Direction : Read the following poem and answer the question given below :

I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.

Continuous as the stars that shine
And twinkle on the milky way,
They stretched in never ending line
Along the margin of a bay :
Ten thousand saw I at a glance,
Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.

The waves beside them danced; but they
Out - did the sparkling waves in glee :
A poet could not but be gay,
In such a jocund company :
I gazed – and gazed – but little thought
What wealth the show to me had brought :

For oft, when on my couch I lie
In vacant or in pensive mood,
They flash upon that inward eye
Which is the bliss of solitude;
And then my heart with pleasure fills,
And dances with the daffodils.

What is not stated in the poem ?

Question

Direction : Read the following poem and answer the question given below :

I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.

Continuous as the stars that shine
And twinkle on the milky way,
They stretched in never ending line
Along the margin of a bay :
Ten thousand saw I at a glance,
Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.

The waves beside them danced; but they
Out - did the sparkling waves in glee :
A poet could not but be gay,
In such a jocund company :
I gazed – and gazed – but little thought
What wealth the show to me had brought :

For oft, when on my couch I lie
In vacant or in pensive mood,
They flash upon that inward eye
Which is the bliss of solitude;
And then my heart with pleasure fills,
And dances with the daffodils.

What is not stated in the poem ?

Accepted Answer

Option 4 is the correct answer because the poem does not state that the poet experiences loneliness and sadness at the sight of daffodils. Instead, the poem describes the poet's experience as joyful and uplifting. The sight of the daffodils fills the poet with delight and pleasure, as indicated by the imagery of the daffodils "fluttering and dancing in the breeze" and the poet's heart "dancing with the daffodils." The poem emphasizes the positive impact of the daffodils on the poet's mood, both at the moment of seeing them and later in recollection.

Now, let's explain why each of the other options is incorrect:

1. **The sight of daffodils fills the poet's mind with delightful wonder and pleasure.**  
   This statement is true and is clearly stated in the poem. The poet describes the daffodils as a "jocund company" and mentions that the sight brings "wealth" to him, indicating the joy and pleasure they provide.

2. **The recollection of that scene brings the same joy later too.**  
   This is also true and is expressed in the poem. The poet mentions that when he lies on his couch in a "vacant or in pensive mood," the memory of the daffodils fills his heart with pleasure, showing that the joy is not limited to the initial sighting but continues in memory.

3. **Nature has the power to bring joy in sadness.**  
   This is a theme present in the poem. The poet reflects on how the memory of the daffodils brings joy even when he is in a "vacant or in pensive mood," suggesting that nature has the power to uplift and bring happiness even in times of sadness or contemplation.

In conclusion, Option 4 is correct because the poem does not mention the poet experiencing loneliness and sadness at the sight of the daffodils. Instead, the poem highlights the joy and pleasure derived from the experience and memory of the daffodils.