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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
Have you ever lost or misplaced anything of value due to forgetfulness?
At times, instances of forgetfulness may land us in a tight spot or in a difficult situation. Therefore, we need to find ways to remember what we have to do or carry with us. One suchway is to make a mental checklist that we can verify before starting any activity.
Now discuss with your partner and think of some practical ideas to overcome forgetfulness, in your day-to-day activities.
| e.g. setting an alarm | |
What is the commonest type of forgetfulness, according to Lynd?
What does the author mean when he says the letter in his pocket leads an unadventurous life?
What made people wonder about the absentmindedness of their fellowbeings?
What are our memories filled with?
What kind of absent-mindedness is regarded as a virtue by Lynd?
Narrate the plight of the baby on its day out.
You have borrowed a branded cricket bat from your reluctant friend for an outstation match. After returning home you realize you have absent-mindedly left it in the hotel room. Write a letter of apology and regret to your friend.
Many of us have unused, old but valuable items at home. If we wish to get rid of them, we can sell them at an auction. Items like paintings, jewels, household articles, vehicles, even houses can be auctioned.
The flowchart below will help you understand how an auction is conducted.

Describe the activity that was going on in the sale-room at King Street.
What kind of excuses did the narrator think he could make?
The narrator would not forget two things about his friend. What are they?
The narrator had been a safe contributor at the auction, as ______.
“And I got it.” Here ‘it’ refers to the ______.
The narrator could not pretend to have made a mistake in bidding. Why?
Narrate the circumstances that led to the narrator getting into a tight corner, by his own folly
Explain how the narrator got out of the tight corner that he was in.
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 |
In what ways have universities improved the society?
How do Universities mould students apart from imparting academic education to them?
Give a few instances of Bryson’s confused acts.
What happened to Bryson when he leaned to tie his shoelace?
What was Bryson’s worst accident on a plane?
How would staying away from liquid mischief benefit Bryson?
What was the reaction of Bryson’s wife to his antics?
Bring out the pun in the title ‘The Accidental Tourist’ (one who happens to travel by accident or one who meets with accidents often on his or her trips!).
As a fellow passenger of Bill Bryson on the flight, make a diary entry describing his clumsy behaviour during the trip and the inconveniences caused to others as a result of his nervousness.
