The Cherry Tree — MCQ Practice
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Who is the author of the story 'The Cherry Tree'?
In which year was Chilika Lake designated as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention?
Which area of Chilika Lake is designated as a protected bird sanctuary?
Where is the famous banyan tree 'Thimmamma Marrimanu' located?
What is a 'scythe' according to the glossary in the text?
What is the meaning of the word 'stunted' as used in the chapter?
What thought came to Rakesh's mind at the end of the story as he touched the tree?
According to Grandfather, why was the cherry tree so special to them?
Where was Grandfather resting on a warm sunny afternoon?
Which birds feasted enthusiastically on the small sour cherries?
What did Rakesh say after tasting the first cherry from the tree?
What color was the first blossom that appeared on the cherry tree?
How old was the cherry tree when it produced its very first blossom?
Why did Grandfather become grumpy during the severe winter?
What did Rakesh do when he found a hairy caterpillar eating the tree's leaves?
What was the first creature to visit the growing cherry tree?
What did Grandfather call Rakesh's eyes when the boy was eight years old?
How was the young cherry tree damaged towards the end of the rainy season?
What happened to the cherry tree when it grew to about two feet high?
Why did Rakesh circle the tiny cherry tree with pebbles?
How tall was the cherry plant when Rakesh first discovered it rooted in the garden?
Which bird formation signalled the arrival of spring in the hills?
How did Rakesh plant the cherry seed in the shady corner of the garden?
Why did Grandfather stop Rakesh from digging in the flowerbed?
How many cherries were left by the time Rakesh reached his grandfather's cottage?