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'For a moment James wondered if he had done his sums right'. Why was James doubtful about his sums and calculations?
When James looked up from his window and saw a star studding night sky, he became dubious about his amounts and calculations. It was such a peaceful night that James was unable to think that Comet Dutta headed wicled to collide with the earth.
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What did the scientists at the conference say about James’s ‘sums’?
The conference scientist checked and re-checked James calculations with Coment Dutta's latest observations. They said the calculations of James were right. They said the calculation of James was right. James had anticipated no escape from the direct hit.
Immediate action was needed, the scientists decided. Give one example each of ‘defensive’ and ‘offensive’ action mentioned in the text.
It took immediate action. There were two choices for the scientist.
Defensive action: the defensive measure was that people should live in bunkers.
Offensive action: the offensive action was to do something to deflect the comet from its path. Then detonate it at the right time by remote control.
. “I am not buying any Christmas presents till December 15.” What did Sir John mean by that?
Scientists decided to take offensive action ; to send a spacecraft to intercept the comet with a nuclear explosion. But Sir John wasn't sure if the experiment was successful or failed. He deferred the purchase of presents for Christmas till Decemeber 15.
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