Ncert english solutions it so happened supplementary reader class 8 Solutions for Chapter 9 chapter 9 the comet i

Exercises in Chapter 9 chapter 9 the comet i Grade 8

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Questions in Think about it

What do the two men finally decide to do?

Why does Sir John say that James’ paper should not be published?

What is the important point the paper makes?

How did Sir John get hold of James’ original manuscript?

Why is his wife unhappy about the discovery?

Why does Duttada say—“I almost wish I had not discovered this comet.”?

Why was Duttada hopeful that he would discover a new comet soon?

What is the difference between a planet and a comet, as given in the story?

(ii) What did he do to achieve it?

(i) What was Duttada’s secret ambition?

She is complaining and smiling. Why is she smiling?

Why does Indrani Debi dislike Duttada’s “hobnobbing” with Dibya?

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