Read the given passage carefully and answer the following questions. Benda lives in the wilds of the Abujh Maad area of central India. His village consists of three huts deep in the wilds. Wearing a small loin cloth and armed with his axe he slowly surveys the penda (forest) where his tribe practices a primitive form of agriculture called shifting cultivation. Benda and his friends burn small patches of forest to clear them for cultivation. The ash is used for making the soil fertile. How lucky I am to be a part of this beautiful universe, he thinks, looking up to see the Mahua, Palash and Sal trees that have sheltered him since childhood. Crossing the penda in a gliding motion, Benda makes his way to a stream. As he bends down to scoop up a palmful of water, he remembers to thank Loi-Lugi, the spirit of the forest, for allowing him to quench his thrist. Moving on with his friends, Benda chews on succulent leaves and roots. The boys have been trying to collect Gajjhara and Kuchla, from the forest. These are special plants that Benda and his people use. These are needed to barter in the madhai or tribal fair coming up the next full moon. |
Which of the following statement is NOT correct? |
Loi-Lugi is the name of the spirit of the forest. Gajjhara and Kuchla are used to barter in village fair. Benda lives in an isolated village. Benda feels jealous to see Mahua, Palash and Sal trees. |
Benda feels jealous to see Mahua, Palash and Sal trees. |
The correct answer is Option (4) → Benda feels jealous to see Mahua, Palash and Sal trees. The passage clearly states that Benda feels lucky and appreciative of the Mahua, Palash, and Sal trees that have sheltered him since childhood. He does not feel jealous of them. Therefore, this statement is not correct. |