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Who is the author of the poem 'Magnifying Glass'?
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The author is Walter de la Mare.
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What object does the poet refer to as the 'round glass'?
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The poet refers to a magnifying glass.
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What does the magnifying glass reveal inside a 'scrap of chalk'?
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It reveals a myriad of shells.
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To what does the poet compare an 'inch of moss' when magnified?
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It is compared to a forest with flowers and trees.
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What does a 'drop of water' resemble through the magnifying glass?
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A drop of water resembles a hive of bees.
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From which body part does the spider jet its web-silk?
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The spider jets web-silk from its spinnerets.
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How does the poet describe the spider's claws when magnified?
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The poet describes them as tigerish claws.
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According to the poem, what creatures 'stumble into' the spider's net?
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Silly flies stumble into the net.
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In the final stanza, what celestial body could seem reachable through lenses?
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The moon could seem within reach.
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At what time of day does the poet imagine walking on the moon?
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The poet imagines walking there in an afternoon.
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Term: Quatrain
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Definition: A stanza consisting of four lines.
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What is the rhyme scheme of the poem 'Magnifying Glass'?
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The rhyme scheme is ABCB.
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What is the primary tone of the poem?
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The tone is one of wonder and curiosity.
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Term: Myriad
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Definition: A large and indefinite number of something.
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Term: Deft
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Definition: Skillful and quick in one's movements.
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Term: Surpass
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Definition: To be greater or better than something else.
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Term: Stumble
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Definition: To trip or momentarily lose one's balance.
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Term: Marvellous
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Definition: Causing great wonder or being extraordinary.
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Term: Woven
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Definition: Made by interlacing long threads passing in one direction with others at a right angle.
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Identify the poetic device: 'A drop of water / Like hive of bees.'
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This is an example of a simile.
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Identify the poetic device: 'With this round glass I can make Magic talk—'
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This is an example of personification.
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Identify the poetic device: 'A myriad shells show'
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This is an example of alliteration.
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Identify the poetic device: 'Of but an inch of moss / A forest—flowers and trees;'
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This is an example of a metaphor.
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What is the collective noun for a group of locusts?
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The collective noun is a swarm.
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What is the collective noun for a group of stars?
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The collective noun is a constellation.
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What is the collective noun for a group of trees?
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The collective noun is a grove.
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What is the collective noun for a group of dancers?
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The collective noun is a troupe.
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What is the collective noun for a group of soldiers?
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The collective noun is a battalion.
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What is the collective noun for a group of ships?
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The collective noun is a fleet.
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Idiom: Apple of one's eye
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Meaning: A person who is very precious or important to someone.
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Idiom: In the blink of an eye
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Meaning: Something that happens very quickly.
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Idiom: Keep an eye on something
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Meaning: To watch something or someone closely.
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Idiom: Turn a blind eye
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Meaning: To act as if you do not see or notice something.
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Idiom: See eye to eye
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Meaning: To agree with someone else.
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Idiom: Bird's-eye view
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Meaning: An overall look at something from a high position.
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In which Indian district is the largest telescope for studying celestial objects located?
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It is located in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand.
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What does the acronym ARIES stand for in the context of Indian astronomy?
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It stands for Āryabhaṭa Research Institute of Observational Sciences.
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Where is the Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO) located?
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It is located in Hanle, Ladakh.
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At what elevation is the Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO) situated?
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It is situated at an elevation of $4,500$ metres.
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On what date was the James Webb Space Telescope launched?
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It was launched on 25 December 2021.
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At what distance from Earth does the James Webb Space Telescope orbit the Sun?
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It orbits at a distance of $1.5$ million kilometres.
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In which US state is the Mauna Kea Observatory located?
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It is located in Hawaii.
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What is the elevation of the Mauna Kea Observatory?
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The elevation is $4,205$ metres.
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Why is Mauna Kea considered a prime location for astronomical observation?
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It has high elevation, a dry environment, and stable airflow.
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Who was the sixth-century CE Indian astronomer and philosopher who wrote 'Pañchasiddhāntika'?
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The author was Varāmihira.
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What is the English meaning of the astronomical treatise 'Pañchasiddhāntika'?
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It means 'Fine Treatises'.
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Who built the Jantar Mantar observatory in New Delhi?
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It was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II.
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In what year was the Jantar Mantar in New Delhi built?
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It was built in 1724.
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How many astronomical observatories did Jai Singh II build in total?
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He built five observatories.
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List the five locations where Jai Singh II built astronomical observatories.
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They are New Delhi, Ujjain, Mathura, Varanasi, and Jaipur.
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Which Jantar Mantar location is specified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
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The Jantar Mantar is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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What is the suffix added to the noun 'tiger' to create the adjective 'tigerish'?
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The suffix is -ish.
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Which instrument is used to see objects or signs that are far away?
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A telescope is used for this purpose.
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Which visual aid is specifically used for close-up tasks like threading a needle?
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Magnifying spectacles are used for close-up tasks.
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What is the benefit of a stand magnifier compared to a hand-held one?
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It is hands-free and maintains a proper distance from the object.
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According to the text, why does the poet use exclamation marks in the poem?
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They are used to express wonder, surprise, and excitement.
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What is the main idea of the poem 'Magnifying Glass'?
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The main idea is the transformative power of close observation.
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Which facility in Hawaii provides visitor information and exhibits about the Mauna Kea observatories?
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The Onizuka Center for International Astronomy provides this.
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What type of astronomy is supported by the Keck Observatory on Mauna Kea?
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It supports optical, infrared, and submillimetre astronomy.
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The Indian Astronomical Observatory supports optical, infrared, and _____ telescopes.
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Gamma-ray