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प्रश्न
Select any one of the famous personalities mentioned in ‘Warming up 1’ on page no. 5. From the library or internet find out their success story. Write it in your own words in about 20 to 30 lines of your notebook.
Give your write-up a suitable title.
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उत्तर
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam: Missile Man of India
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, born on October 15, 1931, in Rameswaram, India, emerged as one of the most revered figures in Indian history. Known as the "People's President" and the "Missile Man of India," Kalam's success story is a testament to his dedication and contributions to science, education, and national development.
Having grown up in modest circumstances, Kalam's journey was marked by perseverance and a thirst for knowledge. His early academic brilliance paved the way for him to pursue a degree in aeronautical engineering. Kalam's illustrious career began with his role in India's civilian space program in the 1960s. His significant contributions to the development of satellite launch vehicles earned him the nickname "Missile Man."
However, Dr. Kalam's defining moment came when he led the successful development of India's indigenous satellite launch vehicle, SLV-III, which catapulted India into the elite club of space-faring nations. His visionary leadership continued as he played a pivotal role in the development of ballistic missile technology, notably the Agni and Prithvi missiles.
Beyond his scientific achievements, Dr. Kalam's presidency from 2002 to 2007 was marked by his commitment to education and inspiring the youth. He tirelessly advocated for transforming India into a knowledge-based society, emphasizing the importance of science and technology in the nation's progress.
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam's success story is not just confined to his professional accomplishments but extends to his role as a humble, approachable leader who connected with people from all walks of life. His life and legacy continue to inspire millions, reinforcing the idea that with determination, hard work, and a focus on national development, one can truly make a lasting impact on society.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Read the extract and do the activities that follow:
The duke senior and his follower were sitting down to a meal one day when Orlando rushed out from among the trees, his sword in his hand. ‘Stop, and cat no more!’ he cried. The Duke and his friends asked him what he wanted.
‘Food,’ said Orlando. ‘I am almost dying of hunger’. They asked him to sit down and eat, but he would not do so. He told them that his old servant was in the woods, dying of hunger. ‘I will not eat a bite until he has been fed,’ Orlando said.
So the good Duke and his followers helped him to bring Adam to their hiding-place, and Orlando and the old man were fed and taken care of. When the Duke learned that Orlando was a son of his old friend sir Rowland de Boys, he welcomed him gladly to his forest court.
Orlando lived happily with the Duke and his friends, but he had not forgotten the lovely Rosalind. She was always in his thoughts andevery day he wrote poetry about her pinning it on the trees in the forest. ‘These trees shall be my books,’ he said, ‘so that everyone who looks in the forest will be able to read how sweet and good Rosalind is’.
Rosalind and Celia found some of these poems pinned on the trees. At first they were puzzled, wondering who could have written them; but one day Celia came in from a walk with the news that she had seen Orlando sleeping under a tree, and she and Rosalind guessed that he must be the poet. Rosalind was happy to think that Orlando had not forggoten her, because she loved him as much as he loved her.
A1. Complete - (2)
Complete the following sentences:
(i) Rosalind was happy to think _______
(ii) The Duke and his followers helped Orlando to bring _________
(iii) Orlando pinned the poems written about Rosalind on ______
(iv) When the Duke cam to know that Orlando was a son of his old friend, he _________
A2. Write a gist: (2)
Write a gist of the above given extract in about 50 words.
How does Forster trace the human interest in the story to primitive times?
What strong qualities possessed by them, could have helped them achieve success and fame, all over?
Find evidence from the lesson and write in your own words.
In Israel, the media have a positive outlook and self-respect.
Are there any stories/legends about the moon or special names for the moon in your language? Talk to your friends and family members and collect this information.
What prompted the young seagull to fly finally?
Why can’t Alice get through the little door into the garden?
Try your own.
Bihar people saved trees by______ painting.
Find words from the passage which mean the same as the following.
- a malevolent desire for revenge (para 1)
- tactful (para 2)
- despise (para 3)
