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I think that a rich childhood is one where you get a lot of love and security at home. It could also be culturally rich, where you get to read or know music/books/theatre, etc. Basically, a rich childhood is one which has plenty of love, fun and friends. Money is secondary.

1. The saint has expressed his wish for peace among the people.

2. People believe that worshipping Goddess Lakshmi brings prosperity in the house.

3. The committee formed by the sarpanch includes people of all religions.

4. Preservation and protection of the tiger and the lion is very necessary because they are endangered species.

5. Children must be taught the value of protecting the resources of nature.

6. Mankind has achieved a lot of progress in the field of medical science.

Peace does not mean ‘no-war’. It also does not mean peace between people and countries. True peace can prevail only when man lives in peace with nature, divine forces and himself also. Peace means protecting and preserving nature.

We should accept only things that are necessary for us. We should not snatch away what belongs to others or is required by others. This will lead to peace.

Living in peace with nature, divine forces and ultimately himself will bring peace to man.

(b)  sorrows.

According to the speaker in ‘When You are Old’, it was he (the speaker) who loved her pilgrim soul.

The speaker loved her ‘inner beauty’ and her ‘pilgrim soul".

(b) physical beauty.

1. The writer loved solving problems of Mathematics of the 9th standard when he was in the 7^th.

2. The writer scored 100% marks in Mathematics in almost all the examinations that he appeared for, from the 1^st standard until IIT, barring only a few times. He also stood 1^st in the University in all subjects put together.

In Solapur, where the writer spent his childhood, he had not seen any building which was more than three – storeyed. Mumbai however was full of skyscrapers, which made the writer uncomfortable. At IIT, most of the students and professors used to converse in English whereas the writer’s English was very poor, with a weak vocabulary, terrible pronunciation and very awkward construction of sentences.

Due to all this, he felt quite lonely and terrified in Mumbai in general and IIT in particular. He developed an inferiority complex and wanted to run away from IIT and even Mumbai. Thus, his joy at getting into IIT was shortlived.

(a) Though I did not fully understand their discussions, I was immensely impressed.

(b) I had decided to do nothing of this sort.

(c) When my fear had vanished, I started feeling at home in my hostel.

(d) Only my self-esteem stopped me.

(e) I plunged into all these branches of knowledge, which was a period of renaissance.

(f) On looking back, I find that there are a number of lessons that I cherish.

(g) Hundreds tell me that they understood the theory of relativity.

True sentence: 

3. The writer’s skill at solving problems helped him in his IIT entrance exam.

False sentences: 

1. The writer did not like Mathematics and Science. 

2. The writer studied Mathematics and Science only for scoring maximum marks in exams. 

4. The writer scored 100% marks in Mathematics in every examination he appeared for.

Corrected sentences: 

1. The writer loved Mathematics and Science. 

2. The writer studied Mathematics and Science not only for scoring maximum marks in exams, but also because he appreciated their inherent beauty. 

4. The writer scored 100% marks in Mathematics in almost all the examinations he appeared for.

According to the speaker in ‘When You are Old’, ‘Love’ (personified ‘love’] fled and hid his face.

1. This museum has preserved texts like the Ramayana and the Mahabharata as they are our ancient epics.

2. People of all religions and communities must live in peace and harmony to thrive.

3. Exchanging sweets and messages of best wishes on festive occasions has been our culture since ages.

4. The visitors gazed with wonder at the beautiful surroundings of the hill station.

5. Anil chased the man who had snatched – his bag.

6. We require more funds because what we have collected now is not sufficient to build a new school.

The author’s books have brought about very good changes in the lives of thousands of readers. Hundreds have come out of depression and more than a dozen have given up thoughts of committing suicide and decided to start all afresh. There are hundreds who say that they understood the theory of relativity or Big Bang after reading his book on Science ‘Kimayagar’.

His book ‘Boardroom’ on Management has created at least 20 successful entrepreneurs. Then there are hundreds who can understand Economic Times or NDTV Profit after reading his book on economics ‘Arthat’.

Many have turned to Mathematics after reading his book ‘GanitV. The same is true about his books on Indian Music (Nadvedh), English Literature (Zapoorza), Painting (Canvas), Western Films (Limelight) and Western Music (Symphony) or books such as ‘Genius’ series, ‘Rakta’ or ‘Vitamins’ or ‘Anartha’. It is these reactions of thousands of readers that made him feel that has touched the hearts of thousands of people.

(a) Main verb 

(b) Main verb 

(c) Auxiliary verb 

(d) Main verb 

(e) Main verb 

(f) Main verb

False sentences: 

1. The writer was more intelligent and well read than his friends. 

3. The writer wanted to top the GRE and migrate to the U.S.

Corrected sentences: 

1. The writer’s friends were more intelligent and well-read than the writer. 

3. The thought of topping the GRE and migrating to the U.S. never even touched the writer’s mind.

The writer says that the arts are equally, if not more, important in our lives than science and technology. He also feels that arts, music and literature enrich our lives and put meaning into our existence. He loved music

humility, humanity

(a) Cruise – a journey on a boat or ship to a number of places 

(b) Expedition – a journey, especially by a group of people, for a specific purpose 

(c) Camp – a place usually away from urban areas where tents are erected for shelter 

(d) Trip – a brief pleasure outdoor visit 

(e) Excursion – a short journey to a place with a particular purpose 

(f) Picnic – a short visit to an outdoor place where people celebrate, enjoy, and eat meals 

(g) Voyage – a long journey on a ship

This happened after my Std X exams. I live in Latur, and I was visiting my cousins in Mumbai for the first time. In order to entertain me, they took me to a musical nite. Unfortunately, it was music show based on English songs, and I had no knowledge of it or interest in it. I love to listen to Hindi and Marathi songs only. They soon realized my lack of interest, and were sorry for their mistake. I was embarrassed about my complete lack of knowledge about English music.

(a) By the end of the week she was beginning to feel at home in her new job. 

(b) When he lost his mother he was completely broken. 

(c) Travelling can help to broaden one’s horizon. 

(d) After my retirement I started my second innings as a social worker. 

(e) Having faith in God keeps one going in difficult situations. 

(f) To succeed in any competitive examination, one requires a sea of knowledge. 

(g) The simple village girl felt out of place in a formal party. 

(h) The work done by Sindhutai Sapkal touched the hearts of millions 

(i) The teacher spoke at length explaining the concept. 

(j) The speaker was completely stumped by the intelligent questions asked by the audience.

The poem ‘Goodbye Party for Miss Pushpa T.S.’ is a monologue. A monologue is a poem in which we find a single speaker, though we feel the presence of other listeners. At the beginning of the poem, the speaker explains that Miss Pushpa is going to a different country and states that she’s a sweet person. He explains that the woman comes from a well-to-do family.

However, he gets sidetracked with his own memories. After digressing, the speaker states that Miss Pushpa is a popular person who is kind and always willing to help others. At the end of the.poem, the speaker asks the others at the party to give their own speeches about the party’s honoree.

The main theme of ‘Goodbye Party for Miss Pushpa T.S.’ isn’t the loss of a friend; instead, it is human foibles or character faults. This is a popular theme among Ezekiel’s works. The poem offers a satirical look at how some people in India speak English, a device that the poet presumably used to get an Indian reader to laugh at himself. The poem misuses the present continuous tense and uses phrases and syntax found in the Indian language.

For example, when Ezekiel writes, “Whatever I or anybody is asking/ She is always saying yes.” The poem also satirizes the Indian habit of digressing from the topic by showing that in between his speech, the speaker unnecessarily speaks about his visit to Surat.

Ezekiel wrote many of his works, including ‘Goodbye Party for Miss Pushpa T.S.’ in the dialect of urban Indians, particularly those in Bombay. This dialect is called “Babu English.” Originally, the colonial British used the word “babu” as a derogatory term while referring to subordinate Indians who spoke English as a second language.

A “Babu” was a person who tried to impress a British master using stylish ornamentation, as the way that he expressed a message was more important than the information relayed.

A) is leaving for a foreign country

Nissim Ezekiel (1924-2004) is a well known Indo-Anglican poet. He has a number of poems to his credit. He lived in Mumbai for a long time and joined the prestigious ‘Illustrated Weekly of India’ in 1953. He worked there for two years. Later he produced several volumes of verse and plays. He was also an art critic. The present poem is taken from his ‘Collected Poems’.

A) it is a humorous occasion

C) a foreign country

B) a farewell address

a. Here, T refers to Miss Pushpa.

b. ‘It’ means any task given to Miss Pushpa for completion.

c. It shows Miss Pushpa’s dedication to her work. She did any task given to her quickly and cheerfully. She never asked why the work was given to her. Neither did she procrastinate.

a. Here, T refers to Pushpa’s colleague.

b. Miss Pushpa’s father was a renowned advocate from a very high family in Bulsar or Surat. While referring to this point, the speaker also remembers that once he stayed in Surat with the family members of his uncle’s family.

c. No, it is not contextual. The speaker satirizes the Indian habit of meandering while narrating a particular incident.

Correct Answer is: B) a satire on

Certainly, the poem makes gentle fun of the people who cannot speak English properly. Hence, the poem can be considered a satire. However, the intention of the satire is not to make fun, but to correct. The poet shows how Indians have Indianised the English language. Since English is not our native language, it is all right for us to speak it in a manner that is different from the manner of native speakers of English.

However, not all Indians speak English in this manner. There are quite a few Indians who can speak the language in a chaste manner. Perhaps the poet should have taken enough trouble to point out this fact.

The poem is a farewell address. We see that neither Pushpa nor other dignitaries are welcomed formally. Moreover, in the poem, there is a mention that they have assembled there to wish her bon voyage.

Spring : Holi 

Summer : Ugadi 

Autumn : Deepavali 

Winter : Christmas

I like mornings the most because we feel refreshed after a good night’s sleep.

Whatever we learn about Pushpa is from the references made by the speaker about Pushpa. So, we cannot conclude that in reality,

Miss Pushpa is what she is projected to be. Secondly, we should also remember that the occasion is the goodbye party for Miss. Pushpa. Hence, naturally, only good things will be said about her irrespective of what she in reality is.

From the narration of the speaker, we realize that Miss Pushpa is from a well-to-do family. She is well known for her external and internal beauty. She is a cheerful, pleasant looking, hard-working and popular person among people.

The poet loves the sounds made by crickets and other creatures that are active during the night.

The poet loves all the shade of the grey during the rain.

The poet says that he loves the sounds produced by birds and the sounds made by puppies, early in the morning, just after they are born.

I love the ………………………………………………. the trees. 

हिन्दी अनुवाद- मुझे पक्षियों की आवाज़ प्रिय है। 

अतः भोर के समय, 

मुझे पिल्लों की आवाज़ अच्छी लगती है। 

ठीक उनके जन्म लेने के बाद की। 

मुझे फूलों की सुगंध प्रिय है, 

और मधुमक्खियों से प्राप्त शहद का स्वाद भी, 

मुझे प्रिय है वो आवाज़ जो बहती हवा बनाती है, 

जब वह पेड़ों के अन्दर से बहती है। 

I love the……………………………………… in my hand. 

हिन्दी अनुवाद- मुझे प्रिय है जिस प्रकार से आकाश दिखता है, 

एक उजले और धूपदार दिन में, 

और जब बरसातें भी होती हैं। 

मुझे स्लेटी के विभिन्न रंग प्रिय हैं। 

मुझे महासागर की सुगंध प्रिय है। 

रेत परे लहरों की आवाज़ भी, 

मुझे समुद्र की सीपियों को छूना प्रिय है और 

जैसे वे मेरे हाथ से दिखती हैं वह भी। 

And when the …………………………………….I love. 

हिन्दी अनुवाद- और जब सूर्य चला जाता है, मुझे प्रिय है। 

चाँद जो इतना उज्जवल चमकता है, 

मुझे प्रिय है झीगुरों की आवाज़ और 

दूसरे रात के जीवों की आवाज़। 

इसलिए जब मैं सोने के लिए लेटता हूँ, 

मैं ऊपर रहने वाले ईश्वर का धन्यवाद करता हूँ 

उन सभी प्राकृतिक चीज़ों और दूसरी चीज़ों के लिए, 

उन सभी चीजों के लिए जो मुझे प्रिय हैं।

The poet loves the sounds made by crickets and other creatures that are active during the night.

The poet likes the sound of:

1. puppies after they are born.
2. wind blowing through trees.
3. waves upon the sand.
4. crickets and other night creatures.

The poem is about the poet’s love for nature and all things around him.

The name of Hari does not enter the heart of man because the man is full of proud and ignorance. He always tries to cheat God and never develops perfect trust in God. He tries to show of becoming his worshipper and repeats his name on lips and involves in useless practice of collecting materials and presumes his permanent existence on this earth and forgets that he is mortal and will depart from this world one day.

मानव दिल में भगवान का नाम प्रवेश नहीं करता है क्योंकि मनुष्य घमण्ड व अज्ञानता से भरा हुआ है। वह सदैव ईश्वर को धोखा देने की सोचता है तथा कभी भी भगवान में पूर्ण आस्था उत्पन्न नहीं करता है। वह उसका सेवक बनने का दिखावा करता है तथा उसका नाम होठों से लेता है तथा अनावश्यक भौतिक वस्तुओं के संग्रह में लग जाता है तथा स्वयं को इस संसार में स्थाई समझता है तथा यह भूल जाता है कि वह नश्वर है और एक दिन इस संसार से चला जायेगा।

The poetess expects from the human being that he ought to develop perfect faith in God and remove his own existence in order to achieve His grace. There must not be any sense of fear and distrust of losing anything and the sense of selfishness, greed and proud must be given up. In this way the man can achieve the target of his life of seeking immortality in this mortal world.

कवयित्री मानव से आशी करती है कि वह मानव भगवान में पूर्ण आस्था विकसित करे तथा स्वयं के अस्तित्व को समाप्त करे ईश्वर की संगति प्राप्त करने के लिए। किसी भी चीज को खोने का डर व अविश्वास की भावना नहीं होनी चाहिए तथा स्वार्थ, लालच व घमण्ड को त्याग देना चाहिए। इस तरह मानव अपने जीवन के लक्ष्य को प्राप्त कर सकता है जो कि इस नश्वर संसार में अमरता को प्राप्त करना है।

The man does not devote himself in the service of God because he is full of evils such as the sense of greed and selfishness and attachment of objects as well as anger and proud. These are the main obligation which distract the man from God and due to ignorance he cannot create true devotion to God.’

मनुष्य स्वयं को भगवान की सेवा में समर्पित नहीं करता है क्योंकि वह बुराइयों से भरा हुआ है जैसे कि लालच, स्वार्थ, भौतिक वस्तुओं से लगाव, क्रोध तथा घमण्ड। ये ऐसी मुख्य बाधाएँ हैं जो मनुष्य को ईश्वर से दूर करती हैं। अत: अज्ञानता के कारण मनुष्य ईश्वर के प्रति सच्चा समर्पण नहीं कर पाता है।

God does not listen to the call of man easily because the man repeats his name on his lips and does not let it go inside the depth of his heart. He means to say that he does not have perfect faith in God in his heart and mind that is why the man remains away from the blessings of God.

भगवान मनुष्य की पुकार को आसानी से नहीं सुनता है क्योंकि मनुष्य उसका नाम होठों से लेता है तथा इसे अपने दिल की गहराई में नहीं जाने देता है। अर्थात् मानव दिल में ईश्वर के प्रति पूर्ण विश्वास नहीं है। यही कारण है कि मनुष्य भगवान की दुआओं से परे रहता है।

The man worships himself instead of God because the man considers himself powerful and creator of this world. He realises that God depends on the service of man and he offers Him to eat. Even the man does not believe the existence of God and always demands proof of the existence of God.

मनुष्य भगवान के अतिरिक्त स्वयं की पूजा करता है क्योंकि मनुष्य स्वयं को शक्तिशाली समझता है तथा इस संसार का निर्माता मानता है। वह महसूस करता है कि भगवान मनुष्य पर निर्भर है तथा वह उसे खाने को देता है। मानव भगवान के अस्तित्व पर भी भरोसा नहीं करता है तथा सदैव भगवान के अस्तित्व का सबूत माँगता है।

The poetess shows easy and simple way to achieve God. She says that the men ought to remove all the sense of proud and selfishness and greed from the heart and mind as well as losing his own identity in order to achieve our creator who is the lord Krishna. He can be found with true sense of devotion in his service.

कवयित्री ईश्वर प्राप्ति का आसान व साधारण मार्ग बताती है। वह कहती है कि मनुष्य को घमण्ड, स्वार्थ तथा लालच को अपने दिल व दिमाग से निकाल देना चाहिए तथा ईश्वर जो कि भगवान श्रीकृष्ण हैं को पाने के लिए स्वयं के अस्तित्व को त्याग देना चाहिए। उन्हें सच्चे समर्पण की भावना से तथा उनकी निस्वार्थ सेवा से प्राप्त किया जा सकता है।