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प्रश्न
Discuss in groups/pairs and make a list of the weapons used in the old times and in the present times.
| Weapons used in the past | Weapons used nowadays |
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उत्तर
| Weapons used in the past | Weapons used nowadays |
| sword | guns |
| javelin | rifles |
| spear | bombs |
| dagger-axe | missiles |
| mace | revolver |
| maduvu | laser cannon |
| katar | hand grenades |
| katana | land mines |
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Pick out from the extract of the play two lines that provide evidence for the following.
Joan of Arc:
Her confidence
Using the following points, frame a character-sketch of Joan of Arc, in your own words and write it in your notebook. Suggest an attractive title for the same.
- confidence
- courage
- optimism
- determination
- patriotism
From the extract, find what the following is compared to and why:
The Dauphin in Chinon is like ..............................
Say why? Write it in your notebook.
Joan wanted to meet Captain Squire, OR Explain why Joan wanted to meet Captain Squire.
From an Indian History Book or Internet find out information about Indian Women (queens) who led battles. (For example, Rani of Jhansi and Rani Karnawati of Mewad). Write 3 points of similarity and 3 points of contrast between any one of the above Indian Queens and Joan of Arc. Write in your own words.
| Similarities | Contrast |
| (a) ........................ | (i) ........................ |
| (b) ........................ | (ii) ........................ |
| (c) ........................ | (iii) ........................ |
Discuss in groups whether you would like to join Armed Forces. Yes/No Say Why? Why not? Each one should give 2 to 3 reasons for their response.
Also discuss what areas of work are open for women in Armed Forces in India.
Imagine that you are the captain of your school Kabaddi/Football team. Your final match is against a very strong team. Your team members are sure that they shall lose.
Prepare a short pep-talk of about 60 to 80 words that you would give as a Captain, to encourage your team and make them change their defeated attitude. Write it down in your notebook.
Match the comparisons as given in the extract.
| 1. | as easy as ............. | a. | like sheep |
| 2. | as mad as ............. | b. | like a rat in the corner |
| 3. | drive the soldiers ............. | c. | a bit of a miracle |
| 4. | The Dauphin is ............. | d. | as she is |
| 5. | Joan of Arc is ............. | e. | the steward |
| f. | chasing a cow |
From an Indian history book or Internet find out information about Indian Women (queens) who led battles. (For example, Rani of Jhansi and Rani Karnawati of Mewad). Write any 3 points of similarity and 3 points of contrast between any one of the above Indian Queens and Joan of Arc. Write in your own words.
| Similarities | Contrast |
| a. ........... | a. ........... |
| b. ........... | b. ........... |
| c. ........... | c. ........... |
Read the extract from G. B. Shaw’s play on Joan of Arc and fill in the Tree diagram.
