Question 1 of 24beginner🧠 RememberShort Answer2 marks

Have you ever waited for the rains? Why?

Correct Answer

Yes, I have waited for the rains many times.

During summer, the heat becomes unbearable and everyone looks forward to the monsoon season.

The rains bring relief from the scorching heat, cool down the environment, and replenish water sources.

Farmers especially wait for rains as their crops depend on it.

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Explanation

This is a personal reflection question that prepares students for the chapter theme. The chapter 'Waiting for the Rain' explores the anxiety and hope associated with waiting for rainfall, particularly from a farmer's perspective.

Solution Steps

  1. Personal experience of waiting for rains during summer

  2. Monsoon season brings relief from unbearable heat

  3. Rains cool the environment and replenish water sources

  4. Farmers depend on rains for their crops

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