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1.

(1) Write down two compound words from the passage.(2) Pick out an infinitive from the lesson and use it in your own sentence.(3) Find out five hidden words from the given word t endurance(4) Use the following phrase in your own sentence: even after his death (5) Spot the error/errors and rewrite the correct sentence: The novel was publishing in 1952 (6) Identify the type of sentence: I first read this novel years ago, when I did not understand it at all. (7) Hemingway always talks about the need to struggle. (Replace the infinitive with a gerund.) (8) From the following verbs, pick out the verb which forms its present and past participle by doubling the last letter: run, write, swim, fan. (9) Complete the word chain with verbs of your own.write, e………., r………., r………., t……… .

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(1) fisherman, baseball 

(2) to catch: The fielder tried to catch the ball. 

(3) endurance: endure, dance, under, crane, creed. 

(4) even after his death: People remembered the great leader with love and respect even after his death.

(5) The novel was published in 1952

(6) Assertive (negative) 

(7) Hemingway always talks about the need for struggling.

(8) fan – fanning, fanned. 

(9) write, enter, remember, report, think.

2.

Write four to five sentences about your favorite writer.

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My favorite writer is Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes. Every story written by Doyle is different and holds my interest right till the end. The stories are so gripping that one cannot put the book down easily. I borrow the books from the library to read during the vacation.

3.

What is an independent judiciary?

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The Legislature and the Executive cannot interfere in the work of the judiciary. The courts are not under the government and do not act on behalf of government. The polices also not part of judiciary. 

In this way the judiciary works independently. This is known as independent judiciary.

4.

Find the synonyms (one word) for the following from the passage:(i) The ability to do something difficult for a long time: …...(ii) Formed or worked: ……

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(i) endurance

(ii) wrought

5.

Who is the judge in judiciary?

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The judge is like an umpire in a game and conducts the trial impartially and in an open court.

6.

Tell something about indian judiciary.

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Each state has a High Court which is the highest court of that state. 

Supreme Court is located in New Delhi.

Accused: The person who has done something wrong. 

FIR: First Information Report gathered by the police. 

Offence: A breach of law or rule; an illegal act. 

Investigation: A formal inquiry or systematic study. 

Arrest: To seize a person by legal authority or warrant. 

Summons: An order to appear before a judge or magistrate.

Witness: One who furnishes evidence. 

Fair Trial: A trial by a neutral and fair court.

7.

How are clothes useful to us?

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1) The clothes are used as a shield to protect ourselves from different weather conditions. 

2) Along with protection, clothes can also be a symbol of beauty and status.

8.

What are the central features of the Constitution?

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One of the central features of the Constitution is to separate the powers of Executive, Judiciary and Legislative.

9.

Explain the drip system of irrigation. State two advantages of the drip system of irrigation.

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In this system, there is a network of narrow pipes with small holes, in the fields. When water flows through these pipes, water falls drop by drop just at the position of the roots. So, it is called drip system. Water is not wasted at all. It is the best technique for watering fruit plants, gardens and trees. 

Advantages:

1. Drip system is very useful in those regions where availability of water is poor. 

2. Drip system provides water to plants drop by drop. So, water is not wasted at all.

10.

What are different clothes used in ancient times by human beings?

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  • Human beings in ancient times use leaves and skins of animals as clothes. 
  • Clothes were also made from metal Warriors used to wear a metal jacket during wars. 
  • You can see clothes like these in historical museums are in television shows.
11.

Read the following passage and answer the following questions.Separation of powers and independenceOne of the central features of the Constitution is to separate the powers of Executive, Judiciary and Legislative. This means other branches – like the Legislature and the Execu¬tive – cannot interfere in the work of the judiciary. The courts are not come under the government and do not act on behalf of the government. The police is also not a part of Judiciary, they are part of the Executive. During the last year you had read about the district administration. At district level, just like the Collector, there is also a government police officer who is responsible for maintaining law and order in k the district. Police department is under the ministry of Home of the state government.1. Write any one of the central features of the Constitution.2. The courts are not under the ———–.3. The police is the part of ———–.4. Police department is under the ministry of ———– government.5. Collector is at ———– level.

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1. One of the central features of the Constitution is to separate the powers of Executive, Judiciary and Legislature.

2. Government.

3. Executive

4. Home of the state

5. District

12.

Why did they wait for the SHO / S.l. to return? If you were to file such a report, what would you write in it?

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SHO/S.I. is the head of the police station. To record the F.I.R. his presence is must. So they waited for him. If I were to file such a report, I would write all the issues in the report like- What happened? How did it happen? Who was the accused? etc, I would write their names, witnesses’ names, and their addresses etc.

13.

Who is responsible for making the laws that are applicable for the entire country?

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Parliament is responsible for making the laws that are applicable for the entire country.

14.

Identify the location of these courts for your area with the help of your teacher.

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Our district court is in Machilipatnam and High Court is in Hyderabad.

15.

What is meant by ‘an accused’? In this story who is the accused?

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‘Someone that has done something wrong or taken part in illegal activity is known as accused. In this story ‘Ravi’ is accused.

16.

How can the farmers be protected from the low prices of grains?

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The government protects the farmers by setting a Minimum Support Price (MSP).

17.

What is Minimum Support Price?

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The MSP is a price at which the farmers can sell their grain, if they want, to the government.

18.

Who decides the minimum support price for agricultural products ? .A) Farmers B) Mediators C) Buyers D) Government

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(D) Government

19.

What is meant by ‘an accused’ ? In this story, who is the accused ?

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‘Someone that has done something wrong or taken part in illegal activity is known as accused. In this story ‘Ravi’ is accused.

20.

What is a Minimum Support Price (MSP)? Why is a MSP needed?

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1) A Minimum Support Price is a price at which the farmers can sell their grain, if they want, to the Government. 

2) The Government sets the MSP so as to cover the cost of cultivation and allow a little bit of profit to the farmer. 

3) Thus the farmer, produced far markets within the country. 

4) The farmers are not forced to sell their grains at cheaper prices to the traders.

21.

Expand MSP.

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Minimum Support Price

22.

………. hills separate Vellore and Tiruvanamalai districts. (a) Kolli (b) Andipatti (c) Pothigai (d) Javadhu

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Javadhu hills separate Vellore and Tiruvanamalai districts.

23.

Fill in the blanks1. The plateau which lies between the Nilgiris and Dharmapuri districts is …… 2. …… is the highest peak in the southern most part of the Eastern Ghats. 3. The riverine Island of Srirangam is located between ……… and …… branches of cauvery. 4. ……… soil is suitable for the cultivation of tea and coffee plants. 5. ……… is the Tamil Nadu state animal which is found in ………

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1. Coimbatore 

2. Solaikaradu 

3. Northern (Coleroon or Kollidam), and Southern (Cauvery) 

4. Laterite

5. Nilgiri Tahir, Western Ghats, Tamil Nadu and Kerala

24.

Bharamahal Plateau is a part of …. Plateau. (a) Mysore(b) Chota Nagpur (c) Maharashtra (d) Madurai

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Bharamahal Plateau is a part of Mysore Plateau.

25.

……. helps in the prevention of coastal erosion from waves and stroms. (a) Mangroves (b) trees (c) Land slide

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Mangroves helps in the prevention of coastal erosion from waves and stroms.

26.

How is coastal plain formed?

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Coastal plains is formed by die rivers that flow towards east and drain in the Bay of Bengal in Tamil Nadu. It is more than 80 kilometers wide at some places.

27.

……. is one of the main tributary of Thamirabarani. (a) Noyyal (b) Amaravathi (c) Moyar (d) Manimuthar

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Manimuthar is one of the main tributary of Thamirabarani.

28.

Name the major islands of Tamil Nadu.

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Pamban, Hare, Krusadai, Nallathanni Theevu, Pullivasal, Srirangam, Upputanni, Island Grounds, Kattupalli Island, Quibble Island and Vivekananda Rock Memorial are some major islands of Tamil Nadu.

29.

Describe the nature of the plateau region of Tamil Nadu.

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  • Plateau of Tamil Nadu is located between the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats.
  • It is roughly triangular in shape and covers an area of about 60,000 sq. km.
  • Its height increases from east to west. Its height ranges between 150 and 600 m.
  • This plateau is broader in the north and very narrow in the south and it has many subdivisions.
  • Bharamahal plateau is a part of the Mysore plateau situated in the northwestern part of Tamil Nadu. Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri districts are located in this region.
  • Coimbatore plateau lies between the Nilgiris and Dharmapuri districts. Its height varies from 150 to 450 metres. Moyar river separates this plateau from the Mysore plateau.
  • Rivers like Bhavani, Noyyal and Amaravathi, which originate from Western Ghats form Valleys in the region. Many intermontane plateaus are found in the region of the Nilgiris. Sigur plateau is one such plateau.
  • Madurai plateau found in Madurai district extends up to the foothills of the Western Ghats. Vaigai and Thamirabarani basins are located in the zone.
30.

Name the tributaries of river Thamirabarani.

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Karaiyar, Servalar, Manimuthar, Gadananathi, Pachaiyar, Chittar, and Ramanathi are the main Tributaries of Thamirabarani.

31.

During cyclone, how does the Meterological department warn the . fishermen?

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During Cyclone the Meterological Department warn the fishermen through State Government officials and broadcast of warnings through All India Radio and National Regional (Doordharshan) telecast programme. During Cyclone four stages of warning are given by the Meteorological Department to keep the fishermen alert and to return back who ventured into the sea through coast guards also.

32.

Define Disaster Risk Reduction.

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The concept and practice of disaster risks through systematic efforts to analyse and manage the causal factors of disasters including through reduced exposure to hazards, lessened vulnerability of people and property, wise management of land and environment and improved preparedness for adverse events.

33.

Cuddalore is a multiprone disaster zone.

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Cuddalore is a multiprone disaster zone, because it is located under the very high cyclone prone zone and flood prone zone. More over it is an coastal area often affected by the vulnerable natural disasters

34.

What does Disaster Risk Reduction include?

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The Disaster Risk Reduction includes: 

1. Reducing exposure to hazards. 

2. Lessening the vulnerability of people and property. 

3. Wise management of land and environment.

4. Improving preparedness and early warning for adverse events.

35.

Food is very useful for the and ………………… of life.

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Food is very useful for the and Growth, survival of life.

36.

Why was Lencho annoyed with the postal employees?

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Lencho was annoyed with the postal employees because he doubted that they had taken out the money from the envelope.

37.

Who was Lencho? What was his main problem ?

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Lencho was a simple and hard-working farmer. He had firm faith in God. He loved his family. He knew how to write and read. His main problem was of money.

38.

what type of man was Lencho ? What were his main problems?

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Lencho was a simple and hard-working farmer. He had firm faith in God. He loved his family. He knew how to write and read. His main problem was of money.

39.

Why did Lencho not want the money to be sent by mail?

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Lencho wrote to God to send him the rest of money as he needed it badly. But he requested God not to send the money this time through mail because the post-office employees were dishonest.

40.

Correct underlined words and complete the statement.(i) The rural way of life revolves around an egalitarian value system.(ii) The population of the world is largely urban.(iii) The relationship is informal, personal, and inclusive in urban communities.

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(i) The rural way of life revolves around a traditional value system.

(ii) The population of the world is largely rural.

(iii) The relationship is informal, personal, and inclusive in rural communities.

41.

Scientists who supported Lamarckism 1. Sumner 2. Tower 3. Macderegolus 4. All

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4. All

Scientists Sumner, Tower and Macderegolus supported Lamarckism.

42.

Why did Aurangzeb ban the playing of the pungi ?

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Emperor Aurangzeb banned the playing of the pungi in the royal residence for it had a shrill and unpleasant sound. It became the generic name for reeded noisemakers.

43.

How did ‘pungi’ get its new name ? What was it ?

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Pungi was modified and perfected by a barber which was very much appreciated by the emperor. Since, it was played for the first time in Shah’s chamber by a nai, it came to be known as ‘Shehnai.’

44.

Identify the appropriate term from the given options in the box and rewrite it against the given statement.(i) Family is the unit of social responsibility.(ii) The inter-dependence among caste groups.(iii) The root cause of urban problems.(iv) In mining areas, slums are known as Barack.(v) Tribal people look upon this as the primordial source of all energy.

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(i) Familism

(ii) Balutedari system

(iii) Urban sprawl

(iv) In mining areas, slums are known as Barack.

(v) Sun

45.

What were the recurring themes of Bismillah Khan’s music ?

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The recurring themes of Bismillah Khan’s music was the relationships between the human beings and the flowing waters of the Ganga. He thought that Benaras and Dumraon were the most wonderful towns of the world.

46.

Identify the odd term:Mantra, Vaccination, Black magic, Hatred.

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Vaccination (This is the only way for prevention of diseases. Rest of the others are blind faiths which are unscientific.)

47.

Correct underlined words and complete the statement.Education, law and legislation, police, and court are informal means of social control.

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Education, law and legislation, police, and court are formal means of social control.

48.

How was Bismillah Khan’s music recognized internationally ?

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Bismillah Khan was not only renowned in India but also internationally. He promoted Shehnai at international levels of participating in the world exposition, Cannes Art Festival and Osaka Trade Fair. He became the first Irtdian to be invited to perform at the prestigious Lincoln Central Hall in the United States of America. So well-known did he become internationally that an auditorium in Tehran was named after him, “Tahar Mosiquee Ustaad Bismillah Khan.”

49.

What do you think is going to happen next?

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She may shrink again, after eating or touching anything.

50.

Do you think this was a good idea?

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No, it was not a good idea