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प्रश्न
'Agriculture is the backbone of the Indian economy'. Fill in the boxes supporting this statement. Complete the following web diagram.
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उत्तर
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संबंधित प्रश्न
A1. Choose two sentences that appropriately mention the theme of the passage :
(1) The extract deals with the writer’s concern over Chaitanya's handicap.
(2) The extract depicts the writer’s proud feelings towards her son’s achievement.
(3) The extract deals with how Chaitanya made the writer see positively towards life.
(4) The extract deals with how the writer helps Chaitanya to buy the bus ticket.
Early in 1997-98, when he returned from state-level inter-school sports, he had two prizes to his credit and a silver medal. He had won his laurels in athletic events and the silver medal in a running race.
When I saw the prizes and read the citation Chaitanya had received, I was stupefied, in total disbelief, then–hugged him, kissed him and cried unabashedly to my heart’s content. That day, I cried for the first time out of joy and a sense of being vindicated. Without practice, he had competed with approximately 1,800 children drawn from various schools all over the state. He was subsequently selected for the marathon race, but he could not participate due to a health problem. “Maybe next year, he would”, I assured myself. And I, as his proud mother, would proudly chronicle his future achievements and success to inspire other - mothers of the world.
Looking back at my own life, I feel that it is the spirit with which we can accept our life gracefully is what
matters ultimately; and it is love that nourishes us. All other things are unimportant. Chaitanya has made me look inwards. His handicap doesn’t disturb me any longer. He and I shall live with it and still be happy. The mental strength which he has given to me is inexhaustible.
One day, as both of us got onto a public transport bus, Chaitanya offered to buy the tickets for us.
“One full, one half ”, he said to the conductor beaming with joy.
Looking at him, I wondered whether he was really only a half? An incomplete person? Was I really full?
Complete in all respects? Why do then normal people feel that they are ‘full’ and others like Chaitanya are ‘half’ or incomplete? Chaitanya’s world is complete in itself, pure and innocent while our lives are full of deceit, jealousies, ill-feelings.
A2. Point out -
Point out two instances where you find Chaitanya's victory over his disability.
A3. Give reasons -
Chaitanya’s silver medal in a running race was very special for the writer, because :
(i) __________________
(ii) __________________
A4. Vocabulary -
Match the pairs of the words in column ‘A’ with their meanings in column ‘B’:
| Column ‘A’ | Column ‘B’ | ||
| (1) | stupefied | (a) | official statement about the special act of courage |
| (2) | chronicle | (b) | record events in the order they happened |
| (3) | vindicated | (c) | surprised or shocked |
| (4) | citation | (d) | justified |
A5. Personal response -
Explain, your views about the ill-treatment the special children receive in society.
A6. Grammar -
Rewrite the following sentences in the ways instructed :
(i) He had won his laurels in athletic events and the silver medal in a running race.
(Rewrite the sentence using ‘not only...but also’.)
(ii) When I saw the prizes, I was stupefied.
(Rewrite the sentence using ‘No sooner.... than’.)
Summers are becoming hotter with each passing year. Write a description of one such very hot day. What did you see and hear as you walked outside ?
How were birds and animals affected ?
In order to be successful, one should rely on oneself and not expect others to help. Express your view on the given statement.
Write an original short story beginning with the following words :
She was delighted to find the sealed envelope lying on her table. As she reached for it .............
There are two pauses when Kaspar tells Wilhelmine in the last stanza that it was a famous victory. Nay … nay…my little girl, quoth he.What do these pauses show?
Mention the two moods of the poet?
Identify examples of the following devices in the poem: alliteration, personification, rhyme, rhythm. How do these devices contribute to the overall effect of the poem?
His tune is heard on the distant hill’. Explain
But a caged BIRD stands on the grave of dreams
His shadow shouts on a nightmare scream
His wings are clipped and his feet are tied
So he opens his throat to sing.
Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.
Explain with reference to the context.
Who won the race and how? Explain in about 50 words.
What event is referred to in the poem?
Show how the author uses tone and style to reinforce his memories and make an impact upon his audience.
Anderson’s story shows the young girl having visions. Through them Anderson gives didactic and moralistic lessons. Discuss.
What is the central conflict of the story “All Summer in a Day”?
What are examples of simile, metaphor, and personification in “All Summer in a Day”?
(A) Ashita is the most beautiful girt in the class.
(B) No ………………………………..
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
The dog was hiding __________ the bed, barking at the stranger.
Your school recently held a jubilee celebration. Write a letter to your friend who was unable to attend, giving details of the function and your role in it.
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
The old woman could not get ……… the shock.
In your opinion, does Boori Ma, the main protagonist of the story A Real Durwan, deserve the life that she meets at the end of the story? Give reasons for your answer.
Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:
Inspector: [Sharply] Are you sure there was nobody in the room already?
De Levis: [Taken aback] I don’t know. I never thought. I didn’t look under the bed if you mean that.
Inspector: [Jotting I Did not look under bed. Did you look under it after the theft?
De Levis: No. I didn’t.
Inspector: Ah! Now, what did you do after you came back from your bath? Just give us that precisely.
(i) What reply did De Levis give to the inspector’s last question in the extract?
(ii) What made De Levis check the contents of his pocketbook? What did he find there?
Whom did he go to upon discovering the theft?
(iii) Who was Robert? Where was Robert’s room? At what time did he take De Levis’ clothes and boots?
(iv) What is the Inspector’s final theory of the theft?
(v) Whom did De Levis accuse of stealing his money? What were his reasons for making this accusation?
Study the picture given below. Write a short story or description or an account of what the picture suggests to you. Your composition may be about the subject of the picture or you may take suggestions from it; however, your composition must have a clear connection with the picture.
Since her childhood, Meera has been good in Mathematics.
(End: ............................ childhood)
Answer the following questions with reference to Ray Douglas Bradbury's short story, 'All Summer in a Day'.
Describe how the planet was transformed when the sun came out and shone briefly over it.
Why was Margot not able to witness this phenomenon?
What emotion of you supposes the children experienced when Margot emerged at the end of the story?
Given below is an interesting combination of words. Explain why they have been used together.
stunning artefacts
Given below is an interesting combination of words. Explain why they have been used together.
dark-bellied clouds
Write a letter to the Editor of a magazine describing a dance performance you have seen or an art gallery you have visited.
Write a short story beginning with this sentence:
When the last of the guests left, I went back into the hall.
Explain the following phrase
Sure as eggs
Use it in a sentence of your own.
Use the phrase in a sentence of your own, after finding out its meaning.
on board
Discuss the following with your partner and complete the following sentence.
In a farmers’ market, we find _______________.
Refer to a standard dictionary and find out the meaning of the following word:
Reportorial
‘Even small things in nature play a big role. So protect nature!’
Frame some slogans based on the above topic.
Discuss with your partner on the following topic. Express your views and opinions in favour of and against the topic.
Are sports essential in Jr. Colleges?
Complete the following sentences.
The factors that have made 'The Jungle Book' a great movie are - _________________.
- It's a fantasy world of wonder.
- _____________________________
- _____________________________
- _____________________________
Mass media events often need comperes. Find out the area or sector in which a compere is a must. Write about the special skills needed to take up compering as a career and give some clues about how to acquire these skills.
Write about your feelings and reactions in 4-5 lines.
You may describe your feelings and reactions using other words than those given here
Write in your own words:
What does the listener do when the poet asks him to just listen? Give 3 points.
There are many legends about the ‘nine gems’ in Akbar’s Court. These are popular tales and they may not have a historical basis. Can you name some of the nine gems and the stories associated with them?
You have won the first prize in the essay writing competition. ______
Nalan’s grandfather showed him an old treasure trunk. A road map was stuck on the trunk. It showed the spot where a key was hidden. Look at the road map and write five directions to reach the spot where the key is hidden. Discuss with your partner and compare your directions with those of your classmates.
- ____________
- ____________
- ____________
- ____________
- ____________
Local Historians
- Ask students to collect stories about their town from older people.
- Ask them to find out how the streets were named.
- Are there any interesting people or legends to which the street names refer?
- Are there any local places in town about which people tell stories?
- Any haunted houses?
- Let students find out when the town was founded and by whom.
- Visit a local historical society to see old photographs or artifacts.
Let students create an original historical fiction:
Describe the town from the point of view of a fictitious citizen who might have lived in the town long ago. Include local issues of the time in the story. Write the story of the town from the fictionalized point of view of a resident who actually lived.
Write the hungry fox story on your own by looking at the pictures and using the clues given under each picture.
Punctuate the following sentence.
next wednesday my sister mita is going to join the state bank of india.
Use the option to fill in the blank.
The children ______ happy.
Now complete the following sentence, choosing the right word.
Ramu’s ______ loved to play in the ______. (sun, son)
Which do you think would be more fun — travelling by aeroplane or sailing on a ship? Write why you think so.
The ______of robbers escaped.
Where did the author study in his childhood?
What are the strengths and weaknesses of Jimmy Wells from Bob’s point of view?
‘Means should justify the end.’ Explain this adage with reference to O. Henry’s story
What was her first impression of America?
What difficulty did she experience while eating Chinese food?
How was she felicitated on her return to India?
Rearrange the sentences given below and write a summary of the story in a paragraph. Begin with:
Philip Sletherby was travelling by train to Brill Manor.
- The young man introduced himself as Bertie, the son of Saltpen Jago.
- Bertie needed three pounds desperately and asked Sletherby to lend it to him.
- All the time Sletherby was gazing at the door panel of the car, on which were the two crests – a demi-lion and a greyhound courant.
- He was received by Claude People. K.C., who had kept on talking about various things.
- Bertie had left his purse behind, after sealing an envelope with the crest on the purse.
- Bertie stated that it was the Jago crest. He further added that his mother’s hair was dark brown similar to his.
- While describing the appearance of Honario Saltpen-Jago, K.C. referred to her altered hairstyle.
- Sletherby realized that Bertie had not lied to him, but that he had mistaken him for fraud.
- He explained that the Saltpen crest was that of a demi-lion.
- Sletherby sat dumbstruck on learning that Mrs. Honario Saltpen Jago had changed her dark brown hair to a blonde, just five weeks ago.
- Sletherby pointed out to him that his mother’s letter had a greyhound courant crest.
- His companion in the train was a young man who was searching for something frantically
- Suspecting foul play, Sletherby did not give him any money, as he knew Mrs. Saltpen-Jago was a blonde.
What was the human side to the photographer?
The narrator went to the photographer to ______.
Attempt a description of the following process, in about 100 word each, either using the imperative or the passive.
Preparing your favourite dish
What might success mean to the following people? Think about it and write.
A person who has applied for a job
Based on the short story, The Story of an Hour, discuss what can be inferred about the significance of the open window in Mrs. Mallard’s room. Write your answer in a short paragraph of 100-150 words.
