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If I Were You Textbook Exercises

If I Were You Vocabulary

I. Make sentences with each of the following so as to bring out its meaning.
interior, crawl, to get away with, let you down,clear off, intruder.
Answer:

• Interior—My house is located in the interior of the city.
• Crawl—The baby has started craivling.
• To get away with—The woman got away with my purse.
• Let you down—I am telling you the fact. I am not trying to let you down at all.
• Clear off—I have cleared off the bank-loan.
• Intruder—The intruders should be dealt with an iron hand.

II. Use the following expressions in a conversation.
well, thanks a lot, of course, by the way, O.K., come on, listen.
Answer:
Raju—I will take you in my car to Agra.
Mudit—Well. How long will you stay there?
Raju—For three days.
Mudit—Thanks a lot. Of course, I can spare three days’ time.
Raju—By the way, have you sought your parents’ permission?
Mudit—No, I have not informed them yet.
Raju—Then go and inform them.
Mudit—O.K. I shall do it.
Raju—Come on. Let’us discuss the programme.
Mudit—I am listening to you attentively.

Comprehension

A. Answer the following questions in about 25 words.

Question 1.
What did Gerrard tell the Intruder about his life? (M.P. Board 2012)
Answer:
Gerrard told the Intruder that he lived alone in the lonely cottage (in Essex). Few people know about him and visited him. He is a mystery man like the Intruder. He had killed somebody and the police was after him.

Question 2.
Who were the people that used to visit Gerrard?
Answer:
Very few people took the trouble to visit Gerrard. The baker, the vegetable vendor and the milkman only used to visit Gerrard.

Question 3.
Why did the Intruder go into Gerrard’s house? (M.P. Board 2017)
Answer:
The intruder had killed a cop. The police was chasing him. One day he saw Gerrard. He looked like the Intruder and lived un-known in a lonely cottage. The Intruder went into Gerrard’s house to kill him and live as Gerrard to avoid being arrested.

Question 4.
Why was the Intruder dodging the police?
Answer:
The intruder was a professional jewellery robber. He had already killed a policeman. The police was chasing him. Therefore, he was dodging the police to avoid being hanged.

Question 5.
Why did the Intruder want to kill Gerrard and take on his identity?
Answer:
The intruder had killed a cop. The police was chasing him. One day, he saw Gerrard. Gerrard looked exactly like him. The Intruder desired to protect himself from the police. Therefore, he wanted to kill Gerrard and take on his identity.

Question 6.
Why did the Intruder call Gerrard ‘a mystery man’?
Answer:
The Intruder had a revolver in his hand. He ordered Gerrard to sit down on the chair. He told him that his gun was no toy. It could hurt Gerrard without killing him. His words could not unnerve Gerrard. He answered his questions humorously. He never met trades people. He learnt that Gerrard’s movements were sudden. Therefore, the Intruder called Gerrard a mystery man.

Question 7.
On what ground did the Intruder say that hearing about Gerrard was one of his luckiest breaks?
Answer:
The intruder had learnt that Gerrard had a car. He did not have many visitors. He planned his orders. He moved in and out of the cottage suddenly. He closely resembled the Intruder. The Intruder was in search of such a person. Therefore, he said that hearing about Gerrard was one of his luckiest breaks.

Question 8.
What did Gerrard’s bag contain?
Answer:
Gerrard was a playwright. He had to send the props for rehearsal. He was held up because he had to tackle with the Intruder. His bag contained disguise outfit, false moustaches and other theater requirements.

Question 9.
What was Gerrard’s profession?
Answer:
Gerrard was a playwright by profession. He had to go from place to place. People in general were not aware of his profession.

B. Answer the following questions in about 50 words.

Question 1.
What story did Gerrard knit to trap the Intruder?
Answer:
Gerrard was a young stage artist. One day he was packing his travelling bag. Just then an Intruder entered his cottage. He had a revolver in his hand. His plan was to kill Gerrard and assume his identity. His trick was to elude the police and save himself from being hanged. Gerrard played a trick to save himself and trap the Intruder. He told the Intruder that he had also killed a man. The police might come anytime to arfest him. Therefore, he had posted a man on the main road to forewarn him. Gerrard knit this story to trap the Intruder.

Question 2.
How did Gerrard finally confine the Intruder into the cupboard? (M.P. Board 2011)
Answer:
The telephone bell rang. Gerrard told the Intruder about the forewarning of the police heading towards the cottage. Gerrard opened the door and asked the Intruder to see for the police on the road himself. The Intruder was taken in. He leant forward to see out. Gerrard pushed him into the cupboard and slammed the door and locked it. He picked up the Intruder’s revolver and kept it pointed at the cupboard door.

Question 3.
‘One who is intelligent is powerful.’ How did Gerrard prove that as he defeated the Intruder by his intelligence?
Answer:
The Intruder asked Gerrard many questions. Gerrard answered them humorously in a round about way and confidently. It made the Intruder call him a mystery man. The word ‘mystery man’ gave Gerrard an idea how to befool the Intruder. He was a stage actor and a playwright. He used his intelligence to outsmart the Intruder. He fabricated a story that he had also killed a person. Very cleverly he made the Intruder lean forward to see the approaching police. He pushed him into the cupboard by virtue of his intelligence and defeated his intentions.

If I Were You Grammar

A. Study the following sentences in a paragraph.

He puts down the ‘phone and goes to the divan on the left where there is a travelling bag, and strarts packing. Whilst he is thus engaged, another man, similar in build to Gerrard, enters from the right silently … revolver in hand. He is flashily dressed in an over coat and a soft hat. He bumps accidently against the table, and at the sound Gerrard turns quickly.

The underlined words in the above sentences are prepositions. The preposition is a word or group of words often placed before a Noun or Pronoun to indicate place, direction, source, method etc.

Read the following paragraph and make a list of prepositions occurred.

Gerrard: Oh, don’t be a fool. Look for yourself. (Gerrard opens the door and steps away. Intruder leans forward to. inspect it, with his sit towards Gerrard, but with his revolver ready. As he turns his head Gerrard gives him a push into the cupboard, knocking the revolver out of his hand. He slams the door and looks for it, picks up the revolver and goes to the phone where he stands with the gun pointed at the cupboard door. Intruder rattles door and shouts, ‘Let me out of here!’)
Answer:
List of prepositions occurred in the above para.
for, away, forward, to, with, into, out of, for, up, to, with, at, of.

B. Study the following sentences.
Intruder—Keep it to yourself and just answer my questions. You live here alone? Well, do you?
Gerrard—I’m so sorry, I thought you were telling me. not asking me. A question of inflexion, your voice is unfamiliar.
The underlined words in the above sentences are used as Pro-nouns in their different forms.
Pronouns are used to replace a noun already referred to, that is, we use them instead of repeating the noun.

Personal Pronouns
(Summary of forms)

Underline the pronouns in the following sentences and name their forms.

Question 1.
Why add murder to your other crimes? It’s a grave step you’re taking.
Answer:
Your ………… possessive adjective
You …………. subjective pronoun

Question 2.
I’ve got freedom to gain. As myself I’m a poor hunted rat.
Answer:
I ………… Subjective Pronoun
Myself …………. Reflexive/Emphatic Pronoun
I ……….. Subjective Pronoun

Question 3.
Yours will fit me fine.
Answer:
Yours …………… Possessive Pronoun
me ………… Objective Pronoun

Question 4.
It’s a bag all right.
Answer:
It ………… Subjective Pronoun

Question 5.
Now do you believe me?
Answer:
You ……….. Subjective Pronoun
me……………. Objective Pronoun

Speaking Skill

Question 1.
Each of the character in the play has special style of speaking. For example Gerrards voice is polite (cultured). Intruder also speaks politely (but tauntingly). Gerrard uses different kinds of words like ‘Nonchalant’. Make a list of such words use by Gerrard and tell in the class.
Answer:
Polite (cultured) words used by Gerrard—Pleasantly, non- chalant, sympathetic audience, unfamiliar, Mr. clever imitation, assist, charming, interesting, trouble, modest, embrace, a trifle, grave step, gratuitous double, luckier, decorative, very good reason, apparently.

II. Listen to these children. What are they talking about?

• Would you like tea or coffee?
• I’d prefer coffee, thank you.
• I don’t like coffee I’d prefer tea.

Work in pairs. One of you is an agent and the other is a client looking for accommodation in a hotel. Talk to each other, use the clues given below:

Answer:
(a) I would prefer a furnished accommodation.
(b) I would like you to book the last room for me.
(c) I don’t think, I would like to share my room with anyone.
(d) Yes, I do want a room with a television.
(e) No, thanks, I don’t need a guide.
(f) No, I would prefer to go by a three-wheeler.
(g) I would like to stay in an independent room.
(h) Yes, I must have my supper.

Writing Skill

Question 1.
‘Life happens to those who live dangerously’. Write an act of bravery performed by someone when his life was under threat. (50 words)
Answer:
Merely earning bread and butter is not life. Life means ad-venture because they never die who die for a great cause. Death may come any time to the person who lives dangeroulsy. Once a street Romeo threatened to kill me because I had objected to his evil pursuits. He used to molest the girls in the street. I approached the police station for help. They gave me hollow assurance of help. Then I called the meeting of the welfare society and brought the goon s threat to their notice. They gave me moral support and caught the goon red-handed while robbing an old woman. They gave him a severe beating and handed him over to the police.

Question 2.
Sometimes an actor has to act in a real life situation. Why? Write your answer in the light of the play. (150 words)
Answer:
Horace Danby was a gpod-natured man. He was fairly suc-cessful in his profession of lock-making. He was considered a good and respectable citizen. However, he was not completely honest. He was very fond of rare and expensive books. He started committing thefts with a view to meeting his expenses for books. He stole only from those who had a lot of money. He never thought of hurting anybody. One day he was ready to break open the safe. Just then, a woman dressed in red appeared at the door.

She posed herself as the mistress of the household. She threatened to get him arrested. Danby was afraid of the police. He requested her to let him go. She agreed on the condition that he opened her safe. The foolish fellow did the same. The lady, who herself was a thief, slipped away with the jewellery. Later, Danby was arrested. This story resembles the story of Gerrard and the intruder. The lady told a false story to Horace as Gerrard cooked up a false story. This is the story of an actor who acted in a real-life situation.

Think It Over

Question 1.
Give a man a fine reputation to live upto and he will be at his best.
Answer:
Think and apply the principle when you must deal with an unfriendly man. Treat him as if he were an honourable gentleman. Take it granted that he will answer to it and be proud that someone trust him.

Question 2.
Write your experience after the encounter.
Answer:
Once a young man hired a room in our street. He was known as a quarrelsome man. One day, all of our neighbours invited him to Holi celebration. We honoured him and called him a fine and strong young man. We called him as an asset to our street. All of us elected him the Secretary of the Welfare Association. It brought about a magical change in his nature and conduct. Though he was unfriendly ‘in the beginning yet he has become a refined man now. He is respectful to all the elderly people and courteous to his age- mates. He really became an honourable gentleman. He is proud of us and we are proud of him.

Question 3.
A small encouragement has more corrective power than that of all the rebuke in the world. Think and write your experience.
Answer:
My younger brother failed miserably in English and Science. He was full of despair. My parents rebuked him in very severe words. They called him an ass, a duffer and an idiot. It had no effect on him. He was not reformed. The next time he failed again in the same subjects. I asked my parents to handle him psychologically. They patted him and asked him not to lose courage. They asked him to engage a tutor and to read a little more. These words of small encouragement did wonders. He stood first in the next examination. It proved that a small encouragement has more corrective power than all the rebukes in the world.

Things To Do

Stage this play on the annual day of your school taking help of your classmates under the direction of your teacher.
Answer:
For self-attempt.

If I Were You Additional Important Questions

A. Read the passages and answer the questions that follow:

Question 1.
(He puts dozen the phone and goes to the divan on the left where there is a travelling bag, and starts packing. Whilst he is thus engaged, another man, similar in build to Gerrard, enters from the right silently revolver in hand. He is flashily dressed in an overcoat and a soft hat. He humps accidentally against the table, and at the sound Gerrard turns quickly.) (Page 155)

Questions:
(a) What does he start down after putting down the phone?
(b) Who enters Gerrard’s cottage?
(c) What does the Intruder have in his hand?
(d) Find a word from the above passage which means ‘gaudily’.
Answers:
(a) He goes to the divan and starts packing a travelling bag.
(b) An Intruder, similar to Gerrard in identity, enters Gerrard’s cottage.
(c) The Intruder has a revolver in his hand.
(d) ‘Flashily.

Question 2.
I’m O.K. I’ve got a reason for everything. I’m going to be Vincent Charles Gerrard, see. I’ve got to know what he talks like. Noio I know. That posh stuff comes easy. This is Mr. V.C. Gerrard speaking, (pantomine of ‘phoning, in imitation cultured voice) And that’s not all. (He stands up.) Get up a minute. (Gerrard stands.) Now take a look at me.
(Page 158)

Questions:
(a) Why is he going to be Vincent Charles Gerrard?
(b) What has he got to know?
(c) What does he ask Gerrard to do?
(d) Find a word from the passage which means ‘facial expression to convey meaning’.
Answers:
(a) He is going to be Vincent Charles Gerrard so that he can ecape police & punichment for murdering the police officer and live life freely.
(b) He has got to know what V.C. Gerrard talks like him.
(c) He asks Gerrard to get up(stand) a minute.
(d) ‘Pantomime’.

I. Match the following:
1. Gerrard is of – (a) is cultured
2. Gerrard is wearing – (b) flashily dressed in an overcoat and soft hat
3. Horrace’s voice – (c) medium height
4. The intruder is – (d) seats himself on the divan by the bag
5. The intruder – (e) horn-rimmed glasses
Answer:
1. (c), 2. (e), 3. (a), 4. (b), 5. (d).

II. Pick up the correct choice:

(i) ‘If I were you’ is:
A. a voluminous drama
B. the autobiography of a playwright
C. a piece of fiction
D. a one-act-play.
Ans.
D. a one act play

(ii) A. This is all very ………. (dramatic/melodramatic).
B. I shall make you ……………. (somersault/roll/crawl).
C. You are not ………….. (confronting/dealing) with a fool.
D. I can………… (rest/retire) here nicely for a little while.
Answer:
A. dramatic
B. crawl
C. dealing
D. rest.

III. Write ‘True’ or ‘False’:
1. The hero of the play If I Were You’ is a murderer.
2. People in general are not aware of Gerrard’s profession.
3. The intruder was being pursued by the police for jewel robbery.
4. The Intruder kills Gerrard and assumes his identity.
5. Gerrard foils the Intruder’s plan and manages to lock him in a cupboard.
Answer:

1. False
2. True
3. True
4. False
5. True.

IV. Fill in the following blanks:
1. Put those ………… up!
2. You have got enough sense not to want to get ………………
3. Are you American or is that merely a clever ………. ?
4. I’m afraid jewels are few and far between in the ………. of Essex.
5. Admitted you’ve nothing to lose, but what have you to ……………
Answer:

1. paws
2. hurt
3. imitation
4. wilds
5. gain.

B. Short Answer Type Questions (In about 25 words)

Question 1.
Why did the Intruder want to make Gerrard talk?
Answer:
The Intruder had killed a cop. The police was chasing him. He came to Gerrard’s cottage to kill and impersonate him. He wanted some knowledge about Gerrard which might save him from being hanged. Therefore, he wanted to make Gerrard talk.

Question 2.
When, according to the Intruder, would Gerrard stop being smart?
Answer:
The Intruder was pointing a revolver at Gerrard. Gerrard pretended to be calm and carefree. Moreover, Gerrard did not show any sign of fear. The Intruder thought that Gerrard was trying to be smart. He would stop being smart on being hit by one of his bullets.

Question 3.
Why did the Intruder say, “They can’t hang me twice?”
Answer:
The intruder told Gerrard that he would kill him. Gerrard called murder a grave crime. A person can be hanged for killing another person. The Intruder told him that he had already committed a murder for which he would be hanged. They can’t hang him twice.

Question 4.
How can you say that Gerrard was an intelligent and tactful person?
Answer:
Gerrard told the Intruder that he knew all the answers. He understood that the Intruder had evil intentions. Still he told him that he was pleased to see him. Being a sensible and tactful man he knew how to behave in a crisis. He took the Intruder into confidence and trapped him.

Question 5.
Why did the Intruder think that Gerrard was being smart?
Answer:
Gerrard was casual in his talks. He was trying to know the particulars of the Intruder. Besides, Gerrard was not disclosing or confirming his own particulars. Therefore, the intruder thought that Gerrard was being smart.

Question 6.
When according to the intruder, would Gerrard stop being smart?
Answer:
Gerrard was taking the things easy. He was not serious in giving answers to his questions. Rather he was being smart. Accordinrg to the Intruder, Gerrard would stop being smart when he learnt his plan of killing him. He would appeal to him to spare his life and come to senses.

Question 7.
Why was the Intruder running from pillar to post?
Answer:
The Intruder lived in a town. Things went wrong with him. In a fit of anger, he committed the murder of a cop. The police was chasing him. To avoid being arrested, he kept running from pillar to post.

Question 8.
Gerrard had presence of mind. Justify.
Answer:
Gerrard did not lose his cool while he was answering the Intruder’s questions. He learnt how the Intruder was afraid of Police. He made up a story that he was also a criminal like him. He created the scene of the arrrival of police. The Intruder was caught in his trap. It shows his presence of mind.

Question 9.
Why did Gerrard say, “You won’t kill me for a very good reason”?
Answer:
The Intruder had expressed his desire to kill Gerrard and impersonate him. Gerrard told him that he was also a murderer. If the intruder shot him dead, he will be hanged for sure either as himself or as Gerrard. Therefore, he won’t kill him for a very good reason.

Question 10.
How would Gerrard’s clothes let down the intruder?
Answer:
Gerrard told the intruder that it would not be out of danger for him to pose as him. He (Gerrard) himself is wanted by the police in a case of murder. A raid is expected any moment. If the intruder was found clad in Gerrard’s clothes, he would be let down soon.

C. Long Answer Type Questions (In about 50 words)

Question 1.
Narrate Gerrard’s encounter with the Intruder? What was its result?
Answer:
Gerrard was a young stage artist. He was packing his travelling bag to leave his cottage. An Intruder broke into his cottage. He was holding a revolver in his hand. His intention was to impersonate the mysterious Gerrard after killing him. To outwit him, Gerrard made up a fake story. He said that he too was wanted by the police wrhich was round the corner. Gerrard suggested that both of them should escape. Mistaking the cupboard as the exit door, the Intruder entered it and was trapped.

Question 2.
Compare and contrast the characters of Gerrard and the Intruder.
Answer:
Both Gerrard and the Intruder were smart and clever. Both planned their moves thoughtfully. Gerrard was a young actor. He did not socialise. His movements were sudden. He was called a mysterious person. He was humorous and intelligent. He was good at cooking stories. Gerrard was a law-abiding fellow but the Intruder was a jewel robber. Gerrard was not a criminal but the Intruder was a murderer. Gerrard was going for a rehearsal but the Intruder was trying to evade the police. He could kill anybody for his personal safety. However, Gerrard proved smarter than the Intruder.

If I Were You Introduction

This one-act-play revolves round Gerrard and the Intruder, the two major characters. Gerrard is a playwright and always avoids social relations. People are not aware of his profession. The Intruder, who happens to be a criminal, suspects Gerrard to be the same (criminal). Once he plans to kill Gerrard to take on his identity so that he may not be caught by the police. But Gerrard foils his plan.

If I Were You Summary in English

The scene of the play opens in a small cottage interior. There is an entrance back right. The practical door is to the left. There is simple furniture like a small table, a chair and a divan in the room. On the table is a telephone.

Gerrard is of medium height. He is wearing horn-rimmed glasses. He is dressed in a lounge suit and a green coat. He is phoning in a cultured voice to somebody. He asks him to phone him back in about ten minutes. He goes to the divan and starts packing his travelling bag. He hopes to leave the house soon after.

A man enters the cottage secretly just then. He has a revolver in his hand. He is dressed in an overcoat and a soft hat. Gerrard turns his head as he hits against the table. He shows no sign of fear. Rather he keeps cool and greets the stranger.

The Intruder asks Gerrard to raise his hands. He seats himself on the divan and makes Gerrard sit on a chair. He expresses his desire to know about Gerrard. However, he shows no interest in Gerrard’s life story. He asks Gerrard to answer his questions. He asks Gerrard his full name, whether he lives alone, if he owns and runs a car and the number of people who often visit him.

Gerrard replies that he avoids seeing trades people. A baker, a greengrocer and milkman are his regular visitors. Then the intruder gives him some information about himself. He is a jewel thief. The police is after him since he once killed a policeman. He cannot help killing Gerrard because he wants to live as Gerrard in that cottage. He will neither be harmed nor hanged twice for another murder.Gerrard expresses his desire to know what the Intruder will gain by killing him. He answers that his murder will grant him freedom. He can go at will as Gerrard to places and do things. Gerrard plays a trick. He tells the Intruder a false story. He asks him not to kill him in a hurry. He (Gerrard) is also wanted by the police in a murder case.

The Intruder calls Gerrard a mysterious person. Gerrard con-firms his remark that it is all due to the fear of police. The Intruder is likely to be hanged as Gerrard if he assumes his name on killing him. His bag is full of make up material and false moustaches. He keeps them so that he may dodge the police by looking different. The police is about to reach soon.

Gerrard asks the Intruder to follow him to the garage and escape himself. He has posted a man on the main road. He will ring him up about the movement of the police. The telophone bell rings just then. Gerrard informs the Intruder that policemen are heading towards the cottage. He opens the door of the garage. He asks the intruder to see the approaching police himself.

Gerrard pushes the Intruder into the cupboard as he leans forward to see out. He slams the door and locks it. He picks up the Intruder’s revolver. He keeps it pointed at the cupboard door. Gerrard rings up the actors waiting for him. He regrets his unability to deliver the dresses for rehearsal. He informs them about his trouble. He would put the amusing incident in his next play. He asks them to send the sergeant to his cottage. They would arrest the Intruder who is beating on the cupboard.

If I Were You Summary in Hindi

नाटक का दृश्य एक छोटी कॉटेज के भीतर होता है। सीधे पिछली तरफ प्रवेश द्वार है। प्रयोग में आने वाला दरवाजा बायीं तरफ है। कमरे में एक छोटी मेज, एक की और एक दीवान जैसा साधारण फर्नीचर है। मेज के ऊपर टेलीफोन रखा है।

जिरार्ड, दरमियानी ऊँचाई का है। वह सींगोंवाले फ्रेम के चश्मे पहने हुए है। वह ढीला सूट और हरा कोट पहने हुए है। वह शालीन भाषा में किसी को फोन कर रहा है। वह उसे वापिस लगभग दस मिनट के भीतर फोन करने के लिए कहता है। वह दीवान तक जाता है और अपनी यात्रा का सामान बांधने लगता है। उसके तत्काल बाद उसके घर से निकलने की आशा है।

उसी समय कुटिया में गुप्त रूप से एक आदमी प्रवेश करता है। उसके हाथ में एक रिवाल्वर है। वह ओवरकोट और नर्म हैट पहने हुए है। ज्यों ही वह मेज से टकराता है, जिॉर्ड अपना सिर घुमाता है। वह भय का कोई संकेत नहीं देता है। बल्कि वह शान्त रहता है और अजनबी का अभिनन्दन करता है।

घुसपैठिया, जिॉर्ड को अपने हाथ उठाने के लिए कहता है। वह दीवान के ऊपर बैठ जाता है और जिॉर्ड को कुर्सी के ऊपर बैठा देता है। वह जिॉर्ड के विषय में जानने की अपनी इच्छा प्रकट करता है। फिर भी वह जिॉर्ड की जीवन कथा में कोई रुचि नहीं लेता है। वह जिरॉई से कहता है कि उसके प्रश्नों का उत्तर दे। वह पूछता है कि जिरोई का पूरा नाम क्या है, क्या वह अकेला रहता है, क्या उसके पास कार है और वह उसे चलाता है और प्रायः कितने व्यक्ति उसके पास आते हैं।

जिरॉर्ड उत्तर देता है कि वह व्यापारियों से मिलने से बचता है। एक बेकर, सब्जीविक्रेता और एक दूधवाला उसके पास प्रायः आते हैं। फिर घुसपैठिया अपने विषय में उसे कुछ सूचना देता है। वह मणियों का चोर है। पुलिस तब से उसका पीछा कर रही है जबसे उसने एक पुलिसमैन की हत्या की है। वह जिॉर्ड की हत्या करना नहीं टाल सकता है क्योंकि वह उसकी झोपड़ी में जिरॉई के रूप में रहना चाहता है। दूसरी हत्या करने पर उसकी न तो हानि होगी और न ही उसे दोबारा फांसी पर लटकाया जाएगा।

जिरॉर्ड यह जानने के लिए अपनी इच्छा प्रकट करता है कि उसकी हत्या कर के घुसपैठिये को क्या लाभ होगा? वह उत्तर देता है कि उसकी हत्या करने पर उसे स्वतन्त्रता मिलेगी। वह मनमाने स्थानों पर जिॉर्ड के रूप में जा सकेगा और मनचाही चीजें कर सकेगा। जिरॉर्ड एक चाल खेलता है। वह घुसपैठिये को झूठी कहानी सुनाता है। वह उसे कहता है कि जल्दबाजी में वह उसकी हत्या नहीं करे, हत्या के मामले में, पुलिस को उस (जिरॉड) की भी तलाश है।

घुसपैठिया, जिरॉर्ड को रहस्यमय व्यक्ति कहता है। जिरॉई उसकी टिप्पणी की पुष्टि करता है कि वह सब पुलिस के भय के कारण है। घुसपैठिया यदि उसे मारकर उसका नाम धारण कर लेता है तो सम्भवतः उसे जिॉर्ड के रूप में फांसी लग सकती है। उसका थैला शृंगार सामग्री तथा नकली मूंछों से भरा हुआ है। वह उन्हें इसलिए रखता है ताकि वह भिन्न दिखाई देकर पुलिस को चकमा दे सके। पुलिस तुरन्त पहुँचने ही वाली है।

जिरॉर्ड, घुसपैठिये को कहता है कि अपने प्राण बचाने के लिए गरॉज तक उसके पीछे चले। उसने मेन रोड पर एक आदमी को तैनात कर रखा है। वह पुलिस की गतिविधियों के बारे में उसे फोन द्वारा सूचित कर देगा। तभी टेलीफोन की घंटी बजती है। जिॉर्ड, घुसपैठिये को सूचित करता है कि पुलिसकर्मी उसकी कुटिया की तरफ बढ़ रहे हैं। वह गरॉज का दरवाजा खोल देता है। वह घुसपैठिये को कहता है कि आती हुई पुलिस को स्वयं देख ले।

ज्यों ही घुसपैठिया आगे देखने के लिए झुकता है, जिरॉर्ड उसे अल्मारी में धकेल देता है। वह धड़ाम से दरवाजा बंद कर देता है और उसको ताला लगा देता है। वह घुसपैठिये का रिवाल्वर उठा लेता है। वह कबर्ड के दरवाजे की तरफ उसकी नोंक करता है। जिॉर्ड उन अभिनेताओं को फोन करता है जो उसकी प्रतीक्षा कर रहे हैं। वह खेद प्रकट करता है कि वह रिहर्सल के लिए वेशभूषाएँ भेजने में असमर्थ रहा। वह अपनी परेशानी के विषय में उन्हें सूचित करता है। अपने अगले नाटक में वह इस रोचक घटना को लिखेगा। वह उनसे कहता है कि सारजेन्ट को कुटिया में भेज दो। वे उस घुसपैठिया को गिरफ्तार कर लेंगे जो अल्मारी का दरवाजा पीट रहा है।

If I Were You Word-Meanings

If I Were You Some Important Pronunciations

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The Bridge Builder Textbook Exercises

The Bridge Builder Vocabulary

Question I.
Note down the different meanings of the word ‘Bridg& in your notebook and use them in your own sentences.
Answer:

1. A structure of wood, concrete etc. There is a bridge on the river.
2. Connection, Cultural Uniformity is a way of building bridges between nations
3. Raised platform on a ship. Arrange some chairs on the bridge of the ship.
4. l-lard upper part of the nose. The spectacles do not fit my bridge.
5. A movable piece of wood on a violin – stretch the string over the bridge of the violin
6. A device for firing teeth. Fix the denture with the bridge.

II. Words beginning with ‘ch..’ may have different sounds In pronunciation, e.g., character and chair. Make a list of such words,

Comprehension

A. Answer the following questions in about 25 words.

Question 1.
To what did the old man come on the highway and what did he do in the twilight?
Answer:
The old man was a pilgrim. He was travelling on the highway to reach some place. He came to a chasm. He crossed the chasm in the twilight dim.

Question 2.
What did the old man do when he reached safely on the other side of the chasm and why did he do so?
Answer:
The old man crossed the chasm safely. He reached the other side of the chasm. He built a bridge and spanned the tide. He did it for the sake of a young man who would follow him then.

Question 3.
What did the old man’s fellow pilgrim tell him about his attempt at building a bridge across the chasm?
Answer:
The old man’s fellow pilgrim called his labour futile. His journey would end that evening. He would never pass that way again. Therefore, his attempt at building a bridge across the chasm would be of no use to him.

Question 4.
What did the oldman tell his fellow pilgrim?
Answer:
The old man told his fellow pilgrim that a youth was following him. While travelling in the twilight he might slip his feet and fall into the pit. Therefore, he was building the bridge for his safety.

B. Answer the following questions in about 50 words.

Question 1.
What is the moral, conveyed by ‘The Bridge Builder’?
Answer:
‘The Bridge Builder conveys the following morals:

1. Do good and forget.
2. Help others and you will be helped.
3. Be generous and helpful even to the strangers.
4. Don’t be selfish.
5. Always act for the benefit of humanity.
6. Be humane.
7. Always adopt a helpful attitude towards others.
8. Do unto others as you would be done by.
9. Never be miserly in helping others.
10. Develop your concern about the safety and welfare of others.

Question 2.
Explain: The old man crossed in the twilight dim;
The sullen stream had no fears for him;
But he turned, when safe on the other side,
And built a bridge to span the tide.
Answer:

1. The old man was an experienced pilgrim. He did not mind the presence of the chasm though it was dusky and the light was dim.
2. The old man was so experienced that he did not mind the presence of the vulgar and wild stream. He passed it fearlessly and safely.
3. The old man had noticed a pitfall in the sullen stream. He crossed it safely. However, he turned to see how vast, deep and wide it was.
4. The old man had crossed the chasm. He would never pass that way in future. However, he was not a selfish man. He knew that a young-man was coming behind him. He might fall down into the deep chasm and harm himself. Therefore, he built a bridge to span the tide. Then the young man would also cross it safely.

Speaking Skill

Choose your partner and go ahead with the pair-activity given below:
Mohan—I know it’s not lunch time yet but 1 am really hungry.
Sarah—It’s only eleven and you have already had two coffees since breakfast.
Mohan—Those samosas are still hot. May I have one?
Sarah—Oh, yes, you can, but it’s already served to other friends.
Mohan—It’s not late yet. I can join them.
Sarah—Yes, you still have a choice.
Mohan—They have not finished it yet.
Sarah—They are slow eaters they are still having their snacks.
Specially notice the use of yet, still and already. Practise the conversation with the help of your partner. Switch over the role and practise more.
Answer:
Nikunj—You are not yet ready and the bus driver is sounding the horn.
Mukul—I have already sent him the message to wait for me just for two minutes.
Nikunj—There is still one seat vacant in the bus.
Mukul—Oh no, it is already reserved for a senior citizen.
Nikunj—It is not late yet. I can attend the meeting.
Mukul—Yes, you still have your option.
Nikunj—They have not got degrees yet.
Mukul—They are slow readers. They are still preparing for the test.
Switch over the role and prectise further yourselves.

Writing Skill

Question 1.
Suppose you meet a stranger who needs your help. Will you help him and how far? (50 words)
Answer:
Strange are the ways of the world. Some strangers exploit the situation and cause harm to the helper. If you give shelter to a person in your house for the night he might injure and rob you. If you give a lift to a stranger, he might land you in trouble. Some motor cyclists enquire about some addresses and speed away with the chains, necklaces and earrings. If I meet a stranger who needs my help, I shall keep him at an arm’s distance. I shall only help him to the extent that he does not endanger my safety.

Question 2.
What is the importance of a role model in life? Who is your role model and why? (150 words)
Answer:
A role model is a person who may be taken as an example to be copied. A role model plays a vital role in one’s life. He directs, guides and channelizes one’s course of life. My grandfather is my role model. He was a successful teacher before his retirement. He has an appreciable command on English, Hindi, Urdu and Sanskrit. His ideas serve as a source of inspiration to me. He has authored many books.

His simple living, high thinking, magnetic personality and noble sentiments have made me his fan. He is always cheerful and has an optimistic outlook on life. He is a renowned scholar and eloquent speaker. He has contributed a lot in my all round development. He has taught me the value of work, discipline and character and how to make the best use of time by doing the maximum in minimum time. He has taught me the art of living by facing all odds in life.

Think It Over

1 . Where the vision is one year, cultivate flowers.
2. Where the vision is ten years, cultivate trees.
3. Where the vision is eternity, cultivate people.
Think and elaborate.
Answer:
We make provision keeping the time factor in view. If we intend to travel for a day we travel light. We take many items with us if we travel for a longer period. Similarly, we take all the items of household and other requirements if we settle somewhere for years. We develop the friendship with our neighbours and others if we intend to live at some place forever. Flowers grow in an year and trees start giving fruits and shade in a decade. Friends are needed during life and even after death. A circle of friends and companions is the life long need of a man. He who wins others’ hearts remains victorious in life.

Albert Einstein said, “Try not to be a man of success but rather try to be a man of value..”
Who makes society more livable? Men of success or men of value? Ponder and pen your thought.
Answer:
Some people achieve success by fraud and fraudulent means. Such success is not praiseworthy. Gandhiji was of the opinion that both means and ends should be good. The cruel emperors seek victory by killing innocent people. That victory is not creditable. Ashok learnt a bitter lesson. He noticed the defeat of his morals in his victory in war. Failures are not the curses of fate. Sincere people meet failure after failure but they never lose their values. Men of value make society more valuable. Gandhiji grabbed freedom from the cruel rulers by virtue of the weapons of truth and non-violence. Sincerity, truth and courage make one a man of value.

Things To Do

Collect information about great personalities of the following fields:
1. Science and technology
2. Social reforms
3. Sports and games
4. World peace and environment.
Collect photographs of those greatmen if possible, and keep the record as a project work.
Answer:
For self-attempt.

The Bridge Builder Additional Important Questions

A. Read the stanzas and answer the questions that follow:

1. The old man crossed in the tunlight dim;
The sullen stream had no fears for him
But he turned, when safe on the other side,
And built a bridge to span the tide. (Page 151)

Questions:
(a) These lines have been taken from the poem
(i) To the Cuckoo
(ii) The Bridge Builder
(ii) If
(iv) Gitanjali
Answer:
(ii) The Bridge Builder

(b) The word used for ‘a device that connects two sides of road over a river’ in the above lines is
(i) bridge
(ii) stream
(iii) tide
(iv) side
Answer:
(i) bridge

(c) What did the old man cross?
Answer:
The old man crossed the vast, deep and wide chasm.

2. The builder lifted his old ‘gray head:
“Good friend, the path I have come,” he said,
“There folloioeth after me today
A youth, whose feet must pass this way. (Page 152)

Questions:
(a) The poet of these lines is
(i) William Shakespeare
(ii) John Keats
(iii) William Wordsworth
(iv) Will Allen Dromgoole
Answer:
(iv) Will Allen Dromgoole

(b) The word used for ‘one who builds something’ in the above extract is
(i) builder
(ii) friend
(iii) youth
(iv) feet
Answer:
(i) builder

(c) Who is addressed to as ‘good friend’?
Answer:
The fellow pilgrim is addressed to as good friend.

I. Match the following:
1. An old man (was) – (a) in the evening
2. He came to a chasm – (b) through the vast, deep and wide chasm
3. A sullen tide was flowing – (c) the fair haired youth
4. The old man built a – (d) going a lone highway
5. The chasm could be a – (e) bridge to span the tide, pitfall for
Ans.
1. (d), 2. (a), 3. (b), 4. (e), 5. (c).

II. Pick up the correct choice:
(i) ‘The Bridge Builder’ is written by:
A.Walter Scott
B. John Dryden
C. Will Allen Dromgoole
D. Matthew Arnold
Answer:
C. Will Allen Dromgoole

(ii) A. An old man, going ………. (alone/a lone) highway.
B. Through which was ………. (blowing/flowing) a sullen tide.
C. Your ………… (journey/voyage) will end with the ending day.
D. Good friend, I am ………… (raising/building) the bridge for him.
Answer:
A. a lone
B. flowing
C. journey
D. building.

III. Write ‘True’ or ‘False’:
1. An old man reached a chasm in the evening.
2. The chasm was shallow and narrow.
3. The sullen stream had no fears for the old man.
4. A fellow pilgrim asked the old man why he was building the bridge.
5. The old man replied that he was building the bridge because he might pass that way again.
Answer:

1. True
2. False
3. True
4. True
5. False.

IV. Fill in the following blanks:
1. The old man crossed in the ……….. dim.
2. The ……….. stream had no fears for him.
3. You are wasting …………….. with building here.
4. Your journey will end with the ………. day.
5. Why build the ………. at the eventide?
Answer:

1. twilight
2. sullen
3. energy
4. ending
5. bridge.

B. Short Answer Type Questions (In about 25 words)

Question 1.
What is the world of today replete with?
Answer:
The world of today is called the Kaliyug. Most of the people are mean, greedy, of loose morals and insincere. They are after grinding their own axes by hook or by crook. They are least concerned with others’ weal, woe or welfare.

Question 2.
How was the old pilgrim different from his fellow pilgrim?
Answer:
The old pilgrim had crossed the chasm safely. But he was concerned for the safety of a young and inexperienced youth who was following him. So, he built a bridge over the chasm for his safety. The fellow passenger was of individualistic views. He asked the old man not to waste his energy in building the bridge.

Question 3.
How was the old man’s action different from the actions of the people in general?
Answer:
The old man had built a bridge over a vast, deep and wide chasm. His journey had ended and he would never again pass that way. It was quite an unselfish act. The people in general have no concern for the sufferings of others. They sometimes dig pits for others.

Question 4.
How can we call ‘The Bridge Builder’ a beautiful poem?
Answer:
‘The Bridge Builder’ is a beautiful poem from all angles. It has the rhyming scheme a b throughout the poem. Its theme is noble. It has a religious and moral content. It tells us about the utility of selfless labour. It reveals the diverse nature of two pilgrims.

C. Long Answer Type Question (In about 50 words)

Question 1.
Give the substance of the poem ‘The Bridge Builder’.
Answer:
‘The Bridge Builder’ is a story in rhyme. It narrates the story of an old man. He had crossed a vast, deep and wide chasm fearlessly. He would never come back on that path again. But he was concerned about the safety of a young man. The sullen stream might prove a pitfall for the inexperienced traveller. A fellow pilgrim advised him not to waste his energy. He did not heed to his advice and achieved his objective. We need more people like the old gentleman.

The Bridge Builder Summary in English

An old man was going alone on the highway. In the evening he crossed a vast, deep and wide chasm fearlessly and safely. But he was concerned about the safety of a young and inexperienced youth who was following. He suspected that the chosen path could prove a pitfall for the young traveller. So he built a bridge and spanned the tide.

 The Bridge Builder Summary in Hindi

एक वृद्ध पुरुष हाईवे पर जा रहा था। शाम को उसने एक विशाल, गहरे और चौड़े, खुले नाले को निडर होकर सुरक्षित पार किया। लेकिन वह एक जवान और अनुभवहीन पुरुष, जो उसके पीछे आ रहा था, के लिए चिंतित हो उठा। उसे शंका हई कि नाला उस जवान यात्री के लिए घातक सिद्ध हो सकता है। इसलिए उसने एक पुल बनाकर ज्वार को रोक दिया।

The Bridge Builder Word-Meanings

Some Important Pronunciations

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All the World’s a Stage Textbook Exercises

All the World’s a Stage Vocabulary

I. Find single words in the poem which have the meanings given below:

1. a very young child, one who has not learnt to speak or walk.
2. an apparatus in a factory, in which metals and other substances are heated to very high temperature in an enclosed space.
3. full of interesting or exciting events.
4. the raised floor on which plays are performed in a theatre.
5. unsuitable for an adult.
Answer:

1. infant
2. furnace
3. eventful
4. stage
5. youthful.

II. What’s the meaning of the word ‘players’ in the poem? Explain in your own words.
Answer:
The word ‘players’ in the poem means ‘actors’. As the actors play their parts on a dramatic/theatrical stage, in the same manner, human beings play their different roles in different ages of their lives.

Comprehension

A. Answer the following questions in about 25 words.
Question 1.
Explain:

All the world’s a stage,
And all the men and women merely players:
They have their exits and their entrances;
And one man in his time plays many parts,
His acts being seven ages.
Answer:
Shakespeare compares the world to a stage. Both men and women take birth and die. It means they come on the stage of life and play their parts like actors. Every man has to play different parts according to his span of life. The full life span is divided into seven ages.

Question 2.
Why does the poet compare the school boy to a snail?
Answer:
A snail is a type of small soft animal usually with a hard round shell on its back, which moves very slowly. The school boy is also soft and delicate. He has to carry his satchel to school. He is not willing to go to school. Therefore, he walks slowly like a snail.

Question 3.
How does the soldier play his part on the stage of the world?
Answer:
The soldier is full of strange oaths. He has a long beard like the General of the army. He is honour seeking. He does not mind quarrelling. He does not mind going into the mouth of the cannon to achieve the short living fame.

Question 4.
How does the justice act out his part on the stage of the world?
Answer:
The justice is round bellied as he has fed on male chickens. He has severe looks. He plays his part on the stage of life successfully, using wise sayings and modern examples.

Question 5.
Why does the poet call man’s last age as “second childishness and mere oblivion”?
Answer:
The old man becomes lean and weak. His manly voice gushes out like a whistle. He starts limping. He becomes childish and forgetful. He loses all his senses. He loses his digestive power but longs for youthful items. His memory too fails. His tastes and demands also become childish.

B. Answer the following questions in about 50 words.

Question 1.
“This poem is pictorial in effect as it draws the seven parts played by man on the stage of the world with extraordinary clarity and vivid force.” Explain.”
Answer:
The poem ‘All the World’s a Stage’ gives pictorial description of seven stages in a man’s life. He enters the world as an infant who keeps crying. Then he starts going to school unwillingly. As a lover he sings woeful songs. As a soldier he desires to earn honour. As a judge he gives wise judgments. Then he becomes lean and thin but his voice is still manly. In the last stage he becomes childish and forgetful. He loses all his senses. He becomes helpless.

Question 2.
“The portraits of the soldier and the magistrate are quite satirical in this poem.” Comment on the above statement.
Answer:
The soldier is full of silly and strange oaths. He shows himself off by keeping beards like a general. He picks up a quarrel to seek momentary fame. The justice becomes round bellied by feeding on male chickens. He has severe eyes. He is full of wise sayings. Both of these portraits are quite satirical. Instead of fighting in war, the soldier invites quarrels at all places. The justice has great wisdom, yet he feeds on male chickens.

Speaking Skill

I. Work in pairs. One of the pair will say the following words from the poem and the other will repeat the same along with the additional words as given in the text.
stage – All the worlds a stage
players – …………………
ages – ………………
nurse’s arms – ……………….
school boy – ………………
oaths – ………………………
sans everything – ………………………
Answer:
stage – All the world’s a stage.
players – And all the men and women merely players.
ages – His acts being seven ages.
nurse’s arms – Mewling and puking in the nurse’s arms.
school boy – And then the whining school boy.
oaths – Full of strange oaths.
sans everything – Sans teeth, sans eyes, sans taste, sans everything.

II. You have been chosen by your dramatics teacher to prepare the costumes and make up for staging a playlet on. ‘The Seven Ages of Man.’ With the help of ideas given in the poem prepare a list of instructions for the costume designer and make up artist for creating the characters of your show.
Answer:
The artist will be advised to make different types of costumes suiting different ages. He will design a blue frock/baby suit for the infant. Then he will design a school uniform of a student. Then he will sketch a model of a love lost lover. Then a soldier in military dress. Then the justice in his posh dress. Then a man with loose pantaloons and old socks. Then he will design an old man in white dress.

Writing Skill

Question 1.
Paraphrase the extract “All the world’s a stage”. (50 words)
Answer:
All the men and women are merely players on the world’s
stage. They come on the stage, play their parts and disappear. Every man plays many different parts during his life. He cries and vomits in the nurse’s arms as an infant. He goes to school unwillingly. As a lover he sighs like a furnace and composes poems on his mistress’s eyebrows. As a soldier he is quick in picking up a quarrel. He is not afraid even of the gun. As a judge he imparts wise justice. In his old age he becomes weak. His senses do not support him. He becomes childish and oblivious.

Question 2.
Write a paragraph on “Shakespeare as a great literary artist”. (150 words)
Answer:
Shakespeare has dealt with all aspects of human life in all its complexity and variety. He has touched all elements of human experience and all segments of human sensibility. Shakespeare was a versatile genius. He wrote tragedies, comedies, tragicomedies, poems and sonnets. His mastery over natural scenes is beyond question. He has a keen insight into human nature. Shakespeare was a great literary artist. He was primarily concerned not with postulating theories of life but with the stuff of life itself. He was quite a rich and imaginative poet. He has touched every mood of graceful sentiment. He is a supreme poet in an age of great poetry. His description about the primal things as love, hate, hope, despair, courage, endurance etc. is very real. He has magical power over words. He is a universal literary gem of all time.

Think It Over

Question 1.
For all your days prepare and meet them over alike,
When you are the anvil, bear.
When you are the hammer, strike.
Now ponder and pen your thought in two sentences of your own.
Answer:
Do your assigned duty earnestly for no work is small. Never shirk your duty. Do your duty considering it as the worship of God.

Question 2.
Henry Ford once said, “Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take eyes off your goal.” Think it over and confirm the statement with an example.
Answer:
Every job is full of obstacles. Cowards do not start any work for fear of obstacles. The mediocres do not start a work for fear of obstacles. The main reason behind it is that they keep their eyes on impending obstacles. A man of firm determination keeps his eyes on the goal. He does not bother about the obstacles which he will have to face. He will tread the obstacles and achieve his goal in the end.

Things To Do

Question 1.
Convert this poem into a play script. Add your imagination to show traits of different phases of life, such as: childhood, boyhood, adolescence, youth, adulthood, senescence, old age.
Answer:
For self-attempt.

All the World’s a Stage Additional Important Questions

A. Read the passages and answer the questions that follow:

1. At first the infant,
Mewling and puking in the nurse’s arms.
And then the whining school-boy, with his satchel,
And shining morning face, creeping like snail Unwillingly to school. (Page 135)

Questions:
(a) The poem from which the above extract has been taken is
(i) Good Will
(ii) All the World’s a Stage
(iii) To the Cuckoo
(iv) The Bridge Builder
Answer:
(ii) All the World’s a Stage

(b) The one word used for Tittle new born baby’ in the above extract is
(i) school boy
(ii) infant
(iii) snail
(iv) nurse
Answer:
(ii) infant

(c) How does the school boy go to school?
Answer:
The school boy unwillingly goes to school creeping like a snail.

2. Then a soldier,
Full of strange oaths, and bearded like the pard,
Jealous in honour, sudden and quick in quarrel,
Seeking the bubble reputation Even in the cannon’s mouth.

Questions:
(a) The poet of the above lines is
(i) John Keats
(ii) William Wordsworth
(iii) William Shakespeare
(iv) Robert Frost
Answer:
(iii) William Shakespeare

(b) The world for ‘a device for firing’ in the above extract is
(i) cannon
(ii) soldier
(iii) bubble
(iv) pard
Answer:
(i) cannon

(c) What does a man in his third stage quarrel for?
Answer:
A man in his third stage quarrels for seeking bubble reputation.

I. Match the following:
1.. All the world’s – (a) pukes in the nurse’s arms.
2. All the men and women – (b) plays many parts.
3. One man in his time – (c) the bubble reputation.
4. The infant mewls and – (d) (are) merely players.
5. The soldier seeks – (e) a stage.
Answer:
1. (e), 2. (d), 3. (b), 4. (a), 5. (c).

II. Pick up the correct choice.
(i) ‘All the World’s a Stage’ is written by:
(a) William Wordsworth
(b) William Shakespeare
(c) Thomas Gray
(d) John Keats
Answer:
(b) William Shakespeare

(ii) A. All the men and women …………. (only/merely) players.
B. The lover sighs like a …………… (chimney/furnace)
C. The ……………….. (judge/justice) is full of wise saws and modern instances.
D. The old age is second …………… (childhood/childishness) and mere oblivion.
Answer:
A. merely
B. furnace
C. justice
D. childishness.

III. Write ‘True’ or ‘False’:
1. All the men and women have their exits and their entrances.
2. One man in his time plays only one part.
3. The school boy goes willingly to school.
4. The soldier is full of strange oaths and is jealous in honour.
5. One becomes sans everything in ripe old age.
Answer:

1. True
2. False
3. False
4. True
5. True.

IV. Fill up the following blanks:
1. His acts being ……… ages.
2. The soldier is …… and quick in quarrel.
3. The …………. age shifts into the lean and slippered pantaloon.
4. Last scene of all, that ends this strange ……. history.
5. His ………… hose well saved.
Answer:

1. seven
2. sudden
3. sixth
4. eventful
5. youthful.

B. Short Answer Type Questions (In about 25 words)

Question 1.
What does an infant do according to the poem?
Answer:
An infant is a very young child. He is normally up to the age of two years. He/She has no understanding. He is fully dependent on his nurse. He keeps on crying with broken voice, whenever he feels hungry. He spills milk and vomits in the nurse’s arms (lap).

Question 2.
How does Shakespeare depict a child?
Answer:
The infant grows into a child. He begins to go to school. He is unwilling to leave the protected environment of his home. He does not find himself confident enough to exercise his own discretion. Therefore, he heads towards the school as slowly as the snail.

Question 3.
How does the lover play his role?
Answer:
Adolescence turns the youth into a lover. Out of passion he sighs like a furnace. Most of the lovers prove failures. Such lovers feel remorseful due to some reason or the other. The main reason is loss/breach of love. It turns him into a maniac and he expresses his torn love in tearful (tragic) songs.

Question 4.
How does the poet sketch the role of a soldier?
Answer:
In the poem, the soldier is compared to a modern day young adult. He thinks less of himself and more of others. He becomes hot headed and gets aroused soon. He is always working towards gaining recognition through short-lived reputation, even at the cost of his life.

Question 5.
How does the poet sketch the role of the justice?
Answer:
Shakespeare is the poet of all ages. His justice can be compared to a modern-day adult. He has acquired wisdom through of various experiences life. He has gained prosperity and social status. He enjoys the finer things of life. He also becomes very attentive of his looks.

C. Long Answer Type Questions (In about 50 words)

Question 1.
How does the poet sketch the old age?
Answer:
Old age is the worst and the most pitiable of all ages. Man in this age begins to lose both his physical and mental charm. He loses his assertiveness and firmness. He also shrinks in stature and personality. He loses his status and becomes a non-entity. Like a child, he becomes dependent on others. He needs constant support. He loses the function of all of his senses. He becomes a physical wreck due to his deformed figure. His life becomes hellish.

Question 2.
Shakespeare was a versatile genius. Justify.
Answer:
Shakespeare wrote tragedies, comedies, tragicomedies, poems and sonnets. He was not of an age but of all times. He was not a man but a phenomenon. He was not an imitator but an instrument of nature. Nature spoke through him. He was never fresh. He dealt with the entire length and breadth of human life and character in all its complexity and variety. He combined various dramatic gifts in a balanced form. His mastery of individual scenes was beyond question. He had a keen insight into human nature. He was the master of human psychology.

All the World’s a Stage Introduction

William Shakespeare compares the world with a stage. Men and women come on this stage, play their parts and die. The poem describes the seven stages in a man’s life.

All the World’s a Stage Summary in English

The poet calls this world a stage. The human beings come and play their parts here.
There are seven stages in a man’s life. In his first stage, the infant cries and vomits in the nurse’s arms. The second stage is that of a school-boy who goes to school unwillingly. On growing up, he enters the third stage. He becomes a lover. He is full of passion for his mistress and composes sad songs. As a soldier, he takes a pledge to dedicate his services to the nation without fear of the enemy’s cannons.

As a judge in his fifth stage, he tries to maintain the dignity and honour of the Chair. He adapts mannerism to show his wisdom. Then he becomes lean and weak in his sixth stage. His strength fails him. His clothes become loose. He fails even to walk steadily. He still retains his manly voice. In the last stage, all of his senses betray him. He enters the stage of the second childishness and forgetfulness. He lives on the mercy of others.

All the World’s a Stage Summary in Hindi

कवि, इस संसार को मंच (स्टेज) कहता है। मानव यहां आकर अपनी भूमिका अदा कर देते हैं। अपनी प्रथम अवस्था में शिशु, रोता रहता है और नर्स की बाजुओं पर (गोद में) उलटी कर देता है। दूसरी अवस्था स्कूली-बालक की है जो अनिच्छा से स्कूल जाता है। तीसरी अवस्था में सयाना (वयस्क) होने पर वह प्रेमी बन जाता है। वह अपनी प्रेमिका (महबूबा) के प्रति कामुकता से भरा रहता है और उसके लिए दुखभरे गीतों की रचना करता है। सैनिक के रूप में वह तोप से भयभीत हुए बिना, राष्ट्र के प्रति अपनी सेवाएँ अर्पित करने की प्रतिज्ञा करता है। यह उसकी चौथी अवस्था

जज के रूप में वह अपनी कुर्सी की मान और मर्यादा को स्थापित रखने का प्रयत्न करता है। अपनी कुशलता दिखाने के लिए वह नैतिक रीतियों को अपनाता है। छठी अवस्था में वह दुबला और कमजोर हो जाता है। उसकी शक्ति क्षीण हो जाती है। उसके कपड़े ढीले हो जाते हैं। वह स्थिर गति से चलने में विफल हो जाता है। परन्त उसकी रौबीली आवाज बरकरार रहती है। उसकी अन्तिम अवस्था में उसकी सभी इन्द्रियां उसे चकमा दे जाती हैं। वह दूसरे शैशव और भुलक्कड़पन की अवस्था में प्रविष्ट हो जाता है। वह दूसरों के रहम पर जीवित रहता है।

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The Bet Textbook Exercises

The Bet Vocabulary

I. The word BET Ibet/ has three sounds. The first and the last are consonant sounds and in the middle there is a vowel sound. Go on changing the vowel sound and make a list of meaningful words.
Answer:

II. Use the word ‘BET’ with different meanings in your own sentences.
Answer:
I cannot bet against his statement.
Let us have a bet.
I bet he arrives late.
I don’t believe in making bets.
He put a bet on a horse.
It seems like a fair bet.

III. Match the words given under A with the meanings given under B.
1. penalty — (a) not good or right
2. wisdom — (b) a total lack of respect
3. contempt — (c) feel extreme dislike and disrespect for
4. despise — (d) a punishment for breaking a law
5. immoral — (e) knowledge gained through learning or experience.
Ans. 1. (d), 2. (e), 3. (b), 4. (C), 5. (a).

Comprehension

A. Answer the following questions in about 25 words.

Question 1.
Why did the majority of the guests disapprove of the death penalty?
Answer:
There were many clever men in the bankers party. Majority of the guests disapproved of the death penalty. They found it out-dated, anti-Christian and immoral. It should be replaced by life imprisonment. It was better to live somehow than not to live at all.

Question 2.
Why did the banker argue that death penalty was more moral and more humane than imprisonment for life?
Answer:
The banker argued that death penalty was more moral and more humane than imprisonment for life. He was of the view that excecution kills instantly. It brings about the end of all vows. Life imprisonment kills a man by degrees (inches). It causes disgrace and humiliation.

Question 3.
On what ground did one of the guests, observe that both capital punishment and imprisonment for life were equally immoral?
Answer:
One of the guests observed that both capital punishment and imprisonment for life were equally immoral. His argument was that the purpose behind both of them was the same. Both of them took away life.

Question 4.
Why did the young lawyer support imprisonment for life?
Answer:
The young lawyer preferred life imprisonment to capital punishment. His argument was ‘It’s better to live somehow than not to live at all. Morever, the state has no right to take away what it cannot give.

Question 5.
Why did the banker feel that the bet was nonsensical and meaningless?
Answer:
The bet between the banker and the lawyers was made in excitement. It was both wild and ridiculous. The banker felt that the bet was nonsensical and meaningless. It was observed without thinking. It had no objective. It could not prove that the death penalty is better or worse than imprisonment for life. It was simply a caprice based on greed and ego.

Question 6.
What did the prisoner suffer from in the first year of his confinement? How do you know about it?
Answer:
In the first year of his confinement, the prisoner suffered severely from loneliness and depression. It is clear because the sounds of the piano could be heard from his lodge day and night. He refused wine and tobacco. He longed to see human faces and hear human voices.

Question 7.
Why did the prisoner refuse wine and tobacco?
Answer:
The prisoner refused wine since it excites desires which are the worst foes of a prisoner. It was most dreary to drink good wine without seeing human faces. He refused tobacco because it spoilt the air of his room.

Question 8.
What did the prisoner read in the last two years?
Answer:
During the last two years, the prisoner read an immense number of books on natural sciences, romantic poetry, chemistry, medicines, novels and treatises on philosophy and theology.

Question 9.
Why did the banker regret his action in the end of the period of agreement?
Answer:
The banker longed to kill the lawyer in order to save himself from bankruptcy. He went to the lawyer’s cell with intentions of killing him. He read the lawyer’s note. He felt a great contempt for himself for reducing the lawyer to a skeleton of bones. He started sobbing and regretted his action in the end of the period of agreement.

Question 10.
Why did the lawyer renounce the two millions of which he once dreamed as paradise?
Answer:
The lawyer considered the amount of two million roubles as paradise in his youth. He suffered a lot in prison. He read a large number of books. They gave him wisdom. He realised that all the worldly riches were worthless, fleeting, illusory and deceptive like a mirage. Therefore he renounced the two millions wilfully.

Question 11.
According to the lawyer, the banker ‘exchanged heaven for earth.’ Why did he think so?
Answer:
According to the lawyer, the banker was a man of ego, selfishness and greed. He had taken the wrong path. He had taken lies for truth and ugliness for beauty. In a nutshell, he had exchanged heaven for earth. He thought so because the banker lacked wisdom and had lost his reason.

Question 12.
What did the lawyer do at last?
Answer:
The lawyer realized that all the worldly riches were worthless, fleeting and deceptive. Therefore, he renounced the two million roubles willfully. He escaped at night five minutes before the fixed period of imprisonment to forgo his claim of money.

B. Answer the following questions in about 50 words.

Question 1.
What were the conditions of the agreement between the banker and the young lawyer? (M.P. Board 2012)
Answer:
The following were the conditions of the agreement between the banker and the young lawyer:

1. The lawyer would get two million roubles if he remained confined to the solitary cell.
2. The lawyer would lose his claim on money if he tried to escape even two minutes before the expiry of the agreed period.
3. He could write letters though (but) not receive them.
4. He could have books, tobacco, wine etc. as much as he needed.

Question 2.
Sum up some of the activities that the prisoner undertook in the prison.
(M.P. Board 2012)
Answer:
During the first year of imprisonment, the lawyer read books of light character. He also played on piano. During the fifth year he ate, drank and rested on his bed. He often talked angrily to himself. He wrote all notes and tore all the papers up in the morning. He also wept often. In the sixth year he read at random. Sometimes hie would read science but would quickly move to medicine and then to literature. He read the New Testament thoroughly.

Question 3.
Summarise the things that the lawyer learnt from books in prison. (M.P. Board 2009)
Answer:
The lawyer read a large number of books including the New Testament in prison. He learnt the following things from them:

1. Freedom, life, health and the other so-called blessings of the world are all worthless.
2. Everything is void, weak, fleeting, delusive and transitory like a mirage.
3. Life is not worth living. Only one thing remains certain. It is death. Death would soon wipe away everything.

Question 4.
’There is nothing more valuable than wisdom in this world.’ Examine this statement in the light of the message emerging from the story.
Answer:
Both the banker and the lawyer were victims of ego, greed and selfishness. They were not far sighted. They were ignorant of the happenings in future. The lawyer lost his youth and health and the banker became a bankrupt due to his taste for investment in stock exchanges. The lawyer’s dream for leading a heavenly life after winning the bet was sheerly his lack of wisdom. The banker’s desire to kill the lawyer was also based on his ignorance. It justifies the fact that ‘There is nothing more valuable than wisdom in this world.’ Wisdom is another word for forethought. If they had applied even the least wisdom, the result would not have been so tragic.

The Bet Grammar

Study the following sentences:

1. If I had to choose between the death penalty and imprisonment for life. I would certainly choose the second.
2. “If you mean that in earnest” said the young man, “I’ ll take a bet.”
3. If they find not one mistake. I implore you to fire a shot in the garden.
4. ‘If I had the pluck to carry out my intention.’ thought the old man, ‘suspicion would fall first upon the watchman.’
5. You would marvel if. owing to strange events of some sorts, frogs and lizards grew on apple and orange trees instead of fruit. The underlined clauses are adverb clauses of condition. They are introduced by the subordinating conjunctions if, unless, whether.

Study the following table:

Fill in the blanks with the correct tenses of the verbs given in brackets.

1. If she gives me a brush I (paint) my door.
2. If you (come) I would help you.
3. If he (not work) he would fail.
4. He would have started living with you if you (agree).
5. If you (tell) a lie, the teacher would have punished you.
6. You will spoil your health if you (not give up) smoking.
7. If Radha (come) I would have helped her.
8. If a man (permit), he need not care who made the laws of a nation.
9. If I (can) be guilty of the absurdity for recommending to a young man, I should tell him that he could find no safer guide than Dryden.
10. If he worked hard, he (may) become rich.
Answer:

1. If she gives me a brush I shall paint (paint) my door.
2. If you come (came) I would help you.
3. If he does (will/did) not work he would fail.
4. He would have started living with you if you had agreed (agree).
5. If you had told (tell) a lie, the teacher would have punished you.
6. You will spoil your health if you do not give up (not give up) smoking.
7. If Radha had come (come) I would have helped her.
8. If a man permits (permit), he need not care who made the laws of a nation.
9. If I could (can) be guilty of the absurdity for recommending to a young man, I should tell him that he could find no safer guide than Dryden.
10. If he worked hard, he might (may) become rich.

Speaking Skill

1. During the fifteen years of imprisonment the lawyer emerged as a better human being. He realized that all the worldly wisdom and earthly blessings were hollow, illusive and unreal. He was sure to win two millions but he despised money. On the other hand the banker lost money in gambling and speculation. He became poor. For the sake of money he wanted to kill the lawyer. He proved to be mean and selfish.
Now enact the play in the class with the following characters:

• the lawyer
• the banker
• Four journalists

Answer:
For self-attempt.

II. Enact a scene where the bet was made between the young lawyer and the banker.
Answer:
Classroom activity.

III. Enact a scene where the terms and conditions of the bet were made.
Answer:
Classroom activity.

Writing Skill

Question 1.
Write a letter to your penfriend about which profession would you like to choose as your career after the completion of your studies. (50 words)
Answer:
67/2 (Block C-19)
Rani Laxmibai Nagar
Bhopal
18th July 20xx
Dear Michael
Received your letter today. I have thought about the profession I would like to choose in future and want to tell you about the same. My ambition in life is to become a teacher. Teaching is a noble profession. Teachers are the builders of the nation. They serve the country by turning the students into good citizens. They sow the seeds of discipline and character among their students.
I hope you will appreciate my choice.
With love
Yours sincerely
Hardik Kaushik

Question 2.
Your grandfather always says ’Be wise while choosing what you want to get in your life otherwise you are forced to choose what you get.’ Elaborate this thought for a school magazine article. (150 words)
Answer:
Choice plays a key role at every stage in life. It starts quite early in life and matters throughout life. Those who have no choice are forced to get the items of others’ choice. The children have to wear faded and worn out clothes if they do not have their individual choice. The choice of clothes is the choice of personality and the choice of the stream of education determines one’s career.

It makes or mars one’s life and career. However, it is not easy to make a wise choice. One gets confused. One also finds oneself in dilemma. Choices are made in favour of one option and against a lot of other options. The choice of a career or a partner are important choices. One who makes a good choice leads a heavenly life. Every time, we are called upon to make a choice, a wrong choice may turn our life into a virtual hell. It is an ap>t saying, ‘If you are not wise while choosing what you want to get in your life, you are forced to choose what you get.

Think It Over

Question 1.
Human mind is like’a parachute, it works only when open. Books are the best means of knowing truth and experience of generations that brings about openness of mind. Think and say something about books in a two sentences.
Answer:
Books are the store houses of knowledge. The material comprised in them is most fruitful for us in our day-to-day life. They leave an everlasting effect on us. They mould one’s career. They contain philosophy of life. They convey to us the gospel of hard work and honesty. They inspire us to proceed towards our destination with single minded devotion. Their teachings enrich us and provide us with new directions. They instruct us not to waver or yield to temptations of the worldly attractions.

Question 2.
The geniuses of all the ages and of all lands speak different languages, but the same flame burns in them all. Think and express your view on this ‘flame’ that burns in all.
Answer:
The body is like an engine which is activated by the flame. It burns in all alike. We call it soul. This flame is eternal and immortal. Weapons can not cut it, fire cannot burn it, water can not dampen (moisten) it nor can the wind make it dry. It is beyond expression, thought and decay. It is a wonder that nobody can control this flame. In spite of difference in birthplaces and languages human hearts are alike all over the globe.

Things To Do

Go to a library and talk to the librarian. Try to find out how he classifies books and keeps them in a systematic way.
Collect names of the books of your choice under each classification.
Answer:
For self-attempt.

The Bet Additional Important Questions

A.Read the passages and answer the questions that follow:

1. There had been many clever men, there, and there had been interesting conversations. Among other things they had talked of capital punishment. The majority of the guests, among whom were many journalists and intellectual men, disapproved of the death penalty. They considered that form of punishment out of date, immoral and unsuitable for Christian States. In the opinion of some of them the death penalty ought to be replaced everywhere by imprisonment for life. (Page 140)

Questions:
(a)What was the major topic of talk there?
(b) What did majority of guests disapprove of?
(c) What did they consider?
(d) Find a word from the passage which means ‘punishment’.
Answer:
(a) The major topic of talk was what is better-capital punishment or life-imprisonment.
(b) Majority of guests disapproved of the death penalty.
(c) They considered ‘death penalty’ out of date.
(d) ‘Penalty’

2. And I despise your books, I despise wisdom and the blessings of this world. It is all worthless, fleeting, illusory, and deceptive, like a mirage. You may be proud, wise and fine, but death will wipe you off the face of the earth as though you were no more than mice burrowing under the floor, and your posterity, your history, your immortal geniuses will burn or freeze together with the earthly globe. (Page 145)

Questions:
(a) Find the word from the above passage which means same as ‘deep knowledge’.
(b) Give noun form of ‘proud’.
(c) Find the word which means opposite of ‘life’.
(d) What was the lawyer’s view about the world?
Answer:
(a) wisdom
(b) pride
(c) death
(d) In the lawyer’s view, the world is all worthless, fleeting, illusory and deceptive like a mirage.

I. Match the following:
1. The old banker was – (a) capital punishment
2. A young lawyer – (b) the lawyer in the garden wing of his house
3. They discussed – (c) life imprisonment to death sentence
4. The young lawyer favoured – (d) was also at the banker’s party
5. The banker locked up – (e) walking in his study-room.
Ans.
1. (e), 2. (d), 3. (a), 4. (c), 5. (b).

II. Pick up the correct choice:
(i) ‘The Bet’ is written by:
A. M.K. Gandhi
B. Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. Rudyard Kipling
D. Anton Chekhov.
Answer:
D. Anton Chekhov

A. The old banker had given a party ……………… (five/fifteen) years before.
B. The banker said: the death penalty is more ………. (human/humane) than imprisonment for life.
C. To live ………. (somehow/anyhow) is better than not to live at all.
D. You have lost your …………….. (reason/reasoning) and taken the wrong path.
Answer:
A. fifteen
B. humane
C. anyhow
D. reason.

III. Write ‘True’ or ‘False’:
A. The majority of the guests disapproved of imprisonment for life.
B. Capital punishment kills a man at once, but lifelong imprisonment kills him slowly.
C. Both are equally immoral for they both have the same object to take away life.
D. Wine excites the desires and desires are the worst foes of the prisoner.
Answer:
A. False
B. True
C. True
D. True.

IV. Fill in the following blanks:
1. ‘I don’t agree with you’, said their …………… the banker.
2. The ……………. is not God.
3. ‘Think better of it, young man,………… there is still time.
4. Nothing could be more ………… than drinking good wine and seeing no one.
5. The one means of being saved from ………… and disgrace is the death of that man.
Answer:

1. host
2. state
3. while
4. dreary
5. bankruptcy.

B. Short Answer Type Questions (In about 25 words)

Question 1.
Why did the banker recall the party he gave fifteen years ago?
Answer:
The banker was mentally perturbed. He had hosted a grand party fifteen years ago. A young lawyer had made a bet with him in the party. The lawyer staked his freedom and he had staked two millions roubles. The banker recalled the party because the lawyer would gain his freedom the next day. He would lose two millions then.

Question 2.
How did the lawyer spend the second half of the sixth year?
Answer:
The lawyer (prisoner) began to study languages, philosophy and history in the second half of the sixth year. He wrote fluently and correctly in six languages. He wrote the lines to the banker to let the expert read them and confirm their accuracy.

Question 3.
What was the difference in the financial position of the banker in the beginning and end of the lesson?
Answer:
Two millions were a trifle for the banker in the beginning of the story. Gradually his business failed. Before the end of the lesson his financial condition was really very delicate. He had lost his fortune in gambling on the stock exchange. Payment of two million roubles would mean his ruin.

Question 4.
Which crime was the banker about to commit and why? Who would be blamed for it?
Answer:
The banker was short of money. He would become bankrupt if he paid two million roubles to the lawyer. Therefore he intended to kill the lawyer to escape bankruptcy and disgrace. He thought that the watchman would be blamed for the crime.

Question 5.
What did the banker do, the day before the lawyer’s release?
Answer:
The next day was the day of the lawyer’s release. The banker reached the lawyer’s room. He peeped through the window into the lawyer’s cell. He saw a candle burning in the room. He entered the room. He picked up a piece of paper and read its contents.

Question 6.
What did the lawyer look like at the end of fifteen years of imprisonment?
Answer:
The lawyer looked like a skeleton. His skin was drawn tight over his bones. He had long curls and a shaggy beard. His face had become pale. His cheeks were hollow. His back was long and narrow. His hands were thin and delicate. His aged-looking emaciated face was dreadful in looks. He looked quite old.

Question 7.
What were the lawyer’s views about worldly blessings? How did he plan to show his feeling/attitude?
Answer:
According to the lawyer, drinking wine, singing songs, hunting deer and loving women etc., were worldly blessings. The lawyer despised all such things after gaining wisdom. He escaped from the prison five minutes before the expiry of the term of the bet. Willing giving up the stake money shows his attitude/feelings.

Question 8.
Who emerges as a great human being-the lawyer or the banker?
Answer:
In the beginning, the banker was capricious and the lawyer was greedy. Deep studies made the lawyer a wiser and sadder man. He realises the worthlessness of money and gets over his greed. By the time the banker becomes poor. He plans to take the lawyer’s life to save himself from bankruptcy. Thus the lawyer emerges as a great human being.

C. Long Answer Type Questions (In about 50 words)

Question 1.
Capital punishment is more humane than life imprisonment. Discuss.
Answer:
Life has to be lived. We should celebrate life and live it happily and meaningfully. It should not become a perennial torture or burden. Capital punishment means an instant death. It is far more humane and relieving. It does not cause death by inches. Both the capital punishment and life imprisonment are immoral. Life imprisonment brings lifelong disgrace. Therefore, capital punishment is far more humane than life imprisonment. It removes woes, disgraces and disillusionments within a second. It does not prolong man’s sufferings indefinitely like life-imprisonment.

Question 2.
In ‘The Bet’, in fifteen years, the lawyer lost his health and two million roubles but he was a gainer. Do you agree? Explain.
Answer:
The lawyer lost both his health and wealth (two million roubles). In spite of all that we consider him a gainer. He gained ample knowledge. It created in him a sense of bitter disillusionment. He despised not only money, life, health and the other blessings of the world but also freedom. He rose from a greedy lawyer to a saintly figure. By escaping from the prison he saved his own life. The banker must have killed him. It was his biggest gain. Even the banker who had lost his conscience for the sake of money considered himself a loser.

The Bet Introduction

A bet is thrown by a banker. A lawyer accepts it. He agrees to stay alone in a cell for fifteen years and the banker promises to pay him two million roubles. Thus, the banker agrees to stake his money and the lawyer stakes his freedom. The lawyer reads all sorts of books to pass his time during his solitary confinement. He becomes disillusioned in the last. He loses all interest in money. He decides to renounce the lust and just five hours before the fixed time he escapes.

The Bet Summary in English

The old banker was walking in his study-room, one dark autumn night. He was worried. Fifteen years ago, he had entered into a bet with a young lawyer. He had promised to pay the lawyer two million roubles if There was a young lawyer also at the banker’s party. They discussed capital punishment. They called it immoral and against Christianity to take any body’s life. They were in favour of replacing it with life sentence. The banker argued that capital punishment was more humane because it caused instant death. During life imprisonment, one is killed by inches.

The young lawyer favoured life imprisonment to death sentence. He argued that it was better, to live somehow than not to live at all. The banker threw a challenge. The lawyer accepted it. He agreed to stay alone in a cell for fifteen years if the banker promised to pay him two million roubles. The banker agreed to stake his money and the lawyer staked his freedom. Both had the bet out of excitement. The agreement was drawn up.
The banker locked up the lawyer in the garden wing of his house. The lawyer was permitted to read books, write letters/drink and smoke during his confinement. He would neither receive letters nor hear any human voice. He would lose the money if he made any attempt to escape.

The lawyer felt quite lonely and bored during the first year of his imprisonment. He read books of light character and played on the piano. He asked for classics, the next year. He ate, drank and rested in the fifth year. He studied languages and philosophy in the sixth year. He finished six hundred volumes in the next four years. He read the Bible for one year. He studied poetry and sciences during the last two years of his imprisonment.

The banker had fallen short of money. He had undergone heavy losses in business. The next day was the day of the lawyer’s release. The banker could escape bankruptcy only if the lawyer died. At night he went near the lawyer’s room to kill him. The doubt would fall on the watchman who was not found there.

The banker entered the lawyer’s room. The prisoner was like a heap of bones. He was sitting motionless by the table. The banker could kill him with the pillow. It would be treated as a natural death. Just then, the banker caught sight of a note. It said that he (the lawyer) had lost all interest in freedom, life, health and worldy riches. Reading books had granted him wisdom. He had realized that the world was an illusion and death alone was a real thing. So he would escape five minutes before the fixed period of imprisonment. Thus he would forgo his claim of money.

The banker went out sobbing. He began to hate himself. The lawyer kept his word and escaped at night. The banker locked the lawyer’s note in his safe.

The Bet Summary in Hindi

पतझड़ की एक अंधेरी रात में बूढ़ा साहूकार अपने अध्ययन कक्ष में घूम रहा था। वह चिंतित था। पंद्रह वर्ष पहले उसने एक युवा वकील से शर्त लगाई थी। उसने वकील को दो मिलियन देने का वचन दिया था यदि वह पंद्रह वर्ष तक अकेला एक कमरे में ठहरा रहे। यह वकील के कारावास की अन्तिम रात थी। परन्तु उसे धनराशि देने के लिए साहूकार के पास पर्याप्त धन नहीं था। उसने उस पार्टी का ध्यान किया जहाँ शर्त लगाई गई थी

साहूकार की पार्टी में एक युवा वकील भी था। उन्होंने मृत्युदण्ड पर चर्चा की। किसी के जीवन लेने को उन्होंने अनैतिक और ईसाई धर्म के विरुद्ध कहा। वे उसे आजीवन कारावास में बदलने के पक्ष में थे। साहूकार ने तर्क दिया कि मृत्युदण्ड अधिक उदार है क्योंकि उसमें तत्काल मृत्यु हो जाती है। आजीवन कैद, धीरे-धीरे प्राण लेती

युवा वकील ने मृत्यु दण्ड से उम्र कैद को बढ़िया बताया। उसने तर्क दिया कि बिल्कुल जीवित नहीं रहने से किसी प्रकार जीवित रहना अधिक अच्छा है। साहूकार ने चुनौती दी। वकील ने उसे स्वीकार कर लिया। वह पंद्रह वर्ष तक एक कोठरी में अकेले रहने के लिए राजी हो गया यदि साहूकार उसे दो मिलियन देने का वचन देता है। साहूकार अपनी धनराशि को और वकील अपनी स्वतन्त्रता को दाव पर लगाने के लिए सहमत हो गए। दोनों ने जोश में शर्त लगा ली। शर्तनामा तैयार किया गया।

साहूकार ने वकील को अपने भवन के बगीचे में बनी हुई कोठरी में बंद कर दिया। अपने कारावास के दौरान वकील को पुस्तकें पढ़ने, पत्र लिखने, मद्यपान तथा धुम्रपान करने की अनुमति थी। उसे न तो पत्र प्राप्त होंगे और न ही कोई मानवीय आवाज़ सुनाई देगी। यदि उसने भागने का कोई प्रयत्न किया तो उसे पैसे से हाथ धोना पड़ेगा।

अपने कारावास के पहले वर्ष में वकील ने अकेलापन और बोरियत महसूस की। उसने हलकी-फलकी पुस्तकें पढ़ीं और प्यानो बजाता रहा। अगले वर्ष उसने शास्त्रीय ग्रंथों की मांग की। पाँचवें वर्ष वह खाता. पीता और आराम करता रहा। छठे वर्ष उसने भाषाएं और दर्शन शास्त्र पढ़े। अगले चार वर्षों में उसने छह सौ पोथियां पढ़ीं। एक वर्ष तक उसने बाइबिल पढ़ी। कारावास के अपने अन्तिम दो वर्षों में उसने कविता और विभिन्न वैज्ञानिक विषयों का अध्ययन किया।

साहूकार के पास धनराशि की कमी पड़ गई थी। व्यापार में उसे भारी नुकसान हो गया था। अगला दिन, नजरबंदी से वकील के छुटकारे का दिन था। साहूकार दीवालियापन से मुक्त हो सकता था यदि वकील की मृत्यु हो जाती। वकील की हत्या करने के लिए वह रात को उसके कमरे के पास गया। कैदी हड्डियों के ढेर की तरह था। वह मेज के पास सटा हुआ गतिहीन बैठा था। साहूकार उसे तकिया से दबाकर मार सकता था। वह स्वाभाविक मृत्यु मानी जाती।

तभी, वकील की नजर कागज के एक पुर्जे पर पड़ी। उसमें लिखा हुआ था कि वकील की स्वतन्त्रता, जीवन, स्वास्थ्य और सांसारिक वैभव में रुचि समाप्त हो गई है। पुस्तकों के अध्ययन से उसमें ज्ञान उपज गया है। उसे महसूस हो गया था कि संसार मायाजाल है और केवल मृत्यु ही वास्तविकता है। इसलिए वह नजरबंदी की निर्धारित अवधि से पांच मिनट पहले कमरे से बच निकलेगा। इस प्रकार वह अपने पैसों का दावा छोड़ देगा। साहकार सबकता हआ बाहर निकल आया। वह स्वयं से घणा करने लगा। वकील ने अपना वचन निभाया और रात को भाग निकला। साहूकार ने वकील के प्रपत्र (कागज के पुर्जे) को तिजोरी में रख दिया।

The Bet Word-Meanings

Some Important Pronunciations

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Journey of the Atlantic on a Papyrus Boat Textbook Exercises

Journey of the Atlantic on a Papyrus Boat Vocabulary

I. Distinguish between the following pairs of words:
sea – ocean
hurricane – cyclone
boat – ship
venture – adventure
hard – hardly
wave – waive
Answer:

1. Sea—The salt water that covers most of the earth’s surface and surrounds its continents and islands.
2. Ocean—Major seas are known as oceans.
3. Hurricane—A violent storm with a strong fast circular wind in the western Atlantic ocean.
4. Cyclone—A violent storm in which strong winds move over the ground in a circle.
5. Boat—A small hollow structure moved by oars for travelling on water.
6. Ship—A large boat carrying people or goods by sea.
7. Venture—A project or an undertaking especially a commercial one involving a risk of failure.
8. Adventure—An unusual, exciting or dangerous experience.
9. Hard—Firm, stiff or solid and not easily bent or broken.
10. Hardly—Scarcely, barely.
11. Wave—A moving ridge of water especially on the sea caused by the wind and tide.
12. Waive—To choose not to insist on something in a particular case even if one has a legal or official right to do so.

II. Use the following expressions in your own sentences,
red carpet welcome, red alert, Red Cross, Red Indian, red neck.
Answer:

1. Red carpet welcome—The winning cricket team was given a red carpet welcome.
2. Red alert—The government has given red alert after the terrorist activities on the border.
3. Red Cross—The Red Cross is an international organization that takes care of those who suffer due to war or natural calamities.
4. Red Indian—Red Indians live in certain parts of America.
5. Red neck—He gave a redneck denial to my proposal.

Comprehension

A. Answer the following questions in about 25 words.

Question 1.
Who was the leader of the crew?
Answer:
There were seven men in the crew. Thor Heyerdahl was the leader of the crew.

Question 2.
What did Thor Heyerdahl want to prove to the world?
Answer:
Thor Heyerdahl had a mission. He wanted to prove to the world how the ancient civilizations had reached ages before Columbus in the jungles of Central America and the mountains of Peru.

Question 3.
Why did Thor Heyerdahl choose the Papyrus boat for his journey?
Answer:
The Egyptians had used the Papyrus boats for sailing on the sea. Heyerdahl had known this fact from the archives. Therefore, he chose the Papyrus boat for his journey.

Question 4.
What advantages did the Papyrus boat have over others?
Answer:
Other boats were not so durable. They had weak structures and were flimsy. The Papyrus boat also looked flimsy on the surface. But it had its own advantages over other boats. It was well structured.

Question 5.
What difficulty did Heyerdahl have with the tribals? How did he overcome it?
Answer:
Thor Heyerdahl located the tribals who excelled at making Papyrus boats. He had to seek permission from the Sultan of Chad to get a boat made by them. The tribals did not understand his language. But a tribal named Abdullah knew French and English languages and acted as his interpreter.

Question 6.
What problems did the crew face on the fourth day of their sail?
Answer:
The crew members sailed smoothly for three days. However, they faced problems on the fourth day of their sail. They lost the track concerning the of time and the hemisphere. They were also unable to contact the Safi harbour on radio. They learnt about the direction by Africa’s big sand dunes.

Question 7.
What happened to Norman Baker on 28th June?
Answer:
28th June was a splendid day for the sailors. All of a sudden, Norman wailed. He was bitten by wild insects. Soon he fainted. Everybody was shocked thinking that a shark had bitten him. Human urine was applied on his sting marks. He writhed in pain and convulsions. Finally he slept. Next day, he felt better.

B. Answer the following questions in about 50 words.

Question 1.
What were the preparations Thor Heyerdahl had done before setting out for his journey?
Answer:
Thor Heyerdahl longed to prove how the ancient Egyptian civilization had reached the jungles of central America and on the mountains of Peru much before Columbus’ discovery. He chose the Papyrus boat for sailing on the sea like the early Egyptians. He located the tribes which made excellent boats. He sought permission from their Sultan. He brought Papyrus trees from Ethiopia. He arranged for a spare rudder oar. They kept chickens and ducks which they could eat on the way. They had wooden wedges and sledge hammers. These were the preparations he had made before setting out for his journey.

Question 2.
Describe the launch of the Papyrus boat.
Answer:
The Papyrus boat was prepared after studying the pictures on the Pyramids. All the facilities were duly completed. The ship was ready for the expedition. Pasha’s wife launched the ship with goat’s milk. It was a symbol of hospitality and good water. She smashed the pitcher against the wooden cradle. She christened the ship ‘Ra’ to honour the Sun God. The Papyrus boat started on its great adventure amidst cheers.

Question 3.
Describe some of the hardships faced by the crew during their journey. How did they manage to overcome them?
Answer:
The crew faced many hardships during the journey. After some days the violent wind broke the rowing oars. They took out the spare rudder oar and fixed it to the ship. One day, they lost track concerning the time and the hemisphere. They found themselves unable to contact the Safi harbour on radio. They sought direction by Africa’s big sand dunes. Sometimes the sailor’s being cautious saved them from the furies of the sea. Once their ship got disjointed. They tightened the mast by hammering wooden wedges around it. On 18th June the high rising waves caused havoc for them. They repaired the. boat and checked the fury of the waves. Heavy rain unnerved them the most. Luckily the waves pushed them rashly toward America. The wind also backed them. One day the boat broke into two parts from the middle. The sailors hammered the boat together.

Question 4.
Describe the last stage of their expedition.
Answer:
9th July, (46th day) was the most dramatic day of the sailors’ entire journey. Their ship broke into two parts from the middle. The seasoned sailors did not lose hearts. They rowed (set) the boat together with a sledge hammer. The sea had tasted their strength. It started raining heavily. The sailors did their best to save the boat. The radio contact became operative. They contacted Heyerdahl’s wife on a steamer. The sailors left the badly damaged Papyrus boat into the sea forever. Finally, they took shelter on the steamer. They were given a red carpet welcome.

Journey of the Atlantic on a Papyrus Boat Grammar
Active and Passive Voice

Study the following sentences:

1. All the main ropes and chains were broken.
2. Thor thoroughly checked the power of the boats and was surprised by their strong structure.
3. The Papyrus boats were prepared after studying the pictures on the pyramids.
4. The rowing oars were reduced to a matchwood.
5. The same day the last chicken was slaughtered.
6. The sailors were frightened for the first time.
7. Everybody rushed to him and urns shocked for a moment. The above sentences are passive of simple past tense.

A sentence is said to be in passive voice if the person or thing (denoted by the subject in its Active Voice) is said to suffer something from some other person or thing (denoted by the object in its active voice).

See the Table:

Now, put the verbs in brackets into the passive form of simple past. The first one is done for you.

Question 1.
The urine of all other six sailors (put) on the sting marks with a rag dipped into it.
Answer:
The urine of all other six sailors was-put on the sting marks with a rag dipped into it.

Question 2.
He (surprise) to see that the world out side was eager to share their experience.
Answer:
He was surprised to see that the world outside was eager to share their experience.

Question 3.
However, by then the radio contact (make) with Shenandoah.
Answer:
However, by then the radio contact was made with Shenandoah.

Question 4.
Heyerdahl’s wife (see) coming on a steamer with a film photographer.
Answer:
Heyerdahl’s wife was seen coming on a steamer with a film photographer.

Question 5.
One day this second boat majestically (roll) into the sea.
Answer:
One day this second boat was majestically rolled into the sea.

Question 6.
They (give) a red carpet welcome.
Answer:
They were given a red carpet welcome.

Question 7.
Fortunately, the radio set, which (discard) when they were not able to get in touch with the Safi harbour, once again (pick) up by Norman.
Answer:
ortunately, the radioset, which was discarded when they were not able to get in touch with the Safi harbour, was once again picked up by Norman.

Speaking Skill

Complete your answers to the question and speak to your partner. Switch over your role and repeat the conversation.
Raju—Are you going to buy that sweater?
Vicky—I don’t know whether to buy it or not?
Amar—What time do you think we should leave?
Rekha—I am not really sure what time to leave?
Asma—Do you want to do business studies?
Sabir—I am wondering whether to go for business studies or statistics.
Vicky—How much money we should spend on the present?
Asma—I have no idea how much money to spend on it.
Amar—Do you intend to join sports club?
Sabir—I can’t decide whether to join it or not.
Raju—Which route should we take?
Rekha—It is difficult to know which route to take?
Answer:
Raju—Are you going to buy that sweater?
Vicky—I don’t know whether I should buy it or not.
Amar—What time do you think we should leave?
Rekha—I am not really sure what time we should leave.
Asma—Do you want to do business studies?
Sabir—I am wondering whether I should go for business studies or statistics.
Vicky—How much money we should spend on the present?
Asma—I have no idea how much money we should spend on it.
Amar—Do you intend to join sports club?
Sabir—I can’t decide whether I should join it or not.
Raju—Which route should we take? ‘
Rekha—It is difficult to know which route we should take. Switch over your role now and repeat the conversation at your own level.

Writing Skill

Question 1.
Which adventure sport do you like most, and why? (50 words)
Answer:
I am very fond of games. I can play football, volleyball, tennis, cricket and hockey. But I like hockey, the adventure sport, the most. I have been playing hockey since my childhood. We have been the world champion in this national game for over a quarter century. A hockey match lasts for an hour-and a half. One has to defend one’s body from being hit by the ball or the stick. The goal keeper’s role is very important. It has a great educative value. This adventure sport teaches us the importance of discipline, obedience to law, co-operation, team-spirit and sportsmanship. The spectators enjoy this adventure sport the most.

Question 2.
You attended a trekking and hiking expedition to the hills
during summer vacation. Write an article for your school magazine describing your experiences. (150 words)
Answer:
Excursions are important for students. Students can visit any hilly place. Then they can have the first hand information about its surroundings. In trekkings and hikings, students learn many things. They help students to develop the skills of planning and organization. They understand the value of cooperation and mutual help. They learn how to behave with others when they go out. So excursions are very useful.

Our Physical Education teacher took us on a trekking and hiking expedition to Shimla. I packed my woollens, an umbrella and some other necessary items. It was a novel experience for me to travel on foot in hilly regions. The mountain scenery all around was highly enchanting. We spent a week in Shimla. We visited Solan and Pasvanoo and stayed there for two days. There we saw nature in all her grandeur.

The tall mountains seemed to kiss the skies. The snow-covered peaks of the mountains filled my heart with joy. We saw the sun rising from behind the hills. We sat for hours on a rock beside some mountain stream. Its pure crystal water made my heart leap with joy. The terraced fields, lovely flowers and beautiful ferns captivated our heart. The visit to Shimla proved more than a pleasure trip for us.

Think It Over

Question 1.
We need to learn fronfi nature. According to scientists, the bumblebee’s body is too heavy and its wing-span is too small. Aerodynamically the bumblebee cannot fly. But bumblebee doesn’t know that, and it keeps flying. Think how scientifically impossible is simply possible. Can you recall any other example? If yes, write it in your notebook.
Answer:
Nature is a great teacher. The bumblebee’s body is too heavy and its wing-span is too small. Therefore, scientifically, it cannot move through air. But we see the bumblebee flying in the air. In a way, it has flouted the scientific principle and made the impossible, possible. Science has done many wonders. There is a strong possibility that there might be more insects like snails which can fly like a bumblebee in similar conditions.

Question 2.
Generally limitations are self-imposed. Don’t let education put limitations on you. Think and express your view in a few lines.
Answer:
Man is bound by many limitations. He suffers from many complexes and superstitions. He hates the persons belonging to lower castes, creeds and communities. He does not dine with them. He does not smoke with them. He does not like to establish marital relations with them. He does not start his journey on a particular day. He would not get his hair cut or his clothes washed on certain days. He does not go out if somebody sneezes or if he happens to see a widow or some empty pot. He would mind if a cat crosses his path. These limitations are self-imposed by ignorant and backward people. Education does not allow such taboos, limitations and superstitions.

Things To Do

Question 1.
Find pictures of kinds of boats named below and stick them in your project book with their details.
1.liner
2. ferry
3. hovercraft
4. raft
5. catameran
6. speed boat
7. cruiser
8. sailing dinghy
9. rowing boat canoe
Answer:
Class-room activity.

Journey of the Atlantic on a Papyrus Boat Additional Important Questions

A. Read the passages and answer the questions that follow:

1. But, hardly had they sat dozen, it started raining heavily. The whole I’essel bent on one side. The starboard rudder oar collapsed, the water seethed in. They had to throw out both the sea anchors and had nothing to steer with. Above all, there was no light from land or ship. Once again their life depended upon the mercy of the sea. This had an advantage too. The sea waves pushed the boat mercilessly towards America. (Page 128)

Questions:
(a) Find the word from the above passage which means opposite to ‘scantily’.
(b) Find the word from the above passage which means the same as ‘gain’.
(c) Give adjective form of ‘advantage’.
(d) Why did they have nothing to steer with?
Answer:
(a) heavily
(b) advantage
(c) advantageous
(d) They had nothing to steer with as the starboard rudder had collapsed.

2. One day this second boat was majestically rolled into the sea. This boat took them near Barbados. But, on 8th July, just two hundred nautical miles away from Barbados, the sailors had to abdicate this boat. However, they were znctorious, thanks to the common effort of sailors and the well- wishers. They were given a red carpet welcome. The Prime Minister of Barbados himself came to receive the brave adventurers, who had created a history in navigation. (Page 129)

Questions:
(a) Find the word from the passage which has the same meaning as ‘sailing over sea’.
(b) Find the word from the above passage which means opposite to ‘uncommon’.
(c) Give noun form of the word ‘brave’.
(d) Where did the sailors abdicate the second boat?
Answer:
(a) navigation
(b) common
(c) bravery
(d) The sailors abdicated the second boat just 200 nautical miles away from Barbados.

I. Match the following:
1. Thor Heyerdahl – (a) seven members
2. His team was of – (b) on the Atlantic Sea on the night of 8th July, 1969.
3. His boat was made of – (c) knew the French and Persian languages.
4. There was a hurricane – (d) sailed across the Atlantic ocean.
5. A tribal named Abdullah – (e) Papyrus tree.
Answer:
1. (d), 2. (a), 3. (e), 4. (b), 5. (c).

II. Pick up the correct choice:
(i) ‘Journey of the Atlantic on a Papyrus Boat’ is written by :
(a) Hugh Chesterman
(b) Mihir Sen
(c) Thor Heyerdahl
(d) Mulk Raj.
Answer:
(c) Thor Heyerdahl

(ii) (a) Thor Heyerdahl, the leader of the …………….. (gang/crew) did not lose heart.
(b) Initially, Thor had some difficulty in ………… (conversing/convincing).
(c) Thor decided to sail in the Papyrus boat ………….. (through/across) the Atlantic.
(d) Pasha’s wife ……………….. (initiated/launched) the ship with goat’s milk.
Answer:
(a) crew
(b) conversing
(c) across
(d) launched.

III. Write ‘True’ or ‘False’.
1. Six other men joined Thor in his adventure.
2. The sailing was started on 15th May.
3. The journey was full of problems from the very first day.
4. 28th June was a splendid day for the sailors.
5. Abdullah’s words were: “As long as the ropes hold, the boat will float”.
Answer:

1. True
2. False
3. False
4. True
5. True.

IV. Fill up the following blanks:
1. The sea piled up and became ……………..
2. They …………….. only when they had crossed 40° west longitude.
3. Now the ………………..were in the last stage of their expedition
4. Thor Heyerdahl was a great ………………
5. The brave adventurers had created a history in …………………
Answer:

1. fierce
2. relaxed
3. sailors
4. adventurer
5. navigation.

B. Short-Answer Type Questions (In about 25 words)

Question 1.
How can you say that ‘Journey of the Atlantic on a Papyrus Boat’ is a true story?
Answer:
‘Journey of the Atlantic on a Papyrus Boat’ is the story which describes the adventure of Thor Heyerdahl and his team of seven members. They had sailed on a Papyrus boat across the Atlantic Ocean. They faced many hurdles on the sea but ultimately succeeded in his mission. Hence it is a true story.

Question 2.
What was the startling fadt Heyerdahl had learnt from the archives? What did he do to confirm it?
Answer:
Heyerdahl had learnt from the archives that the Egyptians had earlier used the Papyrus boats for sailing on the sea. It was a startling fact for him. He wanted to confirm it. Therefore, he went to Morocco and Peru. And Chad in central Africa.

Question 3.
How did the tribals help Heyerdahl?
Answer:
The head of the tribe proudly showed Thor Heyerdahl various books.
The other tribal was named Abdullah. He knew French and Persian languages. He acted as the interpreter between Heyerdahl and the tribals.

Question 4.
What did Thor do before he decided to sail across the Atlantic?
Answer:
Thor was doubtful about the power of the Papyrus boat. Therefore, he checked the power of the boats thoroughly. He got fully satisfied that the flimsy looking boats were well structured. Then alone he decided to sail across the Atlantic.

Question 5.
Why did Thor Heyerdahl go to Ethiopia?
Answer:
Thor Heyerdahl wanted to get a Papyrus boat made. He located the tribe who asked him to seek permission from the Sultan of Chad. Thor took the permission from the Sultan. The Papyrus trees no longer grew in Egypt. Therefore he went to Ethiopia to get the Papyrus trees.

Question 6.
How was the ship ready for the expedition?
Answer:
The ship was made of a strong Papyrus tree. It was built on the pattern of the pictures on the Pyramids. It was a 26 feet high boat. It was fully furnished and had provisions for all the facilities. Therefore, it was ready for the expedition.

Question 7.
When did the first attack come to the ship?
Answer:
The ship sailed smoothly for some days. Then the wind started blowing violently. It caused a great attack to the ship. It reduced the rowing oars to a match wood (fragile item). This mishap shook the seven sailors to the skin.

Question  8.
How did the sailors save themselves on the fifth day of their journey?
Answer:
Problems started for the voyagers from the fourth day. The fifth day again proved to be troublesome. The sea turned rough and furious once again. However, the sailors did not get nervous. They got cautious and saved themselves bravely.

Question 9.
How did the sailors find the sea on 10th June?
Answer:
On 10th June, the sailors entered the trans-Atlantic shipping lanes. They found the sea around them filthy. The water was grayish green and opaque. It was covered with clots of oil. They also saw plastic bottle floating among .the waste.

C. Long Answer Type Questions (In about 50 words)

Question 1.
Name the persons who joined Thor Heyerdahl in his adventure.
Answer:
The persons named below joined Thor Heyerdahl in his adventure:

1. Norman Baker from the U.S. (He was the only real sailor).
2. Dr. Yuri Alexandrorech Senkevich. (He was a Russian).
3. Carlo Mauri. (He was a cameraman from Italy).
4. Dr. Santiago Genoves. (He was from Mexico. He was the editor of an Anthropology book).
5. George Sourial. (He was an Egyptian. He was a chemical engineer by profession).
6. Abdullah. (He was the most important member of the crew. He was a tribal who knew French and Persian languages).

Question 2.
Why did 18th June prove as a dramatic day for the sailors?
Answer:
The ship had sailed more than a thousand miles around the north-west coast of Africa. On 18th June, the waves were slipping under the ship (sailors) and lifting them up. However, they were creeping over the stem and pushing them down. The sailors were un-nerved for the first time. It was feared that the ship might break up into two parts. It would not leave them enough time for anchoring the boat. In this way, it proved a dramatic day for the sailors.

Journey of the Atlantic on a Papyrus Boat Introduction

This is a real adventure story of Thor. Heyerdahl and his team of seven members. They managed to sail on a Papyrus boat across the Atlantic ocean. It might be an impossible journey for others but not for Heyerdahl. He made this journey possible only to prove that the ancient Egyptian civilization had reached the jungles of Central, America and on the mountains of Peru, much before Columbus discovery.

Journey of the Atlantic on a Papyrus Boat Summary in English

Thor Heyerdahl had a mission. He wanted to prove how the ancient civilizations had reached the jungles of Central America and the mountains of Peru much before Columbus’s discovery. The Egyptians had chosen the Papyrus boats for sailing on the sea.

Heyerdahl confirmed the fact. He located the tribes who were excellent boat makers. He saw various boats there and was satisfied with them. Then he decided to sail in the Papyrus boat across the Atlantic. He brought the Papyrus tree from Ethiopia and got the boat prepared. Six men joined him in the adventure.

They started sailing on 25th May. The ship was given a ritual send off. The crew faced many hardships. The violent winds and the high-rising waves proved to be their worst enemies. Their rowing oars were broken. They lost trace of the hemisphere. Once their ship got disjointed. At another time it was broken into two parts from the middle.

Heavy rains shook them to the skin when the water entered the ship. The seasoned sailors faced all the furies of the sea heroically. They mended the ship every time it created trouble. In the end they came out with flying colours. They had created a history in navigation.

Summary in Hindi

थोर हैयरडहल की एक अभिलाषा थी। वह यह सिद्ध करना चाहता था कि किस प्रकार प्राचीन सभ्यता, कोलम्बस से यगों पहले सेण्ट्रल अमरीका के वनों में और पेरू के पर्वतों पर पहुंच चुकी थी। मिस्र वालों ने समुद्र पर यात्रा करने के लिए पैपाइरस (वृक्ष) की बनी हुई नौकाएं चुनी थीं।

 हैयरडहल ने इस तथ्य की पुष्टि की। उसने उन कबीलों को ढूँढ़ा जो शानदार नौकाएं बनाते थे। उस ने वहाँ शानदार नौकाएं देखीं और उनसे सन्तुष्ट हो गया। फिर उसने पैपाइरस की नौका द्वारा यात्रा करते हुए अटलांटिक के पार जाने का निर्णय लिया। वह ईथोपिया से पैपाइरस का पेड़ लाया और नौका बनवाई। उसके साहसिक कार्य में छह व्यक्ति शामिल हो गए।

उन्होंने 25 मई को जलीय यात्रा प्रारम्भ की। नौका (जहाज) को संस्कारों के साथ विदा किया गया। जत्थे को बहत-सी कठिनाइयों का सामना करना पड़ा। प्रचण्ड वायु और ऊँची उठती हुई लहरें उनकी कठोर शत्रु सिद्ध हुई। नौका चलाने वाले उनके चप्पू टूट गए। वे गोलार्द्ध की स्थिति को भूल गए। एक बार उन की जहाज के जोड़) ढीले हो गए। एक अन्य समय वह बीच से टूटकर दो टुकड़ों में बंट गई।

भारी वर्षा ने कई बार उनके छक्के छुड़ा दिए जब जहाज के भीतर पानी घुस गया। अनुभवी नाविकों ने बड़ी वीरता से समुद्र की सभी चुनौतियों का मुकाबला किया। जब कभी जलयान में कोई खराबी आती थी वे उसे ठीक कर लेते थे। अन्त में उनको सफलता मिली। वे झण्डा लहराते हुए लौटे। उन्होंने नौकायन में इतिहास की रचना कर दी थी।

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Lake Isle of Innisfree Textbook Exercises

Lake Isle of Innisfree  Vocabulary

I. Distinguish between the following pairs of words:

Answer:
Rows—Boys are standing in rows.
Rose—He rose to greet his uncle.
Be—Be honest
Bee—The bee gathers honey from the flowers.
Peace—India believes in peace and prosperity.
Piece—I gave him a piece of advice.
Veil—Muslim women wear veils.
Well—I am quite well.
Morning—I got up early in the morning.
Mourning—She kept mourning for days when her daughter died.
Shore—The ship has reached the shore.
Sure—I am sure of success.
Heart—Do not take my words to heart.
Hurt—He was hurt while playing football.

II. Describe in your own words the following:
a lake, a river, the sea.
Answer:

• A lake is a large area of water surrounded by land.
• A river is a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel.
• The sea is the salt water that covers most of the earth’s surface and surrounds its continents and islands.

Comprehension
A. Answer the following questions in about 25 words.

Question 1.
What does the poet want to do after going to the lake Isle of Innisfree?
Answer:
After going to the lake Isle of Innisfree, the poet wants to build a small cabin in a secluded place. He will grow vegetables for his own use near his cabin. He will also have a hive for his honey bees.

Question 2.
How does peace come to the poet in the lake Isle of Innisfree?
Answer:
At dawn, the poet will hear cricket’s song. He would hear the song of the linnets flying all around in the evening. He would view the stars glimmering in the sky at midnight. All these beauties of nature would bring him peace of mind.

Question 3.
What impressions do the varying times of the day leave on the poet’s mind in the lake Isle of Innisfree?
Answer:
The varying times of the day leave a deep impression on the poet’s mind. The melodious sounds of small insects like cricket attract the poet in the morning. Several insects flying in the sky in the evening create a lively atmosphere for him. The noon gives a purple coloured brightness for him. It cheers his heart.

Question 4.
How does the poet hear lake water lapping with low sounds by the shore in the lake Isle of Innisfree?
Answer:
Sometimes the poet is far away from Innisfree. He is standing on the roadside or on the pavement. Even then he hears in the deep core of his heart the low sounds of lake water lapping with the shore in the Lake Isle of Innisfree.

Question 5.
How do the lines in each of .the three quatrains of the poem rhyme?
Answer:
In the 1st quatrain ‘Innisfree’ rhymes with ‘honey bee.’ and ‘made’ rhymes with ‘glade.’
In the 2nd quatrain ‘slow’ rhymes with ‘glow’ and ‘sings’ rhymes with ‘wings.’
In the 3rd quatrain ‘day’ rhymes with ‘grey’ and ‘shore’ rhymes with ‘core.’

B. Answer the following questions in about 50 words.

Question 1.
Why does the poet want to go to the lake Isle of Innisfree?
Answer:
The poet is standing on a London pavement. It is a noisy and crowded place. Innisfree is a lovely island. It is situated in a lake. It is a place of great natural beauty. It is free from din and bustle of modern world. It gives peace to the poet’s mind. He finds a world of difference between London and Innisfree. Therefore, he wants to go to the Lake Isle of Innisfree. The sounds of the lake beckon him. He dare not resist their strong and sincere call.

Question 2.
What is the significance of the nine bean rows with which the poet wants to build a hive for the honey-bee in the lake Isle of Innisfee?
Answer:
The poet longs to grow vegetables and plants for his own use. He would grow nine-bean rows. The honey bees will hum loudly all around. Their sweet humming will produce a sweet music. The honey bees build their hives which are like nine-bean rows. The bees will confuse it as their hive and gather honey there. In this way, the poet will enjoy the musical humming of the bees. He would also get honey and vegetables. It would grant his soul satisfaction, charm and peace.

Speaking Skill

I. I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree,
And a small cabin build there, of clay and ivattles made:
Nine bean-roivs will I have there, a hive for the honeybee,
And live alone in the bee-loud glade.

The poet here dreams of simple unadorned life close to nature on an island. According to him, life in London is full of disgust and boredom. He decides to sail to Innisfree and make for himself a small hut by the side of the Sea. Only in such a heaven the poet can have peace and contentment. Compare and contrast life in the city and life in the country. Discuss with your friends.
Answer:
Life in the city versus life in the country.

II. Speak on your recollections of childhood with the help of the following clues:
companions, games, carefree life style, school, old friends and sweet memories
Answer:
I am sixteen years old. I have many recollections of my childhood. I had a number of companions. We used to play kabaddi and football. We had no cares or worries. Our lifestyle was carefree. I used to study in a public school. I used to go to school in the school bus. A few students of my class were my close friends. We used to tease the naughty students. We used to help our friends in studies. We used to bathe in a lake every morning. We went out for the morning walk daily.

Writing Skill

Question 1.
You have been to a sight seeing trip to a lake recently. Make a diary entry of your experiences.
Answer:
18th June, 20xx 10 P.M.
Our class decided to go to Sultanpur lake for a sight seeing trip. We had hired a bus. We reached there at sunrise. We heard the songs of birds. There were a large number of tourists there. We took photos of birds and trees. We splashed water of the lake on one another. We sat on the grass. We took tea and snacks. Then we bathed in the cool water of the lake. We had a cultural programme. Many tourists joined us. We spent four hours there in full joy and pleasure.

Question 2.
‘Nature has a remedy for all’. Elaborate the thought.
Answer:
Nature has a Remedy for all. An apple a day keeps the doctor away is a well known saying. The apples come direct from woods. A morning walk in open spaces makes one healthy. The sick people go to hills and countryside. They regain health. All the herbs are found in natural surroundings. The money-minded persons trade in honey, hides, timber and fuel woods. They get these items direct from forests. All the nutrients, medicines and minerals are provided by nature. Fresh water comes from nature. In short, nature caters to the needs of all. As such, nature has a remedy for all. It is the best healer. It provides us with mental peace and joy.

Think It Over

Question 1.
The person who risks nothing does nothing, has nothing, and is nothing. He may avoid suffering and sorrow. But he cannot learn, feel, change, or grow. Chained by his attitudes he is a slave. He has forfeited his freedom. Only a person who risks is free. Think and write your views on it.
Answer:
Risk can be defined as the probable and potential loss arising out of uncertainties. Uncertainties arise due to changes taking place in the prevailing environment. A person who invests money in banks does not get as much profit like the person who invests in business. He may avoid suffering and sorrow for some time but he will regret forever. Such a person remains static. He fails to get extra benefits. If a country does not take risk in driving away encroachers it would lose both its land and prestige. One who does not enter a river for fear of risk can never go across it. Risks are the stepping stones to success.

Question 2.
A man is a hero, not because he is braver than anyone else, but because he is brave for ten minutes longer. Ponder over it.
Answer:
For self-attempt.

Things To Do

Prepare a project of a historical/educational visit. Take help of the points given below:

1. peer/group which undertakes the project
2. selection of the place to be visited and time of the visit
3. learning activities:
   • the geography of the place
   • the history of the place
   • important people of historical personalities of the place
   • important events connected with the place
4. guide and counsellor
5. allotment of job/work’
6. budget (approximate expenditure)

Answer:
For self-attempt.

Lake Isle of Innisfree Additional Important Questions

A. Read the stanzas and answer the questions that follow:

1.I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree,
and a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made:
Nine beanrows will I have there,
a hive for the honey bee,
and live alone in the bee-loud glade.
I shall have some peace there, for peace
comes dropping slow,
dropping from the veils
of the morning to where the cricket sings,
there midnight’s all a glimmer, and noon
a purple glow and evening full of the linnet’s wings. (Page 122) (M.P. Board 2012)

Questions:
(i) Identify the poem and the poet.
(ii) What does the poet mean by ’I will arise’?
(Hi) Why does the poet want to go to Innisfree?
(iv) What does the poet want to do after going to the Lake Isle of Innisfree?
Answers:
(i) The poem is Lake Isle of Innisfree and the poet is WB Yeats.
(ii) The poet means to say that he will build a cabin and live there.
(iii) The poet wants to go there for peace.
(iv) The poet will enjoy peace and bliss of nature.

2. And I shall have some peace there, for peace comes dropping slow,
Dropping from the veils of the morning to where the cricket sings;
There midnight’s all a glimmer, and noon a purple glow
And evening full of the linnet’s wings. (Page 122)

Questions:
(a) The poet of the above stanza is
(i) Robert Frost
(ii) William Wordsworth
(iii) John Keats
(iv) W.B. Yeats

(b) Find the word from the above stanza which is opposite in meaning to ‘midday’.
(c) Find the word from the above stanza which means same as ‘shine’.
(d) Who sings there in the morning?
Answers:
(a) (iv) W.B. Yeats
(b) midnight
(c) glow
(d) A cricket sings there in the morning.

I. Match the following:
1. The poet wants to go – (a) the bees back to
2. His cabin will be of – (b) crickets’ song at dawn
3. He will have a hive for – (c) Innisfree
4. He will hear – (d) beckons him
5. The sound of lake water – (e) clay and thin sticks.
Answer:
1. (c), 2. (e), 3. (a), 4. (b), 5. (d).

II. Pick up the correct choice:
(i) ’Lake Isle of Innisfree’ is composed by:
(a) W.B. Yeats
(b) John Keats
(c) William Wordsworth
(d) Milton.
Answer:
(a) W.B. Yeats

(b) A. And a small – (hut/cabin) build there.
B. And live alone in the – (bee-loud/beloved) glade.
C. There midnight is all a – (glitter/glimmer) and noon a purple glow.
D. I hear it in the – (large/deep) heart’s core.
Answer:
A. cabin
B. bee-loud
C. glimmer
D. deep.

III. Write ‘True’ or ‘False’:
1. Innisfree is a little island in Lough Gill.
2. The poet intends to have twelve bean-rows there.
3. Peace drops there from the veils of the morning to where the circket sings.
4. There the noon is full of linnet’s wings.
5. The poet hears lake water lapping with low sounds by the shore.
Answer:

1. True
2. False
3. True
4. False
5. True.

IV. Fill in the following blanks:
1. And a small cabin build there of ……………. and wattles made.
2. And live ………….. in the bee-loud glade.
3. There ……………… is all a glimmer.
4. There evening is full of linnet’s ………..
5. He hears …………. water lapping with low sound.
Answer:

1. clay
2. alone
3. midnight
4. wings
5. lake.

B. Short Answer Type Questions (In about 25 words)

Question 1.
What does the poet hear and see in Innisfree? What effect does it have on him?
Answer:
The poet hears cricket’s songs in the dim light of the dawn in Innisfree. He hears the songs of. the linnets flying here and there. He sees the stars glimmering in the sky at midnight. All these beauties of nature
bring peace to the poet’s mind.

Question 2.
What does the poet hear in his ‘heart’s core even when he is far away from Innisfree?
Answer:
The poet was standing on a london pavement. He had spent most of his boyhood in Sligo. He had visited Innisfree many times. He hears the sound of the lake water beating against the shores of the lake. He hears it day and night in his heart.

Question 3.
‘And I shall have some peace there, for peace comes dropping slow Dropping from the veils of the morning to where the cricket sings.” Elaborate the idea contained in these lines.
Answer:
The poet feels that he has been transported to Innisfree. He hears the cricket singing somewhere near him in the twilight of the morning. It is singing songs of a care free life. The poet hopes to get some slow dropping peace by hearing the cricket’s song.

Question 4.
Explain: ‘Bee-loud glade’ and ‘Evenings full of the linnet’s wings’?
Answer:
The honey-bees are humming loudly all around. Their sweet humming is producing sweet music. It brings the picture of lovely glade to our mind. Linnets keep flying all around in the sky in the evenings. They are also producing a sweet music. It brings the picture of lovely evenings to our mind.

C. Long Answer Type Questions (In about 50 words)

Question 1.
The poet W.B. Yeats is greatly inclined towards nature. Justify.
Answer:
The poet visited the Lake Isle of Innisfree many a time in his teens. He lives in London but is fed up with its rat-race. He wants to go back to Innsifree. He will build a small and simple cabin in a secluded place. He will enjoy the sights of birds crickets and linnets and hear their songs. He will enjoy the glimmer of stars at midnight. The purple glow of sun at noon will provide charm to his weary soul. The flowing water of the lake and its low sounds will gladden his heart. This shows that he is greatly inclined towards nature.

Question 2.
What are the ideas contained in the poem ‘The Lake Isle of Innisfree?
Answer:
W.B. Yeats is fed up with the rat-race going on in London. He wants to go back to Innisfree. The old memories of the lake Isle haunt him. He thinks of building a small and simple cabin there. He would grow beans there. He would enjoy the constant working of nature. He would seek peace hearing the songs of crickets and linnets. The natural sights of starry nights and glowing noons will grant his soul satisfaction, fascination and peace. He will feel charmed at the sight of lapping water flowing towards the shore slowly. The ideas of peace, beauty, happiness and satisfaction are contained in this poem.

Introduction

The poet wants to go back to Innisfree, a place devoid of all the fret and fury of the world in turmoil. He longs to spend his life these days in peace. He will be happy there.

Summary in English

The poet wants to go back to Innisfree as soon as possible. He will build a small cabin there with clay and thin sticks. He will grow vegetables (beans) in rows. He will have a hive for the bees. He will live alone in his beloved glade.

The poet hopes to get peace by hearing cricket song at dawn and enjoying the glimmer of stars at midnight. The purple glow of the sun will amuse his weary soul at noon. The song of linnets will provide him with joy in the evenings. He hears the sound of lake water constantly in the core of his heart. It beckons him. He dare not resist the strong call. Therefore, he desires to go there immediately.

Summary in Hindi

कवि यथासम्भव शीघ्र ही वापिस इनिजफ्री जाना चाहता है। वह मिट्टी तथा पतली लकड़ियों से वहाँ एक छोटी कोठरी बनाएगा। वह पंक्तियों में सब्जियाँ (सेम) उगाएगा। वह मधुमक्खियों के लिए छत्ता बनाएगा। वह अपने प्रिय वनीय स्थान में अकेला रहेगा।

कवि को आशा है कि वह प्रातः झींगुरों के गीत सुनकर और आधी रात में सितारों की टिमटिमाहट का आनन्द लेते हुए शान्ति प्राप्त करेगा। दोपहर को सूर्य की बैंगनी चमक उसकी थकी हुई आत्मा को आनन्दित करेगी। शाम को उसे लिनेट चिड़िया का गीत आह्लादित करेगा। वह अपने हृदय के केन्द्र में निरन्तर झील के पानी की कलकल ध्वनि सुनता रहता है। वह उसे पुकारती है। उसमें उसकी सशक्त आवाज का विरोध करने का साहस नहीं है, इसलिए वह तुरन्त वहाँ जाना चाहता है।

Word-Meanings

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Mending Wall Textbook Exercises

Mending Wall Vocabulary

Question 1.
What is the meaning of the following words in the poem?
mending, spell, pine, fences, savage.
Answer:
Word – Meaning
Mending — repairing, restoring to a sound state.
Spell — magic, charm.
Pine — trees which yield turpentine.
Fences — hedges, structure of bricks, stones etc. to make partition.
Savage — wild, cruel or violent/fierce, uncivilized and rude.

Question 2.
The word ‘good’ has different meanings in the following sentences. What are they?
(i) A boy from a small town who made good in Mumbai met me yesterday.
(ii) Milk is good for you.
(iii) Take a good look at it.
(iv) Did you have a good time at the party?
(v) We travelled a good distance.
(vi) We must reach the station in good time.
Answer:
(i) settled, (ii) useful, (iii) loving, (iv) nice, (v) great, (vi) before.

Question 3.
The following words begin with the letter ‘s’. How do you
pronounce the following words?
something, spell, said, see, stove, savage, sends, stone, spring.
Answer:

Comprehension

A. Answer the following questions in about 25 words.

Question 1.
Why do hunters make gaps in the wall between the land holdings of the poet and his neighbour?
Answer:
There is a wall between the land holdings of the poet and his neighbour. The hunters keep dogs with them. The dogs start yelping to tell the hunters where the rabbit is hiding. The hunters make gaps in the wall to pull the rabbit out of its hiding places under the wall.

Question 2.
When does the poet find gaps in the wall between his and his neighbour’s land holdings and why does he not find them earlier than that time?
Answer:
The poet finds gaps in the wall between his own and his neighbour’s land holdings during spring when he goes there. Spring season is the normal mending time. He does not find them earlier than that time (spring) because no one had seen or heard the gaps made.

Question 3.
How do the poet and his neighbour set the wall between them once again?
Answer:
The poet and the neighbour meet one day to set the wall. Each of them keeps to his own side of the wall. They walk along the line of the wall. They pick up the flat and round stones fallen to their sides. They balance one stone above the other.

Question 4.
Why does the poet tell his neighbour that they do not need a wall between them and how does his neighbour respond to his statement?
Answer:
There were no cows there to wander into the neighbour’s field and destroy the crop. Therefore, the poet tells his neighbour that they do not need a wall between them (their fields). The neighbour responds to his statement saying good fences make good neighbours.

Question 5.
What does the poet like to know before building a wall and why?
Answer:
The poet feels no need of raising the wall between his land holdings and those of his neighbour’s. Before building a wall he likes to know the following things:
(a) What he was walling in or walling out?
(b) Whom would he offend if the wall is not built?

Question 6.
Explain:
“I could say ‘elves’ to him,
But it’s not elves exactly, and I’d rather he said it for himself.”
Answer:
The poet thinks that ‘elves’ don’t love a wall. Rather they want it pulled down. But the next moment he says, “It is not ‘elves’ exactly.” He is not certain who or what it could be. The poet wishes that like him his neighbour too had no love for walls and fences.

B. Answer the following questions in about 50 words.

Question 1.
“Good fences make good neighbours.” Explain the meaning of this statement in the context of ‘Mending the Wall’.
Answer:
The poet is of modern views. He does not move in the inner darkness of narrow-mindedness. He is open-hearted. However, his neighbour is narrow-minded. He fears that the poet’s apple trees will get across his orchard and eat the cones under his pines. Moreover, the cows may enter his fields and damage the crops. He sticks to his ancestral and traditional views. Twice in the lesson he says, ‘Good fences make good neighbours’. It means he is a savage. He believes that the fences are a sure remedy against quarrels, misgivings, bickerings and mental differences. He does not mind the physical pain and labour in building the fence. No encroachment or trespassing would be possible then.

Question 2.
What nation in regard to building a wall does Robert Frost seek to put into his neighbour’s head and how does his neighbour react to it?
Answer:
Robert Frost seeks to put a notion into his neighbour’s head. It is that there should be no walls where they don’t serve any useful purpose. The frozen-ground-swell spills the stones. Hunters also break down the walls. The poet’s apple trees will never get across his orchard and eat the cones under his neighbour’s pine trees. There were no cows to enter the neighbour’s fields and destroy his crops. The neighbour does not react favourably. He sticks to his decision and says, ’good fences make good neighbours’. Good fences check encroachments and trespassing which are the root causes behind quarrels and fights.

Speaking Skill

Karan and Asma are decorating their classroom. Use the present perfect and speak out the sentences. Work in pairs.
Asma—How is the painting going? Have you (finish)?
Karan—No, I (be + not) painting the ceiling is really difficult,you know.
Asma—You have not (put) enough on.
Karan—I have (hurt) my back. It feels bad.
Asma—Well, I’ll do it. Where have you (put) the brush?
Karan—I don’t know. It has (disappear).I am looking for it, but I can’t find it.
Asma—You are hopeless, aren’t you? I have (paint) two doors.
Karan—I have (clean) all this old paint around the window.It looks much better now, doesn’t it?
Asma—We have (make) some progress, I suppose. Now, where has that brush (go)? Oh, you have (leave) it on the ladder. Look.
Ans.
Asma—How is the painting going? Have you finished it?
Karan—No, I have not. Painting the ceiling is really difficult, you know.
Asma—You have not put enough on.
Karan—I have hurt my back. It feels bad.
Asma—Well, I’ll do it. Where have you put the brush?
Karan—I don’t know. It has disappeared.I am looking for it, but I can’t find it.
Asma—You are hopeless, aren’t you? I have painted two doors.
Karan—I have cleaned all this old paint around the window. It looks much better now, doesn’t it?
Asma—We have made some progress, I suppose. Now, where has that brush gone? Oh, you have left it on the ladder. Look.

Writing Skill

Make a diary entry about your neighbours with their remarkable features.

Question 1.
Write about your neighbours in short. (50 words}
Answer:
My Neighbours—I am lucky that I have good neighbours. I like most of them. They make my life pleasant. They share my joys and sorrows. We have a teacher, a doctor, an electrician, a washerman a postman, a clerk, a cobbler, a carpenter and a painter. They are well trained and skilled in their own trade. They are ever ready to help each other on priority basis and against reasonable and nominal charges. However, I dislike one of my neighbours. He is a bundle of vices. He is of thievish nature. He borrows from all but never repays it. He is both a drunkard and a gambler. He is a man of loose morals.

Question 2.
How can we spread the message of universal love and brotherhood? Write your views. (150 words)
Answer:
Ways of spreading message of universal love and brotherhood. No men are strange and no countries are foreign. The inner essence is everywhere the same in spite of outward superficial differences. All men have the same kind of body which breathes in the same way as our body does. All men lie on the same earth. The people enjoy the same Sun, air and water everywhere. The people everywhere starve during the long winter of war. Every country prefers peace and longs for prosperity. By hating others we rob, deceive and criticize ourselves. Hence, it is necessary to spread message of universal love and brotherhood in the following ways:

1. We should rise above caste, colour and nationality.
2. We should honour all religions and ways of worship.
3. We should send missionaries to preach the gospel of love and truth.
4. We should entertain foreign students and tourists
5. We should give meaningful jobs to foreigners
6. We should open our borders for foreign trade.
7. We should develop marital relations with foreigners.
8. We should exchange literature
9. We should provide financial help during their crisis.
10. We should help others to solve their genuine problems
11. We should honour their customs and share their festivities whole-heartedly.

Think It Over

Question 1.
Nature is a great leveller. It levels mounds and pits alike. Those who go against nature waste a lot of their energy and resources in doing so. So, why not let nature guide us? Think and also pen your thoughts.
Answer:
We love and admire nature. Nature is full of extraordinary energy. We can view nature all around us in rivers, rocks, glaciers, forests and outskirts of villages and cities. Nature is a vital part of our life. We have tender feelings for green trees, plants and weeds. By hurting nature we hurt ourselves. The Moon and Sun give equal light to a businessman and a beggar. Nature destroys the mounds and pits alike when it grows furious. Earthquakes and floods equally harm all. We should seek guidance from nature. If we live in harmony with nature we can become upart of nature. Nature is the best teacher and healer. They are great sufferers who do not give due importance to nautre.

Question 2.
The poet says, “Something there is that doesn’t love a wall,” what is this ‘something’? Is it nature? Think and write about this ‘something’.
Answer:
A wall is not necessary if there is no fear of encroachment and trespassing. Building a wall there means wastage of time, labour and money. Walls stand for artificial divisions on the basis of caste, creed, religion and nationality. All those people who favour internationalism and cosmopolitanism are against walls. Partition on the basis of craze is sheer stupidity. Even the hunters and dogs dislike a wall. The word ‘something’ suggests some mysterious force in nature. Spring, Sun, Shower, wind, earthquakes and heavenly fairies don’t love a wall. Even the stones do not like to remain balanced for long. The wall has no use even for the apple tree which has no desire to eat the cones under the pine tree. The frozen-ground-swell dislikes and damages the wall.

Things To Do

There are some aspects of traditions and customs that bring people together and establish harmony in society.
One of them is given in the table below. Consult your parents and teachers and list out some more. Now draw a table in your notebook and fill the information in it.

Answer:

Mending Wall Additional Important Questions

Read the stanzas and answer the questions that follow:

1. The work of hunters is another thing:
I have come after them and made repair
Where they have left not one stone on a stone,
But they would have the rabbit out of hiding,
To please the yelping dogs. The gaps I mean.

Questions:
(a) The above stanza occurs in the poem
(i) To the Cuckoo
(ii) If
(iii) Mending Wall
(iv) Gitanjali
Answer:
(iii) Mending Wall

(b) The word used for ‘crying loudly’ in the above stanza is
(i) yelping
(ii) repair
(iii) please
(iv) hiding
Answer:
(i) yelping

(c) Who have broken the wall and how?
Answer:
The hunters have broken the wall without leaving one stone on another stone.

2. He is all pine and I am apple orchard.
My apple trees will never get across
And eat the cones under his pines, I fell him.
He only says, Good fences ,nake good neighbours. (Page 94)

Questions:
(a) The poet of the above lines is
(i) John Keats
(ii) Robert Frost
(iii) William Cowper
(iv) William Wordsworth
Answer:
(ii) Robert Frost

(b) The one word used for ‘people living close to you’ in the
extract is
(i) pine
(ii) neighbours
(iii) cones
(iv) fences
Answer:
(ii) neighbours

(c) What is the benefit of good fences?
Answer:
The benefit of good fences is that no encroachment or trespassing is possible.

Match the following:
1. Spring is the – (a) there is no need of a wall
2. The stones fall down – (b) describes a rural scene
3. Good fences make – (c) when the farmers turn their backs
4. Outwardly the poem – (d) mending time
5. One of the farmers says – (e) good neighbours.
Answer:
1. (d), 2. (c), 3. (e), 4. (b), 5. (a).

II. Pick up the correct choice.
(1) The poem ‘Mending Wall is composed by:
(a) Robert Frost
(b) John Frost
(c) Michael Frost
(d) Thomas Frost.
Answer:
(a) Robert Frost

III . A. Something there is that doesn’t ………. (need/love) a wall.
B. The work of ………… (fowlers/hunters) is another thing.
C. I let my …………. (neighbour/relative) know beyond the hill.
D. He is all ……………… (pine/mulberry) and I am apple orchard.
Answer:
A. love
B. hunters
C. neighbour
D. pine.

III. Write ‘True’ or ‘False’:
1. The ground under the wall gets frozen and swollen and the upper stones of the wall fall down.
2. The two neighbours walk along the wall and try to keep one stone on another on their respective sides.
3. It is quite easy to balance the stones.
4. The farmers use the spell ‘Stay where you are until our backs are turned’.
5. The wall is needed between the two farms lest the pine and the apple trees should spoil each other.
Answer:

1. True
2. True
3. False
4. True
5. False.

IV. Fill in the following blanks:
1. The work of ……………. is another thing.
2. We have to use a ……….. to make them balance.
3. We wear our …………… rough with handling them.
4. ………….. is the mischief in me.
5. He will not go behind his father’s ………….
Answer:

1. hunters
2. spell
3. fingers
4. Spring
5. saying.

B. Short Answer Type Questions (In about 25 words)

Question 1.
What is the effect of the furies of nature on the wall?
Answer:
Something in nature does not like the existence of a wall. It sends invisible waves under the wall and shake the earth. As a result, the upper stones on the wall fall down from the edge. Big gaps appear in the wall.

Question 2.
How are the dogs (hounds) instrumental in damaging the wall?
Answer:
The hunters take the dogs (hounds) with them. The dogs have a great smelling and detecting power. They find the hiding place of the rabbit under the wall. They start yelping. The hunters throw down the entire wall. Thus the dogs are instrumental in damaging the wall.

Question 3.
What is the routine of the poet every spring?
Answer:
The poet visits his orchard every spring. He notices gaps in the wall between his land holdings and his neighbour’s holdings. He informs his neighbour who lives on the other side of the hill. Both of them jointly mend the wall.

Question 4.
What problems did the stones create in the poem ‘Mending Walls’?
Answer:
The upper stones on the wall fell over the edge. With their fall, they caused gaps in the wall. The stones were of different shapes and sizes. They were balanced one above the other or one beside the other with great difficulty. Being irregular in shape they kept falling down again and again.

Question 5.
Give an example of humour in the poem ’Mending Walls’.
Answer:
There were apples in the poet’s orchard and pine trees in his neighbour’s field. In spite of the poet’s several indications he was deadset on building the wall. Therefore, the poet said humorously “My apple trees will never get across and eat the cones under your pines.”

C. Long Answer Type Questions. (In about 50 words)

Question 1.
Give the main points of the poem ‘Mending Wall’.
Answer:
‘Mending Wall’ is a dramatic monologue. In this poem, the poet (Robert Frost) expresses his views and attitudes through the wall. The wall separates his plot from his neighbour’s. The poet is of modem outlook. He sees no use in having the partition wall. The neighbour, on the other hand, is a traditionalist. He is in favour of building the wall. It checks encroaching and trespassing. Above all, his strongly view is that ‘good walls make good-neighbours’. He is held narrow-minded.

Question 2.
Robert Frost was a man of modem views. Justify.
Answer:
Robert Frost, the poet of ‘Mending Wall’ is a man of modern and cosmopolitan views. He is against artificial divisions between man and man. According to him, there is something in nature that breaks down the walls. He is the worshipper of nature. He is of the view that there is no need of walls where there is no fear of encroachment or trespassing. He is clear-hearted. In his view, fences are made for animals and separating each other on the basis of caste, creed, religion and nationality is the primitive way of life.

Question 3.
Give the central idea of Frost’s poem ‘Mending Wall’.
Answer:
Outwardly, the poem ‘Mending Wall’ describes a rural scene. The two neighbours build the wall which falls again and again. It appears that there is something that does not like the wall to be there. The owner of the apple orchard says that there is no need of the wall. He assures his neighbour that his apples will not jump over the wall and spoil the cones of his farm. But the other neighbour believes in the tradition of his ancestors.

The two farmers represent two opposed elemental forces-man’s rebellious spirit and his love of tradition. The wall is the barrier between man and man-socially and politically. Therefore, the barrier should be removed. The moral of the poem is the humanity of the world should be bound by the common ties of love and brotherhood.

Mending Wall Introduction

This is a dramatic monologue in which the poet expresses his views about the wall separating his plot from his neighbour’s. The poet is not in favour of erecting the wall but his neighbour, being a traditionalist, is of the idea that good fences make good neighbours. Hence a wall is needed to be raised.

Mending Wall Summary in English

There is something in nature that dislikes a wall. It sends invisible waves under the wall. As a result the upper stones on the wall fall down. It causes big gaps in the wall. The hunters also throw down the entire wall. They do it to get rabbits out of the hiding places under the wall. The dogs tell them where the rabbit is hiding. The wall has to be repaired in spring. The poet informs his neighbour who lives on the other side of the hill.

Both of them jointly reset the wall between them. Each keeps to his own side and walks along the line of the wall. Each one of them picks up the flat or round stones with great difficulty. They balance one above the other. Stones keep falling down again and again since they are irregular in shape. Their fingers perform a rough job. They look like two players playing an outdoor game.

There is no need to raise the wall. The poet’s apple trees will never get across and eat the cones under his neighbour’s pine trees. However the neighbour says, “Good fences make good neighbours”. The poet doesn’t agree with his neighbour’s views. Through high hearted talk he desires to put one idea in his neighbour’s head. There were no cows to wander into the neighbour’s field and destroy the crop. Moreover, he would like to know what it was that he was walling in or walling out. Whom he would give offence in case there was no wall. There is something in nature that wants the wall pulled down. He is not certain who or what it could be. It could certainly not be elves. The neighbour is bringing stones. The poet wishes that like him his neighbour also was not in favour of raising the wall and mending it every year.

The poet says that his neighbour is moving both in outward darkness (of woods and shades) and inward darkness (of narrow-mindedness). He is still a savage in his ways. He sticks to his ancestral and traditional views.

Mending Wall Summary in Hindi

प्रकृति में कोई चीज़ अवश्य है जो दीवार से घृणा करती है, वह दीवार के नीचे अदृश्य लहरें पैदा करती है। परिणामस्वरूप दीवार के ऊपर वाले पत्थर गिर जाते हैं। इससे दीवार में बड़ी-बड़ी दरारें बन जाती हैं। शिकारी भी समूची दीवार को गिरा देते हैं। वे ऐसा इसलिए करते हैं ताकि वे दीवार के नीचे बनी छुपने की जगह से खरगोशों को निकाल सकें। कुत्ते उन्हें बताते हैं कि खरगोश कहाँ छुपा हुआ है। वसन्त ऋतु में दीवार की मरम्मत करनी पड़ती है। कवि अपने पड़ोसी को सूचित कर देता है जो पहाड़ी के दूसरी तरफ रहता है। वे दोनों मिलकर अपनी बीच वाली दीवार को फिर खड़ी कर देते हैं। प्रत्येक अपनी तरफ रहता है। वे दीवार वाली रेखा के साथ-साथ चलते रहते हैं। उनमें से प्रत्येक, बड़ी मुश्किल से चपटे या गोल पत्थरों को उठाता है। वे एक पत्थर को दूसरे पत्थर के ऊपर टिकाते हैं। पत्थर बार-बार गिरते रहते हैं क्योंकि वे आकृति में असन्तुलित होते हैं। उनकी उँगलियाँ भद्दा काम करती हैं। वे उन दो खिलाड़ियों जैसे लगते हैं जो खुले में खेले जाने वाले खेल खेलते हैं।

दीवार, खड़ी करने की आवश्यकता नहीं है। कवि के सेब के पेड़ कभी भी दूसरी तरफ बढ़ (लांघ) कर, पड़ोसी के चीड़ (देवदार) के वृक्ष के नीचे गिरे हुए शंकुफलों को नहीं खाएंगे। तथापि, पड़ोसी कहता है कि अच्छी तरह बनाई गई बाड़े अच्छे पड़ोसी बनाती हैं। कवि अपने पड़ोसी के मतों से सहमत नहीं है। वह बातों-बातों में अपने पड़ोसी के दिमाग में एक विचार डालना चाहता है। वहाँ गायें नहीं हैं जो पड़ोसी के खेत में घुसकर उसकी फसल को नष्ट कर दें, साथ ही वह यह जानना चाहेगा कि वह किस चीज को दीवार के अन्दर बंद करना चाहता है अथवा किसे दीवार के बाहर रखना चाहता है और दीवार को नहीं बनाने पर किसे रुष्ट करेगा। प्रकृति में कोई चीज़ है जो दीवार को गिराना चाहती है।

वह निश्चित रूप से नहीं जानता है कि वह कौन और क्या हो सकती है। वे परियाँ नहीं हो सकती हैं। पड़ोसी पत्थर ला रहा है। कवि चाहता है कि उसकी भांति उसका पड़ोसी भी दीवार खड़ी करने का मोह नहीं करे और प्रतिवर्ष उसकी मरम्मत करने के पक्ष में नहीं रहे। कवि कहता है कि उसका पड़ोसी बाह्य (वनों और छायाओं के) अन्धकार और आन्तरिक (संकीर्ण मानसिकता के) अन्धकार के बीच विचरण कर रहा है। वह अभी तक अपने विचारों में वन्य है। वह अपने पैतृक और परम्परागत विचारों में अटका हुआ है।

Mending Wall Word-Meanings

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What is Culture Textbook Exercises

What is Culture Vocabulary

I. Why are the words in bold types in the following examples more suitable in the context than those in brackets?
Yet, when I look through (in, at, round) the pages of history or study current (new, modern, contemporary) events, I sometimes find that people who know one another most, quarrel (war, fight, discuss) most. Countries, which are next door to one another in Europe or in Asia, somehow seem to rub on another up the wrong (incorrect, unsuitable, faulty) way, though they know one another very thoroughly, (completely, fully, meticulously).
Answer:
Words have their specific meanings. No word can replace the other word to express its exact and delicate meaning. Synonyms are not exact substitutes for a word. They only convey similar meanings. Keeping these points in view we can say that the words in bold type are more suitable in the context than those in brackets.

II. Use the following expressions in your own sentences, a great deal of, goes on, the last word, on the other hand, trial and error, in spite o(, to deal with, after all, having an open mind, anyhow.
Answer:
A great deal of—She took a great deal of pains to rear to her son.
Goes on—Nobody knows how the time goes on.
The last word—The sayings of some saints can be accepted as the last word.
On the other hand—She is generous. On the other hand, her husband is miserly.
Trial and error—He used the approach of trial and error and solved the sums at last.
In spite of—In spite of his old days, my grandfather works in the fields.
To deal with—A police officer has to deal with criminals.
After all—You should not disobey the old man. After all, he is your grandfather.
Having an open mind—Having an open mind she took the dusty infant in her lap.
Anyhow—The beggar has eaten nothing for a week.’Anyhow, he is alive.

III. When we speak ‘Great, we produce four sounds../g/ /r/ lei/ lit. Now try yourself for the words given below. If necessary, you can consult a dictionary.
mind, even, party, group, found, agree, sense, follow, knocks.
Answer:

What is Culture Comprehension

A. Answer the following questions in about 25 words.

Question 1.
What does Nehru find when he looks through the pages of history or current studies? (M.P. Board 2011)
Answer:
Nehru quite often looks (goes) through the pages of history or current studies. He sometimes finds that people who know one another most, quarrel most. Even adjoining countries quarrel with one another over trifles.

Question 2.
Why does the author say that knowledge by itself doesn’t lead to greater co-operation or friendship?
Answer:
The author has read or seen adjoining countries rubbing one another illegality. They have thorough understanding of one another. Still they always try to suppress one another. Therefore, he says that knowledge by itself doesn’t lead to greater co-operation or friendship.

Question 3
What makes the author think that the idea of cultural relations is only good in theory?
Answer:
Every country and every individual seem to have their peculiar idea of culture. Those peculiar ideas come into conflict and lead to estrangement. Therefore, the idea of cultural relations is only good in theory, not in practice.

Question 4.
Is there any culture in the world which is absolutely pristine, pure and, unaffected by any other culture? Give reasons.
Answer:
Unmistakable changes and mixtures have occurred in cultures of every country in the course of centuries or millenniums. Therefore, there is no culture which is absolutely pristine, pure and unaffected by any other culture.

Question 5.
How far assimilating the good from other cultures is helpful in enriching one’s own culture?
Answer:
No culture is perfect in itself. Every culture has certain good qualities. Assimilating the good qualities from other cultures will prove very helpful. They will add to the stock of our good qualities. Hence they would enrich our own culture.

Question 6.
What are the things that affected the culture of India in the old days? (M.P. Board 2016)
Answer:
Culture is usually affected by geography, climate and soil. The Himalayas, the forests, the great rivers of India and a host of other things affected the culture of India in the old days. It was also affected by architecture, music and literature.

Question 7.
How does civilization influence culture?
Answer:
Each separate civilization develops its own culture which has its roots in past generations. The impulse that initially starts a civilization is affected by various conceptions. Their action and interaction moulds the culture.

Question 8.
What kind of attitude should a cultured mind develop?
Answer:
A cultured mind is rooted in itself. It should have its doors and windows open. It should be capable of understanding the other people’s viewpoint fully. The question of agreement or disagreement arises after he understands a thing.

Question 9.
When do cultural conflicts occur?
Answer:
Sometimes nationalism goes on spreading in an aggressive way. Then it becomes a danger internationally. Sometimes it breeds conflicts and hatred. The good culture turns into evil culture then.

Question 10.
What are the various domains of culture?
Answer:
There are various domains of culture. Architecture, music and literature are its prominent domains. The happy combination of any two of them amounts to culture.

Question 11.
When does a society become static?
Answer:
Social life is essentially a dynamic, changing and growing thing. If the mind of the society is shut up deliberately or isolated to the influence of others the society becomes static. Then the mind becomes opposed to all ideas of alien cultures or the outside world.

Question 12.
According to Nehru, when is it folly to talk about culture or God? Why?
Answer:
India is full of ahost of problems. Bribery, adultery, adulteration, unemployment, terrorism and exploitation are the major problems. According to Nehru, it is a folly to talk about culture or God so long as human beings starve and die. He refers to the poverty of the Indian masses who fail to get two square meals a day.

B. Answer the following questions in about 50 words.

Question 1.
The evaluation of culture depends on a vast number of factors. Describe a few of them.
Answer:
The following are a few factors on which the evaluation of culture depends:

1. Whether means of transportation and communication among the societies are quick or not?
2. Whether it emphasises nationalism or inter-nationalism?
3. Whether it enshrines power of assimilation or not?
4. Whether a fundamental cultural unity underlies its diversities or not?
5. Whether it is organically whole or not?
6. Whether it is tolerant and observing or not?
7. Whether it is democratic and assimilating or not?
8. Whether there is spirit of brotherhood amongst the people or not?
9. Whether it is integrated or not?
10. Whether the people meet their basic requirements of food, clothing and shelter or not?

Question 2.
How does the author compare the growth of culture with the growth of a tree? (M.P. Board 2012, 17)
Answer:
According to Nehru, the individual human being, or race or nation must have a certain depth and certain roots somewhere. They have worth because of their roots in the past. It comprises of experience and wisdom. An individual or a group is useless without them. However, one cannot live in roots alone. The roots need the sun and the free air. Then alone can the roots give us sustenance. No branching out or flowering (blossom) is possible without their combination. Only a stout root can sustain leaves, flowers and branches. In the same manner, past experience and wisdom sustain culture.

Question 3.
What is the scientific approach to life’s problems, according to the author?
Answer:
Nehru points out the scientific approach to life’s problems. Scientific approach is the approach of examining everything. It aims at seeking truth by trial and error and by experiment. In scientific approach one never says that this must be so. Rather one should try to understand why it is so. One should accept it only on being convinced of it. One must have the capacity to change one’s views whenever one finds other proof. A man of scientific approach has an open mind to assimilate truth. It can solve all the global problems.

Question 4.
What does culture mean, according to the author? Describe briefly.
Answer:
Pt. Nehru tries to probe into the real meaning of culture. He fails to define the word Culture’ appropriately. Each nation and each civilization develops its own culture. However, we cannot find a pure and unaffected culture. The culture of a country is influenced by its geography, climate and soil. People of every country are proud of their own culture and consider it the best. Culture means inner growth in a man which governs his conduct. A cultured fellow understands others and enables others to understand him.

Question 5.
Summarise the views expressed by the author on Nationalism. (M.P. Board 2012)
Answer:
According to Pt. Nehru, nationalism is a curious phenomenon. Sometimes, it gives life, growth, strength and unity to the country’s history. It restricts a human being’s thinking to the welfare of his own nation. He excludes the thoughts of all others. The concept of growth fades in his mind. When nationalism becomes aggressive, it becomes dangerous for internationalism. It turns the noble culture into a revengeful and hateful culture. It also breeds conflict. National culture should be balanced so that normal essentials of life are provided to all the human beings. One should rise above narrow nationalism and adopt cosmopolitanism as his way of life.

Question 6.
‘Culture is evolved or inherited, not made or acquired.’ Examine this statement in the light of the ideas expressed by Nehru.
Answer:
According to Nehru, culture is evolved and inherited. Each nation and each civilization develops its own culture from past experience or wisdom. It has its roots in generations of hundreds and thousands of years ago. The nations were moulded by such impulse that initially starts a civilization. Other conceptions are
affected by other factors and there is action and interaction between them. Culture in the true sense is not made or acquired overnight. It is not a manufacturing item. Culture shows values of a nation through the ages.

What is Culture Grammar

Subject Verb Agreement
Study the following sentences:

1. Nations, individuals and groups talk of understanding one another.
2. Thus, knowledge, by itself, does not lead to greater cooperation or friendship.
3. There was a big war to spread this ‘Kultur’ and to resist it.
4. Every country and every individual seem to have their peculiar idea of culture.
5. What exactly is the culture that people talk so much about?
6. In the course of hundreds and thousands of years unmistakable changes and mixtures have occurred.
7. The culture of India in the old days was effected greatly.
8. I sometimes find that people who know one another most quarrel most.
   In the above sentences we see A Finite verb agrees with its subject in number and person.

Study the following chart:

In each of the following sentences mark the correct form of the verb:

Question 1.
There (is/are) a great deal of confusion in my mind.
Answer:
There is a great deal of confusion in my mind.

Question 2.
All kinds of basic questions (crop/crops) up from what (is/ are) going on.
Answer:
All kinds of basic questions crop up from what is going on.

Question 3.
Even the long pages of history (show/shows) that…
Answer:
Even the long pages of’history show that…

Question 4.
(Has/Have) there been something wrong in individual nations?
Answer:
Has there been something wrong in individual nations

Question 5.
When we (talk/talks) of cultural relations, the question that immediately (arise/arises) in my mind (is/are) what exactly (is/are) the culture that people (talk/talks) so much about?
Answer:
When we talk of cultural relations, the question that immediately arises in my mind is what exactly is the culture that people talk so much about.

Question 6.
I (am/are/is) certainly not competent to give you definition of it because I (have/has) not found one.
Answer:
I am certainly not competent to give you definition of it because I have not found one.

Question 7.
One (see/sees) these nations being intimately moulded by the impulse that initially (start/starts) a civilization going on its long path.
Answer:
One sees these nations being intimately moulded by the impulse that initially starts a civilization going on its long path.

Question 8.
One (see/sees) action and interaction between these varying conceptions.
Answer:
One sees action and interaction between these varying conceptions.

Question 9.
If that kind of thing (go/goes) on peacefully, there (is/are) no harm in it.
Answer:
If that kind of thing goes on peacefully, there is no harm in it.

Question 10.
Then they (draw/draws) themselves into a shell which (isolate/isolates) them and (prevent/prevents) their thoughts and ideas going out.
Answer:
Then they draw themselves into a shell which isolates them and prevents their thoughts and ideas going out.

Question 11.
Almost every country in the world (believe/believes) that it (has/have) some special dispensation from providence that it (is/ are) of the chosen people or race and that others, whether they (is/ are) good or bad, (is/are) somewhat inferior creatures.
Answer:
Almost every country in the world believes that it has some special dispensation from providence that it is of the chosen people or race and that others, whether they are good or bad, are somewhat inferior creatures.

Speaking Skill

Ask your parents how to prepare Rangoli. Collect information about its steps, material required, various patterns and themes. Then discuss your findings in the class. .
Answer:
For self-attempt.

Writing Skill

Question 1.
‘Culture means inner growth in man.’ Comment. (50 words)
Answer:
Culture means inner growth in man. Inner growth stands for noble qualities. A sincere, courteous, courageous, obedient, obliging, useful, utilitarian and truthful person alone has the claim to be called a man with inner growth. Such a man becomes disciplined, generous, helpful and self-sacrificing. Greed and passion do not touch him. He controls anger with his balanced mind. He becomes morally and spiritually sound. Such a man is free from fear.

Question 2.
With the help of the answers of the following questions write a composition on ‘Indian culture’.
1. How can you say that India has a rich cultural heritage?
2. How do the customs make India’s culture unique?
3. What are the different languages spoken in different parts of India?
4. What are the factors that strengthen unity of the country?
Answer:
The old and traditional values are honoured in India. The oldest man in the family manages the household. Marriages are arranged by parents. Women are respected like goddesses. This means India has a rich cultural heritage. Sixteen rites are observed in Indian society. Clothes and money are given to the elderly people. They can spend it at will. Elderly parents are honoured like godly guests. It speaks high of India’s unique culture. There are about twenty languages and five hundred dialects spoken in different parts of India. For example, Hindi, Punjabi, Kannada, Telugu, Oria, etc. (languages); Bhojpuri, Maithili (dialects). Fairs, festivals, rivers and hill stations, vegetarian diet, and nobility of character and the Indian constitution strengthen the unity of the country.

Think It Over

Question 1.
Indian culture is like a rainbow with different colours and several hues with in every colour. Still, it unites people. What are the uniting forces of the culture? Think and name a few.
Answer:
The Indian culture is a fusion of different cultural trends and strands. It is like a rainbow with different colours and several hues within every colour. There are many religions, sects and beliefs here. There are many odds and diversities here. There are many castes, subcastes and communities. There are thousands of languages and dialects and hundreds of regions. There are a number of political, economic, social and scientific systems here. They are opposed to one another. However, the people remain united. A common constitutional stream runs through these diversities. Indian culture is a synthetic culture. A sense of fraternity urges all to remain united. Equal regard is shown to all religions and faiths.

Question 2.
Does every culture have some uniting forces? Give your opinion.
Answer:
All the cultures believe in a single God. Every culture believes in the existence and purity of soul. Every culture is nationalist in its attitude and approach. The people are devoted to their country. Blessing of God is the most uniting force. Equal opportunity for all and no distinction on the basis of caste, creed or colour are adhered to. Being the sons of Mother India, all are like brothers. Love for humanity above community ties the people with the bond of friendship and brotherhood.

Question 3.
Anything that grows within man and the society out of experiences and wisdom of generations is culture. Think and quote one example.
Answer:
Experience is a great teacher. It grants us wisdom. Man gains not only by his own experiences but by the experiences of others in society too. He derives benefit even from the experiences of past generations. Certain values grow in his mind which he was badly lacking. No man is perfectly wise. Spiritual and moral values are not everything. Experience is also important. It tells us that we need advanced technology also besides our spiritual values.’We should be strong and courageous physically. The German people spread their culture, not through preaching but through victory.

Things To Do

Question 1.
Write a short report on a tribal culture of your choice. Describe some special features of it. Arrange your report in the following format:

1. name and geography of the place.
2. name of the cultural group and its culture.
3. kind of traditional houses they live in.
4. kind of dress they wear.
5. kind of food they eat (specific dishes).
6. festivals and rituals.
7. folksongs and dances.
8. economic system (if distinct).

Answer:
For self-attempt.

What is Culture Additional Important Questions

A. Read the passages and answer the questions that follow.

Question 1.
I remember reading about German ‘kultur’ and of the attempts of the German people to spread it by conquest and other means. There was’xi big war to spread this ‘kultur’ and to resist it. Every country and every individual seem to have their peculiar idea of culture. When there is a talk about cultural relations—although it is very good in theory— what actually happens is that those peculiar ideas come into conflict and instead of leading to friendship they lead to more estrangement. It is a basic question—What is culture? And I am certainly not competent to give you a definition of it because I have not found one. (Page 65) Questions:
(a) Find the word from the above passage that is similar in meaning to ‘victory’.
(b) Find the word from the above passage that is opposite in meaning to ‘common’.
(c) Give adjective form of ‘friendship’.
(d) How did the Gerjnan people spread their ‘kultur’.
Answers:
(a) conquest
(b) peculiar
(c) friendly
(d) The German people spread their ‘kultur’ by conquest and other means.

Question 2.
We have had great religions and they have had enormous effection humanity. Yet, if I may say so with all respect and without meaning any ill to any person, those very religions, in the measure that they made the mind of man static, dogmatic and bigoted, have had, to my mind, an evil effect. The things they said may be good but when it is claimed that the last word has been said, society becomes static. (Page 66)
Questions:
(a) Find the word from the above passage which means the same as ‘huge’.
(b) Find the word from the above passage which means opposite to ‘wilderness’.
(c) Give adjective form of ‘religion’”.
(d) What have the great religions done?
Answers:
(a) enormous
(b) humanity
(c) religious
(d) The great religions have shown enormous effect on humanity.

I. Match the following:

1. Nehru’s mind is full of (a) German ‘kultur’
2. People who know one another most (b) Some inner growth in the man
3. The Germans attempted to spread (c) Confusion
4. Even roots wither (d) Quarrel most
5. Culture means (e) Unless they come out in the sun and the free air.
Answer:
1. (c), 2. (d), 3. (a), 4. (e), 5. (b)

II. Pick up the correct choice.
(i) ‘What is Culture’ is written by:
(a) Sardar Patel A
(b) Mahatma Gandhi
(c) Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
(d) Vinoba Bhave.
Ans.
(c) Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru

(ii) A. …………… (Wisdom/Knowledge) by itself does not lead to greater co-operation or friendship.
B. Culture, if it has any value must have a certain ……………… (height/depth).
C. Culture means the ……………….. (capability/capacity) to make yourself understand by the other persons.
D. The cultural mind, rooted in itself, should have its door and windows …………….. (open/close).
Ans.
A. Knowledge
B. depth
C. capacity
D. open.

III. Write ‘True’ or ‘False’.
1. According to Pt. Nehru, it is difficult to define the word ’culture1.
2. Culture means outer growth in a man.
3. A cultured man should understand others and make himself understood.
4. It is folly to talk of culture or even of ’God when human beings starve and die.
5. Geography, climate and soil usually affect culture.
Answer:

1. True
2. False
3. True
4. True
5. True.

IV. Fill in the following blanks.
1. What exactly is culture that people ………….. so much about?
2. The …………….. element of a particular national culture remains dominant.
3. Life, whether of the …………. group, nation or Society, is essentially a dynamic, changing, growing thing.
4. The ……………… of agreement or disagreement only arises when you understand a thing.
5. A friendly ……………… brings a friendly response.
Answer:

1. talk
2. basic
3. individual
4. question
5. approach.

B. Short Answer Type Questions (In about 25 words)

Question 1.
What is the speciality of Indian culture?
Answer:
Indian culture is one of the most ancient cultures of the world. It is both flexible and dynamic. It has great power of assimilation. Therefore, it has survived in spite of many foreign invasions. It represents a fusion of different cultural trends.

Question 2.
Name some diversities in Indian Society.
Answer:
Indian society is heterogeneous. There are remarkable diversities here. The people speak a great number of languages and dialects. There are many sects and religions. The teeming millions of India observe different customs and rites. They profess several faiths and cults.

Question 3.
What has made the Indian culture great?
Answer:
Indian culture is fundamentally tolerant and absorbing. Its assimilating and democratic nature has kept it alive and also made it great. People follow different styles of living but they have a spirit of common brotherhood among themselves.

Question 4.
What is endangering India’s age old integrity?
Answer:
Many parochial and fissiparous forces have surfaced in our country. They are unhinging our political and cultural unity. Certain vested foreign powers are also instigating them. They are endangering our age-old integrity.

Question 5.
Why should we fight the bigots and fanatics?
Answer:
Bigots and fanatics are international elements. They are misguiding our people. They are hell bent to create communal hatred, violence and intolerance in our integrated country. They also encourage separatist tendencies among the peace-loving people. We should fight them collectively.

Question 6.
How do some political parties endanger harmony in India?
Answer:
The followers of different faiths and cults live in harmony in India. But some political parties sometimes endanger this harmony for their selfish ends. They fight elections on the basis of castes, communities and religions. They poison the people’s hearts, divide them and thus endanger national harmony.

Question 7.
How can our government preserve national harmony and integrity?
Answer:
The government should tackle the problem of unemployment at war level. It should provide equal development opportunities to all cadres and sections of society. It should crush parochial forces with an iron hand. In this way, our national harmony and integrity can be preserved and strengthened.

Question 8.
How can we say that Indian culture is human culture?
Answer:
The Indian culture is a cosmopolitan culture. It is universal and eternal. It is ingrained in human aspirations and emotions. It has assimilated in itself the best of all the cultures. It has a charm for all those who love humanity.

C. Long Answer Type Questions (In about 50 words)

Question 1.
Give the salient features of Indian culture.
Answer:
Indian culture respects others’ opinions and views. Our culture is philosophical, not religious. It doesn’t generate fanaticism. It covers a wide range of philosophical concepts. Tolerance is the inherent quality of Indian culture. It is non-aggressive and unsuspecting in nature. The spirituality of Indian culture lies in its being introspective. A moral and spiritual synthesis between the self and the universe is visible in it. Synthesis of foreign cultures for its own growth is the keynote of Indian culture.

Question 2.
Write a brief note on National Integration in India.
Answer:
India is a country with many ethnic groups. There are many languages, religions, sects and beliefs here. There are many diversities and odds here. In spite of great variations, a common stream runs through these diversities. The dynamism and flexibility of Indian culture has enabled it to survive. Our culture is synthetic and cosmopolitan. Our constitution promotes harmony and preserves the spirit of common brotherhood amongst the people all over India. Our culture lays emphasis on spiritualism. The broad outlook of leaders on moral and spiritual values unites the people. The people resolve their differences by peaceful me Awareness of common nationality keeps the nation integrated.

What is Culture Introduction

Pt. Nehru tries to make us aware of the real meaning of culture. He says that the culture of a country is influenced by its geography and climate. The true meaning of culture, according to Pt. Nehru, is related to the inner growth of a man. He must have the ability to understand others and being understood by others as well.
He who lacks these qualities lacks knowledge and wisdom. His mind and culture is narrow.

What is Culture Summary in English

Pt. Nehru’s mind is full of confusion. Nations, individuals and groups often talk of understanding to one another and learning from one another. He finds that people who know one another most, quarrel most. It means, knowledge, by itself does not lead to greater cooperation or friendship. He fails to understand what culture exactly is. The German people spread their ‘Kultur’ through conquests and other means. Every country or individual has a peculiar idea of culture which causes conflict and estrangement.

According to Nehru, each nation and each separate civilization develops its own culture. There is no unique worldly culture which is absolutely pristine, pure and unadulterated. Unmistakable changes and mixtures have been occurring in culture over the ages. In spite of little adulteration, the basic element of a particular national culture remains dominant. It often leads to misunderstanding and conflicts and isolates them. It also causes stagnation. Besides being deep, culture must have a certain dynamic character.

Culture is most often affected by geography, climate and location (natural factors) and soil. Closing the mind to the outside world makes it static. If the growth is stopped,life gets injured and undermined. Some great religions have caused evil effects by making the mind of man static, dogmatic and bigoted. They claim to have said the final word. Individuals, races or nations must have certain depth and certain roots in the past. However one cannot live in roots alone. There should be a healthy balance between roots and branches.

Culture means some inner growth in the man. It also means one’s conduct towards others, ability to understand others and being understood by others. He who lacks these qualities lacks knowledge and wisdom. His mind and culture is narrow. He who shuts his mind towards other’s genuine knowledge (wisdom) and truth can be called uncultured. A cultured fellow is broad-minded. Blind negation of others’ viewpoints without thoroughly understanding them is an uncultured approach.

A scientific mind examines everything before accepting or rejecting it. He tries to imbibe the truth wherever it is found. If we represent scientific culture, most of the internal and global problems would find easy solution. Every country thinks the alien people and races as inferior creatures. The nations of the East are strongly enghrlfed in their own ideas, conviction and superiority complexes. They have got jolts and have been exploited. It brought a sense of realism to them. Though they were not advanced in material and technical things they were proud of their spiritual values. Pt. Nehru pities their lot.

Nationalism only gives limited life, growth, strength and unity since it isolates the people of a’country from the rest of the world. Aggressive nationalism causes international danger. It makes the culture static which causes conflicts. It is a folly to talk of culture or even of God when human beings starve and die. Such problems can be tackled in economic and other ways. If we do not understand one another, we would limit ourselves completely.

We should develop a friendly approach in understanding others with our minds and hearts open. If approach is good, response is surely good and vice versa. We should always be prepared to accept what is good in aliens or with them. It helps us in enriching our own culture. Civilization influences culture the most. Culture is evolved or inherited, not made or acquired. Culture means betterment of human species through purity of mind.

What is Culture Summary in Hindi

पं. नेहरू का मस्तिष्क संदिग्धता से भरा हुआ है। राष्ट्र, व्यक्ति तथा समूह, एक-दूसरे को समझने तथा एक-दूसरे से सीखने के बारे में प्रायः बातें करते रहते हैं। उन्हें पता है कि जो व्यक्ति एक-दूसरे को अधिकतम जानते हैं, वे अधिकतम झगड़ते हैं। इसका अर्थ है कि ज्ञान स्वयं महानता, सहकारिता या मित्रता की ओर अग्रसर नहीं करता है। वह यह समझने में असमर्थ है कि संस्कृति, यथार्थ में क्या है। जर्मनी के लोग विजयों तथा अन्य साधनों के माध्यम से अपने ‘Kultur’ को फैलाते थे। प्रत्येक देश या व्यक्ति का संस्कृति के बारे में अपना विशिष्ट विचार होता है जो टकराव और विच्छिन्नता का कारण बनती है।

नेहरू के अनुसार प्रत्येक राष्ट्र तथा प्रत्येक पृथक सभ्यता अपनी निजी संस्कृति को विकसित करती है। विश्व में कोई इस प्रकार की संस्कृति नहीं है जो समूचे तौर पर स्वच्छ/मौलिक, शुद्ध और अमिश्रित हो। समयांतरों में संस्कृति में सही परिवर्तन और मिश्रण हुए हैं। हल्की-सी मिलावट होने के बावजूद भी किसी विशिष्ट राष्ट्रीय संस्कृति में उसके बुनियादी तत्त्व हावी रहे हैं। यह प्रायः गलतफहमी और झगड़ों को जन्म देते हैं और उन्हें अलग कर देते हैं। ये प्रवाहहीनता को भी जन्म देते हैं। गहरा होने के साथ-साथ संस्कृति में निश्चित प्रवाही होने (गतिशीलता) का गुण होना चाहिए। संस्कृति, अधिकांश भूगोल, जलवायु तथा स्थिति (प्राकृतिक कारणों) और भूमि से प्रभावित होती है। बाहरी संसार से मस्तिष्क को परे हटाने से वह गतिहीन हो जाएगा। यदि बढ़ोतरी रुक गई, तो जीवन आहत और अवमानित होगा। कुछ महान धर्मों ने मनुष्य के मन (दिमाग) को गतिहीन, मतांध और हठधर्मी बनाकर दुष्प्रभाव डाले हैं। उनका दावा है कि उनका वचन अकाट्य है, व्यक्तियों, नस्लों और राष्ट्रों की कुछ गहराई होनी चाहिए और भूतकाल में जड़ें होनी चाहिएं। फिर भी, केवल जड़ों के आधार पर मनुष्य जीवित नहीं रह सकता है। जड़ों और शाखाओं के बीच स्वस्थ संतुलन होना चाहिए।

संस्कृति से अभिप्राय है, मानव की अन्दरूनी बढ़ोतरी। इसके दूसरे अर्थ हैं दूसरों के प्रति मनुष्य का आचरण, दूसरों को समझने की योग्यता तो दूसरों द्वारा समझे जाने की क्षमता। जिसमें इन गुणों का अभाव होता है उसमें ज्ञान और सूझ-बूझ का अभाव होता है। उसका मस्तिष्क तथा उसकी संस्कृति संकीर्ण होती है। वह मनुष्य संस्कृतिहीन कहलाने का अधिकारी है जो इस मौलिक ज्ञान (सूझ-बूझ) और सच्चाई से अपने मस्तिष्क को परे (विमुख) रखता है, सुसंस्कृत व्यक्ति विस्तीर्ण दिमाग वाला होता है। बिना पूर्ण समझ के दूसरों के दृष्टिकोणों को नकारना, संस्कृतिहीन विधि

वैज्ञानिक मस्तिष्क वाला व्यक्ति किसी बात को स्वीकार या अस्वीकार करने से पूर्व उसे परखता है। जहाँ कहीं सच्चाई मिलती है वह उसे ग्रहण करने का प्रयत्न करता है। यदि हम वैज्ञानिक संस्कृति का प्रतिनिधित्व करना प्रारम्भ कर दें तो बहुत-सी आन्तरिक तथा सार्वभौमिक समस्याओं का सरल समाधान ढूँढ़ पाएंगे। प्रत्येक व्यक्ति विदेशी लोगों और जातियों को घटिया प्राणी समझता है। पूर्वी देश अपने निजी विचारों, अवधारणाओं और उच्च भावनाओं में धंसे रहते हैं। उन्हें झटके लगे हैं और उनका शोषण हुआ है। इससे उनमें यथार्थ की भावना जाग्रत हुई है। हालांकि उन्होंने भौतिक और तकनीकी क्षेत्रों में प्रगति नहीं की फिर भी वे अपने आध्यात्मिक मूल्यों पर गर्व करते रहे। पण्डित नेहरू उनके भाग्य पर तरस खाते हैं।

राष्ट्रीयता से केवल सीमित जीवन, विकास, शक्ति और एकता मिलती है क्योंकि यह एक देश के निवासियों को शेष संसार से विलग कर देती है। आक्रामक राष्ट्रीयता, अन्तर्राष्ट्रीयता को खतरा पैदा करते हैं। यह संस्कृति को प्रवाहहीन (गतिहीन) बनाती

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1. INTRODUCTION
Essay is an attempt which gives expression to one’s thought on a given subject. It is a written composition in well-arranged paragraphs. It deals with one particular subject. Students at school level are not required to write elaborate essays in which great learning and loftiness of language is required. It is enough if they can write English in a clear, simple, and correct style.

2. STYLE
Remember the following rules to acquire a good style:

1. Simplicity. It means expression of thoughts in simple language and simple words. High sounding words and complex sentences have no place in expression.
2. Clarity. Ideas are to be expressed in such a clear language that it can easily convey the meaning to the reader.
3. Originality. The language must consist of original English words and structure of sentences. Foreign words, Latinised style, colloquial phrases, and slang in expressions must be avoided.
4. Accuracy. Words and phrases should be exact. Wrong words and inaccurate expression give wrong or different meanings. Generally, they mislead the readers.
5. Brevity. Brevity means to use the least number of words in expressing the ideas. Conciseness makes the language idiomatic and forceful.
6. Unity. Sentences of a paragraph should have only one main idea. Unnecessary details must be left out. It saves the time of the reader as well as yours.
7. Order. Clauses and sentences should have proper connection with one another. Loose phrases of sentences destroy the beauty of the style and add to its ugliness.

3. HINTS FOR ESSAY-WRITING –
The following hints should be kept in mind while writing an essay.

1. Use short sentences and write short paragraphs. They should vary in length.
2. Be vivid in your description of anything. For this purpose comparisons and contrasts may be used. They do not destroy the beauty of your description.
3. Say everything that is necessary on the subject. Always keep your aim clear before you. Never write vague things. Vagueness corrupts our habit of writing to the point.
4. Be clear and concise in your remarks.
5. Write a neat and legible hand-writing. It is the key to success.

4. HOW TO WRITE AN ESSAY
When you are asked to write an essay on some particular subject, begin as follows:

1. Understand the Subject Fully. Have a clear idea of what you are going to write. Do not set to work before you understand the particular aspect of the subject.
2. Collection of the Material. By putting intelligent questions to yourself upon the subject, collect material for your essay in hand. Note down the ideas as they strike you. After writing them to arrange them in order.
3. Planning. Having collected ideas, begin preparing the outline. Group together the allied ideas and reject the unnecessary ones. Arrange them under a few main headings and draw up a”scheme.
4. Having written the outline, begin writing the essay. Divide your essay in a few paragraphs. Each paragraph should deal with one heading.

5. STRUCTURE OF AN ESSAY
An essay can be divided into three parts:

1. The Introduction.
2. The Body.
3. The Conclusion.

1. The Introduction : The introduction of the essay should be brief. A short quotation or a proverb serves a good purpose. The first sentence should be striking and interesting. It should be a keynote.
2. The Main Body : The beginning should lead naturally to the main body. We should deal with the necessary and relevant facts. The body is the longest and the most important part of the essay. It should be split up into suitable paragraphs of different lengths. The end of one paragraph should prepare the reader for the next paragraph.
3. Conclusion : The end of the essay must be as striking arid interesting as the introduction. The last sentence should strike the attention of the reader. It should leave a lasting impression on his mind. The end should be natural and not abrupt.

6. ERRORS TO BE GUARDED AGAINST
Avoid the following errors while writing an essay:

1. Definitions, except in the case of any elaborate essay.
2. Introductory remarks by way of showing one’s humility and thus exacting the sympathy of the examiner.
3. Quotations, except from very familiar authors.
4. Use of too many metaphors and similes.
5. Repetition of words and ideas.
6. Colloquial phrases or slang expression.
7. Foolish abbreviations.
8. High sounding words.

Now let us see the examples of essays.

1. India of My Dreams
(M.P. Board 2010, 2012)

India was great in ancient time. Students from China, Portugal, Japan, Greece used to come to study here. Cities of Nalanda and Takshshila were famous as educational centres. Every one wants to see their country at the peak of glory. I am not an exception. I have sweet and beautiful dreams of my country. I am a resident of India. It is my beloved motherland’.

I wish that my country may rise to a great nation. It should help its neighbours and may give them the message of peace. I wish that my country should become militarily strong and be fully prepared in this nuclear age for defence. I wish that no foreign country may dare attack again, like the plundering raids of the olden times. Hence, I wish it should become the first-rate world power in terms of military strength.

I wish that there would be no illiterates in India of my dream. I wish that India should introduce such a system of education as should enable every citizen to earn his or her living. I wish that my government should educate each citizen. Adult education, female education and education for children should be made compulsory. I wish that India should become a highly industrialised nation. It should start cottage industries in villages and heavy industries in cities. India will make great progress in the field of science and technology. Education will be free for all. There will be no illiteracy. Every person will enjoy free medical treatment.

I wish that our country should make great progress in science. India should make use of atomic energy for peaceful purposes. It should send rockets to the space and should advance in the field of science and make her own military requirements. We should establish big factories to produce all sorts of machines. India will have a strong army to safeguard its frontiers. It will neither commit any aggression nor tolerate any aggression.

I wish that in India there should be no poor person. As Gandhiji said, “We have to wipe away every tear from every eye.” Freedom becomes meaningful only if we help the poor folks to rise in prosperity.

I would like to see India as a great nation in the world. These are my dreams about its future. There would be no corruption, adulteration, ill use of drugs and social, evils. Every one would like India, his motherland and would be ready to sacrifice every thing for this motherland.

2. Role of Newspapers and Media (M.P. Board 2010)
Or
Value of Print Media in Our Society

It is our natural instinct to know what is happening around us. Nobody wants to live in ignorance. Hence, newspapers have become part and parcel of our life. We cannot live without them. The morning newspaper is as indispensable for a good start to our day as the i morning cup of tea. It is our mental breakfast and unless we go through the ‘headlines’, we feel uneasy. What to talk of the city-dwellers, even the people living in the villages are seen [ eager to go through the newspaper to know what is going on in the world. Therefore, a newspaper is the basic need of the common people.

A newspaper, in the modern society has great social and educative value. It is a common t media of giving news along with views. Its principal aim is to supply news, information with different views through comments, articles, and editorials. It is, therefore, called the ‘people’s university’. Different people expect different things from the newspaper. A businessman i wants to know the market trends, a farmer is eager to know the weather report, a book reader wants to know about the latest arrivals. A newspaper satisfies them all like an intimate friend.

It is evident that a newspaper holds a great power in a democratic country. It maintains a close connection between the government and the people. It deeply influences public opinion. It spreads political awareness among the mass, the most important function done i by the newspaper in a democracy. It ‘exercises’ such tremendous influence that it not only bring about major changes to the lives of ordinary people but can even overthrow a government. The editors of the newspapers have, therefore a heavy responsibility.

A newspaper becomes a power of evil if it distorts truth, and presents only the negative side of a thing. Sometimes, it has been said that the newspaper publishes false reports in hatred and enmity between communities and nations, subjects, and sovereigns. Some of the newspapers take interest in provoking class hatred. They poison the mind of public with communalism. In order to win cheap popularity, baseless gossip is spread. This misleads the public. A good newspaper should not misquote or misrepresent, the facts. It should promote the feeling of national integration instead of encouraging fissiparous tendencies.

Overall, newspapers have become a thing of necessity in modern times. Therefore the government should give as much liberty to them as it may be possible to give. The only restriction that the government should impose on them, should be that they should not be allowed to publish sensational news and dirty advertisement. If this is done, newspapers will surely do valuable service to the country by maintaining its objectivity and fair standard.

3. Afforestation The Need of Today
Or
Trees and Human Life [M.P. Board 2012]
Or
Trees are Good Friend to Humanity (M.P. Board 2013)

In the early periods of civilization, large parts of our country were covered with forests. The increase of the population of our country has led to the shrinking of the forest area. The forests which purify air have been cut down and new cities and industries have been established in their place. The cutting of the forests cause what is called “The Green House Effect”. It results in the heating of the earth’s surface or global warming which has serious consequences on life of this planet. As a result coming generations are likely to suffer from incurable diseases. And what is extreme, even the existence of human kind might be in danger. Afforestation is the only measure that can be taken to avoid these disastrous havocs.

We know that Chipko Movement was started by Shri Sunderlal Bahuguna to stop indiscriminate felling of trees in the Himalayas. However, an all-out effort is needed. We can’t thrust this responsibility only on the government, on the public institutions, or on any particular person. It is the duty of all and all must work together to make it a success. A planned government effort is needed in every state. The government must invest in the afforestation of hilly and desert areas. It must raise green belts in areas which are subject to rapid erosion.

However, at the same time, awareness among the common people is greatly needed. Steps must be taken to create massive people’s movement, with the involvement of women, to achieve the objectives and minimise pressure on existing forests. People, as a whole, must be motivated for plantation and protection of trees as their social duty. Saplings are planted every year, no doubt, but in absence of proper care they die by the next monsoon. Who is to look after them? It is the general public, whose pious duty is to water and save every plant growing on the land in their neighborhood.

Educational institutions can play a key role in this regard. They can instil in the younger generation, the need for planting trees. There are many social organisations which should come forward and encourage common people for plantation. These organisations should also help the government so that it may implement its various programmes on conservation of forests successfully and rapidly. Our existence is bound up with the trees and therefore trees must be planted, especially, on the road side and near railway tracks.

Forests are very important for us. It is unfortunate that we are ignoring its significance and are playing havoc with this one of the most vital part of the nature. Hence, we must be aware of this fact and save trees to save our lives and our existence. We very often talk about environmental pollution but do nothing in this regard. Let’s take a pledge to plant trees in more and more numbers and promote others for this noble cause.

4. Science and Civilization
(M.P. Board 2009, 2016)

Science has been a wonderful phenomena for mankind. It has considerably altered the world by its wonderful discoveries and inventions. Revolutionary changes have been brought about which could not have taken place in the absence of science. It is science that produced and developed human civilization. The process of science and development of human civilisation have run parallel. Science has been a potent factor to shape the history of man’s civilisation on earth. Our forefathers lived a primitive life and we are now living in an atomic age. This long leap from the jungle to the atomic civilisation has been possible only through science.

The concept of civilization is different from that of culture. Civilization includes the physical development while culture signifies the inner growth. All the industrial, agricultural, and technological developments are the essential parts of a developing civilisation. We are now living in a world of dazzling glitter. Machines have reduced much of the human labour and suffering. They are serving humanity like faithful servants. Ours is a push-button civilisation, which depends upon tools, implements and machines.

There are specific features that make a civilization complete. The entire structure of civilization stands on some solid factors. The first condition for a true civilisation is that it must include the fulfilment of the primary human necessities just as food, clothing and housing. It is a matter of proud privilege that the present generation is enjoying better living conditions. We have better clothes to wear, better and nourishing food to eat and a better house to live in than our ancestors. In this respect, we can assume an easy superiority over them. There is no denying in the fact’that it is science which has made our living conditions better. We must be grateful to science for its many advantages.

The other factor which makes a civilization meaningful and useful is leisure. If a civilisation cannot provide leisure to the people, it is not a civilisation of human beings but of brutes. If a person is busy filling his belly, from morning to evening, he does nothing different from what an animal does. The poor fellow struggles for his survival throughout his whole life and this is what the people of hunting and pastoral age did.

Science has bestowed numerous gifts on mankind. Means of transport and communications, medical facilities, electricity, agricultural machinery, recreational facilities etc. are such gifts of science to man. The blessings of science have made human life smooth and easy. Unfortunately, the gifts of science have not been shared by all human beings equally. No civilisation is complete unless the gifts of science are enjoyed by all. The gap between the rich and the poor, has widened. This has hampered the uniform development of our civilisation.

Science has invited lethal weapons which can destroy mankind in the twinkling of an eye. The atomic weapons have multiplied. Science can take away from us in a moment what it has given to us during the last several ages.

The terror of war is always hanging up on our heads like the Sword of Democles. The survival of humanity is facing a horrible peril. The future of our civilization is uncertain if the atomic weapons spark the Third World War. If science has made civilization strong on one hand, it has made it weak on the other. If the gifts of science are not properly used, time is not far when we shall see the end of human civilization.

5. The Burning Problem of India
Or
The problem of Unemployment In India
Or
Any Burning Problem (M.P. Board 2009, 2010, 2012)

Unemployment has emerged as a major national issue. During the last many decades, it has been increasing day by day. It is the burning question of the day. We find long queues before the Employment Exchanges. This problem of unemployment has been baffling our planners ever since we attained freedom. The population of India has already crossed the dangerous mark of 1200 million. Such enormous and abnormal growth of population has belied all calculations and plans.

There are several factors or reasons that are responsible for the large-scale unemployment in the country. First, the population is increasing very rapidly. Employment opportunities have not increased with the rise in population. The rise in population must be controlled in order to end unemployment.

Education has reached the remotest villages of India. Educated persons run to the cities in search of jobs. We find many graduates and matriculates running after white-collared jobs.

They do not like to work in factories, mills, or in the fields. This has given rise to unemployment.

With the advent of automatic machines, employment opportunities in offices have declined. Moreover, educated people do not like to work in the villages. To end this tendency, factories should set up in the villages. The youngmen would, then, stop coming to cities.

India is predominantly an agriculture country. There is no dearth of raw materials in India. We must make India an industrial country if we wish to control the mounting pressure of unemployment.

The government must plan in such a waythat men and women should be greatly benefited. Our system of education is not employment oriented. There is no vocational training in our schools or colleges. Most of the people do not like to work with their own hands. Small scale or rural industries have been badly neglected. Cottage industries can absorb most of our unemployed youth. Had we taken to rural industrialisation, cottage and small-scale industries instead of establishing big multi-crore industrial projects, the problem of unemployment would have been solved to a large extent.

Our government is fully aware of the serious results of the problem of unemployment. New Education Policy lays stress on vocationalisation and de-linking of degrees from jobs. Small-scale industries are being set and educated youths are being given all possible encouragement to set up their own enterprises.

Importance of Games and Sports Essay for 12th class

6. Importance of Games and Sports (M.P. Board 2010, 2011, 2012)
The real education is one which can make a student intellectually sharp, physically strong and morally sound. It develops and strengthens the three aspects of our personality—mind, body and soul. In this sense, games and sports are the basic needs of life. Unless the development of the mind and body goes hand in hand with a corresponding awakening of the soul, the former alone would prove to be a poor, lop-sides affair. Therefore, games and sports must form an integral part of the education of our youth.

So far, physical education has been neglected in our educational system. Games and sports have been woefully neglected in our schools and colleges. Our education has been concerned only with earning degrees and diplomas. No wonder then our young men have started hating physical labour. Our graduates who come out of universities with gold medals are physical wrecks. It darkens their future completely.

Hence there is a need to change our attitude towards games and sports. Some people think that sports and games are unimportant things that people do, at times, when they are not working. They consider them only as amusement like the cinema or radio, such things, they think are harmful for the studies of a student who must at all times, continue to stuff his brain with facts and figures. In fact, sports and games are of great value, especially to students who work with their brains most of the day.

Sports and games make our bodies strong and keep us healthy. Little brain work can be done by an ailing person. A sound mind resides only in a sound body. Physical exercise is essential for health. Every nerve, every sinew and every joint of the body gets strengthened through games. However, a good health is not the only thing we get through them. They give us a valuable practice in making eyes, brain, and muscles work together. In tennis, for instance, our eyes see the ball coming, judges its speed and direction and pass this information on to the brain. The brain has then to decide what to do, and to send its order to the muscles of the arms, legs, and so on, so that the ball is met and hit back where it ought to go. All this must happen with very great speed. Only those who have had a lot of practice at tennis can carry out this complicated chain of events successfully.

Sports and games are also very useful for character training. In their lessons at college, boys and girls may learn about such virtues as unselfishness, discipline, and love of one’s country’but what is learnt in books cannot have the same deep effect on a person’s character as what is learnt by experience. Games inculcate in the players the habits of teamwork, discipline is being guided by a captain, obedience to the rules of the games are interpreted by the referee or umpire and spirit of sportsmanship in taking the defeats along with victories with a smile. If we want a disciplined nation, we must give due encouragement to games and sports in our schools and colleges.

Recreational value of sports and games cannot also be denied. After a tiring day in the class-room, in the laboratory, or at your desk, there is nothing more refreshing than an hour in the field. A hot game of hockey, a fast match of football, and an exciting cricket takes off our fatigue. One feels fresh once again for any amount of work.

Games and sports thus must be compulsory for all students. Colleges and schools should have proper equipments and facilities for the students. The teams may win or lose, games play their wonderful role in making students active and agile in their life.

7. Communal Harmony
(M.P. Board 2009)

Amity between different communities in the country and absence of any friction and tension among them is known as communal harmony. In countries like India, it is very important, being a precondition to internal peace, which is essential for progress and development of the country. As we know, India has got multiplicity of religions and very nature of the culture is composite. However, religion has never been a source of conflict between the communities in Indian society. Mutual tolerance and high regards for other religions is an age-old tradition of the country, still the vested interest has always been active to create disharmony between them. There were, however, not a single instance some years back where obstruction in religious performance had been a cause of communal riots. This phenomenon in the Indian context is politically motivated and has always been engineered by vested interests. It was there at the time of the foreign rule as well as in the post-independence era.

Communal harmony as such is a highly sensitive issue and cannot be soft-pedaled any more in view of our traditional values, composite cultural heritage and secular character of our state but the main problem is how to maintain communal harmony at administrative and social levels. There is lack of political consciousness among the common people due to illiteracy. Secondly, anti-social and professional criminals have been playing a key role in communal riots and flare-ups as agents of vested interests and their hirelings. Finally, there is a need of an effective mechanism to deal with it. Present mechanism is not so smooth. It lacks coordination and people’s involvement. The intelligence agencies report in advance to the District and State authorities about the communal tension and the element actively associated with growing tension and potentials of disturbances etc., but generally no action is taken and authorities wait for the riots. It is only thereafter that police moves .in for action and curfew, is clamped to control the situation. During curfew arrests are made for violations.

For the last seventy years, Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid issue has been a major root of communal disharmony. Muslims and Hindus are face-to-face on this issue. Earlier, the communal riots on this issue have taken many lives in Gujarat. Three bogies of a train in which Ramsevaks were returning from Ayodhya were burnt by a mob of 2,000 Muslim fundamentalists at Godhra railway station. As a result, 58 persons were burnt alive. Suddenly in reaction to it, Hindus started burning the properties and men and women in different areas of Gujarat.

To begin with, therefore, the first thing is to have a fresh look at it and amend our approach accordingly. Foremost in the process, thus, is resolute toil on the part of the government to protect the foundation pillar of the Indian state. We must tackle the situation wisely.

With fresh approach to the problem, fresh measures should also to be taken to deal with it effectively. The measures would include suitable amendments in the existing applicable law, pertaining to apprehension of breach of peace and criminal conspiracy against the state and people of India. Anew mechanism involving individuals and social organisations on different levels to watch over the situation replacing existing local peace committees will have to be evolved to help the administrative machinery in taking preventive and follow-up action in cases of attempts and conspiracy of breach of communal harmony. This will lead our country to the path of glory.

8. Wonders of Science
Or
Science and Human Happiness (M.P. Board 2010)
Or
Science: A Good Servant but a Bad Master (M.P. Board 2011)
Or
Science in Our Daily Life (M.P. Board 2014)

Science is a tremendous concept. It has done wonders for us. It has gifted a number of wonderful objects. There are reasons to consider science to be a blessing. Science has helped men to conquer the forces of nature. It has added new comforts to the life of men. It has made men superior to all other creatures. It has made the rulers powerful because of gun powder. The life during the dark ages was unsafe. In those days looting and murders were common after sun-set.

Faster modes of travelling and improved means of communication have established order and security. Today, we can have lunch in India and supper in London. It has conquered distance. Similarly telephone, telegraph and wireless have helped us to save time and send messages at any moment. The modern devices help us and save our time from kitchen to fields. Now, man has a greater amount of leisure.

Science has brought success in every field of our life. Man has almost conquered diseases. He has checked polio and plague. Surgery can now show miracles. By applying science to industries, men have been able to raise the living standard of common people. Most of the people were naked in ancient period. They were very poor. They had no food to fill their bellies. They died like cats and rats due to starvation, cold, and excess of work. Science has now made large scale production. Almost every one is provided with the common necessities of life.

As a matter of fact, a scientific invention cannot be blamed for the tragedy of man. After all, an atom bomb does not prepare itself or explode on its own account. A discovery of science is lifeless, obviously, it can never control man. Seeing in this light, science can never turn out to be a master, it is always a slave. But is has blinded man who thinks everything is possible, thus ihvents and discover more.

Men should always think of both the positive and negative aspects of discoveries of science. When man loses the moral values in life, then he thinks of destroying innocent people. He also becomes one of its victims. Nobody should be a slave to science and an enemy to human civilization. It should always be used for peaceful purposes. It must be tackled wisely because any kind of mishandling can bring a doom to our life. Its devastating aspect is almost beyond control.,

9. Computerization: Its Advantages and Disadvantages
Or
Computer that Changed Our Life

Science has gifted us so many wonderful things that have affected our style of living and made life easy going. Computer is one of them, it has played an important role in improving the conditions of advanced nations. We can effectively realise our dreams through proper use of computers.

India declared its computer policy in November 1984. It has opened a new beginning of computer revolution in the history of India. The first computer in India was built in 1966 by Tata Institute of Fundamental Research. After a while Bhabha Atomic Research Centre added to computers in a series. Computer is now manufactured on a commercial basis. This has given a further momentum to the computer revolution in India. The establishment of the Electronics Corporation of India was a momentous event.The use of electronics will not accentuate the problem of unemployment. On the other hand, it will provide employment to a lot of people. Electronics can be safely and carefully made use of in agriculture weather-forecasting and soil testing.

The ruling party made use of computer in the last Lok Sabha and Assembly elections. Computer played a great and important role in the analysis of election results.

The Government has established National Information Centre in New Delhi under Electronics Commission, which is fitted with the most advanced and accurate computers.

The use of computer has proved to be very beneficial in banks. Computers, at all the branches of all banks, have been installed. It is being increasingly used in transport system. The international airlines have already got it.

Its use in Post and Telegraph, military and corporate houses has revolutionised the working of these departments. It has been found of immense use in the statistical department for the purpose of data analysis.

Indeed, advantages of computer are many. It makes calculations much faster and more accurate than in all industrial countries of Europe and USA, on a large scale. If data are correctly fed into a computer, then it can check and correctly examine answer books at a much faster rate. That is why computer is in use in all the educational institutions of the developed countries of the world and developing countries like India are making abundant use of it.

However, on the other hand, we can’t deny that computer has made us crippled. We are now completely dependent on it. Sometimes, computer data are corrupt and everything is lost that we store in it. So, we need to be more careful with computer while handling data as hackers can easily mishandle important information.

10. A Visit to a Historical Place (M.P. Board 2014)
Or
A Visit to the Taj Mahal (M.P. Board 2015)

I had a great desire to see the Taj Mahal, the most graceful and matchless tomb at Agra. So, I made use of the kind invitation sent to me by my dear friend in the summer vacation. I had heard much about the beauty of the Taj Mahal and had heard of how Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan, had at a great cost built the world famous tomb for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, as a token of his great love for her. It is said that it took twenty years to build it, and that twenty thousand men were employed to complete it.

I, with my friend, reached the Taj in the evening just before sunset. We went into the beautiful garden to enjoy its straight walks, tall dark cypress trees, smooth green lawns, beds of glowing flowers and its flashing fountains. There rose up before us the wonder of the world. I found it all of white marble. I enjoyed the sight of a splendid white dome rising up in the midst with four tall white marble minarets around it, one at each corner of the raised platform on which the great tomb stood.

At a little distance, the Taj Mahal looked small and delicate like a fairy palace but as I got nearer, I saw how large and stately it was. When we went up the marble steps, the dome seemed to soar high up into the blue sky and the clouds which were red and gold with sun-set light. The movement stood on the bank of the river, Yamuna. The water of the river was all gold in the sunset glow and made the building look more beautiful than ever.

We went inside. We saw the marble tomb within. They were decorated with precious stones and the beautiful screens of carved marble. There, we thought of the beloved queen whose body lay below and the great love of the king who had spent his wealth in putting up the lovely memorial to her. The real tomb of the queen laid in a small room which one could reach by descending some steps. The hall was charming for its most beautiful patterns of marble work. The pavement was made with the squares of white and black marble. Everything in this hall, i.e. walls, screens, and tombs, are all covered with inscriptions from the Quran. There are also flower designs inlaid with beautiful and precious stones of different colors.

When it was full moon, I persuaded my friend to take me again to see the Taj. We enjoyed the wonderful moon. It looked like a building of pearl or a palace made of silver. It seemed to be made of white cloud. The shining white marble, the black shadows, the soft moonlight, the silence, and the sweet-scented garden all made it a. sight never to be forgotten.

The Taj has been described differently by the poets. It has been described as a “Poem in Marble” or a “Dream in Marble”. The late world-famous and Nobel Prize winner poet, Rabindranath Tagore wrote many poems on the Taj Mahal which are very excellent. No photographic description or portrait can describe its full beauty.

It is no wonder if visitors come from far and near in thousands to have a look at the Taj Mahal every year. It is, indeed, one of the seven wonders of the world.

11. Corruption in India
Or
Corruption—A Cancer of Society

Corruption is a deep-rooted menace that has eaten into the vitals of our society. There is hardly any sphere of social, economic, political and religious activity that is free from corruption of some kind. Corruption has become so common that most of the people have come to accept it as a part of their life.

Bribery and corruption have increased greatly after 1947. The growth of democracy and industry, the system of licences and permits for setting up enterprises, securing quotas of raw materials, imports and exports and exapansion of trade and commerce are responsible for the increase in corruption. Stringent laws against corruption have proved to be effective in curbing this evil.

Corruption flourishes as long as there are people who are prepared to give bribe and accept it, directly or indirectly. Each one of us has a weakness for easy money. People are prepared to do anything or stoop to any extent of taking graft in order to maintain their so-called standards of living. People who indulge in corruption maintain double standards. On the one hand, they accept bribe and on the other, they urge people to be honest and pure. Such hypocrisy compounds the offence.

It is not difficult to locate the causes of corruption. Corruption generally breeds at the top and then gradually filters down to the lower levels. Gone are the days, when people who joined politics were fired by the spirit of serving the nation. Those who suffered for the sake of getting their country freed from the foreigners, only knew how to make sacrifices. They had never expected any compensation for their sacrifices. Those were the times when only the selfless people joined politics. However, unfortunately, the present day politics has become a business like any other. The modern politicians are no longer motivated by any lofty ideals. In order to win elections, they spend huge sums of money with the hope that after they are elected, they would recover much more than what they had spent. When the people in power indulge in unscrupulous practices, a common man also indulges freely.

Government after government have made promises to root out corruption from our public life but this evil has persisted. Of course, there are honest officials but they are in minority. Let us as a nation, contemplate seriously as to what will happen when our public life is loaded with corruption. A certain amount of introspection by those who are in power can only initiate the process of minimising the evil of corruption in our country. If the public in general is indifferent, corruption wil continue to grow like cancer in our society destroying all the goodness. If corruption persists, our country will become a diseased country and continue to be a developing country.

12. My Favourite Game

Game is a part of my life. Right from my childhood, I have been a good player. I take part in all the outdoor games. Everyone has his or her own choices. Some like hockey, others like football, while many others consider cricket to be their best game. The game which I like the most is football. I have my own reasons for liking this game.

Now, you can ask me why I prefer football to any other game. It can be easily explained. The main object of all the games is to give us some exercise. This is one reason why football is my favourite game. It helps our body to grow. It brings a sense of discipline and a habit of endurance in us. A good football player is sure to succeed in any walk of life. He can make a great soldier to defend his country. He can be a clever statesman to run the government. He can continue to be a good sportsman if he is dedicated to his game. He can be anything because his endurance and sense of discipline has taught him to be himself and be independent of his mind.

However, is there no other game which gives hard exercise? Surely none other except, perhaps, hockey but hockey carries many risks for the life of a player. It also makes the player quarrelsome. He uses stick as his weapon. On the other hand, in football, no such risk is involved. One can go on playing without hitting anyone seriously.

Another reason for my choice is that it is very economical. It does not require elaborate and costly equipments. A ball and a well-levelled ground is all that is required to start the game and then it is easy to pick up its rules. We do not require any special coach for it is learnt so easily by boys that they begin to play it in a very young age, long before they are ready to play hockey or cricket. It would not be an exaggeration to say that football is a game which one learns at a very early stage of one’s life.

Like hockey or cricket, football is played by two teams of eleven boys. A team consists of five forwards, three half backs, two full backs, and one goal keeper. The player kicks the ball with his feet and he may touch it with any other part except, of course his hands. The goal keeper, however, can use his hands as well. As a player may be tempted to push an opponent or go for a head of the ball near the opposite goal, so pushing and off side are regarded as a foul play. The penalty for a foul is a risk by a player of the opposite team. The fewer fouls you make, the more chance you have to win the game easily.

The game of football gives us good exercise. We have to be vigilant and alert. It encourages team spirit. It gives a very good exercise to all the limbs of our body It keeps us fit for all the times. No wonder, then, I have a special preference for my favorite game football.

13. A Cricket Match

Cricket is one of the most popular games’of the present century. Of late, it has become quite popular in our country Wherever you may go, when the cricket match is on, people are glued to their transistors or television sets. It appears as if the entire machinery of the Government has come to a standstill and people are concentrating on to the performance of our national heroes, the cricketers.

Cricket has introduced in India a long time ago. Previously, this game was played only by a few aristocrats. The Rajas and Maharajas only could afford this costly game.

In the last spring holidays, a friendly cricket match was played between the teams of filmstars and cricketers. It was played at the Indira Gandhi Stadium. A large number of spectators were gathered there to watch the match. I am also very fond of this game. I also went to see the match.
The match started at 10 a.m. Messrs Derby and Dick acted as umpires. The Cricketers Plus team won the toss and began to bat. The captain sent in Rohan and Chetan, the two good opening batsmen to face the bowling by Govinda and Rakesh.

They had a good start. Rohan could not face the strong and sharp bowling by Govinda. He was bowled before the score was ten. In the next fifteen minutes, Chetan was also caught in the slips.

The batsman, who followed them, played a steady game. Soon one of them opened his ; account with a boundary. He punished loose balls. He squarecut the off-balls beautifully to the boundary. He did not take liberty with the straight balls but he delighted the spectators by hitting hard the loose ones. The bowlers tried their best to dismiss the players. They kept good 1 length and line of the ball. The batsmen remained at the crease till they had scored 60 runs.

Rohan had caught one of them at the corner. The second wicket also fell quickly. After this our bowlers had an easy time. Our opponents could not stand against our hard hitting balls. There was a regular going in and coming out of the players. There were no less than five ducks. The rot did not stop till the whole team was out for a paltry 100 runs.

The second innings started with a new zeal after the interval. Our opening pair hit up 29 when one of them was caught in the slips. Rohan filled up vacancy and scored five boundaries. He was raising the score steadily when his companion went forward to hit a slow ball. He lost his balance and he was stumped by the wicket keeper.

Our next player was a good hitter. He had sent the ball over the boundary thrice and scored a dozen runs quickly. The score went up to 70. Runs came in boundaries and occasional singles were also cleverly stolen between the players. Zafar and Ajay hit out powerfully between , them and the score increased rapidly. It was a fine performance indeed. They were well set when one of the deliveries bumped dangerously high and Zafar, in trying to hit, gave an easy catch to the wicket keeper. Ajay was also caught in the slips. The rest were easily dispersed off and when the game came to an end, Film Plus team won by ten runs and three wickets. It was a hard fought victory for the our players. We returned home clapping our hands and jumping merrily.

14. Democracy in India

India is said to be the largest democracy in the world in terms of numbers. Democracy is the form of government in which people’s will is supreme. At the present day, in big countries, it is not possible for the entire population to gather at one place, deliberate, and control the whole affairs. Government is, therefore, carried on by the elected representatives of the people. Of all the political forms of governments, democracy is considered to be the best. Democracy is therefore, the most cultured and civilised political institution.

Democracy is the temple in which there is only one idol to be worshipped and that is the idol of the people. Democracy provides to its people freedom of thought, speech and action. Elections are held after a certain period. General Elections have been held in India for several times. It shows that the foundations of democracy here are stable. In comparison to most of the neighbouring countries, like Pakistan and Bangladesh, sudden overthrow of governments have been witnessed. Army rules have been imposed on these countries, which curtail people’s freedom.

It is not mere holding of elections that is important but people in India have developed i mature judgement. When they find that a particular political party failed to represent their feelings, people of India have voted that party out. In 1977, the Congress (I) was defeated at the polls. Within two and half years, when the Indian people felt that the Janata Government was unable to deliver the good, they brought back Congress again. In the recent past also, many surprising political changes have been witnessed in the State elections. In Haryana and Punjab, the Congress was defeated at the elections. This is despite the fact that the majority of the electorate is still not very highly educated. However, by and large, people in India have developed mature judgement which is imperative for the success of democracy. The Indian electorate has once again voted the Congress out of power in the recent General elections. Very recently a new trend of governance has emerged, in the sense that no political party could gain majority which resulted in the formation of coalition government continuously for two consecutive terms, first by the NDA and second by the UPA.

It is a matter of serious concern that many drawbacks have crept into our democratic structure. Majority of the political leaders in our country has become corrupt and self-seeking. At times, one finds that democracy in our country is no longer the government of the people, for the people, and by the people. It is only a handful of self-seeking leaders who are ruling the country without any regard to the public welfare, which should be the important aspect of any democracy. Once elected, the ruling party forgets the voters and starts filling up their own coffers. This is certainly not healthy for the continuance of democracy. When we compare Indian democracy with that in England, we wonder at our public morality. The politicians, here, feel reluctant to leave their seats of power once voted by the people. For the success of democracy in our country, what we require is clean public life of the politicians. The recent scandals about the 2G scam have given a shock to the democratic set-up in India. If the people of our country are vigilant, only then there lies some hope for the future of democracy in India.

15. Television and Education
Or
Educational Value of Television

Television is a wonder to our life gifted by science. It has become a craze in the present day world. It has both advantages as well as disadvantages. The educational importance of television cannot be underestimated. In all the developed and developing countries 6f the world, television is increasingly being made an important aid to education. Its audio-visual quality makes educational programmes more effective and interesting. Schools are making full use of its potential for imparting education. In our country, television is. not confined only to the cities but it has gained popularity among the villages. In all the schools in Delhi, television is being freely used as a useful means of education.

Everyone would acknowledge that television is the most effective means of imparting scientific education. The best teachers can teach the largest number of students in the most effective way at a particular given time. In subjects like Science and Geography, there are many things which can be shown on television rather than taking the students to the actual places. For example, the student can have the actual glimpse of snow-fall on the mountains through television. This demonstration of the real things is sure to have a lasting impression on the minds of the students, rather than merely telling them about those things. Scientific experiments can be shown to the students with the help of the television.

Students can be shown the celebration of important national events like the celebration of Independence Day and Republic Day. The students can listen to the important speeches of the national leaders on television. The actual scene along with the particular gestures of the leader will be remembered more vividly by the students.

Physical education is becoming an important aspect of modern education. Certain games can be taught with the help of television. Expert physical instructors can demonstrate the various body movements in various physical exercises. The popular T.V. programme presented by famous cricketer, Sunil Gavaskar has become very popular among the budding cricket players. The 24 x 7 channels makes it a point to show the direct telecast of all important national and international sports events. Test Matches on T.V. virtually hold the entire nation’s work for the duration of the match. Television can be very useful in imparting technical education to the students. Hence, one can’t deny the fact that television serves a major role in the field of education effectively.

16. If I Were the Prime Minister of India

Dreams often are unreal. Becoming the Prime Minister of a country like India may sound strange, yet if, given a choice, I would like to be one, if fortune favours me and if the public of oUr country elect me. As the Prime Minister, I would like to achieve the ideals of real democracy by bringing out many new reforms in the present set-up.

The first thing, I would like to introduce is moral education in our schools and colleges. At present, there is lack of morality. People are selfish and corrupt. Moral education to the youngsters would make them selfless and inculcate in them the idea of service to people. The youngmen and women are the future leaders and statesmen of our country. If the young people are selfless, they can inspire others by their personal example.

My second ambition after becoming the Prime Minister is to remove the curse of poverty from our society. I will have to introduce reforms in agriculture, so that more and more young men get attracted towards it. I shall provide suitable incentives and loans to the young people to start their own enterprises. I shall ensure that employment is given at least to one member in i a family, so that none starve.

Most of our countrymen are superstitious and ignorant. This is due to lack of education , and enlightenment. I shall make education absolutely free. It shall be controlled by the State. shall devise ways and means to screen the boys and girls at regular stages and provide them the.right type of education-according to their aptitude. Higher education will be restricted only to those who excel in their studies. I shall change the entire education system so that most of the young men do not run after white-collar jobs.

My efforts as Prime Minister would be directed to knit our country as a united and strong nation. I shall not give any importance to religion. In fact, I would see to it that religion remains only a personal affair of an individual. The State would not give any importance to religion as such. I will see to it that people do not fight in the name of religion and that no political party exploits the religious sentiments of the people for their advantage.

I shall set such an example of selfless and dedicated service to the people that my successive Prime Minister may emulate my example. Such is my vision if I ever get an opportunity to become the Prime Minister of India.

17. Any Burning Problem (M.P. Board 2009,10, 11,12, 15)
Or
Growing Population: India’s Menace
Or
The Problem of India’s Increasing Population :
Or
Any Current Burning Problem of India (M.P. Board 2013, 14)

Indian life has turned to be critical. There are so many problems that have made us panicky. I Increase in population is one of them. Famines, floods, earthquakes, and riots often occur. The government is doing its best to solve these problems but the problem of increasing population is the most dangerous. The population explosion has taken a rapid stride in India. According to the Census of 1971, the population of India was 54.8 crores. It became 68.4 crores in 1981 and 84.4 crores in 1991. It has crossed 100 million according to the 2011 census report. This presents a horrible situation. The explosion of population has complicated the problems of poverty, illness, unemployment, and many others.

The population in India is growing rapidly. The advancement and expansion of medical science has resulted in lower death rate. Along with it, the illiterates of our country give no thought to the national problems created by this rapid growth of population. The children are thought to be the gifts of God.

The population explosion in India has brought about many severe consequences. The health of the mother runs, down and that results in the rearing or weakening, which make a weak, dull, illiterate, and poor nation. Therefore, for the welfare of the family and the nation as a whole, it is very necessary to check the growth of population. Every citizen of India should try to limit his family. For this ‘Family Planning’ or ‘Family Welfare’ is needed.

Growth of population may be prevented by observing celibacy and self-control. However, in the present day atmosphere, it is rather impossible. So, the negative check has been chalked out by the government. Loops, Nirodh and contraceptive tablets have been invented. The government is making a vigorous propaganda for it. People are being encouraged to go under vasectomy or tubectomy operations. Family Welfare Centres have been set up in all parts of the country where ‘Nirodh’ and contraceptives are sold on nominal charges or distributed freely. Operations are also managed there.

We should realise that the children are products of choice, not of chance, or God’s gift. ‘We two and ours two’ slogan should be maintained by every citizen. We should be watchful for the future progress and prosperity of the nation and observe ‘Family Welfare’ programmes. People should be educated to be wise enough to control this situation. There is a need for public awareness which alone can solve this problem, otherwise a time will come when there will be no place even to stand on the Indian land and no food to eat for anyone in India.

18. Value of Discipline

Discipline is a way which follows the order. No nation can be great unless its people are disciplined. Discipline in life leads to success. No country, school, college, or home without discipline can function properly. Thus, it is necessary in all walks of life. Discipline starts from home. To respect the authority is the base of discipline. Children must obey their parents and elders. Parents should guide them properly.

Discipline is very necessary for the continuance of a well-regulated and orderly life. It is needed in every phase of life. Its importance in our country today is very great. The freedom of the nation can be safe only when we learn the lesson of discipline. Discipline is required for the progress and betterment of individual in his life. It is the guide and the guardian of a man’s life. All the great men have risen to the heights of success and glory by being disciplined in their lives. Loose discipline in family, in the classroom, in the army, and the field will lead to the path of ruin.

An indisciplined army is unmanageable. It will suffer defeat in the battle field whereas a disciplined army fights unitedly and comes out victorious. The discipline of Indian army is well known all over the world.

In a classroom, no teacher can teach his or her students. It is for the class to maintain discipline. One learns discipline first at home and then at school. To obey set rules is discipline.

In a family, the head can’t run it smoothly if the members don’t maintain it. In an assembly, all the members must observe discipline if they want to do any good job successfully in time.

Discipline should be the way of life without which we. would face, complete chaos. We will make no progress at all. It would provide an order and perfection to our life. If there is no discipline in any field of life, there will be no progress. Even in family, if we lack discipline, it is sure to be doomed. Hence, we need to discipline our life.

Infact, discipline is very essential in all walks of life. In its absence there will be utter disorder, confusion, and chaos. No nation can progress in its absence. It is the key to success. Hence, it must be followed by all.

19. Politics of Coalition
Or
Indian Politics Today

At present, Indian politics is under the process of development. Although right from the time of the freedom movement, the process is on but during the last twenty years, there have been a lot of changes. Due to the selfish motto of political parties, the aim of getting power to rule things has gone the worst.

Indian politics has lost the real component of fair practice. The means should be right and pure to achieve the object but in our country, now the attraction of power is so much that no body cares for the mean. For example, for winning the election they, adopt all those malpractices which are immoral in our society. After election, horse-trading goes on to capture power. Ministers, officials and leaders of political parties adopt immoral ways and means to earn money.

After 1985 many cases of corruption were detected in public life in which leaders, – government servants, contractors, brokers, and anti-social elements were involved. The fashion and tradition of commission increased the corruption in all walks of life. During‘the last ten years, there were a lot of scandals in which so many ministers, secretaries, directors, government officers and servants are found involved. The cases .of share scandal, hawala, urea and chara are the worst which have opened the new chapter of corruption in public life. Though these scandals are mere examples, there are a lot of such scandals which are still to been brought into light. Indeed there is a lot of corruption in our public life. Bribery has become a courtesy. No work is done without it. Almost all the measures adopted to control it have failed head long because most of our leaders, political workers, government officers, public servants, contractors, brokers, businessmen, traders, industrialists are directly or indirectly involved in the cases of corruption. Some of them have been caught while the others are still beyond reach.

At present, even the representatives of people such as some of the MLAs; MB*s, ministers, government officers and servants are following the path of corruption and they are making hay while the sun shines. The whole system has become so spoiled and corrupt that it needs well planned serious efforts.

As, now-a-days, no party is getting absolute majority at the centre, so the politics of coalition is going on. It is giving us a weak government. Moreover, the country has to fall into mid-term polls due to coalition politics. This new trend now seems to be the way of Indian politics. In coalition form of government, no single party gets a majority. Many of the parties form the government. It becomes very critical for one to run the government and control the parties of different ideas. For example, two successive governments had ruled India—one, the UPA and now the NDA. This trend is not at all good to the nation.

20. The Role of Opposition Parties in a Democracy

In a parliamentary system of government, the party or the group of parties commanding majority forms the government and remains in power as long as it enjoys the confidence of popularly elected House. Regarding seating arrangement, the House is divided into two wings. On the right hand side of the Speaker, the ruling party or the parties are allotted seats and in parliamentary terminology these are called as treasury benches while on the left hand side of the Speaker,*the opposition party members or parties are allotted seats. Parties and group on either side have their own elected leaders. The Prime Minister is also the leader of the House ., while the leader of the largest opposition party enjoys the status of the leader of Opposition in _ the House. There is a prescribed procedure for this and they are accorded recognition of their status by the Speaker as per the rules and regulations and established norms in respect, thereof.

The government is free to determine the policies and programmes and make decision, so long as it retains power that is again subject to the approval of the House in a prescribed manner.

The Opposition parties play very significant role in a democracy as representatives of the people who have returned them to the House to safeguard their interests. With this view, they criticise the government in case, the latter ignores them or conceals facts and they resort to protestation in the House and at the public level. It counts very much for the awareness among the people over the specific issues of national importance and raises levels of political consciousness among them.

Most impressive and dominant role of the Opposition in a democracy is that of a ‘watch dog’ of the system. In such countries, where there is a two-party system in vogue, the opposition party forms a ‘shadow cabinet’ to exercise vigil over the performance of the government. This is more true in case of United Kingdom. Two-party system is also in vogue in United States of America. Since there is no parliamentary system of government, the Opposition party in the House of Representatives of the US Congress (the lower House of the Parliament) forms as many committees as the ruling party does and presents their views over the policies and performance of the US administration in national and international affairs before the official – committees. Joint committees are also formed on important subjects or issues.

In countries where there is multi-party system in vogue including India, the Opposition . parties try to cooperate among themselves over particular issues. Arbitrary and despotic behaviour of the government is checked by the Opposition parties demanding information and debate in the House. It is the opposition in the Parliament that has a very important role of check and balance to play in the larger public interest and correct democratic practices.

Members of the Opposition parties are also included in the advisory committees attached to the respective ministries. All the measures of the government connected with the respective ministries are discussed and finalised by them. Opposition plays a significant role in it through its recommendations.

Therefore, in shaping of the legislative measures, Opposition has a say or at least influences , it. Still, if their recommendations are ignored/they have another chance, when the bill is I introduced in the House and debated.

Opposition in the Parliament enjoys a good status and the members of the House have a privilege of raising such issues that are more relevant to the cause of public; more particularly when the government overlooks them or conceals the facts related to them. It is very clear, therefore, that the role of opposition parties is more vital to the healthy growth of democracy and in the larger public interest.

In extreme eases of confrontation, if the government is all powerful to crush the Opposition, the latter is potent enough to make a stir against the former and force them to exit by means of mass movement and agitation. Only then they can save the democracy. Plato has rightly said, “The punishment of wise men who refuse to take part in the affairs of the government, is to live under the government of unwise men.

Though the real role of the Opposition parties is to appreciate the government in its progressive works and to oppose and control its negative role but now the concept seems to have changed completely. To oppose the government has become their only prominent role. It mars the progress of the nation.

21. Pollution: A Threat to Our Life (M.P. Board 2016)
Or
Pollution: Need for Environmental Consciousness
Or
Environmental Pollution (M.P. Board 2011)

The unsustainable lifestyles and consumption patterns of the industrialized countries have led to the worst environmental degradation. As far back as in 1992, Earth Summit at Rio de Janeiro 1 highlighted the facts adding that poverty is the main setback in controlling and reforming of the environmental pollution for the poor and developing countries. It called for a global partnership for environmental protection. Agenda 21 adopted at Rio de Janeiro addressed the pressing problems of the day with over 2500 recommendations for action in social and economic areas, such as combating poverty, changing patterns of production and consumption, conserving and managing natural resources, protecting the atmosphere, oceans and biodiversity, preventing deforestation, and protecting sustainable agriculture.

The major problems of the environment are recognised as global climatic change, ozone depletion, water and air pollutions, deforestation, arid resource degradation. 23 billion tons of carbon dioxide is released in the air by burning fossil fuels causing Greenhouse effect. The greenhouse gases are mainly contributed by the industrialized nations. By the middle of the 21st century, earth’s temperature at present level of heat emission would go up by one to three degree Celsius and the sea level would rise between 30 to 100 centimetres.

India has witnessed alarming environmental degradation in the last two decades. It is the sixth largest and the second fastest producer of greenhouse gases. The key environmental pollutions related to industries in India are water pollution, soil erosion, groundwater : contamination, and deforestation. Indian rivers are also suffering from high level of pollution due to enormous municipal wastes, industrial effluents, and agricultural run-offs. According to expert findings, 70 per cent of India’s surface water is severely polluted. As per the government statement in 1992, three fourths of the total waste water generation is due to the municipal waste which is half of the total pollution load.

Consequent to it, fresh water resources are depleting very fast and water-borne diseases , are on an increase, which account for 2/3rd of the total illness in India. Air pollution in India is the highest by vehicular sources to the extent, of 64 per cent, 16 percent by thermal power, 13 percent and 7 per cent by industry and by climatic sector . respectively. The average level of suspended particulate matter in Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai and Delhi is very high and these are included in the list of ten metropolitans of the world in respect, thereof. These cities have reached critical level while Kanpur, Nagpur, and Ahmedabad are hitting the same. Chennai is found to be moderate.

With respect to land pollution, it is the disposal of solid and toxic municipal and industrial wastes. The average per capita solid waste generation in India is to the order of 360 to 400 grams per day. This waste leads to affliction of respiratory diseases.

In case of pollution control for environmental reform it is very important to note that a partnership of highly industrialized nations with the poverty stricken and developing countries is a must for sustainable development. It implies the help of the former to the latter, which includes transfer of the latest non-pollution technology. This has been the main stress in the Rio-Declaration. In June 1997, Earth plus five summit was held in New York to review the programme adopted in ‘Agenda 21′. the conference concluded that the targets were’ not achieved—annual emission of carbon dioxide, blamed for global warming, continued to rise, freshwater scarcity remained, and depletion of forest cover was not being checked. Another conference was held in a Japanese resort, Kyoto, in December 1997, to check global warming. Participants agreed to meet binding target between 2008 and 2012.

The steps to control pollution in India included environmental clearance for major industrial activities based to impact assessment before site selection. Introduction of unleaded petrol, low-sulphur diesel, and higher emission norms throughout the country in a phased manner is the second significant step. Besides this, efforts are to be intensified further to control ” pollution in 22 industries in various towns and cities that are critically polluted. The industries are to comply with such emission and effluent standards as may be notified in a time-bound manner.

22. Pollution and Human Life

Man is an important part of the biosphere. He has an intricate relationship with forests and trees. The biosphere and ecosystem are self-sustaining. Nature maintains a balance in land, ‘ water, air and all the living organisms in the world. Any imbalance in the biosphere is called environmental pollution. The grand industrial development, green revolution, transport expansion, rapid growth of cities and accidental management of natural resources have badly affected environmental balance. The pollution of air and water will soon reach a point when no place on the earth will remain safe. Due to large scale industrial and human settlements on grand scale, many rivers have become gloomy and dark. The large scale industrial water and oil poured in the sea have started killing marine life.

Undoubtedly, the modem technological development has been the main cause of polluting our air, oceans, and rivers, etc. It is a matter of great importance that our rivers are becoming dark. Fishes are rotting on the sea shores. Trees are withering and cities are filled with foul air. Toxic chemicals are finding their way into our food. When the normal composition of air is changed, air becomes polluted.

The main causes of air pollutions are combustion, manufacturing processes, agricultural ‘ activities, use of solvent, and nuclear energy programmes. Combustion can be described in three types. Fuel burning, transportation, and refuse 1 burning. All these three kinds of combustion release several types of gases. These gases pollute 1 air. They also cause pollution. Chemical plants, combustion plants and plants for waste recovery come under this category. The polluted things released from these processes make the air unfit for human consumption. Agricultural activities are another source of air pollution. The use of chemical fertilizers and manures and burning of field waste pollute the atmospherical air.

Several types of solvents are used in spray-painting, polishing of furniture/dyeing, printing, and dry cleaning. The solvents produce hydrocarbons which pollute air. Various measures can be adopted to control pollution. To trap smoke particles, chambers should be made. Lofty smoke stakes should be built. Gases should be discharged through exhaust pipes higher in the air. Chemical industries should not be allowed to be set up on the banks of rivers. Waste materials should be subjected to anti-pollution treatment.

In view of the great-danger to mankind, many countries in the world have passed laws to prevent pollution. However, it has been seen that anti-pollution laws are not being obeyed. Terrorism is the most talked-about news item in today’s life. Every morning, we come across sensational news and reports of the acts of terrorism committed by terrorists in the world. Sometimes, it is a murder of an eminent politician, sometimes it is the kidnapping of an envoy by terrorists in order to blackmail a government to concede to their just or unjust demands. Hijacking of aeroplanes is a common phenomenon nowadays. Bomb explosion, taking place in crowded areas, is yet another criminal act of the terrorists.

There are many other forms of anti-social or anti-national, inhumane activities. Fish plates are removed from the railway tracks, and the wells or water tanks are poisoned by the terrorists.

These anti-social or anti-national activities are performed by the terrorists in order to call the attention of the National Government or the world community to a certain problem and to get their just or unjust demands fulfilled.

Terrorism is an international problem which has clouded our lives and made them insecure. We do not know at what moment we may be the victims of a bomb explosion, or a railway accident or the hijacking of an aeroplane. No one has forgotten the Bombay bomb-blasts, the Godhra incident, Akshardham attack, WTC attack, and the Russian Massacre.

We may classify terrorism into two categories: positive and negative. Positive terrorism is one in which the aims are good. For example, a number of Indian patriots took to terrorism against the British government to force it to grant freedom to India. The terrorism of South Africa and North Ireland, etc. may be included in this category. This type of terrorism is understandable since its aims are good for mankind but we would not recommend such means for even right ends. In order to secure the achievement of noble ends, right means must be employed, as Mahatma Gandhi did.

Negative terrorism is one in which an unsatisfied section of a community holds the entire community to ransom in order to get its unacceptable demands fulfilled.

Terrorism has neither boundaries nor any caste, creed or culture. It can occur anytime, anywhere in the world, sometimes without any intension. Terrorists have no humane heart. They spare none not even the innocent little children. No doubt terrorists are the people who have been created by our society. It is the misguided zeal of a few genius who are spreading it into the world. We must handle .them with care, otherwise the whole world will be doomed. There is a need to spread a public consciousness.

The whole world should fight against it unitedly.

24. Dowry System—A Social Evil

Since the da\vn of civilization, dowry system has been prevalent in our society in one or the other form. It is one of the biggest evils of our society. It is an insult to the sacred institution of marriage, Parents pay huge sums of money, so that their daughter may live a happy married life. The groom’s parents try to get the maximum from the bride’s parents. Unreasonable demands have been made by the groom’s parents and sometimes, the marriage ceremony is abruptly stopped in the absence of sufficient dowry. Fabulous amount.of cash, refrigerators, cars, coloured television sets, scooters and even houses are demanded in dowry. The parents of the girls have to incur heavy debts in order to meet the demands of the greedy in-laws of their daughters. No wonder, then the, birth of a daughter is not liked by any Indian parents.

Giving dowry is a very old custom. Even in the past, the parents of the girl have been giving dowry in the form of gifts. Its supporters give a number of arguments to justify it. According to them, it is, a fine method of setting up an establishment for their newly-weds. Some say that a daughter-in-law who brings adequate dowry with her commands better respect from her in-laws. Op the other hand, a bride without sufficient dowry feels insecure and uneasy.

All these are absurd arguments and cannot, in any way, justify this social evil. There is no point setting up one establishment by upsetting the establishment of the bride’s parents. Modern girls are educated and in many cases, are not dependent upon their husbands for their upkeep. In such cases, it is foolish to insist on dowry as the regular earnings are no less than dowry. A girl can gain confidence only from her merits and not from the dowry.

It is the duty of all enlightened citizens of our country to fight out this evil. We must get rid of our society of this curse. Anti-dowry Act has been enforced but if the people do not co-operate, the evil of dowry cannot be eliminated. As a matter of fact, all dowry seekers and givers should be boycotted socially. Educated boys and girls should bow not to marry the sons or daughters of those who demand dowry.

This social evil is eating up the foundation of our society. In a country like India, it is foolish of us to promote and become a part of dowry which brings us down and make us still a developing country.

25. Politics of Religion :

‘Politics’ and ‘Religion’ are two separate concepts which have no connection. One is purely a worldly affair while the other is beyond this world. One is the human creation while the other relates to the supernatural. Let us understand in a more clear way. The term ‘religion’ applies to the belief and the way how and to whom one worships. Its origin dates back to the origin of mankind. It means to say that it grew along with the growth of human being. Primarily, there have been four major, religions—Hindu, Islam, Christianity, and Sikhism. All these religions take human beings to their salvation. The followers of these different religions follow different Gods and different ways of their worship. With the growth of humanity, a number of other sub-religions have been born but one thing is very clear that followers of all the religions believe in a superpower and try to get its blessing. It means that religion is the super concept that relates the physics to the metaphysical but there has been a very dangerous turn in the idea of religion. Politics has changed the meaning of religion and religion is being used for politics.

According to our Constitution, India is a secular country which provides all its citizens the freedom of faith and worship in their own way but in the present scenario, this religious freedom is being misused. Religious appeals are made by the leaders for securing more and more votes. Religious feelings of the people are aroused for political gains. The demolition of the disputed structure in Ayodhya is one of the examples of the misuse of religion. As a result ? there were communal riots all over the country. It was as if people had lost their mental balance and were out to destroy their religious rivals. It was forgotten at that time that India is a land of many religions and all religions are given equal respect and weightage. However, the issue was handed over to the Supreme Court and the Government was bound to follow its judgement.

Ag our life has completely been politicalised, religion has taken a prominent place in every field of our fife. Politics is the way through which we occupy the government, rule the country and establish contacts with the mass. On the other hand, religion is the most sensitive way through which we take ourselves to a completely different world which is transcendental. While politics is completely a physical phenomenon related to this world, religion is completely related to a metaphysical phenomenon which has in no way any relation to this world. It means both stand apart. However, in the present context of our way of life both have been intermingled I which has created a chaotic situation and we are completely confused.

This chaotic situation is the outcome of selfish attitude of the politicians. Today, politicians are not concerned with the welfare of the nation. Instead they think only for the next election. Hence they try to create their vote banks in either way. For this they apply every possibility and make all efforts to win over the majority of the people in their favour. They use money, caste- factor, regionalism, lingualism, etc. for this purpose. They have not spared the pious religion. Time to time religious issues are raised to blackmail the sentiments of the people following a particular religion. -There are a number of examples which our country has witnessed in recent years. Advani’s Somnath Yatra, Godhra Carnage, Mumbai blast, 1984 riots, operation blue-star, demolition of Babri Masjid are some of the well-known incidents which have haunted our minds and we are compelled to think over the misuse of religion for vested interest of a few misguided leaders or political parties. Very recently, we have witnessed the hue and cry over the arrest of Jayendra Saraswati, the Shankaracharya of Kanchikamkoti Pith. He has been the prime suspect of a murder of one of his assistants. Some of the leaders have raised their voice of protest against it. How much are these protesters justified in protecting an accused of murder? Should such persons not be treated like other criminals? It is a time for retrospection to think over the misuse of religion for such purposes. Religion should not be the way to get votes. It should be kept apart from politics. It should not be corrupted with politics.

26. Growing Fashion among the Youths
Or
Evils of Fashion

Fashion is the term which applies to the trend and style that youths adopt according to the changing world. It sets our dress, behaviour, food, likes and dislikes, etc. in order to match with the changed scenario. In old days, people mostly followed the traditional pattern of living set by our predecessors on the basis of their religious values and beliefs. So, the names like Dasharatha, Rama, Krishna, Radha were the most common in the society but now Tom, Dick, and Harry are in fashion. Now, the fashion is set according to the Bollywood and Hollywood. Actors and Actresses of the films have become the role models. Now it is very difficult to distinguish whether’Puppy’is your pet baby dog or your own son or daughter.

Fashion is not a word that is unknown to anyone today. The whole world has become crazy for fashion and tries to go ahead in this race. The Western countries in general are the homes of fashion. France is known for the latest fashion throughout the whole Europe and now our India too is in the grip of fashion where people, in general, and youth, in particular, have become so mad after it that they hardly think about decency. They must have their clothes cut according to the latest rogue, their hair made up according to the latest style. They never bother about the expenditure on their fashion.

The youths copy the actors and actresses. Some of them see a film to copy the latest fashion. They make a liberal use of cosmetics and beauty-aids. They do it in a competitive spirit to look smart, up-to-date and attract their friends. The girls are perhaps the worst sinners in this regard. They don’t hesitate to put on tight clothes, as light as possible, even though the dress is entirely inconvenient. They just wish to look like their favourite actresses. Even parents too are not less faulty. They buy the dress according to their daughter’s choice. As a result the girls have become fashion conscious, so much so that they have no time to think that the dress they have put on is decent or not. Similar is the case with young men. Wearing tight pants with latest hair-style and holding a cigarette in between the fingers feeling themselves as very smart.

These fashion-loving young men and women never realise that they are wasting their precious time and energy which are to be used for study to make life brighter. They carry their pocket combs to their classroom and comb their hair even in the course of a lecture. They put burden on their parents and spoil their hard-earned money. By and by, they become the prey of bad habits. They start drinking as a mode of fashion and sometimes they even take drugs too.

The cinema and T.V. are the most important sources of fashion. They circulate the latest style of dress and hair among the youths. These fashions exercise strong fascination over them. Most o£the cinemas and serials are exclusively based on fashion. The female characters expose their body in minimum clothes while the male characters try to overpower the young minds sometimes with their hair styles, sometimes with their art of speaking, walking, attacking their enemies, etc. All these are baseless.

Fashion no doubt is the up-to-date mode of living but one must be conscious of one’s culture and background. Everything is not acceptable everywhere. The fashion which we follow in our society- is not meant for us. So, it appears to be odd and instead of taking the young generation the right path it leads them to some kind of perversion and moral degradation. The previous generation doesn’t promote this western culture, as they think it corrupts our society’s values. Exposing dresses of girls are questioned as the men of our society did not take it as a trend. We must stop such practices by way of moral education and proper care to our young generation.

27. Energy Crisis

The growth of human being has travelled a long journey. It was the greatest achievement of primitive man when he discovered fire with the help of a stone. With this, human history moved very fast. Later on, a number of discoveries and inventions were made which changed human life completely. Energy is such a great invention which made our life more and more comfortable. It has become the -most needed necessity for us. It has created a crisis also.

In the industrially advanced world of today, the demand for energy is increasing day by day. We have machines and factories, we have buses, cars, trains and planes, and ships and submarines. Energy is needed to run them but this is not all. Man hankers for a cosy and comfortable life. Hence, he has become a little but lazy. He does not like even to wind his watch. So, energy is being used for running clocks and watches, typewriters, shaving razors, and many more things. It seems as if everything will be paralysed if there is no energy. Wood, later on, coal was the first source of energy. Then came oil and passing through the stage of atomic energy, man is now looking forward to solar energy.

We are naturally anxious to think about our future because we know the bitter truth that < a*day will ultimately come when we will have no more coal or oil. It will mean energy crisis, for which we ourselves are responsible. People who have made careful calculation feel that at present level of exploitation, the coal deposit will last till 2080 and it is also true that the poor quality coal with the carbon content of 40 per cent only, is not conducive to generate electricity.

It is also very difficult to harness the uneven distribution of coal. Hence, man is on look out for other sources of energy. Our present hope seems to rest on nuclear power.

Nuclear energy can be obtained both through fusion and fission processes. Enormous amounts of energy is released from small quantity of fuel in both these processes but we must be aware of the fact that nuclear power is full of risks. The use of nuclear energy gives rise to pollutants and hence pollutes our environment. In fact, the pollution caused by the use of nuclear energy from fission process is much more damaging than the pollution caused by burning fossil fuels. The dangerous nuclear radiations can damage and cause irreparable damage to cells and, in some cases, even lead to death.

The world will thus face with serious energy crisis. The condition of India is no better. With growing population, the demand for energy is increasing day-by-day. Since India has limited coal and oil reserve and power generation from coal and oil is also very costly, the government is taking steps to supply energy for non-commercial purposes from various sources such as bio-gas.

Scientists all over the world are trying to meet the challenge. They are trying to harness solar, water, and air reserves. Hydro-electric’power is cheaper, so are air mills. Solar energy too has bright hopes for man. However, it is very expensive to establish the necessary infrastructure for tapping solar energy. Giant discs are made to concentrate the sunlight on the thermal generators which use this sunlight to produce energy.

Thus all possible efforts will have to be made to save us from total darkness.

28. Distance Education

Distance education is a new trend of education which generally takes place when a teacher and student (s) are not face-to-face but are separated by physical distance and various electronic media are used to bridge the instructional gap. Before ten years, this system or trend was not thought as a means of education because ‘to take degree’ was not the sole aim of a student. Instead, people thought that regular classes provide real knowledge to the students and therefore, there should not exist any alternative to it but with the progress of science, electronic media, new electronic equipment, the situation has been changed. Through TV’s, educational programmes, the correspondence education can be made to be understood in a better way.

Research comparing distance education to traditional face-to-face instruction indicates that teaching and studying at a distance can be as effective as traditional instruction when the method and technologies used are appropriate to the instructional tasks, there is student to student interaction, and when there is timely teacher to student feedback. As regards with experiments in the laboratory, students can have better understanding than in school labs. Now distance education is covering the whole field of education from academic to technical fields.

Population is increasing rapidly and in this age of science, education is considered a must for all to maintain the standard and status of a happy man. Trends in education are, therefore, changing fast to make it (education) reach to everybody. As a result distance education system is getting popularity day by day and now it has been a popular mode of learning not Only for the formal courses but for professional courses too. MBA, MCA, CA, ICWA, BCA, and many other professional courses are available through distance learning these days. The modern students have accepted this new mode without hesitation due to its various advantages. The contribution of TV programmes regarding distance education is praiseworthy.

Distance education is full of possibilities. Its growing popularity itself explains the truth. Nowadays many prestigious universities and institutions are serving the society through this system. It is a boon for those students who really want to pursue their education but have no time to attend regular classes. Distance education provides them opportunity for this. It is an effective option to continue education.

However, one trend is alarming in the system. Almost all the institutes conducting this system are merely interested in inducting students and providing degrees. That’s why some say that this is merely a system to obtain degrees, anyhow but education does not mean degrees only, it is much more than that. At present this despondent method has taken a unique place.

The electronic media, new electronic equipments, conferencing facility, etc. have provided ample scope for distance education to emerge as a strong alternative, especially, in India. The key to effective distance education is focusing on the needs of the learners, the requirements of the content, and the constraints faced by the teacher, before selecting a delivery system.

However, its success depends on the integrated efforts of students, faculty, facilitators, support staff^and administrators.

29, Role of the Citizens in a Democracy

India is a country with-the largest democracy in the world. Democracy means a government by the people, of the people and for the people. They do this by electing their representatives of the government. All those citizens of the country who have attained their adulthood have the right to vote in. a democracy. This is perhaps one of the most important rights because it determines the kind of government that comes to power. Obviously, the role of the citizens is of great importance in a democracy. They have to be conscious of both rights and duties. They have to know what they should expect from their elected representatives. The citizens should be aware of the problems of their region as well as of the whole country. Only then they can understand whether the government is taking the right steps for their welfare or not. It is possible only when we give importance to our education and acquire knowledge about current events and policy making through newspapers, magazines, televisions, public meetings, etc.

As democracy allows its citizens to express their opinion in public, therefore, the citizens have full right to freely criticize the government, if they feel that it is not discharging its duties properly. However, their way of opposing the government must be decent. They should not take violent steps for this purpose. The government on the other hand should give due respect to the views of the people speaking out against it.

Sometimes, it has been seen that people neglect voting in the elections. They feel that their vote will not make any difference to the outcome. If they do not involve themselves in the electoral process, dishonest and self-seeking candidates are likely to get elected. Hence, the citizens must exercise their right to vote in a proper way. As good citizens, they must take interest in the welfare of their country. They must always remain ready to help for good causes. Democracy can be strengthened if its citizens have a clear view of their own rights and the rights of others. A democratic State particularly depends on the quality of its citizens. If citizens do not take interest in politics, a democratic State might also become undemocratic day by day. Hence, all the citizens must be loyal to their country in the best possible way.

Good citizens always respect the laws of their country. They keep an eye on the enemies who break these laws. They are, therefore, always ready to put down crime and help the guardians of law in arresting criminals. Not only this, they respect other religions too. They keep in their mind that India is a secular country and that they have to maintain its essence.

In a nutshell, the citizens must be honest, trustworthy, dutiful, and vigilant. A democratic nation can flourish only then.

30. India’s Nuclear Policy

India has always believed in peace and she has always promoted it by all mean. She was never in favour of manufacturing a nuclear bomb which only brings ruin and disaster to millions of people. However, as many countries, whether developed or developing, have conducted many nuclear tests, it became a necessity for our country to go nuclear. Further, the rising trend of intervention by the industrialised nations in the internal affairs of developing nations among which India is also one, was one of the main reasons which compelled India to divert her nuclear resources towards nuclear weapons. There was an urgent need to protect our national security because national development depends on it. Development is inseparable from national security. Finally, India conducted three nuclear tests on May 11, 1998 and two more tests on May 13,1998 in Pokhran.

However, India’s stand on the role of nuclear weapons is quite dear. She is not in race ; with any other nuclear power. She has exercised her nuclear option without violating any international obligations in order to deter the threats that would have compromised her national ’ security. India is very much clear on this point that she will employ nuclear energy for peaceful purposes only and what is more important is that India affirms her commitment to no-first-use of nuclear weapons and not using these weapons against those countries which are non-nuclear weapon States. Nuclear weapons will only be used in retaliation against a nuclear attack on Indian territory or on Indian forces elsewhere. Thus, India’s main objective to have nuclear weapons is to provide a solid base to the national security system. She is sure that she will never misuse her nuclear capability.

Thus, India’s nuclear policy is very much responsible. It aims at providing minimum credible deterrent. The most significant aspect of the policy is that it is intimately tied up with continued commitment to total nuclear disarmament, which is*the need of the hour. Nuclear Weapons are deadly and nuclear war would result in total destruction as the whole planet would be totally devastated and survivors would face terrible conditions. Hence, it is necessary to speak out against the nuclear armament. Nuclear energy must be used for peaceful purposes and India wishes arms race should be stopped by all meAnswer:

I However, it is unfortunate that the five major nuclear powers are reluctant to give up their monopoly over production and deployment of nuclear weapons while denying a similar ’ privilege to other countries. Under these circumstances, it is really an admirable step for India to have nuclear weapons so that others may not befool us or they may not take an aggressive turn against us.

Thus, India’s nuclear policy is highly appreciating and others should follow it in order to maintain peace in the world but we have Pakistan in our neighbourhood which has no belief in the principle of no-first use of nuclear weapons. Pakistan maintains the first strike option in its nuclear policy and has refused to sign an agreement on no-first-use. Whatever may be the attitude of other countries, India is firm in her decision and is not going to misuse her nuclear capability.

31. Science and Peace

Science has made wonders in recent times. It has revolutionised the life in every field such as travel, transport, communication, recreation, agriculture, industry, medicine, trade, and commerce. We have electricity which has made our life comfortable in various ways. We have atom bomb, a great source of power. Now, it is up to us whether we use science for good purposes or take undue advantage of it. No doubt science has placed in the hands of man extremely destructive weapons which may ruin the whole world in seconds but it neither compels man nor creates a situation to make use of them. It is our greed and madness for power that urge us to use destructive weapons because we want to finish each other.

Undoubtedly science has contributed a lot towards world peace to which we must be obliged. Science has given quick means of transport and communication which help us in winning wars more quickly. Hence no long war is possible. Railways, steam ships and aeroplanes make it easy to send troops and food supplies to distant places in a very short time. Thus, the enemy is promptly checked.

The means of communication such as telegraph, telephone and wireless play a significant role in checking war or war-like situation. The speedy means of communication help the administrators in bringing the critical and violent situation under control. Once Eisenhower, the than President of America, had told that atom and hydrogen bombs have secured world peace in a more viable way. The people of the world could not apprehend the meaning and were greatly surprised to read this comment but the President was very much right. It is a fact that nuclear weapons are destructive. If war breaks out and these deadly weapons are used, then it is certain that the whole civilisation will come to a complete destruction. This horror of modern science compels the nations to think several times before going to war.

The means of recreation can be used for establishing peace in the world. The horrible scenes of war, the miserable conditions of people after war, and the scenes of destruction can be depicted on the screen so that the people can take some lessons from them. The after effects of war can be broadcasted from the radio. All these things can make man to determine not to wage war.

Scientific inventions have given us valuable machines. With their help, production has been increased manifold and now even the backward and poor countries have begun to enjoy a better standard of living. War is no doubt a curse and it must be avoided at any cost. It is possible when the good of each individual is brought out to the fore. We do not suffer with split atom but from split mind. It is in the mind of man where war is first fought, then on field. When the sense of brotherhood passes away from mind and when we forget kindness, goodness and fellowship, we enter into wars. So, we are responsible for wars, not science. However, man today has become more conscious of the necessity of world peace than ever before. He has begun to use his scientific knowledge for peaceful purposes.

32. Status of Women in Society

There are two main pillars of human life-man and woman. Both share equal responsibility in the making of society and hence, both are supplement to each other but from the very beginning, there has been a big question mark on the status of women in our society. Everyone talk about their role and responsibility but none care for their position. They have been exploited and ill- treated right from the beginning of the creation.

No doubt in the days of the epic age, women enjoyed great respect among people. Even in the great modern books, their position remained respectable. In Manusmriti, it has been said, “God resides where women are respected” while in modern age Napoleon Bonaparte told, “The hands that rock the cradle rule the world.” However, the reality is something else. Women have been put behind walls from ages. ‘Sati Pratha’ is the bitter truth which shows to what extent our women folk has been exploited. Child marriage and a contemptuous attitude towards the widows are another examples of women exploitation. Raja Ram Mohan Roy was the first who raised voice against these unhealthy systems prevalent in Indian society. He took up the cause of the women and worked hard to abolish ‘Sati Pratha.’ It was due to his courageous work that Indian women dared to come out of Purdah. They got education which provided them opportunities to develop themselves at all levels and in due course, they surpassed the men. Today, we see women in every field. They are marching shoulder to shoulder in every walk of life.

Apart from teaching school children, women are now pilots, receptionists, police officers, doctors, engineers, etc. The elevation in the status of the women sometimes creates confusion among us if Sita and Draupadi had been born in the same country. The previous condition was due to the lack of education but now the spread of education among jvomen has completely changed the scenario. They are occupying key positions almost every field of society. Our country is progressing undoubtedly in this way but sometimes, it appears that over-exposure of women is a suicidal attack for our future. On the one hand, we are not still ready to forget the image of Sita and Savitri and on the other, we are tempted to watch the over exposed movies on TV screen with the little kids of our family. Our modern progressive girls are imitating the fashion very fast which is still not acceptable in our society. As a result it creates lots of problems in society. We must allow women to stand by themselves but they should also be taught our culture arid civilization.

This imitation creates problems since the society is still standing on those controlling customs which has only suppressed women. Women are controlled but the men who cast their lustful eyes on are spared saying the clothes were too appealing for men to handle.

33. The Place of English in Modern India

After India got Independence, a controversy was at its peak whether English should continue or not. There were two views which gave their own arguments for and against the existence of English in India after freedom. Some people opposed English because they thought that it Was a foreign language, the language of the British and therefore, with the end of their rule, their language should also be abolished but it was not easy to abolish it at once. Hence it was given a lease of fifteen years and after that it was to be replaced by Hindi as the national and official language of the country. However, when the time for the replacement of English by Hindi came, there were lots of opposition from all sides, especially from the South. Nothing could be done in such an atmosphere and finally it was decided that English would remain the official language along with Hindi.

English, thus got a permanent position in India. It was also felt that in a country where there are many languages, cultures and religions, English would be used as a link language. It was necessary for the existence of unity of our country. In the present scenario, English has . become the most influential language. Anybody who has good knowledge of English can easily establish himself or herself in the society.

In the field of education, science, technology, engineering, law, medicine, commerce, , industry and the diplomatic services, English continues to enjoy commanding position. Without English we can’t imagine to enter in these fields. Most of the books are available in English. , Hence, its knowledge enables us to read more and’more books on different subjects.

English is also an international link language. This is the only language which is used to 1 establish communication all over the world. It is the library language too. Most of the books of technical subjects, science, history, etc. have been originally written in English. It is used as code and instruction in the management of library. Hence, to gain more and more efficiency in * any field of life only English language can be helpful.

English has become the only widely accepted means of communication in the world. It makes interaction easy. Interaction among the people, living in different parts of the world, ‘ promotes enrichment of culture. We learn differentway^of living and we update our knowledge only through interaction. Thus English has occupied the most significant place in India. Once Nehru said that we should keep our windows open to see the world. English is that window which shows us the world. English has become our necessity. We can neither do nor improve without it. It is the second widely spoken language. Hence, we cannot ignore it if we wish to achieve great success in life. It must be there for its practical advantages.

34. The Educational Value of Travelling
Or
The Advantages of Tourism

The knowledge we get from books is mere theoretical knowledge. It is not sufficient to be ‘ successful in life. To get complete success we require practical knowledge too and it is travelling which takes us from the field of bookish knowledge to the field of practical knowledge. It is not only concerned with pleasure, holidays, travel, and going or arriving somewhere but it makes us know about the habits, manners/and ways of living of other people. We get an opportunity ‘ to learn about others by coming in contact with these things.

Travelling takes us from the world of imagination to the wTorld of reality. It gives us a chance to adjust in the changed circumstances. Books even if they are very good, cannot give us this chance. We come across many difficulties but we successfully overcome them. We never mind minor problems.

A man who has never gone or who avoids to go an excursion develops a narrow outlook. His nature becomes complicated and he feels that his own lifestyle is the best. He fails to understand the effect of environment on the life of man. Through travelling, he can broaden his outlook. When he comes in contact with different people of different cultures, he knows about them and tries to understand them. For a well-travelled man the world is not vast but small. He feels that he is very close to others and the whole world is like a large family.

Thus, from the point of view of national integration, travelling is essential. It establishes x mutual understanding among people of different parts and therefore causes of friction are – softened. It is not necessary that everything should be of our choice. Sometimes, we get things of our choice but most of the times we don’t. Sometimes, we do not find a suitable place for our lodging. At other times, we get food which is not to our taste. On occasions,.language comes in between and creates problems in establishing contacts. When we face such difficulties, we begin to develop our resourcefulness, initiative and tact. And then, we see that there is a solution for every problem. We become more confident and feel spirited.

We say that seeing is believing. In books, we only read about various subjects such as Science, History, Geography, etc. We read that there is the Taj Mahal in Agra and there is the Niagara Falls in the U.S.A. More reading does not affect us to such intensity but when we see them with our eyes, they make an everlasting impression on our minds.

It is, therefore, in May 1992 an ambitious National Action Plan was drawn by the government of India for the growth and development of the Indian Tourism. As a result, the tourism industry has become the third biggest export industry and our country earns large sums of foreign exchange through it.

35. Global Wanning

Global warming means the rise in the mean global temperature to a level which affects the life- forms on the earth’s surface. The factors responsible for this may be both natural and manmade. Warming of the earth due to natural factors is not an unusual phenomenon. The earth’s climate is variable. For example, about 18,000 years ago, the earth was about 5°C cooler than it is today and that was the last glacial period on the earth. Thereafter, the global temperature began to rise.

The earth is kept warm due to what is known as the Greenhouse Effect. Without it the earth would be a frozen wasteland. The short wavelengths or ultraviolet radiation coming from the fun penetrates the atmosphere and is absorbed by the earth. This absorbed energy is also radiated back to space at infrared wavelengths. The earth’s atmosphere contains gases which trap some of the outgoing radiations and thereby, warm the earth. These gases are known as greenhouse gases. Water vapour, carbon dioxide, methane, ozone, nitrous oxide, CFCs and halogens are prominent examples that maintain the global energy balances, both the atmosphere and the surface will warm until the outgoing energy equals the incoming energy.

The increase in the quality of the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere can reinforce the greenhouse effect (increase in temperature of the earth) and lead to global warming. Carbon dioxide is the largest contributor to global warming, as it holds the largest share among the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. The reason behind it is the natural disorder as well as man-made activities. Volcanic eruptions and forest fire are some of the natural reasons which cannot be checked but the current global trend i.e., deforestation, along with increased combustion of fossil fuels have a cumulative effect on the net increase in carbon dioxide content. We know forests are the areas where the green leaves efficiently utilize carbon dioxide to make their own food. Deforestation reduces this utilization of carbon dioxide. Consumption of fossil fuels and household fuels gives off considerable amount of carbon dioxide. Hence, reduction in the use of fossil fuels is very necessary. Equally necessary is afforestation. It should be encouraged and we, the people, should realize its importance.

Along with reduction in the use of fossil fuels, the use of the household fuels like wood coal, kerosene should also be reduced by encouraging LPG stove and bio-gas plants. They cause less atmospheric pollution. If these methods are not applied, we will have to face serious consequences such as floods, droughts, storms and extremely warm summer. Not only this, the sea levels may increase due to the rise in global temperature.

We cannot control natural happenings but we can control ourselves. We can reduce the threat of global warming to a great extent by applying the ways which have been mentioned above. We have to think as a whole to get rid of this problem. ‘ . ,

36. Internet: The New Revolution
Or
Uses of Internet

The word ‘Internet’ flashes many images upon the canvas of the human mind. The dominant one may be hundreds or thousands of computers and computer networks connected with each other exchanging information. This is the hardware aspect of internet. Its application aspect is the multitude of different services internet offers, by E-mail and others. Yet another image is that of everyone doing their own thing. Through internet, any type of information can be ‘i exchanged like text, audio-video signals on data, etc. Every country has an information network through which it is connected to internet.

Internet is mostly used for Electronic mail, i.e., E-mail messages can be sent to anyone connected to internet. This also helps in development of software data base, which is the base of internet. With the development of multimedia, the interest of people in internet has increased. Through the use of internet and joining of computer, telephone and electronic techniques and development of optical fibre, it is now easy to store and exchange text, Sounds, and pictures.

So, internet is a network of computers joined by optical fibres, through which it is possible to send messages, sounds, text and pictures with the speed of light. Internet arrived in India on 15th August 1995. For three years from 1995-1998, the government had the monopoly of providing internet services but in 1998, it allowed private companies to provide this service to people. Internet is most beneficiary for businessmen, doctors, teachers, students and scientists.

Internet is very useful for common people. By sitting at home, a person can send letters and cards to the members of the family and to friends. They can chat with the like-minded N people on any particular topic. Students can get information on various subjects on internet for their studies. They can even browse through books on internet. Visiting different websites on . internet is known as surfing. Nowadays, one can do anything and everything on internet. One can do even marketing by sitting at home. There are thousands of cyber-shops and e-commerce portals on internet which sell from flowers to even foods on net. A person can watch movies, television, listen to songs and radio, etc.

Thus, internet is gradually becoming a part of our daily lifestyle. In cybercafes, one can .) pay money and surf the net. Nowadays, internet service providers are also providing internet services through cable lines, which are faster to access. However, it is the businessmen who are using internet the most and making it more popular. The fast and economically reliable way of x accessing internet has given a new direction to international business. All the business j transactions and purchases that are going on the internet is known as e-commerce. The biggest * advantage of doing business on it is that the businessmen do not have to sit for the whole time on the shop. With PM Modi, one more step is taken ahead to make Digital India. It has become a major contributor to GDP growth of India. Recent demonetization helped in making the online transaction more in demand.

The Internet has revolutionized every field. Its surprising growth seems to continue in the years to come because it provides great benefit and convenience to the users.

37. Information Technology

What does the term ‘Information Technology’ really mean? Information technology is that technology by which information is processed, communicated, exhibited and retrieved in a fast, error-free and proper-way. Information technology is a technology in Which both telecommunication and computer technologies work together to provide information. Today the world is of information and telecommunication. Everyday new technologies and inventions are being made in the area of information, processing and travelling. There is * hardly any area which has not been affected by this. Due to all this, the word distance sounds ironical in a present-day context. The whole world has become a small place today. Any information can be exchanged by people in a few seconds and that too in proper and effective way without any loss of data while it is being processed. On one hand, all these different ways of telecommunication and information exchange have highlighted the necessity for multipurpose development and growth of information technology, and on the other, the easy access and use of it has boosted the network of information exchange. All this has been possible through information technology like telephone, fax, telex, computers, internet, e-mail, photocopier, printer, scanner, cellular phones, pagers, videophone, digital camera, multimedia, etc.

These technologies are becoming a part and parcel, of our lives and are transforming lifestyles and habits of people all over the world.

The use of computers has increased by leaps and bounds worldwide. Internet and multimedia have now become playthings for children. The internet has revolutionized every field of the world. The government has allowed private companies to provide internet services to people in order to boost up information technology. The internet has put an unprecedented amount of buying and selling power in the hands of all those within a keystroke distance of a computer. Never in the history of commerce have solitary buyers and sellers been able to engage so effortlessly in commerce on all points whether one is a scrap dealer or a collector with an obsession for antiques, the internet is a solution.

Digital technology is playing a vital role in our day-to-day life. In supermarkets and helps for faster processing of films. In the field of agriculture, a digital moisture meter records the moisture in-the soil and tells when harvesting should start. For people who are suffering from hearing loss, digital technology is of great help. It processes sounds that reduce noise, improves clarity of speech, and controls unwanted loudness.

The government of India is very keen to achieve a great deal in the field of information technology. The Indian Institute of Information Technology is being set up at various places in the country. Now we can hope that India will become an information technology superpower in the near future.

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MP Board Class 10th Science Solutions Chapter 4 Carbon and Its Compounds

MP Board Class 10th Science Chapter 4 Intext Questions

Intext Questions Page No. 61

Question 1.
What would be the electron dot structure of carbon dioxide which has the formula CO₂?
Answer:

Question 2.
What would be the electron dot structure of a molecule of sulphur which is made up of eight atoms of sulphur? (Hint: The eight atoms of sulphur are joined together in the form of a ring).
Answer:

Intext Questions Page No. 68,69

Question 1.
How many structural isomers can you draw for pentane?
Answer:
Three structural isomers are possible for pentane.

Question 2.
What are the two properties of carbon which lead to the huge number of carbon compounds we see around us?
Answer:
The two features of carbon that give rise to a large number of compounds are as follows:

1. Carbon has the unique ability to form bonds with other atoms of carbon, giving rise to large molecules. This property is called catenation.
2. Since carbon has a valency of four, it is capable of bonding with four other atoms of carbon or atoms of some other mono-valent element.

Question 3.
What will be the formula and electron dot structure of cyclopentane?
Answer:
The formula for cyclopentane is C₅H₁₀. Its electron dot structure is given below:

Question 4.
Draw the structures for the following compounds:
(i) Ethanoic acid
(ii) Bromopentane
(iii) Butanone
(iv) Hexanal
Are structural isomers possible for bromo-pentane?
Answer:

Yes, there are many structural isomers possible for bromo-pentane. Among them, the structures of the three isomers are given.

Question 5.
How would you name the following compounds?

Answer:
(i) Bromoethane
(ii) Methanal (formaldehyde)
(iii) Hexyne.

Intext Questions Page No. 71

Question 1.
Why is the conversion of ethanol to ethanoic acid an oxidation reaction?
Answer:
Addition reaction means adding oxygen. Adding ethanol to potassium permanganate, we get ethanoic acid. Hence this reaction is called oxidation reaction.

Since in this reaction one oxygen is added to ethanol, hence it is an oxidation reaction.

Question 2.
A mixture of oxygen and ethyne is burnt for welding. Can you tell why a mixture of ethyne and air is not used?
Answer:
If a mixture of oxygen and ethyne is burnt, then ethyne burns completely producing a blue flame. The oxygen ethyne flame is extremely hot and produces a very high temperature which is used for welding metals. A mixture of ethyne and air is not used for welding because the burning of ethyne in air produces a sooty flame due to incomplete combination which is not enough to melt metals for welding.

Intext Questions Page No. 74

Question 1.
How would you distinguish experimentally between an alcohol and a carboxylic acid?
Answer:

1. We can distinguish between an alcohol and a carboxylic acid on the basis of their reaction with carbonates and hydrogen carbonates. The acid reacts with carbonate and hydrogen carbonate to evolve CO₂ gas that turns lime-water milky.
2. Metal carbonate/Metal hydrogen carbonate + Carboxylic acid → Salt + Water + Carbon dioxide.
3. In the litmus test, alcohol shows no change in colour whereas carboxylic acid turns blue litmus red.
   With sodium metal, alcohol gives effervescence but carboxylic acid does not give it. Alcohols, on the other hand, do not react with carbonates and hydrogen carbonates.

Question 2.
What are oxidising agents?
Answer:
some substances are capable of adding oxygen to others. These substances are known as oxidising agents.

Intext Questions Page No. 76

Question 1.
Would you be able to check if the water is hard by using a detergent?
Answer:
Margents are remaining effective in hardwater. Because of this reason, we can check if water is hard by using a detergent.

Question 2.
People use a variety of methods to wash clothes. Usually after adding the soap, they ‘beat’ the clothes on a stone, or beat it with a paddle, scrub with a brush or the mixture is agitated in a washing machine. Why is agitation necessary to get clean clothes?
Answer:
The soap molecules form structures called micelles in water, where one end of the molecules is towards the oil droplet while the ionic end-faces outside. This forms emulsion in water and we can wash our clothes clean.

MP Board Class 10th Science Chapter 4 Ncert Textbook Exercises

Question 1.
Ethane, with the molecular formula C₂H₆ has –
(a) 6 covalent bonds
(b) 7 covalent bonds
(c) 8 covalent bonds
(d) 9 covalent bonds
Answer:
(b) 7 covalent bonds.

Question 2.
Butanone is a four-carbon compound with the functional group.
(a) Carboxylic acid
(b) Aldehyde
(c) Ketone
(d) Alcohol
Answer:
(c) Ketone.

Question 3.
While cooking, if the bottom of the vessel is getting blackened on the outside, it means that.
(a) The food is not cooked completely.
(b) The fuel is not burning completely.
(c) The fuel is wet.
(d) The fuel is burning.
Answer:
(b) the fuel is not burning completely

Question 4.
Explain the nature of the covalent bond using the bond formation in CH₃Cl.
Answer:
The structure of CH₃Cl is given below:

Carbon has four valence electrons. It shares one electron each with three hydrogen atoms and one electron with chlorine. The bond between C and Cl atoms is covalent but due to higher value of electro-negativity of Cl, the C-Cl bond is polar in nature.

Question 5.
Draw the electron dot structures for:
(a) Ethanoic acid
(b) H₂S
(c) Propanone
(d) F₂

Question 6.
What is a homologous series? Explain with an example?
Answer:
A series of compounds in which the same functional group substitutes for hydrogen in a carbon chain is called a homologous series.
Eg: CH₄ and C₂H₆ – These differ by a CH₂ unit.
C₂H₆ and C₃H₈ – these differ by a CH₂ unit.

Question 7.
How can ethanol and ethanoic acid be differentiated on the basis of their physical and chemical properties?
Answer:
Ethanol and Ethanoic acid can be differentiated on the basis of their following properties by:

1. Ethanol is a liquid at room temperature with a pleasant smell. Ethanoic acid has a melting point of 17°C. Since it is below the room temperature so, it freezes during winter. Moreover, ethanoic acid has a smell like vinegar.
2. Ethanol does not react with metal carbonates while, ethanoic acid reacts with metal carbonates to form a salt, water and carbon dioxide.
   For example:
   2CH₃COOH + Na₂CO₃ → 2CH₃COONa + CO₂ +H₂O
3. Ethanol does not react with NaOH while ethanoic acid reacts with NaOH to form sodium ethanoate and water.
   For example,
   CH₃COOH + NaOH → CH₃COONa + H₂O
4. Ethanol is oxidized to give ethanoic acid in the presence of acidified KMnO₄ while no reaction takes place with ethanoic acid in the presence of acidified KMnO₄.

Difference in physical properties:

Question 8.
Why does micelle formation take place when soap is added to water? Will a micelle be formed in other solvents such as ethanol also?
Answer:
Soaps are molecules in which the two ends have differing properties, one is hydrophilic that is, it interacts with water, while the other end is hydrophobic, that is it interacts with hydrocarbons. When soap is at the surface of water, the hydrophobic tail of soap will not be soluble in water and the soap will align along the surface of water with the ionic end in water and the hydrocarbon tail protruding out of water. Thus, clusters of molecules in which the hydrophobic tails are in the interior of the cluster and the ionic ends are on the surface of the cluster. This formation is called a micelle. Soap in the form of a micelle is able to clean. A micelle will not be formed in other solvents such as ethanol.

Question 9.
Why are carbon and its compounds used as fuels for most applications?
Answer:
Carbon and its compounds give large amount of heat on combustion due to the high percentage of carbon and hydrogen. Carbon compounds used as fuel have optimum ignition temperature with high calorific values and are easy to handle. Their combustion can be controlled. Therefore, carbon and its compounds are used as fuels.

Question 10.
Explain the formation of scum when hard water is treated with soap.
Answer:
When soap reacts with water, calcium and magnesium salts are formed which causes hardness for water. Ionic ends of soap interacts with water while the carbon chain interacts with oil. The soap molecules, thus form structures called micelles where one end of the molecules is towards the oil droplet while the ionic-end faces outside. This forms an emulsion in water.

Question 11.
What change will you observe if you test soap with litmus paper (red and blue)?
Answer:
Since soap is basic in nature, it will turn red litmus blue. However, the colour of the blue litmus will remain blue.

Question 12.
What is hydrogenation? What is its industrial application?
Answer:
Unsaturated Hydrocarbons react with Hydrogen, in presence of catalysts such as palledium or Nickel and forms saturated Hydrocarbons. This is called Hydrogenation of oils.
This process is useful in hydrogenation of oils derived from plants.

Question 13.
Which of the following hydrocarbons undergo addition reactions:
C₂H₆, C₃H₈, C₃H₆, C₂H₂ and CH₄.
Answer:
Unsaturated hydrocarbons undergo addition reactions. Being unsaturated hydrocarbons, C₃H₆ and C₂H₂ undergo addition reactions.

Question 14.
Give a test that can be used to differentiate between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons.
Answer:
Saturated Hydrocarbons will not react with Bromine, but unsaturated hydrocarbons change the colour of Bromine.

Question 15.
Explain the mechanism of the cleaning action of soaps.
Answer:
The dirt present on clothes is organic in nature and insoluble in water. Therefore, it cannot be removed by washing with water only. When soap is dissolved in water, its hydrophobic ends attach themselves to the dirt and remove it from the cloth. Then, the molecules of soap arrange themselves in micelle formation and trap the dirt at the centre of the cluster. These micelles remain suspended in the water. Hence, the dust particles are easily rinsed away by water.

MP Board Class 10th Science Chapter 4 Additional Questions

MP Board Class 10th Science Chapter 4 Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1.
Which of the following is a three-carbon compound?
(a) Ethene
(b) Ethane
(c) Propane
(d) Acetylene
Answer:
(c) Propane

Question 2.
Which one of the following is an unsaturated hydrocarbon?
(a) Acetylene
(b) Butane
(c) Propane
(d) Decane
Answer:
(a) Acetylene

Question 3.
Two neighbours of homologous series differ by:
(a) -CH
(b) -CH₂
(c) -CH₃
(d) -CH₄
Answer:
(b) -CH₂

Question 4.
General formula of alkanes is –
(a) C_nH_2n+2
(b) C_nH_2n
(c) C_nH_2n-2
(d) C_nH_n
Answer:
(a) C_nH_2n+2

Question 5.
Which of the following represents alkynes?
(a) -C – C-
(b) -C = C-
(c) -C ≡ C-
(d) None of these
Answer:
(c) -C ≡ C-

Question 6.
Which of the following represents ketones?
(a) -C = O
(b) -OH
(c) -CHO
(d) COOH
Answer:
(a) -C = O

Question 7.
Which of the following is not an aliphatic hydrocarbon?
(a) ethene
(b) ethane
(c) propyne
(d) benzene
Answer:
(d) benzene

Question 8.
Complete combustion of a hydrocarbon gives:
(a) CO + H₂O
(b) CO₂ + H₂O
(c) CO + H₂
(d) CO₂ + H₂
Answer:
(b) CO₂ + H₂O

Question 9.
Which is NOT correct for isomers of a compound?
(a) They differ in physical properties.
(b) They differ in chemical properties.
(c) They have the same molecular formula.
(d) They have the same structural formula.
Answer:
(d) They have the same structural formula.

Question 10.
Buckminsterfullerene is an example of ………….. of carbon.
(a) an isomer
(b) an isotope
(c) an allotrope
(d) a functional group
Answer:
(c) an allotrope

Question 11.
Who prepared urea for the first time by heating ammonium cyanate?
(a) Wohler
(b) Lavoisier
(c) Fuller
(d) Haber
Answer:
(a) Wohler

Question 12.
Hexanone is a four-carbon compound with the functional group:
(a) Carboxylic acid
(b) Aldehyde
(c) Ketone
(d) Alcohol
Answer:
(c) Ketone

Question 13.
Major constituent of LPG is ………….
(a) Ethene
(b) Butane
(c) Propane
(d) Pentane
Answer:
(b) Butane

Question 14.
The gas used in welding and cutting metals is:
(a) Ethyne
(b) Ethene
(c) Ethane
(d) Propane
Answer:
(a) Ethyne

Question 15.
How is carbon atoms arranged in Buckminster fullerenes?
(a) Triangle shape
(b) Hexagonal array
(c) Football shape
(d) None
Answer:
(c) Football shape

Question 16.
Vinegar is a solution of –
(a) 40%-45% acetic acid.
(b) 90%-95% acetic acid.
(c) 5-20% acetic acid and water.
(d) 35-40% acetic acid and water.
Answer:
(c) 5-20% acetic acid and water.

Question 17.
How many covalent bonds are there in Bromoethane?
(a) 4
(b) 6
(c) 10
(d) 7
Answer:
(d) 7

Question 18.
Which functional group is present in propane?
(a) Aldehyde
(b) No group
(c) Ketone
(d) Alcohol
Answer:
(b) No group

Question 19.
Which compound/molecule is being presented by the following formula: H: C:: C: H
(a) Ethane
(b) Ethene
(c) Ethyne
(d) None of these
Answer:
(b) Ethene

Question 20.
Next homologous to C₂H₅OH will be:
(a) CH₄
(b) C₂H₆
(c) C₃H₅
(d) C₃H₇OH
Answer:
(d) C₃H₇OH

Question 21.
When we burn naphthalene it produces:
(a) Smoky flame
(b) Non-sooty flame
(c) Colourless flame
(d) No flame
Answer:
(a) Smoky flame

Question 22.
Bunsen burner is used for:
(a) making food.
(b) study flames type.
(c) low heating work.
(d) all the above.
Answer:
(c) low heating work.

Question 23.
See the figure carefully.

Choose the suitable name of isomer:
(a) Neo-pentane
(b) n-pentane
(c) Iso-pentane
(d) All
Answer:
(c) Iso-pentane

Question 24.
Which of the following is a structure of ethanoic acid?

Answer:

Question 25.
What is the name of CH₃-CH₂-Br? Choose from the following:
(a) Hex-1-one
(b) Hexanal
(c) Ethanoic acid
(d) None
Answer:
(d) None

Question 26.
What happens on the litmus test of soap?
(a) No change
(b) Red litmus turns blue
(c) Red litmus turn purple
(d) Red litmus turn green
Answer:
(b) Red litmus turns blue

MP Board Class 10th Science Chapter 4 Very Short Answer Type Questions

Question 1.
Name two groups which can have the same general formula.
Answer:
Both alkenes and cyclo-alkanes can be represented by the same general formula.

Question 2.
Which group of compounds have general formula C₂H_2n?
Answer:
The general formula C_nH_2n represents alkenes group of compounds.

Question 3.
What is the common name and IUPAC name for CH₃COCH₃?
Answer:
Acetone is the common name and propanone is the IUPAC name for CH₃COCH₃.

Question 4.
Do isomers always show same chemical properties?
Answer:
No, isomers always do not show the same chemical properties.

Question 5.
What is the common name and formula for ethanol?
Answer:
Alcohol, CH₃CH₂OH.

Question 6.
What are the products of complete combustion of a hydrocarbon?
Answer:
Carbon dioxide and water.

Question 7.
What is next homologue of C₃H₇OH is called?
Answer:
The next homologue of C₃H₇OH is called butanol C₄H₉OH.

Question 8.
What are isomers?
Answer:
The compounds which have the same molecular formula but different structures and chemical properties are called isomers.

Question 9.
Which one are more reactive unsaturated hydrocarbons or saturated hydrocarbons? Give reason.
Answer:
Unsaturated hydrocarbons: The Presence of double and triple covalent bonds make them more reactive.

Question 10.
Discuss the general nature of covalent compounds in water.
Answer:
Generally, they are insoluble in water.

Question 11.
What type of hydrocarbons takes part in an addition reaction?
Answer:
Unsaturated hydrocarbons.

Question 12.
Which carboxylic acid freezes during winter or under cold climate conditions?
Answer:
Acetic acid and hence, known as glacial acetic acid.

Question 13.
What is the difference in molecular masses of any two successive homologous alkanes?
Answer:
14 units.

Question 14.
What is the molecular formula of the alcohol which can be derived from propane?
Answer:
Alcohol obtained from propane is propanol -1 and the molecular formula is C₃H₇OH.

Question 15.
Give the names of the functional groups: (CBSE 2007)

1. -CHO
2. -COOH

Answer:

1. Aldehydic group.
2. Carboxylic acid group.

Question 16.
Give the names of the following functional groups: (CBSE 2007)

1. -OH
2. -CO

Answer:

1. Alcoholic.
2. Ketonic.

MP Board Class 10th Science Chapter 4 Short Answer Type Questions

Question 1.
What is meant by the term functional group?
Answer:
An atom or a group of atoms, which makes a carbon compound reactive and decides its properties, is called a functional group.
For example aldehyde, ketone etc.

Question 2.
Which R functional groups always occur at the terminal position of a carbon chain?
Answer:
Aldehydic Group, R-CHO (R is the alkyl group),
Carboxyl Group, R-COOH (R is the alkyl group)

Question 3.
Why a candle flame burns yellow, while a highly-oxygenated gas fuel flame burns blue?
Answer:
The most important factor determining the colour of the flame is oxygen supply and the extent of fuel-oxygen, which determines the rate of combustion and thus, the temperature and reaction paths, thereby producing different colour hues. In case of a candle, it is incomplete combustion and the flame temperature is not high. This gives a yellow flame, while a highly-oxygenated gas (e.g., ethyne) flame burns blue because of complete combustion raising a very high temperature.

Question 4.
Why is the reaction between methane and chlorine considered a substitution reaction? (CBSE 2008)
Answer:
Methane reacts with chlorine in the presence of sunlight to form chloromethane and hydrogen chloride. Since chlorine substitutes or replaces hydrogen of methane to form chloromethane, it is considered as substitution reaction.
CH₄ + Cl₂ → CH₃Cl + HCl
With the excess of chlorine, four hydrogen atoms of methane are replaced by chlorine atoms to form carbon tetrachloride (CCl₄).

Question 5.
Why does carbon form compounds mainly by covalent bonding?
Answer:
Being tetravalent carbon atom, it is neither capable of losing all of its four valence electrons nor it can easily accept four electrons to complete its octet. Both of these are requirements of ionic bond formation and are energetically less favourable. Carbon completes its octet by sharing electrons and hence, covalent bonding is preferred.

Question 6.
What do you mean by Octane rating?
Answer:
Gasoline is rated on a scale known as octane rating, which is based on the way they burn in an engine. The higher the octane rating, the greater the percentage of complex-structured hydrocarbons that are present in the mixture, the more uniformly the gasoline burns, and the less knocking there is in the automobile engine. Thus, a gasoline rated 92 octane will burn more smoothly than one rated 87 octanes.

Question 7.
What is covalent bonding?
Answer:
The chemical bonding that takes place due to the mutual sharing of electron pairs of two or more atoms of different elements is called covalent bonding. By mutual sharing of electron pairs, atom attains noble gas configuration, e.g., hydrogen molecule (H₂), the two H-atoms combine by covalent bonding (H-H).

Question 8.
What are hydrocarbons? Give examples.
Answer:
Compounds of carbon and hydrogen are called hydrocarbons. Methane, ethane, butane, ethyne, propane, benzene, petroleum products – all are examples of hydrocarbons.

Question 9.
What are saturated hydrocarbons? (CBSE 2011)
Answer:
The hydrocarbons in which valency of carbon is satisfied by a single covalent bond are called saturated hydrocarbons. Alkanes like methane (CH₄), ethane(C₂H₆), propane (C₃H₈) etc. are examples of saturated hydrocarbons. Saturated hydrocarbons will generally give a clean flame.

Question 10.
Why do ionic compounds have high melting points? (HOTS)
Answer:
Ions have strong electrostatic forces of attraction among them forming ionic compounds. It requires a lot of energy to break these ionic bonds or forces. That’s why ionic bonds have high melting points.

Question 11.
What are homologous series? (HOTS)
Answer:
Homologous series are:

1. Compounds with the same formula.
2. Belong to the same functional group.
3. Have general methods of separation.
4. Have similar chemical properties.

Show similar gradation of physical properties, e.g., boiling points of alcohol increase with an increase in their molecular weights. Similarly, solubility decreases with increase in molecular weights.

Question 12.
What is a heteroatom? What is the heteroatom in the alcohol functional group? (HOTS)
Answer:
In a hydrocarbon chain, one or more hydrogen atoms can be replaced by other atoms according to their valencies. The element wh replaces hydrogen in the chain is called a heteroatom, e.g., in alcohol (-OH) functional group, oxygen is the heteroatom.

MP Board Class 10th Science Chapter 4 Long Answer Type Questions

Question 1.
Distinguish between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons by the way of their burning in air and bromine test inferences.
Answer:
1. Saturated compounds are burnt in air, to give a clear (blue) flame but the burning of unsaturated compounds (alkenes and alkynes) give a sooty (yellowish) flame because saturated compounds contain comparatively less percentage of carbon which is completely oxidized by the oxygen present in the air.

On the other hand, the percentage of carbon in unsaturated compounds is more and it requires more oxygen to get completely oxidized that is not fulfilled by air. So, due to incomplete oxidation, they burn with a sooty flame.

2. Bromine-water test: Br₂ water is a brown coloured liquid:

1. Unsaturated hydrocarbons give addition reaction with Br₂. So, the colour of Br₂ water gets decolourised.
   
2. Saturated hydrocarbons do not react with Br₂ water, so the colour of B₂-water does not get decolourised.

Question 2.
Two compounds A and B react with each other in the presence of a dehydrating agent to produce an ester. Both react with Na to evolve hydrogen gas. On reaction with Na₂CO_3, only A evolves CO₂. Identify the functional groups present in A and B giving the reason for your answer.
Answer:
Compound A contains -COOH group while compound B contains -OH group. Since, carboxylic acids and alcohols react with each other to form an ester, out of A and B, one is an alcohol and the other is a carboxylic acid. This is further strengthened by the reaction of both with Na to evolve hydrogen gas. Only carboxylic acids react with Na₂CO₃ to evolve CO₂, A contains -COOH group while B contains -OH group.

Question 3.
An organic compound ‘X’ is widely used as a preservative in pickles and has a molecular formula C₂H₂O₂. This compound reacts with ethanol to form a sweet-smelling compound ‘Y’.

1. Identify the compound ‘X’.
2. Write the chemical equation for its reaction with ethanol to form compound ‘Y’.
3. How can we get compound ‘X’ back from ‘Y’?
4. Name the process and write a corresponding chemical equation.
5. Which gas is produced when compound ‘X’ reacts with washing soda? Write the chemical equation.
6. Answer:
7. Compound X is ethanoic acid which gives and ester (Y) when reacts with ethanol.
8. CH₃COOH + CH₃CH₂OH → CH₃COOC₂H₅.
9. Esters give back alcohol and carboxylic acid in the presence of acid or base.
10. Saponification reaction: CH₃COOC₂H₅ + NaOH → C₂H₅OH + CH₃COOH + Na.
11. CO₂ gas is released,
    CH₃COOH + Na₂CO₃ → 2CH₃COONa + H₂O + CO₂.

Question 4.
“Saturated hydrocarbons burn with a blue flame while unsaturated hydrocarbons burn with a sooty flame.” Why?
Answer:
Saturated hydrocarbons have only C-C and C-H single bonds and thus, contain the maximum possible number of hydrogen atoms per carbon atom. With sufficient oxygen, saturated hydrocarbons burn completely and give blue flame,
CH₄ + 2O₂ → CO₂ + 2H₂O
Unsaturated hydrocarbons contain a carbon-carbon double bond (C=C) or triple bond (C=C). Hence, they contain less number of hydrogen than carbon. Unsaturated hydrocarbons undergo incomplete combustion and give yellow flame along with black sooty carbon.
C₂H₄ + O₂ → CO₂ + 2H₂O + C(s)

Question 5.
What makes some molecular formula compound different? (HOTS)
Answer:
The arrangement makes them different compounds with identical molecular formula but different structures are called structural isomers. Organic compounds show a great level of isomerism. Isomers may be structural (due to difference in the arrangement of C atoms forming chain) or stereo (due to arrangement of bonds in a chain). With the increase in the number of carbon atoms in molecular formula, it leads to an increase in the number of isomers.
For example:

MP Board Class 10th Science Chapter 4 Textbook Activities

Class 10 Science Activity 4.1 Page No. 58

1. Make a list of ten things you have used or consumed since the morning.
2. Compile this list with the lists made by your classmates and then sort the items into the following table.
3. If there are items which are made up of more than one material, put them into both the relevant columns.
   
4. (C) Indicates carbon. Most substances contain carbon in it.

Class 10 Science Activity 4.2 Page No. 67

1. Calculate the difference in the formulae and molecular masses for
   (a) CH₃OH and C₂H₅OH.
   (b) C₂H₅OH and C₃H₇OH.
   (c) C₃H₇OH and C₄H₉OH.
2. Is there any similarity between these three?
3. Arrange these alcohols in the order of increasing carbon atoms to get a family. Can we call this family a homologous series?
4. Generate the homologous series for compounds containing up to four. carbons for the other functional groups given in the above table.

Difference: 70 – 60 = 14U
All three groups given above are homologous.

Class 10 Science Activity 4.3 Page No. 69

Caution:

1. This Activity needs the teacher’s assistance.
2. Take some carbon compounds (naphthalene, camphor, alcohol) one by one on a spatula and burn them.
3. Observe the nature of the flame and note whether smoke is produced.
4. Place a metal plate above the flame. Is there a deposition on the plate in case of any of the compounds?

Observations:

Class 10 Science Activity 4.4 Page No. 69

1. Light a bunsen burner and adjust the air hole at the base to get different types of flames/presence of smoke.
2. When do you get a yellow, sooty flame?
3. When do you get a blue flame?

Observations:

1. Yellow, Sooty flame is formed – when the hole is closed.
2. A blue flame is observed – when the hole is open.

Class 10 Science Activity 4.5 Page No. 70

1. Take about 3 ml of ethanol in a test tube and warm it gently in a water bath.
2. Add a 5% solution of alkaline potassium permanganate drop by drop to this solution.
3. Does the colour of potassium permanganate persist when it is added initially?
4. Why does the colour of potassium permanganate not disappear when excess is added?

Observations:
Doing the above activities we found that potassium permanganate act here as oxidising agents only and their colour do not change at,

Class 10 Science Activity 4.6 Page No. 72

Teacher’s demonstration:

1. Drop a small piece of sodium, about the size of a couple of grains of rice, into ethanol (absolute alcohol).
2. What do you observe?
3. How will you test the gas evolved?

Observations:
Sodium is an inflammable substance hence, it should be handled very carefully. When we place it in alcohol, hydrogen gas is evolved and sodium ethoxide is formed,
2Na + 2CH₃CH₂OH → 2CH₃CH₂ONa⁺ + H₂ ↑

Class 10 Science Activity 4.7 Page No. 73

1. Compare the pH of dilute acetic acid and dilute hydrochloric acid using both litmus paper and universal indicator.
2. Are both acids indicated by the litmus test?
3. Does the universal indicator show them as equally strong acids?

Observations:
The litmus test and pH test show the acidity and alkalinity of substance or chemical:

Class 10 Science Activity 4.8 Page No. 73

1. Take 1 ml ethanol (absolute alcohol) and 1 ml glacial acetic acid along with a few drops of concentrated sulphuric acid in a test tube.
2. Warm in a water-bath for at least five inutes as shown in Figure.
3. Pour into a beaker containing 20-50 ml of water and smell the resulting mixture.
   

Observations:
When acetic acid reacts with alcohol a new compound with an ester functional group is formed. It has fruit like smell. This reaction is called esterification reaction.

Class 10 Science Activity 4.9 Page No. 74

1. Take a spatula full of sodium carbonate in a test tube and add 2 ml of dilute ethanoic acid.
2. What do you observe?
3. Pass the gas produced through freshly prepared lime-water. What do you observe?
4. Can the gas produced by the reaction between ethanoic acid and carbonate be identified by this test?
5. Repeat this Activity with sodium hydrogen carbonate instead of sodium carbonate.

Observations:
Sodium acetate is produced when we add carbonate or hydrogen carbonate to acetic acid.
2CH₃COOH + Na₂CO₃ → 2CH₃COONa + H₂O + CO₂
CH₃COOH + NaHCO₃ → CH₃COONa + H₂O + CO₂

Class 10 Science Activity 4.10 Page No. 74

1. Take about 10 mL of water each in two test tubes.
2. Add a drop of oil (cooking oil) 10 both the test tubes and table them as A and B.
3. To test tube B add a few drops of soap solution.
4. Now shake both the test tubes vigorously for the same period of time.
5. Can you see the oil and water layers separately in both the test tubes immediately after you stop shaking them?
6. Leave the test tubes undisturbed for some time and observe. Does the oil layer separate out? In which test tube does this happen first?

Observations:
Yes, a layer of oil separates out by reacting with the soap solution. Dirt has an oily nature. It happens first in test tube B.

MP Board Class 10th Science Solutions