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प्रश्न
What happened to Bryson when he leaned to tie his shoelace?
उत्तर
When Bryson learned to tie a shoelace inside the aircraft, someone in the seat ahead of him threw his seat back into full recline. The author found himself pinned helplessly in a crash position.
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What is your favourite sport? Do you play any sport?
In India, the number of women pursuing careers in sports is considerably less, when compared to men. What do you think are the reasons? Discuss with a partner and share the ideas with the class.
Regardless of the challenges faced, some women have achieved great success in the field of sports. Here is a list of Indian women celebrities who are accomplished in the field of sports and games. Match their names with the sports or games they are associated with, by drawing lines. One has been done for you as an example.
| Names of personalities | Sports / Games | |
| PV Sindhu | golf | |
| Geeta Phogat | weightlifting | |
| Koneru Humpy | swimming | |
| Karnam Malleshwari | badminton | |
| Anjali Bhagwat | cricket | |
| Sania Mirza | hockey | tennis |
| Dipika Pallikal | archery | |
| Bula Choudhury | athletics | |
| P.T. Usha | wrestling | |
| Saba Anjum Karim | chess | |
| Akanksha Singh | shooting | |
| Mithali Raj | basketball | |
| Sharmila Nicollet | squash | |
| Deepika Kumari | tennis |
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Discuss and share your views with the class on the following.
Is forgetfulness a result of carelessness or preoccupation?
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How do the chemists make fortunes out of the medicines people forget to take?
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What are the hindrances graduates face in their task of serving the society?
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