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It is said that process of oogenesis terminates when the oocyte changes into a Graafian follicle. Why? |
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Answer» The process of oogenesis in human females begins with the formation of primary oocytes at puberty and terminates at the time of menopause. |
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Name the parents of a new breed of sheep ‘Hisardale’ |
| Answer» Bikaneri ewes and Marino rams. | |
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When the population of Nostoc and Anabena like algae are increased in water logged field, how will it affect the field? Explain with reason. |
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Answer» The productivity of rice field will increase. Anabaena and Nostoc are capable to carry out the biological nitrogen fixation. So increase the nitrogen content at soil. |
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Name bacterial product that is modified by genetic engineering and which is used as ‘clot bust’ for removing clots from the blood vessels of a patient who have undergone myocardial infection leading to heart attack |
| Answer» Tissue plasminogen activator (streptokinase). | |
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Give examples of each of autosomal dominant and autosomal recessive Mendelian disorder found in human beings. |
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Answer» (1) Autosomal dominant – Myotonic dystrophy |
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Write four adaptations observed in the leaves of desert plants |
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Answer» Leaves are reduced or absent Pinnatly compound Sunken stomata Presence of hairs on leaves called trichophylly Leaves and stipules modified into throns. |
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You are Kartik/Kartika of 59 Indrapuram, Meerut. You have joined a crash course at a coaching centre in New Delhi and need an accommodation since the coaching centre is not offering any hostel facility. Write a letter to Manager, Help Desk Services, New Delhi enquiring about the facilities offered by them. |
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Answer» 59 Indrapuram Meerut 16 May 20xx The Manager Help Desk Services New Delhi Subject : Enquiry Regarding Accommodation Sir With reference to your advertisement in The Times of India dated 10 may 20xx regarding the facility of paying guest services provided by you, I would like you to furnish certain details. I am a student of class X and have joined a coaching centre in New Delhi. I need an accommodation as paying guest for two months i. e. May and June. Kindly let me know whether you provide single or twin sharing in rooms, monthly charges, transport facility and the power supply /power back up facility provided by you. I shall be obliged if you send the details at the earliest so that I can shift and join my classes. Thanking you Yours sincerely Kartika |
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You are Chaitnya/Surekha. You wish to join Toppers’ Coaching, Noida after appearing in your Board Exams. Write a letter to the Manager enquiring about the coaching classes for the next session. |
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Answer» 504 Nehru Nagar Bhopal 6 February 20xx The Manager Toppers’ Coaching Noida Subject : Enquiring about the Coaching Classes Sir, I am a student of class X appearing in Board Examination in the month of March 20xx. I wish to appear in JEE and would like to join your classes for the preparation of JEE. Kindly furnish the following details :
I shall be grateful if you would send the details asked above at the earliest. I request you to send me prospectus or any other detailed relevant information. Thanking you Yours sincerely Chaitnya |
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Taking help from the information given below, write a letter to the editor of a national daily showing your concern at the rising number of vehicles and cars on the roads of big cities in India. This causes not only a great inconvenience to the people and has become a great health hazard for others too. Give your suggestions for checking the number of vehicles and roads and promoting of a vehicle and affordable public transport. [Word Limit: 100-120]Information: • Growing number of vehicles and cars. • Emit carbon monoxide and other harmful gases. • Pollution of the air and noise pollution. • Health hazards • Affordable public transport only solution. |
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Answer» 12, Napeon Sea Road Mumbai 20th March, 20×× The Editor The Times of India Mumbai Sub: Limiting the number of vehicles and cars and promotion of affordable public transport. Sir Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I want to highlight the damaging effect of the growing vehicles and cars on the environment and the general health of the masses. The advent of ‘Maruti’ brought a revolution in the road culture of India. With liberalisation of our economy, many Korean, Japanese, American and European companies started producing lacs of vehicles, trucks and cars every year. Within the last two decades, the number of vehicles has reached to an unmanageable limit. The growing prosperity of the middle classes has added to the craze of owning new Fords, Hyundais, Mercedes, BMWs and Hondas. This has led to disastrous results. The smoke these guzzlers emit pollute the air making it unsafe for human use. Respiratory diseases and asthma have shown a marked rise in the recent years. I suggest that the Government must limit the number of vehicles on the roads. Only one car be limited to one family. Those who own bigger cars using more petrol or diesel must be taxed. The government must promote a cheap and comfortable public transport system. The number of buses and metro-trains should be increased. I hope all these measures will bring order and peace on the roads of India. Yours faithfully Amrita |
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As an aware citizen of the country, you are concerned about the increase in road accidents in the metropolitan cities of India. Interpret the data given below and using your own ideas, write a letter in about 100-120 words to the newspaper ‘The Chronicle’. You are Arun/ Anita. |
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Answer» 12, Patliputra Colony Patna 8th March, 20×× The Editor The Chronicle Patna Sub: Increase in Road Accidents in Metros Sir Let me express my great concern and anxiety at the increase in road accidents in the metropolitan cities of India. It is quite disturbing that over the last few years there has been a steady increase in the number of accidents in all the major cities. The year 1998 accounted for near by 1300 accidents. With in six years the graph shows a regular rise. In the year 2004 the number of accidents rose to 1425. These accidents resulted in the loss of many precious lives. Most of these accidents were caused by rash and negligent driving. Drinking and driving has become quite a common feature. The rules of the road safety and caution are thrown to the winds. The concerned authorities must give exemplary punishments to the rash and negligent drivers. Drinking and driving can’t go together. The defaulters must be heavily fined or punished. The traffic police must enforce the rules and culture of the road very strictly. Only then our roads will be safe and secure. Yours faithfully Bimla |
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Taking help from the information given below, write a letter to the editor of a national daily showing your concern at the outdated education system which has not helped in creating more jobs in India. Also suggest some measures to make it more meaningful and job-oriented. [Word Limit: 100-120]Information: • Colonial influence • More academic than practical • Not job oriented • Vocational training compulsory • Job-oriented |
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Answer» 12, Albany Cottage Nanital 20th March, 20×× The Editor The Hindustan Times New Delhi Sub: Job-oriented Education Sir Through the columns of your prestigious newspaper, I want to highlight that education system in India needs a new definition and direction. Our present education system is merely a continuation of the Macaulian system of the colonial era. It is highly loaded in favour of academics. The old practices and traditions continue. The school education provides little or no vocational and technical training. The results are quite unproductive. Our educated young men and women don’t get meaningful employment. Their frustration finds outlets in crimes and violence. It doesn’t augur well for the nation and its youths. The Government and the concerned educationists must take stock of the education system from new and meaningful angles. First of all, vocational and technical education and training should be made an essential part of high-school education. Every student must be asked to choose or select his trade or vocation. Adequate coaching and vocational training must be provided at the school level itself. I hope the government and the educationists will rise up to the occasion and give a new definition and direction to our outdated education system. Yours faithfully Mohan/Mohini |
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You are Ram/Rehana. You genuinely feel that despite the ban on tobacco-related advertisements and the law against smoking in public places, the consumption of tobacco and its products is on the rise in India. You are of the opinion that banning such adds will not serve the purpose. The government should come out with a blanket ban on the use of tobacco and the closure of tobacco industry. Only such drastic measures will eliminate this evil. You decide to write a letter to the editor of a national daily expressing your views and suggestions. Using the hints given below together with your own ideas, write this letter in about 100-120 words.Hints:Smoking in public — law not effective — consumption of tabacco and its product — alarming rise in cases of oral and lung cancer — blanket ban must — closure of tabacco industry — drastic measures and exemplary punishments — awareness among public. |
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Answer» 12, M.G. Road Imphal Manipur 20th March, 20×× The Editor The Statesman Kolkata Sub: Ban on Tabacco and closure of Tobacco Industry Sir Through the columns of your esteemed daily, I want to highlight that the steps taken by the Government against smoking have proved quite inadequate and ineffective. Only a blanket ban on the use of tobacco and the closure of tobacco industry will root this evil out of the country. No doubt, the Government has made tobacco related advertisements mandatory. It has also passed the law against smoking in public places. But these steps have not produced the desired results. The consumption of tobacco and tobacco products is growing steadily in India. About nine lakh people die of tobacco related diseases every year. Deadly diseases like cancer have shown a steady rise. Addiction to tobacco, the silent killer, is increasing, particularly among the youths and students. The Government must eliminate the root cause of this evil. No doubt, tobacco is a great source of revenue for the Government. But millions of lives are more precious than earning this revenue. The only way to solve this problem is the closure of tobacco industry and complete ban on smoking and consumption of tobacco. Earlier, the better. Yours faithfully Ram/Rehana |
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Taking help from the information given below, write a letter to the editor of a national daily urging the need for constructing a stadium and gymnasium in your locality in Ranchi.Information: • Ranchi, a capital city; lack of facilities for sports and games. • Need for the construction of a stadium and a modern gym. • Necessary for the upliftment of sports and games • Stadium and gym. provide a big incentive to sports and games. |
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Answer» 12, Circular Road Ranchi 20th February, 20×× The Editor The Times of India Ranchi Sub: A New Stadium and Gymnasium Sir Through the columns of your esteemed daily, I strongly highlight the need for a new stadium and gymnasium in Ranchi. Ranchi, the beautiful capital of Jharkhand provides little facilities for sports and games to the young men and women. I live in a new colony which has no stadium or a gymnasium. A new stadium and a modern gymnasium well equipped with the latest aerobic machines will meet the requirements of the sports lovers of the area. A good stadium can serve multiple purposes. Good tracks and courts can meet the needs of the prospective athletes and budding sportsmen of the area. With ultramodern fixtures, light and sound systems, it can easily become the new cultural hub of the city. The Ministry has accepted the proposal in principle and promised an immediate follow-up action. We hope that the authorities will not delay the legitimate need of the residents any more. Yours faithfully Brigu Munda |
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Using the information given below and inventing your own details, write a letter to the editor of a national daily showing your concern at the mushrooming of illegal colonies and slums in all the metros. Also suggest some remedial measures to stop them.Information: • Mushrooming of illegal settlements and colonies. • Slums—no provision for pure water, drains and electricity. • Waterlogged; breeding grounds for mosquitoes. • Authorities must ensure cities and towns without slums. |
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Answer» 20, East Park Road Jabalpur 12th February, 20×× The Editor Nai Dunia Bhopal Sub: Mushrooming of slums and illegal colonies Sir Through the columns of your prestigious national daily, I express my dismay at the mushrooming of illegal colonies and slums in the big cities of India. The haphazard urbanisation is the root cause of all such evils. This led to the proliferation of many illegal colonies and clusters of slums in every big city. The unmanageable population of the cities makes a mockery of all development plans. Thousands of people are living a miserable life in these stinking slums. They don’t have even basic civic amenities. Pure drinking water is not available to them. There is no provision for the sewerage or drainage system. Water-logging is a major problem specially during the rainy season. Life in a slum and life in hell are not much different. The government must act before our cities get chocked with the stink of slums. It can slow down the migration to cities by opening agro-based cottage industries in the region. The negligent and corrupt officials who let such illegal settlements to flourish, must be sacked or severely punished. Only a concerted drive on the part of the vigilant authorities can save our cities being choked from the stink of slums. Yours faithfully Ram Lakhan |
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You are Arushi/Aman. You genuinely feel that ‘Capital Punishment’ in no way takes justice to its logical end. Using the information given in the input below, along with your own views, write a letter to the editor of a national daily advocating for the abolishment of Capital Punishment in India and abroad. Give at least three reasons to prove your point.Hints:Legal system — still colonial — practices of blood for blood continue — capital punishment barbaric — state can’t take away the life — aim of punishment reformative — can’t take away right of redemption — life must be saved at all costs. |
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Answer» 20, Khwaja Niwas Bari Dargah Road Ajmer 20th March, 20×× The Editor The Times of India New Delhi Sub: Abolishing Captial Punishment Sir The world has made big strides in science and technology. The legal system in India has its roots still in the colonial penal codes. Unfortunately, the barbaric practices of ‘blood for blood’ still continues in the form of capital punishment. We still have not come out of the middle ages. Hence, the barbaric practice of awarding the capital punishment still continues in India and some other countries of the world. If the state can’t grant life to anyone, how can it take away the life of a person? Natural law doesn’t approve of such barbaric and inhuman practices. Secondly, the aim of punishing a person for the crime he has committed is reformative. Capital punishment doesn’t leave any scope for reformative chances. Thirdly, birth and death are natural processes and can’t be terminated by the arbitrary will of the state. The state should not take away the right of redemption of an individual by sealing his fate forever. A civilised and human society must have civilised and human laws. There should be no place for any traces of barbaric practices of the middle ages in the modern world. I hope this message will touch the conscience of thousands through the columns of your esteemed daily. Yours faithfully Arushi/Aman |
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Read the passage given below : Everybody wants to succeed in life. For some, success means achieving whatever they desire or dream. For many it is the name, fame and social position. Whatever be the meaning of success, it is success which makes a man popular. All great men have been successful. They are remembered for their great achievements. But it is certain that success comes to those who are sincere, hardworking, loyal and committed to their goals. Success has been man’s greatest motivation. It is very important for all. Success has a great effect on life. It brings pleasure and pride. It gives a sense of fulfilment. It means all-around development. Everybody hopes to be successful in life. But success smiles on those who have a proper approach, planning, vision and stamina. A proper and timely application of all these things is bound to bear fruit. One cannot be successful without cultivating these certain basic things in life. It is very difficult to set out on a journey without knowing one’s goals and purposes. Clarity of the objective is a must to succeed in life. A focused approach with proper planning is certain to bring success. Indecision and insincerity are big obstacles on the path to success. One should have the capability, capacity and resources to turn one’s dreams into reality. Mere desire cannot bring you success. The desire should be weighed against factors like capability and resources. This is the basic requirement of success. The next important thing is the eagerness, seriousness and the urge to be successful. It is the driving force which decides the success. It is the first step on the ladder of success. One needs to pursue one’s goals with all one’s sincerity and passion. One should always be in high spirit. Lack of such spirit leads to an inferiority complex which is a big obstructionon the path to success. Time is also a deciding factor. Only the punctual and committed have succeeded in life. Lives of great men are examples of this. They had all these qualities in plenty which helped them rise to the peak of success.Hard labour is one of the basic requirements of success. There is no substitute for hard labour. It alone can take one to the peak of success. Every success has a ratio of five percent inspiration and ninety-five percent perspiration. It is the patience, persistence and perseverance which play a decisive role in achieving success. Failures are the pillars of success as they are our stepping-stones and we must get up and start again and be motivated.On the basis of your reading of the passage, fill in the following blanks with appropriate words/phrase : (a) _________ plays a decisive role in achieving success. (b) Goals have to be pursued with _________ and _________. (c) Ratio of success is _________ inspiration. |
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Answer» (a) Patience, persistence, perseverance. (b) sincerity and passion. (c) Five percent. |
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Write a story in about 200-250 words on the basis of the given outlines : The illiterate boy ……… caught for pick pocketing ……. sent to juvenile prison ……… forced to do lessons ……… becomes sullen rebellious …….. watches French comic film on T.V. during recreation hour …….. fascinated with the language ………. requested coaching classes ……… a French tourist guide today. |
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Answer» Man—The Master of his Own Destiny Raju was a little boy who was born in a poor family. He wanted to get an education but his financial conditions did not allow him to do so. He remained illiterate and so did not have any means of earning. He took to pickpocketing and small thievery. One day, he was caught red-handed for pick-pocketing. Since he was only thirteen, he was sent to a juvenile prison where he was forced to do lessons. He had no interest in them and the compelling behaviour of the prison-people made him sullen and rebellious. It was only during the recreation hour that he seemed to be his normal self. One day he watched a French comic film on T.V. He was fascinated with the French language and wanted to learn it. He requested the prison authorities for coaching classes in French. They agreed to his proposal as they were themselves interested in making him learn something so as to be self-dependent. Raju showed a keen interest in learning the language and in a very short period, had acquired a mastery over the language. Raju was set free after two years. He had already decided to use the French language as his means of earning. He became a French tourist guide and started leading an honourable life. He forgot all about his past and is happy these days for the sudden but positive turn in his life. He has set an example for others that man is a master of his own destiny. |
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Taking help from the information given below and inventing your own details, write an article on ‘Books-Our Best Companions’ in 100-120 words. Information: • Human relations can be deceptive and unreliable. • Books our best companions. • Our friends and guides. • Educative as well as informative. |
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Answer» Books—Our Best Companions Man is a social animal. He can’t live in isolation. Our human friends, relatives and companions can prove unreliable and treacherous. They can harm our interests. However, books are our real companions, friends and guides. They enrich humanity. They are a store house of knowledge. They have educative as well as informative value and importance. Let us live in the company of books. They will never betray or deceive us. We can look towards them for guidance, learning and entertainment. Shakespeare’s dreams have a universal appeal. Homer, Balmiki, Ved Vyas have given us immortal works. ‘The Ramayana’ and ‘The Mahabharat’ are read by millions of people. Keats’ poems are things of beauty that give joy forever. Tagore’s ‘Gitanjali’ transport us to a spiritual world. Prem Chand’s ‘Godan’ unfolds rustic life and its problems. Books are our best companions. If you are alone, you can take up book of your choice and taste and very soon you become a part of it. Books on travels and adventures are not informative but also quite exciting. The biographies of great men like Lincoln and Gandhi can be a source of inspiration. It is never too late to enter the world of books. The sooner you enter, the better it is. |
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Fill in the blanks in the sentences given below choosing the most appropriate options from the ones that follow. Write the answers in the correct blank numbers :(A) Concentration is (a)__________ by alertness. (B) Effective speaking (b) __________ on effective listening. (C) Economic growth (c) __________ attitudes and lifestyle. (D) The environment has always (d) __________ in control of our destiny. (E) They believe that logic (e) __________ no place in faith. (a) (i) help (ii) will help (iii) helps (iv) helped (b) (i) depends (ii) depend (iii) depended (iv) depending (c) (i) change (ii) will change (iii) changes (iv) changed (d) (i) is (ii) be (iii) been (iv) was (e) (i) has (ii) have (iii) had (iv) having |
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Answer» (a) iv — helped (b) i — depends (c) iii — changes (d) iii — been (e) i — has |
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Write a short story on the basis of the hints provided in about 200-250 words : Loved reading about life on other planets .......One day walking in the school. Suddenly heard a noise saying something then more came .....Begin the story with : I loved reading about life on other planets.......... |
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Answer» I loved reading about life on other planets. I keep on reading book after book to explore the universe. One day I was asked by my teacher to go to the other building and call the peon and bring some books from the library. I was all alone in the field while going to another building. Suddenly I heard a noise made by some strange man. It was not a creature either. I was thinking who it could be? Then, suddenly I realized that it may be an alien like ‘Jadu’ in Koi Mil Gaya. I was very scared and nervous. Within few seconds some more came. They were green in colour and looked like the combination of dinosaurus and lizards, they were indicating to each other in some code or symbolic language. All of a sudden they came closer and then very close to me and encircled me in the centre and then they were about to abduct me. All of sudden I started shouting Mom, Dad, somebody please save me, please help me they are going to abduct me. I fell off from my bed kicking in the air, and then I realized that it was a dream and I was shouting in my sleep. At once my Mom and Dad entered my room to enquire what had happened ? They started relaxing me and made me normal. They told me that I was dreaming. I was safe in my home with my family and I need not worry about it anymore. Oh! What a relief. It was a very bad nightmare. |
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Write a story in about 200 - 250 words on the basis of the given outlines : The illiterate boy ...... caught for pick pocketing ........ sent to juvenile prison .......... forced to do lessons .......... becomes sullen rebellious ........... watches French comic film on T.V. during recreation hour ..........fascinated with the language ............. requested coaching classes ........... a French tourist guide today. |
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Answer» Man—The Master of his Own Destiny Raju was a little boy who was born in a poor family. He wanted to get an education but his financial conditions did not allow him to do so. He remained illiterate and so did not have any means of earning. He took to pick-pocketing and small thievery. One day, he was caught red-handed for pick-pocketing. Since he was only thirteen, he was sent to a juvenile prison where he was forced to do lessons. He had no interest in them and the compelling behaviour of the prison-people made him sullen and rebellious. It was only during the recreation hour that he seemed to be his normal self. One day he watched a French comic film on T.V. He was fascinated with the French language and wanted to learn it. He requested the prison authorities for coaching classes in French. They agreed to his proposal as they were themselves interested in making him learn something so as to be self-dependent. Raju showed a keen interest in learning the language and in a very short period, had acquired a mastery over the language. Raju was set free after two years. He had already decided to use the French language as his means of earning. He became a French tourist guide and started leading an honourable life. He forgot all about his past and is happy these days for the sudden but positive turn in his life. He has set an example for others that man is a master of his own destiny. |
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In 200–250 words write a story based on the input given below :A long wait for the bus – people impatient – a loarge crowd – a lot of confusion – felt the pocket being – touched – looked around – caught the hand – and ........ . |
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Answer» It was a sunny day in the winter season. All the people were out for the daily routine and to purchase the domestic requirements. I went to get some clothings from the market but there was a long wait for the bus. The wind was icy cold. People were eagerly waiting for the arrival of the bus. There was a large crowd at the bus stand. It seemed that there were no chances of bus arrival. Suddenly, there was a lot of confusion at the bus stand. I saw a bus approaching towards the bus stand and this was the bus which I had to catch. The bus came and stopped at the proper place. A crowd gathered there to get inside the bus. Suddenly, I felt a hand touching my pocket. I was alert. I caught the hand and turned back. I saw a tall boy putting his hand in my pocket. I caught the tall man red handed picking the my pocket. I saw there was a boy behind me who wanted to pick my pocket for the reason that he was hungry from last two days. Now, I felt sorry for it and I gave him some money. After this incident the boy's eyes looked satisfied. And I began conversation with him according to my habit. During this conversation he said that he had been sold by his parents to a contractor who engaged children in begging, robbing and selling news paper on streets. I was shocked on hearing the words of this boy and my eyes were filled with tears and I decided to do something for such children. This was an extraordinary experience of my life. |
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In 200-250 words write a story based on the input given below : A long wait for the bus - people impatient -- a loarge crowd - a lot of confusion - felt the pocket being - touched - looked around - caught the hand -- and ........ |
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Answer» It was a sunny day in the winter season. Ali the people were out for the daily routine and to purchase the domestic requirements. I went to get some clothings from the market but there was a long wait for the bus. The wind was icy cold. People were eagerly waiting for the arrival of the bus. There was a large crowd at the bus stand. It seemed that there were no chances of bus arrival. Suddenly, there was a lot of confusion at the bus stand. I saw a bus approaching towards the bus stand and this was the bus which, I had to catch. The bus came and stopped at the proper place. A crowd gathered there to get inside the bus. Suddenly, I felt a hand touching my pocket. I was alert. I caught the hand and turned back. I saw a tall boy putting his hand in my pocket. I caught the tall mar, red handed picking my pocket. The boy behind me wanted to pick my pocket for the reason that he was hungry from last two days. Now, I felt sorry for it and I gave him some money. Alter this incident the boy's eyes looked satisfied. And I began conversing with him according to my habit. During this conversation he said that he had been sold by his parents to a contractor who engaged children in begging, robbing and selling news paper on streets. I was shocked on hearing the words of this boy and my eyes were filled with tears and I decided to do something for such children. This was an extraordinary experience of my life. |
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Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow : Our opportunities are great but let me warn you that when power outstrips ability, we will fall on evil days. We should develop competency and ability which would help us utilize the opportunities which are now open to us. From tomorrow morning - from midnight today - we cannot throw the blame on the Britishers. We have to assume the responsibility ourselves for what we do. A free India will be judged by the way in which it will serve the interests of the common man in the matters of food, clothing, shelter and social activities. Unless we root out corruption in high places and root out every trace of nepotism, love of power, profiteering and black marketing which have spoiled the good name of this country in recent times, we will not be able to raise the standards of efficiency in administration as well as in the production and distribution of the necessary goods of life. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru referred to the great contribution which this country will make for the promotion of world peace and the welfare of mankind. The chakra, the Ashokan wheel, which is there in the flag embodies for us a great idea so dear to Ashoka, the greatest of our emperors. Look at the words of H.G.Wells about him 'Highnesses, Magnificences, Excellences, Serenities, Majesties. Among them all, he shines alone a star, Ashoka the greatest of all monarchs.' He cut into rock his message for the healing of discords. If there are differences, the way in which you can solve them is by promoting concord. Concord is the only way by which we can get rid of differences. There is no other method which is open to us. We are lucky in having for our leader, one who is a world citizen, who is essentially a humanist, who possesses a buoyant optimism and robust good sense in spite of the perversity of things and the hostility of human affairs. We believe that if India gains freedom, that freedom will be used not merely for the well-being of India but for Vishva Kalvana, world peace and the welfare of mankind.Attempt the following. Find out the words that mean the same as under : (a) to go much faster (paragraph 1) (b) favouritism (paragraph 1) (c) harmony between people or groups (paragraph 2) |
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Answer» (a) Outstrip (b) Nepotism (c) Concord |
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In 200-250 words write a story based on the input given below : Two teams - in the playground - whistle blew - match about to begin - the two captains looked tense - suddenly there was a commotion. |
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Answer» It was a great opportunity for me as I got a chance to watch a football match between Mohan Baghan of India and Massay club of Sri Lanka. I had already taken my seat. Both the teams were on the ground. It was a beautiful play ground. There was greenery, around it and different kinds of flowers were blooming. The weather was very charming and a gentle, cold breeze was blowing. I was excited to watch the match. The audience was also excited. They were blowing whistles and shouting slogans. All of us had been waiting for the match to start. The referees were also on the ground. The whistle blew which was a signal to both the teams to line up as the Prime Minister was in the stadium for inauguration. After formal introduction, the match was about to begin. The players of both the teams were in full zeal to show their game. All of a sudden. there was an announcement to be beware of the unknown things and keep them away. There was a secret report of some terrorists who were there. The two captains looked tense. No body knew, what to do. Suddenly, there was a commotion in one of the corners of the stadium. The police was there and they were holding two persons by their collar and took them away. The two terrorists had been arrested. Now, there was another announcement that everything was allright. The warning had been taken back. Now bottle the captains along with the audience were pleased. There was a great thrill in the match. Mohan Baghan won the match by 3 to 1 goals. Everyone was delighted. |
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Read the passage given below: Everybody wants to succeed in life. For some, success mean achieving whatever they desire or dream. For many it is the name, fame and social position. Whatever be the meaning of success, it is success which makes a man popular.All great men have been successful. They are remembered for their great achievements. But it is certain that success comes to those who are sincere, hardworking, loyal and committed to their goals. Success has been man's greatest motivation. It is very important for all. Success has a great effect on life. It brings pleasure and pride. It gives a sense of fulfilment. It means all-around development. Everybody hopes to be successful in life. But success smiles on those who have a proper approach, planning, vision and stamina. A proper and timely application of all these things is bound to bear fruit. One cannot be successful without cultivating these certain basic things in life. It is very difficult to set out on a journey without knowing one's goals and purposes. Clarity of the objective is a must to succeed in life. A focused approach with proper planning is certain to bring success. Indecision and insincerity are big obstacles on the path to success. One should have the capability, capacity and resources to turn one's dreams into reality. Mere desire cannot bring; you success. The desire should be neighed against factors like capability and resources. This is the basic requirement of success. The next important thing is the eagerness, seriousness and the urge to be successful. It is the driving force which decides the success. It is the first step on the ladder of success. One needs to pursue one's goals with sincerity and passion. One should always be in high spirit. Lack of such spirit leads to an inferiority complex which is a big obstruction on the path of success. Time is also a deciding factor. Only the punctual and committed have succeeded in life. Lives of great men are examples of this. They had all these qualities in plenty which helped them rise to the peak of success. Hard labour is one of the basic requirements of success. There is no substitute for hard labour. It alone can take one to the peak of success. Every success was a ratio of five percent inspiration and ninety-five percent perspiration. It is the patience, persistence and perseverance which play a decisive role in achieving success. Failures are the pillars of success as they are our stepping-stones and we must get up and start again and be motivated.On the basis of your reading of the passage/ fill in any two of the following blanks with appropriate words/phrase:(a) ............plays a decisive role in achieving success. (b) Goals have to be pursued with ......... and .......... (c) Ratio of success is ........... inspiration. |
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Answer» (a) Patience, persistence, perseverance. (b) sincerity and passion. (c) Five percent. |
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| 2827. |
Three bells toll at intervals of 9,12,15 minutes respectively. If they start tolling together, after what time will they next toll together ? |
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Answer» To find LCM (9, 12, 15) 9 = 3 × 3 12 = 2 × 2 × 3 15 = 3 × 5 ∴ LCM (9, 12, 15) = 3 × 3 × 2 × 2 × 5 = 180 minutes The bells will toll together after 180 minutes. |
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| 2828. |
Why could Ali not enjoy a sportsman's pleasure of hunting any more after Miriam left him ? |
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Answer» Ali was a skilled hunter. No animal could escape his eyes. The moment he saw any rabbit or partridge it was as good as in his bag. But then suddenly his life changed. His daughter Miriam got married to a soldier and went to live in Punjab with him. Ali got no news of her after that. He became sensitive and realized the meaning of love and separation. He could no longer enjoy a sportman’s pleasure because he felt that the animals and the birds must also have the same feelings and he stopped hunting. He could understand the grief of the parents of the hunted animals, the pain they went through after getting separated from their young ones. |
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The following passage has not been edited. There is one error in each line. Write the error and the correction in your answer sheet against the correct question number. The first one has been done as an example.Your time was limited, so don’t waste(a) it living anyone else’s life. Don’t be(b) trapped with dogma – which is living with (c) a results of other people’s thinking. Don’t(d) let the noise of others’ opinion drown away your own inner voice. |
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Answer» Error Correction (a) anyone someone (b) with by (c) a the (d) away out |
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The following paragraph has not been edited. There is one error in each marked line.I went to the pool then no one (a) was there. The place being quiet. (b) A water was still, and the tiled(c) bottom was so white and clean(d) as a bathtub. I was timid for going in alone. |
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Answer» Error Correction (a) being was (b) A The (c) so as (d) for about |
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Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow : "And for Loona Bimberton, she refused to look at an illustrated paper for weeks and her letter of thanks for the gift of a tiger-claw brooch was a model of repressed emotion. (a) Loona didn't look at papers for weeks because .......... (b) Who gave her the gift ? (c) Her emotions were repressed because...........(d) Who sent her the tiger claw brooch ? |
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Answer» (a) they praised Mrs. Packletide. (b) Mrs. Packletide gave her the gift. (c) She was jealous of Mrs. Packletide. (d) Mrs. Packletide sent her the tiger claw brooch. |
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Read the passage given below. Fill in the blanks by choosing the most appropriate word/phrases from the given options. One of the (a) …………. problems facing the world today is global warming. Many scientists believe that the production of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases is having a heating effect on the atmosphere and this (b) ……….. be very dangerous for human life. We (c) ………. examine the problem of global warming and suggest some ways (d) ……….. solving it. |
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Answer» (a) (ii) biggest (b) (i) could (c) (iv) must (d) (iii) of |
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Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow : For he seemed to me again like a king, Like a king in exile, uncrowned in the underworld, Now due to be crowned again. And so, I missed my chance with one of the lords Of life. And I have something to expiate:A pettiness. (a) Why is the snake called a king in exile ? (b) What is the pettiness referred to in these lines ? (c) What does the word 'underworld' mean ? (d) The poet refers to ...... as one of the lords of life. |
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Answer» (a) The snake is a majestic creature and is forced to remain underground, out of man’s sight. (b) The act of throwing a log at the snake/harming the snake. (c) Under the earth / underground / a snake hole. (d) Snake. |
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Read the passage given below. Fill in any four of the blanks by choosing the most appropriate word / phrases from the given options.One of the (a) ....... problems faced by the world today (b) ....... global warming. Many scientists believe that the production of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases is having a heating effect on the atmosphere and this (c) .......... be very dangerous for human life. We (d) ........ examine the problem of global warming and suggest some ways (e) ........... solving it. |
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Answer» (a) (ii) biggest (b) (ii) is (c) (i) could (d) (iv) must (e) (iii) of |
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Read the following news headlines and complete the news reports that follow : (a) 5 JAWANS KILLED BY MAOISTS Five Jawans ……… killed by the Maoists near the Bengal-Bihar Border. (b) CONSUMER PROTECTION CENTRE INAUGURATED A consumer Protection Centre …….. by the Chief Minister of West Bengal to create awareness about consumer protection. (c) QUAKE IN JAPAN TRIGGERS TSUNAMI FEAR In the wake of a powerful earthquake in Japan which ……… fears of Tsunami, the government has alerted all the coastal districts. (d) SELLING KIDNEYS TO MAKE A LIVING Starving Tribals of ldduki district .................... to make a living. |
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Answer» (a) have been (b) was inaugurated (c) has triggered off (d) are selling their kidneys |
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Read the new's items given below. Use the information in the headlines to complete the sentences that follow.(a) GOVT RAISES DA; ANNOUNCEMENT MADE The government ...................... for its employees with effect from 1st July 2012.(b) KALKA SHATABDI CANCELLED DUE TO HEAVY RAINSThe heavy rains caused flooding of the railway tracks because of which Kalka Shatabdi .......... (c) PETROL, DIESEL PRICES LIKELY TO BE RAISED The government ............ the prices of petrol and diesel to ensure that the public sector oil companies do not face losses. (d) KIDNEYS DONATED WITHOUT MEDICAL INSPECTION Most of the kidney donation procedures .......... the required medical examination in Indian hospitals. (e) ELEPHANT KILLED IN ODISHA, TUSKS RECOVERED An elephant ................ by the poachers who tried to take away its tusks near Sipakuda. |
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Answer» (a) has announced a raise in DA (b) has been cancelled (c) is considering raising (d) were done without (e) was killed |
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Read the news items given below. Use the information in the headlines to complete the sentences that follow : (a) GOVT. RAISES DA; ANNOUNCEMENT MADE The government ....................... for its employees with effect from 1st July, 2012 (b) KALKA SHATABDI CANCELLED DUE TO HEAVY RAINS The heavy rains caused flooding of the railway tracks because of which Kalka Shatabdi ....................... (c) PETROL, DIESEL PRICES LIKELY TO BE RAISED The government ....................... the prices of petrol and diesel to ensure that the public sector oil companies do not face losses. (d) KIDNEYS DONATED WITHOUT MEDICAL INSPECTION Most of the kidney donation procedures .................... the required medical examination in Indian hospitals. |
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Answer» (a) has announced a raise in DA (b) has been cancelled (c) is considering raising (d) were done without |
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| 2838. |
Read the given headlines and complete the reports that follow : (a) CHIEF SEEKS MORE TIME FROM CBI NEW DELHI : Army chief General VK Singh ....................... the CBI for more time to provide details on his allegation that he was offered Rs.14 crore bribe. (b) Rs.1 CR TO THE WIFE OF ACCIDENT VICTIM The Delhi High Court ....................... a compensation of Rs.1 crore to the widow of a businessman who died in a road accident five years ago. (c) DEATH PENALTY TO THREE FOR KILLING GIRL OVER PROPERTY NEW DELHI : A man, along with his daughter and son ....................... death penalty by a Delhi court for burning alive his daughter-in-law to corner her property. (d) STONE CHAMBER OF 3RD CENTURY TOMB UNVEILED A third century stone chamber ..................... by Japanese archaeologists today. It was excavated from an ancient tomb in Nara. |
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Answer» (a) has asked (b) has awarded (c) has been given (d) was unveiled |
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| 2839. |
You are upset at the usual traffic jams in your city and the chaos they create. Write a letter in 100-120 words to the editor of a local daily mentioning the reason for it and the possible solution. You are Seema/Sohan, 12 Mall Road, Delhi. |
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Answer» Suggested Value Points : Reasons • Dug up roads • Poor traffic management • Signals and traffic lights not working • Lax rules • Poor civic sense Suggestions • Better public transport More police • More police • Better laws • Stringent punishment • Create awareness. Detailed Answer : 12, Mall Road Delhi 02 April 20XX The Editor The Times of India New Delhi Subject : Problem of Traffic Jam Sir Through your esteemed newspaper, I would like to draw your kind attention towards the problem of traffic jam in my city Delhi which creates a chaos everywhere. In fact, traffic jam is a condition on transport networks that occurs as use increases and is characterized by slower speeds, longer trip times and increased vehicular queuing. The main reasons for this problem are the pits that are dug up on roads which cause a poor traffic management. Sometimes the signals and traffic lights do not work properly and they fail to manage the traffic properly. People also enjoy the luxury of breaking rules and they do it again and again because there is no heavy penalty for breaking rules and they show their poor civic sense also. To solve this problem, It is necessary to have better public transportation system. There must be more facilities of buses and metro lines. People should be encouraged to use more and more public transport instead of their private vehicles. There should be better management of roads and more police should be employed on the roads specially on the cross roads. The rules and regulations belonging to roads should be improved and implemented. Those who violate the traffic rules should be severely punished and penalized. Apart from it, an awareness should be created among the people specially among the youngsters. They should be encouraged to follow the traffic rules. I hope if such steps are taken by the authorities, we can get rid of the problem of traffic jams. Yours truly Seema |
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The importance of India as a large nation lies in its unity. Unity is India’sstrength and unity in diversity is the most important feature of India. However, time and again we have witnessed a rise in various social tensions among people of different states and linguistic origin with the help of MCB Unit, ‘National Integration’. Write a letter to the Editor, drawing the attention of the public towards the need to develop the spirit of unity in 100-120 words. You are Sarvesh Kumar. |
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Answer» 187, Lajpat Nagar New Delhi Date: February 20, 20xx The Editor The Times of India New Delhi Subject: Development of the spirit of Unity Dear Sir, Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I would like to draw the attention of the general public towards the need to develop the spirit of unity. In India, national integration alone can be the foundation of a strong, united and prosperous India, especially in these days of terrorism. It is said that ‘United we stand, divided we fall’. People should understand that a united country is respected in the eyes of others. However, communal lashes, social and economic inequalities put a challenge to our national harmony. Adequate measures should be taken to remove the social and economic inequalities to ensure unity among various sections of the society. The various social issues such as caste system, child labour, dowry system etc. should be eradicated from our society. People need to accept that there is a need for unity in India. They should not be committed to a particular religion but to the nation as a whole. Yours sincerely, Sarvesh Kumar |
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Write a short story using the given outline in about 200–250 words. Give a suitable title. Midnight ... heard a sound ... backyard ... strange creature ... in bushes ...frightened ... the creature spoke ... requested ... helped the creature ... to go back to his world. |
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Answer» Strange Creature It was midnight, I was studying. Suddenly I heard a sound at the backyard. At first I thought there would be any animal. But when I heard it again, I decided to see through the window as it could be any burglar. If it would be, then I had to inform the police before he would break into my house. To my utmost surprise, when I saw through the window, I saw a strange creature. At first I thought it was an animal but when it spoke I was surprised even more. It was speaking my language. It was telling Help! Help! Help! . . . I couldn’t understand what I would do. I thought, “should I inform to my parents”. But they were sleeping and I didn’t want to disturb them. I asked him, “who are you and from where have you come”. He told he was an alien and came from other world. He assured me he wouldn’t harm me but he wanted a help from me and requested not to tell about him to anyone. I said, “How can I help you.” He said he lost his remote by which he could send signals to his people. He said to help him to find it as they had problem to see without sun. I agreed and helped him to find his remote. I found it in the rose bushes. He became very happy and returned his home happily. |
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Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow: 1. May be you're bored of bananas, apples and grapes and need a fresh produce pick. A nutrientrich serving of kiwi fruit may be just what you need. A serving of kiwi fruit (2 kiwis) has twice the vitamin C of an orange, as much potassium as a banana and the fiber of a bowl of whole grain cereal-all for less than 100 calories ! 2. The fuzzy fruit is sky-high in both soluble and insoluble fiber, both of which are essential for promoting heart health, regulating digestion, and lowering cholesterol levels-that's a winning trifecta. Kiwi-fruit has also been considered a "nutritional all-star" as Rutgers University researchers found that kiwi fruit has the best nutrient density of 21 commonly consumed fruits. 3. Along with vitamin C, kiwi fruits are rich in many bioactive compounds that have antioxidant capacity to help to protect against free radicals, harmful by-products produced in the body. If you want clean energy, think of kiwi fruit because they re rich in magnesium, a nutrient essential to convert food into energy. 4. A kiwi fruit also doubles as a peeper-keeper by supplying your eyes with protective lutein, a carotenoid that's concentrated in eye tissues and helps protect against harmful free radicals. Kiwi-fruit is also packed with blood pressure-lowering potassium. In fact, a 100 gram serving of kiwi-fruit-that's about one large kiwi-provides 15% of the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of potassium. 5. Kiwi fruit has been growing in New Zealand for over 100 years. Once the fruit gained in popularity other countries started to grow it including Italy; France, Chile, japan, South Korea and Spain. At first, kiwis were referred to as 'Yang Tao' or 'Chinese Gooseberry,' but the name was ultimately changed to kiwi fruit so that everyone would know where the fruit came from.6. A ripe kilt i fruit will be plump and smooth-skinned, and free of wrinkles, bruise, and punctures. If you find that your kiwi is a little too firm after buying it, simply let it ripen at room temperature for three to five days. The firmer the fruit, the more tart it will taste. To speed up the ripening process, you can also place kiwis in a paper bag with an apple or banana. If you want to store the fruit longer, you should keep in a plastic bag in the refrigerator.Find the word which mean the same as the following.(a) mixture (Para 3) (b) strong (Para 4) (c) discoloured (Para 6) |
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Answer» (a) compound (b) concentrated (c) bruised. |
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| 2843. |
Write a story in 200 - 250 words based on the input given below :Travelling in metro - tunnel - lights went out - general panic - pushing and shoving - screams -- phone flashlights switched on -- an old man ......... |
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Answer» Raj was travelling in a metro. As he stood there, he could see an old man sleeping. Tire metro following its route, went inside a tunnel, when all of a sudden lights went out. Following this, was a state of general panic, while all this seemed normal to Raj, an unexpected scream struck his ears. Everyone being scared quickly switched on their phone's flashlight to find out except the old man who was sleeping. Within moments, while the old man comprehended what just happened, he laughed whole-heartily. He told everyone not to worry. He told them that as he woke up, he could feel and hear everyone but could not see them. So he thought that he had gone blind and thus he shouted. But then he realized that it wasn't the case. Everyone in the metro laughed and the fault in electric line was dealt with in the mean time. As the electricity was restored, everyone had a great incident to share. |
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Some of us have often been ridiculed for poor time management and lack of punctuality. You feel that it affects the image of our country. Write a letter to the editor of a national daily in 100-120 words, mentioning the reasons for our weakness and how we can change ourselves. You are Arun/Aruna, 24 Mall Road, Agra. |
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Answer» 24 Mall Road Agra 12 June 20xx The Editor Hindustan Times New Delhi Subject : Time Management Sir Through the columns of you esteemed newspaper I wish to draw the attention of one and all towards the poor time management skills and lack of punctuality prevalent in our country. We must realise that time is an expensive resource. It plays a very important role in the life of human beings. It cannot be conserved. There is a well known proverb-Time and tide wait for none. Time once gone, never comes back, so one must utilize time to its maximum. The management of time is an art and needs discipline. Some people procrastinate and this should be avoided. Certain things can be done very easily at a proper time but once the time flies away, it becomes difficult to do those activities. Procrastination sometimes leads to failure of some particular activity or job as well. Thus, we must manage our time such as to take the maximum advantage out of it. We can create schedules and plan our activities beforehand in order to achieve success. Without time management, no one can succeed in life. Parents and schools should teach children the value of time. In childhood, students who are punctual should be appreciated or re,warded publicly so that others may get motivated. Stories which teach the value of time go a long -way in imbibing the values of punctuality'. We all must develop a culture of being punctual. I request you to publish this letter of mine so that everyone becomes aware of the importance of time and everybody should start becoming a role-model for being punctual. Thanking you. Yours sincerely Aruna |
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| 2845. |
Improving posture helps in reducing physical fatigue. Suggest four ways to maintain a good posture while working at home. |
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Answer» Four suggestions to maintain a good posture are: 1. For pushing heavy objects, we can crouch and bend knees, keeping our back straight. 2. For drying clothes, basket of washed clothes can be kept on high surface or stool. 3. One should alternate between standing and sitting posture. 4. Long handled broom or mop can be used for cleaning. 5. Bucket of water can be placed on high stool for bathing. |
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You are a member of canteen committee of your school. What four tips you will give to canteen manager in each of the following cases: a. To maintain personal hygiene of cooks. b. To keep kitchen insect free. |
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Answer» a. Tips to maintain personal hygiene of cooks. 1. Wear clean clothes 2. Wash hands properly before cooking and after using toilets. 3. Do not wear dirty footwear in kitchen. 4. Keep nails unpainted and short. 5. Do not lick food. 6. Keep your head covered b. To keep kitchen insect free. 1. Insecticides should be sprayed. 2. Drains should have cockroach traps. 3. Wire mesh on windows and doors. 4. Adequate lighting in the kitchen. 5. All crevices or grooves should be filled |
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| 2847. |
Write any four ways of reducing physical fatigue. |
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Answer» Four ways of reducing physical fatigue are: 1. Take rest 2. Eat balance food 3. Alternate heavy and light activities 4. Use of labour saving devices 5. Divide wok in smaller units |
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| 2848. |
Write any four ways of reducing psychological fatigue. |
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Answer» Ways of reducing psychological fatigue:- 1. Make the job interesting 2. Set small targets 3. Change in routine 4. Motivation and incentives |
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| 2849. |
Hema is one of the most successful managers of her company, ‘Kobe Ltd.’ She uses her creativity and initiative in handling challenging situations at work. The knowledge gained by her during her student days at a renowned management institute as well as through her observation and experience over the years is applied by Hema in a skillful manner in the context of the realities of a given situation. She often reads books and other literature in various fields of management to keep her knowledge updated. 1. An aspect of the nature of management is being highlighted in the above description. Identify the aspect and define it. 2. Explain any three features of the aspect identified in part |
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Answer» 1. In the above case, management as an art is being highlighted. An art refers to the application of knowledge and personal skills to achieve desired results. Management as an art means the application of principles of management and personal skills of managers. 2. Following are the features of management as an art:
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Shyam bought a pain relieving ointment after seeing it being displayed in the chemist’s shop. The ointment tube was packed in a carboard box. Identify the different levels of packaging of the pain relieving medicine, when it was purchased by Shyam. Also state the functions of packaging. |
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Answer» Following are different levels of packaging of the pain relieving medicine : (a) Primary packaging : Ointment tube. (b) Secondary packaging : Cardboard box. Following are the functions of packaging : 1. Promotion – Attractive packaging induces the customers to purchase the product. Packaging acts as a silent salesman particularly in self-service stores. Packaging is the best advertising medium to boost product image. 2. Protection – Packaging safeguards the product from any kind of damage during transportation and warehousing. Package protects the quality of inner contents from adverse weather conditions. 3. Identification – Packaging creates individuality and helps quick identification. The product gains special and separate existence due to packaging. 4. Use – Packaging greatly helps in the use of the product. The size and shape of the package is designed in such a manner that it is convenient to open, handle and use for the consumers. |
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