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प्रश्न
Look at the table given below and write a short paragraph based on it in about 120 words :
The following table shows irregular rainfall causing low groundwater level in Nashik district, and Talukawise its worst hit villages.
| Drop in water level | Talukas | |||
| 0 to 1 meter | Nashik, Igatpuri, Niphad, Chandwad, Kalwan, Deola, Tryambakeshwar | |||
| 1 to 2 meters | Sinnar, Yeola, Nandgaon, Satana, Malegaon | |||
| Worst Hit Areas | ||||
| Talukas | Situation over coming months | |||
| Oct.-Dec. | Jan-Mar. | Apr.-June | Total | |
| Igatpuri | 01 | 06 | 49 | 56 |
| Malegaon | 31 | 54 | 37 | 122 |
| Nandgaon | 08 | 17 | 37 | 62 |
| Niphad | 01 | 04 | 47 | 52 |
| Source: Times of India, Nashik Times, City Edn. Date: Oct. 18, 2018 |
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उत्तर
Erratic Rainfall pulls down Groundwater Levels
According to The Times of India, Nashik Times, City Edition dated October 18, 2018, irregular rainfall has led to a drastic drop in groundwater level in 12 talukas in Nashik district. There is a drop in the water level of up to one metre in Nashik, Igatpuri, Niphad, Chandwad, Kalwan, Deola and Trimbakeshwar talukas. Worse off are the talukas of Sinnar, Yeola, Nandgaon, Satana and Malegaon, with a drop of 1 to 2 metres in groundwater level. The situation over the coming months is grim, with many villages being affected. The worst hit is Malegaon taluka, With 122 villages facing problems, followed by Nandgaon taluka with 62 villages and Igatpuri taluka with 56 villages. Niphad taluka is not far behind with 52 villages likely to be hit by water shortage.
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A1. Information Transfer (Non-verbal to verbal)
'Transfer the following information into a paragraph form.
Manuscripts collected from both students and teachers.
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Throughly screened, necessary additions, alterations. omissions are made.
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Preparing a rough draft
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Manuscripts along with a dummy sent to the printer
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Proof correction
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Sent for final printing
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A2. Here are some tips about keeping healthy as given in a Science magazine. Read and
write in the form of Do's and Don'ts (table):
You must include vegetables and fruits in your diet and drink a lot of water. You should avoid junk food and aerated water. You shouldn't sit for long period of time. Rather you should exercise regularly. You shouldn't ignore the importance of good breathing habits. Try breathing deeply whenever you think of it. See to it that you leep for at least 7 hour a day. In fact, you should avoid irregular timings.
A1.Books have the power to inspire and do many more things. Observe the web diagram and convert the information into a paragraph. Add a few more points to the given information:
A2. Read the given information and fill the table provided:
Acclaimed in Indian classics as the Kalpavriksha, the all giving tree the coconut palm grows in several states in India. The coconut palm is member of the plant family Arecaceae popularly known as palm family. It flourishes on sandy soils requiring high humidity abundant sunlight and high rainfall for optimal growth. All parts of the palm are used in some way or another in the daily life of the people. Coconut water provides a refreshing and nutritious drink. The firm kernel that line the inside is high in calories and the white milk extracted from it is used in many different ways. Oil extracted from dried mature coconuts is used as cooking oil. The leaves are braided to make thatched roof and mats. The mid ribs of the leaves are dried and tied together to make brooms. The coconut shell and husk are good sources of efficient fuel. During religious ceremonies married women are often presented with a coconut along with a few grains of rice as a symbol of fertility and prosperity.
| Name : | |
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Study carefully the following pie-chart about the Income Sources of a City Budget and write a short continuing paragraph based on it in about 120 words :
Read the following extract and extend it by adding an imaginary paragraph of your own in about 120 words :
Rosalind and Orlando were married at once in the forest
and on the same day Oliver who was 110 longer selfish and married Celia. Just as they were going to be married, a mess,enger came to ask Duke senior to go back to his dukedom. Celia s fathcr; Duke Frederick, had mended his wicked ways and asked his brother to return.
Frederick had set out with a11 anny to fight the old Duke, but on his way he had met a wise and holy man, who had persuaded him that it was wrong and wicked to drive his elder brother from the court. So Frederick had given up the dukedom and the good.
Duke could go home again. There was great rejoicing in the forest of Arden, under the greenwood tree. Frederick was forgiven and Duke senior and his followers returned from the forest to live happily in their Own homes.
Read the following extract and extend it by adding an imaginary paragraph of your own in about 120 words:
[You may begin with: Mrs. Green: May I come in.......]
"May I come in?" asked the pink lady.
"Please come in," said my mother. "Do sit down. Do you require a room'?"
"Not today, thank you. I'm staying with Padre Dutt.
He insisted on putting me up. But I may want room for a day or two -- lust for old time's sake."
"You've stayed here before."
''A long time ago. I'm Mrs. Green, you know. The missing
Mrs. Green. The one for whom you put up that handsome tombstone in the cemetery. I was very touched by it. And I'm glad you didn't add 'Beloved wife of Henry Green' because I didn't' love him any more than he loved me.''
''Then - then - you aren't the skeleton?'' stammered my
mother.
''Do I look like a skeleton?''
''No!'' we said together.
· ''But we heard you disappeared,'' I said, ''and when we found that skeleton -''
''You put two and two together.''
''Well, it was Miss Kellner who convinced us,'' said my
mother. ''And you did disappear mysteriously. You were missing for years. And everyone knew Mr. Green was a philanderer!''
''Couldn't wait to get away from him," said the pink lady.
'Couldn't stand him anymore. He was a lady-killer, but not a real killer.''
''But your father ca1ne looking for you. Didn't you get in touch with him?''
Read the following extract and complete the tree – diagram given below:
Information Transfer Non-Verbal to Verbal :
Observe the following web-chart carefully and write two short paragraphs of ‘Advantages of watching Television’ with the help of the points given.
Information Transfer: Non-verbal to Verbal
Information Transfer: Verbal to Non-verbal
Read the following paragraph and prepare a tree-digram using the information given in the paragraph.
Quite often it is your family and friends who are the only source of solace in times of tension and confusion. Whether it is the time of exams, results and admission, school issues or a misunderstanding with a dear friend, you will notice
that your family members might want you to share your worries with them. One great advantage about sharing problems with your family members is that they actually care about your happiness. Your problem will not go beyond the people whom you are confiding in and will ensure that you are relieved of the stress and worries besides being the source of practical solutions for your problems.The relief it brings is immense not just for you but also for them as they would be the happiest to see you relaxed and calm. This is what makes family bonding
special. Situations such as these can bring you closer to your siblings and make you realise that such oneness is unique and special.
Information Transfer :Non-verbal to Verbal
Read the information on the life history of Kalpana Chawla. On the basis of given points write two short paragraphs on her life history. Suggest a suitable title.
Kalpana Chawla : The first Indian woman in space.
Born : 1961, Karnal, a small town of Haryana.
Schooling : Tagore Bal Niketan, Karnal (1976). B.E from Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh.
1984 : Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering – University of Texas
1986 : Ph.D in Aerospace Engineering – University of Colorado
1995 : Picked up for the space programme by NASA.
1997 : Became the first Indian American in space
January 2003 : Went abroad her second space shuttle Columbia to study the outer atmosphere of the sun.
1st February 2003 : Space shuttle lost contact and crashed claiming Kalpana’s life with six fellow astronauts.Read the information on the life history of Kalpana Chawla. On the basis of given points write two short paragraphs on her life history. Suggest a suitable title.
Kalpana Chawla : The first Indian woman in space.
Born : 1961, Karnal, a small town of Haryana.
Schooling : Tagore Bal Niketan, Karnal (1976). B.E from Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh.
1984 : Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering – University of Texas
1986 : Ph.D in Aerospace Engineering – University of Colorado
1995 : Picked up for the space programme by NASA.
1997 : Became the first Indian American in space
January 2003 : Went abroad her second space shuttle Columbia to study the outer atmosphere of the sun.
1st February 2003 : Space shuttle lost contact and crashed claiming Kalpana’s life with six fellow astronauts.Read the information on the life history of Kalpana Chawla. On the basis of given points write two short paragraphs on her life history. Suggest a suitable title.
Kalpana Chawla : The first Indian woman in space.
Born : 1961, Karnal, a small town of Haryana.
Schooling : Tagore Bal Niketan, Karnal (1976). B.E from Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh.
1984 : Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering – University of Texas
1986 : Ph.D in Aerospace Engineering – University of Colorado
1995 : Picked up for the space programme by NASA.
1997 : Became the first Indian American in space
January 2003 : Went abroad her second space shuttle Columbia to study the outer atmosphere of the sun.
1st February 2003 : Space shuttle lost contact and crashed claiming Kalpana’s life with six fellow astronauts.
Verbal to Non-verbal
Read the following paragraph and convert it into a tree diagram:
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Two common types of oils are animal oil and vegetable oil. Vegetable oils are extracted from different plant parts such as seeds, nuts and the flesh of fruits. They are widely used in cooking. From very ancient times they have been used in households for various reasons. The oils of certain flowers are extracted to make perfumes. Vegetable oils such as castor oil are used as medicine and as lubricants. In recent times, there have been debates on using waste vegetable oils as fuel. |
The following graph shows the number of visitors (in millions) visiting the famous Salarjung Museum in Hyderabad between 2000 and 2010 as well as the number of visitors expected to visit it in the next ten years.
The graph below describes the average number of hours spent by students aged 11-15 years on two activities (per student per week) in India between 1985 and 2010 and gives projections for 2015. Study the information carefully and then write a paragraph interpreting the data. Include the following:
• A comparison of the trends in the two activities
• A comparison of the situation in 1985
• A comparison of the situation between 1985 and 2010
• Predictions for the future
Read the following information and prepare a pie diagram for the same.
Annual Water Usage in Maharashtra
Water is life. It is a universal solvent and an important resource. The annual usage of water differs in various sectors of Maharashtra. The major occupation of Maharashtra being agriculture, the maximum amount of available water is used for irrigation that is 86%. The distant following place 7% is contributed by domestic sector including drinking, washing, cooking, etc. There is a close competition of other sectors which is not far away with 6% usage of water. One of the key factors which plays an important role in the development of a nation is industrial sector. The consumption of water by industrial sector is very negligible which is 1%. We know energy sector plays a vital role in the development of a nation.
In this sector, the use of water is almost nil. If we try to observe its place in the chart we do realise that it holds 0% usage and is yet to open its account.
Do anyone of the following activities.
Transfer the given information into a paragraph.
Read the following text and present the information in a tabular form:
Raja Ram Mohan Roy was a zealous social worker holding modern and progressive views. He firmly stood against social bigotry, conservation, and superstition and advocated English and Western Education for his fellowmen. He knew many languages viz English, Persian, Arabic, Latin, French, and even Hebrew. He was born in 1772 in West Bengal. He joined East India Company in 1805. The title ‘Raja’ was conferred on Ram Mohan Roy by the Mogul Emperor. In 1814 he founded the Atmiya Sabha and in 1828 the ‘Brahmo Samaj’. He abolished ‘sati’, child marriage and the purdah. He is rightly called the ‘father of Indian Renaissance’ or the ‘Father of Indian Nationalism’. He died on 27 Sept. 1833 in England.
| Name: | |
| Date of Birth: | |
| III practices abolished: | |
| Institutions launched: | |
| Languages Known: |
Transfer the information into a paragraph about ‘Average Annual Tea Consumption Per Person’ as shown in the table given below :
| Nation | Turkey | Ireland | United Kingdom | Russia | Morocco | China | India |
| Tea consumption per person ( in Kg) | 3.15 | 2.19 | 1.94 | 1.38 | 1.21 | 0.57 | 0.32 |
Read the following paragraph and transfer the information in the form of a tree diagram:
The United Nations was established at the end of the second world war to maintain international peace and security.
In the central system of the UN, there are 15 members of the Security Council. The Economic and Social Council has 54 members. The Secretariat of the United Nations is headed by Secretary-General.
The UN has several specialized agencies such as the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO), the International Labour Organization (ILO), the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).
Views :
Develop a paragraph on the view by using the points given below :
Read the following paragraph and transfer the information in the form of a tree diagram:
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The United Nations was established at the end of the second world war to maintain international peace and security. The UN has several specialized agencies such as the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO), the International Labour Organization (ILO), the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). |
Observe the following web diagram carefully and convert it into a paragraph.
(i) Read the following tree diagram and find out more information about opportunities in ‘on and off the shore’ the Indian Navy.
(ii) Required qualifications and various fields/opportunities for women to join in the Navy.
(iii) Colleges that provide education in oceanography -
- National Institute of Oceanography, Goa
- National Institute of Oceanography, Mumbai
- MBA (Logistic Shipping Management), IIKM Business School, Calicut, Kerala
- Indira Gandhi College of Distance Education IGCDE Tamil Nadu.
Verbal to Non-Verbal:
Read the following information and complete the following table below it:
Chandrayaan-2, India’s second mission to the Moon will, for the first time, unravel secrets around the Moon’s the South Pole. Chandrayaan-2 is a three-part spacecraft - an orbiter, a lander, and a rover. The lander is named Vikram after Vikram Sarabhai, the founder of the Indian space programme. The rover is named Pragyan, meaning ‘wisdom’.
Chandrayaan-2 was launched on 22 July atop ISRO’s GSLV Mk-III at 2:43 p.m. from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota. Performing as expected, the rocket released Chandrayaan-2 in a highly elliptic orbit around Earth about 17 minutes later. In fact, it was released 6,000 km higher than planned. The solar arrays on Chandrayaan-2 deployed smoothly as the probe began its journey.
| Table | Information | |
| 1. | Name of the Mission | |
| 2. | Date of Launch | |
| 3. | Centre of Launch | |
| 4 | Name of the Rover | |
| 5. | Founder of Indian Space Programme |
Write two short paragraphs on ‘Village life’ by using the points given in the following web diagram:
Non-verbal to verbal:
Transfer the information into a paragraph.
Observe the web diagram and write a paragraph on it. Suggest a suitable title.
Verbal to Non-verbal:
Prepare a fact file using the following points:
Location, Modes of transport, Best time to visit, Accommodation, Places to visit Uniqueness
Ooty or Udhagamandalam’ is a hill station in Tamil Nadu. The queen of the blue mountains sits in the central region of the Nilgiri Range at 7,400 feet, 292 km south west of Bengaluru. The botanical garden, The Ooty Lake, Holy Trinity Church are the places which add to the beauty of Ooty. Wenlock downs is one of the most popular picnic spots in Ooty. Ooty’s hotels range from swanky to budget places. Hotel Surya, Nilgiri Hotel, Khims are some renowned hotels. It is best to visit the place during off season, i.e. March to May to avoid large crowd. Coimbatore is the nearest airport and from there cabs are available to Ooty. From Coimbatore to Udhagamandalam station you may travel by rail or meter gauge. For those taking the road NH 17 Bandipur via Maddur and Mysore will be convenient. From Bandlpur take the route to Mudumalai reserve to Ooty via Gudalur. Ooty is well known for its handmade chocolates, aromatic oils, spices and of course tea.
Study the concept chart from the self-help magazine section of a monthly publication.
Write a paragraph in not more than 120 words, analysing the listed responses to the situation when one faces setbacks.
Verbal to Non-Verbal
Read the following information and complete the table given below:
| Basically industries are broadly classified on the basis of raw material, the scale of production and the volume of investment made. Further they are classified as per the source of raw material, example, agro-based industries such as sugar, cotton, etc. Forest based such as paper, lac, and mineral based such as iron, steel and chemicals, etc. The scale of the production determines whether they are small scales, such as food processing, leather goods, etc., or large scale, automobile, shipbuilding, etc. Similarly, there are industries which are set up by the government, called Public Sector. Those industries which are set up by the Private entrepreneur are called Private Sector and those which are run collectively by a group of people are called Co-operative Sector. |
| Table | Information |
| (1) Examples of forest-based industries. | |
| (2) Examples of small scale industries. | |
| (3) Examples of large scale industries. | |
| (4) Industries setup by private entrepreneur. | |
| (5) Industries run by a group of people. |
Non-verbal to verbal
Read the information from the given bar graph and write it in paragraph form.
Transfer the given information in the form of a paragraph.
THE WATER CYCLE PROCESS
Non-Verbal to Verbal:
Write the given information in the form of a paragraph:
Distribution of working children by type of work in 2011
| Area of work | Percentage | Number (in millions) |
| Cultivators | 26.0 | 2.63 |
| Agricultural labourers | 32.9 | 3.33 |
| Household workers | 5.2 | 0.52 |
| Other workers | 35.8 | 3.62 |
Verbal to Non-Verbal
Read the information in the given paragraphs and complete the table:
| Man and forest live in a close relationship. The forest fulfils most of man's needs. He collects resin, cane, timber, food and fruits from forests. The fallen branch gives him firewood. Trees purify the polluted air. But men have been unkind towards the forest for a few years. People must be made aware of the value of forests. Planting campaigns should be launched. The government of the world should enforce severe laws against wrongdoers. Vast areas of forest lands should be declared nature reserves. Scientists and engineers should be encouraged to find substitutes for wood like bamboo, hemp, etc. |
| ITEM | INFORMATION |
| Products of forest | |
| Firewood comes from | |
| Forests should be declared | |
| Substitutes for wood |
Verbal to Non-verbal:
Read the following statements and prepare a chart of ‘Dos’ and ‘Don'ts’. Suggest a suitable title for it.
Nature is abode for all of us. It provides us with all our basic needs. However, we must take care of the following things so that our mother nature is not harmed.
- We must plant more trees.
- We should not cut trees.
- We must keep our area neat and clean.
- We should never discharge garbage without proper management.
- We should not pollute air and water.
- We should not use plastic bags.
- We should not hunt birds or animals.
- We should use more of public transport.
- We should spread awareness about the importance of maintaining balance in nature.
Gurmeet Kaur is an aspiring candidate for a public- funded engineering college in the suburbs. She belongs to a nearby village, has minimal technological skills and exposure, has the required cut-off percentage and is looking for a complete or partial scholarship.
Write a paragraph in about 100-120 words analysing her SWOT notes to support your stand on whether she should /not join the college.
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STRENGTH
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WEAKNESS
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OPPORTUNITIES
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THREAT
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A group of enterprising young adults conducted a survey on reopening of educational institutions in the National Capital.
Write a paragraph in about 120 words analysing the listed responses.
Non-Verbal to Verbal
Write a paragraph of 100 words based on the information given in the following table and give a suitable title for it:
| Types of Forests | Plants | Animals | |
| (1) |
Equatorial Evergreen |
Mahogany, Rosewood, Ironwood, Oil palm |
Different types of monkeys, snakes, lizards, bats, tse-tse flies |
| (2) | Marshes |
Mangraove, Creepers, Numerous tall trees like Mahogany |
Different types of insects, snakes, crocodiles, tse-tse and other flies |
Draw a table of comparison (tabular form) between Amir and Anita that includes the information given below. Give a suitable title:
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Amir and Anita are good neighbours. They are cooperative and have happy families. Amir, an 18-year young chap is in std. 12 and goes to a famous college in the city. Anita, a 16-year charming girl will appear for her 10th class Board Exam this year. Amir’s father a big businessman in the city and Anita’s father is a government officer. Amir’s mother, a housewife, helps his father in their family business also. Anita’s mother is a doctor and has her own clinic. Amir is a good sportsman who likes to play outdoor games on the contrary Anita likes to remain indoors and enjoys indoor games. Amir is strong and dynamic. Though strong Anita is sensitive also. Photography and bird-watching are my interests of Amir. Anita spends her time in her hobbies of singing and painting. Amir after his 12th exam wants to pursue his career in wild-life photography. Anita would like to join Arts stream after her Board Exams. |
| Amir | Anita | |
| (1) Age | ||
| (2) Class | ||
| (3) Father’s occupation | ||
| (4) Mother's occupation | ||
| (5) His/Her qualities | ||
| (6) His/Her hobbies/interest | ||
| (7) His/Her ambitions/future plans |
Non-verbal to verbal:
Read the information given in the following tree-diagram and write two short paragraphs based on it. Give a suitable title to your write up:
Verbal to Non-verbal:
Read the following information and complete the given table below. Suggest a suitable title to it:
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Chandrayaan-1 was India's first mission to the moon. It launched on Oct. 22, 2008 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, India. Its scientific goals are to study the chemical, mineralogical and photogeological mapping of the moon. In addition to find out water on the moon. Then to perform high resolution remote sensing of the moon’s surface. The Chandrayaan-2 mission was successfully launched on 22nd July, 2019 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. The primary objectives were to demonstrate the ability to soft land and operate a robotic rover on the lunar surface. The mission was arranged to study the lunar topography, mineralogy, elemental abundance and the lunar ecosphere, conduct a detailed search for water and ice in polar region. Chandrayaan 2’s objectives are to find Chandrayaan-1 as reported by the ISRO. The mission targeted the “South Polar region” of the moon which was completely unexplored. The mission focused on the extensive mapping of the lunar surface for studying variations in its composition and tracing the moon's origin and evolution. Chandrayaan-3 launched to the moon on July 14, 2023 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, India, the medium-life launch vehicle Mark-III (LVM3) rocket. The three main objectives of Chandrayaan-3 are to land safely on the surface, to demonstrate rover operations and to perform scientific experiments on site, according to the official website. |
Title: __________________
| Name of Chandrayaan | Date of launching | Objectives of Mission |
| Chandrayaan-1 | ||
| Chandrayaan-2 | ||
| Chandrayaan-3 |
