CTET 2 Social Science 15 Dec 2024 Shift 1 Paper

Concept:The poet’s admiration is shown by the adjective he uses to directly address the fountain with praise and splendor.Explanation:The last stanza starts with the phrase “Glorious fountain!” The word “Glorious” expresses high admiration, awe, and beauty. It is a direct and strong expression of the poet’s thrill. The poet then wishes his heart to imitate the fountain, which confirms his deep admiration. The other words describe qualities the poet wants for himself, not his feeling toward the fountain. “Fresh” means renewal, “Upward” means direction, and “Cheerful” means happy mood. None of these directly convey admiration like “Glorious” does.Answer:Option C. Glorious