Question

Valli was ....................... year old girl.

• A. ten
• B. seven
• C. eight
• D. twenty

Hint:

Always note down specific ages, dates, or numbers from literature chapters, as they are frequent exam questions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Recall the story "Madam Rides the Bus."
Valli, the central character, was just an eight-year-old girl who wished to experience a bus ride. Her maturity and curiosity were beyond her age.
Step 2: Analyzing the options.
(A) ten – Incorrect.
(B) seven – Incorrect.
(C) eight – Correct, explicitly mentioned.
(D) twenty – Incorrect, does not fit.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, Valli was (C) eight years old.