Advertisements
Advertisements
प्रश्न
Interview
Prepare a set of 10-12 questions that you would ask at an interview of a person who has strongly acted against social injustice and has achieved success inspite of a long struggle against so many odds in his/her life. Write them down in your notebook.
Advertisements
उत्तर
Hello, Ms. Joshi. You have been fighting against child labour for the past five years. What you have been able to achieve in this time is truly praiseworthy. Today, I would like to ask you a few questions about your work.
- Ms. Joshi, what made you take action against this particular social evil?
- Tell me, what according to you is the major cause for this injustice?
- What do you think can be done to eliminate this evil from our society?
- According to you, what should the children do when they are forced into this industry?
- Can you give us the names of a few NGOs that people can contact to report incidents of child labour?
- You too have faced a lot of problems in life. Can you tell us a little about your struggle?
- How did you manage to overcome poverty and gain education from one of the top institutes of the country?
- What got you interested in the field of social work? Did you always plan to take it up as a career?
- In your opinion, what are some other social evils that need to be eradicated from the society?
- Do you plan to stop any of these as a part of your next movement?
- How far do you think you have contributed towards eliminating child labour from the country?
- What would be your advice to all the people who face difficulties in life?
APPEARS IN
संबंधित प्रश्न
Complete the table :
Which of these words would you use to describe Santosh Yadav? Find reasons in the text to support your choices, and write a couple of paragraphs describing Santosh’s character
| contented | determined | resourceful | polite | adventurous | considerate |
| weak-willed | fearful |
independent |
pessimistic |
patient | persevering |
How does a tree planter do civic good?
Research the Battle of Blenheim. Then write an essay defending Wilhelmine’s position that the battle was a “wicked thing” or Kaspar’s position that it was a | “great victory.”
What is the activity referred to later in the poem, that sharpens their brains?
Discuss the theme of the story ‘ Hearts and Hands.’
The traffic outside your school is very heavy and chaotic. Write a letter to the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) pointing out the danger of such heavy and chaotic traffic in a school zone. Suggest possible solutions for the problem.
The following common words are used in more than one sense.
-
panel
studio
brush
essence
material
Examine the following sets of sentences to find out what the words, ‘panel’ and ‘essence’ mean in different contexts.
1. (i) The masks from Bawa village in Mali look like long panels of decorated wood.
(ii) Judge H. Hobart Grooms told the jury panel he had heard the reports.
(iii)The panel is laying the groundwork for an international treaty.
(iv)The glass panels of the window were broken.
(v) Through the many round tables, workshops and panel discussions, a consensus was reached.
(vi)The sink in the hinged panel above the bunk drains into the head.
2. (i) Their repetitive structure must have taught the people around the great composer the essence of music.
(ii) Part of the answer is in the proposition; but the essence is in the meaning.
(iii)The implications of these schools of thought are of practical essence for the teacher.
(iv) They had added vanilla essence to the pudding.
Combine the following sets of ideas to show the contrast between them.
(i)The Emperor commissions a painting and appreciates its outer appearance.
(ii)The artist reveals to him the true meaning of his work.
Discuss in groups of four.
“We have not inherited this earth from our forefathers; we have borrowed it from our children”.
Locate the following words in the text and study their connotation.
1. gripped the imagination of
2. dawned upon
3. ushered in
4. passed into current coin
5. passport of the future
A short report announcing the death of a person in a newspaper is called an 'obituary'. Where would you find the following
|
a citation |
an epitaph |
a glossary |
|
an abstract |
a postscript |
It is difficult to adjust to a fall from glory.
State whether the following statement is true or false. Correct the false statement.
Liberty cannot be divorced from equality.
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar has cited the quotes by John Stuart Mill and Daniel O’Connel. Go through the lesson and write down 4 to 5 lines for each of them.
Refer to a standard dictionary and find out the meaning of the following word:
Reported speech
Complete Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam’s profile with information picked from the lesson.
PROFILE - Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
- Title:
- Profession:
- Branch of science:
- Important position in Government held:
- His three visions for India:
The poem describes the beauty of Nature. Make a list of careers that are related to Nature, the environment, and the forest. One is done for you.
- Forest Department - (Forest officer, Ranger, etc.)
- .....................................
- .....................................
- .....................................
- .....................................
Note down ways in which you can make your life less ordinary in terms of nurturing relationships.
Write what you think about the following thoughts and actions of Mathilde :
Mathilde and her husband paid off the debt in ten years.
Relate the life-story of Caesar, rearranging the facts in a proper sequence in the form of a flow chart:
- Caesar begins to upset things at home
- Neighbour flings a stick at Caesar
- Young crow is saved by the narrator
- Caesar begins to trouble neighbours
- The crow is named Caesar
- Caesar passes away
- Caesar objects to being caged.
Note that it is possible to feel both kinds of emotions at the same time. Have you experienced it? Try to describe the situation in short.
Divide the class in four groups. Collect four different stories written by Sudha Murthy. Select a story for every group and write it in the form of a play. Enact it in front of the class.
Write a report of the following event in about 100-120 words.
You are the Coordinator of the Science Forum of your school. An event had been organized on account of National Science Day for the members of the forum. Now, write a report on the observation of “National Science Day” at your school.
Write an article for the following.
The service provided by the conservancy workers in your city is very poor. You find all the street corners dumped with garbage thrown by the residents of the locality. It causes a menace for the public at large. You are Ramya/Rajan of Class X, studying in TM Model School, Dharmapuri. Write an article in about 150-200 words to the editor of The Indian Express, about this and suggest ways by which the situation could be improved.
Fill in the missing words in this email.
|
Dear sir, In ______ to your mail, I have prepared a ______ for the Science Fest. Please find ______ the ______ for your kind perusal. I look ______ to hearing from you. Sincerely, |
Describe the picture in about fifty words and give a suitable title. Make use of the words/phrases given below.
| many | sea animals | wonders | ocean | fishes | different colours |
| sizes | varieties | rare species | deep sea | under the sea |
Make a diary entry on the impact of a sports personality who is an inspiration to you.
Note
- Date your entry.
- Write naturally and truthfully.
- Use first person. (I read about Mithali, I like her playing style, etc.,)
- Make your entry informal and expressive.
- Use words that express feelings and write what you feel about it.
Write a short paragraph on 'summer' using the hints given.
you can begin like this
I live in Chennai. The weather is...
Write a narrative paragraph on Kamarajar, using the given information and add more information on your own.
Now complete the following sentence, choosing the right word.
Ramu’s ______ loved to play in the ______. (sun, son)
Which country would you like to visit when you grow up?
Make a project by drawing or pasting.
- a map of that country, its national flag
- stamps of the country, its currency
- some famous monuments or landmarks
The children finished their work______ [quick]
What does each of the following mean in the story? Choose the right option.
plainclothes man:
Write letter to your father asking permission to go on a educational tour.
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.
You want to convince the customer to buy your product. Prepare a conversation between you and the customer about it.
Imagine someone has invited your family to a programme and you were the only person at home when the invitation was given orally.
Write a note (4-5 lines) to pass on the message to the other people in your family. Or, Write an imaginary conversation in which you pass on the message to your parents.
Informal Letter -
Write a letter to your friend describing the details of the vacation.
Referring closely to any two instances from the Acts studied, show how music is used to influence the course of events/action in the play, Write your answer in a short paragraph of about 200-250 words.
