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Which of the following best explains the symbolic meaning of the rattrap in Premchand’s story?

medium MCQ 2 marks Class 12 · English · The Rattrap
  1. a) It represents the old man's hope for wealth
  2. b) It symbolizes the cyclical nature of poverty
  3. c) It illustrates the man's love for nature
  4. d) It shows the decline of the rural economy
Answer
b) It symbolizes the cyclical nature of poverty.

The correct answer is b) It symbolizes the cyclical nature of poverty. — Choose the option that matches this interpretation.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Recognize the rattrap as a symbol in the narrative.
  2. Relate its function to the recurring cycle of poverty faced by the old man.
  3. Choose the option that matches this interpretation.
Common mistake: Selecting hope for wealth

Concept tested: Symbolic interpretation

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