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Ans: (i) Root is the most sensitive part of the plant., i), , (ii) ‘Earth cave’ is formed when its root is uprooted completely., (iii) Tree can be pulled out of the anchoring earth by roping and tying it., (iv) The strength of the tree is exposed by pulling it out entirely from the earth-cave., Stanza-4, Then the matter, , Of scorching and choking, In sun and air,, , Browning, hardening,, , Twisting, withering,, , And then it is done., , (i) Explain ‘And then it is done’., , (ii) Why are so many processes involved in killing a tree?, (iii) “Then the matter”. Which matter is mentioned here?, (iv) What is done to a tree after it is uprooted?, , Ans: (i) It means that the tree has been killed., , (ii) So many processes are involved in killing a tree because the tree is deep-rooted, (iii) The matter mentioned is the method of killing a tree., , (iv) After a tree is uprooted, it is schorched and choked, i.e., dried up in sun and air.