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प्रश्न
Answer the following question.
"….All can hear, but only
The sensitive can understand'
What does the poet want to convey?
उत्तर
The rain has its own music. Everyone can hear the music and song of the rain. But not all can understand and feel it deeply. Only those with sensitive and delicate hearts can feel and understand the song of the rain.
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Listen to a speech by the honourable former President of India, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, on his 'Vision for India'. While listening, fill up the following details.
a . The following countries captured our lands and conquered our minds.
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b . His first vision had been that of ---------------
c . His second vision was -----------------------
d . The three scientists who worked with him at ISRO were -------------------------------------------
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James Cleveland Owens (J.C. Owens) became famous as Jesse Owens
| 1913 | Birth, Alabama, USA. |
| 1934 | After First World War - goes to school, teachers recognise and develop his athletic talents. |
| 1935 | Six world records |
| 1936 | Berlin Olympics, four gold medals |
| 1950 | Sports experts vote him Greatest Track Athlete of the half Century. |
| 1960 | Another athlete breaks Owens' last Olympic record . |
| 1980 | Dies oflung cancer. |
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