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Asked: April 11, 2026In: Class 9 English

What is the impact of the use of hyphens in the first stanza? Select the options that are true. 1. Creates deliberate pauses to reinforce the sense of admiration and pride. 2. Emphasises the contrast between India’s strengths and weaknesses. 3. Lends to the lyrical quality giving it a measured, chant-like rhythm. 4. Suggests hesitation or uncertainty in the poet’s claims about India. 5. Presents a key element of India’s greatness before the hyphen and makes a strong assertion about its uniqueness after the hyphen.

The correct options are 1, 3 and 5. Hyphens create pauses, add a lyrical rhythm and highlight India’s greatness. They help present an idea first and then strongly emphasise its uniqueness. Class 9 English Kaveri Chapter 1 How I Taught My ...