Vistas CG Board questions 2020-2025
2020 Q.1. What does the third level refer to? Answer: The third level refers to a fictional, anachronistic platform at Grand Central Station, which exists only in the narrator Charley's mind. It represents an escape into a nostalgic past, specifically the year 1894, away from the harsh realities and insecurities of the modern world Q.2. What does the chief astrologer tell to be the cause of Maharaja’s death? Answer: The chief astrologer predicted that the Maharaja (The Tiger King) would meet his death from a tiger. Specifically, he warned that the hundredth tiger would be the cause of his demise. Note: Answer the question in about 80 words: (6) Q.3. Give the character sketch of Charley. OR Comment on the appropriateness of the title ‘The Tiger King’. Answer (Character Sketch of Charley): Charley is a young, imaginative man who yearns for a simpler, peaceful past, finding the modern world full of insecurity and fear. He is a philatelist, seeking an escape thr...