Important Questions Class 11 Chapter 2.1 Yuvakbharati English Maharashtra Board

Cherry Tree

Short Questions  

1. Who is the poet of “Cherry Tree”?

Answer: Ruskin Bond.

2. Where was Ruskin Bond born?

Answer: Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh.

3. How long did the cherry tree take to grow?

Answer: Eight years.

4. What inspired the poet to plant the cherry seed?

Answer: To have a tree of his own.

5. What destroyed the cherry tree’s leaves?

Answer: Goats.

6. What tool split the cherry tree?

Answer: A grass cutter’s scythe.

7. What caused the cherry tree’s stem to shrivel?

Answer: A monsoon blight.

8. How tall was the cherry tree after some years?

Answer: Six feet.

9. What color were the cherry blossoms?

Answer: Pink.

10. What did the poet see through the cherry tree’s leaves?

Answer: The blue sky and stars.

11.Who drank nectar from the cherry blossoms?

Answer: Bees.

12. What did the poet feel when he saw the cherry tree?

Answer: Ecstasy and joy.

13. What is the meaning of “dappled” in the poem?

Answer: Having dark or light patches.

14. What award did Ruskin Bond receive in 1992?

Answer: Sahitya Akademi Award.

15. Where does Ruskin Bond live?

Answer: Mussoorie, Uttarakhand.

 Long Questions  

1. Why did the poet plant the cherry seed?

• The poet wanted a tree of his own. He planted the seed to see it grow and bring him joy.

2. What challenges did the cherry tree face while growing?

• The tree was eaten by goats, split by a scythe, and damaged by a monsoon blight. Despite this, it grew strong with new shoots.

3. How does the poet describe the cherry blossoms?

• The blossoms are pink, fragile, and quick to fall. They bloom briefly and are delicate in the breeze.

4. Why did the poet feel richer after returning from Kashmir?

• He saw the cherry tree grown tall with berries. It made him happy and proud of his effort.

5. What is the poet’s reaction to the fully grown cherry tree?

• The poet feels joy and ecstasy. He lies on the grass, admiring the tree, stars, and nature.

6. How does the poem show the beauty of nature?

• The poem describes the tree’s growth, pink blossoms, and bees drinking nectar. It shows nature’s beauty through vivid imagery.

7. What is the significance of the cherry tree’s survival?

• The tree’s survival shows nature’s strength and resilience. It proves that small efforts can lead to great results.

8. How does the poet use color imagery in the poem?

• The poet uses colors like pink blossoms, green leaves, and blue sky. These colors make the poem vivid and lively.