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In the poem, ‘Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers’, Aunt Jennifer was oppressed by her husband. She was confined within the four walls of of her husband’s house and was not free to do what she wished. She was also overburdened by her marital responsibilities.

The ‘tigers’ are symbols of bravery and courage and also of Aunt Jennifer’s desire for freedom. The ‘fingers’ are symbol of fear experienced by Aunt Jennifer and ‘ring’ symbolises an oppressive and binding marriage.

‘Denizens’ means that the tigers inhabit a green world where they are free from any boundations. ‘Chivalric’ means that they are brave and courageous.

The tigers created by Aunt Jennifer would live forever. They will keep on prancing proud and unafraid even after her death.

(c) limitless exploitation of natural resources.

Answer is:

(c) sympathy

Correct option is B) had not written / cleaned

Mr. Hamel said that this was his last lesson. Because Hamel was a teacher of the French Language. The order came from Berlin that only the German language should be taught in Alsace and Lorraine schools.

(c) enterprising and persistent.

(a) was overwhelmed with emotions.

Correct option is E) of/on

Buddhism was divided into Mahayana and Hinayana during the reign of Kanishka.

The Virupaksha Temple: 

(i)The Virupaksha Temple was an old temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, the guardian deity 

(ii)It was enlarged with the establishment to the Vijayanagara Empire 

(iii)The hall in front of the main shrine was built by Krishnadeva Raya to mark his accession 

(iv)This was decorated with delicately carved pillars 

(v) Gopurams, royal gateways that often dwarfed the towers on the central shrines, and signalled the presence of the temple vi) Central shrine (Garbha griha) 

(vii) There were mandapas or pillared corridors found in the temple 

(viii) Social importance- 

-Images of God were placed to witness special programmes of music, dance and dramas 

-Used to celebrate the marriage of deities 

-Others were meant to swing the deities

(ix) Vijayanagara rulers/kings ruled on behalf of lord Virupaksha 

(x) Orders were signed in the name of Sri Virupaksha 

(xi) Rulers indicated close links with God using the title ‘Hindu Suratarna’ 

(xii) Royal portraits sculptures were also displayed in temples 

(xiii) Kings visits to temples along with Amaranayakas were important occasions.

The Vitthala temple 

(i) The principle deity was Vitthala a form of Vishnu 

(ii) This temple had several halls and a unique shrine designed as a Chariot 

(iii) A characteristic feature of the temple complexes in the Chariot streets that extended from the temple Gopuram in a straight line 

(iv) These streets were paved with stone slabs and lined with pillared pavilions in which merchants set up their shops

Dr Sadao was an intelligent and a committed doctor, very adept in surgical skills and was an efficient scientist too. The story ‘The Enemy’ portrays Dr Sadao as true to his profession as it was his primary duty to help a wounded person without caring for hisidentity. When tom between loyalty towards his country and his duty as a doctor to save life, he chose humanity over patriotism. At the same time, he was not shown as lacking national loyalty. Aftersaving the American soldier, he wrote a report about the whole matter but did not send it to the police chief, instead he disclosed everything boldly to the General. These are the instances in the story that project Dr Sadao’s humanitarian considerations, his surgical expertise and patriotism. He showed that good human values are far above any other value system.

The correct answer is Dada Saheb Phalke.

• Phalke completed filming in six months and 27 days producing a film of 3,700 feet (1,100 m), about four reels.

• The Dadasaheb Phalke Awards is India's highest award in cinema.
  • This award is given annually at the National Films Awards.
  • The very first recipient of this award was Devika Rani who received it in 1969 on the occasion of the 17th National Films Awards.
  • Dadasaheb Phalke is known as the 'Father of Indian Cinema'.
  • The first recipient of this award was Devika Rani. 
  • The award comprises of a Swarna Kamal, a Cash Prize of Rs. 10,00,000/- (Rupees Ten Lakhs)certificate, silk scroll and a shawl.

The correct answer is Ghatiyala Inscription.

• Ghatiyala, Inscription Jodhpur:
  • Information related to political, social & religious policies of Pratihara dynasty.
  • Also Marathi verses with meaning in Sanskrit.
  • Inscription mention about Harishchandra, a Brahmin – supposed to be the father of Pratihara dynasty.

•  Basantgarh Inscription, Sirohi:
  • Language Sanskrit
  • RauJi, son of Vajra Bhatt has been mentioned ruler of Arbud region.
• Bichpuria Inscription, Tonk:
  • Language Sanskrit
  • Mentions performance of Yajna – without any name Dharak described as Agnihotra
• Khand Inscription, Chittor:
  • Language Sanskrit
  • Two parts: one is 3-line & other is 8-line.
  • The first part mentions Vishnudatta.
  • Second part mentions Manohar Swamy: Vishnu Mandir.