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प्रश्न
Write the significance of the following year, as given in the text.
2012
उत्तर
2012 - Launched what can I give movement
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Read the following passage and do the given activities.
A1. Choose the correct alternatives to the given statement:
i. Dr. Kalam was invited to _______
a. Swamiji’s programme
b. attend 102nd birthday celebration
c. meet Swamiji
ii. Swamiji looked as steady and alert as any other _______ present there.
a. Elder
b. Person
c. Youngster
iii. In Swamiji’s Ashram more than _______ children are taking education.
a. Nine thousand
b. Nineteen thousand
c. Seven thousand
iv. Dr. Kalam was deeply touched by _______
a. Birthday celebration
b. Swamiji’s inner strength
c. Swamiji’s Ashram
In April 2009, Dr. Kalam was invited to attend the 102nd birthday celebrations of His Holiness Dr. Sri Sri Shivakumara Mahaswamiji in the Tumkur district of Karnataka. Mahaswamiji is a remarkable person, who has dedicated his life to the service of humanity. His greatest contribution is the establishment of a free residential education system for more than nine thousand children in the ashram. The most astonishing aspect of the entire event of his birthday was that the 102 year old Swamiji stood on his feet without any support! He looked as steady and alert as any other youngster present there. This display of inner strength touched Dr. Kalam deeply.
A couple of days later, we were discussing this unusual birthday party. I said to him, ‘Sir, do you know, only four out of 1 lakh people cross the age of 100?’ I had googled the subject beforehand. He replied, ‘But how many of these four would be able to stand tall for half an hour, give a wise discourse, and then go on to feed thousands of children?’ Of course, nobody could know the exact answer to his question but the question itself led to many other relevant queries. ‘I wonder what powers Mahaswamiji possesses that keeps him so strong at such an advanced age? Maybe it’s a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle, or perhaps it’s genetics?’ I asked.
A2. Find evidences from the passage that indicates that Swamiji:
i. was dedicated
ii. had inner strength
iii. contributed to the good of the society
iv. was younger than the young generation.
A3. Find out the noun forms of the following from the passage:
i. celebrate _______
ii. contribute _______
iii. educate _______
iv. strong _______
A4. Do as directed:
i. I had googled the subject beforehand.
(Identify the tense of the sentence)
ii. We were discussing this unusual birthday party.
(Add a question tag)
A5. Personal Response:
What measures will you take to keep yourself physically and mentally fit?
Given below are some incomplete Quote. Complete them choosing from the words SCIENCE/RELIGION/SPIRITUAL and make them meaningful :
___________________ provides a means of with the Creator of Heaven and Earth, in the language of your heart and soul.
Read ‘Part I’ and match the words in Column ‘A’ with associating words given in Column ‘B’.
| No | 'A' | 'B' | |
| (i) | Science and faith | (a) | Created by fact and faith |
| (ii) | Science | (b) | Success of societies |
| (iii) | Better Planet | (c) | Betterment of humanity |
| (iv) | Creations and Discoveries | (d) | Believers of science and religions |
| (v) |
Conflict |
(e) | Solves questions, discovers the truth, conceives inventions |
Read ‘Part II’. Go through the given statement and say whether you agree or disagree with the statement.
Science and spirituality seek the prosperity of human life - ______________________.
Dr. Kalam’s friends discussed on _________________.
According to Dr. Kalam, the need that is felt more than ever is ___________.
Spirituality takes care of _____________.
Answer the following in your own words, and write in your notebook.
Why is there an urgent need to replace ‘What can I take’ with ‘What can I give?
Write in your own simple words what the following expression conveys in the context they occur in the text.
Only when the dust is removed, does the mirror shine and the reflection becomes clear.
Read the following passage and do the given activities:
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Kerala is the land of magic, ayurvedic massages and Kathakali. Most visitors generally begin their sojourn in this lovely state with Kochi. This city reflects the eclecticism of Kerala. Here, you can see the oldest European-built church in India, a small 16th Century synagogue that serves a proportionate community of Jews, a palace built by the Portuguese, given to the Raja of Cochin and renovated by the Dutch and some world-class performances of the Kathakali dance drama. Make sure you take a boat trip on the Malabar Coast. It will take you out to the Dutch town and fort, an area that also has some surprisingly good book shops. Alternatively, you could start with Thiruvananthapuram, which also has a laid-back charm of its own. Here, you can visit the Padmanabhaswamy temple, the Napier Museum, the Puttan Mallika Palace and the neighbouring beaches. These include Kovalam, now a pleasant spot to spend an evening. The backwaters are also famous as a holiday option. For that, you have to move on to Alleppey or Alappuzha, a district made unique by an intricate network of canals. Or you could head to Munnar, the sheer beauty in the hills. Rolling oceans of tubby green tea bushes, crisp mountain air, craggy hills, wildlife and a throwback to colonial times make Munnar a lovely getaway. Or you could visit Thekkady, which is also a charming town and has the added advantage of being close to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. At Thekkady you can wander through plantations of cardamom, tea and coffee. Of the three options, you can surely choose a place of your dreams where you can chill out! You can take a meandering cruise down the backwaters, spend a lazy day by the sea, take a trek up the winding hills or enjoy ayurvedic health holidays. These are some of the advantages no other destination offers. Welcome to this unique land of spellbinding adventures. It’s the most refreshing holiday you could ever have. |
(A1) Complete the following web chart: (2)
(A2) Complete the following table: (2)
| City | Speciality | |
| i. | Kochi | |
| ii. | Thekkady | |
| iii. | Thiruvananthapuram | |
| iv. | Alleppey |
(A3) Match the words in Column ‘A’ with their meanings in Column ‘B’: (2)
| Column ‘A’ | Column ‘B’ | ||
| i. | Charm | a. | throw back light or heat |
| ii. | Craggy | b. | enthralling |
| iii. | Reflect | c. | magical spell |
| iv. | Spellbinding | d. | steep |
(A4) Do as Directed: (2)
- You can choose a place of your dreams.
(Use the modal auxiliary showing compulsion and rewrite the sentence) - Kerala is the land of magic and ayurvedic massages
(Rewrite the sentence using ‘not only .………. but also’)
(A5) Personal Response: (2)
Why is the tourism industry important for the Indian Economy to flourish?
