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प्रश्न
Find various career opportunities in Small-scale Industries like Handloom, Art and Craft, Block Printing, etc.
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उत्तर
The students can gather information on the following career opportunities, among others, in Small Scale Industries:
- Repair and maintenance of household goods
- Pottery making
- Household detergents making plants
- Agricultural food processing units
- Specialised furniture making
- Garment manufacturing
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Your school is hosting an Inter-School Quiz Competition.
Write out a notice to be displayed in your school, giving all the details about the event.
Fill in the blank with the suitable word.
Sita’s daughter carried _____________ the family business when Sita went abroad.
The poet refers to a dying fire. Who were sitting beside it and why?
What was the great victory? Who had won the victory?
Describe in your own words the poet’s feelings when he sees the host of golden daffodils ?
Explain the following:
They flash upon that inward eye Which is the bliss of solitude;
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 is reminded of his past? Why?
It was roses, roses, all the way,
With myrtle mixed in my path like mad;
The house-roofs seemed to heave and sway,
The church-spires flamed, such flags they had,
A year ago on this very day.
Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.
Explain with reference to the context.
Thus I entered, and thus I go!
In triumphs, people have dropped down dead,
"Paid by the world, what dost thou owe
Me? "....God might question; now instead,
'Tis God shall repay: I am safer so.
Read the above lines and amswer the question that follow.
Explain with reference to the context.
Explain ‘may his tribe increase.’
The eight other runners pulled up on their heels
The ones who had trained for so long to complete
one by one they all turned around and went back to help him
And brought the young boy to his feet.
Then all the nine runners joined hands and continued
The hundred-yard dash now reduced to a walk
And a banner above that said (Special Olympics)
Could not have been more on the mark.
That's how the race ended, with nine gold medals
They came to the finish line holding hands still
And a standing ovation and nine beaming faces
Said more than these words ever will.
Read the lines given above and answer the following question:
Who gave standing ovation? Why?
You are the captain of your college cricket team. You have your final match on Sunday. Your teammates are nervous. Prepare a speech motivating them to face the challenge courageously. (About 100 words)
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
The soldier fought bravely__________ his country.
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
There is no use crying __________ spilt milk
Describe the incident of the assassination attempt that took place during the night, in not more than 100 words (Paragraphs 4 to 15). Failure to keep within the word limit will be penalized. You will be required to:
(i) List your ideas clearly in point form. [6]
(ii) In about 100 words, write your points in the form of a connecting passage. [6]
Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word:
- The teacher spoke for Raju when he was wrongly accused of stealing money.
- We can visit her at the hostel at 3 pm and 6 pm on Saturdays.
- The Sinha's have lived in New Delhi 1943.
- Little children are often afraid of the dark.
- Sneha has applied for a scholarship.
- It took Ahmed many months to get the loss of his friend.
- She turned the generous offer made by the manager.
- We were asked to take our footwear as we were entering a place of worship.
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
He found the key just _______ the front door.
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
The young man put the flute _______ his lips and began to play.
Given below is an interesting combination of words. Explain why they have been used together.
scientific detachment
The movement words
List the pair of opposites found in the poem.
‘It was worth a wound—it was worth many wounds—to know the depth of loyalty and love that lay behind that cold mask’— how does this comment throw light on the kind of relationship between Holmes and Watson?
Identify instances of ironical comment in the story.
Look for these expressions in the story and guess the meaning from the context
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brusquely |
attuned himself |
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queer rhythmic frenzy |
wrenching |
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flush of prosperity |
daze of bewilderment |
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wide-eyed wonder and eager homage |
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talking animatedly |
tremulous deliberation |
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on terms of a perpetual feud |
Give reasons for the following.
Satyajit's feeling that he was an impostor.
Read the poem ‘The Road Not Taken’ by Robert Frost.
Who were the other two spectators? What did they do? (Did they watch, or did they join in the fight?
Re-word the lines from the story:
I had heard a great deal about Miss Beam’s school.
Write down the significance of the following in the context of ‘On to the Summit’:
Red Scarf
Plant the seed of a flower or fruit of your choice in a pot or in your garden. Note its growth every day and maintain a diary recording its progress.
Discuss with your partner and choose the correct alternative.
A system where the government is elected and ruled by people is called - ________________.
Discuss with your partner and choose the correct alternative.
A democratic country is governed by, its - __________________.
Rewrite the given statements in their order of occurrence.
The most difficult task of maintaining the hold on Tiger Hill was achieved in this way:
- 8 Sikh was ordered to attack and capture Helmet and India Gate.
- Bodies of the Pakistani soldiers were collected and buried appropriately.
- During the ferocious artillery duels, the Grenadiers hung on their precarious perch with grit and determination.
- Sikh fought back successfully two counterattacks with forty to fifty personnel.
- An ad-hoc column of 8 Sikh climbed the steep rock and captured India Gate.
- In spite of heavy casualties, 8 Sikh captured Helmet on 5 July.
‘Even small things in nature play a big role. So protect nature!’
Frame some slogans based on the above topic.
'Even small things in nature play a big role. So protect nature!'
Draft a short speech on the above topic, which you could give at your school assembly.
Use the following steps while drafting.
- Greeting
- Salutation
- Self - Introduction
- Introduction of the topic
- Body of the Speech
- Conclusion
- Expression of gratitude to audience
Column A shows your involvement in growing a tree, as well as the stages in the life of a tree. Column B shows the feelings you experience at all stages. Match them appropriately.
| A | B | ||
| 1. | You planted a sapling. | a. | Gave you a feeling of joy to see the promising future. |
| 2. | You watered the plant. | b. | The new experience brought excitement to you. |
| 3. | You saw the shoot for the first time. | c. | You were happy and satisfied because you experienced what you had often heard, that a small beginning can lead to great achievements. |
| 4. | You fenced the plant. | d. | The colour, symbolizing life, gave you a feeling of hope. |
| 5. | The plant gradually saw lush green leaves grow on it. | e. | You wanted to make a humble beginning. |
| 6. | The tree had buds too. | f. | Your motive was to protect it. |
| 7. | Birds made a nest on the tree which was fully grown and laden with flowers. | g. | You cared for it. |
Write the poem ‘Cherry Tree’ in the form of a story.
Pick out the examples of alliteration from the poem and write them down.
Colours mentioned in the hexagons given below are associated with something or the other. Discuss with your partner and fill in the blanks.

Guess the meaning of the above proverbs and write them down along with a sentence of your own.
Every movie is worth critiquing. Describe in detail each point related to the film review with the help of the following web.

Write a few lines about what Mathilde had and what she dreamt about.
Give, in your own words, TWO reasons for each of the following :
One of the schoolboys helped the old woman cross the street.
Rewrite the play in the form of a short story.
Write a short passage/essay on ‘Women Power’ in the Neolithic, Medieval, and Present Times.
Write a brief summary of the story of the young man and his spiritual teacher, making the young man the narrator.
You may begin as given below.
'I went quickly to my spiritual teacher for advice because I had ______ (Now continue)
Write in your own words:-
Why does the bank need so many details of its customer?
Write the reason in your own words.
Ostad’s song was more elating than Tansen’s songs.
Look around in your vicinity - your family, friends, neighbours, classmates, etc. and write about any four teenagers who have made a name for themselves by doing something extraordinary.
| Teenager Group | Name/s | Special/extraordinary tasks/things performed |
| 1. Family | ||
| 2. Friends | ||
| 3. Neighbours | ||
| 4. Classmates |
Prepare a set of questions to interview:
a person who has recently scaled Mt. Everest.
Write a news report on the ‘Environment Day’ celebrated in your school.
Look at the image of the familiar advertisement given below. Identify the product and try to frame your own slogan for them.

Look at the cartoon strips. Create your own humorous story.
Write a sentence or two for each frame of the comic strip in the space given.

Imagine a conversation among your friends about the four characters in the play – Tabaqui, Shere Khan, Mother Wolf and Father Wolf. Use the hints to write it.
- The characters' entry in the play.
- Compare and contrast their character traits.
- The reaction of the characters on seeing the man cub.
Let s imagine a topsy-turvy scene and describe it in the lines below.
How did the seaside creatures, the crab, the lobster, etc. teach Hari a lesson? Write in a few lines.
What did Hiawatha love?
Read Sheela's notice. Discuss the questions that follow.
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Notice The Drama Committee will meet in the classroom on Monday, at two o’clock. We’ll plan a play for our Annual Day. Will each one of you please bring a play? SHEELA |
- Who was to meet?
- When were they to meet?
- Where were they to meet?
- What were they to do?
The ______of robbers escaped.
The children finished their work______ [quick]
Where did the author study in his childhood?
Why were the streets devoid of people?
Now, refer to a dictionary and match the professions with their relevant job descriptions.
| A | B |
| 1. pathologist | studies languages and their structure |
| 2. ornithologist | studies atmosphere, weather and climate |
| 3. entomologist | studies the matter that constitutes the earth |
| 4. archaeologist | studies earthquakes |
| 5. sociologist | studies reptiles and amphibians |
| 6. geologist | studies functioning of human society |
| 7. linguist | studies artefacts and physical remains |
| 8. seismologist | studies birds |
| 9. herpetologist | studies insects |
| 10. meteorologist | studies diseases |
Study the pie-chart carefully and answer the questions that follow.
Percentage of people who speak each language as their first language.

- Which language is spoken by most people?
- What are the Indian languages that rank among the top five spoken languages?
- Which are the languages that are spoken by less than three percent of people?
- With the help of the questions and answers, draw your own conclusions from the pie chart. Then, write a paragraph on the popular spoken languages.
Write conversation on the following situation.
Between two friends about the importance of reading newspapers
Bring out the significance of what Leacock was reading at the photographers.
While waiting in the studio the narrator kept reading ______.
You come across an advertisement in the newspaper. A Publishing House in Chennai has brought out a paperback edition of the complete works of Khushwant Singh. You want to buy it. You are asked to send a Demand Draft for Rs.1000/- Fill in the following challan for the DD in favour of ‘X Publishing House, New Delhi’, payable at Chennai. The surcharge for Rs.1000/- is Rs.25/-.

The poet immortalizes the tree. Elucidate.
Write a composition in approximately 350 – 400 words on the following subject:
(You are reminded that you will be rewarded for orderly and coherent presentation of material, use of appropriate style and general accuracy of spelling, punctuation, and grammar.)
International sports promote friendship between nations.
Argue FOR or AGAINST the given statement.
Answer the following question as briefly as possible and with close reference to the relevant text.
How does Prospero prove, “the rarer action is in/virtue than in vengeance” in the final act of The Tempest?
Answer the following question as briefly as possible and with close reference to the relevant text.
Referring closely to the short story, B. Wordsworth relate two important lessons that the young narrator learnt from his friend, B. Wordsworth. How were these lessons relevant?
Parents can never be friends with their children. Express your views either for or against this statement.
Using the given informal letter as a model, write a letter about the topic given below.
Write a letter to your father asking permission to go on an educational tour.
"We'll keep her a day or two longer; she is so weak and helpless." Who said these words? To whom?
Write a composition on humor.
Write a composition (in approximately 400 – 450 words) on the following subject.
Parents should not influence their children when choosing the subjects they wish to study. Argue either FOR or AGAINST the given statement.
Write a composition (in approximately 400 – 450 words) on the following subject.
Life
