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Weathering the Storm in Ersama

Himachal Pradesh Board · Class 9 · English

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1

Where had Prashant gone on 27 October 1999?

2

What was the wind speed of the super cyclone?

3

How long did the cyclone's destruction continue?

4

What helped Prashant and his friend's family survive on the rooftop?

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1multiple choice

How far was Prashant's village from Ersama?

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Eighteen kilometres

The text mentions that Ersama was 'some eighteen kilometres from his village' and later refers to his 'eighteen-kilometre expedition back to his village.'

2multiple correct

Which of the following challenges did Prashant face during his journey back to his village? (Select all correct answers)

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Using a stick to locate the road, Swimming at several points, Pushing away human bodies and animal carcasses, Walking through waist-deep water

The text describes all these challenges except fighting wild animals. Prashant used a stick to find the road, had to swim when he lost the road, pushed away bodies that the current swept against them, and walked through waist-deep water.

3multiple choice

What was the name of Prashant's village?

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Kalikuda

The text clearly states 'Eventually, Prashant reached his village, Kalikuda.' This is where his family lived and where he found the Red Cross shelter.

4multiple choice

Who was the first person Prashant saw at the Red Cross shelter?

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His maternal grandmother

The text states 'Among the first people he saw in the crowd was his maternal grandmother. Weak with hunger, she rushed to him, her hands outstretched, her eyes brimming.'

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