Question

The Koel was ........................ , yet charred.

• A. angry
• B. fresh
• C. dead
• D. mute

Hint:

Poetry often thrives on paradox and contrast. Look for words that create an interesting opposition, like something being both "charred" (burnt, old) and "fresh" (new, vibrant) at the same time.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: This question is from the poem "Koel" by Puran Singh. It uses metaphorical language to describe the bird.
Step 2: The poem describes the koel's song as being full of passion and fire, so much so that its wings are "charred." This charring is a metaphor for the intensity of its emotion.
Step 3: The paradox presented in the poem is that despite this fiery, all-consuming passion that "chars" it, the koel's spirit and song remain ever 'fresh' and new, like the spring it heralds. The marked answer (A) is plausible as its song is intense, but 'fresh' creates the intended poetic contrast between the burning passion and the newness of its song.