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Gujarat Board · Class 9 · English
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Who is the author of the travelogue 'Kathmandu'?
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Vikram Seth is the author of the travelogue 'Kathmandu'. This is an extract from his book 'Heaven Lake' which describes his journey from China to India via Tibet and Nepal.
What does 'febrile confusion' mean in the context of Pashupatinath temple?
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'Febrile confusion' means hurried activity and complete chaos. At Pashupatinath temple, this describes the atmosphere with priests, hawkers, devotees, tourists, animals all moving around in a disorgan…
What is the contrast between Pashupatinath and Baudhnath stupa?
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Pashupatinath has an atmosphere of 'febrile confusion' with crowds, noise, and chaos, while Baudhnath stupa offers 'a sense of stillness' and is described as 'a haven of quietness' with no crowds and …
Why can only Hindus enter Pashupatinath temple?
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The sign at Pashupatinath proclaims 'Entrance for the Hindus only' because it is a sacred Hindu temple. Even saffron-clad Westerners struggle for permission to enter as the policeman is not convinced …
What does the small shrine protruding from the river bank at Pashupatinath signify?
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The small shrine that half protrudes from the stone platform represents a goddess trapped inside. According to belief, when it emerges fully, the goddess will escape and the evil period of Kaliyug wil…
How does the author describe the overall character of Kathmandu city?
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Kathmandu is described as 'vivid, mercenary, religious' - a city full of life and color, commercially minded, and deeply spiritual with small shrines along busy streets, mixing traditional and modern …
What items does the author buy and consume in Kathmandu?
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The author buys: marzipan (sweet made with grated almond), roasted corn-on-the-cob with salt, chilli powder and lemon, love story comics, Reader's Digest, Coca Cola, and a nauseating orange drink.
Why does the author choose to fly back home instead of taking the land route?
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Though the author considers taking a scenic route by bus, train, and boat through Patna, Benaras, Allahabad, Agra to Delhi, he chooses to fly because he is 'too exhausted and homesick' and wants to 'm…
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