CUET (UG) entrance exam Question Bank Solutions for English

Besides affecting human health, air pollution is also causing malnutrition in trees by harming a fungi that is important for providing mineral nutrients to tree roots. Mycorrhizal fungi is hosted by the trees in their roots to receive nutrients from the soil. These fungi provide essential nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium from soil in exchange for carbon from the tree. This plant-fungal symbiotic relationship is crucial for the health of the tree. However, high levels of the nutrition elements like nitrogen and phosphorus in the mycorrhizae changes them to act as pollutants rather than nutrients.

The signs of malnutrition can be seen in the form of discoloured leaves and excessive falling of leaves. There is an alarming trend of tree malnutrition across Europe, which leaves forests vulnerable to pests, disease and climate change. The researchers noted that ecosystem changes can negatively affect tree health. Further, they found that the characteristics of the tree - species and nutrient status - and the local environmental conditions like the atmospheric pollution and soil variables were the most important predictors of which species of mycorrhizae fungi would be present and their numbers. These also proved to have a large impact on the fungi.

The Bhagwat Gita helps seekers strive for self-realization in different ways. It recommends three paths to achieve the supreme goal - Jnana Yoga, the way of knowledge; Karma Yoga, the way of action; and Bhakti Yoga, the way of devotion. One can attain perfection by choosing any of these paths, according to one's nature, interests, temperament, and disposition.

The idea of one God is also professed here. Shri Krishna says, by whatsoever way men seek me, even so, do I accept them (the same way). This implies that the entire world is a family. Freedom of action is derived from the Law of Karma, subject to the fruit received according to deeds performed.

Krishna gives great consolation to sinners the most, and assures their transformation to leading a pious life with absolute devotion to the Supreme. Krishna says in the Gita, 'If the sinner worships me with exclusive devotion, such a person becomes righteous and gets peace. My devotee does not suffer any degeneration and degradation.'

The Gita gives confidence by releasing the guilt feelings of sinners and helps to make their future life better with strong desire and determination for sole devotion to god, followed by leading a righteous life. This will pave the way for salvation.

Krishna says, he who while leaving the body, thinks of me alone even at the time of death, attains me, there is no doubt about it. Start walking on the righteous path now, to avoid the pitfalls of the results of karma and the conditioning of mind at the end of life.

The Bhagwat Gita helps seekers strive for self-realization in different ways. It recommends three paths to achieve the supreme goal - Jnana Yoga, the way of knowledge; Karma Yoga, the way of action; and Bhakti Yoga, the way of devotion. One can attain perfection by choosing any of these paths, according to one's nature, interests, temperament, and disposition.

The idea of one God is also professed here. Shri Krishna says, by whatsoever way men seek me, even so, do I accept them (the same way). This implies that the entire world is a family. Freedom of action is derived from the Law of Karma, subject to the fruit received according to deeds performed.

Krishna gives great consolation to sinners the most, and assures their transformation to leading a pious life with absolute devotion to the Supreme. Krishna says in the Gita, 'If the sinner worships me with exclusive devotion, such a person becomes righteous and gets peace. My devotee does not suffer any degeneration and degradation.'

The Gita gives confidence by releasing the guilt feelings of sinners and helps to make their future life better with strong desire and determination for sole devotion to god, followed by leading a righteous life. This will pave the way for salvation.

Krishna says, he who while leaving the body, thinks of me alone even at the time of death, attains me, there is no doubt about it. Start walking on the righteous path now, to avoid the pitfalls of the results of karma and the conditioning of mind at the end of life.

The Bhagwat Gita helps seekers strive for self-realization in different ways. It recommends three paths to achieve the supreme goal - Jnana Yoga, the way of knowledge; Karma Yoga, the way of action; and Bhakti Yoga, the way of devotion. One can attain perfection by choosing any of these paths, according to one's nature, interests, temperament, and disposition.

The idea of one God is also professed here. Shri Krishna says, by whatsoever way men seek me, even so, do I accept them (the same way). This implies that the entire world is a family. Freedom of action is derived from the Law of Karma, subject to the fruit received according to deeds performed.

Krishna gives great consolation to sinners the most, and assures their transformation to leading a pious life with absolute devotion to the Supreme. Krishna says in the Gita, 'If the sinner worships me with exclusive devotion, such a person becomes righteous and gets peace. My devotee does not suffer any degeneration and degradation.'

The Gita gives confidence by releasing the guilt feelings of sinners and helps to make their future life better with strong desire and determination for sole devotion to god, followed by leading a righteous life. This will pave the way for salvation.

Krishna says, he who while leaving the body, thinks of me alone even at the time of death, attains me, there is no doubt about it. Start walking on the righteous path now, to avoid the pitfalls of the results of karma and the conditioning of mind at the end of life.

Full of blood, passion and extraordinary feats of athletic endeavour, the Olympic Games were the sporting, social and cultural highlight of the Ancient Greek calendar for almost 12 centuries.

"It is hard for us to exaggerate how important the Olympics were for the Greeks," Paul Christesen, Professor of Ancient Greek History at Dartmouth College, USA, said.

"The classic example is that when the Persians invaded Greece in the summer of 480 (BC), a lot of the Greek city states agreed that they would put together an allied army, but they had a very hard time getting one together because so many people wanted to go to the Olympics. So, they actually had to delay putting the army together to defend the country against the Persians.

The threat of invasion or not, the Games took place every four years from 776 BC to at least 393 AD. All Greek males were allowed to take part, from farmhands to royal heirs, although the majority of Olympians were soldiers. Women could not compete or even attend. There was, however, a loophole to this misogynistic rule - chariot owners, not riders, were declared Olympic champions and anyone could own a chariot. Kyniska, daughter of a Spartan king, took advantage of this, claiming victory wreaths in 396 BC and 392 BC.

At their heart, the Games were a religious festival and a good excuse for Greeks from all over the Mediterranean basin to gather for a riotous barbeque. In the middle day of the festival, a vast number of cows were slaughtered in honour of Zeus, King of° the Greek Gods - once he had been given a small taste, the rest was for the people.

For the first 250-plus years, all the action took place in the sanctuary of Olympia, situated in the north-western Peloponnese. Pock-marked by olive trees, from which the victory wreaths were cut, and featuring an altar to Zeus, it was a hugely sacred spot.

The Games lasted a full five days by the fifth century BC and saw running, jumping and throwing events plus boxing, wrestling, pankration and chariot racing. At least 40,000 spectators would have packed the stadium each day at the height of the Games' popularity, in the second century AD, with many more selling their wares outside.

Full of blood, passion and extraordinary feats of athletic endeavour, the Olympic Games were the sporting, social and cultural highlight of the Ancient Greek calendar for almost 12 centuries.

"It is hard for us to exaggerate how important the Olympics were for the Greeks," Paul Christesen, Professor of Ancient Greek History at Dartmouth College, USA, said.

"The classic example is that when the Persians invaded Greece in the summer of 480 (BC), a lot of the Greek city states agreed that they would put together an allied army, but they had a very hard time getting one together because so many people wanted to go to the Olympics. So, they actually had to delay putting the army together to defend the country against the Persians.

The threat of invasion or not, the Games took place every four years from 776 BC to at least 393 AD. All Greek males were allowed to take part, from farmhands to royal heirs, although the majority of Olympians were soldiers. Women could not compete or even attend. There was, however, a loophole to this misogynistic rule - chariot owners, not riders, were declared Olympic champions and anyone could own a chariot. Kyniska, daughter of a Spartan king, took advantage of this, claiming victory wreaths in 396 BC and 392 BC.

At their heart, the Games were a religious festival and a good excuse for Greeks from all over the Mediterranean basin to gather for a riotous barbeque. In the middle day of the festival, a vast number of cows were slaughtered in honour of Zeus, King of° the Greek Gods - once he had been given a small taste, the rest was for the people.

For the first 250-plus years, all the action took place in the sanctuary of Olympia, situated in the north-western Peloponnese. Pock-marked by olive trees, from which the victory wreaths were cut, and featuring an altar to Zeus, it was a hugely sacred spot.

The Games lasted a full five days by the fifth century BC and saw running, jumping and throwing events plus boxing, wrestling, pankration and chariot racing. At least 40,000 spectators would have packed the stadium each day at the height of the Games' popularity, in the second century AD, with many more selling their wares outside.

Full of blood, passion and extraordinary feats of athletic endeavour, the Olympic Games were the sporting, social and cultural highlight of the Ancient Greek calendar for almost 12 centuries.

"It is hard for us to exaggerate how important the Olympics were for the Greeks," Paul Christesen, Professor of Ancient Greek History at Dartmouth College, USA, said.

"The classic example is that when the Persians invaded Greece in the summer of 480 (BC), a lot of the Greek city states agreed that they would put together an allied army, but they had a very hard time getting one together because so many people wanted to go to the Olympics. So, they actually had to delay putting the army together to defend the country against the Persians.

The threat of invasion or not, the Games took place every four years from 776 BC to at least 393 AD. All Greek males were allowed to take part, from farmhands to royal heirs, although the majority of Olympians were soldiers. Women could not compete or even attend. There was, however, a loophole to this misogynistic rule - chariot owners, not riders, were declared Olympic champions and anyone could own a chariot. Kyniska, daughter of a Spartan king, took advantage of this, claiming victory wreaths in 396 BC and 392 BC.

At their heart, the Games were a religious festival and a good excuse for Greeks from all over the Mediterranean basin to gather for a riotous barbeque. In the middle day of the festival, a vast number of cows were slaughtered in honour of Zeus, King of° the Greek Gods - once he had been given a small taste, the rest was for the people.

For the first 250-plus years, all the action took place in the sanctuary of Olympia, situated in the north-western Peloponnese. Pock-marked by olive trees, from which the victory wreaths were cut, and featuring an altar to Zeus, it was a hugely sacred spot.

The Games lasted a full five days by the fifth century BC and saw running, jumping and throwing events plus boxing, wrestling, pankration and chariot racing. At least 40,000 spectators would have packed the stadium each day at the height of the Games' popularity, in the second century AD, with many more selling their wares outside.

Full of blood, passion and extraordinary feats of athletic endeavour, the Olympic Games were the sporting, social and cultural highlight of the Ancient Greek calendar for almost 12 centuries.

"It is hard for us to exaggerate how important the Olympics were for the Greeks," Paul Christesen, Professor of Ancient Greek History at Dartmouth College, USA, said.

"The classic example is that when the Persians invaded Greece in the summer of 480 (BC), a lot of the Greek city states agreed that they would put together an allied army, but they had a very hard time getting one together because so many people wanted to go to the Olympics. So, they actually had to delay putting the army together to defend the country against the Persians.

The threat of invasion or not, the Games took place every four years from 776 BC to at least 393 AD. All Greek males were allowed to take part, from farmhands to royal heirs, although the majority of Olympians were soldiers. Women could not compete or even attend. There was, however, a loophole to this misogynistic rule - chariot owners, not riders, were declared Olympic champions and anyone could own a chariot. Kyniska, daughter of a Spartan king, took advantage of this, claiming victory wreaths in 396 BC and 392 BC.

At their heart, the Games were a religious festival and a good excuse for Greeks from all over the Mediterranean basin to gather for a riotous barbeque. In the middle day of the festival, a vast number of cows were slaughtered in honour of Zeus, King of° the Greek Gods - once he had been given a small taste, the rest was for the people.

For the first 250-plus years, all the action took place in the sanctuary of Olympia, situated in the north-western Peloponnese. Pock-marked by olive trees, from which the victory wreaths were cut, and featuring an altar to Zeus, it was a hugely sacred spot.

The Games lasted a full five days by the fifth century BC and saw running, jumping and throwing events plus boxing, wrestling, pankration and chariot racing. At least 40,000 spectators would have packed the stadium each day at the height of the Games' popularity, in the second century AD, with many more selling their wares outside.

Thanksgiving Day did not become an official holiday until Northerners dominated the Federal government. While sectional tensions prevailed in the mid-19th century, the editor of the popular magazine Godey' s Lady's Book, Sarah Josepha Hale, campaigned for a national Thanksgiving Day to promote unity. She finally won the support of President Abraham Lincoln. On October 3, 1863, during the Civil War, Lincoln proclaimed a national day of thanksgiving to be celebrated on Thursday, November 26.

The holiday was annually proclaimed by every president thereafter, and the date chosen, with few exceptions, was the last Thursday in November. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, however, attempted to extend the Christmas shopping season, which generally begins with the Thanksgiving holiday, and to boost the economy by moving the date back a week, to the third week in November. But not all states complied, and, after a joint resolution of Congress in 1941, Roosevelt issued a proclamation in 1942 designating the fourth Thursday in November (which is not always the last Thursday) as Thanksgiving Day.

As the country became more urban and family members began to live farther apart, Thanksgiving became a time to gather together. The holiday moved away from its religious roots to allow immigrants of every background to participate in a common tradition. Thanksgiving Day football games, beginning with Yale versus Princeton in 1876, enabled fans to add some rowdiness to the holiday. In the late 1800s, parades of costumed revellers became common. In 1920, Gimbel's department store in Philadelphia, staged a parade of about 50 people with Santa Claus at the rear of the procession. Since 1924, the annual Macy's parade in New York City has continued the tradition, with huge balloons since 1927. The holiday associated with Pilgrims and Native Americans has come to symbolize intercultural peace, America's opportunity for newcomers, and the sanctity of home and family.

Days of Thanksgiving in Canada also originated in the colonial period, arising from the same European traditions, in gratitude for safe journeys, peace and bountiful harvests. The earliest celebration was held in 1578, when an expedition led by Martin Frobisher held a ceremony in present-day Nunavut to give thanks for the safety of its fleet. In 1879, Parliament established a National Thanksgiving Day on November 6; the date has varied over the years. Since 1957, Thanksgiving Day has been celebrated in Canada on the second Monday in October.

Thanksgiving Day did not become an official holiday until Northerners dominated the Federal government. While sectional tensions prevailed in the mid-19th century, the editor of the popular magazine Godey' s Lady's Book, Sarah Josepha Hale, campaigned for a national Thanksgiving Day to promote unity. She finally won the support of President Abraham Lincoln. On October 3, 1863, during the Civil War, Lincoln proclaimed a national day of thanksgiving to be celebrated on Thursday, November 26.

The holiday was annually proclaimed by every president thereafter, and the date chosen, with few exceptions, was the last Thursday in November. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, however, attempted to extend the Christmas shopping season, which generally begins with the Thanksgiving holiday, and to boost the economy by moving the date back a week, to the third week in November. But not all states complied, and, after a joint resolution of Congress in 1941, Roosevelt issued a proclamation in 1942 designating the fourth Thursday in November (which is not always the last Thursday) as Thanksgiving Day.

As the country became more urban and family members began to live farther apart, Thanksgiving became a time to gather together. The holiday moved away from its religious roots to allow immigrants of every background to participate in a common tradition. Thanksgiving Day football games, beginning with Yale versus Princeton in 1876, enabled fans to add some rowdiness to the holiday. In the late 1800s, parades of costumed revellers became common. In 1920, Gimbel's department store in Philadelphia, staged a parade of about 50 people with Santa Claus at the rear of the procession. Since 1924, the annual Macy's parade in New York City has continued the tradition, with huge balloons since 1927. The holiday associated with Pilgrims and Native Americans has come to symbolize intercultural peace, America's opportunity for newcomers, and the sanctity of home and family.

Days of Thanksgiving in Canada also originated in the colonial period, arising from the same European traditions, in gratitude for safe journeys, peace and bountiful harvests. The earliest celebration was held in 1578, when an expedition led by Martin Frobisher held a ceremony in present-day Nunavut to give thanks for the safety of its fleet. In 1879, Parliament established a National Thanksgiving Day on November 6; the date has varied over the years. Since 1957, Thanksgiving Day has been celebrated in Canada on the second Monday in October.

Thanksgiving Day did not become an official holiday until Northerners dominated the Federal government. While sectional tensions prevailed in the mid-19th century, the editor of the popular magazine Godey' s Lady's Book, Sarah Josepha Hale, campaigned for a national Thanksgiving Day to promote unity. She finally won the support of President Abraham Lincoln. On October 3, 1863, during the Civil War, Lincoln proclaimed a national day of thanksgiving to be celebrated on Thursday, November 26.

The holiday was annually proclaimed by every president thereafter, and the date chosen, with few exceptions, was the last Thursday in November. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, however, attempted to extend the Christmas shopping season, which generally begins with the Thanksgiving holiday, and to boost the economy by moving the date back a week, to the third week in November. But not all states complied, and, after a joint resolution of Congress in 1941, Roosevelt issued a proclamation in 1942 designating the fourth Thursday in November (which is not always the last Thursday) as Thanksgiving Day.

As the country became more urban and family members began to live farther apart, Thanksgiving became a time to gather together. The holiday moved away from its religious roots to allow immigrants of every background to participate in a common tradition. Thanksgiving Day football games, beginning with Yale versus Princeton in 1876, enabled fans to add some rowdiness to the holiday. In the late 1800s, parades of costumed revellers became common. In 1920, Gimbel's department store in Philadelphia, staged a parade of about 50 people with Santa Claus at the rear of the procession. Since 1924, the annual Macy's parade in New York City has continued the tradition, with huge balloons since 1927. The holiday associated with Pilgrims and Native Americans has come to symbolize intercultural peace, America's opportunity for newcomers, and the sanctity of home and family.

Days of Thanksgiving in Canada also originated in the colonial period, arising from the same European traditions, in gratitude for safe journeys, peace and bountiful harvests. The earliest celebration was held in 1578, when an expedition led by Martin Frobisher held a ceremony in present-day Nunavut to give thanks for the safety of its fleet. In 1879, Parliament established a National Thanksgiving Day on November 6; the date has varied over the years. Since 1957, Thanksgiving Day has been celebrated in Canada on the second Monday in October.

One way to think about work-life balance is with a concept known as The Four Burners Theory. Here's how it was first explained to me:

Imagine that your life is represented by a stove with four burners on it. Each burner symbolizes one major quadrant of your life.

1. The first burner represents your family.
2. The second burner is your friends.
3. The third burner is your health.
4. The fourth burner is your work.

The Four Burners Theory says that "in order to be successful, you have to cut off one of your burners. And in order to be really successful, you have to cut off two."

My initial reaction to The Four Burners Theory was to search for a way to bypass it. "Can I succeed and keep all four burners running?" I wondered.

Perhaps I could combine two burners. "What if I lumped family and friends into one category?"

Maybe I could combine health and work. "I hear sitting all day is unhealthy. What if I got a standing desk?" Now, I know what you are thinking. Believing that you will be healthy because you bought a standing desk is like believing you are a rebel because you ignored the fasten seatbelt sign on an airplane, but whatever.

Soon I realized I was inventing these workarounds because I didn't want to face the real issue life is filled with trade-offs. If you want to excel in your work and in your marriage, then your friends and your health may have to suffer. If you want to be healthy and succeed as a parent, then you might be forced to dial back your career ambitions. Of course, you are free to divide your time equally among all four burners, but you have to accept that you will never reach your full potential in any given area. Essentially, we are forced to choose. Would you rather live a life that is unbalanced, but high-performing in a certain area? Or would you rather live a life that is balanced, but never maximizes your potential in a given quadrant?

One way to think about work-life balance is with a concept known as The Four Burners Theory. Here's how it was first explained to me:

Imagine that your life is represented by a stove with four burners on it. Each burner symbolizes one major quadrant of your life.

1. The first burner represents your family.
2. The second burner is your friends.
3. The third burner is your health.
4. The fourth burner is your work.

The Four Burners Theory says that "in order to be successful, you have to cut off one of your burners. And in order to be really successful, you have to cut off two."

My initial reaction to The Four Burners Theory was to search for a way to bypass it. "Can I succeed and keep all four burners running?" I wondered.

Perhaps I could combine two burners. "What if I lumped family and friends into one category?"

Maybe I could combine health and work. "I hear sitting all day is unhealthy. What if I got a standing desk?" Now, I know what you are thinking. Believing that you will be healthy because you bought a standing desk is like believing you are a rebel because you ignored the fasten seatbelt sign on an airplane, but whatever.

Soon I realized I was inventing these workarounds because I didn't want to face the real issue life is filled with trade-offs. If you want to excel in your work and in your marriage, then your friends and your health may have to suffer. If you want to be healthy and succeed as a parent, then you might be forced to dial back your career ambitions. Of course, you are free to divide your time equally among all four burners, but you have to accept that you will never reach your full potential in any given area. Essentially, we are forced to choose. Would you rather live a life that is unbalanced, but high-performing in a certain area? Or would you rather live a life that is balanced, but never maximizes your potential in a given quadrant?

One way to think about work-life balance is with a concept known as The Four Burners Theory. Here's how it was first explained to me:

Imagine that your life is represented by a stove with four burners on it. Each burner symbolizes one major quadrant of your life.

1. The first burner represents your family.
2. The second burner is your friends.
3. The third burner is your health.
4. The fourth burner is your work.

The Four Burners Theory says that "in order to be successful, you have to cut off one of your burners. And in order to be really successful, you have to cut off two."

My initial reaction to The Four Burners Theory was to search for a way to bypass it. "Can I succeed and keep all four burners running?" I wondered.

Perhaps I could combine two burners. "What if I lumped family and friends into one category?"

Maybe I could combine health and work. "I hear sitting all day is unhealthy. What if I got a standing desk?" Now, I know what you are thinking. Believing that you will be healthy because you bought a standing desk is like believing you are a rebel because you ignored the fasten seatbelt sign on an airplane, but whatever.

Soon I realized I was inventing these workarounds because I didn't want to face the real issue life is filled with trade-offs. If you want to excel in your work and in your marriage, then your friends and your health may have to suffer. If you want to be healthy and succeed as a parent, then you might be forced to dial back your career ambitions. Of course, you are free to divide your time equally among all four burners, but you have to accept that you will never reach your full potential in any given area. Essentially, we are forced to choose. Would you rather live a life that is unbalanced, but high-performing in a certain area? Or would you rather live a life that is balanced, but never maximizes your potential in a given quadrant?

One way to think about work-life balance is with a concept known as The Four Burners Theory. Here's how it was first explained to me:

Imagine that your life is represented by a stove with four burners on it. Each burner symbolizes one major quadrant of your life.

1. The first burner represents your family.
2. The second burner is your friends.
3. The third burner is your health.
4. The fourth burner is your work.

The Four Burners Theory says that "in order to be successful, you have to cut off one of your burners. And in order to be really successful, you have to cut off two."

My initial reaction to The Four Burners Theory was to search for a way to bypass it. "Can I succeed and keep all four burners running?" I wondered.

Perhaps I could combine two burners. "What if I lumped family and friends into one category?"

Maybe I could combine health and work. "I hear sitting all day is unhealthy. What if I got a standing desk?" Now, I know what you are thinking. Believing that you will be healthy because you bought a standing desk is like believing you are a rebel because you ignored the fasten seatbelt sign on an airplane, but whatever.

Soon I realized I was inventing these workarounds because I didn't want to face the real issue life is filled with trade-offs. If you want to excel in your work and in your marriage, then your friends and your health may have to suffer. If you want to be healthy and succeed as a parent, then you might be forced to dial back your career ambitions. Of course, you are free to divide your time equally among all four burners, but you have to accept that you will never reach your full potential in any given area. Essentially, we are forced to choose. Would you rather live a life that is unbalanced, but high-performing in a certain area? Or would you rather live a life that is balanced, but never maximizes your potential in a given quadrant?