1. How does the writer make the Valley of Flowers sound like a complete natural experience rather than only a flower garden? 3 Marks
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Answer: The description includes flowers, waterfalls, wild streams, rare wildlife and the Himalayan backdrop. Together they present an entire ecosystem and visual experience.

2. Why does the writer describe the living root bridges as both engineering and cultural knowledge? 3 Marks
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Answer: They solve a practical crossing problem through carefully trained living roots, so they are engineering achievements. The method was developed by indigenous communities over generations, so the bridges also embody local environmental and cultural knowledge.

3. Explain the phrase ‘a blend of celestial impact and terrestrial beauty’ in relation to Lonar. 3 Marks
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Answer: The crater began with a meteorite from space, which is the celestial impact. The lake, depression and rugged land on Earth create terrestrial beauty. The phrase joins its space-related origin with its present landscape.

4. How does Magnetic Hill fit the unit theme ‘Mystery and Magic’ even though the explanation is scientific? 3 Marks
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Answer: At first the sight seems to defy gravity and feels mysterious. The optical-illusion explanation shows how a puzzling experience can look magical while still having a natural explanation.

5. Why is the glowing-water phenomenon a good example of ‘scientific intrigue with the magic of folklore’? 3 Marks
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Answer: The sight looks magical because the water shines in darkness, yet the text gives a biological explanation involving light-producing organisms. The experience feels mysterious while remaining scientifically explainable.

6. Why is the Sundarbans presented as both a landscape wonder and an ecological system? 3 Marks
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Answer: Its mangroves are visually unusual because trees root in tidal conditions, but those roots also protect the coast and support many species. The wonder lies in appearance and ecological function.

7. What is the effect of saying that the sea plays ‘hide-and-seek’ with visitors? 3 Marks
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Answer: The familiar game turns a tidal process into a vivid, playful image. It helps readers imagine the repeated disappearing and returning of the sea while increasing curiosity about the natural explanation.

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