The adventure

Gangadhar Pant could not help comparing the country he knew with what he was witnessing around him. Explain briefly. [MSE 2008]

Tick the statements that are true.
1. Rajendra Deshpande was a historian.
2. The places mentioned in the story are all imaginary.
3. The story tries to relate history to science.

Briefly explain the following statements from the text.
1. "You have passed through a fantastic experience : or more correctly, a catastrophic experience."
2. Gangadharpant could not help comparing the country he knew with what he was witnessing around him.
3. 'You need some interaction to cause a transition."

Why do you think Professor Gaitonde decided never to preside over meetings again ?

What sights did Prof. Gaitonde encounter to feel that he was going to a different Bombay ?

What important discovery did Prof. Gaitonde make on reading history books ?