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1. 1.

   The peak in Mussoorie acquired the name of 'Gun Hill' because _______________________________________________.

2. 2.

   Why do you think the writer said that "perhaps guns were cheaper than clocks in those days." _______________________________________________________.

3. 3.

   What were the cannon balls made of?

4. 4.

   Why was the cannon finally pulled down?

5. 5.

   What does the writer imply by these expressions?

   1. Its legitimate duty: ______________________________
   2. It was last straw: _______________________________
6. 6.

   Have you been to a hill station during summer? Describe the scene at the hill station as you walk along the main road in the evening. Write about the sights, sounds and the nature around you. Limit yourself to 120 words. use the blanks provided to make notes.