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प्रश्न
Prepare a set of questions to interview-
a person who has recently scaled Mt. Everest.
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उत्तर
- You have been on the top of the world, in a way. How does it feel?
- How did you come to decide to take up this difficult challenge?
- Has any mountaineer been your inspiration or guide?
- It is a challenging trip. What was the most difficult part?
- What is the most memorable incident of your journey?
- Are you planning on scaling any other mountains?
- You had faced an avalanche on your way up. Did you think of quitting the trek ahead at any point?
- What are the things that one should consider before such an expedition?
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Arun was asked by his mother to explain the missing buttons on his shirt.
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How has the poet described a tree earlier in the poem?
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But a caged BIRD stands on the grave of dreams
His shadow shouts on a nightmare scream
His wings are clipped and his feet are tied
So he opens his throat to sing.
Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.
What does the line “and his shadow shouts on a nightmare scream” mean?
It was roses, roses, all the way,
With myrtle mixed in my path like mad;
The house-roofs seemed to heave and sway,
The church-spires flamed, such flags they had,
A year ago on this very day.
Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.
By which flower was the patriot welcomed?
Alack, it was I who leaped at the sun
To give it my loving friends to keep!
Naught man could do,have I left undone:
And you see my harvest, what I reap
This very day, now a year is run.
Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.
Explain with reference to the context.
What human value is displayed by the action of the eight contestants?
Why is the old man at the bridge?
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Eternal I rise
Rewrite the above sentences in prose.
Below is a topic for essay writing. Follow the steps listed above to write on these topics.
Those who can bear all can dare all
Below is a topic for essay writing. Follow the steps listed above to write on these topics.
Think before you shop
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Green stripes could be used or alternatively black ones.
Chako's firmness in dealing with the irrational behaviour of his father.
We add ‘un-’ to make opposites. For example, true — untrue. Add ‘un’– to the word below to make its opposite. Then look up the meaning of the word you have formed in the dictionary.
controlled: ____________
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The extract deals with the atmosphere of two homes. Collect the words associated with - Library.
Read the following lines. Imagine it is the beginning of an instance you have experienced. Complete the incident using your imagination. Give it a positive ending.
I had often noticed that in my neighbour’s family, the son was greatly pampered, but the daughter was treated unfairly. I could not bear this. So one day I decided to ............................
Continue the write-up, with your own ideas, in about 12 - 15 lines.
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For example, replace 'blue' with
- Starry sky above me _______________
- Cloudy sky above me _____________
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Katherine encourages Dr. Stockmann to proceed in his attempts in the cause of public attempts.
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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)
Can we try to complete another dialogue now?
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| Rathi | Hi Akka! |
| Shopkeeper | Hi! How can I help? |
| Rathi | I need a______. |
| Shopkeeper | Sure. Which colour? |
| Rathi | Give a______ pen. |
| Shopkeeper | Do you need a ten rupee pen or a five rupee pen? |
| Rathi | Give me the ______rupee pen. |
| Shopkeeper | Do you want anything else? |
| Rathi | ______. |
| Shopkeeper | Thank you. Goodbye. |
| Rathi | ______ |
Answer the question by looking at the picture.
Example: What is happening in picture 5?
What is Mohan practising in picture 4?
He is______
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Why did Mary Kom think that she should not return empty-handed?
Rearrange the sentences given below and write a summary of the story in a paragraph. Begin with:
Philip Sletherby was travelling by train to Brill Manor.
- The young man introduced himself as Bertie, the son of Saltpen Jago.
- Bertie needed three pounds desperately and asked Sletherby to lend it to him.
- All the time Sletherby was gazing at the door panel of the car, on which were the two crests – a demi-lion and a greyhound courant.
- He was received by Claude People. K.C., who had kept on talking about various things.
- Bertie had left his purse behind, after sealing an envelope with the crest on the purse.
- Bertie stated that it was the Jago crest. He further added that his mother’s hair was dark brown similar to his.
- While describing the appearance of Honario Saltpen-Jago, K.C. referred to her altered hairstyle.
- Sletherby realized that Bertie had not lied to him, but that he had mistaken him for fraud.
- He explained that the Saltpen crest was that of a demi-lion.
- Sletherby sat dumbstruck on learning that Mrs. Honario Saltpen Jago had changed her dark brown hair to a blonde, just five weeks ago.
- Sletherby pointed out to him that his mother’s letter had a greyhound courant crest.
- His companion in the train was a young man who was searching for something frantically
- Suspecting foul play, Sletherby did not give him any money, as he knew Mrs. Saltpen-Jago was a blonde.
What was the knife that Miss Meadows carried with her?
Bring out the substance of Basil's letter to Miss Meadows.
Attempt a description of the following process, in about 100 word each, either using the imperative or the passive.
Obtaining a demand draft from a bank
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