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प्रश्न
The peacock is the national bird of India. Why do you think the peacock has been chosen?
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उत्तर
In 1963, the peacock was declared the National Bird of India because of its rich religious and legendary involvement in Indian traditions. The criteria for this choice were many. The bird must be well-distributed within the country so it could truly 'national'. It must be recognisable to the common man
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Complete the following table :
Read the following extract and do the given activities:
B.1) Fill in the Balloons with suitable ideas from the poem:
“Oh, the value of the elderly! How could anyone not know?
They hold so many keys, so many things they can show.
We all will read the other side this I firmly believe
And the elderly are closest oh what clues we could retrieve.
For their characters are closest to how we’ll be on high.
They are the ones most developed, you can see it if you try.
They’ve let go of the frivolous and kept things that are dear
The memories of so sweet, of loved ones that were near.
As a nation, we are missing our greatest true resource,
To get to know our elders and let them guide our course.”
B.2) Find Evidence:
Pick out the line from the extract which supports the given ideas:
(i) The elders have many things to share.
(ii) Everybody knows the value of elderly people.
(iii) The elderly people have vast experience.
(iv) The elderly people are a boon to the nation.
B.3) Write a pair from the extract that rhymes with the given word:
| Fear | ........................... | .......................... |
Notice this expression in the text. Infer their meaning from the context.
the thought was almost revolting
Why is the speaker’s childhood described as ‘a forgotten boredom’?
What, according to the poet, are human beings out of tune with?
How does the nightingale's song plunge the poet into a state of ecstasy?
Make sentence of your own using the following expression.
overcome:
Answer in your own words.
How did the plants react to the fast rhythmic music?
The word 'report' means -
(a) Give a spoken or written account of something.
(b) Cover an event or subject as a journalist or reporter.
Answer in your own words.
What are the provisions in the Declaration of the United Nations, to ensure the equality of men and women?
Using points from the lesson, give the details of the following in a short paragraph.
The kite Bazar of Ahmedabad.
Read the story and choose the appropriate meaning.
Skeleton branches ____________.
Sue was a rich girl.
Enlist a few reasons for watching a drama live on the stage.
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
Look at the following words carefully for one minute. Now close your book and try to write down as many of the words as you can remember.
| crust, tremendous, lava, crater, volcanic, tsunami, island, extinct, disaster, dormant, eruption, plume, inland, molten, active, coast |
Read the passage and find the verbs used with the following nouns and phrases:
- volcano
- molten rock
- volcanic mountain
- dust
- 165 village and towns
- the wind and the sea
- seeds
- bird
Do you know any poem or song about the moon in your own language? Sing it in the class.
Explain the following statement with reference to the context.
Because your father can't do without my help.
Discuss the following question after you have seen a presentation of the ‘ad’.
Why does Didi say ‘No party for me!’?
Discuss and write 1-2 lines about the following.
Yonamine’s fight with Bushi (disguised as a bandit).
Explain the meaning of the following phrase:
An eagle’s eye
Visit a library:
Find and read stories and poems written by Edith Nesbit.
Write all the instances of the mischief done by Mr. Nobody.
Put the following events in chronological order.
- The sword in the stone appeared in the churchyard.
- Lord Uther died.
- Lord Uther drove the barbarians away.
- The Lords and knights began to fight for the kingdom.
- Sir Kay left his sword behind at home.
- Merlin announced that Arthur was the son of Lord Uther.
- Arthur brought the sword from the churchyard.
- Ancient Britain was invaded by wild barbarians.
- Many knights tried to pull the sword out of the stone.
- Arthur grew up in Sir Ector’s house.
- Merlin entrusted a baby to Sir Ector.
Write one line about the following with the help of the poem.
wind in the autumn evening
Read: ‘The Listeners’ and ‘Someone’ - poems by Walter de la Mare.
Write the symbol that is used in the poem to represent the following idea.
Choice of two options.
Which other things in nature can say –
'For men may come and men may go,
But I go on for ever.'
Read the following pieces from the story and suggest a title for each as shown in the 1st one.
| From | Up to | Title | |
| 1. | It was a hot afternoon ______ | ______ said the aunt weakly. | ‘Children Pester their Aunt’ |
| 2. | The smaller girl created a diversion ______ | ______ likely to lose his bet. | ______ |
| 3. | In a low confidential voice ______ | ______ it was so stupid,” said Cyril. | ______ |
| 4. | She (Bertha) did all that she was told ______ | ______ must be an extra good child. | ______ |
| 5. | The storyteller paused to let ______ | ______ popular tunes of the day. | ______ |
| 6. | Bertha was trembling very much ______ | ______ the three medals for goodness ______ | ______ |
Say whether you agree or disagree.
The children showed disinterest even in the bachelor’s story-telling, throughout.
Find a word that has a similar meaning.
Sorry
From the poem ‘The Grumble Family’ what kind of behavior does the poet want the readers to possess?
Teach me to appreciate ______.
- nature
- destruction
- small creatures
Neerja leapt into action when she______.
Sea turtles are very small.
Olive Ridleys are the only sea turtles seen on Indian shores.
The people were making all kinds of sounds because ______.
Which line tells you that the girl was faster than the boy?
"I think it would be nice if we moved quickly from here.”
- Who does ‘I’ refer to?
- Why did they want to move quickly from there?
Match the rhyming words.
| filth | farmer |
| cook | harm |
| charm | wealth |
| armour | look |
Put the given time expressions in the correct columns.
| winter | morning | 2’ o clock | evening | 1947 |
| March | Sunday | 15th August | 4.30 PM | wedding day |
| in | at | on |
The robot that sat on her shoulder was a______.
The old man helped ______ and ______.
They would rest on the tree.
Recite the poem ‘Mother Nature’.
What party is that?
Circle and write the adverbs.
Suddenly the old man fainted. ______
The brown sparrow laid ________eggs.
Meena met the official after ______ years.
Why did Kani run to the kitchen?
Name the places that Tenzin’s family lived in.
Try your own.
What will you do if you have a gold plate?
Choose the correct one.
Elephant
How does she move the brush?
______ was helpful for his father to drive out the wild animals.
What is the main idea of the story?
Work or play, let us______.
Based on the poet’s idea of true success, think of four people in your surroundings - your family, neighbours, friends, teachers, classmates, etc. who have achieved true success. Write, in short, what makes them successful.
