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प्रश्न
Students are instilled with some of the essential values and skills while at the universities. Enumerate them.
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उत्तर
Universities instill the values of robust optimism, respect for democracy, and appreciation of others' points of view. It also develops adjustment of differences through discussion; develop patience, perseverance, confidence, faith in themselves and others. They also instill confidence in their ability to shoulder responsibilities.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
We use various sports equipment to play different indoor and outdoor games. Now, associate the following sports equipment with their corresponding sports or games.
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spear, racket, pawns, puck, stump, bow & arrow, club, oar, striker, sabre, dice, baton |
What is your favourite sport? Do you play any sport?
In India, the number of women pursuing careers in sports is considerably less, when compared to men. What do you think are the reasons? Discuss with a partner and share the ideas with the class.
How forgetful are you?
Discuss and share your views with the class on the following.
Is forgetfulness a result of carelessness or preoccupation?
What does Lynd actually wonder at?
What is the commonest type of forgetfulness, according to Lynd?
We found a ______of biscuits in the old man’s shirt ______. (pocket/packet)
Why was the author sure he would not be caught?
What made the author ignore his friend’s warning?
What kind of excuses did the narrator think he could make?
Why did the friend desert the narrator, a second time?
How does the narrator describe the man who approached him?
The narrator had been a safe contributor at the auction, as ______.
What could have been the best way for the narrator, to get himself out of the tight corner?
Form a meaningful summary of the lesson by rewriting the numbers in the correct sequence:
| a) The narrator had only 63 pounds with him and did not know how to manage the situation. | |
| b) The narrator thought of all his relations from whom he could borrow. | |
| c) Unfortunately he had made the highest bid. | |
| d) The narrator entered Christie’s as his friend persuaded him to visit the saleroom. | |
| e) Every time someone else made a higher bid and the narrator was not caught. | |
| f) The narrator on a sudden impulse added 50 more guineas, to the amount offered. | |
| g) His friend joined him then but left immediately unable to control his laughter. | |
| h) He even thought of borrowing from moneylenders and considered the possibility of confessing the truth to the staff at Christie’s. | |
| i) The picture was declared sold to the narrator. | |
| j) After some time a picture was put up and a bid for 4000 guineas was raised. | |
| k) A sudden stroke of luck befell the narrator when he heard that the gent who had made the bid of 4000 guineas would offer him the additional 50 guineas and buy the picture. | |
| l) The narrator kept bidding just for fun. | |
| m) The picture was given away to the other bidder and the narrator was saved from humiliation. | |
| n) His friend had left the place roaring with laughter at the narrator’s predicament. | |
| o) The narrator was quite happy at the offer but demanded 100 guineas instead of the 50. Now there was no need for him to make any payment. |
Narrate the circumstances that led to the narrator getting into a tight corner, by his own folly
Work in pairs. Look at the mind map below and add a few other features of democracy you can think of. Share your answers with the class.
- e.g. sharing and caring
Given below is a list of items or features you find in a good school. Study the list and classify the items as individual and common.
textbooks – uniform – smart classroom – laboratory – competent teachers – library – mid-day meals – blackboard – stationery – playground – sports equipment washrooms
| Individual | Common |
| e.g. textbooks | playground |
Who does the speaker claim to represent?
Why are universities necessary for a society?
In what ways have universities improved the society?
How do Universities mould students apart from imparting academic education to them?
Common men contribute to the maintenance of institutions of higher education. Explain this statement.
How does the speaker highlight the importance of giving back to the society?
You were one of the fresh graduates at the convocation function of the University. You had the rare privilege of listening to the enlightening speech of Dr. Arignar Anna. Write a letter to your friend highlighting the core ideas of his speech and the impact of the speech on you.
What were the contents of Bryson’s bag?
How would staying away from liquid mischief benefit Bryson?
‘… But, when it’s my own - well, I think hysterics are fully justified’ – How?
