In the poem 'Felling the Banyan Tree' what contrast does the bring about at the end of the poem ?

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In the poem 'Felling the Banyan Tree', the contrast brought about at the end of the poem, as described by Option 4, is that there are hardly any trees in Bombay, but Baroda had a lot of trees.

Here's why Option 4 is the correct interpretation and why the other options are incorrect:

*   **Why Option 4 is Correct:** The poem explicitly details the felling of the large banyan tree that was a significant part of the speaker's childhood home. The act of cutting down the tree is a central event. The poem then shifts to the speaker's move to Bombay. The poem implies a lack of similar natural elements in Bombay. The contrast is between the abundance of nature, specifically trees, in the speaker's past (Baroda, where the banyan tree stood) and the relative absence of such nature in their present (Bombay). The poem doesn't explicitly state "hardly any trees," but the implication is strong that the natural environment is significantly diminished in Bombay compared to the speaker's memories of Baroda.

*   **Why Option 1 is Incorrect:** Option 1 states "There are plenty of trees both in Bombay & in Baroda." This contradicts the poem's underlying theme of loss and the implied scarcity of trees in Bombay. The poem focuses on the removal of a significant tree and the speaker's relocation to a place where such natural landmarks are not as prevalent.

*   **Why Option 2 is Incorrect:** Option 2 states "Trees are everywhere." This is a generalization that doesn't capture the specific contrast the poem establishes. The poem is not about the universal presence of trees, but about the *loss* of a specific tree and the speaker's experience of a different environment where trees are not as prominent or significant.

*   **Why Option 3 is Incorrect:** Option 3 states "Big cities have the most trees." This is a generalization that is not supported by the poem. The poem focuses on the speaker's personal experience and the contrast between two specific locations, not on a general statement about big cities. The poem implies the opposite, that the big city (Bombay) lacks the natural abundance of the speaker's former home (Baroda).