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Important Questions and Answer for Board Exam
(Short Questions-Answers)
Write summary of any one ( Prose-Section) 2024 hole at the top and extracts the seeds. He fills the hole with tea
1. The Artist leaves.
2. How Free is the Press After that, he polishes it with the wine left over by his
3. Ideas That Have Helped Mankind father in the glass. Seibei developed a passion for gourds. But
4. A Marriage Proposal one day he caught with gourds in his school and the teacher
5. Indian Civilization and Culture snatched the gourd from Seibei and complained to his father.
Write summary of any one ( Poetry -Section) Seibei’s father crushed all the gourds which were hung
1. My Grand-Mother's House on the wall at Seibei’s house and scolded him.
2. Fire-Hymn The teacher gave this gourd to the porter of the school
3. Snake and after two months, he sold that gourd to the curio-dealer
4. The Soldier for 50 yen and the dealer sold it to a collector for 600 yen.
5. Now The Leaves Are Falling Fast Now Seibei is engaged in making pictures.
Important Essay for Board Exam – 2024 Thus, this story shows how the interest of Seibei was
1. Unity in Diversity/Unity is strength/ National crushed.
Integration 2. How Free is the Press
2. 'Health is Wealth' ‘How Free is the Press’ is an essay written by Dorothy L.
3. Discipline Sayers. In this essay she writes with clarity of thought to make
4. Pollution a strong case against misreporting by the press or against the
5. Value of Time freedom of the press.
6. Aim in life The poetess says that without a free press there can be no
7. My Hobby/Cricket free people. Usually, the press is controlled by two chief
8. The Book You Like Most factors.
9. Festivals The first is the advertisers and the second is the proprietor.
10. Corruption The press is restricted during the war and emergency.
11. Elections The six charges against the press framed by the author are
12. Newspaper false Emphasis, Garbling, Inaccuracy, Reversal of the fact,
13. Terrorism Random Invention and Miracle-mongering.
14. Unemployment
3. Ideas That have Helped Mankind
Write summary of any one (Prose-Section) “Ideas That have Helped Mankind” is an essay written
1. The Artist by Bertrand Russell, who is one of the best-known
‘The Artist’ is a short story by a Japanese short story writer intellectuals.
Shiga Naoya. It is a story of a Japanese talented boy. This In this essay, the writer says that a thousand years ago
story shows how the adult often causes damage the talent of a man is like an animal. He lived in forests and caves. They
small child. have no knowledge about agriculture. Now, we have
Seibei was a twelve years old child. He studied in a discovered many things. Now we have many facilities.
primary school. After class, instead of playing with other So, we are superior to animals. We invented many things. On
children, he usually wandered about the town looking for this way, civilization has helped us.
gourds.
In the evening, he would sit in the corner of leaving
room working on his newly acquire fruit. He makes a neat
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4. A Marriage Proposal beautiful and comfortable. In course of time, the grandmother
‘A Marriage Proposal’ is a very beautiful comedy by one of died.
the well-known writer Anton Chekhov. She left that house and went to live in another house. After
Smartly dressed in evening suit, Lomov comes with a some time, she went there to see the house.
marriage proposal for Natalia. In course of their conversation She became sad to see the pitiable condition of the house.
Lomov and Natalia come upon the issue of the ownership of Everything was changed. Snakes were moving. Bushes has
the meadows and started quarrelling with each other. grown around. The poetess remembered her grandmother’s
Soon Choobookov joined the discussion and supports love.
Natalia’s claim. Lomov ultimately leaves the house in anger.
Lomov is persuaded to come back. 2.Fire-Hymn
Again, controversy arises over the quality of dogs. Lomov The poem ‘Fire-Hymn’ has been composed by Keki N.
and Natalia argue hard to prove the superior quality of his or Daruwala. In this poem he tells about a burning ghat.
her dog. Burning ghat is a place where dead bodies are burnt.
Natalia’s father Choobookov lies in the ground and says to While moving on the bank of the river, the poet saw cruel
Lomov and Natalia, accept the marriage proposal. Finally, redness of the flames. The sky looked like a red ball.
both are accepted the marriage proposal. The sky was full of smoke that came from the fire. The
smoke swallowed everything.
5.Indian Civilization & Culture The poet will never forget this fire. He admits that he had
Indian Civilization & Culture is an essay, which has never such fire since his birth. He feels that he might have
been written by the Father of Nation Mahatma Gandhi (1869- committed some mistake.
1948). In this essay, Gandhi Jee described about the feature of He delivered his first child to the flame because the
Indian civilization and culture. The ancient civilization of tower of silence is far from his house. He is sorry for that. He
Greece, Rome, Egypt and China are gone but Indian begs pardon for that. He admits the fact that fire can destroy
civilization is still secure. anything.
Indian civilization is based on good conduct. It points 3.Snake
out the path of duty and teaches us to uphold moral principles. The poem ‘Snake’ has been composed by D. H. Lawrence. In
He says that our civilization does not depend on multiplying this poem he tells about a snake.
our wants. But upon restricting wants self-denial. One day, the poet felt thirsty. He came out to drink
He says that our civilization cannot be beaten in the world water. He saw a snake coming to drink water there. The snake
because we are following the path that our ancestors made for looked good, silent and peaceful. See its politeness, the poet
us. Gandhi Gee says that mind is a restless bird the more it did not become afraid at all. But after some time, he decided
gets the more it wants and remains unsatisfied. So, we should to kill it.
control our desire. He picked up stick and hit the snake. It felt pain. But it
At last, Gandhi Jee says that we should not adopt modern moved its body and went into the hole of the ground.
civilization because modern civilization is based on worship Now the poet did not want to kill. He began to repent for
of the material. his deeds as it looked simple and innocent. He wanted to see
again.
Write summary of any one (Poetry -Section)
1.My Grandmother’s House 4.THE SOLDIER
The poem ‘My Grandmother’s House’ is a beautiful poem RUPERT BROOKE (1887-1915) was born in a well-to-do
composed by a great Indian poetess Kamala Das. academic family. His father was a housemaster at Rugby
In this poem, she describes her grandmother’s house School, where Rupert was educated before going to King’s
where she lived during her childhood. The house was very College, Cambridge.
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WB Yeats, the famous poet described him as the handsomest 4. What did the fire hymn say to the poet?
young man in England.” Ans :- The fire hymn said to the poet that he was forgiven. So
He assumed a symbolic role that eventually turned into the the poet decided not to commit such a sin again in his life.
myth of a young and beautiful fallen warrior.
He died of septicaemia on April 23, 1915, off the island of 5. How are autumn and summer related to spring?
Lemnos in the Aegean on his way to a battle at Gavipoli. Ans:- As we know that both autumn and summer are related
Brooke is remembered as a ‘war poet’ who inspired patriotism to spring because the autumn comes with the spring and it
in the early phase of the First World War. His reputation invites the summer. They make the fruit, grain etc. ready.
chiefly rests on five war sonnets of which the soldier’ is
undoubtedly the best and the most anthologised. 6. How would the poet in “Soldier” like to be
remembered if at all he dies in the battle? (How does the
5.Now the Leaves Are Falling “Soldier” like to be remembered after his death?)
‘Now the Leaves Are Falling Fast” is a nature poem Ans :- Here the poet wants that the land where his body is
composed by W. H. Auden. (Wystan Hugh Auden). In this buried after his death, will be of England. He must be
poem, the poet says that about the Autumn season. remembered with his country’s name because he loves his
According to the poet in this poem he says that leaves are country very much.
falling. They leave their branches. Trees have become
leafless. They look bald. 7. Why and how did the snake come out of the hole/
They are covered with snow look very beautiful. This fissure?
sight becomes lovely. The bird nightingale has stopped Ans.- It was a very hot day and the snake was very thirsty. So
singing. It is sad to see this sight. Hands are frozen. it came out of the hole/fissure to drink water. It came by
At last, the poet, in this poem speaks that death is trailing its slackness body.
certain.
8. In what sence does the fire forget its dead? Or, What is
Set - I (Short Qns.-Ans. poetry) fire’s debauchery?
1.What happens in Autumn? Ans:- Here the poet says that the main work of fire is to burn
Ans:- In the Autumn season, plants and trees are with flowers everything and change into ashes, but it leaves some parts
and fruit. Greenery adds beauty in nature. It is really a which are half-burnt. So the poet says that it is fire’s
pleasant season. Many kinds of birds, fruit etc can be seen in debauchery. It means that it forgets its dead.
this season. It is not second to the spring.
9. Which event does the expression, the burning ghat
2. How did the snake drink water? refer to?
Ans :- The snake sipped water with straight mouth through its Ans:- The expression the burning ghat refers to the cremation
gums into its slack long body. It drunk softy. It sometimes of the body and where the fire burns most of the body and
looked changes into ashes.
hither and thither then drank much water.
10. How does the burning ghat look? or what does the
3.Why is Macavity called/termed a “Criminal.” poet say about burning ghat?
Ans.- Macavity is called/termed a criminal because he defies Ans :- According to the poet, the burning ghat is very fearful.
the law The redness of fire shows its cruelty. The fire burns
and commits crime after crime. He loots food, drinks milk, everything and the passers-by are frightened to see its cruelty.
kills small dogs, steals jewels, removes important paper but
after crime, he is never found there.
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11. Why does the poet call “Macavity, a mystery cat”? 18. Why does the poet want to go away from his beloved?
Ans.- The poet calls Macavity a mystery cat because he is not Ans:- The poet wants to go away from his beloved beacuse
an ordinary criminal. He is a master criminal. He is called the he knows that death is sure, and he has to die, but he wants
hidden paw. After crime, he disappears from the crime place complete his journey. He wants to be happy to do so.
so the police of London are perplexed
19. Why did the poet feel honoured?
12. Why was the speaker (Kamala Das) proud of living in Ans:- The poet felt honoured because he thought that the
that house? snake came before him as a guest. It came to his water-trough
Ans:- She was proud of living in that house because she to drink water so he wanted to let the snake drink easily.
received much love and affection from her grand-mother
there. She couldn’t get such love at stranger’s doors. 20. What will happen when the poet dies in the poem "An
Epitaph"?
13. Why does the speaker (Kamala Das) say that she has Ans.:- Nobody will remember that beautiful lady of the west
lost her way? country when the poet dies.
Ans :- She says that she has lost her way because she is very
far from the house where she received much love from her 21. What is the belief prevailing in Sicily about snake?
grand- mother. She has a great desire to go there but is unable Ans.- According to the poet, in Sicily, it is believed that the
to go. black snakes are innocent but the gold are poisonous so they
must be killed.
14. What was poet's reaction after hitting the snake?
Ans:- When the poet hit the snake, he regretted for his mean 22. What do trolls do in the leafless wood?
work. He thought that he did wrong. So after hitting the snake, Or, What conditions prevail in the leafless woods?
the poet's reaction was not good. Ans:- The trolls run after their food, but the woods become
leafless and they get nothing to eat. Here the poet wants to say
15. Was the Snake concious of the poet's presence? that in the end of life, No one comes to help anybody and all
Ans:- Yes, the snake was concious of the poet's presence. He have to die one day.
looked at the poet vaguely but he was thirsty and began to sip
water. 23. How does the poet describe Macavity's pranks?
Ans:- As we know that Macavity is a mystery cat. He is called
16. Is the speaker in the soldier afraid of death? the hidden paw. He breaks the law. He is never found after the
Ans :- No. he is not afraid of it. He thinks if he dies and his crime. So the Scotland yard never find out this master
body is buried in the foreign field, it will be of England for criminal. He loots food, kills pets, steals jewels, drinks milk
ever. and he is always wide awake. These all types of activities are
his pranks.
17. What does the poet mean when he says , “And when I
crumble, who will remember?” 24. Why did the house go into silence in My Grand-
Ans:- Here the poet wants to say that nobody will remember Mother's House?
that beautiful lady of the west country when he dies. So he Ans:- The grand-mother of the poetess died and there was
says, “when I crumble, who will remember”? nobody else to take care of the house so it went into silence.

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25. What does the poet mean by “ The voice of my 7. What will make the speaker’s journey speedier?
education?” Ans:- More wings and spurres (motives) will make his
Ans :- Here the poet wants to say that on the one hand, he journey speedier.
wants to kill the snake because it is poisonous but on the other
hand he thinks that he should not kill it because it came before 8. What is an Epitaph?
him to drink water. At last, his education forced him to hit it. Ans:- An Epitaph is an inscription on the tomb in the memory
of the dead.
Set-II
1. Why did the poetess (Kamala Das) want to go to her 9. In what sense does the sun conspire with autumn?
grand- mother’s house? Ans:- The sun conspires with Autumn to fill all fruit with
Ans:- She remembers her grand-mother and her love. There ripeness.
was a complete picture of everything in her memory. so she
wanted to go there to have a look for her inner satisfaction. 10. Where did the speaker once receive love?
Ans:- The speaker once received love at her Grand-Mother's
2. What feeling did the poetess have after her grand- House. She said that she could not forget it and she couldn't
mother's death? receive such love any where else.
Ans:- She feels that nobody is there to take care of that house.
Now she is very far from that house. But she can't forget that (Short Qns.-Ans. prose Set - I)
house and her grand-mother's love. she remembers each and 1. How did Seibei's father react to the teacher's
every- thing and loses herself in her memories. complaint? (What was the reaction of Seibei's father after
the teacher's complaint)
3. How do we complete our last journey to the grave? Ans:- When he knew about the teacher's complaint, he
Ans:- We complete our last journey to go the grave by became angry. He shouted at him, seized him by the collar
completing our life-cycle. One day, the messenger of death and gave him a sound beating and smashed all the gourds.
comes and take us away from the world. He become old, feels
loneliness and in the end of life. We become inactive and die. 2. What does Martin Luther say about the life of
negroes? Ans:- Martin Luther says that the life of negroes
4. What does the poet think about beauty? is very miserable.
Ans:- According to the poet, beauty is not permanent. It Their condition is not changed. They have no charm in their
vanishes and passes but it is rare in the world. lives and they are completely cut off from society.

5. Why did the poet want/decide to wait in the poem, 3. Why does Dr. Zakir Husain call India “The young
“Snake”? state of an ancient people?”
Ans:- The poet thought that the snake came to the water- Ans:- He says so because our past is alive. It reminds the
trough before him, so he wanted/decided to wait. quality of present and expectations of future. So it must be
continued with the blessing of our ancient people. He says
6. What does the poet mean by “Power of levitation? that the country is of young people now.
Ans.- “Power of levitation” means capacity to rise and float in
the air. Here the poet says that Macavity could jump and 4. How did Nanukaka impress the minister/Sohan Lal
remain in the air for sometime like fakirs. Ratiram?
Ans:- Nanukaka impressed him by telling lies that he knows
many

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V.I.P.s like Hazart Barkat Ali, the ambassador etc. He tells treatments. The doctors can't facilitate them because of
that he has been the heriditary astrologer of Maharaja of poverty. So they have to face many difficulties.
Ninnor palace and many more in his loud voice. He assures
him that everything will in favour of him. 11. What was the role of fire in development?
Ans:- Fire made man powerful. By the help of it, man kept the
5. What is Dr. Zakir Hussain's concept of wild animals away, cooked food and kept his body warm. It
education?/What does he say about "education is a prime taught them how to save himself from others and make
instument"? animals fear etc.
Ans:- According to Dr. Zakir Hussain, education is a prime
instrument for making the nation developed. It is necessary 12. What made seibei's heart beat faster?
for the national purposes. Without it, the nation can't be Ans:- When Seibei saw a five inch long gourd, he was very
developed. much pleased and it made his heart beat faster, because it was
very different from other gourds. It wanted to buy it and make
6. Why did our ancestors dissuade us from luxuries and some special art on it.
pleasures?
Ans:- Our ancestors dissuaded us from luxuries and pleasures 13. Why is Gandhijee thankful to modern civilization?
because they observed that a man is not necessarily happy Ans:- He is thankful to modern civilization because he has
because he is rich or a man is unhappy because he is poor. learnt many things from western literature and he says that he
The rich are often seen to be unhappy and the poor to be is no hater of the west.
happy.
14. What does Mahatma Gandhi want his countrymen to
7. What is the reward of pregnancy for a young syltheti deal with modern civilization?
woman? Ans:- Mahatma Gandhi wants that his countrymen should
Ans:- The main reward of pregnancy for a young syltheti continue their own civilization and ignore/shun the modern
woman is that she gets liberty to go her own parents' house. civilization at all costs. He wants to take the good and leave
She is taken proper care there. After giving birth of her own the bad.
child, the naming ceremony is celebrated as a festival.
15. What do you mean by the term "Free Press"? Are
8. What is Civilization in the sense of the term? there restrictions on press in time of war?
Ans:- Our Civilization in its real sense of term does not Ans:- The free press means that there should be no restriction
consist in multiplication of wants. It consists in the deliberate and generally there should be no censorship by the
and voluntary restrictions of wants. government. In this respect the British press is under ordinary
conditions, singularly free. Yes, there are some restrictions on
9. Why is Zakir Husain overwhelmed? press in time of war. It is the guideline for the press during the
Ans:- Zakir Husain is overwhelmed because people made him war.
the President of India. So he expressed his happiness and
gratitude to them who placed him to the highest office in the 16. What was the great lesson that India had to teach the
land. west?
Ans:- Having the sense of humanity, the tradition and culture
10. What is the impact of poverty in medical field? of purity were the great lessons that India had to teach the
Ans:- There is a bad impact of poverty in medical field west.
because the poor are not able to get expensive drugs and

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17. In what dress did the author go to the minister along 24. What are two factors that control ‘‘Editorial Policy’’
with Nanukalea? Ans:- The editorial policy is controlled by two factors-Firstly
Ans:-The author went to the minister in Jodhipuri coat and the interest of the advertisers and secondly the welfare or the
orange turban along with Nanukaka. wealth of the owner of the press.

18. What is the superstition associated with acquiring new 25. What are the two aspects of work that he talks about?
clothes and instruments for baby before birth? Ans:- The two aspects of work that he talks about are (i)
Ans.- The main superstition associated with acquiring new Indivisual work, (ii) Social work. Both are related to each-
cloths and instruments for the baby before birth was other.
considered as a bad luck. So they didn’t want to do these
things before the birth of the baby. 26. In what context does Zakir Husain say, “Bharat Is My
Home”.
19. When is censorship imposed on the press? Ans:- He says “Bharat Is My Home” when he delivers his
Ans:- Censorship is generally imposed during emergency or speech after taking the oath as the president of India. He
war-time because the government take swift decision and thinks that he is the president of this country and it is like his
strong actions. home and its people are like his family. Here, he expresses his
national feelings.
20. What is the pledge taken by the negroes?
Ans:- The Negroes pledge that they will never turn back untill 27. What does our (Indian) Civilization depend upon?
or unless they get their rights. They want to continue their Ans:- Our Civilization depends upon our restricting wants and
marching for their real freedom and justice. self- control. It does not depend on multiplying wants.

21. What does Martin Luther King's speech reveal? 28. What did Martin Luther want for the Negroes?
Ans:- Martin Luther King's speech reveals that there should Ans:- Martin Luther wanted nothing but freedom for the
be no differences between the colours of skin. He wants the negroes. He wanted the same opportunity, facility and
same rights, citizenship and opportunities for the Negro citizenship for them.
community. He is a great orator and can change their
conditions. He has great faith in him and his struggle. 29. Why is Lomov unable to speak about marriage?
Ans:- Lomov does not believe that choobookov will accept
22. Why did the writer not mind her host eating in the his proposal. He has hesitation and fear, so he is unable to
opposite corner of the room? speak about marriage.
Ans:- The writer did not mind her host eating in the opposite
corner of the room because she thought that it was due to the 30. Why does Gandhiji says“mind is a restless bird”?
difference of culture. Ans:- He says so because we have many desires. The more we
get, the more we want. So we must control over our desires
23. How did our ancestors enjoy “True Home Rule?” and mind. It is really like a restless bird because it is never
Ans:- Our ancestors enjoyed true “Home Rule”. They always satisfied.
be- lieved in "peaceful life". The common people lived
independently and followed their agricultural occupation. 31. What did Benjy understand about the business of
They were satisfied with what they had. They followed their hens?
own rules. Ans.- Benjy understood about the business of hens that he
would earn money by selling eggs. so he did a lot and took all
possible care of hens.
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32. What was the condition of a man in the beginning? 39. What are the two defects that Choobookov finds in the
Ans:- The condition of a man in the beginning was miserable. dog of Lomov?
He led nomadic life. He was afraid of animals because he Ans:- Choobookov finds that the dog of Lomov is old and its
lived in caves and jungles (forest). He hard no much muzzle is too short.
knowledge of food, life-style etc.
40. What according to Lomov, is the main defect of Leap?
33. How did the domestication of animals start? Ans:- According to Lomov the main defect of Leap is that it
Ans:- The Domestication of animals started by taming has pug jaw. Its lower jaw is shorter than its upper jaw. That
animals according to needs. Some animals were used for was not good.
ploughing, some were used for food and other purposes. It
made man very different. 41. What silent belief did Benjy's parents cherish about
their land?
34. What is the main difference between Indian and Ans:- Benjy's parents were cherished by having the silent
western Civilization? belief that one day The earth will out row poverty and their all
Ans:- The main difference between both of them is that the problems will be solved.
Indian Civilization depends on self-control and restricting
wants but west- ern Civilization depends on human wants, 42. What are the trails and tribulations that Martin
materialism and luxurious life, discoveries and inventions. Luther King Jr. talks about?
Ans :- By using these words, Martin Luther talks about the
35. What is the different between the east and west in the hardship and torments people who had to suffer when they
matters of mother child relationship? raised their voice against the injustice and discrimination. He
Ans:- In the east, the relationship between mother and child is wants to suggest the
more important than the relationship between husband and negroes to continue their work with faith.
wife. But in the west, it is regarded as outrageous that a Set - III (Story of English)
woman would lose her own name and known as the mother of 1. What is drama? *What are dramatic elements/feature
her first-born. of drama?
Ans:- Drama is a Greek word that means 'thing done' as
36. What did Benjy want do with money? acting. "Drama" and "play" are synonyms but the word
Ans:- Benjy want to purchase the piece of land from sanders. "Drama" is more popular than the world "play" in our country.
He earned much and purchased of land. Dramatic elements are -Plot, character, Dialogue, Gestures
and scenic effect.
37. What kind of gourd did seibei like and what did the
think of Bakin's gourd? 2. What are dramatic structures of a tragedy?
Ans:- Seibei liked even and symmetical gourd but he did not Ans:- The dramatic structures of a tragedy are-Exposition,
like the knotted gourd. He thought that Bakin's gourd is not complications, crisis, Denouement and catastrophe.
good. To him, it was just a clumsy big thing.
3. Write "types of drama"?
38. What is “Linguistic emergency?” Ans:- Tragedy, comedy, Tragi-comedy, farce, one Act play.
Ans:- Linguistic emergency is that type of situation in which a
person always turns to his mother tongue. 4. When did the great vowel shift take place?
Ans:- The great vowel shift took place during the middle
English period. During this period, pronunciation of the words
was changed with the correct uses of vowels.
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5. Name four countries where English is used as a second 13. Why are the Indians quick learners of English ?
language. Ans:- The Indians are quick learners of English because they
Ans:- The four Countries where English is used as a second belong to Indo-European family. In India, they are dependent
language are India, Singapore, Malaysia and Nigeria. on English for official, commercial work, Global relationships
and job etc.
6. Write the name of dialects of Middle English :-
Ans:- Northern, Southern, East Midland, West Midland and 14. Who were known as University wits? Write names.
Kentish. Ans:- The Predecessors of William Shakespeare were known
as University wits.They were John Lilly, Tomas Kyd, George
6. Write the name of four dialects of old English :- peele, Robert Greene, Christopher Marlow.
Ans:- Northumbrian, Merican, West saxon and Kentish.
15. Write /Describe in short the difficulties faced by
8. Name four countries where English is used as mother Indians in learning English.
tongue First language. Ans:- Indians face many difficulties related to the correct use
Ans:- The four countries where English is used as mother of words, rules of grammar, English environment and
tongue are UK, USA, Australia and Canada. guidelines. They have lack of words and no good
pronunciation.
9. Name four areas/countries where English is used
extensively or as a foreign language. 16. What was the impact of the norman conquest on
Ans:- The four areas where English is used extensively are vocabulary of English?
France, Germany, Brazil and Maxico. Ans:- As we know that there was a great impact of the norman
conquest on vocabularies of English. Its result was also seen
10. What is farce/masque/parallelism? because the influence of French on English language was
Ans. -Farce :- It is a dramatic work designed to excite clear with many French words replacing English vocabularies.
laughter. It denotes to comedy. Dances and disguise also The word stock was influenced and the idioms and grammar
come under it. were also affected in the middle English.
Masque:- It is a dramatic entertainment. It involves dances
and disguise. 17. What has made English “The most gloriously impure
Parallelism :- It means resemblance that is an important language?” Ans.- The borrowing of many new words from
feature of the redupliction of motives interest and themes of a Latin, French, Spanich, Italy, Canada etc made English “the
drama most gloriously impure language.
11. What realisation led to the borrowings (from different
18. How can we improve our English?
languages)? Or, What led English to borrowings?
Ans:- We can improve our English by getting heart the
Ans:- The development, growth and changing made English
English words, learning pronunciation, using the rules of
realize that their vocabulary lacked the words to express the
grammar and framing sentences and reading, writing and
ideas. This led to the brorrowing from Latin, French, Greek,
speaking.
Italian, Spanish and other languages.
12. Which speech came to be known as “Received Pronun- 19. Name two/five works of shakespeare?
ciation”? Ans:- The works of shakespeare are Macbeth, Othelo/Twelve
Ans. :- Received Pronunciation (R.P.), commonly called BBC Night, The Merchant Of Venice and Romeo and Juliet.
English and standard British Pronunciation or southern British
Pronunciation is an accent of standard of English in the U.K.
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20. Write (Periods in the history of English) :- has its own charm and sweetness. The poet sometimes feels
Ans:- Old English(OE) - AD 449-AD 1066, Middle English that it is better than the song of spring, so he says “Where are
(ME)-AD 1150-AD1500 & Modern English -AD 1500 the songs of spring."
onwards.
2. Cold, impossible, ahead Lists the mountain’s lovely
21. Name three indian Poets and their works- head Whose white water fall could bless Travellers in their
Ans:- (i) Aurobindo Ghosh-The Savitri last distress.
(ii) Sarojini Naidu-Songs of Radha/Village song/A soul's Ans :- These lines have been taken from "Now the leaves are
Prayer falling fast", composed by a great poet, W.H.Auden. Here, the
(iii) Toru Dutt - Lotus. poet says that in the last stage of life, man feels that white
water fall is seen but he knows that everything is like a
22. Write the name of three modern English novelists. traveller in last distress.
Ans.(a) Jane Austen (b) Charles Dickens (c) Daniel Defoe.
3. Here lies a most beautiful lady Light of step and heart
23. Write names of two works of John Dryden was she I Think she was the most beautiful lady That ever
Ans:- (i) The two names of John Dryden’s works are (i) The was in the west Country.
Indian Queen and (ii) The wild Gallant. Ans :- These lines have been taken from "An Epitaph"
composed by a great poet, Walter De La Mare. Here the poet
24. Did language play a role in human development? expresses his sad feelings. He weeps bitterly at the grave and
Ans.- Yes, language played a role in human development. says that a beautiful lady is lying in the grave. She used to
Without language, it is not easy to exchange ideas or express move at that place but she spent her last moment there itself.
feelings or learn anything easily for new discoveries and She is no more now. The poet thinks that she was the most
inventions or anything else. beautiful lady that ever was born in the west Country. He is
really very sad and thinks for the lady whom he loves very
25. Why was latin no longer in use? much.
Ans:- Latin was no longer in use because many French and
other words were borrowed and used. Mainly a large number 4. I Celebrate Myself and sing myself And what I assume
of French words entered the language and many of French you shall assume for every atom belonging to me as good
words were related to the dignidy and honour of the royal belongs to you
office. Ans :- These lines have been taken from “Song Of
Myself”,composed by Walt Whitman. Here the poet sings a
26. What standarized English spelling and pronunciation? song about life. He says that there is no difference between
Ans:- The Great vowel shifting rules and borrowing of words him and the other person. He has the same atom of blood,
standrized English spelling and pronunciation. The Printing feelings and everything as others have. So he gives a message
press also helped to make them more powerful and standard. through these lines that all are same and he came as all came.
So persons should not quarrel with one- another. Life is a
Explanation(Poem) beautiful thing and everybody should believe in goodness.
1. Where are the songs of spring? Ay, where are they?
Think not of them, thou hast they music too,- 5. There is a house now far away where once I received
Ans:- These lines have been taken from the poem, “Ode to love. That woman died, The house withdrew into silence,
Autumn”, Composed by a great romantic poet, John Keats. snakes moved.
Here the poet says that the autumn season has its own Ans:- These lines have been taken from “My Grand Mother’s
music/song that is created by different birds, crickets etc. It House”, Composed by Kamala Das. Here the poetess says that
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her grand - mother died and she is very far from that house. 10. Washed by the river, blest by suns of home And think,
Now the house withdrew into silence. There may be darkness this heart, all evil shed away
in the house and snakes may be moving among books. No one A pulse in the eternal mind, no less Gives, somewhere
is there now so the house has been changed into a lonely back the thoughts by England given.
house. Ans:- These lines have been taken from “The soldier,”
composed by Rupert Brooke. Here the poet praises England
6. But Beauty vanishes, beauty passes However, rare, rave and everything of England. He says that England has given
it be, and when I crumble, who will remember This lady of him everything. He washes himself in its river and gets
the west country? blessing of the sun also. He does not have evils in his mind.
Ans :- These lines have been taken from “An Epitaph”, His hearts begins to beat to think about war. He says if there is
Composed by Walter De La Mare. Here the poet says that no war in the country then it will become like a heaven. He
beauty is not permanent. It vanishes or passes but it is rare in remembers each and every thing that has been given by his
the west country. He repents that nobody will remember her country.
after his death.
11. Now the leaves are falling fast, Nurses flower will not
7. But beleeve that I shall make speedier journey, since I last, Nurses to the graves are gone, And parms go rolling
take more wings and spurres then hee. on.
Ans :- These lines have been taken from “Sweetest Love I Ans :- These lines have been taken from “Now the Leaves are
Don’t Goe”, Composed by a great poet, John Donne”. Here Falling Fast”, composed by W.H. Auden. Here, the poet says
the poet has used hyperboles to express his love. He says that that leaves begin to fall fast in the autum season and flowers
he can make speedier journey than the sun because the sun will not last long. They will go to the grave. It means that
has neither sense nor desire. He thinks that he has everything their life ended. The life cycle goes on like the prams go on
so he can do it very well. rolling. According to the poet, everybody has to die one day.
All will go to the grave, because death is sure.
8. O how feeble is man’s power That if good fortune fall,
cannot adde another houre..... 12.That thou lov'st mee, as thou say'st, If in thine my life
Ans:- These lines have been taken from “Sweetest Love, I thou waste, Thou art the best of mee.
Don’t Goe”, composed by a great metaphysical poet, John Ans:- These lines have been taken from “Sweetest Love I
Donne. Here the poet says that a man becomes weak when his Don’t Goe”, composed by John Donne. Here the poet
fortune does not favour. Then, he cannot add even a minute or expresses his feelings that he does not like his separation from
hour in his life. his beloved. He says that she loves him as she says. He says
that he has to die one day but he want to be united because he
9. It never forgot, and twenty years since As I consigned thinks that it is the best art for him.
my first born to the flame.
Ans :- These lines have been taken from the peom “Fire 13. And the nightingale is dumb, And Angel will not
Hymn”, composed by K.N.Daruwala. Here, the poet says come.
when his first son died, he sent him to the flame twenty years Ans:- These lines have been taken from, “Now the leaves are
ago. It was against his religion, but he had no other option. He falling fast”, composed by W.H. Auden. Here the poet says
feels that he that in the end of life, the nightingale is also dumb and
has committed a sin, but takes oath not to do so in future. nobody helps. Even the angel does not come to help. So in the
last stage of life, man becomes helpless.

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14. If I should die , think only this of me; That there’s 18. He drank enough And lifted his head dreamily, as one
some corner of a foreign field That is for ever England. who has drunken.
There shall be In that rich earth a richer dust concealed. Ans :- These lines have been taken from the poem, "Snake"
Ans:- These lines have been taken from, “The Soldier” which has been composed by D.H. Lawrence. Here, the poet
composed by a great war poet, Rupert Brooke. Here the poet says that the snake drank enough water and it lifted its head
expresses his deep love for his country. He says “if he dies in after getting satisfaction as one who has drunken.
foreign and his body is buried there, it will be the place of
England for ever.” He says so because his body of England is 19. “They who love one-another keepe Alive, n’er parted
there. According to him, the land is rich where his body of a bee”.
richer dust of England is buried. Ans:- These lines have been taken from “Sweetest Love I
Don’t Goe”, Composed by a great poet, John Donne”. Here
15. Broken, Yet rebellious, I swore this time To Save it the poet says that the person who loves anybody, can’t believe
from the sin of forgiving. in separation. So both should be united and never think for
Ans:- These lines have been taken form, ‘‘Fire-Hymn’’, parting from each-other. One who loves someone, takes care
composed by Keki N. Daruwala. Here the poet syas that he and does not want to be parted, because a lover can’t live
was very sad to see the half burnt parts. Being a parsi, he sent without his love.
his first born child to the flame against his religion. So he
thinks that he committed a sin and he swore to save it from his 20. Macavity, Macavity, There is no one like Macavity...
sin of forgetfulness. or For he’s fined in feline shape, a monster of depravity.
Ans:- These lines have beeen taken from “Macavity. The
16. When thou sigh'st, thou sigh'st not winde But sigh'st mystery cat”, composed by T.S.Eliot. Here, the poet says that
my soule away Macavity is a mystery cat. There is no any other cat like
Ans:- These lines have been taken from the poem, ‘‘Sweetest Macavity. He is fined and feline in shape. He is known for his
Love, I Don' Goe’’ Composed by a grent methaphysical poet, mischievious deeds. He is called a master criminal and he is a
John Donne. Here the poet syas that he can feel his beloved's monster of depravity. He commits crime after crime but he is
sighing. He wants that his beloved should not sigh and shed never found there after the crime.
tears. If she keeps on weeping, his life blood will decay. The
poet never likes such things but he can feel everything 21. “Macavity’s a ginger Cat,......
whatever happens in his beloved's life. he’s half asleep, he is always wide awake”
Ans:- These lines have been taken from “Macavity: The
17. I lived in such a house and Was proud , and loved I Mystery Cat”, composed by a great poet, T.S. Eliot. Here the
who have lost My way and beg now at strangers’ doors to poet says that Macavity is a ginger. His eyes are sunken in, his
Receive love head is highly domed, his coat(skin) is dusty, his whiskers are
Ans:- These lines have been taken from “My Grand-Mother’s uncombed and he moves his head like a snake. When anybody
house”, composed by a great poetess, Kamala Das. Here, she thinks that he’s half-asleep, he is always wide awake. It means
wants to say that nobody can believe that she used to live in that he is always alert.
such a house. But she was proud of it because she received
much love and affection from her grand-mother there. Though 22. He lifted his head from his drinking, as cattle do, And
she has lost her way, she remembers each and every thing. looked at me vaguely, as drinking cattle do.
She says that she can’t get such love at stranger’s door. Ans:- These lmes have been taken from the poem, ‘‘The
Snake’’, composed by D. H. Lawrence. Here, the poet says
that the snake lifted his head from his drinking , as cattle do.
He looked at him vaguely, as drinking cattle do. But after
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sometime, he began to drink water. The poet enjoyed his Ans. These lines have been taken from “Indian Civilization
activities and desribed in such ways. and Culture, written by Mahatama Gandhi. Here Gandhi ji
says that we have many desires and wishes. We want more
23. There, to peer through blind eyes of windows or Just and more. He says that our mind is a restless bird, the more it
listen to the frozen air Or in wild despair, pick an armful gets, the more it wants, still remains unsatisfied. So we must
of Darkness to bring it here to lie..... try to control over mind and desire. We should be satisfied
Ans:- These lines have been taken from “My Grand-Mother’s with what we have. Only then we can be controlled and can’t
house”, composed by a great poetess, Kamala Das. Here, she do anything against our conduct.
says that she has a great desire to go there and wants to have a -:For Practice:-
look from the window for her inner satisfaction. She wants to 1. I have a dream that one day this nation will rise and
listen to the cold wind. She wants to feel such types of live out the true meaning of its creed ...............
happiness that she used to feel there with her grand-mother. Ans:- These lines have been taken from “I Have A Dream” a
Now, her grand-mother is no more, so she thinks that there very good speech which was delivered by Martin Luther King
will be darkness in that house be- cause nobody is there to Jr.. Here Martin Luther King Jr. says that he wants to see
take care. She imagines that the brooding dog may be Albama as a developed nation that will have no racial
standing behind her bed-room’s door. She is lying and keeps distinction. He says that his dream will be fulfilled one day
on thinking about all the things of that house. and all the white and black persons will enjoy the same rights.
2. This means that the cheap daily paper which goes
24. And yet those voices" If you were not afraid, you everywhere, has most influence ..............
would kill him. Ans:- These lines have been taken from “How Free Is The
Ans:- These lines have been taken from the best poem, Snake Press, written by a great essayist Dorothy L. Sayers. Here she
which has been composed by D. H. Lawrence. Here the poet wants to say that the newspaper is very cheap but it is a great
wants to say that his education said to him, "If you were not source to influence the people. It has special expression and
afraid, you would kill him". At first he couldn't decide to kill opinions that affect the people well. because it has most
the snake but at last he thought of Killing it because it was influence.
poisonous. His education said to him not to kill. Really the 3. Seibei is now engrossed in his pictures. He no longer
poet was afraid of it but at last decided to kill it. feels any bitterness towards the teachers.
Ans:- These lines have been taken from a very good story.
25. Hedge crickets sing, and now with treble croft. The ‘‘The Artist’’, written by a great Japanese writer, Shiga
red breast whistles from a garden croft: And gathering Naoya. Here, the writer says that Seibei is now engrossed in
swallos twitter in the sky. his pictures. He no longer feels any bitterness towards the
Ans:- These lines have been taken from "TO Autumn", teachers. He left his hobby of collecting gourds and making
composed by a great romantic poet, John Keats. Here the poet lovely images on them. He began painting pictures. Later, his
describes the natural beauty of the autumn season. He says father forbade him to do so.
that in this season, the hedge Crickets also sing and red 4. When we speak of “freedom of press, we usually mean
breast/robin can be seen flying and whistling in the garden. freedom ”
The gathering swollows twitter in the sky. All these things Ans:- These lines have been taken from “How free is the
add natural beauty. press”, written by Dorothy L. Sayers. Here she says that there
should be freedom for the press. It should not be restricted
Explanation (Prose-section) completly but there should be some control also over it.
Sample:- “Our mind is a restless bird. The more it gets, Freedom of press does not mean only technical and restricted
the more it wants, still remains unsatified” .................. sense but it should be with freedom of expression without
completely restricted sense.
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5. Even more important than the domestication of animals on uses and the ways of thinking. So the authoress says that it
was the invention of agriculture, which, however....... . has its good aspects as well as its bad aspects.
Ans:- These lines have been taken from "Idea that have helped
mankind", written by "Bertrand Russell". Here the writer says 10. .........he knew nothing about the stock markets, but he
that the invention of agriculture was more important than the knew everything about a hen...........
domestica- tion of animals. Later animals were tammed Ans:- These lines have been taken from a very interesting
though men were blood thirsty. Due to religion that type of story ‘‘The Earth’’, written by H. E. Bates. Here, the writer
activity lasted for many centuries. says that Benjy knew nothing about the stock markets. But he
knew everything about a hen. He understood everything about
6. The ways of managing child-birth the procedures. the business of hens. He thought that he might earn money by
Ans:- These lines have been taken from an essay,‘‘A Child is selling eggs.
Born’’ written by a feminist writer, Germaine Greer. Here, the
writer says that the ways of managing child birth may be 11. The very word “colour “ reminds me of the variety of
different in tradiional societies but it is accepted everywhere hue that is Indian life, as various as our own American hu-
because all have faith in this tradition. It makes the mother man sense.
free from mental burden and all the members take care of the Ans:- These lines have been taken from “India Through A
pregnant women. All wait for the child and all follow their Traveller’s Eyes”, written by Pearl S. Buck. Here, the writer
customs and traditions. says that India is a country where people of different colour,
caste, religion live but they have the sense of Indian life. They
7. We cannot be satisfied as long as the negro’s basic have unity amidst variety of hue. It is as similar as in
mobility is from a smaller ghetto to a larger one.. America.
Ans:- These lines have been taken from “I have a dream”.
Here martin Luther King Jr. wants nothing but changing in the 12. Benjy needed a woman to help with the hens and soon
life of negro community. He says that they are treated as he was saying that he and florence would be married .........
slaves. They have no charm in their lives and they lead hard Ans:- These lines have been taken from the chapter, "The
lives. So they must go to the larger place from the smaller Earth", written by H.E. Bates. Here, the writer says that Benjy
ghetto. needed a woman to help with his hens. He employed Florence
and soon he decided to marry her. He was charmed by her and
8. But I shall be told that it is neither number nor her work for the hens.
multiplicity of pleasures that make the glory of man..
Ans:- These lines have been taken from “Ideas That Have 13. Radha krishnan brought to the presidency a mental
Helped Mankind”, written by Bertrand Russell. Here the equipment, a degree of erudition and wealth of experience
writer says that man can be different from animals only by rarely to be found anywhere.
having intellect. We can be really civilized and cultured by Ans:- These lines have been taken from a good speech
having good moral qualities, not by pleasures that make the “Bharat is My Home” delivered by Dr. Zakir Husain, after
glory. taking oath as President of India. He takes oath for the loyality
to the constitution of India. Here he praises Dr. Radha Krishan
9. Religion is ever-present in Indian life, in its best as well who was a man of knowledge and always in favour of the
as in its worst aspects ................ right of people to live in dignity and with justice.
Ans:- These lines have been taken from “India Through A
Traveller’s Eyes”, written by a great essayist, Pearl S. Buck.
Here, she says that religion can be seen everywhere in Indian
life. It is both the aspects "good and bad aspects." It depends
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14. I have full faith in my people that they will bring forth Ans:- These lines have been taken from a good speech
the energy requisite for the satisfactory performances of “Bharat is My Home”, delivered by Dr. Zakir Husain after
thin duel task. taking oath as President of India. Here he expresses his
Ans:- These lines have been taken from, "Bharat is My happiness and gratitude to the people who made him the
Home" a part of the speech wihch was delivered by Dr. Zakir president of India. He takes oath for the loyality to the
Hussain. Here, he says that he has great faith in his people that constitution and our past culture. He promised to work for
they will bring forth the energy. The dual task of work is for nation’s strength and development. He always wants the
oneself and for society. Both types of word are related to each betterment of the country and the country-men.
other.
19. Civilization is that mode of conduct which points out
15. ‘‘You an Idiot’’ he shouted. There is absoutely no to man the path of duty .................
future for a boy like you.’’ Ans:- These lines have been taken from “Indian Civilization
Ans:- These lines have been taken from a story, The Artist and Culture, written by Mahatama Gandhi. Here he wants to
written by a very famous Japanese writer, Shiga Naoya. Here say that Civilization is that mode of conduct which points out
the writer says that the teacher started to scold Seibei when he to man the path of duty. So everybody should belive in his
cought him polishing the gourd in the class. In anger he says. duty. He should always think for his performance but with
‘‘You an Idiot’’, there is absoutely no future for a boy like good conduct.
you. His teacher wanted that the students should not pass their
time in such work. 20. The common people lived independently and followed
their agricultural occupation.
16. You two'd better hurry up and get married just do me Ans:- This line has been taken from the essay, ‘‘Indian
a favour and leave me in peace. Civilization and Culture’’ written by Mahatma Gandhi. Here,
Ans:- These lines have been taken from a comedy. ‘‘A Gandhi ji says that the common people lived independently
Marriage Pro- posal’’ written by a great Russian writer, Anton and followed their agricultural occupation. They believed in
Chekhov. Here,the writer says that choobookov wanted that their work and true home rule. They were satisfied with what
both Natalia and Lomov should get marriage very soon so they had. They didn't follow modern civilization.
here he says, ‘‘you two'd better hurry up and get married just
do me a favour and leave me in peace.’’ 21. At mother's insistence, I had taken two days' leave
from the office, and in the afternoon, I drove Nanukaka to
17. What ! That means he will be here for weeks! the North Block.
Ministers don't see people for weeks, months, ...... Ans:- These lines have been taken from a very interesting
Ans:- These lines have been taken from a very interesting story "A Pinch of Snuff", written by Manohar Malgaonkar.
story, ‘‘A Pinch of Snuff’’, written by Manohar Malgaonkar. The narrator was an under secretary and he did not like
Here, the narrator is very sad to know about Nanukaka's guesting, but his mother forced him so he took two days' leave
coming. He knew that his maternal uncle can't succeed in from the office and went to the station to receive Nanukaka.
meeting the minister for weeks, months......... He doesn't like In the afternoon, he went to the North Block with him. Really
guesting. He thought that he would stay for a long time he went there unwillingly.
because of his desire to see the ministers.
22. “I believe that the Civilization of India not to be
18. I must confess that I am overwhelmed by the trust my beaten”
people have placed in me by electing me to the highest Ans:- These lines have been taken from, “Indian Civilization
office ” and Culture”, written by Mahatma Gandhi. Here he expresses
his views on Indian Civilization. He says that Indian
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Civilization kept its basic character very safe and it can’t be bundle, nobody could break the bundle. We can learn the
beaten in the world. He says that many other countries same lesson from an army. The strength of an army is the
accepted western Civilization which depeneds on materialism strength of all the soldiers acting together as one.
but Indian Civilization Continued its ancient things which Similarly, the success of a hockey team or cricket
were liked by our ancestors. Indian Civilization is unique team is the result of united efforts. We should follow this
and it depends on restricting wants and self-control. principle in our personal lives. We should never indulge in
quarrel with anyone & if anyone disturbs or assaults us or our
23. “This tie-and-collor business is not good these day”. nation we should all fight against them together.
Ans:- This line has been taken from “A Pinch of Snuff”,
written by Manoher Malgaonkar. Here, Nanukaka says that 'Health is Wealth'
tie-and-collor has become a very common dress and it can’t 'Health is Wealth' is a popular proverb. It is very true
impress people easily. he says that traditional dress should not because we must have good health to enjoy life. If we are not
be used and dress must be worn according to the place and healthy, we won't be able to do anything. We must stay
need of work. healthy to have fun in life. We have to take care of our
physical health and our mental health. Only then can we be
Important Essay for Board Exam – 2024 truly healthy.
1. Unity in Diversity/Unity is strength/ National It's really the most important thing in life. The
Integration healthier you are, the more wealthier you will be. Hence, it's
2. 'Health is Wealth' essential to make the most of it. There are a number of ways
3. Discipline to do this, and it's all based on our daily habits.
4. Pollution To maintain good health, we must exercise regularly,
5. Value of Time eat healthy food, drink a lot of water, and stay active. Only if
6. Aim in life we practise this regularly, can we stay healthy. We also need
7. My Hobby/Cricket to meditate and think positively to keep our minds healthy.
8. The Book You Like Most Both our body and mind play equally important roles in
9. Festivals keeping us healthy.
10. Corruption We must also know about some other factors that
Unity in Diversity/Unity is strength/ National Integration affect our health. We should avoid packaged and junk food.
The proverb 'Unity is Strength/unity in diversity' We must eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. We should
shows the value of unity in life. And in every situation, there also keep ourselves and our surroundings clean. Along with
should be unity no matter how much diversity there is. Unity other things, a proper amount of rest is also important to stay
gives us strength in every aspect of life. In your family, in healthy. We must sleep for 7-8 hours every night. We can stay
your area, in your state and in your nation, everywhere it is healthy when we follow all these things together.
important. It unites us, strengthens us and gives more
oppurtunities to face the hardships of life. Discipline
Unity helps us in enjoying every moment of life. In Discipline is a basic necessity of life. The proper
the good moments of a marriage, in the sad moments of growth of life is impossible if there is no discipline in it.
sickness and death, it is the unity of the well-wishers that Discipline It is necessary in in all spheres of life.
makes the pleasure great and despair less. It makes life harmonious and useful. It is a must in the
A united family, a united society or a united nation is shaping of human character. It trains our mind. Man by
always powerful. The story of the farmer and his quarrelling temperament does not like restraints. It gives restraint. It
sons is well known to everyone. The sons could easily break shows us correcting our paths of life. It teaches us how to
each stick separately. But when the sticks were tied into a discharge our duties.
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A disciplinarian man gets respect and reward Time is the key of our life. Whether it is happiness,
everywhere. Without discipline there won't be difference sorrow, success, failure, everything is indirectly dependent on
between a man and an animal. time. It is necessary to understand the value of time with time
Our unbridled sentiments are controlled by the force otherwise you will regret for the rest of your life.
of discipline. Discipline costs nothing but pays rich dividends.
It is a key to success. Its value should never be under- Aim in life
estimated. Everyone should have an aim in life. Without a
proper aim no one can grow in life. As far as my aim is
Population concerned I want to be a teacher.
Pollutants are the key elements or components of I believe that a teacher is the pioneer of society. I
pollution which are generally waste materials of different think that educating children is the real blessing. Children are
forms. Pollution disturbs our ecosystem and the balance in the the future of the nation. I shall become a teacher and educate
environment. children. Thus I would be able to bring happiness in the lives
With rise of population and in increase in industries, the of the children. Children are innocent. They do not know what
problem of pollution is becoming more serious. Nowadays, to do and what should be done. I will guide them to learn and
the air, soil and water are polluted. The water of river is no become good citizens. I will help my children in getting ways
longer suitable for drinking. The air is no longer fit for to fulfil their dreams.
breathing. Release of industrial waste, mining and I believe that a good teacher is a challenge who can
deforestation exploits the soil. bring changes in the life of children. A teacher gets respect in
Pollution not only affect human beings but also the society. Now a days we can see that consumerist culture is
affects the nature, plants, fruits, vegetables, forests, animals emerging in the society. This culture does not care for the
etc. It is crucial to control pollution as the nature, wildlife and dignity of a teacher. I want to change this scenario. I hope I
human life are precious gifts to the mankind. We must take will do it.
steps to reduce pollution.
My Hobby/Cricket
Value of Time A hobby is a regular activity done for enjoyment,
We all know that time comes and goes but never typically during one's leisure time, not professionally just for
stays for anyone. Time is free for all of us, but no one can sell amusement. It gets rid of loneliness and prevents from
it or buy time. It is very important in the life of all of us.It has psychological problems.
a deep meaning. That's why it is necessary to understand the Everyone has hobby in their everyday's life. My
importance of time for a successful life. favourite hobby is cricket and my favourite player is
Time management plays an important role in our life. Time Mahendra Singh Dhoni. I play it with my friends on my
management is the first step towards success. Managing time leisure days.
means managing every moment of your life. Cricket is a sport that requires the use of a bat and ball. It is
It is said that time gives importance to those who easily one of the most prevalent sports in the world. This
give importance to time. Using time for good work will give game consists of two teams that include 11 players each. The
you good results and if you use it for bad work then it will main aim of the game is to score the highest number of runs.
surely give you bad results. It is played on a pitch in a field that is well-maintained for the
Many people do not value time, they think that same purpose.
money is all that makes them successful and happy. But later Although it started in England but later it spread
when he lost time, he came to know that money is nothing in through many other countries of the world, including India,
front of time. Although lost money can be earned later but Pakistan, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Bangladesh
once the time is gone, it will never be the same again.
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etc. Our Country India is a leading cricket playing country Festival should be celebrated with simplicity. People
today. I has won 2 world cups so far. belonging to other communities should be invited during
The game of cricket is really exciting and fascinating. It keeps religious festivals. This will help in promoting national
the spectators spell-bound. Those who cannot make it to the integration and communal harmony.
stadium enjoy the game on their television set. Corruption
Playing Cricket keeps me fit, active and healthy. It always In its simplest sense, corruption may be defined as an
refreshes my mind. It gives a fresh tone to our monotonous act of bribery or misuse of public position or power for the
life. fulfilment of selfish motives.
The Book You Like Most It is today more prevalent than honesty in the society.
I like the Gita most because the Gita does not belong to a The basic reason behind the corruption is the increasing
particular epoch or school or time. It is the book of a human desires of human beings. Today, all of us want to become rich
nature based on reason. It is the preachings of Lord Krishna to without working. This desire leads to corruption. Attempt
Arjuna. The another name of the Gita is the Bhagvad Gita. should be made by one and all in the society to fight
In this book, there is a description of the great battle corruption.
of Kurukshetra fought between Pandavas and Kaurvas. Firstly It is well established that politicians are extremely
Arjun refused to fight against his kins. But Lord Krishna told corrupt the world over. Such political leaders who are corrupt
him not to fight against kins but to fight against vices and and earn a lot through illegal means should not be supported.
evils doers. At this Arjun was enlightened and happily began If all of us guard against corruption, we can make the society
to fight. Through the preaching of Lord Krishna, Arjun was healthier.
convinced of need of the fight.
The Gita is a symbol of Indian philosophy. It is read Letter
not only in India but almost in every part of the world. It has 1. Write a letter to your headmaster (Principal) in about
been translated into all the major languages of the world. It 100 word, asking him for permission to use of the library
shows the real path of life. It always inspires us to do our duty (reading room of your library) after school time.
and not to bother about the result. I would like to read the Gita To,
time and again. The headmaster/Principal
Model school, Purnea, (Purnia)
Festivals Sir,
Festival are part of one's custom, culture and Most humbly and respectfully, I beg to state that I am a
tradition. Every festival belonging to any religion comes to us student of XII B in this school. Sir, my father earns a little
with all pleasures, ceremonies and charm. Each festival has money so he is not able to give me money for books.
got its own importance. It may belong to any religion, but we Sometimes I take the help of some class-mates for some days,
have derive our pleasures in it. but I feel that library room is the place where I can fulfill all
Diwali is the most prominent of Hindu festivals. It is my purposes. Therefore, I request you to give me permission
the festival of lights. On this day Hindus celebrate the return to the use of library (reading room of the library) after school
of Lord Ram to Ayodhya after the victory over Ravana. Ram time. I hope that you will sure do so for my bright future. I
Navami is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Ram. shall be very grateful to you forever.
Durga Puja is famous festival. Goddess Durga is Date 04/02/2023 Yours
worshipped for five days. Holi is a festival of colour. People Obediently
through colour on one another. Eid is famous festival of Raman Sinha
Muslim. Christmas is the most important festival of Roll No. 07
Christians. It is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Jesus on
25th of December.
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2. Write an application to your principal requesting him to died of it. Some are in hospitals and some are in need of
give permission to organize a cultural event in your school. proper medicine, oxygen and care. Some persons are not
To, following the guidelines of the Covid-19 properly. Please
The Principal R.S.B.+2 School, Araria depute some doctors and covid workers without the loss of
Respected Sir, time.
With due respect, I beg to state that I with all the I hope that you will sure take strong decision for the welfare
students of this school want to organise a cultural event in the of the persons of this locality.
field of this school at 5 P.M. onward on 4th March 2024, Date- 04/02/2024 Yours faithfully
Therefore, I request you to give permission to organise this Azad suman
cultural event. Forbishganj, ward No.- 12
I hope that you will be kind enough to allow for such an
event. 5. Write a letter to your brother, telling him to study hard
All the students will be obliged to you for this. for his coming examination.
Date- 0/02/2024 Your obedient student Examination Hall
Suman Kumar Class-XII 02/02/2024
Roll No – 11 Dear Suresh,
I am fine here and I always pray to God for your bright
3. Write an application to the Principal of your college future. Suresh, as you know that your examination is at hand.
requesting him for some financial help. I advise you to study hard for it. All the members of the
To, family expect good result from you. So you will have to
The Principal, practice the sample papers and revise the main points once
Women's College, Katihar more. I hope that you will sure do so for you better result.
Sub:- Requesting for some financial help. Convey my regards to all the elders and love to Golu, Banti
Sir, and Babli.
Most humbly and respectfully, I state that I am a very From …….. to ….. Your elder brother
poor student of XII A. My examination is at hand but I have Anil Kumar.
no money to buy books, note-books or pay my fees. My father 6. Write a letter to your friend, asking him to come and
ears a little money and he is not able to give such a help. stay with you after the examination:-
Therefore, I request you for some financial help. Samastipur
I hope that you will sure do so for my further studies. I shall 01/02/2023
be very grateful to you for ever. Dear Rupesh,
Date: 04/01/2024 Yours obedient I received Your letter and became very glad to read it. I am
Ramesh Kumar quite well here and hope that you will be also fine there.
Roll No. 82 (XIIA) Friend, as you know that our examination is over. So I want to
invite you to come and stay with me for some days. My
4. Write a letter to the health officer of your district parents are also very happy to know about your coming and
requesting him to take immediate steps against the spread staying here. We will feel relax and enjoy much after the
of covid-19 (Pandemic). examination.
To, Convey my regards to your mummy and papa and
The Health officer Araria love to Golu, Deepa and Banti,
Sir, Your truly friend Aman kumar
For your kind information, the spread of Covid-19 From …….. to …..
(Pendamic) is not a good sign for our society. Many persons
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Passage (d) What moral do you get from the above passage?
(A) Read carefully the passage given below and answer the
questios that follow:
An old man had three sons who often quarrelled with one-
another. The paid no attention (heed) to their father's advice Precis
not to do so. One day he called all his sons together and gave (a) Make a precis of the follwoing passage and give a suitabe
them a bundle of sticks and asked each of them to try in turn title:
and break the bundle. Abraham Lincoln was born in 1809. He was a self-made man.
Each of them tried but failed. The oldman then asked His father was a poor farmer. Abraham worked first as a
them to untie the bundle and break the sticks separately. Not wood- cutter. But he wanted to make progress in life. He
to speak of the eldest even the youngest one broke the sticks learnt how to read and write. He got a job as clerk. Then he
without any difficulty. Then the old man told his sons that was a store-keeper, and then a postmaster. He studied law in
they should see the power of unity. If they lived united no his spare time. He became a lawyer.
harm would come to them; If they quarrelled, they would He took up politics. Soon he was well-known as an
have to face difficulty, orator. In 1860, he made a famous speech against slavery. At
that time slaves were kept in the Southern States of America.
Question: The same year he was elected President of the United States.
(a) How did the three sons behave with one-another? He was a great and good man. He was the greatest American
(b) Did they heed to their father's advice? President.
(c) What did the oldman do next?

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