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Choose the correct alternative for the given line. Focus on the inference of the poet. ‘Dull would he be of soul who could pass by’ The line means - __________________. - English

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प्रश्न

Choose the correct alternative for the given line. Focus on the inference of the poet.

‘Dull would he be of soul who could pass by’

The line means - __________________.

विकल्प

  • One can walk over the bridge and ignore the surrounding beauty

  • One can halt at the place to enjoy the beauty.

  • Anyone with an appreciative mind would not be able to ignore the beauty.

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उत्तर

‘Dull would he be of soul who could pass by’

The line means - Anyone with an appreciative mind would not be able to ignore the beauty.

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अध्याय 2.4: Upon Westminster Bridge - Brainstorming [पृष्ठ ८३]

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बालभारती English Yuvakbharati [English] Standard 11 Maharashtra State Board
अध्याय 2.4 Upon Westminster Bridge
Brainstorming | Q (A2) (i) (b) | पृष्ठ ८३

संबंधित प्रश्न

Sounds are tiny vibrations that can travel through air and other materials. The loudness of a sound is measured in decibels (db).
Typical sound level in decibels:
(1) Silence                                        0db
(2) Rustle of leaves                           10 db
(3) Breathing                                    10 db
(4) Radio music inside home              50-60 db
(5) Loud television                            70 db
(6) Road traffic Noise                        60-90 db
(7) Powerful rock music                    100 db
(8) Motor cycle                                105 db
(9) Heavy truck traffic                      90-100 db
(10) Wind in the trees                       20 db

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one by one they all turned around and went back to help him
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The hundred-yard dash now reduced to a walk
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