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प्रश्न
Play the roles of an interviewer and a Great Indian Bustard and present the interview in the classroom.
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उत्तर
| Interview: "A Conversation with the Great Indian Bustard" | |
| Interviewer: | Hello everyone! Today, we have a very special guest joining us - the rare and majestic bird that’s almost a legend now... please welcome, the Great Indian Bustard! |
| Great Indian Bustard: | Thank you for inviting me! It’s an honor to meet all of you. I don’t get out much these days. |
| Interviewer: | We’re so lucky to have you! You’re one of the rarest birds in the world. Could you tell us more about yourself? |
| Great Indian Bustard: | Well, I am one of the heaviest flying birds—I can weigh up to 15 kg. I live in grasslands and dry plains, mostly in Rajasthan. I’m known for my beautiful brown and white feathers, long legs, and tall neck. I used to roam in large flocks across India, but now... there are fewer of us left. |
| Interviewer: | Why is that? What challenges do you face? |
| Great Indian Bustard: | My biggest problem is habitat loss. Humans are using my grasslands for farming, building roads, and cities. Also, those power lines that crisscross the land... they are very dangerous for us birds. Many of my friends and family hit them while flying and don't survive. |
| Interviewer: | That’s so sad. Is there anything being done to help? |
| Great Indian Bustard: | Yes, some conservation programs have started to protect us. The government and environmentalists are trying to save our habitats and make power lines safer by putting them underground. But it’s a race against time. We need more people to help. |
| Interviewer: | What can students like us do to help? |
| Great Indian Bustard: | Ah, you can do a lot! Start by raising awareness — tell others about endangered birds like me. Support conservation efforts and encourage adults to care for the environment. Little actions, like not littering and protecting nature, can make a big difference. |
| Interviewer: | Thank you! That’s great advice. Before we end, do you have any final message for us? |
| Great Indian Bustard: | Yes! Every living creature is important, whether it’s small or big. When one species disappears, it affects the whole environment. Please help save me and other endangered animals, so we all can live in harmony. |
| Interviewer: | Thank you so much, Great Indian Bustard! We’ve learned a lot from you today. We hope to see you soaring proudly in the skies for many more years! |
| Great Indian Bustard: | Thank you! With your help, I’m sure we can make that happen. |
संबंधित प्रश्न
Read the passage and complete the activities given below
B1 Complete the table :
A few facts about the Mehendi rituals during marriage ceremonies are given below :
Write them into appropriate columns :
(i) A simple family affair.
(ii) Song and dance performances accompanied by lavish food and entertainment.
(iii) Creative family members, apply Mehendi to the bride.
(iv) Beauticians are appointed to apply Mehendi to the bride.
Fill in the table as :
| Yesteryears | Present times |
| (i) | (i) |
| (ii) | (ii) |
Mehendi enjoys special attention during the wedding. In India, the day before the wedding is devoted exclusively to the elaborate ritual of applying Mehendi on the hands and feet of the bride. This practice is followed in Arab countries as well, except that it is held a few days prior to the wedding day. Songs are woven around the healing properties and lucky omens associated with mehndi are sung by the bride’s family and friends. An age-old belief handed down to generations lays great emphasis on the color of the bride’s Mehendi – a darker color suggests bountiful love and affection from the future in-laws and husband, and for this reason, brides take the pain to ensure that only the best quality henna is used for her wedding day.
The ritual of adorning the bride with henna is a sacred one and in some communities requires the initiation by the mother-in-law. A popular game during marriage function is the search for their names, by the bride and groom hidden within the elaborate pattern on the bride’s hands.
In certain parts of India, the bridegroom has his hands decorated with henna. The Mehendi function during marriages has evolved from simple family affairs of yesteryears to elaborate events of today. A lavish spread of food and entertainment in the form of song and dance performances have transformed it from a small function to a gala prelude. In earlier days, the task of applying Mehendi on the bride was the sole prerogative of creative family members. The demand for intricate and different style now, sees this job outsourced to beauticians skilled in this art. Beauty salons charge according to the style and complexity of pattern desired by the clients.
B2 What is the age-old belief related to the bride’s Mehendi color and its significance?
B3 Find the words :
Find the words from the passage :
| Noun | Verd | Adjectives |
| (i) attention | attend | _______________ |
| (ii) creation | _________________ | creative |
A lot of money is spent nowadays on marriage ceremonies. What is your opinion about it?
There is mention of three communities in the story: the Marathas, the Mughals, the Anglo-Indians. Which language do you think they used within their communities and while speaking to the other groups?
Complete the following sentence using your own ideas.
The princess was as ______ as ______. (Positive)
Answer the following question in one sentence.
What does the title of the poem say?
Guess the meaning of weary.
Identify the speaker/character.
Wake up, child.
What is the setting of the story?
What was the message on the chit?
Circle and write the adverbs.
I'm waiting here. ______
What kind of water did Divya use to brush her teeth?
