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प्रश्न
Tick the item that is closest in meaning to the following phrase.
to take issue with
पर्याय
to accept
to discuss
to disagree
to add
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उत्तर
to take issue with - to disagree.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Attempt a character sketch of Otto Frank, Anne's father.
There were many reasons for Helen Keller's embittered childhood. What were they and how were they overcome?
Anne's relationship with her mother was never simple. What created the tension and discord? Why
What role did Mr. Gilman play in Helen Keller's life? (120‒150 words)
Answer any four of the following questions in 30-40 words each :
(a) Why was Franz not scolded for reaching the school late that day?
(b) Sophie was dreaming of so many things in her life. What were they?
(c) Why are the youngsters described as springing? (My Mother at Sixty-six)
(d) In the hot season, how do man and beast get comfort? (A Thing of Beauty)
(e) How did the Maharaja deal with a high ranking British officer who wanted to shoot a tiger?
(f) Having got rid of his stink, what problem did Roger Skunk face?
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:
The term dietary fibres refers collectively to indigestible carbohydrates present in plant foods. The importance of these dietary fibres came into the picture when it was observed that the people having diet rich in these fibres, had low incidence of coronary heart disease, irritable bowel syndrome, dental caries and gall stones.
The foodstuffs rich in these dietary fibres are cereals and grains, legumes, fruits with seeds, citrus fruits, carrots, cabbage, green leafy vegetables, apples, melons, peaches, pears etc.
These dietary fibres are not digested by the enzymes of the stomach and the small intestine whereas most of other carbohydrates like starch and sugar are digested and absorbed. The dietary fibres have the property of holding water and because of it, these get swollen and behave like a sponge as these pass through the gastrointestinal tract. The fibres add bulk to the diet and increase transit time in the gut. Some of these fibres may undergo fermentation in the colon.
In recent years, it has been considered essential to have some amount of fibres in the diet. Their beneficial effects lie in preventing coronary heart disease, and decreasing cholesterol level. The fibres like gums and pectin are reported to decrease postprandial (after meals) glucose level in blood. These types of dietary fibres are recommended for the management of certain types of diabetes. Recent studies have shown that the fenugreek (Methi) seeds, which contain 40 per cent gum, are effective in decreasing blood glucose and cholesterol levels as compared to other gum containing vegetables.
Some dietary fibres increase transit time and decrease the time of release of ingested food in colon. The diet having less fibres is associated with colon cancer and the dietary fibres may play a role in decreasing the risk of it.
The dietary fibres hold water so that stools are soft, bulky and readily eliminated. Therefore high fibre intake prevents or relieves constipation.
The fibres increase motility of the small intestine and the colon and by decreasing the transit time there is less time for exposure of the mucosa to harmful toxic substances. Therefore, there is a less desire to eat and the energy intake can be maintained within the range of requirement. This phenomenon helps in keeping a check on obesity. Another reason in helping to decrease obesity is that the high-fibre diets have somewhat lower coefficients of digestibility.
The dietary fibres may have some adverse effects on nutrition by binding some trace metals like calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc and others and therefore preventing their proper absorption. This may pose a possibility of nutritional deficiency especially when diets contain marginal levels of mineral elements. This may become important constraints on increasing dietary fibres. It is suggested that an intake of 40 grams dietary fibres per day is desirable.
(Extracted from ‘The Tribune’)
(a) On the basis of your reading of the above passage make notes on it in points only, using recognizable abbreviations wherever necessary. Also suggest a suitable title.
(b) Write a summary of the above in about 80 words.
How did Griffin meet his end ?
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?
Notice the kind of English Tsetan uses while talking to the author. How do you think he picked it up?
Paul's final bet his family richer but cost him his life. Explain.
Notice these words in the poem and guess their meaning from the context
| turquoise | darts |
What does the bird in the poem announce? How is this related to the title, ‘Coming’?
Why does the poet prefer to be a primitive Pagan rather than a member of civilised society?
Read the following statement and mark those that apply to you.
I have a small group of close friends and have no wish to interact with anyone else.
Make sentence of your own using the following expression.
bargain:
What message does this story bring out for youngsters?
complete the following sentence.
Ajoy reported about ________________.
Trees are revered because:
- They give us joy.
- _________________
- _________________
- _________________
- _________________
Find evidence from the lesson and write in your own words.
India has many amazing success stories.
Read 'The City Planners' by Margaret Atwood.
Join the sentence using appropriate Co-ordinators. (but, or, so, and)
He places his fingers into the master controls. He operates all four arms of the Da Vinci.
State the difference between drama and novel.
Visit a library:
Read the biographies of other Indian Saints. Share at least one story from their life with your friends. What message does it contain?
State whether the following statement is True or False:
Titania falls in love with an ass.
Show the three categories of volcanoes using the following tree diagram structure.
Explain the use of the following property in the development of the play.
Stick
Write a short speech for the State of Maharashtra.
Write a short note on the following:
Veterinary Science in Ancient India.
Write the following in short:
The story of the three caskets.
Complete the following sentence with reference to the passage:
Gautama, the Buddha, was born over two thousand five hundred years ago, as ______.
What do the following events/actions tell us about the characters? Discuss.
Sir Ector asked Sir Kay to show him whether he could draw the sword out of the stone.
Prepare a ‘PowerPoint’ presentation, using one slide for each of the above points. Present your review in a PPT format in the classroom.
Find the different units of measurement mentioned in the passage and get more information about them from the internet.
Choose the appropriate phrase to insert in the gap, to make the sentence meaningful. Use the appropriate form of the verb.
Before we ______ let us stand in attention for the National Anthem.
How does the following character in the story live up to their name? Provide points from the story.
Teshumai Tewindrow
In what season does the story take place?
Guess the meaning of the following word.
novel
Write other meaningful words that begin/end with springtime.
List and say whether the following statement agrees with the passage or not.
You should look at the person you are talking to.
List and say whether the following statement agrees with the passage or not.
When you want to make a speech, there’s no need to think about it in advance.
Two scary events from this section are listed here. Write the events that take place in between in the correct order.
Teachers help me to learn ______ things.
- new
- bad
- difficult
What do you need to learn to live a good life in this world?
| soft | vain | fear | joy | love | heard | toiled | mild | good | sand | life | harsh |
The ______, the______, which it may bring.
How does Alice feel after all these changes?
Why was Sir Francis angry?
It is a problem for sea turtles to come ashore because ______.
How did Grandfather’s dream come true?
The battle of Nauranang lasted for three days.
Vicky was an active boy.
The hen-pigeon got dry _______ for the bird catcher.
Why did they sail?
People ran off when the seawater receded.
Leafcutter ants grow fungus.
What do you think birds say to each other in the morning?
Write about the places where the poet wants us to run.
What did Nasruddin boast about?
Choose the right word.
“Eat the leaves of the tamarind tree, and you’ll also sing like ______.
