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Question
Many people become engineers, doctors, IAS officers, film stars, and so on. But few become “Human”.
Look at the pictures.

| Discuss and Answer | Think and Answer |
| 1. What makes a person a hero? | 1. Can you think of a situation in which taking a small action would make a big difference? |
| 2. How do heroes make a difference? |
2. What about everyday heroes who do small but important acts? |
| 3. Does every hero have to fight or risk their life? | 3. Are these people really heroes? |
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Solution
| 1. A hero is a person with distinguished courage and ability. He has brave deeds and noble qualities. He is selfless, good, and responsible. | 1. Feeding the hungry people, helping the needy men, sheltering the downtrodden people, and educating the underprivileged children are small acts that can make big difference. |
| 2. Heroes are not born but made. They are high achievers. They are great souls. The efforts they make keep them in the line of outstanding heroes. |
2. Firefighters, Social activists, men who help society in natural disasters, Medical staff who treat patients, and people who guard our nation are real heroes in everyday life. |
| 3. Yes. The heroes take risks. They are selfless. They are willing to fight and bring reform. They face immense hardships. They fight against social evils and social injustice. | 3. Yes. People who create unforgettable impressions are real heroes. They work for the uplift and betterment of the nation. They risk their lives for the security of others. Such selfless people make the nation a blessed one. They are down-to-earth people. They are strong but not rude. They are kind but not weak. They need not have superpowers. Still, they stand high as the makers of the nation. |
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