Balbharati solutions for English - Kumarbharati 10 Standard SSC Maharashtra State Board chapter 1.1 - Where the mind is without fear [Latest edition]

Pair up with your partner and match the terms with their given meanings.

Taking the help of a dictionary/internet guess and write the type of poem against its description.

A long story-poem, often mythical ________.

Taking the help of a dictionary/internet guess and write the type of poem against its description.

A short story poem with a message ______.

Taking the help of a dictionary/internet guess and write the type of poem against its description.

A poem of 14 lines ______.

Taking the help of a dictionary/internet guess and write the type of poem against its description.

A song-like poem ________.

Taking the help of a dictionary/internet guess and write the type of poem against its description.

A poem with no uniformity of rhyme, rhythm, etc. _______.

Taking the help of a dictionary/internet guess and write the type of poem against its description.

A poem set in picturesque, rustic background _______.

Taking the help of a dictionary/internet guess and write the type of poem against its description.

A sad poem, lamenting death of a loved one ______.

Taking the help of a dictionary/internet guess and write the type of poem against its description.

A 5-line short funny poem with rhyme scheme aabba.

Taking the help of a dictionary/internet guess and write the type of poem against its description.

A poem written, just to create humour _______.

In your notebook write down a line from the poem as proof for the following.

Tagore wishes for a nation where people are truthful.

In your notebook write down a line from the poem as proof for the following.

The poet would like everyone to work hard to reach their goal and in the long run to reach perfection.

In your notebook write down a line from the poem as proof for the following.

The poet wishes that everyone in his country holds his head high in dignity.

In your notebook write down a line from the poem as proof for the following.

The poet dreams of a nation where knowledge should be free to all.

In your notebook write down a line from the poem as proof for the following.

The poem is a 'prayer'

Read the columns carefully and match the expressions with their meanings.

How is the world broken into fragments?

Explain what the ‘tireless striving’ should be for.

'Where words come out from the depth of truth.' Explain in your own words.

Who is 'Thee' in the poem? What does the poet appeal to 'Thee' to do?

Answer the following question in your own words.

What qualities does the poet wish to inculcate in his countrymen?

Write your own response to the following question, and justify where needed:

Is the poem a prayer for India alone?

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What should the words we speak reflect?

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What should people keep on widening? How can it be done?

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From what darkness of night should our nation awaken?

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What attributes of Rabindranath Tagore does the poem (prayer) reflect?

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What effect does the repetition of the word 'where' at the beginning of each line?

Read the poem carefully and complete the table after the discussion in pairs. One is done for you.

Complete the following sentence using your own interpretation:

When the mind is without fear and the head is unbowed, we enjoy _______.

Complete the following sentence using your own interpretation:

When knowledge is free, every citizen enjoys the right to ______ and _______

Complete the following sentence using your own interpretation:

We can prevent ______ injustice when we pull down discriminatory walls of caste, class, religion, etc.

Complete the following sentence using your own interpretation:

Constant effort and strife leads to _______

Complete the following sentence using your own interpretation:

Logical thinking and reasoning can put a stop to ________

Complete the following sentence using your own interpretation:

Tagore appeals to God to make his country _______

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Students should keep themselves aloof from ______.

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When _______ everyone will be literate.

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It is the social duty of every student of the modern world to uproot _______ from societies.

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Students must develop ________outlook and attitudes.

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In the world of sycophancy, students must ______

Find out the examples of ‘Metaphor’ from the poem.

Almost every line of the poem begins with the word ‘Where’ and it expects an idealistic country and countrymen. Now work in a group of six students and compose your poem regarding ‘Ideal School’. Begin your lines with the word ‘Where’ ___

Read the poem. Write an appreciation of the poem in about 12-15 lines with the help of the given points.

• Title
• Poet
• Rhyme scheme
• Favourite line
• Theme/Central idea
• Figures of speech
• Special features - Type of the poem, language, tone, implied meaning, etc.
• Why I like/ dislike the poem

Imagine you have to deliver a speech on 'Independence Day' or 'Republic Day in the school assembly. Prepare a speech to deliver on 'My dream India/The India I dream of'.

Used the steps given below:

1. Greeting and solution
2. Self-introduction
3. Introduction of the topic
4. Elaboration of the topic and example
5. Conclusion
6. Thanking audience

Read the short story written by Rabindranath Tagore ‘The Kabuliwala’ or ‘The Home Coming.’