English Literature Rathna and the Ring of Fire

Q1. What is the primary profession of Dr. Nandivada Rathnashree as described in the story?

Astrologer Astronaut Astronomer Architect

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Q2. Where does Rathna work in New Delhi?

National Museum The Sky Theatre Nehru Planetarium Jantar Mantar

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Q3. How long is the sun expected to disappear behind the moon during the eclipse mentioned in the story?

Thirty seconds One full hour One full minute Ten minutes

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Q4. What visual phenomenon is created when the sun disappears behind the moon in this story?

A shower of sparks A thin ring of fire A bright blue halo A total blackout

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Q5. According to the glossary, what is the scientific definition of a solar eclipse?

The Earth moves closer to the sun for one minute The moon gets blocked because the Earth is between the sun and the moon The sun explodes and creates a ring of fire The sun gets blocked because the moon is between the Earth and the sun

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Q6. What is a planetarium, based on the text's definitions?

A rocket ship that travels to the edge of the universe A type of telescope used for seeing galaxies A building where lights are shone on the ceiling to show the movement of planets and stars A laboratory for studying plants

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Q7. In the story, what does the word 'billion' mean when referring to a star?

Extremely large Extremely bright Extremely old Extremely hot

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Q8. How many eclipse glasses are prepared for visitors on Rathna's table?

Five hundred Fifty One hundred Two hundred

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Q9. What must be done while looking at the 'ring of fire' according to the story?

Telescopes must be pointed at the ground Eclipse glasses must be worn Visitors must stand very still Visitors must close their eyes

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Q10. Besides the planetarium, where else does Rathna sometimes show people views of the stars?

From a moving bus From ancient observatories like Jantar Mantar From the roof of a school From a high mountain peak

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English Literature Rathna and the Ring of Fire

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