Balbharati solutions for English - Yuvakbharati 12 Standard HSC Maharashtra State Board chapter 2.8 - Small Towns and Rivers [Latest edition]

Most of the civilizations have flourished on the banks of the rivers. Discuss the reasons in the class. One is done for you.

1. Availability of water
2. _____________________
3. _____________________
4. _____________________

Write down the names of the famous cities that are situated on the banks of the rivers given below. One is done for you.

Write down the names of the rivers on the banks of which following cities have prospered:

Divide your class into groups and discuss the changes that might have taken place when the cities grow on the banks of the rivers.

Share your views in the class on the topic ‘Conservation of Rivers and Development of the Cities’.

Discuss the importance of Nature in the lives of the people from the Northeastern part of India as expressed in the poem with reference to-

Flowers

Discuss the importance of Nature in the lives of the people from the Northeastern part of India as expressed in the poem with reference to-

River

Discuss the importance of Nature in the lives of the people from the Northeastern part of India as expressed in the poem with reference to-

Bamboo

Discuss the importance of Nature in the lives of the people from the Northeastern part of India as expressed in the poem with reference to-

East

The poet has described her small town in Arunachal Pradesh. Pick out the lines that describe the poet’s town.

Make a list of natural elements mentioned in the poem.

‘The river has a soul.’ Elaborate the concept in your words as the poet has explained it in the poem.

The poet is convinced with the thought of immortality of water. Pick out the relevant lines.

1. ______________
2. ______________
3. ______________

The poet has used some unconventional expression. Illustrate them in your words.

Torrent of grief

The poet has used some unconventional expression. Illustrate them in your words.

Shrine of happy pictures

The poet has used some unconventional expression. Illustrate them in your words.

The land of fish and stars

The poet is anxious about the existence of natural beauty of her town in the future. But she touches the strings of the hearts while appealing to conserve Nature. Explain the way she has expressed it in the first and the last line of the poem.

The poet has connected the need to preserve Nature with the belief of a particular community and her childhood memories.
Write down the measures you would take to convince the people regarding the need to conserve the Nature.

Write down the expressions related to ‘the seasons’ from the extract.

Match column ‘A’ with column ‘B’.

Read the expression ‘a sad wreath of tuberoses’. ‘Is the wreath sad?’ Explain the figure of speech.

List and explain the metaphorical expressions from the poem. For example, ‘torrent of grief’

‘The river has a soul.’
‘Life and death.’
These are the two expressions that are repeated in the poem; but both of them indicate different figures of speech. Find out and discuss.

Find out the beauty of the free verse reflected in this poem.

Prepare the arguments for group discussion on the topic-
‘A balanced progress never harms the Nature.’

Compose 4 to 6 lines on ‘Gift of the Seasons’.

Write an appreciation of the poem ‘Small Towns and the River’. Refer to the earlier poems for the points to be covered for appreciation.

1. About the poem/poet and the title
2. Theme
3. Poetic style
4. The language/poetic devices used in the poem
5. Special features
6. Message, values, morals in the poem
7. Your opinion about the poem

Write a dialogue between two friends on ‘Importance of the rivers’.

Collect information about rivers in Maharashtra.

Further reading:

1. ‘The River Poems’ - Mamang Dai
2. ‘The World Is Too Much With Us’ - William Wordsworth