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प्रश्न
How are the earth's principal biological systems being depleted?
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उत्तर
According to Mr. Lester R. Brown, there are four principal biological systems of the earth. These systems are fisheries, forests, grasslands, and croplands. However, due to the increasing demand for human beings to such an ‘unsustainable’ extent, the productivity of these systems is being hampered. The excessive demand results in deterioration and depletion of these resources. A country where protein is consumed on a large scale, over-fishing is common, which leads to the collapse of fisheries in that area. Grasslands have been turned into deserts and the production of crops is decreasing. The forests are destroyed in large proportions to obtain firewood. The depletion of tropical forests has also led to the extinction of several species.
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In the following items, sentence A is complete, while sentence B is not. Complete sentence B, making it as similar as possible to sentence A. Write sentence B.
(A) His attitude towards his parents has always puzzled the
(B) I have ..................................................................................
Fill in the blanks in the passage givben below with the appropriate form of the verb given in brackets. Do not write the passage, but write the verbs in the correct order.
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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 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.
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Find out the information about the qualification and eligibility required in the profession related to wildlife such as:
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turning a somersault 
threading a needle
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| Views | Counterviews |
| 1. | |
| 2. | |
| 3. | |
| 4. |
Find out more career opportunities in the field of agriculture, organic farming, sales, storage, distribution, and marketing research.
| Educational qualifications | Job opportunities | Work Profile |
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| Sr.No. | A | B |
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| 2. | They are made with the straddle as wide as the ridge of the Nose is. | (b) The responsibility of giving a verdict rested on the shoulders of the hearing organ. |
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| 4. | So his lordship decreed with a grave solemn tone, decisive and clear, without one if or but. | (d) The judge delivered a firm verdict without any doubt. |
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| On the Nose | On the Eyes |
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- future plans
- inspiration
- overcoming hurdles/ struggle
- coach/ mentor/ guide/ teacher
- message for the youngsters
- family support
- alternate career choice
- first or maiden award/ achievement /success /setbacks
- a turning point in life/ success formula/technique.
| Section of the interview | Aspects to be covered | |
| 1. | Introduction | Welcoming/Greeting, Introduction of the guest/Occasion. |
| 2. | Opening questions | |
| 3. | Main body | |
| 4. | Concluding questions | |
| 5. | Summing up | Concluding the statement, Expressing gratitude. |
You can add your points.
Write a Diary entry each day for a month and compile them into a book. You may also name your diary as Anne Frank did.
Write an article for the following.
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Bio - Poem
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Line 1: Your name.
Line 2: Four adjectives that describe you.
Line 3: Son of / daughter of … brother of / sister of…
Line 4: Lover of three people, things or idea.
Line 5: Who feels (three sensations or emotion)
Line 6: Who needs (three things)
Line 7: Who gives (three things)
Line 8: Who fears (three things)
Line 9: Who would like to see (three persons or places)
Line 10: Who lives …
Line 11: Your last name.
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Fill in the form given below.
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Do you want to try to write your own paragraph now?
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- ______
- ______
- ______
- ______
- ______
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- I want to read my book.
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| tiny | tinier | tiniest |
| big | ______ | biggest |
| sleepy | sleepier | ______ |
| ______ | lovelier | loveliest |
| ______ | later | ______ |
| round | ______ | ______ |
| small | ______ | ______ |
| good | ______ | best |
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| A | B |
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| Whoever | I am hungry, I eat. |
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| e.g. I need not worry about project deadlines. | |||
| I can wear my pajamas the whole day. | |||
| I can sleep as long as I like. |
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Why was Miss Meadows upset and dejected?
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Read the given sentence and underline the no word.
None of the two boys came.
You want to convince the customer to buy your product. Prepare a conversation between you and the customer about it.
Prepare a set of questions to interview -
A famous author
Prepare an attractive tourist leaflet for your native place, in English as well as in your mother tongue.
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| Sunil: | ______________________ |
| Anil: | What type of book is it? |
| Sunil: | _____________________ |
Write a review of a film that you watched recently, using the points given below. The reveiw is to be published in your school newsletter and should not exceed 300 words.
Name of the film and director - lead actors and their performances - plot - setting - description of a scene that you particularly liked - rating and recommendation.
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