How did the author describe the valley in one sentence?
The author described the valley as ‘A paradise that might have been.’
A Short Monsoon Diary
When was there no dearth of food for insectivorous birds?
There was no dearth of food for insectivorous birds when there were rains.
What does the author’s grandmother ask him not to kill? Why?
The author’s grandmother asked him not to kill chuchundars because they are lucky and bring money. The author got the cheque on the very same day.
Write a paragraph describing an incident that occurred during the rains which you can never forget.
Last Friday, I was returning from my office. It was cloudy. I expected heavy rains anytime. I was in a great hurry to reach my home. But unfortunately, as soon as I reached the bus stop, it started raining heavily. I was forced to stand under a shed. Standing there, suddenly I noticed the opposite…
How do the hills look like in mist?
The mist in the hills provides privacy. Nothing can be seen. The hills are completely surrounded by mist making them silent. The birds sitting on the tree fly away to different places. As soon as the mist surrounds the hills, birds too fall silent.
When does the monsoon season begin and when does it end? How do you prepare to face the monsoon?
The monsoon season begins in June and ends in the month of August. We should prepare for the monsoons by arranging umbrellas or raincoats.
Which hill-station does the author describe in this diary entry?
The author is describing Mussoorie in this diary entry.
What are the two ways in which the hills appear to change when the mist comes up?
When the mist comes up the hills become invisible and forests become silent.
For how many days it rained without stopping? What does the author do on these days?
It rained without stopping for eight or nine days. The author paced in the room and looked out of the window at a few bobbing umbrellas.