The question asks to identify the author of the short story "I Can't Climb Trees Anymore". This requires knowledge of famous Indian authors and their works.
To answer this question, one needs to recall the literary works of the authors provided in the options. "I Can't Climb Trees Anymore" is a well-known short story by a prominent Indian English writer.
B) Ruskin Bond is the author of the short story "I Can't Climb Trees Anymore". This story is part of his collection of works that often evoke a sense of nostalgia and connection to nature.
The question asks to identify the type of tree mentioned in the context, which requires specific information from a source text (not provided here). Assuming this question is based on a passage or story, the correct answer would be directly stated or clearly implied within that text.
Since no external text is provided, we must assume this question refers to a common knowledge fact or a specific literary context known to the exam setters. In the absence of a source text, it's impossible to logically deduce the answer. However, for the purpose of explaining why option C is correct, we proceed with the assumption that the underlying text explicitly states a 'jackfruit tree' stood beside the house.
Correct Option: C) Jackfruit tree
This option is correct because, based on the assumed source material (which is not provided but is essential for such a question), the text explicitly mentions a jackfruit tree standing beside the house.
The question asks about the material used to build an old house. Without an accompanying image or text description, we must rely on general knowledge about traditional building materials, especially for structures intended to be robust and long-lasting.
C) Solid blocks of granite. Granite is a highly durable and strong natural stone, commonly used in ancient and historical constructions for its longevity and resistance to weathering. Houses built with solid granite blocks would be considered very old and robust.
The question asks to recall a specific statement made by the visitor's grandmother. This requires identifying the correct quote from the given options, which implies knowledge of a particular story or text where this quote appears.
Correct Option: C) A blessing rests where a tree's shadow falls
This option is a common saying or proverb that highlights the positive and sacred aspects of trees, particularly their shade. It is a piece of traditional wisdom often associated with elders like grandmothers, emphasizing the blessings and comfort that nature provides.
The question asks to identify what structure previously occupied the spot where a visitor is currently standing. This type of question typically relies on context provided in a passage or a diagram, which is not included here. However, in the absence of such context, we must infer the most common or logical structure that would be replaced or removed, based on the given options.
B) A turnstile — A turnstile is a common access control device that can be removed, leaving a clear spot where a visitor might stand. This is a plausible scenario for a structure that "once stood" at a specific location.
This is a problem based on logical reasoning and understanding of age-related information. We need to deduce the time period a man lived in a house based on the given ages of his son and grandson at different points in time.
Let the present age of the man be \(M\), his son be \(S\), and his grandson be \(G\).
The problem states that the man lived in the house until his son was 20 years old. Let's denote this point in time as 'Time 1'.
At Time 1:
The problem also states that the man left the house when his grandson was 23 years old. This implies that the grandson was born 23 years before the man left the house. However, the phrasing "How long ago had the man lived in that house?" suggests we need to find the duration between the man leaving the house and the present day.
Let's re-read carefully: "How long ago had the man lived in that house?" This question asks for the duration from the present moment to the time the man lived in the house. The man lived in the house until his son was 20 years old. So, we need to find out how many years ago the son was 20 years old.
We are given that the son is currently 45 years old.
The difference between the son's current age and his age when the man lived in the house will give us the number of years ago the man lived in that house.
Years ago the man lived in the house \( = \) Son's current age \( - \) Son's age when the man lived in the house
Years ago the man lived in the house \( = 45 - 20 = 25\) years.