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प्रश्न
Give reasons for the following.
What were the results of the CT scan?
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उत्तर
King Tut is one of the first mummies to undergo a CT scan. The CT scan came up with some new clues about the life and death of King Tut. It provided precise data for an accurate forensic reconstruction of King Tut. The CT scan displayed the mummy from head to toe creating 1,700 digital X-ray images in cross section. It showed a grey head, neck vertebrae, a hand, several images of rib cages, and a transection of the skull.
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Read the following extract carefully and present the information in the form of notes with the help of the given clues :
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was the first Vice President and second President of India.
He was a teacher, a philosopher and 'an author. He had introduced the thinking of Western idealist philosophers like Plato, Plontinus, Bergson into Indian thought.
He was born on 5th of September, 1888 in a poor Brahmin family. As his father could not afford his education expenses, Radhakrishnan supported most of his education
through scholarships. He completed his B.A. and M.A. with majors in philosophy. He went on to become a professor of philosophy. He showed that Indian Philosophy, once translated into standard academic jargon, is worthy of being called philosophy by Western standards.
He thus, placed Indian Philosophy on world map.
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan had established a strong relationship with the Soviet Union when he w Is appointed as the ambassador to the Soviet Union.
He has been honoured with many awards for his achievements nationally and internationally. He was honoured with the Bharat Ratna in 1954. He is also acknowledged with the Templeton Prize, Peace Prize of German Book Trade, Order of Merit and many other honours.
Title : Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
Birth : 5th September, 1888
Qualifications : B.A. ___________
Introduced thinking of : _________,_________and ____ into Indian thought.
Work : Translated_____________ into standard____________
Ambassador : __________________________________
Honours : National___________
International Order of Merit
If your friends get here before 7 o’clock we can take them out for dinner.
(Rewrite: Using ‘unless’)
As a member of the Student Council of you school, you wish to start an old clothes collection drive. These clothes are to be donate to an orphanage nearby. Write a proposal in not more than 150 words, stating the steps you would take to make it a seccess.
In the following items, sentence A is complete, while sentence B is not. Complete sentence B, making it as similar as possible to sentence A. Write sentence B.
(A) She said that she would return the book to the library the next day.
(B) She said, “She will return the book in the library tomorrow”.
Analyse the use of imagery in the poem ‘The Bangle sellers’.
How does Dahl compare the leisure activities of children in the past and their activities now.
Describe in your own words the poet’s feelings when he sees the host of golden daffodils ?
Explain the following:
They flash upon that inward eye Which is the bliss of solitude;
There's nobody on the house-tops now...
Just a palsied few at the windows set;
For the best of the sight is, all allow,
At the Shambles' Gate-or, better yet,
By the very scaffold's foot, I trow.
Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.
What is ‘shamble’?
What is the message of the poem?
The eight other runners pulled up on their heels
The ones who had trained for so long to complete
one by one they all turned around and went back to help him
And brought the young boy to his feet.
Then all the nine runners joined hands and continued
The hundred-yard dash now reduced to a walk
And a banner above that said (Special Olympics)
Could not have been more on the mark.
That's how the race ended, with nine gold medals
They came to the finish line holding hands still
And a standing ovation and nine beaming faces
Said more than these words ever will.
Read the lines given above and answer the following question:
Explain with reference to context.
Anderson through the story a Little Match Girl gives an idea about the Victorian society of his times?
What is the central conflict of the story “All Summer in a Day”?
Shakespeare's minor characters play an important part in the development of the plot. What purpose do Dogberry, Verges and the Company of the Watch serve in the play Much Ado About Nothing?
Join the following sentence to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so.
My grandfather is very old. He is very active.
Write a composition (350 – 400 words) on the following:
Write an original story that begins with the words : “He was the funniest boy I had ever met. He would make everyone laugh………”
Given on the next page is a picture of a yacht. Label the parts of the yacht using the terms given in the box
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Bow |
cabin |
rudder |
cockpit |
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stern |
boom |
mainsail |
mast |

Give reasons for the following.
King Tut’s body has been subjected to repeated scrutiny.
Given below is an interesting combination of words. Explain why they have been used together.
funerary treasures
Make posters to highlight the importance of the Green Movement.
Write a letter to your friend narrating your experiences in a rescue operation.
Write a short story beginning with this sentence:
When the last of the guests left, I went back into the hall.
'A bird in hand is worth two in the bush'.
a. Explain the above statement in the literal sense.
b. Explain it in the context in which it is mentioned in the story.
What clues did Sherlock Holmes work upon to get at the fact that the story of the three Garridebs was a ruse?
What was John Garrideb's objective in inventing the story of Alexander Hamilton Garrideb and his legacy?
Find out the information about the qualification and eligibility required in the profession related to wildlife such as:
Tour Manager
Write your views/opinions in brief on the following topic.
Steps to be taken to eradicate inequality.
Imagine that you are one of the soldiers from 18 Grenadiers on the mission Tiger Hill. Narrate your experience of the war to your friend.
Given below is the poem 'Blue Sky' by Mark Hastings. Imagine a poem of a similar kind by replacing the word blue. You can add any colour or object of your choice and write a poem of four lines.

For example, replace 'blue' with
- Starry sky above me _______________
- Cloudy sky above me _____________
Guess the meaning of the above proverbs and write them down along with a sentence of your own.
Choose any novel/book that you enjoyed. Prepare a synopsis of the novel. It should include the major events and the links between them as described in the novel. You may prepare a chapter-wise outline first and then put the outlines together to write a brief synopsis.
Gather information on any one of the following by talking to your elders, family members, and from other sources in your mother tongue and write a short note on it in English.
Something that you use to decorate your home on special occasions.
What is the meaning of ‘intellectual rubbish’?
Imagine you are the lion and someone is interviewing you.
Write the answer to the following question.
Who were your companions on the way to Oz?
Read about the space mission of Sunita Williams. Imagine you are going to interview her. Frame 10 to 12 interview relevant questions regarding-
- her early life, training
- education
- her actual flight into space
- future plans
- her message to viewers.
The poem describes the sad demise of the Captain. How would you console the son of the Captain? Write a short paragraph using the points given below.
- Expressing grief on the death.
- An act of God.
- Words/sentences giving strengths and courage to face the situation.
- Add your own points.
Your class has to stage a Puppet Show in the Assembly Open Forum on the topic ‘Child Labour’. Divide yourselves into groups and discuss the requirements for the presentation like a storyline, characters, dialogues, choice of puppets, and music for the interlude. Now complete the dialogues given below.
| Ramesh | Let us present a Puppet Show on CHILD LABOUR for our Assembly Open Forum. |
| Mohammed | That is a very good idea! Let us start planning right away. |
| Geetha | _______________________________________________________? |
| Leema | I suggest we begin with the storyline first. |
| Mani | How ___________________________________________________ ? |
| Ramesh | We can have around five characters. |
| Mohammed | What __________________________________________________ ? |
| Meena | We can focus on the problems of poverty and illiteracy as the major reasons for child labour. |
| Ramesh | Can _________________________________________________? |
| Leema | I am good at making stick puppets. I will make them myself. But I require some help. |
| Mani | I ________________________ . Tell me, ______________________. |
| Leema | Thank you, Mani. Let us stay back after the meeting and discuss. |
| Ramesh | Have ___________________________ ? |
| Meena | I think we should have some music for the interlude. |
| Geetha | That would make it really interesting. I will get my music group to start working on the tunes for our puppet show. |
Look at the two trees. One is a green flourishing tree and the other, a brown withering tree.

The class will now be divided into two groups. Group A will list down the agents that support a tree’s growth. Group B will list down those that prevent it. Once the groups are ready with their lists, a few representatives from each group will write down the lists on the black board.
If you are asked to choose from any one of these toys which one do you choose? Give reasons. (plastic toys, wooden toys, clay toys, metallic toys)
Now complete the following suitably.
I was sitting in a taxi yesterday when _________
Write rhyming words for the words given below. One has been done for you.
- morning - evening
- car
- high
- boots
- heat
- where
In the sentence below the capital letter, comma, full stop and question mark are missing. Put these in the correct place.
what is the colour of the sky
Which country would you like to visit when you grow up?
Make a project by drawing or pasting.
- a map of that country, its national flag
- stamps of the country, its currency
- some famous monuments or landmarks
How is school education in the village different from that in the city?
The grandmother appreciated the value of education. Give instances in support of your answer.
As Sletherby, would you apologize to Bertie for your rude behavior? Give reasons.
Why did they sympathize with the first patient?
How did the author react on seeing his photograph?
Aunt Jane seemed to think that there was a mistake in the wedding present she had given Jack. Why?
Write an essay of about 200 word
The profession you would like to choose
Write a paragraph of about 150 word, on the following topic.
The importance of Good Health
Installing a computer
The description of installing a computer in your study room is given in the form of jumbled sentences. Rearrange the sentences in the right order and form a coherent paragraph.
| 1. | Once you connect the CPU, connect the keyboard and mouse. |
| 2. | Before turning on the power, check that all parts are connected to the CPU. |
| 3. | First, open the box and take out the computer parts. |
| 4. | Plug both the computer and the monitor with a power cord. |
| 5. | Set the computer on a table or flat surface. |
| 6. | Finally, turn on the power. |
Answer the following question as briefly as possible and with close reference to the relevant text.
Referring closely to the poem, We are the Music Makers, refer to any two examples given by the poet which identify poets and singers as “movers and shakers.”
Read the given sentence and underline the 'no' word.
Ram has no book.
Read the given sentence and underline the no word.
Was Gopal nowhere around?
As a member of the Student Council of your school, you wish to set up a Food Club to promote healthy eating habits among students. Write a proposal in not more than 150 words, outlining the steps that you will take to make this club a success.
What strategies do you use when you study on your own?
Complete the dialogue.
| Anil: | Which is your favourite book? |
| Sunil: | ______________________ |
| Anil: | What type of book is it? |
| Sunil: | _____________________ |
