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Why did Rakesh let the praying-mantis remain on the branch of the cherry tree?

Correct Answer

Rakesh let the praying-mantis remain on the branch because it was the cherry tree's first visitor.

He felt a sense of pride and attachment to the tree and welcomed the bright green praying-mantis with its bulging eyes as a guest.

This was different from how he treated the caterpillar that was eating the leaves, which he had removed from the tree.

Exercise: Let us think and reflect | Q: II.2 | (Page Page 12)
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Explanation

The chapter mentions that Rakesh found the praying-mantis 'perched on a branch, peering at him with bulging eyes' and 'let it remain there; it was the cherry tree's first visitor.' Unlike the caterpillar that was harming the tree, the mantis was simply visiting.

Solution Steps

  1. Rakesh let the praying-mantis stay because it was the cherry tree's first visitor

  2. He felt pride and attachment to the tree

  3. He welcomed the mantis as a guest, unlike the caterpillar that was harming the leaves

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