Valli saw a young cow running right in front of the bus in the middle of the road, with its tail raised high, and this funny sight made her burst into laughter.

Quick Scoop: What did Valli see on her way that made her laugh?

In the story “Madam Rides the Bus” (Class 10, NCERT), Valli is enjoying her very first bus ride when something on the road completely delights her. As the bus moves along, a young cow suddenly runs into the road and starts racing right in front of the bus.

  • The cow is running very fast in the middle of the road, just ahead of the bus.
  • Its tail is held high up in the air, which gives it a comical, playful look.
  • The driver keeps honking the horn loudly to make the cow move aside, but instead of going away, it runs even faster.
  • This whole scene looks so funny to Valli that she laughs and laughs until there are tears in her eyes.

So, the short, exam-style answer is:

Valli saw a young cow running very fast in the middle of the road, right in front of the bus, with its tail high in the air, frightened by the horn and galloping faster and faster, and this amusing sight made her laugh till tears came to her eyes.

Context in the chapter

This episode happens during Valli’s outward journey to the town, when she is full of excitement and curiosity. She is keenly observing everything outside the window, and the cow incident becomes one of the most memorable and funny moments of her trip.

Interestingly, later on her way back, she sees the same cow lying dead by the roadside, which suddenly changes her mood from joy to shock and sadness. This contrast shows how Valli begins to understand that the real world has both fun and harsh realities.

Mini FAQ

Q. From which chapter is this question?
It is from the chapter “Madam Rides the Bus” in Class 10 English (First Flight).

Q. How can you write the answer in 1–2 lines for exams?
You can write:
“Valli saw a young cow running very fast in the middle of the road, right in front of the bus, with its tail high in the air, scared by the horn and galloping faster, and this funny sight made her laugh heartily.”

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