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प्रश्न
Read the following extract and extend it by adding an imaginary paragraph of your own in about 120 words:
[You may begin with: Mrs. Green: May I come in.......]
"May I come in?" asked the pink lady.
"Please come in," said my mother. "Do sit down. Do you require a room'?"
"Not today, thank you. I'm staying with Padre Dutt.
He insisted on putting me up. But I may want room for a day or two -- lust for old time's sake."
"You've stayed here before."
''A long time ago. I'm Mrs. Green, you know. The missing
Mrs. Green. The one for whom you put up that handsome tombstone in the cemetery. I was very touched by it. And I'm glad you didn't add 'Beloved wife of Henry Green' because I didn't' love him any more than he loved me.''
''Then - then - you aren't the skeleton?'' stammered my
mother.
''Do I look like a skeleton?''
''No!'' we said together.
· ''But we heard you disappeared,'' I said, ''and when we found that skeleton -''
''You put two and two together.''
''Well, it was Miss Kellner who convinced us,'' said my
mother. ''And you did disappear mysteriously. You were missing for years. And everyone knew Mr. Green was a philanderer!''
''Couldn't wait to get away from him," said the pink lady.
'Couldn't stand him anymore. He was a lady-killer, but not a real killer.''
''But your father ca1ne looking for you. Didn't you get in touch with him?''
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उत्तर
Mrs. Green: May I come in?
Mother: Please come in, Do sit down. Would you require a room"?
Mrs. Green: "Not today, thank you. I'm staying with Padre Dutt. He insisted on putting me up. But I may want a room for a day or two Just for old time's sake".
Mother: Have you stayed here before?
Mrs. Green: 'A long time ago. I'm Mrs. Green, you know. The missing Mrs.Green. The one for whom you put up that handsome tombstone in the cemetery. I was very touched by it. And I'm glad you didn't add 'Beloved Wife if Henry Green' because I didn't love him any more than he loved me".
My Mother: Then-then you aren't the skeleton?
Mrs. Green: Do I look like a skeleton?
(No, writer and his mother both said together. But we heard that you disappeared & when we found that skeleton you two & two together)
Mother: Well, it was Miss Kellner who convinced us. And you did disappear mysteriously. You were missing for years. And everyone knew Mr. Green was a philanderer.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
A1.Books have the power to inspire and do many more things. Observe the web diagram and convert the information into a paragraph. Add a few more points to the given information:
A2. Read the given information and fill the table provided:
Acclaimed in Indian classics as the Kalpavriksha, the all giving tree the coconut palm grows in several states in India. The coconut palm is member of the plant family Arecaceae popularly known as palm family. It flourishes on sandy soils requiring high humidity abundant sunlight and high rainfall for optimal growth. All parts of the palm are used in some way or another in the daily life of the people. Coconut water provides a refreshing and nutritious drink. The firm kernel that line the inside is high in calories and the white milk extracted from it is used in many different ways. Oil extracted from dried mature coconuts is used as cooking oil. The leaves are braided to make thatched roof and mats. The mid ribs of the leaves are dried and tied together to make brooms. The coconut shell and husk are good sources of efficient fuel. During religious ceremonies married women are often presented with a coconut along with a few grains of rice as a symbol of fertility and prosperity.
| Name : | |
| Scientific name : | |
| Place where grown : | |
| Climate required : | |
| Uses : | |
| (a) Liquid | |
| (b) Kernel | |
| (c) Leaves | |
| (d) Shell | |
| Symbolises : |
Study carefully the following pie-chart about the Income Sources of a City Budget and write a short continuing paragraph based on it in about 120 words :
Read the following extract and extend it by adding an imaginary paragraph of your own in about 120 words :
Rosalind and Orlando were married at once in the forest
and on the same day Oliver who was 110 longer selfish and married Celia. Just as they were going to be married, a mess,enger came to ask Duke senior to go back to his dukedom. Celia s fathcr; Duke Frederick, had mended his wicked ways and asked his brother to return.
Frederick had set out with a11 anny to fight the old Duke, but on his way he had met a wise and holy man, who had persuaded him that it was wrong and wicked to drive his elder brother from the court. So Frederick had given up the dukedom and the good.
Duke could go home again. There was great rejoicing in the forest of Arden, under the greenwood tree. Frederick was forgiven and Duke senior and his followers returned from the forest to live happily in their Own homes.
Read the following extract and complete the table given below :
Computer Assisted Language Leaming (CALL) materials come in two main formats: CD/DVD RO Ms and Web-based. Some are tailored to the content to be used in the classrooms whereas others can be used independently. CALL materials allow you to work at your own pace.
Multimedia materials offer you the opportunity to take part in other computer-assisted activities, such as text-based gap-filling, multiple-choice and text reconstruction activities. Language teachers often develop such text-based CALL activities to accompany a particular course. CALL materials can be regularly updated.
Because CALL learning activity types are usually designed from a template, they can sometimes be repetitive.
A major advantage of CALL materials is that they offer instant feedback on your spoken or written performance. However, such feedback can be limited. If you are more interested in creating your own responses or elaborating on your ideas, you may find this type of Facebook frustrating. Web-based CALL materials can offer more variety through the use of hyperlinks, but feedback is still limited.
Just as representations of the cultures of the target language offered by courses using books; audio and videotapes can perpetuate stereotypes.
| Computer Assisted Language Learning Material | ||
| Formats | Advantages | Disadvantages |
| ------------and Web-based | (a) content tailored for classroom use |
(i) ------- |
| (b) ----------- | (ii) limited feedback | |
| (c) ----------- | (iii) --------- | |
| (d) offer opportunity to take part in other computer-assisted activities | (iv)-------- | |
| (e) ----------- | ||
| (f) ----------- | ||
| (g) offer variety | ||
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Courses
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Intake capacity
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Vacant seats
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Engineering:
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Degree
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1, 55, 102
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42, 497
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Diploma
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1, 65, 413
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55, 107
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Post - graduation
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13, 651
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1, 810
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Pharmacy:
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Degree
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9, 712
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924
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Diploma
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12, 959
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1, 771
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Post - graduation
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5, 296
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3, 506
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Read the following extract and extend it by adding an imaginary paragraph of your own in about 120 words :
Someone was standing in the doorway. An elderly woman,
very fluffy, very pink. Her cheeks were pink, her dress was pink,
her hair was bunched up and white. She was straight out of Agatha Christie.
"Miss Marple!" I exclaimed.
''May I come in?" asked the pink lady.
"Please come in " said my mother. ''Do sit down. Do you
require a room?" '
''Not today, thank you. l'm staying with Padre Dutt. He insisted on putting me up. But I may want a room for a day or two - just for old times' sake."
"You've stayed here before."
"A long time ago. I'm Mrs Green, you know. The missing
Mrs Green. The one for whom you put up that handSome tombstone in the cemetery. I was very touched by it. And I'm glad you didn't add ' Beloved "wife of Henry Green ', because I didn't love him any more than he loved me."
Information Transfer: Verbal to Non-verbal
Read the following paragraph and prepare a tree-digram using the information given in the paragraph.
Quite often it is your family and friends who are the only source of solace in times of tension and confusion. Whether it is the time of exams, results and admission, school issues or a misunderstanding with a dear friend, you will notice
that your family members might want you to share your worries with them. One great advantage about sharing problems with your family members is that they actually care about your happiness. Your problem will not go beyond the people whom you are confiding in and will ensure that you are relieved of the stress and worries besides being the source of practical solutions for your problems.The relief it brings is immense not just for you but also for them as they would be the happiest to see you relaxed and calm. This is what makes family bonding
special. Situations such as these can bring you closer to your siblings and make you realise that such oneness is unique and special.
Verbal to Non-verbal
Read the following paragraph and convert it into a tree diagram:
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Two common types of oils are animal oil and vegetable oil. Vegetable oils are extracted from different plant parts such as seeds, nuts and the flesh of fruits. They are widely used in cooking. From very ancient times they have been used in households for various reasons. The oils of certain flowers are extracted to make perfumes. Vegetable oils such as castor oil are used as medicine and as lubricants. In recent times, there have been debates on using waste vegetable oils as fuel. |
The following graph shows the number of visitors (in millions) visiting the famous Salarjung Museum in Hyderabad between 2000 and 2010 as well as the number of visitors expected to visit it in the next ten years.
The chart below shows information on the economics of the Annual
Sports Meet. Study the chart carefully.
| The Economics of the Annual Sports Meet |
The total cost estimated of the Meet will be~ 11, 00, 000/-
No of athletes : 1250 (750 Girls+ 500 Boys; Category wise: sub-junior: 350, junior: 500 and senior: 400)
Staff on Duty : Teachers: 95 (35 men + 60 women), Support Staff 40 (21 men + 19 women), Staff on Parking and Security duty : 25 (20 men+ 5 women)
No of events : 100 ( 70 Track & Field events and 30 Jumps and Throws)
Medals : 100 Gold, 100Silver& 100Bronze
Best Athlete Trophies : Boys: 3, Girls: 3
Best House Trophies : 4( 1 for each category and 1 over all)
Suppose you are the Prin cipal of the school. Taking information from the chart, prepare an oral presentation for the Management Committee of the school. Use as many expressions of comparison as you can. You have been given some examples.
The graph below describes the average number of hours spent by students aged 11-15 years on two activities (per student per week) in India between 1985 and 2010 and gives projections for 2015. Study the information carefully and then write a paragraph interpreting the data. Include the following:
• A comparison of the trends in the two activities
• A comparison of the situation in 1985
• A comparison of the situation between 1985 and 2010
• Predictions for the future
Read the following information and prepare a pie diagram for the same.
Annual Water Usage in Maharashtra
Water is life. It is a universal solvent and an important resource. The annual usage of water differs in various sectors of Maharashtra. The major occupation of Maharashtra being agriculture, the maximum amount of available water is used for irrigation that is 86%. The distant following place 7% is contributed by domestic sector including drinking, washing, cooking, etc. There is a close competition of other sectors which is not far away with 6% usage of water. One of the key factors which plays an important role in the development of a nation is industrial sector. The consumption of water by industrial sector is very negligible which is 1%. We know energy sector plays a vital role in the development of a nation.
In this sector, the use of water is almost nil. If we try to observe its place in the chart we do realise that it holds 0% usage and is yet to open its account.
Read the following extract and complete the table given below about 'Types of Diseases':
Health is defined as not simply the absence of disease. It involves a state of feeling well, both in body and in mind.
The diseases may be classified into the following types, Some diseases are present at birth. They are called congenital diseases. They may develop during pregnancy or are inherited, Some of them may be caused by environmental factors. Examples of congenital diseases are Down's syndrome, sickle cell anaemia, cystic fibrosis, haemophilia, etc.
Some diseases are acquired by humans themselves and hence are called Self-Inflicted or Acquired diseases. Examples of acquired diseases are coronary heart diseases, hypertension.
Some diseases are transmitted from one person to another. They are called as Communicable or Infectious diseases. They are caused by biological agents, Examples of communicable diseases are Cholera, Typhoid, Measles, Malaria, etc.
Non- communicable diseases are caused by exogenous factors like physical, chemical, nutritional deficiencies. The examples are Kwashiorkor, Pellagra, Scurvy, and Rickets, etc.
Title
| Sr.No. | Types | Causes |
Examples |
| 1. | Congenital |
o develop during pregnancy o environmental factors |
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| 2. | Self-Inflicted Acquired | Coronary heart disease. hypertension | |
| 3. | By biological agents | Cholera, typhoid, measles, malaria | |
| 4. | Non-communicable diseases | Kwashiorkor, Pellagra, Scurvy, and Rickets |
Read the following tree-diagram and prepare a short paragraph regarding 'Soil Erosion'.
Do anyone of the following activities.
Transfer the given information into a paragraph.
Look at the table given below and write a short paragraph based on it in about 120 words :
The following table shows irregular rainfall causing low groundwater level in Nashik district, and Talukawise its worst hit villages.
| Drop in water level | Talukas | |||
| 0 to 1 meter | Nashik, Igatpuri, Niphad, Chandwad, Kalwan, Deola, Tryambakeshwar | |||
| 1 to 2 meters | Sinnar, Yeola, Nandgaon, Satana, Malegaon | |||
| Worst Hit Areas | ||||
| Talukas | Situation over coming months | |||
| Oct.-Dec. | Jan-Mar. | Apr.-June | Total | |
| Igatpuri | 01 | 06 | 49 | 56 |
| Malegaon | 31 | 54 | 37 | 122 |
| Nandgaon | 08 | 17 | 37 | 62 |
| Niphad | 01 | 04 | 47 | 52 |
| Source: Times of India, Nashik Times, City Edn. Date: Oct. 18, 2018 |
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Transfer the information into a paragraph about ‘Average Annual Tea Consumption Per Person’ as shown in the table given below :
| Nation | Turkey | Ireland | United Kingdom | Russia | Morocco | China | India |
| Tea consumption per person ( in Kg) | 3.15 | 2.19 | 1.94 | 1.38 | 1.21 | 0.57 | 0.32 |
Views :
Develop a paragraph on the view by using the points given below :
Read the given extract carefully and transfer the following into a flow chart:
Garbage disposal has become a great problem in urban areas. A lot of garbage is being collected from every household. Some cities have come up with innovative ideas to tackle this problem. First of all, the garbage in trucks is segregated into organic waste from recyclable waste. Then it is put in separate containers.
Earthworm culture is added to this organic waste. After a few weeks the conversion process is complete and what we can get is vermicompost which is a very good quality compost that can be mixed with soil and used for better yields.
Verbal to Non-Verbal:
Read the following information and complete the following table below it:
Chandrayaan-2, India’s second mission to the Moon will, for the first time, unravel secrets around the Moon’s the South Pole. Chandrayaan-2 is a three-part spacecraft - an orbiter, a lander, and a rover. The lander is named Vikram after Vikram Sarabhai, the founder of the Indian space programme. The rover is named Pragyan, meaning ‘wisdom’.
Chandrayaan-2 was launched on 22 July atop ISRO’s GSLV Mk-III at 2:43 p.m. from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota. Performing as expected, the rocket released Chandrayaan-2 in a highly elliptic orbit around Earth about 17 minutes later. In fact, it was released 6,000 km higher than planned. The solar arrays on Chandrayaan-2 deployed smoothly as the probe began its journey.
| Table | Information | |
| 1. | Name of the Mission | |
| 2. | Date of Launch | |
| 3. | Centre of Launch | |
| 4 | Name of the Rover | |
| 5. | Founder of Indian Space Programme |
Non-verbal to Verbal:
Transfer the information into a paragraph:
Observe the tree diagram of types of disease and write a paragraph on it. Suggest a suitable title.
Read the information given in the following tree diagram regarding “Types of vitamins” Write a paragraph with the given points and give a suitable title to it.
Write two short paragraphs on ‘Village life’ by using the points given in the following web diagram:
Verbal to Non-verbal:
Write Do’s and Don’ts for ‘In the Examination Hall’. Suggest a suitable title.
You should carry all necessary materials for exam such as pens, pencils, erasers, scale, geometrical box etc. You should not forget your identity card and hall tickets. After you enter the examination hall, keep all required things on your desk. You should follow the instructions given by the invigilator. You must read the question paper carefully. You should avoid observing other students because their tension might disturb you. You need not feel upset even if you notice other students writing very speedily. You stay calm. In any case do not talk to any of the students during the exam. It’s advisable to drink sufficient water before you enter the exam hall. Last but not the least, don’t forget to check all answers in last 10 minutes, before submitting your answer sheet to the invigilator.
Verbal to Non-verbal:
Prepare a fact file using the following points:
Location, Modes of transport, Best time to visit, Accommodation, Places to visit Uniqueness
Ooty or Udhagamandalam’ is a hill station in Tamil Nadu. The queen of the blue mountains sits in the central region of the Nilgiri Range at 7,400 feet, 292 km south west of Bengaluru. The botanical garden, The Ooty Lake, Holy Trinity Church are the places which add to the beauty of Ooty. Wenlock downs is one of the most popular picnic spots in Ooty. Ooty’s hotels range from swanky to budget places. Hotel Surya, Nilgiri Hotel, Khims are some renowned hotels. It is best to visit the place during off season, i.e. March to May to avoid large crowd. Coimbatore is the nearest airport and from there cabs are available to Ooty. From Coimbatore to Udhagamandalam station you may travel by rail or meter gauge. For those taking the road NH 17 Bandipur via Maddur and Mysore will be convenient. From Bandlpur take the route to Mudumalai reserve to Ooty via Gudalur. Ooty is well known for its handmade chocolates, aromatic oils, spices and of course tea.
Study the concept chart from the self-help magazine section of a monthly publication.
Write a paragraph in not more than 120 words, analysing the listed responses to the situation when one faces setbacks.
Read the following information and complete the table given below. Give a suitable title:
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Turtles and tortoises are closely related. They are both reptiles from the same family (Testudines or Chelonian). The main difference between the two is that turtle is the name given to water-dwellers and tortoise is the name given to land-dwellers. They are easily identified by the presence of a shell, from which their head and limbs protrude. Turtles are found in Africa and America. Its shell is lighter and more streamlined than that of a tortoise. To enable swimming, it has webbed feet with long claws. Turtles are omnivores, eating both vegetation and meat. Their lifespan is shorter than that of the tortoise with an average of 20-40 years and a maximum of 86 years. Tortoises are found mainly in Asia and Africa, but also in America. It has a rounder, bumpier, heavier shell than a turtle. Its bent legs are short and sturdy. Tortoises are usually herbivores, but some eat meat, their lifespan is longer than that of the turtle with an average of 80-150 years and a maximum of 188 years. |
| FEATURES | TURTLES | TORTOISE |
| (i) Habitat | ||
| (ii) Places found in | ||
| (iii) Shell | ||
| (iv) Lifespan |
Transfer the information into a paragraph:
Observe the chart and write a paragraph on it. Suggest a suitable title:
Verbal to Non-Verbal
Read the following information and complete the table given below:
| Basically industries are broadly classified on the basis of raw material, the scale of production and the volume of investment made. Further they are classified as per the source of raw material, example, agro-based industries such as sugar, cotton, etc. Forest based such as paper, lac, and mineral based such as iron, steel and chemicals, etc. The scale of the production determines whether they are small scales, such as food processing, leather goods, etc., or large scale, automobile, shipbuilding, etc. Similarly, there are industries which are set up by the government, called Public Sector. Those industries which are set up by the Private entrepreneur are called Private Sector and those which are run collectively by a group of people are called Co-operative Sector. |
| Table | Information |
| (1) Examples of forest-based industries. | |
| (2) Examples of small scale industries. | |
| (3) Examples of large scale industries. | |
| (4) Industries setup by private entrepreneur. | |
| (5) Industries run by a group of people. |
Non-Verbal to Verbal
Transfer the given information in the form of a paragraph.
Non-Verbal to Verbal:
Write the given information in the form of a paragraph:
Distribution of working children by type of work in 2011
| Area of work | Percentage | Number (in millions) |
| Cultivators | 26.0 | 2.63 |
| Agricultural labourers | 32.9 | 3.33 |
| Household workers | 5.2 | 0.52 |
| Other workers | 35.8 | 3.62 |
Verbal to Non-Verbal
Read the information in the given paragraphs and complete the table:
| Man and forest live in a close relationship. The forest fulfils most of man's needs. He collects resin, cane, timber, food and fruits from forests. The fallen branch gives him firewood. Trees purify the polluted air. But men have been unkind towards the forest for a few years. People must be made aware of the value of forests. Planting campaigns should be launched. The government of the world should enforce severe laws against wrongdoers. Vast areas of forest lands should be declared nature reserves. Scientists and engineers should be encouraged to find substitutes for wood like bamboo, hemp, etc. |
| ITEM | INFORMATION |
| Products of forest | |
| Firewood comes from | |
| Forests should be declared | |
| Substitutes for wood |
Non-verbal to verbal:
The following diagram shows important factors to be considered while choosing a career. Write a paragraph based on it. Give a suitable title to it:
Verbal to Non-verbal:
Read the following statements and prepare a chart of ‘Dos’ and ‘Don'ts’. Suggest a suitable title for it.
Nature is abode for all of us. It provides us with all our basic needs. However, we must take care of the following things so that our mother nature is not harmed.
- We must plant more trees.
- We should not cut trees.
- We must keep our area neat and clean.
- We should never discharge garbage without proper management.
- We should not pollute air and water.
- We should not use plastic bags.
- We should not hunt birds or animals.
- We should use more of public transport.
- We should spread awareness about the importance of maintaining balance in nature.
Gurmeet Kaur is an aspiring candidate for a public- funded engineering college in the suburbs. She belongs to a nearby village, has minimal technological skills and exposure, has the required cut-off percentage and is looking for a complete or partial scholarship.
Write a paragraph in about 100-120 words analysing her SWOT notes to support your stand on whether she should /not join the college.
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STRENGTH
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WEAKNESS
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OPPORTUNITIES
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THREAT
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Verbal to Non - Verbal
Read the following information and write it into Do's and Don'ts. Give a suitable title for it:
Outside "The Central Library" there is a board displaying some rules and regulations for the members.
They are as follows:
- You should enter your name and registered number in the register, before entering in the library.
- You should pay your monthly/annual membership on time.
- You are not allowed to write anything in the book/magazine you have taken.
- You should not take any book or magazine out of the library without prior permission and registration.
- You should maintain pin-drop silence in the library.
- You are not allowed to eat, drink, chat or smoke inside the library.
- You should return the books or magazines you have taken on time.
- You should not disturb other members and the librarian when you are in the library.
Non-Verbal to Verbal
Write a paragraph of 100 words based on the information given in the following table and give a suitable title for it:
| Types of Forests | Plants | Animals | |
| (1) |
Equatorial Evergreen |
Mahogany, Rosewood, Ironwood, Oil palm |
Different types of monkeys, snakes, lizards, bats, tse-tse flies |
| (2) | Marshes |
Mangraove, Creepers, Numerous tall trees like Mahogany |
Different types of insects, snakes, crocodiles, tse-tse and other flies |
Given below is a web diagram containing information about the different means of electronic devices of entertainment-some audio, some visual and some audio-visual.
Write a short paragraph based on information from the web. Give a suitable title to it.
(A1) Verbal to Non-Verbal:
Read the following information and complete the flowchart for the same, and give a suitable title.
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Sugar beet grows through the summer and is harvested in autumn and winter. When it arrives on site, the sugar beet is washed. The sugar beet is sliced into thin strips called cossettes.‘These thin strips are mixed with hot water to extract the sugar and a lime solution is added to the raw juice to remove any impurities. |
Non-verbal to Verbal:
Transfer the given information into a paragraph. Suggest a suitable title:
| Caused by Man | Caused by Nature | Solutions | |
| i. | Too many people | Droughts | Stricter laws to control population. |
| ii. | More agricultural land required to meet the needs of the ever growing populations | Floods | Stricter laws and proper execution of laws |
| iii. | Cutting of forests for wood etc. | Forest fires | Use alternative products. |
| iv. | Poaching by hunters. | - | Reduce demand for illegal wildlife parts and products by not purchasing products made from these items. |
Verbal to Non-verbal:
Read the following information and complete the given table below. Suggest a suitable title to it:
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Chandrayaan-1 was India's first mission to the moon. It launched on Oct. 22, 2008 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, India. Its scientific goals are to study the chemical, mineralogical and photogeological mapping of the moon. In addition to find out water on the moon. Then to perform high resolution remote sensing of the moon’s surface. The Chandrayaan-2 mission was successfully launched on 22nd July, 2019 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. The primary objectives were to demonstrate the ability to soft land and operate a robotic rover on the lunar surface. The mission was arranged to study the lunar topography, mineralogy, elemental abundance and the lunar ecosphere, conduct a detailed search for water and ice in polar region. Chandrayaan 2’s objectives are to find Chandrayaan-1 as reported by the ISRO. The mission targeted the “South Polar region” of the moon which was completely unexplored. The mission focused on the extensive mapping of the lunar surface for studying variations in its composition and tracing the moon's origin and evolution. Chandrayaan-3 launched to the moon on July 14, 2023 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, India, the medium-life launch vehicle Mark-III (LVM3) rocket. The three main objectives of Chandrayaan-3 are to land safely on the surface, to demonstrate rover operations and to perform scientific experiments on site, according to the official website. |
Title: __________________
| Name of Chandrayaan | Date of launching | Objectives of Mission |
| Chandrayaan-1 | ||
| Chandrayaan-2 | ||
| Chandrayaan-3 |
