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प्रश्न
Discuss the following and write the summary of your discussion in the form of bullet points.
- How are certain ideas/customs/knowledge passed on from one generation to the next?
- Is it necessary for children to follow the footsteps of their forefathers? If yes, why? Why is it sometimes necessary to change the old ways?
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उत्तर
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- Conserved by elders and transmitted to future generations.
- Remaining in existence to this day.
- They acquired cultural ideals from mythical literature, Vedas, folklore, fables, and the arts.
- Recognized them through religious rites and festival celebrations.
- Each community's desire to protect its cultural legacy comes from its conservative outlook.
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- Yes, it is essential to continue in our forefathers' footsteps.
- Due to its significance in life and the moral principles it implies.
- Occasionally, it becomes imperative to modify rituals and traditions as many stem from superstitions that defy logic or scientific understanding.
- "must accept sound technological ideas."
- To protect people's moral standards, which are slipping everywhere.
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Or
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(i) while giving your opinion:
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• In my opinion...
• It seems to me that…
• I am of the view that...
• As far as I know...
• If you ask me...
(ii) saying what other people think:
• According to some...
• Quite a few think...
• Some others favour...
• Thirty per cent of the people disagree...
• Fifty per cent of them strongly feel...
(iii) asking for others’ opinions:
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• What do you think of...
• What is your opinion about...
• Do you agree...
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Take on sth: |
to begin to have a particular quality or appearance; to assume sth |
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take sb on: |
to employ sb; to engage sb |
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Take sb/sth on: |
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