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Answer the following questions in not more than 100–150 words
each.
1. Compare and contrast the atmosphere in and around the Baudhnath

shrine with the Pashupatinath temple.

A. The atmosphere at the Baudhnath temple is calm and quiet. The
temple has a huge white dome with an outer ring road. The place is
relaxing as there are no noises or crowds around.
On the contrary, the atmosphere at the Pashupatinath temple is chaotic.
There is a lot of confusion and noise as tourists, pilgrims, priests and

animals roam around. As entry is restricted to Hindus only, foreigners
dressed as sadhus can be seen arguing with the guards to gain entry. A
rush of people can be seen elbowing each other to gain entry. One can
see monkeys fighting and climbing on the shivling in the temple. There is
a lot of activity going on near the holy river Bagmati that flows near the

temple.

2. How does the author describe Kathmandu‟s busiest streets?

A. Kathmandu‟s busiest streets are lined with shops and stalls selling
different things. There are small temples having deities adorned with
flowers. The vendors scream to attract buyers. There are shops selling
various things, namely, chocolates, camera film rolls, imported

cosmetics, postcards, utensils and antiques. There are hawkers selling
fruits, flutes, postcards for the tourists.

3. “To hear any flute is to be drawn into the commonality of all mankind.”
Why does the author say this?

A. The author considers flute music to be „the most universal andmost

popular” of all music. This is a musical instrument that is common to all
cultures. We have the reed neh, the recorder, the Japanese Shakuhachi,
the deep bansuri of Hindustani classical music, the clear or breathy
flutes of South America, the high pitched Chinese flutesetc. Even though
each of these has a specific fingering and compass yet, for the author to
hear any flute is “to be drawn into the commonality of all mankind”. This
is because in spite of their differences, every flute produces music with

the help of the human breath. Similarly, despite the differences in caste,
culture, religion, all human beings are the same, with the same living
breath running through them.