HSC Science कक्षा १२ - Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary Education Question Bank Solutions

What happened in the grand finale?

How does Dr. Barnard know the boy who played the trolley’s driver?

What was the profound lesson that Dr. Barnard learnt from the boys?

Detail the statistics Dr. Barnard has provided in his speech.

What happened when the doctor couple were crossing the street?

What injuries did they sustain in the accident?

Dr. Barnard couldn’t find any nobility in suffering. Why?

Why does Dr. Barnard find suffering of children heartbreaking?

How did the boy who played the mechanic lose his eyesight?

Why does Dr. Barnard describe the blind boy as a ‘walking horror’?

What were the problems the trolley driver suffered from?

Give an account of the medical problems for which the two boys were hospitalized.

“These two children had given me a profound lesson …” Elucidate.

Describe the ‘Grand Prix’ at Cape Town’s Red Cross Children’s Hospital.

How did a casual incident in a hospital help Dr. Barnard perceive a new dimension of life?

Life is unjust and cruel to certain people. Do they all resign themselves to their fate? Can you think of some who have fought their disabilities heroically and remained a stellar example for others? (for e.g. the astrophysicist Stephen Hawking, a paraplegic). Give an account of one such person and his/her struggle to live a fruitful life.

Listen to the passage being read out. Based on your understanding, complete the statements given below with appropriate answers.

Boredom
We have all experienced boredom sometime or the other. Boredom occurs when a person is unable to stay attentive. It is something more than an unpleasant feeling. It can make you angry and frustrated and lead to negative physical health consequences.

How boredom affects one physically
A study reveals that when a person is affected by acute boredom his eyelids droop and the face assumes a frown. There is a gradual loss of ability to coordinate movements. These symptoms are accompanied by mental fatigue and a slowing down of thought processes. A bored person at work is likely to make many more errors than one who is not bored. We should never let boredom take charge. There are several easy ways to overcome boredom.

Here are a few practical suggestions:

• Set goals for yourself, work towards them.
• Develop an interest in hobbies and crafts.
• Socialize, stay in the company of cheerful people.
• Take up a charitable cause.
• Exercise regularly.

Coming out of boredom will feel like breaking free from a cold, dark room into the outdoors on a warm, sunny day

1. Boredom occurs when a person is unable to ______
2. ______ and ______ are emotional consequences of boredom.
3. Two physical signs of acute boredom are
4. How does boredom affect the quality of work a person does?
5. Mention two ways by which one can overcome boredom.

You are rushing to attend to an important work and you witness an accident on your way. Will you go to the rescue of the injured person? Share your views with the class.

Every person should take up the responsibility to serve the society in his or her own way. Discuss the various ways in which you can serve the society

Pair work: Practise the dialogue with another student. Then write a similar dialogue between a student and the class teacher regarding an educational trip.