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प्रश्न
How does the horse serve as a true friend and companion to Iona?
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उत्तर
When Iona realised that nobody was listening to him and that he had nobody to go to grieve at his loss, he turned to his horse. He tried to talk to his passengers, the officers, the drunkards, and the young cabdriver, about his son; how he fell ill, what did he say before he died. It was about to be a week since the mishap and the Cabby had had nobody to talk to so far. Finally, he decided to go to look after his horse. It was unbearably painful for him to picture his son when he was alone. So he tried to keep himself occupied. He offered hay to the little horse as that was all he could as he had no corn as he did not earn much for he had lost his young son, he explained it to the horse. Iona's feelings were too much for him. The driver goes on explaining the whole story of his son to the horse, while the horse listened patiently and breathed over his master's hand like a true mate.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
A1. Order
Arrange the following sentences in the chronological order as they appear in the passage:
(i) On celebrations, parents can invest Rs. 200 and plant a sapling of a tree representing the child’s birth star.
(ii) He wants to create Brihat Panchvati.
(iii) He has been able to increase the areas of the Pavitra VanaVana.
(iv) Plans are afoot to create a Saptaswara forest.
Today, Reddy is one of the most well - known environment specialists in India. With his influence, he has been able to increase the areas of the Pavitra Vana and has plans to bring about awareness of Puranic trees and flowers for the knowledge of the Indian citizen.
He wants to create near the Pavitra Vana, a Brihat Panchavati so that parents can show their children the forest where Shakuntala lived or Sita spent her final days. There will also be a hillock where people can meditate. Plans are also afoot create a Saptaswara forest, pertaining to different ragas in music. Scientists have found that certain plants react in a particular way to different ragas. So in such a forest, when a musician performs certain ragas, the plants will reach in such a manner that it will benefit the audience, the musician and the whole environment. The other idea is an ecopark for children. On celebrations, like birthdays, parents can invest Rs. 200 and plant a sapling of a tree representing the child's birth star. The plant will also carry the child's name. The Pavitra Vana also houses a garden of Prophet Mohammed, which has some plants mentioned in the Holy Quran. There is the date plant - sacred to Islam - and the Mimosops elengi, the latter a highly fragrant variety. There is also the garden of Eden for housing plants sacred to Christianity, but the Pavitra Vana authorities have to procure most of them in the new sections.
A2. Find specialities
Write down the specialities of the following:
(i) Brihat Panchavati: ........................ ..... . .
(ii) Saptaswara Forest: ..................... ..... .............. . .
(iii) Eco-park: ..................................... . .
(iv) A garden of Prophet Mohammed:
A3. Antonyms Find antonyms for the following words from the passage:
(i) same
(ii) decrease
(iii) destroy
(iv) lost
A4. Language study
(i) He wants to create near the Pavitra Vana, a Brihat Panchavati. [Pick out an infinitive from the given line and use it in your own sentence]
(ii) Reddy is one of the most well-known environment specialists in India. [Begin with: Very few ………]
A5. Personal Response
Do you think one person alone can create an awareness towards environment conservation ? Support, your answer with appropriate reasons.
Why do dolphins cover their long noses with sponges or shells ?
Read the extract and do the following activities :
B1 Likes and dislikes :
(i) The child likes eating _______
(ii) The child dislikes eating _______
They won’t eat peas, don’t like your bread -
For something in it crunches;
They gag on fat, the gravy’s gross,
They won’t eat grapes in bunches.
Tomatoes, onions, peppers, fish
Garlic nor cottage cheese;
Oh, it’s a dish uncommon rare
That truly seems to please.
No red sauce may the ice cream have,
“It’s bleeding,” they will say;
And gravely hand it to their mum
To take it to clean away
But let us speak of chocolate cake,
It must be frosted o’er;
They’ll devour three full slabs,
And calmly ask for more.
Oh, I do so always love to eat
With picky little pests,
Whose parents joy to make them
The most undesirable guests!
B2 What message does the poem convey for children?
B3 Pick out two pairs of rhyming words from the poem.
Would you agree that the author’s grandmother was a person strong in character? If yes, give instances that show this.
Describe the mental condition of the voyagers on 4 and 5 January.
Briefly explain the following statement from the text.
“You neither travelled to the past nor the future. You were in the present experiencing a different world.”
The school system often curbs individual talents. Discuss.
You will probably agree that this story does not have breathless adventure and exciting action. Then what in your opinion makes it interesting?
What impression would you form of a state where the King was 'just and placid'?
‘The Tale of Melon City’ has been narrated in a verse form. This is a unique style which lends extra charm to an ancient tale. Find similar examples in your language. Share them in the class.
Discuss the following in pairs or in groups of four:
'It is time to realise that unless we modify the established notion of literature as something written, we will silently witness the decline of various Indian oral traditions'
The peacock is a colourful bird. How does the poem capture the various colours that its plumage displays?
Try rewriting the lecture as a formal essay and examine Forster’s statement: 'since the novel is itself often colloquial, it may possibly withhold some of its secrets from the graver and grander streams of criticism’.
Read the extract and state whether the following statement is true or false. Correct the false statement.
The author wanted to grow the desi variety of rice.
Read the extract and state whether the following statement is true or false. Correct the false statement.
The aroma of the ‘desi’ rice would spread around the village.
Answer the given question in your own words.
What decision did the Swallow finally make? Was it a wise one? Comment.
Answer the given question in your own words.
Why did the Swallow finally decide not to leave the Prince?
For preparing questions based on the poem, an overall understanding of the poem is a must. Discuss with your partner and prepare a set of five questions.
For example:
- What is the name of the bridge?
- ________________________________
- ________________________________
- ________________________________
- ________________________________
- ________________________________
Read the lesson and name the following.
The First surgeon to perform operations ______
Fill in the gaps in the table of Degrees of Comparison.
| Positive | Comparative | Superlative | |
| (1) | ____________ | ____________ | oldest |
| (2) | ____________ | healthier | ____________ |
| (3) | near | ____________ | ____________ |
| (4) | ____________ | finer | ____________ |
| (5) | ____________ | ____________ | earliest |
| (6) | small | ____________ | ____________ |
| (7) | ____________ | faster | ____________ |
| (8) | high | ____________ | ____________ |
Match the professions with the field of work.
| Profession | Field of work | ||
| (1) | Chief Minister | (a) | Business |
| (2) | Magistrate | (b) | Transport |
| (3) | Soldier | (c) | Construction |
| (4) | Trader | (d) | Administration |
| (5) | Builder | (e) | Education |
| (6) | Driver | (f) | Defence |
| (7) | Teacher | (g) | Law |
Select the correct options :
A Midsummer-Night’s Dream is a ___________________.
- poetic drama
- comedy of errors
- a comedy based on fantasy
- a character play
- a revenge tragedy
- belongs to realm of dreams
Mayor Peter Stockmann is a contrast to Dr. Thomas Stockmann. Justify.
Discuss the following question after you have seen a presentation of the ‘ad’.
What would happen if you ate proper meals like rice and dal or dal-roti?
What is your favourite time of the day? Describe it in detail.
Read the passage aloud playing the roles of the different characters.
Link the items in the three columns properly.
| A | B | C |
| The past | A sea beneath a cloudless sun | A pleasant time which has ended |
| The present hour | A soft and mild autumn evening | An exciting, thrilling time which has no end. |
| The future | A green and flowery spray Where a young bird sits | A time, full of life in which you gather strength |
Explain the idea of ‘Conservation of Nature through Livelihood’ briefly, using the example given here.
Write the following:
The sights mentioned in the third stanza.
Fill in the blank choosing the appropriate word/idiom from the lesson.
While arguing with his elders he had ______.
Describe the following with the help of the (The Twelve Months) story.
Winter
Name the following.
Hosts of the 1936 Olympic Games.
Write a short note on ‘money’.
What is a website?
Identify the character or speaker.
He was the chief of all spirits.
Were the policemen willing to leave the house?
Use this passage to play the game. You can collect information on other famous personalities and play too.
Charlie Chaplin was born on April 16, 1889, in London England. His birth name was Charles Spencer Chaplin, though he had many nicknames growing up such as Charlie, Charlot, and The Little Tramp. His father, Charles Chaplin, and his mother, Hannah Chaplin, were inducted into the music hall of fame, leading the way to his exposure even as a young boy. His first onstage moment was when he was 5 years old; he sang a song that was intended to be sung by his own mother; she had become ill at the time of the performance, so little Charlie Chaplin stood instead and performed for his mother.
Charlie Chaplin came to the United States in 1910, at the age of 21. He was brought to New York, which was known to be a great place to start out for anyone trying to become a professional actor. Two years later, in 1913, Chaplin signed his very first contract at Keystone and it was no time before he headed to Hollywood. His first movie premiered in 1914, “Making a Living,” and went on to make over 35 movies total in that year alone. Charlie Chaplin grew to become one of the most popular and successful actors of all time. The moment that really kicked off his long career was in 1921 when he starred in, and produced, his first full-length film called “The Kid.” From then on, most people all over the world knew Charlie Chaplin and loved his movies. He had a great career and life, dying on December 25, 1977, in Vevey, Switzerland. He had apparently died of natural causes in his sleep from old age.
Which theory of Ramanujan helps the ATMs to dispense cash?
What kind of learning brings joy to you?
What makes us happy and free, according to the poet?
Why did Alice follow the rabbit?
What did Amma mean when she said tomatoes, ladies' fingers and corn came from other countries?
Why did Muthu say that he could walk along its side?
Describe the beauty of the blue mountain.
Complete the sentence given below with word/phrase.
The buffalo ______ in the hole.
Work in pair, find answer for the question and share in the class.
Why does the poet say the ‘ Spring is pretty’?
How is water produced in Mars?
How do we work?
Read the passage and colour one flag each time you read.
Our national emblem is taken from Ashoka’s pillar at Sarnath. It is found on all government documents, coins, currency notes, postcards, and envelopes. It consists of four lions standing back to back but, we can see only three lions at a time. There is a Dharma chakra in the centre of the base plate, with the figure of a bull in the right and that of a horse in the left. The entire structure is sitting on a lotus. The words ‘Sathyameva Jayate’ is written under it in Devanagari script. These words mean, ‘Truth alone Triumphs’.
Write the events won by these players.
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______ |
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______ |
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______ |
Do you love to seek answers to the questions?
Fill in the blank
He has bat ______ ball.
Do you like this kind of world?
What did Ani's parents teach her?
How does she move the brush?
Why was his father unable to sleep?
The Delhi government did not allow blind children to study Science after ____________.
Why did Nasruddin say, “It was my aim,” the third time?
How was the stump of the tree useful?
How does Tagore acknowledge Gandhi’s noble work?
