Writing Skill Paragraph Writing
Question 1. Write a paragraph on a visit to the historical place within 120 words.
Answer:
A Visit To The Historical Place (Red Fort)
The Red Fort is a historical building. It is situated near the river Yamuna in Delhi. It was built by the emperor Shah Jahan. The emperor was very fond of great buildings and hence he is known as the builder king.
Many people visit this building daily. Last Sunday I visited the Red Fort. My friend Vijay was with me. We reached the Red Fort at 8.30 A.M. The entry was by tickets. We bought tickets and entered the fort. We also hired a guide.
He took us to Diwan-e-Aam. It is the place where the emperor used to hold his court. After that we went to Diwan-e-Khas. After that, the guide took us to Moti Masjid. It is really a very beautiful mosque. Here the emperor used to come to offer his morning and evening prayers.
The guide then took us to see the Takhat-e-Taus. This is the seat where the king sat. It was in the shape of a peacock. The throne on which the emperor used to sit is not now here.
The king of Iran took it to his country. Then the guide took us to see the museum. In this museum, we saw the clothes and vessels of that period.
At the army museum, we saw guns and spears and swords too. We saw some documents from that period also. Our visit to Red Fort was very useful as we learnt many things about the Mughal period and kings.
Question 2. Write a paragraph on ‘A visit to a Fair’ with the help of the following points in about 150 words:
- The place where the fair was held.
- The occasion on which it took place.
- Who went with you?
- Things you saw, articles you bought and food you ate in the fair.
- Your feelings.
Answer:
A Visit To A Fair
On the occasion of Rathajatra or Car Festival, last year I visited the famous fair held at Mahesh near Serampore. I went there on the evening of the day along with my parents and younger sister.
The fair was quite a large one. There were hundreds of shops with things and articles both of necessity and luxury. People crowded all these shops and were buying and bargaining over articles necessary in our daily life.
Children thronged in front of toy shops. An atmosphere of din and bustle always prevailed at the fair. The merry-go-round was the biggest attraction for children.
I had a ride on it with my younger sister and we enjoyed the ride greatly. Flowers and fruit plants and saplings were selling like hot cakes from nurseries there.
purchased a few of them and my sister bought balloons and toys. At last, we entered a food stall and had some refreshments there.
Question 3. Write a paragraph in about 120 words on a book you have recently read. Use the following points: Title of the book its author it’s subject/ story your impression of the book – its effect on your mind.
Answer:
A Book I Have Recently Read
Recently! have read the book ‘Ramer Sumati’ by Sarat Chandra. The story is all about a joint family. The central figure is Ramlal, the boy hero of the story, who lost his mother when he was a child.
Since then he had been brought up with all the love and affection of a mother by Narayani, the wife of his stepbrother Shymlal. Ramlal was an unruly boy, full of mischief.
He was almost a terror to everyone that worried Narayani. But her motherly love and affection gave him constant protection and saved the joint family from breaking.
In fact, Narayani was more than a mother to Ramlal. The author’s portrayal of Ramlal appeals to me the most. Though he was a terror to others, he was like a lamb to his sister-in-law Narayani.
He was a love-hungry boy and Narayani could understand his moods well. She loved him with all affection. These tender feelings have been nicely shown in the novel. I really liked the book.
Question 4. Write a paragraph on Midday meals within 120 words.
Answer:
Midday Meals In Schools
Midday meal means the meal provided to students at midday in government schools. It aims at creating a situation in which children will have a chance to eat together just as they learn together.
The scheme covers 12 crore children who are in different primary schools and some high schools in the state. It has a positive impact on attendance.
Many children go to school regularly in the hope of getting meals there. It also checks dropout rates in poor rural areas. Children belonging to poor families continue to go to school.
However, the scheme is not without criticism. Students going to school are more interested in meals than in their lessons. Moreover, there are problems with the proper implementation of this great scheme.
As a result of this great scheme, a day will come when not a single student will be absent from class and they will enjoy the company of one another during the midday meal.
Question 5. Functions of the forest:
- Used as food, fuel, furniture, spices and medicines, etc.
- Purifying air through photosynthesis,
- Preventing erosion of soil, flood and drought,
- Shade and shelter to animals and men. Efforts of the Government:
- Preservation of forests,
- Plantation of more trees.
Answer:
Usefulness Of Plants And Trees
The utility and usefulness of plants and trees cannot be exaggerated or overestimated. Forests have many functions. Trees are used as a food both by men and animals.
Some herbs and plants are used to prepare medicines and spices. Wood is also used as fuel and is necessary to make furniture. Another very important function of trees is to purify air through photosynthesis.
They supply oxygen and absorb the harmful carbon-di>oxide (CQ>) from the air. Soil erosion which is posing a great threat, now>a-days can be stopped only by planting and protecting more and more trees.
Forests cause normal rainfall which can control floods and prevent drought. Trees provide shade to tired travellers and animals and shelter to birds.
But it is very unfortunate that trees are now being mercilessly felled by unscrupulous people. This should be stopped at any cost. Efforts are, however, being made by the Government for proper preservation and plantation of trees.
Question 6. Write in about 125 words a paragraph on My Aim in Life.
Answer:
My Aim In Life
Every person should have a definite aim and ambition to succeed in life. A man with no fixed aim is just like a ship with no rudder. He must be a very helpless and hopeless man. So, I have already fixed my aim in life.
I have decided to be an ideal school teacher in future. My father is a renowned Headmaster at my village school. His life of sincerity and sacrifice for the spread of education in my locality has greatly inspired me.
This is a very noble profession. A teacher can shape young boys and girls well at the formative stage of their lives. What the country badly needs now is a true citizen. And it is the teacher who can build them by giving them proper education.
It is, however, not easy to become a good and great teacher. So it is my noble duty to be very serious and sincere in my studies from now on so that I may Prepare myself well.
Question 7. Write a paragraph on a memorable day in your life with the help of the following points:
[Time and place- the nature-good or bad-a brief description-what made it memo able-what lesson you learnt from it]
Answer:
A Memorable Day In Your Life
Last summer I had the most memorable experience of my life. I went to visit one of my elder cousins at Diamond Harbour. A working day as it was, my cousin, an officer, went out for his office leaving me alone in his residence.
The previous night I expressed to him my intention of visiting Ganga Sagar. An experienced man as my cousin was, advised me not to undertake a trip to that place in view of the storm which was so common by the summer evenings.
But the next day I went out all alone without paying any heed to my cousin’s advice. I reached Sagar Island though the route was unknown to me.
I, of course, that evening gave up the idea of visiting Ganga Sagar as it was about thirty kilometres away from Kachuberia. I was waiting for the next launch to come back to Kakdwip.
But then a storm started brewing. Gradually the storm broke out, accompanied by a heavy shower. The launch services were cancelled.
I got much worried because I was to come back to my uncle’s residence before my cousin’s return by 6 p.m. In the meantime, the storm and the rain stopped and I reached Kakdwip by 8 p.m time! went on thinking about what my cousin would think about me.
However, I reached Diamond Harbour by 10 p.m. and on the way fortunately met my worried cousin going to lodge a diary complaint with the local police station.
He rebuked me greatly and I bore it silently. The incident taught me that one should listen to the advice of one’s elders.
Question 8.[Introduction- where you wanted to go – when you reached the station- where you sat-, other passengers- the train started and what you saw- different halts- night journey- next morning and the day- you reached the destination- your experience.
Answer:
A Journey By Train
I had a great desire to go on a journey by train. My dream came true when my father planned to go to South India on a visit during the last puja vacation.
On 7th October last, I, along with other members of our family, arrived at Howrah Station at 2 p.m. to catch the Coromandel Express. Father had our seats reserved in advance.
We boarded the train and took our seats in time. I was lucky enough to have a seat by the window. Most of the passengers in the compartment were Bengalees.
They were also going to South India to enjoy the vacation. However, the train started right on time and soon it picked up great speed.
In no time I forgot everything and only looked outside. The first halt was at Kharagpur. As the train stopped, the hawkers entered the compartment to sell their articles.
Soon the train started again and our next halt was at Balasore. Then we ate our meals and after some time, went to sleep. I took the upper bunk and soon fell fast asleep.
I woke up early the next morning and started enjoying the wavy landscapes of Orissa and Andhra Pradesh. At last, our train reached Chennai in the evening. Thus, our delightful journey came to an end.
Question 9.[Site-well decorated book stalls-opportunity of choice of books- display of books- a crowd of book lovers-helps to grow interested in books-publishers from foreign countries- many rare books- cultural function-it has a special attraction.]
Answer:
Kolkata Book Fair
The Kolkata Book Fair is held in the Maidan every year. It lasts for a fortnight. The fairground is a big enclosure with hundreds of well-decorated book stalls.
This book fair, like every fair of its kind, provides a unique opportunity for readers to buy books according to their choice. The books are displayed in such a way that these easily arrest the attention of thousands of visitors every year.
Book lovers come to visit the fair from far and near. The Kolkata Book Fair has mainly generated Bengali readers’ interest in books of different kinds.
Local publishers with those coming from different Indian cities join this mega book fair. Some foreign publishers also take part in it to make the fair more attractive among book lovers.
One important feature of the fair is that some rare books are sold here every year. Cultural programmes are another major attraction of the book fair.
Many authors, artists and other distinguished personalities are the main attraction of the these programmes. The book fair is also an important occasion for publishing new books.
The book lovers of the city as well as the state eagerly await the arrival of the fair every year.
Question 10.
- Discipline means obedience to rules and principles.
- The absence of principles makes a man selfish and indisciplined.
- Common respect for rules and principles makes individual and social lives better.
- School students should learn the discipline to guide themselves to a better life in future.
- This is the imperative need of the day.
Answer:
Discipline
Discipline is of great necessity and importance in our life. It means obedience to certain rules and principles which control and guide us.
Our regard for these principles makes us disciplined. But the absence of obedience to these rules and principles makes a man selfish and indisciplined.
If any individual has all respect and regard for some good rules and principles, he can lead a far better life. Similarly, if the members of a society have full faith in and obedience to social rules and regulations, then they can lead a more peaceful and beautiful life.
Discipline is also necessary for school students. If there is no discipline at school, the students cannot learn their lessons properly. Students who are the future citizens of society should cultivate discipline for a better life ahead of them.
This is the crying and imperative need of the day because the future of society largely depends on them.
Question 11.
- Bengalees, the lovers of festivals
- Festivals around the year
- Festivals- Halkhata, Charak, Rathajatra, Durga Puja, Diwali, Muharram, Idd, Nabanna, Saraswati Puja, Christmas, Doljatra or Holi
- Recent additions to the festivals.
Answer:
The Festivals Of Bengalees
Among Indians, the Bengalees are the fondest of festivals throughout the year. It is said that the Bengalees observe thirteen festivals in twelve months.
The festivals in Bengal start with Halkhata on Bengali New Year’s Day. It is followed by Rathajatra or Car Festival in the rainy season. On the occasion of this festival, fairs are held in different parts of the state.
Then comes Durga Puja, the greatest Hindu festival in Bengal. The festival continues for four days during which the Bengalees, dressed in new clothes, enjoy it greatly.
Durga Puja is celebrated with pomp and pleasure everywhere in Bengal. After this, Diwali or Kalipuja is celebrated. Idd and Muharram, the greatest of Muslim festivals, are also observed with traditional gaiety and grandeur here.
’Nabanna’ festival which marks the beginning of harvesting new crops, is a very popular festival in the countryside here. Christmas is celebrated with great pleasure and enthusiasm.
People belonging to all communities take part in it spontaneously. Saraswati Puja and Doljatra, the festival of colours are also equally popular in Bengal. The Bengalee festivals end up with Charak.
In addition to these festivals, the Bengalees also observe New Year’s Day according to both Bengali and English calendars, Rakhibandhan and other festivals.
Question 12.[Travelling increases and supplements our knowledge, broadening our outlook by killing our narrowness, prejudices-contact with various people-helps the cause of national unity-develops resourcefulness-how to tide over unforeseen difficulties-helps in the future to struggle for existence.]
Answer:
Travelling As A Part Of Education
Man’s curiosity to know the unknown and to see the unseen is eternal and inherent. He goes out for travelling to quench this thirst in him.
Travelling increases and supplements man’s knowledge about different things. It broadens man’s vision and outlook by killing his narrowness and prejudices.
The traveller’s mental horizon widens and broadens when he comes in contact with various people, their cultures and customs. Travelling plays an important role in strengthening the national unity and integrity of a country.
The people of a country come closer to one another through travelling. It also makes travellers very resourceful and practical. Travelling teaches them how to overcome difficult situations which come their way.
Thus travelling prepares him for the future struggles of his life. Travellers get great pleasure when they enjoy the wonderful sights and sounds of nature. Everybody should, therefore, be encouraged to go out travelling.
Question 13.[Early rising, good for health-a proverb on early rising-late rising weakens the body- students, particularly beneath from it-enough time to study-keep alarm clock to get up early-bad practice to go to bed late at night.]
Answer:
Usefulness Of Early Rising
There goes a proverb, “Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.” Early rising has a good impact on the body and mind of the early riser.
The fresh morning air along with the calm in the environment refreshes and invigorates both the body and mind of man. Early rising thus gives him a new lease on life.
Late rising, on the contrary, has a bad impact on man. It weakens and gradually causes more problems to the health of the late riser. Like people belonging to all walks of life, early rising particularly benefits students, it provides a good and early beginning to their day’s work.
As a result, they can easily and properly finish homework and other duties. The students studying early in the morning can be more benefited than those at any other part of the day. Rising early is not an easy job.
Those who cannot get up early may take the help of an alarm clock to wake them up. With practice for some time, this will definitely develop in the person as a habit.
It is really a bad habit to go to bed late at night. Late to bed and late to rise will surely have a damaging effect on the body and mind of man.
Question 14. Write a paragraph on the ‘Value of Time’ on the basis of the following points (within 120 words).
Introduction: short life, vast work – the importance of time – time went never comes back – lost wealth can be regained but not lost time – use of time in student life – conclusion.
Answer:
Value Of Time
God has given us a very short life but a long list of work to be done. Thus we should utilise time very wisely. There is a very old saying that time and tide wait for none.
The time passed and never comes back. If wealth is lost it can be regained but this is not liable to time. When we are young with all life before us, we are tempted to be careless because we think we have so much of it but as the years slip away, we discover too late, that we have wasted the greater part in the aimless pursuit.
The right use of time results in success while the waste of the same results in failure. Even during examinations, time management is very important to finish the paper on time A student must give his time to each and every subject.
But a certain amount of recreation is also necessary. Finally, the main part of life should be spent on honest, useful work. We can not afford to waste such a precious gift, time.
Question 15. Write a paragraph on your Favourite Teacher. You may use the following points.
- Name of the teacher
- The subject he/she teaches
- Qualities of the teacher that you admire,
- How has he/she inspired you
Answer:
My Favourite Teacher /A Person, You Like Most
I am a student of class X. S read at Karikinara Arya Vidyalaya I have been reading there for 6 years. Among the teachers, Mr L. K Pandey is one of my favourite teachers.
He teaches us Life Science. He impressed me. He treats all the teachers as well as students very respectfully. He always enters class at the right time.
He never uses loose talk for anyone He treats all the students the same and always tries to inspire us more about our studies As he is a very primitive and serious teacher, he also helps his junior teachers.
I see him as a friend, guide and philosopher. He is also a very illustrious and well-noted teacher in the area. I hope that his kind suggestion and advice will help me to become a responsible citizen and a good human being.
Question 16. Problem: Price rise-Causes: Artificial shortage of foodgrains-black marketers and hoarders-fall in food supply population
growth-Effects: Sufferings of the common people-daily wage-earners are the worst affected-daily necessaries getting costly- the cost of living rises>anti-social activities on the increase-
Solution: Drive against dis- ] honest businessmen-strict laws-buyers’ resistance- ’grow more food campaign.
Answer:
Price Rise
The rise in the prices of essential commodities is posing a great problem these days. The main reason behind the price rise is the artificial shortage of food grains created by dishonest hoarders and black marketeers.
Fall in food supply and population growth are the other causes. As a result of this price rise, the common people of our society are suffering greatly.
Daily wage earners are the hardest hit in the present situation. Daily necessities are getting costly and the cost of living gradually rising. Because of this rise in prices, anti-social activities are increasing.
To check and control price rise, a drive against dishonest traders and businessmen is to be launched, strict laws are to be imposed and buyers’ resistance is to be put up. And what is more important, we should raise the ‘grow more food’ slogan.
Question 17. With the help of the given points write a paragraph about your best friend. Do not write more than 125 words.[His / her name and appearance; his parents and siblings, his / her likes and dislikes; why you like him/her]
Answer:
Best Friend
To have a true friendship is a matter of chance in modern times. A good friend is never a fair-looking friend. A good or true friend is one who is beside you in your hour of need.
I do not have a long list of friends. It does not matter how many they are. I am happy they are all good friends and the best among them is Satish who has lovely and affectional parents, a younger brother and a sister.
Satish is good-looking, amenable and good-mannered. He likes to observe punctuality and discipline all through. He dislikes neglect of work and wastage of time. I like him the most because he is a person of firm determination and work is worship for him.
Question 18. Study the information given and develop a meaningful paragraph from it. Also, suggest a suitable title for the write-up:
Answer:
Name: Rabindranath Tagore
Date of birth: 1861
Place of birth: Jorasanko, Kolkata
Father’s Name: Maharshi Debendranath Tagore
Family background: Very rich, cultured, landlord family
Early visits abroad: Went to England several times in childhood
First Opera: Bhanu Singher Padabali
Started composing: From early childhood
Nobel Prize: On the Geetanjali in 1913
His greatest creation: Shantiniketan
Name of his wife: Mrinalini Devi
Works: Novels, short stories, dramas, poems
Other fields of activity: A great supporter of the nationalist movements, international brotherhood, and equality among mankind
Death:1941
Rabindranath Tagore
Rabindranath Tagore, one of the greatest sons of India, was born in a very rich, cultured and landlord family at Jorasanko, Kolkata in 1861.
His father’s name was Maharshi Debendranath Tagore. He went to England several times in his early childhood. His potential as a great composer and writer was evident from early childhood. His first opera,
Bhanu Singher Padabali created a sensation. He was married to Mrinalini Devi who inspired him to pursue his work on dramas, novels, short stories, poems, etc.
His most brilliant work was Geetanjali for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature in 1913. However, his greatest creation was Shantiniketan at Bolepur.
He was not only a great writer but also a great supporter of the nationalist movement. He also worked for international understanding and advocated equality among mankind. He died at the age of 80 in 1941.
Question 19. Write a paragraph on Your Favourite Teacher. You may use the following points:
- Name of the teacher
- The subject he/she teaches
- Qualities of the teacher that you admire
- How has he/she inspired you?
Answer:
In course of my student life, I came across many good teachers. Amongst them were brilliant scholars and great teachers. But in Sri Shyamakanta Bhattacherjee, I found not only a teacher with all the good qualities but also a friend, a philosopher and a guide.
Although he loved everyone, I was his favourite student. Untiring in his zeal, he had a great love for all students – even the naughty ones. He was never unhappy even for a moment.
Though English was his favourite subject, he was equally strong in other subjects too and could go on giving notes on them with equal ease.
He explained everything so lucidly that all the subjects he taught proved to be interesting. His doors were always open to us. He sympathised with us whenever we were in difficulty.
He was a strict disciplinarian, but he had a soft corner for all of us. He also encouraged us to take part in sports and games and even participated in certain games with us.
In short, he was more than a teacher to us. I admire him and still remember him because he was an ideal teacher in all respects.
Question 20. Study the following information and write a paragraph on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose:
Introduction: One of the greatest patriots of India
Date of birth: January 23, 1897
Place of birth: Cuttack in Orissa.
Father’s name &occupation: Janakinath Bose, a foremost lawyer at Cuttack.
Education: A brilliant student—second in the Matriculation Examination and fourth in the ICS Examination.
Prisoned in his own house during Second World War— flight from his house in disguise—formation of the Azad Hind Fouz in Singapore— the invasion of British India— triumphant march up to Manipur— compelled to retreat—Netaji leaving for Tokyo in a plane—plane crash—killed.
Answer:
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was one of the greatest patriots of India. He was born at Cuttack in Orissa on January 23, 1897. His father Janaki Nath Bose was a foremost lawyer at Cuttack. Netaji was a brilliant student.
He stood second in the Matriculation and fourth in the ICS Examination. But he did not serve the British Government. He joined the Freedom movement and was prisoned in his own house.
But he managed to escape from his house in disguise. He went to Singapore. There he formed the Azad Hind Fouz. Under his able leadership, the Fouz invaded British India.
It marched triumphantly as far as Manipur but thereafter was compelled to retreat. Leaving for Tokyo in a plane, perhaps the plane crashed and he was killed.
Question 21. Study the following information and write a paragraph on Kazi Nazrul Islam.
Date of birth: On 24th May 1899
Place of birth : Churulia, Burdwan
Parents: Kazi Fakir Ahmed and Jaheda Khatun
Service life: Could not continue studies; became a member of a troupe; joined Army
His books: ‘Bidrohi’, ‘Agnibina’, ‘Bisher Banshi’,
Poems: ‘Dolon Champa9, etc. Composed more than two thousand songs of various kinds
Death: Lost his power of speech in 1942. Died in 1976 in Dhaka.
Answer:
Kazi Nazrul Islam
Kazi Nazrul Islam who is called the ‘rebel poet’, was one of the greatest Bengali poets. He was born on 24th May 1899 at Churulia in the district of Burdwan.
Kazi Fakir Ahmed and Jaheda Khatun were his parents. Nazrul came from a very poor family. As a result, he could not continue his studies after Class X. But his genius was evident in singing songs and composing them since his boyhood.
He became a member of a troupe. In his early youth, Nazrul joined the army as a soldier and made his mark. After a few years, he left the army and came to Calcutta and devoted himself to the composition of poems.
His ‘Bidrohi’, the rebel made him famous overnight. Then Nazrul gradually published ‘Agnibina’, ‘Bisher Banshi’, ‘Dolan Champa’ and so on.
In his poems, Nazrul talked about the poor and the oppressed. He also composed more than two thousand songs of various kinds. Nazrul might remain immortal in the hearts of his admirers for his songs only.
He, unfortunately, lost his power of speech in 1942 and lived up to 1976 in the same pathetic condition. Nazrul died at Dhaka in 1976.
Question 22.
Birth: 1858, November 30
Place: Village-Rarikhal in Dacca (now in Bangladesh)
Education: Village ’ pathshala’, Entrance Examination in 1st division from St. Xavier’s School and graduation (with honours) from St. Xavier’s College, Calcutta, B.Sc. from Cambridge.
Service Career: Professor of Presidency College, Scientist.
Works: Invented many scientific instruments (Crescograph, Potometer, P.B.S, etc.) and established Bose Institute (1917)
Special information: A patriot, interested in literature
Death: November 23, 1937.
Answer:
Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose
Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose, one of the greatest scientists India has ever produced, was born on 30th November 1858. His native village was Rarikhal in the district of Dacca, now in Bangladesh. Jagadish Chandra had his primary education in the village ’ pathshala’.
Then he was admitted to St. Xavier’s School, Calcutta from where he passed the Entrance Examination in the first division. He graduated with Honours from St. Xavier’s College in the city.
Jagadish Chandra then went to England for further studies and took his B.Sc. degree from Cambridge University. On his return to India, he was appointed as professor of the Presidency College, Calcutta.
In 1917, he founded the Bose Institute where he carried on his research. Dr. Bose invented many scientific instruments like the Crescograph, Potometer and P.B.S.
He was not only a great scientist, but also a patriot and a man keenly interested in literature. This great scientist died on 23rd November 1937, leaving behind a name that will never die.
Question 23.
Year of birth: 3rd November 1933
Place of birth: Bangladesh
Parents: Dr Ashutosh Sen and Amita Sen
Education: Studied at Shantiniketan; Presidency College; went abroad for higher studies
Service: As a Professor at Jadavpur University 1956-1958; Delhi University 1963-71; London School of Economics and Oxford University
His books on Economics: Poverty & Famines; an Essay on Entitlement and Deprivation-1981, On Ethics and Economics-1987 Awards: Fellowship of Oxford University, Master of Trinity College, Cambridge since 1977
Won Nobel Prize: For his outstanding contribution to Welfare Economics. Thanks for the distress.
Answer:
Amartya Sen
Prof. Amartya Sen became the sixth Indian to get the Nobel Prize and the first Asian to win the Nobel Economics prize. He also became the first solo winner of the prize for Economics since 1995.
Prof. Sen was born on 3rd November 1933 in Bangladesh to Dr Ashutosh Sen and Amita Sen. Gurudev Rabindranath, the first Indian Nobel laureate, christened him ‘Amartya’. Young Amartya had his schooling at Shantiniketan.
Then he did his graduation from Presidency College, Calcutta with credit. He went abroad for higher studies. Coming back home, he joined Jadavpur University as a professor of Economics in I 956 and taught there for a couple of years.
Then Prof. Sen taught at Delhi University from 1963-71. He went abroad to teach at the London School of Economics and Oxford University in the seventies.
Prof. Sen wrote many books of which ‘Poverty and Famines: An Essay on Entitlement and Deprivation’, 1981 and ’On Ethics and Economics, 1987 are the most famous.
Honours have been showered on him. He became a fellow of All Souls College, Oxford in 1980-88. In 1990 he won Agnelli Internet Prize. He is the Master of Trinity College, Cambridge, since 1997.
Many awards are still in store for this great Indian. Prof. Sen has been given the most prestigious Nobel Prize for his outstanding contribution to Welfare Economics. Prof. Sen is now seventy. May God grant him a long life to still think for the distressed and the deprived.
Question 24.
Birth: 17th February 1836 at Kamarpukur
Hooghly Parents: Kshudiram Chattopadhyay and Chandramoni Devi
Early life: Real name Gadadhar, first spiritual! experience at the age of six. Didn’t like to go to ‘pathshala’
At Dakshineswar: Came with elder brother Ramkumar to assist him in worship. Soon became a priest at the Kali Temple. The vision of the deity several times. Practised various religions ‘ His disciples: Swami Vivekananda, Girish Ghosh and others,
Death: 15th August 1886 at Cossipore, Calcutta. ‘
Answer:
Sri Ramakrishna
Sri Ramakrishna was a great spiritual giant and a great teacher of people in modern India. He was born on 17th February 1836 at Kamarpukur in Hooghly district.
Kshudiram Chattopadhyay and Chandramoni Devi were his parents. His real name was Gadadhar and he was fondly called Gadai. At the age of six, he had his first spiritual experience.
He did not like to go to ’pathshala’. He was gifted with a wonderful memory. Young Gadai came to Dakshineswar with his elder brother Ramkumar to assist him in the job of worship Soon Gadadhar became a priest at the Kali Temple.
He had visions of the deity several times. He practised various religions and realised God in his different names and forms. Sri Ramakrishna preached the oneness of God.
Various eminent persons of the 19th century were tremendously impressed by this great spiritual leader. Swami Vivekananda, Girish Ghosh and others were his great disciples. Sri Ramakrishna breathed his last on 15th August 1886 at Cossipore, Calcutta.
Question 25. Different types of games and sports.
- Outdoor and indoor games,
- Athletics and gymnastics.
- Help physical and mental growth of men build a strong body and sound mind.
- Develops team spirit, the value of discipline and sportsman spirit,
- Place and performance of games and sports in our country (far from satisfactory).
Answer:
The Value Of Games And Sports
The value of games and sports can hardly be overestimated. They include all outdoor and indoor games and also athletics and gymnastics Games and sports have immense importance in our life.
They provide us with pure pleasure and help us build a strong body and sound mind. During games, wetorgetal about our worries and anxieties for the time being.
They foster and promote in our team spirit, the value of discipline and sportsman spirit. Thus, games and sports help both the physical and mental growth of a man But despite their immense utility and importance,
games and sports are very much neglected in our country. As a result, India puts up poor performances at the international level of games and sports.
Question 26. Points: Introduction – birth – parents – education – political career.
Answer:
Pranas Mukherjee, The President Of India
Sri Pranab Mukherjee is the 13th President of India. He was administered the oath of office on July 25, 2012 by S.H.Kaoadia, the Hon’ble Chief Justice of India.
He became President by defeating the former i_ok Sabha speaker P A.Sangma Sri Mukherjee was born in Mirati, Birbhum on December 11, 1935.
His parents were Kamaaa Kinkar Mukherjee and, and Rajlakshmi Devi. He did his M.A. in Economics and became a teacher at a School in Howrah and then a lecturer at a college in South 24 Parganas. Sri Mukherjee joined politics in the mid-1960s.
He became the General Secretary of the Barigia Congress led by Ajay Mukherjee. He was elected as a Member of the Rajya Sabha in 1969 and reelected in 1975.
1981 and 1999. Sri Mukherjee became the Finance Minister in 1982 when Indira Gandhi came to power. In 1986 he floated Rashtriya Samajwadi Congress and in 1989 merged with Congress.
He was made the Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission by P.V. Narasimha Rao. He became the Foreign Minister in 1995. He won Lok Sabha Poils from Jangipur in 2004 and became the leader of the Lok Sabha.
In 2004 Sri Mukherjee became the Defence Minister. In 2009, he again became the Foreign Minister. He was rated the world’s best Finance Minister by Euromoney in 1984.
Sri Mukherjee was honoured with Padma Bhushan Sri Mukherjee was one of the most active politicians and efficient administrators in his time.
He is the most diligent, honest and learned of modern politicians and administrators. He is the first Bengali to become the first citizen of the country. He is the pride of Bengal and Bengalees.
Question 27. You know the importance of reading newspapers. Now study the following flowchart. It tells you how newspapers are produced. Write a paragraph in about 120 words using the points given below.
Points: Press reporters collect news – press photographers take pictures – news sorted and edited – types set in machines – paper rolls inserted – printed and cut – newspaper ready for distribution – delivered to home.
Answer:
How Newspapers are Produced
Newspaper is an indispensable part of modern civilization. It came into being because of man’s hunger for information. The production of newspapers is very interesting.
At first press, reporters collect news from towns and villages, from inland and abroad. Press photographers take photos which are important and interesting to cover the news.
After the collection of news and photos, they are sorted and edited. Then types are set in the machine. Paper rolls are inserted into the machine and the printing process continues. Then printed papers are folded and cut into the usual size.
Now it is ready for distribution. Hawkers collect the newspapers and deliver those from home to home. Thus, we get the newspaper.
Question 28. Write a paragraph within 100 words on how poly-wood is made.
Answer: Polywood is an object of great use. The process of producing poly-wood is described below:
First of all, waste polythene bags are collected. They are cleaned well in water.
Then, they are melted at 1125°C temperature. After that, sawdust or paddy husk is mixed with jelly-like polythene. After some time, the mixture is pressed with rollers.
Then, it is put into moulds for shaping. After being shaped, they are cooled in water, and then the moulds are taken out and opened. Poly-wood is ready for use.
Question 29. Write a paragraph (in about 100 words) on the “Season you like most” based on the following points.
[Introduction – why you like this season most – its characteristics – beauties and charms of nature festivals and festivities – conclusion]
Answer:
The Season I like Most
There are six seasons in India. But we mainly feel four seasons. Each season has its own characteristics. But the season I like most is winter. It comes after late autumn.
It begins in the middle of November and loses its force towards the end of January. During this time the sky remains clean. The sun shines bright.
Sometimes people suffer the severe colds. But it is not prolonged. Winter is a festive season. Many fairs and festivals like Saraswati Puja, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day add joy to this season.
The reason for my likeness is that the climate during this time is favourable. There is a variety of fresh vegetables, fruits and crops that I enjoy to my heart’s content.
I ‘often arrange a day’s outing with my friends or family. The sunny mornings are very pleasant for me. As a whole, winter is wholesome in every respect.
Question 30. Study the following information and write three paragraphs on “ Problems of Handicapped persons and our duties towards them”.
Problem: Handicapped or Disabled Persons in our Society
How?: Some are born handicapped – sometimes they become handicapped by accidents or diseases – injury to workers in factories.
Solution: Role of the person’s child’s parents and other members of the society – mental courage of the handicapped – social outlook – sympathy, not indifference role of the Government – provide facilities to the handicapped.
Problems of Handicapped Persons & Our Duties Towards Them
The handicapped or disabled persons in our society are our own people. But how helpless they are, how much do they suffer for no fault of their own
The handicapped we come across are mainly of two types. Some are born handicapped Some become handicapped after traumatic experiences or some deadly diseases. Sometimes an injury to workers in factories also causes them to lose their limbs.
Life is never smooth sailing for these unfortunate handicapped. As we are able we should wholeheartedly come forward to help these disabled persons.
The family members of the handicapped and the people of the society should play a helpful and sympathetic role which would help them to grow up their mental courage.
The handicapped should get involved in various social welfare activities which they are able to do. Thus help and sympathy from us could help handicapped persons to become self-sufficient.
The Government also should come forward with a true offer of help, and render ideal service to the handicapped by providing various facilities to them.
Thus the problem of handicapped or disabled persons can be solved in our society through our open-minded, broad outlook. It is not charity but the fellow feeling which is needed. We must remember that they are our brothers, truly they belong to us.
Question 31. [Leisure- it’s meaning- Necessity- Leisure as important as work- needed for creative work- Leisure is our freedom- a part of independence.]
Answer:
Leisure
Leisure means free time at one’s disposal It also means absence of work. The necessity and importance of leisure can hardly be exaggerated.
t is as useful and important as work itself. Work and leisure are co>related. We can not think of one without the other. However heavy our duties may be, we must find some time everyday during which we must relax ourselves doing as we please.
If a machine goes on working all the time, it will get out of order soon. Our body and mind are no exception to this law of nature. After some rest, we can work with renewed vigour and energy.
Leisure or spare time is absolutely necessary for creative work. It is only during leisure hours that one can think freely and properly and create something new.
Poets and writers, scientists and philosophers have made their creations in their leisure hours. Leisure is correctly called our treedom-a part of independence, because now we can do what we like according to our sweet will.
Question 32. [Introduction-a healthy habit-a good start for the whole day work-greater and closer contact with nature-independent exercise-conclusion.]
Answer:
Advantages Of Morning Walk
In recent years morning walk has become a very popular exercise with people. Men and women of all ages pursue it in all weathers. People start walking when the day’s first light appears in the atmosphere and continue it sometime after the sun has risen.
Morning walk is a very good and healthy habit. It makes the morning walker get up very early in the morning. The early riser can have a good start for the whole day’s work.
As a result, he can easily and effectively finish his quota of work for the day. Morning walk inevitably brings the walker in greater and closer contact with nature which remains at her best in the early part of the day.
It looks so fresh and fine, much to the joy and comfort of the person. The fresh morning air invigorates his mind and nerves. The morning walker finds it nice to walk on the dew-drenched soft grass. In addition, morning walk is in itself a fine form of exercise for the entire body.
It also provides a good exercise for the lungs and the heart. Morning walk can thus not only keeps a person fit and fine but also helps him achieve success in iit’e.
Question 33. Birth: 22nd May, 1772 at Radhanagar in Hooghly – Parents: Ramakanta Roy and Tarini Devi-Education: Learnt Arabian, French- Sanskrit and English, read many religious books quite early-
Service: Joined East India Company-Social Reformer: Fought against superstition, abolished ’satidaha foundation of Brahma Dharma- Honours: Rabindranath titled him ’Bharat Pathik’ and British Government ’Raja’ – Death: 27th September 1833 at Bristol.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Raja Rammohan Roy was the pioneer of the Renaissance in Bengal. He is called the First modern man of India’. He was born on 22nd May in 1772 at Radhanagar in the district of Hooghly.
His parents were Ramakanta Roy and Tarini Devi. He learnt several languages like Arabian, French, Sanskrit and English at an early age. He also read many religious scriptures quite early.
Rammohan had command over several European languages and literatures. He started his service career with the East India Company. Then he came to Calcutta and devoted himself to several welfare activities.
He fought against the existing superstitions and dogmatism and injustices in the contemporary Indian society He tried to abolish many evil social customs like ’satidaha’.
He was the founder of Brahma Dharma. Rabindranath gave him the title ’Bharat Pathik’ and the British Government ’Raja’ . This great social thinker and reformer passed away at Bristol on 27th September, 1833 at an early age.