HSC Science (General) ११ वीं कक्षा - Maharashtra State Board Question Bank Solutions

Visit the library and collect at least five poems of any Nature poet. Write the poems along with their summary.

'Agriculture is the backbone of the Indian economy'. Fill in the boxes supporting this statement. Complete the following web diagram.

There are a number of challenges a farmer in India faces. Discuss with your friend, how it is possible to improve the condition of farmers.

The poet has observed the sower closely. Express in your own words the reverence the poet has for the sower.

The poet is prompted to call the sower an ‘august personality’ which means one who has reached the highest position in his workplace.

Explain this using the following point.

Hard work

The poet is prompted to call the sower an ‘august personality’ which means one who has reached the highest position in his workplace.

Explain this using the following point.

Perseverance

The poet is prompted to call the sower an ‘august personality’ which means one who has reached the highest position in his workplace.

Explain this using the following point.

Dedication

Write an appreciation of the poem considering the following points:

• About the poem/poet/title.
• Theme
• Poetic devices, language, style
• Special features/ novelties/focusing elements
• Values, message
• Your opinion about the poem.

Write a summary of the poem using the following points:

• Title
• Introductory paragraph (about the poem, type, nature, tone)
• Main body (central idea, the gist of the poem)
• Conclusion (opinion, views, appeal)

Compose a poem on a farmer in 4 to 6 lines in continuation of the following.

1. He sweats ________________
2. He does not fret ________________
3. He sows ________________
4. To the soil he bows ________________

Pick out the examples of alliteration from the poem and write them down.

'Seems to touch the starry skies'. The poet has used word imagery. Describe the idea and pick out other similar examples from the poem.

Agricultural is the principal occupation in Maharashtra that has many career opportunities.

Write in brief about the various career opportunities given above. You can collect the information from the following universities.

1. Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
2. Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Pune.
3. Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola.

Visit your college library or through the web, quest collects information on the ‘Green Revolution’ and ‘White Revolution’ in our country.

Colours mentioned in the hexagons given below are associated with something or the other. Discuss with your partner and fill in the blanks.

Imagine your younger sister is not paying attention to her studies and is seen wasting time playing games on her cell-phone. Suggest some ways that will help her to concentrate on her studies and overcome her bad habit.

You have noticed that many of your classmates are not interested in outdoor games or participating in co-curricular activities. Discuss some ways in which they will be encouraged to participate in activities.

The poet has described two different shades of human feelings by using imagery of various forces of Nature in the poem. Pick out the terms or phrases that describe them. Complete the table given below. One is done for you.

‘I hear the bright bee hum.’ The poet has used the word ‘hum’ that indicates the sound made by the bee. This is an example of Onomatopoeia. The poet has used different figures of speech like alliteration, inversion, and hyperbole in the poem. Identify them and pick out the lines accordingly.

Hyperbole

‘I hear the bright bee hum.’ The poet has used the word ‘hum’ that indicates the sound made by the bee. This is an example of Onomatopoeia. The poet has used different figures of speech like alliteration, inversion, and hyperbole in the poem. Identify them and pick out the lines accordingly.

Inversion