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(c) downward

Consonant ‘R’ will be written in downward direction if it is the first consonant in a word and is preceded by a vowel.

(c) Straight

First eight consonants which are represented by straight lines at different angles, in different directions and with different impressions are known as Straight strokes.

A. Need for People’s Movement to Clean the Panambur Beach

Green jobs are defined as work in agriculture, industry, services and administration that contributes to preserving or restoring the quality of the environment. Green jobs reduce the environmental impact of enterprises and economic sectors, ultimately to levels that are sustainable

(c) Three

Each stroke is having Three vowel places.

(b) Phrase

When two or more wrds are joined together, it is known as Phrase.

(c) Initial alphabet in capital

Two short lines underneath an outline indicate an Initial alphabet in capital.

B. (I), (II), (V)

Jobs that contribute to preserve or restore the environment, be they in traditional sectors such as manufacturing and construction, or in new, emerging green sectors such as renewable energy and energy efficiency Minimize waste and pollution.

According to the legend, the warriors of Kadavu saved themselves a long journey by sea by sliding their canoes on rollers up over the narrow neck of land. This way they could avoid the long journey around the east and the west of the Kadavu island.

(d) 1/6^th

The size of the consonant should be 1/6^th of an inch.

(b) Downward

Consonant ‘R’ is always written in Downward direction before ‘M’ because of the easier joining.

a. How many are ready to come? 

b. How long is the tour programme? 

c. What is the destination? 

d. What are the things to be done there? 

e. The cost per person. 

f. The type of transport. 

g. Food and Stay 

h. Safety precautions to be taken

Yes, all the rituals strange. They are strange because in all of them some impossible things are described. As they are passed from generation to generation, people go on adding things to the original story according to their imagination.

Kadavu is one of the larger of islands of the Fiji Group. Some 50 miles by water from the capital city of Suva is the Fijian village of Namuana. Namuana is at the foot of a beautiful bay close to the Government Station in Vunisea Harbour. Here, the island of Kadavu narrows down to an isthmus (a narrow strip of land connecting two large land masses). Legend says that in the days gone by, the warriors of Kadavu slid their canoes on rollers up over the narrow neck of land to save the long journey around the east and the west of Kadavu Island.

The women of Namuana village still preserve a very strange ritual – that of calling turtles from the sea. If you visit Namuana village to see turtle calling, your boat anchors in a beautiful bay under the cliffs of a rocky headland. You land on the beach and sit on the rocks. Or climb to a rocky tract to a point some 150 or 200 feet up the rock face. From here you can have a splendid view. You will find all the maidens of the village of Namuana assembled and singing a strange chant. As they chant, you will see giant turtles rise one by one on the surface, listening to the music.

This is not fairy tale. It actually takes place. The fishing of turtles is prohibited in this area.

There is another interesting sideline to this performance. If any member of the nearby village of Nabukelevu is present, then the turtles will not rise to the surface of the bay and the turtle calling has to be abandoned.

As is usually the case with such strange ceremonies and customs, in Fiji, the turtle calling is based on an ancient legend. This legend is passed on from father to son among the Fijian people of Kadavu.

Many, many years ago, in the beautiful village of Namuana, on the island Kadavu, lived a very lovely princess called Tinaicoboga. She was the wife of the chief of Namuana village. She had a charming daughter called Raudalice. The two women often went fishing on the reefs around their home.

Once they went farther than usual. They waded out on the submerged reefs. They became so involved with their fishing that they did not see the approach of a big war canoe. I was full of fishermen from the nearby village of Nabukelevu. This village is situated in the shadow of Mount Washington, which is the highest mountain on Kadavu Island. Today this mountain is well known to the mariners because there is a fine light-house there. It warns them of the dangers of the rocky coastline.

Suddenly the fishermen jumped out of their boats and caught the two women. They tied their hands and feet with the vine (the plant on which grapes grow) and threw them into their canoe and they went home in a great hurry. The women begged for their lives. But the cruel fishermen from Nabukelevu did not listen to their requests.

But the gods of the sea were kind. A great storm arose and the canoe was tossed about by huge waves, which almost drowned it. As the canoe was in serious difficulty, the fishermen were surprised to see that the two women lying in the water in the hold of the canoe had turned into turtles. To save their own lives, the fishermen threw the turtles into the sea. Immediately the weather changed and there were no more waves.

The Nabukelevu fishermen continued their journey home. The two women from

Namuana who had changed to turtle lived on in the water of the bay. It is their descendants today who rise from the water when the maidens of their own village sing songs to them from the cliffs.

This is the translation of the song chanted by them: 

“The women of Namuana are all dressed in mourning 

Each carries a sacred club each tattooed in a strange pattern 

Do rise to the surface Raudalice so we may look at you 

Do rise to the surface Tinaicoboga so we may also look at you.”

You may doubt the truth of the legend. But the chanting of this strange song does bring the giant turtles to the surface of the blue waters of the bay, near Namuana village.

The correct answer is Rajasthan Sahitya Academy, Udaipur.

• Rajasthan Sahitya Academy, Udaipur:
• It was established on 28 January, 1958.
• It is situated in Udaipur.
• Meera Award is the highest award in Rajasthan for Rajasthani literature.
• This institution was established to promote and develop Rajasthani language and literature.

• Rajasthan Sanskrit Academy, Jaipur:
  • It was established on 25 August, 1980 on the occasion of Sankrit Diwas.
  • Magh Award is the highest award given by this institution.
• Rajasthan Hindi Granth Academy, Jaipur:
  • It was established on 15 July, 1969.
  • It was established in accordance with the National Education policy of 1968.
  • This institute has a prominent role in providing textbooks for higher education institutions.
  • It is situated in Jaipur.
• Rajasthan Braj Bhasha Academy, Jaipur:
  • It was established on 19 June, 1986.
  • This institution is established for the promotion and development of Braj Bhasha.
  • It is situated in Jaipur.

1. Document Classification Helps in classifying the type and genre of a document. 

2. Topic Modelling It helps in predicting the topic for a corpus. 

3. Information Retrieval System To extract the important information out of a corpus. 

4. Stop word filtering

Helps in removing the unnecessary words out of a text body.

(c) Third

Third place vowel signs between two strokes are written before the second stroke.

You : Is that Intersight, the Tour Company? 

Agent: Insight here, I am Tom. How can I help you? 

You : I saw your advert in Malayala Manorama about the 8-days tour of Europe, starting on 19th April. I would like to join you.

Agent: You are welcome. To book you have to pay an initial amount of Rs. 30,000/-. Then you send us your passport. We have to get you a European visa. 

You : When should I pay the rest of the amount? 

Agent: It should be paid when you get the visa. We will let you know of the date. 

You : How many are there in the group? 

Agent: You are the 33rd member of the group. 

You : What are the things I must bring with me? 

Agent: You will need warm clothes as Europe is still cold in April. You should also bring your essential medicines. You can’t buy medicines in Europe as you buy them in India. You will need a doctor’s prescription and seeing a doctor could be quite expensive and time-consuming. Carry your camera with you as you will like to take photographs. Keep some Euros with you, in case you want to buy something special.

You : How much luggage can I carry?

Agent: You can carry 30 kgs. But I suggest you take the minimum luggage. Less luggage, more comfort. 

You : Okay, thanks. I will send you the passport and the money soon.

 Agent: That’s fine. I assure you that it will be a memorable trip. Bye! 

You : Bye!

a. departing for foreign (going abroad) 

b. We are all knowing (We all know) 

c. What sweetness is in Miss Pushpa (How sweet Miss Pushpa is) 

d. I don’t mean only external sweetness but internal sweetness (She is sweet both externally and internally) 

e. Miss Pushpa is smiling and smiling even for no reason but simply because she is feeling (Miss Pushpa always smiles because of her good feelings). 

f. Miss Push is coming from very high family (Miss Pushpa comes from a noble family) 

g. was renowned advocate (was a renowned advocate)

h. I am not remembering (I don’t remember) 

i. Once only I stayed in Surat (Only once I stayed in Surat) 

j. With family members of my uncle’s very old friend (with the family members of a very old friend of my uncle) 

k. His wife was cooking nicely (his wife was a good cook) 

l. She is most popular lady with men also and ladies also (Miss Pushpa is very popular with men and also ladies) 

m. Whenever I asked her to do anything, she was saying, ‘just now only I will do it.’ (Whenever I asked her to do something she would say she would immediately do it) 

n. That is showing good spirit (that shows good spirit) 

o. I am always appreciating (I always appreciate) 

p. Pushpa Miss is never saying no. (Pushpa Miss never says no) 

q. Whatever I or anybody is asking she is always yes. (Whatever I or anybody asks her she agrees) 

r. improve her prospect (improve her prospects) we are wishing her (we wish her) 

Self-motivation is important because

• It increases individual’s energy and activity. 
• It directs an individual towards specific goals. 
• It results in initiation and persistence of specific activities. 
• It affects cognitive processes and learning strategies used for completing similar tasks.

The correct answer is Jagat Shiromani Amber.

• Worshipped by Meera, one of the idols of Girdhar Gopal is situated in which temple Jagat Shiromani Amber.
  • Raja Man Singh, I build an exquisitely carved marble-and-sandstone Lord Krishna Temple in Amer (Near Jaipur) in memory of his son.
  • The Temple is well known as Jagat Shiromani Temple of Amer.

  • The Krishna idol which is placed in Jagat Shiromani Temple was one of the idols worshipped by Meera Bai.

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• Mirabai (1498 - 1547) was a Rajput princess who lived in the north Indian state of Rajasthan.
  • She was a devout follower of Lord Krishna. MiraBai was one of the foremost exponents of the Prema Bhakti (Divine Love) and an inspired poetess.
  • She sang in Vraj-bhasha, sometimes mixed with Rajasthani, in praise of Giridhara Gopala (Shri Krishna), her lord for whom she developed in her heart the most intense love and devotion.
  • Meera's marriage was arranged at an early age, traditionally to Prince Bhoj Raj, the eldest son of Rana Sanga of Chittorgarh.

Education is the most important factors for sustainable development. Children who have gone to school will be able to do jobs so that they can take care of themselves and their families. Education helps us become aware of our role as a responsible citizen.

We should: 

1. use the facilities present in our areas. 

2. take our friends to school. 

3. help friends study. 

4. stop friends from dropping out of school.

Two steps to think creatively about any existing product or service:

1. Substitute 

2. Combine

• increase the efficiency of energy and raw material. 

• reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 

• control waste and pollution. 

• protect and restore ecosystems. 

• support adaptation to the effects of climate change

Welcoming Tourists : Ladies and gentlemen, you are welcome to God’s Own Country, Kerala! I am your guide Joe. I will be with you during the entire tour of this place. I assure you that you will enjoy here. Here you are going to see some amazing sights. Be ready with your camera. These are some sights and sounds that will thrill you and you will come back again and again to see them and hear them.

Describing the location : This is Athirappally Falls. It is called The Niagara of India’. It is a 24-metre (80 ft) waterfall near the Vazhachal Forest Division and the Sholayar ranges. It is a thrilling sight especially in the rainy season. At the Athirappally Falls, the water of the Chalakudy River surges around big rocks and cascades down in three separate paths. Below the falls the river remains turbulent for about 1 km. Then it calms down and flows smoothly until reaching the dam at Thumboormuzhi.

Introducing special events/highlights: Here soon you are going to see the Asiatic elephant, tiger, leopard, bison, sambar and the lion-tailed monkey. Different types of hornbill are also here. You will see teak, bamboo and eucalyptus. This area is renowned for its biodiversity. You will see God’s plenty here. We will go to the top of the waterfall via a paved path that leads through thick bamboo clusters. A steep narrow path also leads to the bottom of the falls. Many films are shot here because of its glory, splendour and scenic extravaganza. If you love Nature, beauty and adventure, you will love this place. Niagara may be much bigger but it does not have the wildlife and the biodiversity seen in this miraculous place. Don’t forget to shoot these sights.

Offering advice: If you are weak or tired, don’t climb up to the top or go down to the bottom. The place could be slippery make sure your shoes have good grips taking a stick with you will be helpful. 

Closing remarks: I hope you have enjoyed the sights and sounds. Thanks for coming. Come again.

Spreadsheet programs have become very popular because of the following features: 

• Built in functions make calculations easier, faster and more accurate. 

• Large volumes of data can be easily handled and manipulated. 

• Data can be exported to or imported from other similar software applications. 

• Data can be easily represented in pictorial form like graphs or charts. 

• Formulae cells get automatically recalculated whenever underlying data values are changed.

The correct answer is Girivaj.

• Bimbisara's first capital was at Girivaj or Girivraj (identified with Rajagriha).
• He ascended to the throne at the age of 15 in 543 BC.
• He established the Haryanka dynasty laid the foundations of Magadha by fortification of a village, which later became the city of Pataliputra.
• He led a military campaign against Anga, perhaps to avenge his father's earlier defeat at the hands of its king, Brahmadatta.
• The campaign was successful, Anga was annexed, and prince Kunika (Ajatashatru) was appointed governor at Champa.
• Bimbisara sent Jivaka, his physician, to Ujjain for medical treatment of Pradyota, the king of Avanti, from jaundice.
• Pukkusati, the king of Gandhara, sent Bimbisara an embassy

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• Magadha Empire – Haryanka Dynasty
  • Bimbisara (558 BC – 491 BC)
    • Son of Bhattiya.
    • He ruled over Magadha from 544 BC to 493 BC.
    • Contemporary and follower of the Buddha. Was also said to be an admirer of Mahavira.
    • Had his capital at Girivraj (Rajgir).
    • Also known as Sreniya.
    • Was the first king to have a standing army.
    • He started the practice of using matrimonial alliances to strengthen his political position.
  • Ajatasatru (492 BC – 460 BC)
    • Son of Bimbisara and Chellana.
    • He killed his father and became ruler.
    • Embraced Buddhism.
    • He convened the First Buddhist Council at Rajagriha just after the death of Buddha in 483 BC.
    • Won wars against Kosala and Vaishali.
  • Udayin
    • Son of Ajatasatru.
    • Shifted the capital to Pataliputra (Patna).
    • Last of the major Haryanka rulers.
    • Succeeded by three kings – Aniruddha, Manda and Nagadasaka.

The correct answer is Panangkaran.

• In the inscription mentioned about Raja Sailendravamçatilaka (Teacher of the King, the Jewel of Sailendra family) that succeed to Maharaja Tejapurnapana Panangkaran (in other part of the inscription also called as Kariyana Panangkaran) to construct a holy building for the goddess (boddhisattvadevi) Tara and also build a vihara (monastery) for Buddhist monks from Sailendra family's reign.
• Maharaja Tejapurnapana Panangkaran awarded the Kalaca village to sangha (Buddhist monastic community). Later on, the temple dedicated to Tara is known as Kalasan temple.

• The inscription was written in Sanskrit language with Pranagari script . This is the first inscription founded in Indonesia that give the evidence of the dynasty name of Sailendra as Sailendravamca. 

Some of the characteristics of entrepreneurship are :

• It is an economic activity done to create, develop and maintain a profitoriented organization. 

• It begins with identifying an opportunity as a potential to sell and make profit in the market. 

• It deals with optimization in utilization of resources. 

• It is the ability of an enterprise and an entrepreneur to take risks.

Roles of green jobs 

• In toxin free homes 
• In improving energy and raw material use 
• Limiting greenhouse gas emission 
• Minimizing waste and pollution 
• Protecting and restoring ecosystems 
• Support adaptation to the effects of climate change

The following characteristics: 

(a) Systematic planning 

(b) Creativity and innovation 

(c) Risk taking and Risk Management 

(d) Problem solving 

(e) Persistence 

(f) Quality performance 

(g) Information management 

(h) Persuasion and influencing abilities

Different types of human blood group are

1. ‘A’ blood group 

2. ‘B’ blood group 

3. ‘AB’ blood group 

4. ‘O’ blood group

Two roles of green jobs:

1.Preserve on restore the quality of environment 

2.Reduce environmental footprint of economic activity

Barriers to Becoming an Entrepreneur 

• Lack of supportive and market 
• Employee related difficulties 
• Market entry regulations: 
• Governmental rules 
• Shortage of funds and resources 
• Lack of Entrepreneurial Capacity: 
• Lack of Adequate Entrepreneurship Training: 
• Lack of Appropriate Technical and Practical Skills 
• Fear of Failure

The Essential skills required for tourist guide are:

•  Ability to provide correct and factual information 
• Ability to examine scripts and pictures 
• Interpret tourists in simple and easy language 
• Satisfying the curiosity of visitors through factual information

c) Biofuel

Biofuel is the non-conventional fuel that is sought for to run vehicles without creating pollution.

Jobs in water conservation are: 

Water treatment specialist, Water Auditor, Water policy Analyst, Water resource planning manager, Water Quality Monitoring, Water conservation Representative

Entrepreneurial competencies are the skills necessary for an entrepreneur to venture into an enterprise, organize and manage an enterprise ably and competently and realize the goal for which the enterprise is established. 

The following competencies: 

(a) Systematic planning 

(b) Creativity and innovation 

(c) Risk taking and Risk Management 

(d) Problem solving 

(e) Persistence 

(f) Quality performance 

(g) Information management 

(h) Persuasion and influencing abilities

No rooms available with a hotel, is known as sold out

Stress: Stress can be defined as our emotional, mental, physical and social reaction to any perceived demands or threats.

Simple ways of stress managements are: Time management, physical exercise, healthy diet, Positive thinking, organising academic life, punctuality in doing work, adequate sleep, holidays with family and friends, discussion with family.

Hard working: In order to be successful, an entrepreneur must be very hard working. Successful entrepreneurs adapt to the habit of hard work from a very early stage. 

Optimistic: Successful entrepreneurs should have a positive approach to life. They should not be afraid of any adverse situations in business. They should think optimistically about the future of the business. 

Independent: Successful entrepreneurs like to function at their own will and rules. They dislike being guided by others. They do not prefer working for others and are the masters of their own. 

Energetic: Entrepreneurs should possess a high level of energy as they have to put in more hard work and time for making their venture a success. 

Self-confident: An entrepreneur should have a strong belief in his/her abilities. He must not deviate from his/her decisions too early in case success is delayed rather he must trust his/her competencies and hard work. 

Perseverant: Successful entrepreneurs never quit his/her venture even if she/he fails. They keep on finding ways to succeed. They show perseverance in their pursuit. They never give up easily.

B. i-c ,ii-d ,iii- a ,iv-b

The above given statement is true.

Entrepreneurial behavior requires certain knowledge, skills or personality profile. Generally, it is called entrepreneurial competence or traits.

Qualities of a successful entrepreneur are:

• They are confident. They believe in themselves and their abilities.

• They keep trying new ideas in their business. 

• They are patient. 

• They are creative and think differently about business ideas. 

• They take responsibility for their actions. 

• They take decisions after thinking about them. 

• They work hard. 

• They do not give up when they face a difficulty.

A. Entrepreneur opts to use a common or successful family name for their several products.

Biofuel is the non-conventional fuel that is sought for to run vehicles etc. without creating pollution.

Skills for promoting green economy are known as Green skills. Skills are needed in some areas similar to renewable energy, sewer water treatment, green construction, etc.

Free Individual Traveler. This term is used to mention single Travellers or at the most a couple