Which is the word in stanza 2 opposite in meaning to ‘the frost’?

What signs do we find in Nature which show that the monsoons are about to end?

Complete the following sentences.

Bijju is not seen but his voice is heard because __________________.

Complete the following sentences.

The writer describes the hill station and valley as __________________.

Complete the following sentences.

The leopard was successful in __________________ but had to flee when ______________________________________________________.

Complete the following sentences.

The minivets are easily noticed because __________________.

Complete the following sentences.

It looks like a fashion display on the slopes when __________________.

During the monsoon season, snakes and rodents are found in roofs and attics because __________________________.

‘Although tin roofs are given to springing unaccountable leaks, there is a feeling of being untouched by, and yet in touch with, the rain.’

(i) Why has the writer used the word, ‘springing’?
(ii) How is the writer untouched by the rain?
(iii) How is the writer in touch with the rain at the same time?

Mention a few things that can happen when there is endless rain for days together?

What is the significance of cobra lily in relation to the monsoon season, its beginning and end?