Question Bank: Glimpses of India

Who was the baker in the passage and what role did he play in the narrator's childhood?

How did the baker announce his arrival in the neighborhood?

What did the children in the passage long for from the baker's basket?

Describe the typical fragrance of the loaves mentioned in the passage.

Why did the children in the passage not care about brushing their teeth?

What kind of experience did the Indian Railways introduce for tourists in Araku valley?

How can one plan a budget trip to Araku valley?

What are some tongue twisters mentioned in the passage?

Infer the meaning of the expressions 'Aavoji, aavo, aavo!' and 'out came the treats' in the passage.

Describe the journey by train using the expressions from the passage.

Write an advertisement for your favorite tea or coffee.

What is the difference between 'refuse' as a verb and a noun?

What information should be included when researching about five Indian states?

What was Nowrosji Kapadia's favorite pastime in the passage?

How did Nowrosji Kapadia welcome Parsi visitors to Delhi?

What was the role of Jer Bai in the community of Parsis in Delhi?

Describe the food preparations and menu during festive gatherings in the Parsi community.

What is the significance of dressing up for tea in the Parsi tradition mentioned in the passage?

Explain the meaning of the word 'cajole' in the passage.

How did the narrator feel about making malido under their grandmother's supervision?

What were some of the treats served during teatime in the Parsi tradition?

How did the tradition of teatime snacks stay with the narrator?

What is the significance of the expressions 'dainty' and 'extensive' in the passage?

How did the narrator's experience making malido change their perspective on their grandmother?

What is the overall theme or message conveyed in the passage about the Parsi community in Delhi?