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प्रश्न
You might have learned about organic farming. Make groups and discuss the difference between conventional farming and organic farming and write it down.
| Sr.No. | Conventional Farming | Organic Farming |
| 1. | ||
| 2. | ||
| 3. |
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उत्तर
| Sr.No. | Conventional Farming | Organic Farming |
| 1. | Pesticides may be used. | Strict restrictions on the use of pesticides. |
| 2. | Fertilizers are used for better yield. | Natural fertilizers are used. |
| 3. | Engineered methods for a quick harvest. | Natural growth is encouraged. |
| 4. | Gradually deteriorates the fertility of soil and crop yield. | Improves the fertility of the soil. |
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संबंधित प्रश्न
In the following items, sentence A is complete, while sentence B is not. Complete sentence B, making it as similar as possible to sentence A. Write sentence B.
(A) When she heard the news of her daughter’s result, she was very happy.
(B) On ........................................................................................
Explain:
‘Some are aglow with the bloom that cleaves
To the limpid glory of new born leaves.’
Which literary device is used in the last two lines:
Tinkling, luminous, tender, and clear, Like her bridal laughter and bridal tear.
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(a) Awoke one night from a deep dream of peace.
(b) Making it rich, and like a lily in bloom.
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As soon as the sports meet ended, the children ran on the field. (Begin: Hardly ……………)
I have appointment________the dentist.
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Given below is an interesting combination of words. Explain why they have been used together.
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Multiple Choice Question:
What does ‘We’ here refer to?
Use the phrase in a sentence of your own, after finding out its meaning.
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(i) ______________________________
(ii) ______________________________
(iii) _____________________________
(iv) _____________________________
(v) _____________________________
(vi) ____________________________
(vii) ___________________________
(viii) ___________________________
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Complete the following web diagram.
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- Title
- Introductory paragraph (about the poem/type/nature/tone)
- Main body (central idea/gist of the poem)
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Convert the stories into dialogues and read the dialogues aloud in the class.
Complete the following sentences.
The factors that have made 'The Jungle Book' a great movie are - _________________.
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- _____________________________
- _____________________________
- _____________________________
You must have heard about the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune. It is India's top media Institute. It plays an important role in providing talent to commercial cinema, TV, and web serials. Browse the internet and find information about other institutes in India and abroad, write it in your notebook.
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A group of passengers is marooned on an island in the middle of the ocean.
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- Write the reactions of the companions using exclamations.
- Using your imagination, write what is the only ray of hope for them.
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You may describe your feelings and reactions using other words than those given here
Do you have pet animals? Write an interesting story about your own or your friends' pet.
Write a short passage/essay on ‘Women Power’ in the Neolithic, Medieval, and Present Times.
Discuss in pairs and write what your father and mother do for your family.
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Father |
Mother |
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Discuss with your friend/brother/sister/your classmate and write your list of wishes to make your village/town/city people happy.
You can use the following words.
- great
- wish
- share
- talk
- help
- cooperate
- communicate
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- ____________
- ____________
- ____________
- ____________
- ____________
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Find some more such words.
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Match the following and write complete sentences in the lines below.
| What was happening? | What happened? | |
| i | I was writing a letter. | the lights went out. |
| ii | Paul was looking out of the window | the bell rang. |
| iii | He was looking for his dog. | he noticed a lovely butterfly. |
| iv | I was just completing the last answer. | he fell off the ladder. |
| v | The man was painting the wall. | I met Arun. |
| vi | Amit was doing his homework. | my pen ran out. |
| vii | My mother was cooking dinner. | ma’am said, “Stop writing.” |
- I was writing a letter when ___________
- ________________
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- *_____________
- __________________
- _____________________
- _____________________
This is a picture of Rahul Gupta. Using the clues given, write a paragraph about him in your notebook.
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Clues Indian, cricket, eight hours, practises, eats healthy food, runs two kilometres every day, batsman |
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going he is where
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(two, too)
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There is nothing to do.
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