HSC Science (General) 12th Standard Board Exam - Maharashtra State Board Question Bank Solutions

Write the poetic appreciation of the extract given below:

Compose a poem of at least 4 - 6 lines on ‘Beauty of Nature’.

Browse the internet and find out different types of poems on ‘Beauty’.

Byron’s name is often taken along with his two contemporaries – Shelley and Keats. Go to your school/college library and read some poems written by P. B. Shelley and John Keats to get a better idea about the Romantic Poets.

Most of the civilizations have flourished on the banks of the rivers. Discuss the reasons in the class. One is done for you.

1. Availability of water
2. _____________________
3. _____________________
4. _____________________

Write down the names of the famous cities that are situated on the banks of the rivers given below. One is done for you.

Write down the names of the rivers on the banks of which following cities have prospered:

Divide your class into groups and discuss the changes that might have taken place when the cities grow on the banks of the rivers.

Share your views in the class on the topic ‘Conservation of Rivers and Development of the Cities’.

Discuss the importance of Nature in the lives of the people from the Northeastern part of India as expressed in the poem with reference to-

Flowers

Discuss the importance of Nature in the lives of the people from the Northeastern part of India as expressed in the poem with reference to-

River

Discuss the importance of Nature in the lives of the people from the Northeastern part of India as expressed in the poem with reference to-

Bamboo

Discuss the importance of Nature in the lives of the people from the Northeastern part of India as expressed in the poem with reference to-

East

The poet has described her small town in Arunachal Pradesh. Pick out the lines that describe the poet’s town.

Make a list of natural elements mentioned in the poem.

The poet is convinced with the thought of immortality of water. Pick out the relevant lines.

1. ______________
2. ______________
3. ______________

‘The river has a soul.’ Elaborate the concept in your words as the poet has explained it in the poem.

The poet has used some unconventional expression. Illustrate them in your words.

Torrent of grief

The poet has used some unconventional expression. Illustrate them in your words.

Shrine of happy pictures

The poet has used some unconventional expression. Illustrate them in your words.

The land of fish and stars