Question 1

Who is the author of the poem 'Chaand se Thodi Si Gappen'?

Accepted Answer

Shamsher Bahadur Singh is the renowned poet who wrote the poem 'Chaand se Thodi Si Gappen'. In this poem, a ten-year-old girl is having a conversation with the moon.

Question 2

How old is the girl talking to the moon in the poem?

Accepted Answer

The girl conversing with the moon in the poem is ten years old. She wears a dress that spreads all around and covers her.

Question 3

What has the girl used to cover herself completely according to the poem?

Accepted Answer

The girl has worn a sky-colored dress (stari sky) that spreads all around and covers her completely, leaving only her face visible.

Question 4

According to the girl, what is the shape of the moon?

Accepted Answer

According to the girl, the moon is completely round and chubby (Golomol), although it appears differently as it waxes and wanes.

Question 5

Why does the girl say the moon looks crooked?

Accepted Answer

The girl says the moon looks crooked because of its changing phases as it appears small on some days and big on others, which she finds amusing.

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