. “I am not buying any Christmas presents till December 15.” What did Sir John mean by that?
Scientists decided for offensive action; sending a spaceship with a nuclear explosion to intercept the comet. But Sir John was not sure whether the experiment succeeded or failed. Thus, he deferred the buying of Christmas presents till Decemeber 15.
Immediate action was needed, the scientists decided. Give one example each of ‘defensive’ and ‘offensive’ action mentioned in the text.
What did the scientists at the conference say about James’s ‘sums’?
For a moment James wondered if he had done his sums right. Why was James doubtful about his sums and calculations?
What is DUttada expected to do on his return from London?
