CBSE Class 9 English Question 13 of 18

The Bond of Love — Question 13

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Given below is a portion of an Index page from the book French’s Index of Differential Diagnosis, edited by F. Dudley Hart M.D., F.R.C.P. Study the entries and find out whether the following topics are discussed in the book. bronchitis due to cigarette smoking heart failure due to bronchitis bronchitis in children
Answer

Yes, page 223 under Bronchitis, acute, causing.
Heart failure due to … page 82.
Yes, page 178.
Note.
The portions as answers to the above are shown in bold letters.
IV.


Source: This question is from The Bond of Love, English — Class 9, CBSE Board.

Key Concepts Covered

This question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter The Bond of Love: Portion, Index, Page, Book, French, Differential. These are fundamental topics in English that students are expected to master as part of the CBSE Class 9 curriculum.

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Overview: The Bond of Love

Kenneth Anderson narrates how his wife adopted a sloth bear cub (Bruno, later called Baba) after Anderson accidentally shot its mother. Bruno became a beloved pet — eating everything, surviving two poisoning incidents, playing with dogs. When he grew too large, he was sent to Mysore Zoo, but both he and Anderson's wife were miserable. She visited, and Bruno hugged her, refusing to let go. She arranged to bring him home, where a special enclosure was built.

Key Points

  • Bruno is a sloth bear cub adopted after his mother was shot
  • Named Bruno, later affectionately called Baba
  • Survived barium carbonate poisoning (rat poison)
  • Survived engine oil poisoning
  • Grew large — sent to Mysore Zoo for safety
  • Both Bruno and the author's wife were miserable during separation
  • At the zoo, Bruno immediately recognised her and hugged her
  • She arranged to bring him home — special island enclosure built
  • Theme: Human-animal bonds can be as deep as human bonds
  • Raises ethical questions about keeping wild animals as pets

Frequently Asked Questions

How did the author's wife come to adopt Bruno?
During a hunt, Kenneth Anderson shot a bear. A baby bear cub was riding on the mother's back. The cub was brought home and the author's wife adopted it, naming it Bruno. She raised it with love and affection.
Why was Bruno sent to the zoo and what happened?
Bruno grew too large to keep at home safely. He was sent to Mysore Zoo. But both he and the author's wife were heartbroken. When she visited, Bruno recognised her instantly, hugged her, and wouldn't let go. She eventually brought him back home.

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