HSC Science (General) इयत्ता १२ वी - Maharashtra State Board Question Bank Solutions for English

‘Healthy, free, the world before me’. Express your views regarding the above line.

With the help of the following points, write a poetic appreciation of the poem ‘Song of the Open Road.

• About the poem/poet and the title
• The theme
• Poetic style
• The language/poetic devices used in the poem
• Special features
• Message, values, morals in the poem
• Your opinion about the poem

Artisans are also called craftsmen. They are creators of diverse goods and use their hands to create unique, functional, and also decorative items using traditional techniques. Now complete the web given below:

Discuss with your partner the season/occasion when we need:

woollen clothes

Discuss with your partner the season/occasion when we need:

casual clothes

Discuss with your partner the season/occasion when we need:

rich silk clothes

Discuss with your partner the season/occasion when we need:

colourful, comfortable clothes

Let’s play a game. The teacher will ask the students some questions. Students will understand that there are some exceptions to the general rules. Let’s start.

1. One who weaves is a weaver.
2. One who plays a game is a _______.
3. One who sings is a _______.
4. One who dances is a _______.
5. One who teaches is a _______.
6. One who cooks is a _______.

We have often seen the picture of Gandhiji spinning on his charkha. Discuss the reasons behind this. One has been given for you.

1. To give rural people an opportunity to earn their livelihood.
2. _________________________
3. _________________________
4. _________________________

Name some tools used by the weavers.

1. Loom
2. ________
3. ________

Name some types of yarns used by the weavers.

1. Linen
2. ________
3. ________
4. ________

Discuss with your partner about the following vocation:

Weaving

Discuss with your partner about the following vocation:

Tailoring

Discuss with your partner about the following vocation:

Knitting

Discuss with your partner about the following vocation:

Embroidering

Discuss the various products made by the weavers in the poem.

The words in the three stanzas of the poem mention different times of the day. Complete the table.

The poem reveals three phases of life. Fill in the blanks with feelings and colours appropriate to the phases of life. One is done for you.

Complete: The weavers weave in the chill moonlight _______.

Pick out two words used to describe the weavers in the last stanza. Also state their importance.