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प्रश्न
Many of us have unused, old but valuable items at home. If we wish to get rid of them, we can sell them at an auction. Items like paintings, jewels, household articles, vehicles, even houses can be auctioned.
The flowchart below will help you understand how an auction is conducted.
उत्तर
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Have you won any medals? What are the levels to be accomplished to become an international sportsperson?
Have you ever lost or misplaced anything of value due to forgetfulness?
At times, instances of forgetfulness may land us in a tight spot or in a difficult situation. Therefore, we need to find ways to remember what we have to do or carry with us. One suchway is to make a mental checklist that we can verify before starting any activity.
Now discuss with your partner and think of some practical ideas to overcome forgetfulness, in your day-to-day activities.
| e.g. setting an alarm | |
Discuss and share your views with the class on the following.
Is forgetfulness a result of carelessness or preoccupation?
How do psychologists interpret forgetfulness?
What is the commonest type of forgetfulness, according to Lynd?
What are the articles the writer forgets most often?
Who are the citizens of ‘dreamland’? Why?
What made people wonder about the absentmindedness of their fellowbeings?
What can you say about the author’s attitude when he high-handedly participated in the auction?
What kind of excuses did the narrator think he could make?
Why did the friend desert the narrator, a second time?
What is the difference between a physical and mental tight corner?
What was the bidder’s offer to the narrator?
Trace the thoughts that went on in the mind of the narrator when picture after picture was put up and sold at the auction.
Work in pairs. Look at the mind map below and add a few other features of democracy you can think of. Share your answers with the class.
- e.g. sharing and caring
Who does the speaker claim to represent?
Students are instilled with some of the essential values and skills while at the universities. Enumerate them.
How do Universities mould students apart from imparting academic education to them?
Common men contribute to the maintenance of institutions of higher education. Explain this statement.
How does the speaker highlight the importance of giving back to the society?
You were one of the fresh graduates at the convocation function of the University. You had the rare privilege of listening to the enlightening speech of Dr. Arignar Anna. Write a letter to your friend highlighting the core ideas of his speech and the impact of the speech on you.
What was Bryson’s worst accident on a plane?
How would staying away from liquid mischief benefit Bryson?
What was the reaction of Bryson’s wife to his antics?
Can a clumsy person train himself/ herself to overcome shortcomings? How could this be done?
