Advertisements
Advertisements
प्रश्न
How does the banyan tree stand out as different from other trees? What details of the tree does the poet highlight in the poem?
Advertisements
उत्तर
In Bhagavad Geeta, Krishna said, “Of all the trees I am Banyan Tree”. Banyan is considered to be the most pious tree in Hindu mythology. It is believed that Buddha renounced under the banyan tree in Bodh Gaya. There are many more such stories that this tree encompasses in its age-old aerial roots that fall to the ground mysteriously. The poet is impressed by its huge figure as he says, “the great tree revealed its rings of two hundred years”. The physical description of the banyan carves an image of an enigma. The tree's aerial roots dangling from above to reach out to the ground. They are the proof of all the years and decades the tree has lived. It is a tough tree and it takes more than usual effort to bring it down. And when it happens, all watched it fall in terror and fascination, the slaughter of the age-old banyan tree. It feels as if raw mythology was revealed its age to the poet and his folk.
APPEARS IN
संबंधित प्रश्न
Describe Miss Stapleton's first encounter with Sir Henry in about 125 words
Attempt the following in 150-200 words.
Write a character sketch of Bishop Brooks as he appears in Helen Keller's − The Story of My Life.
Answer any four of the following in 30 – 40 words each:
(a) How did his experience at the YMCA swimming pool affect Douglas?
(b) What hospitality did the peddler receive from the crofter?
(c) Aunt Jennifer;s efforts to get rid of her fear proved to be futile. Comment.
(d) What does Stephen Spender want to be done for the children of the school in a slum?
(e) What kind of life was enjoyed by crown prince Jung Bahadur till he reached the age of twenty?
(f) Where, when and how did Dr. Sadao meet Hana?
Answer any four of the following in 30 − 40 words each :
(a) What does Saheb look for in the garbage dumps?
(b) How was Gandhi treated at Rajendra Prasad's house?
(c) Why does one feel 'a sudden strangeness' on counting to twelve and keeping quiet?
(d) Mention any two things which cause pain and suffering. (A Thing of Beauty)
(e) When was the Tiger King in danger of losing his throne?
(f) What role did the American professor play in bringing Hana and Sadao together?
When and how did the people of Iping grow suspicious of the invisible man ?
Discuss in groups of four.
The sensitive behaviour of hill-folk.
Discuss in groups of four.
The reasons why people willingly undergo the travails of difficult journeys.
Narrate 'The Tale of Melon City' in your own words.
How has the poet brought out her emotional attachment to her mother tongue?
'Whose roots lay deeper than our lives' – what aspect of human behaviour does this line reflect?
complete the following sentence.
Ajoy reported about ________________.
State whether the following statement is True or False. Correct the false statement by finding evidence from the poem to support your remark.
The poet repents planting the cherry tree.
Discuss the activities carried out by a farmer.
Using points from the lesson, give the details of the following in a short paragraph.
International Kite Festival at Ahmedabad.
Expand the idea inherent in the following proverb :
Fools rush in where angels fear to tread - Alexander Pope.
Say WHY. . . . . .
Hardy and Ramanujan could not talk freely with each other.
Play the roles of an interviewer and a Great Indian Bustard and present the interview in the classroom.
The consequences of Oberon’s jealousy for Titania are comic rather than tragic. Comment.
What did Mr. Gizare appreciate the most?
Read the following sentence aloud. Write who said it and to whom.
“Would you lend me this, just this?”
Read the passage and name the following.
He was killed by a poisoned arrow that entered his heel.
Read the following and observe the use of tenses.
‘Last week I witnessed a strange accident. Let me tell you about it. The signal flashes green. Vehicles start in the opposite direction. They move fast. Suddenly a speeding motorcyclist tries to cut across, from the wrong side. He is about to collide with a loaded truck. He applies the brakes. He falls and slides out with his bike from under the truck. He comes out unscathed on the other side.’
- When an event, which has occurred in the past, is narrated in the Present Tense to create a dramatic effect its Tense is called the ‘Dramatic Present Tense’.
- Now try to relate Jayant’s sci-fi story, in brief, in the dramatic past tense.
Write the symbol that is used in the poem to represent the following idea.
It was tempting and needed to be tried.
The poet uses words to create pictures or 'images' in the reader’s mind. For example, 'And sparkle out among the fern.'
Write down other lines that create images or pictures in your mind. (Any 3)
Find from the Internet and write down.
Which character from the play sings this song?
Put the following events in proper order.
- Holmes and others go to the bank.
- Clay digs a tunnel.
- Ross closes the office of the 'Red-headed League'.
- Holmes catches the criminal Clay.
- Clay and Ross enter the cellar to steal the gold.
- The bank received a lot of gold from the Bank of France.
- Holmes visits the area around Mr. Wilson’s shop.
Who said the following, to whom, and when?
"Ah no, to thee I sing: he sings to God.”
Why did Holena and her mother go out in the snow themselves?
Look at the photographs on textbook pages 19-20 carefully and imagine the following:
- The colours, shape, size, actions, etc. of what you see in the picture.
- The sound/sounds you may hear at the scene of the photograph.
- How the different things, birds, animals, etc. in the picture feel to the touch.
- The smell / smells you may smell at the scene of the picture.
- The taste of what you see in the pictures.
In short, let your imagination include oil your five senses.
Now, write short descriptions of any 8-10 of your choice.
Remember to make use of your senses (one or more!) when you describe a photograph. You will find the following words and phrases useful. You may also use other words you know.
Who were on the ship? How were they related to Prospero?
Why was the narrator sorry to have paid attention to the footsteps?
Answer the following question in about 80-120 word.
If you were to live in the Complaining Street, how would you deal with the people who grumble?
Identify the speaker/character.
‘ The one that spits deadly poison straight into its opponent’s eyes.’
What kind of a life do you want to lead in this world?
When are we in a state of trance?
Identify the character/speaker.
One side makes you big, the other side makes you small.
Activity
It’s fun to help out in the kitchen. You can even practice reading aloud when reading the recipe. And you can learn a little math by figuring out how to measure. Here are a few fun items to make that are “Alice” themed.
Identify the speaker/character.
Don't worry, Madam, it's only a warning.
The ______ is a biological relative of tortoises.
The second daughter ________ the milet to a flock of birds.
Which place was the last stand of the Indian army?
Read the passage three times and colour a bull for each time.
Mr. Murugan is a farmer. He has a small piece of land and two bulls. He takes good care of his bulls as they help him in farming. Every morning, he takes the bulls for grazing. When it rains he ploughs the land with the bulls. As he has no one to help he starts sowing the seed before sunrise. He irrigates the crop till it grows. He reaps and binds the crop then takes it to thrash the paddy. Finally, with the help of the bulls, he takes the paddy to his house.
What was his master’s advice?
Arrange the actions of Robinson by numbering from 1 to 10.
______ over heard her father’s talking on the phone about the robbery.
Divide the following word.
hotel
Choose and write the adverbs to complete the sentence.
My dog barks ______.
Meena studied in ______ standard.
Try your own.
Find and write the clues.
Clue for lame ______.
Where do the moles save their food?
Why do the leafcutter ants grow the fungus?
Where do the crocodiles save?
Do you think it is right for the tanker to take water? Why?
Try your own.
Match with their storing places.
What will help us grow?
Choose the correct one.
Elephant
Match the rhyming words.
| strokes | floor |
| shore | rush |
| brush | chokes |
Based on the poet’s idea of true success, think of four people in your surroundings - your family, neighbours, friends, teachers, classmates, etc. who have achieved true success. Write, in short, what makes them successful.
