10th BSEB ENGLISH 2026

ENGLISH GUESS QUESTIONS For Class 10

OBJECTIVE + SUBJECTIVE FOR 2025

Prose / Poetry Name	Writer / Poets Name	Type	Year of Birth	Year of Die	Age	Nationality	About writer / poets
1. The Pace For Living	R.C Hutchinson	Essay				British	A British novelist.
2. Me And The Ecoligy Bit	Jon Lexau	Essay
3. Gillu	Mahadevi Verma	Story	1907	1987	80	Indian	She was a leading poetess of the Chayavadi school she was the recipient of Mangala prasad prize. Bharat Bharti award.
4. What Is The Wrong With Indian Films	Satyjit Ray	Essay	2 May 1921			Indian	He was a well-known film director.
5. Acceptance Speech	Aung San Suu Kyi	Speech	19 June 1945			Burma (Rangoon)	She is pro – democracy activist and leader of the national league for democracy in Burma. she won the rafto prize and the sakhrov prize in 1990 and the novel prize in 1991.
6. Once Upon A Time	Toni Moriison	Speech				Black Woman	She was the eighth woman and first black woman to receive the novel prize in 1993.
7. The Unity Of Indian Culture	Humayun Kvir	Lecture				Indain	He was the famous, noveslist, esaayist, and a renowned political thinker. he was cabinet minister during nehru”s prime minister ship.
8. Little Girls Wiser Than Man	Leo Tolstoy	Story
9. God Made The Country	Willian Cowoer	Poem	1731	1800	69		He may be said to be giving in his poems a foretaste of the poetry of wordsworth.
10. Ode On Solitude	Alexander Pope	Poem	1688	1744	56		His poetry is expressed in “ the rape of the lock , the Dunciad and the episttes.
11. Polythene Bag	Durga Prasad Panda	Poem				Indian	He occupies a prominent position in oriya literature his famous works are sawarani and rays.
12. Thinner Than A Crescent	Vidyapati	Poem				Indian	Born in the village of Bisapi in madhubani the present poem is in the form of a report from a friend of Radha and Lord krishna.
13. The Empty Heart	Periasamy Thooran	Poem	1908	1987	79	Indian	He is a tamil writer. he won the padma Bhushan and kalamamani from Tamil Nadu.
14. Koel	Puran Singh	Poem				Indain
15. The Sleeping Porter	Laxmi Prasad Devkota	Poem	12 Nov 1909			Nepali	He was born in Kathmandu. he obtained a B.A degree from the patna university in 1929.
16. Martha	Walter De La Mare	Poem	1873	1956	83		He was a modern poet. his poems “ the listener ” the scarecrow ” and Arabia ” are worth mentioning.
17. Spare The Road	Dr . Trinath Mishra
18. The Last Leaf	O Henry
19. January Night	Prem Chand	Story	1880	1936	56	Indian	His well – known works are godaan, gaban, karma Bhoomi, pratigya. Etc
20. Allergy	Dr . Rana S.P Singh	Essay	23 June 1976			Indian	He was born in machhagar lachiram ( hathua ) village in Gopalganj distric.
21. The Bet	Anton Chekov	Story	17 Jan 1860			Russia	He wrote seventeen plays and almost six hundred stories.
22. Quality	John Galsworthy	Essay	1867	1933	66		He educated at horrow. began to write at the age of 28. his important works the island pharisees, and the forsyte saga.
23. Sun And Moon	Katherine Mansfield	Story	1888	1923	35		Her stories prelude. to the Bay, the fly, the garden party.
24. Two Horizons	Binapani Mohanty	Story	1936			Indian	She is well known oriya short story writer she won orissa sahitya academy award.
25. Love Defiled	Gridhar Jha	Story				Indian

NOTICE (5 MARKS)

You are Soniya the head Girl of class X of project inter school Jinedpur. you have been asked to notify the students of your college about the cultural programme which I going to be held in your school. write a notice in 50 – 60 words, inviting interested students to screening test.

PROJECT HIGH SCHOOL JINEDPUR
NOTICE

25 JANUARY , 2025 ……

CULTURAL PROGRAMME SCREENING TEST

This is inform the students that our school is going to organise a cultural programme on 26 January 2025. who wish to participate, can give their names for screening test. students will be selected based on their performance. by Mrs Kajal. students are requested to be present in the auditorium at 10 A M. for further details contact the undersigned.

Your sincerely
Soniya
Head girl
Class – X

REPORT(5 MARKS)

You are Sunil , the students of class X. you have visited the red fort recently. write a report on it. (about 60 words)

A Report On Recent Visit Of Red Fort

Last Sunday I went to Delhi I wanted to see historical place. there are many historical buildings in Delhi. the red fort, Jama Masjid, and Qutub Minar are the important historical building in Delhi. I saw all these places, but I liked the red fort very much. the red fort is built of red stones. it was built by Shah Jahan. It is the monument which narrates the glory of Indian art and culture, witnessing various turns in the India’s struggle for freedom on 15th august, 1947, the first prime minister of independent India Pt Nehru hoisted the India national flag of Tri- colour on red fort. I feel very proud of it.

LETTER (5 MARKS)

Write a letter to your father, asking him for Rs . 2000 /- for books.

Examination Room
SSC Jinedpur
25 Feb 2025

My Dear Father,

I am well and hope the same for you. I received your letter yesterday and was happy to through it. As you know, our matric examination is at hand. This is a very important examination for us. our career depends on its results. I must be well prepared. I need some books urgently. My teachers in the coaching institute have suggested that we must have additional book. I requested you to send me Rs 2000 /- immediately that I may purchase the books.

Rest is okay. Convey my love to mother please tell her that I would come home soon after examination.

With best wishes,
Your Loving Son
Sunil

Application (5 MARKS)

Write an application to your principal, requesting him for full free studentship.

To,
The Headmaster
SSC Jinedpur

Subject: - Regarding full free studentship

Sir,

Most humbly and respectfully I beg to say that I am a poor student of your school. my father a teacher in a private school. His monthly income is very low. He has to maintain a big family. He unable to give me financial help. I have no landed property. I stood first in the last annual examination of my class.

I therefore, request you to grant me full free – studentship. I shall be highly obliged to you for this.

Yours Obedient

Date:- 25 Feb 2025 Name :- ABC Kumar
Class – x , Roll – 10

Message (5 MARKS)

You are Radha of class X. Write a message to your mother her that you are going to see Soniya your friend, who has fallen ill.

Message

26 February 2023
2 : 00 P.M

Mother,

My friend Soniya has fallen ill. She has viral fever with loose – motion. I am going to see him in the government hospital. inform father it. I will be back from hospital an proximately by 5:00 P.M.

Radha

PARAGRAPH (5 MARKS)

Corruption

Corruption is the abuse of power for personal gain, often leading to unfair practices in government, business, and society. It undermines development, fosters inequality, and weakens institutions. Corruption prevents progress by diverting resources meant for public welfare, making it a major challenge for many nations. Tackling corruption requires transparency, accountability, and strict enforcement of laws to ensure fairness and justice in all sectors.

Clean India Movement

The Clean India Movement, or Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, was launched to promote cleanliness, hygiene, and sanitation across India. The initiative aims to eliminate open defecation, improve waste management, and encourage citizens to maintain cleaner surroundings. With active participation from citizens, government bodies, and organizations, the movement strives to create a cleaner and healthier India, ultimately improving the quality of life for all.

National Integration

National integration refers to the unification of people from various cultural, religious, and linguistic backgrounds to form a cohesive society. It focuses on fostering unity, peace, and mutual respect despite diversity. In a country like India, national integration is crucial for maintaining harmony and promoting collective progress. It encourages individuals to set aside differences and work together for the greater good of the nation.

Kindness to Animals

Kindness to animals in-volves treating all living creatures with respect, compassion, and care. It is essential to protect their rights and prevent cruelty towards them. By promoting animal welfare, society ensures a harmonious coexistence where animals are provided proper shelter, food, and medical care. Showing kindness to animals helps create a compassionate world where both humans and animals live peacefully together.

Might is Right

"Might is right" is the belief that power or strength determines what is right or just. It often justifies the use of force or violence to impose one's will on others. While this view may prevail in certain situations, it undermines fairness and justice. True righteousness stems from moral values, equality, and respect for others, rather than the ability to dominate or control through force.

Health is wealth

Health is wealth is a proverb and hundred percent correct. it is a valuable treasure of human being. it is only kept quite safe by whom, who love his own health. someone has rightly told “A health” mind lives in health. “body”. only a health man leads a happy life and enjoys the reality of life. he gets success in every field of life.

Pollution

Pollution is the biggest problems facing the modern man. pollution is like curse to living being. it is spreading with breakneck speed in the world. it is caused by big industries by releasing harmful gases in the air and dirty water and garbage in the river. problem of pollution can become stable by planting trees. we should plant tree in our locality.

Holi

Holi is a festival for which I wait for the whole year. it’s needed, a great pleasure to sprinkle coloured water. on those whom you love and respect. this year’s Holi was also a memorable occasion. early in the morning boys of the colony gathered at different spots and would not let any passer – by go scoot free. some friends came from other colonies too and we enjoyed colouring one another’s face.

➢ SHORTS QUESTIONS { 2 MARKS } :-

➢ The Pace For Living :-

1. Who are taken to be slow thinkers ? How are the slow thinkers , handicapped today ?

Ans :-. The people whose mental activities do not follow the pace of the machines are taken to be slow thinkers. The slow thinkers are handicapped today in getting a living. They find it difficult to get a good job because they do not adjust to the fast pace of life.

2. What is the write 's opinion on travelling fast ?

Ans :-. The writer's opinion is that travelling fast is good for enjoyment but where the speed becomes unfriendly it is not favourable.

3. In which situation does the writer find himself in the cinema ?

Ans :- when the writer goes to the cinema , he finds himself in a hopeless situation. He cannot follow the fast movement of the story and rapid changes of scene and action.

4. Write a few sentences a about the elderly corn – merchant ?

Ans :-. Once R.C Hutchinson saw a play in Dublin, the main character in the play was an elderly corn – merchant who lived in a small Irish country town. had several anxieties. He was weak – hearted and his nephew se cheating him. He was weak – pace of life.

5. Who was the chief character of the play ‘the pace for living ?

Ans :-. The chief character in the play ‘The Pace for Living. Was an elderly corn – merchant in a small Irish country town.

6. How does the writer classify himself as a thinker ?

Ans :-. The writer classified himself as a slow thinker because he had to face many problems.

7. What enlightenment does the writer seek from his wife ? What does it suggest about the plight of the modern man ?

Ans: -. He asks his wife whether the girl he was watching in the cinema was the same who was at first. it suggests that the modern man is not able to know his surrounding very well.

8. Life has become too fast today , How ?

Ans :-. This essay ‘ The Pace of Living ” conveys that today our life has become too fast but often it does not satisfy us. So we need to make a balance between our life and thoughts. Only earning, spending and working more are not enough for a happy and peaceful life. One should not forget the art of happy living One should remember that he is a human and not a machine.

➢ Me And The Ecology Bit ?

1. Why does jim ask Me. Greene to save paper and aluminium cans ?

Ans :-. When jim visits Ms. Greene's house, he sees her piling old newspapers near the garbage bags. she wants them to be thrown away. jim advises her to keep the newspapers for the school pickup so that they can be used for making new paper. he asks her to save aluminium cans, too for recycling.

2. What advice does jim give to his mother ? What does she reply ?

Ans:- jim gives advice to his mother not to use too many electric things. She should save electricity and use old egg beater in place of electric mixer. She replies that why, then he watches TV twenty – seven hours a day, or that is other kind of electricity.

3. What is ecology ? Is it essential to preserve it ?

Ans :-. Ecology means the natural relationship between living things and the environment. it is essential to preserve it because the growth and survial of plants and living creatures depend on it.

4. What does the narrator do on Saturdays and Sundays ?

Ans :-. The narrator is quite aware of the advantages of ecology preservation. he works for ecology on Saturday and Sunday. He visits the houses in his locality and collects garbage on these days.

5. What form of electricity did the narrator use ?

Ans :-. The narrator used his motorbike all summer and his Showtime all winter.

6. Did the narrator succeed in getting Ms. Greene to do something about ecology ?

Ans :-. Jim tried to convince Ms. Greene that she must not throw the newspapers and aluminium cans away but she did not listen to him. jim did not succeed in getting her to do something about ecology.

7. Which animal messes up Ms. Greene ‘s yard ?

Ans:- when jim visits Ms. Greene's house, she complains to him against his dog. she tells him that his dog digs up her garden and messes up her yard. She tells him that his dog digs up her garden and messes up her yard. She advises him to keep his dog on a leash.

8. Nobody ‘s willing to do anything about ecology. Do you agree with the statement.

Ans :- This statement is made by jim, the main character in the story ‘Me and the Ecology Bit. He collects garbage from the houses of his neighbours and tires to convince them that ecology preservation is essential. But he himself does not follow the rules of ecology preservation. I agree with this statement because people preach about ecology but they do not work for its preservation.

9. What happened to the tree referred to by Mr. Johnson ?

Ans :- The tree referred to by Mr. Johnson has been cut down. this shows the greed of humans which is destroying our environment.

10. What happens when the narrator calls Ms. Greene Mrs. Greene ?

Ans :-. When the narrator calls Ms. Greene Mrs. Greene, she says that she doesn't have any change to pay him.

➢ Gillu :-

1. How would Gillu inform the narrator that he was hungry ?

Ans :- when Gillu was hungry, he would inform the narrator by twittering chik- chik.

2. Do you have any pet bird ? How does it show concern for you ?

Ans :- Yes, I have a parrot. he is very close to me. I call him lusee. he makes sounds of excitment when he sees me and when he does not find me arround him he becomes dull and inactive.

3. When did Gillu make a twittering. Sound ?

Ans : -. When Gillu became hungry, he made twittering sound. And, when he received the food again made the same sound while meeting with his friends.

4. What did the narrator feel at the death of Gillu ? Describe his feelings in your own words.

Ans :- Gillu had become a part of the writer's life She felt very sorrowful at his death .She felt loosing something very special. He was not able to forget it. she did all the ceremonies so that his soul could get peace after death. th.

5. What did the narrator do with the wounded squirrel ?

Ans :-. The narrator gently lifted the wounded squirrel up and brought him to her room. after wiping blood from his wounds with cotton wool, she applied Penicillin ointment. After several hours, the narrator managed to pour one drop of water in his mouth.

6. When was the Gillu’s swing taken off ?

Ans :- Gillu swing was taken off after his death.

7. What was Gillu’s favourite food ? How would Billi inform that he hungry ?

Ans :- Kaju was Gillu’s favourite food. Gillu would inform that he was hungry by twiterring chik-chik.

8. How did the narrator make the tiny baby squirrel hale and hearty.

Ans :- Mahadevi verma found the wounded baby squirrel on her verandah, she nursed him carefully. she applied Penicillin ointment to his wounds. It was difficult to feed him. After several hours she succeeded in pouring one drop of water in his mouth. On the third day he became much better.

9. How did Gillu sustain wounds ?

Ans :- Gillu was a tiny baby squirrel. One day, he fell down from a nest near a flowerpot on the verandah of Mahadevi Verma. Two crows saw him. he sustained wounds when they poked their beaks at him.

10. How did mahadevi Verma treat the wounded squirrel ?

Ans :- Mahadevi verma gently lifted the wounded squirrel and brought him to her room. She wiped the blood from his wounds with cotton wool and applied penicillin ointment. She treated him kindly.

➢ What is Wrong With Indian Films ?

1. What is the most important need of today's Indian Cinema ?

Ans :- The most dominant influence on Indian films is the technique of film production in Hollywood. Every phase of the American cinema has been reflected in Indian films. stories based on the successful films of Hollywood have been written for Indian films.

2. What is the most dominant influence on India films ?

Ans :- The most dominant influence on Indian films is the technique of film production in Hollywood. Every phase of the American cinema has been reflected in Indian films. Stories based on the successful films of Hollywood have been written for Indian films.

3. Do you think Indian films have certain basic weak nesses ? IIIustrate your answer, citing examples from the films you have seen ?

Ans :- A large number of films are produced in India every year but they have certain basic weaknesses. I watched a film Ashiqui last Sunday. There are several causes of the lack of maturity of Indian films. They do not give a coherent dramatic pattern to a story.

4. What does Satyajit Ray say about the lack of maturity in Indian films ?

Ans :- Satyajit Ray says that the of maturity in Indian films can be attributed to several factors. The producers blame the masses for the bad quality of Indian films. The technicians blame the tools and the directors blame the existing conditions for the lack of maturity in Indian films.

5. Which is the most potent and versatile art form ?

Ans :- There are various forms of art but the cinema is the most potent and versatile art from. the cinema is a. Potent art from because it has a large audience. it is a versatile art form because it has the qualities of several art forms ?

6. Tell the name of any field do you like ?

Ans :-. I am not a cinema fan but I seldom miss a good film. on Sunday last I went to see an old picture. Aashiqui. The story was interesting and instructive. it gives woman their fair deal. . the romances were clean, musical and bereft of any vulgarity.

7. Mention one thing / feature which the Indian cinema needs ?

Ans :- According to Satyajit Ray, the Indian cinema needs a style, an idjom, which would be uniquely and recognisably Indian. it does not need the blind imitation of the American cinema.

8. Give a short account of the educative value of the cinema ?

Ans :-. In the present era cinema has the most potent art form. it should be looked upon as a form of creative expresion. it combines the function of poetry, music, painting, drama and architecture

9. Have you seen any film recently ?

Ans :- Yes, I have seen one Indian film recently. its name is Policegiri. Indian film has its own story. it is traditional. It teaches us a moral lesson. It goads a man on the path of progrese

10. Should cinema be looked upon as a form of creative expression ? Give reasons.

Ans :- Today the cinema combines the functions of poetry, music, painting, drama and architecture. it also displays the features of other forms of art. Like the other forms of art, it is a powerful tool for creative expression

➢ Acceptance Speech :-

1. Who delivered the acceptance speech on behalf of Aung Suu Kyi ?

Ans :- Alexander Aris, the son of Aung San Suu Kyi delivered the Acceptance Speech on behalf of her.

2. Why had Alexander Aris accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of his mother ?

Ans :-. Alexander Aris had accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of his mother, Aung San Suu Kyi, because she was imprisoned in her country for pro- democracy agitation.

3. What does Aris. Say about the fight going on in Rangoon ?

Ans :-. Aris say that the lonely struggle taking place in a heavily guarded compound in Rangoon is a part of the much larger struggle, worldwide, for the emancipation of the human spirit from political tyranny and psychological subjection.

4. What does Ari’s say about the fight going on in Rangoon ?

Ans :-. Aris says that the lonely struggle taking place in a heavily guarded compound in Rangoon is a part of the much larger struggle, worldwide, for the emancipation of the human spirit from political tyranny and psychological subjection.

5. Peace, freedom and democracy are essential for human being .Do you agree ? Give your own opinion ?

Ans :-. Peace, freedom and democracy are essential for human beings. The citizens of country cannot properly unless there is internal and external peace. They cannot make progress if they do not enjoy freedom. They need a democratic way of life for the pursuit of their aims and dreams.

6. What is more precious than diamond or silver or gold ?

Ans:-. The beauty of genuine brotherhood and peace is more precious than diamond or silver or gold. diamond, silver and gold are precious metals but they cannot make the world a happier place to live in. Genuine brotherhood and peace are more necessary than these material things for the survival of the human race.

7. Who was awarded the Nobel peace in 1951 when was the Acceptance Speech ‘ delivered ?

Ans :-. Aung San Suu Kyi, leader of the National League for Democracy in Burma, was awarded the Nobel peace prize in 1951. The Acceptance speech was delivered in Oslo on December 10, 1951 on. The occasion of the award of. The Nobel peace prize.

8. And no one must underestimate that plight ‘’ which plight Aris refers to ? Explain.

Ans :-. In the piece Acceptance Speech, Alexander Aris is referring to the plight of the people of Burma Aris says that the personal sacrifice of his mother symbolises the plight of all the people of Burma.

9. The beauty of genuine brotherhood and peace being more precious than diamond or silver or gold Why. Does Aris claim so ? Do you agree with him ?

Ans :-. In the Acceptance Speech Alexander Aris refers to Martin Luther King Jr. He says that Martin Luther King Jr. eas right that the beauty of genuine brotherhood and peace is more precious than diamond or silver or gold. Diamond, silver and gold are costly but they cannot bring about happiness in the world

➢ Once Upon A Time :-

1. Where does the old woman live ?

Ans :-. The old woman lives alone in a small house outside of town.

2. Why did some young people visit her ?

Ans :- one day some young people visit her because they want to prove that she is a fraud who cheats people. they belive that she does not really have the power of seeing the mind the events of the future.

3. What does the old woman know about the young people in Once Upon a time ?

Ans :- The old woman cannot see her visitors because she is blind. She does not know their hands. She only knows that they want to mock her.

4. How is her reputation for wisdom ?

Ans :- The old woman was blind but wise. The woman was reputed for wisdom without peer and without question. She was both the. Low and it’s transgression among her people

5. What does bird and woman signify to the speaker in Once Upon a time ?

Ans :- In the speech Once a Time, bird and woman are used as symbols by the speaker, Toni Morrison. The bird in the hand of one of the young visitors signifies language, The woman, who is famous for her wisdom, signifies a practised writer.

6. Enumerate the traits of the old woman ?

Ans :- The old woman was blind but wise. She was the daughter of a black American. She lived alone in a small house outside of town .She was famous for her wisdom. Among her people she was highly respected as a rural prophet. when she was visited by some young people, she showed her wisdom.

7. What is her position in the neighbourhood ?

Ans :- She is highly respected in the neighbourhood. Among her people, she is regarded as a rural prophet. She is both the law and it’s transgression. Nobody questions her wisdom and predictions.

8. Do you think that language is crucial to a writer ?Give any three reasons ?

Ans :- Language is crucial to a writer because it enables him to communicate. He can express his thoughts, ideas and feelings through language. the proper usage of language can enable him to bring about changes and revolution in the world.

9. Quote a few lines from the text which highlights the plight of woman and depressed classes ?

Ans :- In the piece Once Upon a Time, Tony Morrison has depicted the miserable condition of the the woman and poor people of America. the following lines highlight the plight of woman and the depressed classes.

10. Who is the father of that old woman ?

Ans :- the father of the old woman is a slave, black American.

➢ The Unity of India Culture ? :-

1. How is Indian culture different from the culture of other countries ?

Ans :-. Indian culture is different from the cultures of other countries. It is remarkable for unity and continuity. It has a unique capacity of absorbing external influences. There is unity in diversity in Indian culture. All classes are equally cultured in India. In European countries there is a culture gap between the poor and the rich.

2. What is the capacity of readjustment exhibited in the Indian society ? Is it the strength or the weakness of Indian society ?

Ans :- History tells us that the Indian society has always exhibited the. Capacity of readjustment. Many races came to India in the past They had their own civilisations and cultures. They appeared on the scene as Victor’s but they were soon absorbed in the vanquished people.

3. What in your opinion are the characteristic features of Indian culture ?

Ans :-. Indian culture is unique. It has some special features which are not found in other cultures of the world. In spite of variety of forms there is a remarkable unity in Indian cultural. In volume and duration no culture of any other country except the Chinese culture can be compared with it.

4. What is preferable to fanatic devotion ?

Ans :- Toleration is perhaps preferable to the fanatic devotion which leads to the devil and persecution of all other values but it’s own.

5. Where have old civilization and culture grown and changed ?

Ans :- Old civilization and culture have grown and changed in India and China.

6. Define culture and civilization in the light of the story. the unity of Indian culture ?

Ans :- According to Humain Kabir culture is always a complex of many strands of varying importance and vitality. Unity and universality must belong to culture.
Civilization : According to Humain Kabir, civilization is the organisation of society which creates the condition of culture.

7. How were the Aryans were regarded till recently ?

Ans :- Till recently, the Aryans were regarded as the earliest invaders of India. It was believed that they came to a country which was savage and uncivilized.

8. What has been the policy of the Indians in all spheres of life ?

Ans :-. Live and let live has been the policy of the Indians in all spheres of life.

9. Which spirit underlies the changes of Indian history ?

Ans :-. The spirit underlies the changes of Indian history. There is diversity in the dresses, customs, beliefs and ways of life of the people of India. Indian culture is a blend of many elements but there is unity beneath this diversity.

➢ Little Girls Wiser Than Man :-

1. Why does the writer call the two little girls Dear little souls ?

Ans :- The writer calls them Dear little souls ” because they were really so good. they were angry at first and even started fighting but soon they forgot everything and again were rejoicing and playing.

2. Where do two little girls meet ? Are they of the same age ?

Ans :-. Two little girls meet in a lane between two homesteads. Dirty water running through the farm – yards had formed a large puddle at that place. They are not of the same age. One girls is very small, the other is little bigger

3. Why did they step into the puddle and what makes them fight ?

Ans :- The two girls were young children and we’re rejoicing in the festival of Easter. Seeing the puddle they thought of time fun and came near it to splash and enjoy. They stepped in it but Amulya's frock got stained due to Malasha splashed to, she started shouting and this made them fight against each other.

4. Why did Akoulya shout at Malasha ?

Ans :-. Amulya shouted at Malasha because the latter splashed dirty water on to her frock. She was angry when she saw stains on her new frock.

5. What did the two girls do when men started fighting ?

Ans :-. When men started fighting, the two girls made a channel through which the water of the puddle could run out into the street. The water from the channel ran towards the place where the men were fighting. Watching the chip of wood floating along their stream, they came near

6. Why did the old woman say to the crowd Are you not ashamed of yourselves ?

Ans :- she said so because they were fighting for the girls but the girls were playing with each other.

7. Why were the two girls dressed in new clothes and showing their finery to each other ?

Ans : - because they had gone to church on the occasion of Easter. So, they were very happy and excited. They were showing their finery to each other because they thought that new dresses were very fine.

8. Did the old woman succeed in her effort ?

Ans : - When a crowd collected in the street began quarrelling and shouting, Akoulya's grandmother stepped in among them and tried to calm them but she did not succeed in her effort.

9. What did the old woman mean by “ is it right to behave so ? On a day like this, too ! ?

Ans :-. People of two groups were fighting over the matter of quarrel between the two little girls on the day of Easter. So the old woman reminded them that it was not right to quarrel over a petty issue on Easter day. The day was meant for celebration and rejoicing but they were wasting it.

10. Why did Akoulya's mother seize Malasha ?

Ans :-. When Akoulya's mother saw that her daughter's frock was stained, she asked her why she had made it dirty. Akoulya told her that Malasha had made so. Then Akoulya's mother seized Malasha and struck her on the back of her neck.

➢ God Made The Country :-

1. In the poem God Made the Country, why does the narrator think that people in towns are full of harmful thoughts ?

Ans :-. The people in towns are idle and cunning. They have no taste for natural scenes so they easily become full of harmful thoughts.

2. What is the source of light in villages in the evening ?

Ans :- The Moon is the source of light in villages in the evening.

3. Where do you find health and virtue ?

Ans :- We find health and virtue in villages

4. What are the village people like ?

Ans :- the village people are like labourers. Living with contentment, having limited cares and anxiety.

5. What are the birds scared of Explain?

Ans :- Here town means the centre of modernisation where there is no tree. No habitat of bird is found there. Birds sing only where they live in natural environment. They have foresight to see disaster. they are threatening us to be aware of the calamity lest all things will be destroyed. So they are scared too.

6. Why is life bitter ? Answer on the basis of the poem God made the country, brief way?

Ans :-. Life is a valuable gift of Almighty .God has provided us all gift of our needs. With the evolution of towns and cities, problems have been increasing. We have no place to live comfortably. Even air,which is God ‘s gift, has been polluted. Water has lost its outside and taste. Birds and trees are decreasing.

7. Why does the poet believe that God made the country ?

Ans :- the poet believes that God made the country with natural beauty. Men used to live in real environment where life is peaceful. Birds would chirp and trees welcome to all creatures for giving their shelter.

8. What can make our life sweet ?

Ans :-. Good health and virus can make our life sweet. If these two things we have, can enjoy the pleasures of life in a village.

9. Is village life better than city life. ?

Ans :-. Village life is better than city life because groves make our environment pollution free. Animals and birds life in their natural habitat. At day break we are able to hear birds song. But on the other hand these things are not found in city.

10. What is the better Town life or Country life ?

Ans :-. It is my view that country life is the home of pleasure. there we do not get any anxiety. We do not face any limitations. Nearness to nature can give us health, wealth and all pleasures.

➢ Ode On Solitude :-

1. From whom do they get attire in Ode On Solitude ?

Ans :- The happy man gets his attire or clothes by his flocks.

2. What is Pope's idea of a happy man in the poem Ode on Solitude ?

Ans :- According to the poet a happy man inherits a few acres of paternal land from his father. his attention is confined to this land and he does not want more. He lives at his own place and Breathes in a free atmosphere. He lives on his field and eats and drinks which his own fields supply him and his cattle give him.

3. The poet thinks that those who are contented with what they have are happy are happy men. Do you agree ? Give reasons.

Ans :- Yes I agree with the above statement. We know that Desire has no end. If a man gets his one desire satisfied, another must arise in his mind. It is a vicious circle that goes and goes and never ends. therefore it is better to be satisfied what we have or what we can earn with our hard work.

4. What makes our life happy – money or convenient or both ? discuss ?

Ans :-. A little money and full satisfaction make our life happy.

5. Who is a happy man ?

Ans :-. A man whose desire is in a limit is a happy man.

6. What is the secret of a happy life ?

Ans :-. It is a well known fact that wants are unlimited. No man can get all what he desires. It means wants can't be ended, so we will have to control over our desires. Contentment gives us peace and happy life.

7. How does Alexander Pope want to live alone ?

Ans :-. The poet thinks that life has now become restless due to more population and desire of getting more and more. If a man controls his greed and wants, he must get a happy life. that ‘s why the poet wants to live unseen and unknown and die unlamented. Most of us don't want so because we always try to get fame.

8. Who is a blessed man ?

Ans :-. The man whose days pass away without any worriness is a blessed man.

9. What is an ode ?

Ans :-. The ode is lyrical poem in the form of an address to a person or an object.

10. What are the features of a happy life ?

Ans :-. Contentment without any care and anxiety are the features of a happy life.

➢ Polythene Bag :-

1. How does a polythene bag pollute our environment ?

Ans :-. A polythene bag has one use but many harmful effects. It causes air pollution, water pollution. soil pollution. It gives a chance to grow germs of disease. Each and every person gets affected from such a mundane thing.

2. How does Polythene Bag affect environment ?

Ans :- It pollutes environment when gives pungent smell and produces germs of disease.

3. How is a polythene bag harmful ?

Ans :- A polythene bag is non – biodegradable. So it is very harmful to us and our ecology. It never dissolves into the earth's crust. When burnt, it exudes a pungent smell. And when left to itself, it pollutes the environment and gives birth to the germs of diseases.

4. What comes back again and again ?

Ans :-. A pain comes again and again.

5. When does a Polythene bag make a noise ?

Ans :-. When we touch it a polythene makes a noise.

6. The polythene bag remains within explain ?

Ans :-. The poet has given a real existence of a polythene bag. Due to its permanent nature, it harms us in many ways. when it is buried within the ground,it’s existence is not affected.

7. Why does the poet compare hurt' with a polythene bag ? Give any two reasons ?

Ans :-. According to the poet, a polythene bag means hurt or pain.Due to its nature it ever gives us harm. And any harm hurts human beings. when it is thrown off, it pollutes environment and when burnt, it exudes a poisonous smell.

8. How do the germs of disease grow ?

Ans :-. The germs of disease grow when polythene bag is left in the garbage bag for a long time

9. Does a polythene bag get dissolved ?

Ans :-. No, it never gets dissolved.

10. Whose hurt melt down like Polythene bag ?

Ans :- Man's hurt melts down like polythene bag.

➢ Thinner Than A Crescent :-

1. Describe Radha ‘s condition as a reported by her friend.

Ans :- Radha 's condition is very bad. She hurt and confused what Krishna did. she talks her friends of. Possibilities of Lord Krishna who has not met for some time. she grows thinner everyday and she hs grown thinner than crescent in the sky.

2. What did Radha do as a result of feeling hurt ?

Ans :- Radha, feeling hurt, did not do anything, but only cried and spoke something else against what was asked.

3. Why is Tasha’s friend so worried ?

Ans :-. Radha is very upset. She is hurt, too. Her friends are so worried about her bad conditions .They think over the possibilities. Radha is sitting on the bank of river of tears and highly confused. that condition is unbearable for them. that's why they are worried.

4. Why is Radha crying ?

Ans :-. Due to separation from Lord Krishna Radha is crying.

5. What do Tasha’s friends believe in ?

Ans :-. Tasha’s friend believe that joy of Radha may return again.

6. Why did Radha's friend run to Lord Krishna ?

Ans :-. Radha's friend ran to Lord Krishna to report the pathetic condition of Radha.

7. Where does Radha's friend go and why ?

Ans :-. Radha's a friend goes to Lord Krishna to report the pathetic condition of Radha.

8. What two feelings of Raadha have been referred to by her friend ?

Ans :- (a) She is hurt (b). She is confused.

9. To whom does the friend make a report ?

Ans :-. Her friend makes a report to Lord Krishna.

10. Radha each day /grows thinner / thinner than the crescent in the sky comment on the use of Imagery ?

Ans :- The poet has presented a vivid picture of Radha. Each day she is growing thinner, thinner than the crescent. This picture produces an impressive effect on readers ‘ mind. It seems all incidents are happening now, although it is the matter of past

➢ The Empty Heart :-

1. What did the man lose while trying to fill the half – filled pitcher in The Empty Heart ?

Ans :- The man while trying to fill the half – filled pitcher in The Empty Heart lost his peace and health.

2. Why was the tree called unkind ?

Ans :- Because the tree gave him a half – filled extra pitcher to make him greedy.

3. What makes our life happy – money or contenment or both ? Discuss.

Ans :- Contentment is the root of all happiness,. No doubt, money is also essential for us but up to a limit and it is contentment which ascertain that limit.

4. Why was the man not content, although he was rich ?

Ans :-. He was greedy, so he was not content.

5. What does Silver pitcher symbolize in the poem ?

Ans :-. Silver pitcher symbolizes enough wealth. It means if a person gets enough gold or money or property, he has silver pitcher.

6. Contentment is the style of life. Di excuse in the light of the poem.

Ans :- Contentment is the real wealth of human being. It is sure money is necessary, no doubt but how much money, cannot be limited. By our hard labour what. We get is enough. We should have limited needs and desires.

7. What was the reason of the greedy man ‘s death ?

Ans :-. The man was very rich but he had no satisfaction. Although his demand. Was granted sevenfold, yet his desire shaped a demon. He was also given a half – full pot. He worked day and night to fill an empty pot and all he died helplessly.

8. Explain the following lines. ?
Nothing is wrong with a half – filled purse;
Tis the void in the heart that is the curse.

Ans :-. Desire is a restless bird that can't be fulfilled even if the whole property of the world given to a single man. Each and every man needs some wealth ; and it is enough to entertain our life in a good way ; them why we need more ? So, it is said that. Our heart is empty, it is a curse.

9. What does the name Kalpana evoke ? What light does it throw on the character of the person ?

Ans :- Kalpaka is a Tamil word means god, that has enough power to produce anything. A god should be generous and so it was. the man demanded only one pot of gold. and the tree gave him seven pots. Even an eight pot was given, though it was half – filled It explains the greed of the person.

10. Why was he given seven pots ?

Ans :- the tree granted his promotion heartly

➢ Koel :-

1. Do you think that Koel symbolises true love ?

Ans :- Yes, the Koel is the symbol of true love. It kindles our heart. It pours a rain of sparks. It remains fresh. never gets discharged. It has the power to catch the heart of others. It’s love is natural. No one knows where it lives but when the spring season comes, it appears. It denotes that it’s love is true.

2. What charred the wing of koel ?

Ans :- The fire of love charred the wings of Koel.

3. Why is Koel restless ?

Ans :-. The Model is restless in search of her beloved.

4. What happens with the shades of mangoes ?

Ans :-. The shades of mangoes have been burnt.

5. Why is a Koel praised? How do you feel when you hear it’s voice?

Ans :-. A Koel is a bird of power and energy. It’s voice is so melodious that can attract any person. Due to its sweet song we praise it. when we hear it’s voice, we forget all others things We being to dream the world where there is calm and peace only.

6. Why is the Koel restless?Is she able to win over her restlessness? If no why ?

Ans :-. The Koel is restless in search of her beloved. the sight of mango blossoms fire her all the more. So her soul also burns. Therefore, to get relief from restlessness she calls her beloved, with spark – shedding notes. She is hopeful of meeting her beloved very shortly.

7. Why does the poet call the Model – a rain of spark “ Explain?

Ans :-. The poet calls the Model a rain of spark. It means the Model is an energetic bird that lives it’s life with happy and fertile moments. It’s flow never stops as rain. It comes welcome that summer which gives us rain. the rain gives us life

8. Who wrote the poem Koel ?

Ans :-. Puran Singh wrote the poem Koel.

9. What makes thousand memories in heart ?

Ans :-. The high-end pitched song of docomo makes thousand memories in Poet's heart.

11. What fires the Koel?

Ans :-. The sight of mango – blossoms fires the koel.

➢ The Sleeping Porter :-

1. What distance does the Porter cover in the snows of winter?

Ans :-. The Porter covers a six- mile distance in the snows of winter

2. How much load does the Porter have on his back ?

Ans :- A twenty- five kilo load the Porter have on his back.

3. Who is challenging the mountain ?

Ans :-. The brave Porter is challenging the mountain.

4. Why is the Porter out of breath ?

Ans :- the Porter has to climb the mountain with a heavy load on his back. He also pants and sweats because he discharges a tiring work. This is why the Porter is out of breath.

5. A mother is searching for nettles and vines who is she ? why is she searching such things.

Ans :-. She is Porter’swife. she is searching for nettles ( stinging plant ) and vines ( the creeper which bears grapes ) for her son who is facing cold and hunger.

6. How Sleeping. Porter is the hero of the mountain ?

Ans :-. A person who is determined for his goal, he must get it with hard labour. In such a situation difficulties often buries in the way. The Porter labours hard. He never get tired and at last raches up the mountain, this proves to be the hero of the mountain.

7. What is. Meant by lid of night ?

Ans :-. Lid of night means the stars are the blankets which cover the Porter in his protection.

8. What type of cap is the Porter wearing ?

Ans :-. He is wearing a dirty – black cap.

9. Who is the hero of the mountain?

Ans :-. The Porter is the hero of the mountain.

10. What is there on the cliff ?

Ans :-. There is a hut on the cliff of a steep rock.

➢ Martha :-

1. What does Martha do in the Hazel glen?

Ans :-. Martha tells the children stories in the Hazel glen

2. How did Kartha tell her story ?

Ans :-. Martha narrated a story in front of children in a magical way. She would sit with her slim and beautiful hands clasped round her bended knees. Her narrow chin and nice head seemed to tell half of the story. Her style was very attractive. She cast a spell on the children ‘s minds so that they lost sight to the real world and her face and get lost in the world being described by Martha.

3. Describe Martha ‘s physical features. ?

Ans :- Martha is an old woman. Her eyes are clear grey, nice and calm. During telling her stories, she would sit with her two slim hands clasped round her bended knees. Her chin is narrow and her hand is small and lovely. Her expression presents a mysterious scene in the valley.

4. Explain the mood of the poet when he says Our hearts stood still in the hush of an age gone by ?

Ans :-. The poet is now in sad mood. As Martha begins her story, the poet feels happy, but as it goes and on, her appearance creates a mysterious scene. Beholding this scene the mood of the poet suddenly changes into sadness. He feels that one age has passed away.

5. How do they sit to listen Martha's story ?

Ans :-. They sit on their elbows to listen Martha's story

6. What is the colour of Martha ‘s eyes ?

Ans :- the colour of Martha's eyes is clear grey.

7. Who are starting at ease ?

Ans :-. Children are starting at ease.

8. How half of the stories were said ?

Ans :-. Half of the stories were said by her grave expression.

9. Do you think that Martha and the children are enjoyed the stories ?

Ans :-. Yes both Martha and the children enjoyed the stories well. As Martha is the performer of the story,. She must enjoyed it. the children feel peace and calm when hears the story. It means the children are taking high enjoyment that's why they are happy.

10. How does the poem Martha end ?

Ans :-. The poem ends with a grand success. All Corrine and forgot, their varta stood still in a calm place and in the same way clouds would stand in the height of the sky. It is felt that a period of the age has slider away. All the children felt comfortable and relaxed.

➢ Janurary Night :-

1. What effect did the cold of the january night have on Balki ?

Ans :-. Halku couldn't sleep well for the shivering cold. In the open field in the cold of the january Night, he lit some leaves, made fire and getting warmth slept with his dog jabra. He couldn't protect his field.

2. What did. Halku do to save. Himself from shivering cold in January Night ?

Ans :- Halku gathered some leaves and let them be burnt to get fire to save himself from shivering cold in January Night.

3. How many characters are there. In the story january Night ? whom do you like rthe most ? Give two reasons.

Ans :-. There are three characters in the story january Night they are Halku, Munni, jamindar and jabra.

4. Why did Halku need a blanket ?

Ans :-. Halku was a poor treant farmer. He had to sleep in the fields at night. He needed a blanket immediately because he had to face intense cold in the fields at night.

5. Who was Jabra ?

Ans:-. In the story january Night, jabra is a dog who feels all the problems of Halku. He was with Halku in January Night at Halku’s field. He always accompany Halku and also guarded his field alone in the january night.

6. Who was Munni ? Why did Munni suggested Halku to give up tenant farming ?

Ans :-. Munni was the wife of of Halku, a poor tenant farmer. Munni advised Halku to give up farming and to work as a hired labour. By doing so he at least got enough food to eat from it. He would not have to pay land rent. In farming whatever he earned he threw back into it and got insulted in the bargain.

7. Elaborate the role of jabra in the story january Night.

Ans :- In the story january Night, jabra is a dog who feels all the problems of Halku. He was with Halku in January Night at Halku's field. When Halku could not bear the cold he picked jabra up and put his hand in his lap. jabra could not oppose. When jabra listened the noise of animals he woke up and ran towards the field barking.

8. What happened to their yield ?

Ans :-. Halku went there with his dog jabra to guard the yield but they proved to be a failure as the wild animals ruined the yield.

9. How were Halku ‘s crops destroyed ?

Ans :-. Halku went there with his dog jabra to guard the yield but they proved to be a failure as the wild animals runied the yield.

10. Who was Munni and why was she angry with Halku ?

Ans :-. Munni was the wife of Halku. Her husband could not save enough money for food and clothes after paying rent to the landlord. Munni was a practical and bold woman. She knew that it was very difficult for her husband to sleep in his field without a blanket in cold winter nights. So when Halku was determined to give the saved money to the landlord and to live. Without blanket, he became angree.

11. Animals also passes the ability to understand human feeling Elaborate this statement keeping in view the role of jabra in the story ?

Ans :-. Animals also have a heart and a power to understand. Se we have seen in this story, jabra the dog was very intimate to his master, Halku. He was ready to lose all his comfort for uthe sake of his master ‘s welfare. Even in the cold night of January he faced the cold and wild animals alone. This shows how deeply he understood his master.

12. Give the main idea of the story january Night ?

Ans :-. The story touches different aspects of life. There are a number of things which can be learnt from the story, like the understanding power of animals, the concerns of a housewife. Mostly, it deals with. The attitude and approach of life. Halku, the main character, lies in a very poor state and is surrounded with problems all around him always.

13. Who was Halku? How were his crops destroyed ?

Ans :-. Halku was a poor tehat farmer. He had to sleep in his field without a blanket in the cold nights of January. One night he found the cold unbearable. So, he could not drive away the wild animals which destroyed his crops.

➢ Allergy :-

1. What is allergy ?

Ans :- Allergy is a malfunction of the human immune system causing a violent reaction against normally harmless substances in our natural environment.

2. Some particular diseases which are caused due changing of weather. Also mention it’s remidial measures?

Ans :-. Generally people suffer from heavy fever due to certain flowers or plants. It happens with the changing seasons.
It’s remedies are as follows. :-
(I) A void going near such flowers or plants.
(II) A good keeping them in house.
(III) Wear mask if coming near them.
(IV) Use medicines for calming the symptoms.

3. What is allergy ? How can allergic diseases be treated ?

Ans :-. The symptoms which indicate that a person is suffering from a disease are hay fever, eczema. asthma, etc. these symptoms are known as allergic symptoms develop after exposure to an allergen for some time. Allergic diseases can be treated by avoidance of the allergen. medication to relieve symptoms and allergy shots. A person suffering from an allergic disease must avoid the allergen which causes it.

4. What is allergy march ?Explain ?

Ans :-. Allergies which start as eczema or gastrointestinal problems. many evolve into asthma. frequently involving respiratory symptoms such as hyperreactivity and obstruction of the airways. This direct path of development is widely referred to as the allergy march.

5. Suggest a few possible ways to avoid allergy ?

Ans :- Suggestions to avoid allergy.
(I) Wear a pollen mask when moving the grass or house cleaning.
(II) Stay indoors in the morning ( when the pollen count is at its highest ) and on windy days.
(III) Read and understand food labels ( for people with food allergy)
(IV) Keep windows and doors closed during heavy pollination seasons.
(V) Rid the home of indoor plants and other sources of mildew.
(VI) Don’t allow danger- producing animals in the house.
(VII) Change feather pillows, woolen blankets and clothing of cotton or synthetic materials.
(VIII) Wash sheets, mattress pad and blankets weekly in hot water ( at least 130o F )

6. Which type of common allergic disease are generally found in children of 0-6 years of age ?

Ans :-. In children of 0-6 years of age generally it is found that surroundings. They devlop dislikes for certain food items. They ASAP a lot in certain situations, sometimes some inflamatory wounds and itching is also caused.

7. How can asthma be treated ?

Ans :-. For effective asthma medication, one need to look beyond the obvious symptoms antihistamines, for example, a may provide temporary relief by masking the symptoms but have virtually no effect on the underlying information.

8. What are allergens ?

Ans :-. Allergens are substances which can produce allergy. Pollens mold spores. Dust, smoke, dust mites, animal hair cockroaches are allergens.

9. Can allergic reactions be life – threatening ? Name a few of such instances of allergy ?

Ans :- yes, sometimes allergic reactions can be life threatening. once I saw a man who had some allergy from the cactus plants. By mistake he came at a place where there were many cactus plants. He started feeling very uncomfortable. his body started itching and suddenly his body temperature also increased. Not only this but also hit started having breathing problems. It seemed that he won't survive but he was soon taken to hospital where he survived due to the great efforts of the doctors.

10. What are the general symptoms of allergy ?

11. Ans :-. The general symptoms of allergy are itching, fever, feeling of drowsiness, eczema, asthma, etc.

➢ The Bet :-

1. In the story The Bet how did the lawyer spend the last two years of his imprisonment ?

Ans :-. In the last two years, the lawyer read a lot of books on different subjects. These included the poetry of Byron and Shakespeare, chemistry, novels, medicine, philosophy, natural science and religion. just as a person who is drowning grabs at whatever is near to save himself, the lawyer read whatever he could get.

2. What made the banker weep ?

Ans :-. The banker repented on his misdeed, his inhuman behaviour and thought to kill the lawyer and so he wept bitterly.

3. What did the banker do to kill the lawyer ?

Ans :- At three o' clock in the dark and chilly night, the banker took the key of the cell and approached the garden wing. then he entered a narrow passage and struck a match. he peeped through the window into the cell of the lawyer. He removed the seals from the door and opened it. Then he entered the cell to kill the lawyer.

4. What were the terms and conditions of the bet ? Do you think them proper ?

Ans :-. The terms and conditions were – the lawyer had to remain confined in a cell for fifteen years. During his confinement the banker had to supply the necessary requisites to the lawyer, for example, food, wine books and the means of entertainment. If the lawyer successfully remained within the confinement the banker had to pay two millions at stake. I do not think them as proper. Because hain longings and rigidity of opinions often give bad results. Ultimately the involved parties get nothing but remorse.

5. How did the lawyer violate the agreement with the banker ?

Ans :-. The lawyer violated the agreement with the banker by escaping from his cell five minutes before the stipulated term. He went to the gate and disappeared. He did not claim two million roubles from the lawyer because he hated material things.

6. What had the prisoner written in his note ?

Ans :-. The lawyer wrote in his note that he had he had studied earthly life for fifteen years. The books which he had studied during his confinement had given him wisdom. He said that death will wipe everything from the face of the earth .Now he hated the bet money. therefore, he had decided to violate the agreement by escaping from the cell five minutes before the fixed time.

7. What was the banker's view on capital punishment and life imprisonment ?

Ans :-. The banker held a different view from others, who attended the party while discovering capital punishment was more moral and. More humane than life imprisonment kills by degree.

8. Why was the banker afraid of the Lawyer ?

Ans :-. The banker had a lot of money when he offered to pay the stake .In course of time, his financial condition had worsened. the lawyer was about to complete fifteen years of his confinement. He though that he would be ruined for ever and the lawyer would enjoy life. He was afraid of honouring the bet because he did not want to become a beggar.

9. Why did the banker weep to read the notes of lawyer ?

Ans :-. The banker wept to read the notes of the lawyer because he was filled with guilt. He felt contempt for herself.

10. What did the banker do to know that the lawyer had escaped ? why did he weep to read the notes of the lawyer ?

Ans :-. The banker instantly went with his servants to the wing and established the escape of his prisoner. To valid unnecessary remours he took the paper from the table and on his return locked it in his safe. he wept to see the innocence and greatness o of the lawyer.

➢ Quailty :-

1. In the story quality how did the author come to know about Mr. Gessler's death ?

Ans :-. The author came to know about Mr. Gessler's death through an another shopkeeper who had taken the shop of Mr. Gessler over

2. Who was Mr. Gessler was a shoe – maker. the author knew him ?

Ans :- Mr. Gedeeld was a shoe-maker .The anther knew him when he came to his shop to get shoes for his father.

3. What were he two special qualities of Gedeeld ‘s shoes ?

Ans :-. The considered Gessler as a perfect artist and not as a mere shoe – maker. Gessler's shoe have two special qualities, the first is that the boots seemed mysterious and wonderful, and the second thing is that they lasted terrible long.

4. The work style of Mr. Gessler was unique Explain ?

Ans :- Mr. Gessler was a German shoe – maker. He worked hard but he took a long time to make one pair of boots. he was slow at work. he worked on boots by himself. He had the same skill and pride in his work as any artist.

5. Mr. Gessler was not successful in his trade. Why ?

Ans :-. It is truly said that Excess of anything is bad ‘Mr. Gessler was a true shoe – maker but not a true businessman. He never beloved in making profits or doing something to enhance his business. he even did not thing of leaving the job and shifting into another. Rather he kept on carrying it without having any profit. Ultimately he, he died of starvation.

6. How did Gessler die ?

Ans :- Gedeeld did not know the tricks of modern business. Hence his business went down and he died of his growing old age and starvation.

7. How did the author know Mr. Gessler?

Ans :-. The author knew Mr. Gedeeld from the days of his youth because he made his father's boots.

8. What was the auther ‘s opinion about Mr. Gessler as a shoe – maker ?

Ans :-. The author believed Mr. Gedeeld to a perfect shoe – maker. he was good at heart and mind. the author was completely satisfied with the quality and fittings provided to him. he had a deep respect for him and his work. But he could never understand the drastic poverty in which he led his life.

9. Suppose, you are one of the customers of Mr. Gessler’s shop. you know how Mr. Gessler struggles for the existence of his trade. What will you Mr. Gessler struggles for the existence of his trade. what will you suggest to protect the trade from the onslaught of big firms ?

Ans :-. I will suggest to protect the trade from the onslaught of big firms that firstly he should open his shop every day and on the proper time. He should work related to shoes making promptly and frequently. He should be rigid to his service charge etc In this way he may be protected from these attentive works.

10. How was his tone when he found those created shoes not his own ?

Ans :-. At that his tone was not one of anger, nor of sorrow, not even of contempt, but there was in it something quiet that froze the blood.

➢ Sun & Moon :-

1. What message does Katherine Mansfield want to give to the readers ? Explain ?

Ans :-. Though this story Katherine Mansfield wants to say that there is a great gap between the words of the young and adults. The adults wants to keep the youngsters away from their world. But this hurts the youngsters very much. they often get disturbed badly and create I’ll feelings against their seniors. So both should try,

2. How did the author feel about Mr. Gessler as a shoe maker ?

Ans :-. The author believed Mr. Gessler to a perfect shoe-maker. he was good at heart and mind. The author was completely satisfied with the quality and fittings provided to him. He had a deep respect for him and his work. But he could never understand the drastic poverty in which he led his life.

3. Do you think the young children should also have right to attend the party specially designed for adults. Why not ? Give reasons ?

Ans :-. No, I don't think young children should be allowed to attend parties designed for adults .It is so because in a party one gets informal and if it is designed for the adults then they make such an environment which suits them but not the youngsters. So, the gap should be maintained.

4. When were Sun and Moon allowed to meet the guests ?

Ans :-. Sun and Moon allowed to go inside the hell they were watching the party standing at the door. Next morning Sun and Moon with their father entered the dining – Room, All things were scattered. Thus they were allowed in the morning after the party.

5. Who were Sun and Moon ?

Ans :- Sun and moon were brother and sister respectively. they were very young and kept aloof from the adults world.

6. How did Moon ‘s shoes look like ?

Ans :-. Moon ‘s shoes were white with big blobs on them. Them. they looked beautiful.

7. What did the mother do before the party ?

Ans :-. She always told them to be out of her way and telephone her husband to remind him what to bring for the party.

8. Suppose you are son. there was a party at your house last night, but you were not allowed to attend it. How did you feel ? how did you face the situation ?

Ans :-. A dinner party was arranged at my house last night. My mother told me that I would not be allowed to attend it because it was meant for adults. I was filled with sadness but I was help news. I went to my room with my sister. We could not sleep because we heard a loud noise of clapping from downstairs .I cried that the condition of the dining-room was horrid.

9. What did Sun and Moon see in the afternoon ?

Ans :-. Sun and Moon saw a lot of activity in their house in the afternoon. Many golden chairs were brought in a big cart. Several people came their house with flower pots.

10. What yours parents do not like you to do ?

Ans :- my parents do not like to attend the party at their house. they thought that they should not see the behaviour of adults at the party.

11. What happened to the little house in the party ?

Ans :- sun and Moon were very curious to know what the guests did in the party. they did not sleep at night and sat on the top step of the stairs and got a glimpse of the party. they saw that the guest were walking round the table in the dinning -room.

➢ Two Horizons :-

1. What did the mother feel after going through her daughter's letter ?

Ans :-. The mother felt very happy after reading her daughter's letter. Because, it had come after a very long time. She wrote, I believe you can touch the horizon of that infinite.

2. Describe the relation between the mother and daughter in Two Horizons ?

Ans :-. The mother is the traditional Indian woman while her daughter is the modern woman. the daughter considers her mother to be an ideal woman. She writes a letter to her mother, telling her that she has failed to achieve her fulfilment in her mind. the mother consoles her daughter by telling her that the circle of fulfilment is limited while unfulfillment is boundless and she will have. To seek the key to fulfilment within herself.

3. What had the mother advised her daughter ?

Ans :-. The mother advised her daughter that the circle of fulfilment is always limited while unfulfillment is boundless.

4. Point out the features of two letters in terms of their format, language and tone ?

Ans :-. The features of two letters fromare simple exchange of love and affection between a mother and an educated middle-class daughter. the format of the language is old. the language is simple but the tone of the daughter is reactionary. Mother's tone of language is suggestive.

5. What picture of the statue of women in the family is represents in two horizons ?

Ans :- in the story two horizons we find a realistic picture of the status of Indian women in the family. the mother represents the traditional woman while the daugher is the modern woman.

6. How does the mother analyse the situation ? Do you agree with her analysis and the solution that she suggests ?

Ans :-. The mother analyses the situation very carefully. She understands everything. no I don't agree with such false notion and long – term optimism. I believe in tit for and immediate decision. I believe girls or women must be respected in every house and contemporary society.

7. Sketch the character of the mother, how far does your mother resemble her ?

Ans :- mother is an example of stoic patience, love and affection for her daughter. She warns her daughter. She warns her daughter not to fill in warmth of male members. Mother has experienced the strange behaviour of the daughter ‘s father. She expresses it in her letter. My mother is a bit different. She never discourages me. she is a always ready to quarrel with anyone provided she finds me at right assertion.

8. What did the daughter learn from her mother ?

Ans :-. The daughter learned the secret of laughter from her mother. She also learned the mantra of loving pain and hardship and of loving life from her mother.

9. Why is the daughter filled with a sense of weariness and emptiness ?Have you ever experienced like her ?

Ans :-. Daughter ‘s dream vanished in – laws house. She could not find the situation favourable according to her desire and need. no, I have not experienced it yet and pray to God not to put me in such hostile situation.

10. Why is the daughter filled with a sense of weariness and emptiness ?

Ans :-. In the story ‘ Two Horizon’s the daughter tells her mother in a letter that she is filled with a sense of weariness and emptiness. She has performed her duties without a word of protest. Her life has become so mechanical that she is now filled with a sense of weariness and emptiness. There are no great worries at home but she feels lonely and restless.

11. Comment on the bond between the mother and her daughter ?

Ans :-. The bond between the mother and her daughter is that of love a affection and above all womanhood in Indian background.

➢ Love Defiled :-

1. How did the narrator defile love ?

Ans :-. The narrator loved his girlfriend passionately for eight years. he refused to marry her because his parents and relatives were opposed to their marriage. He defined love by betraying his girlfriend.

2. Has the goodness of someone ever made you feel very mean ? Explain ?

Ans :- yes, goodness of some elder members in my family and friends have made me to realize my follies and mistakes. I learn much from my elders, senior friends and teachers.

3. Live in relationship is against our social values Explain ?

Ans :-. On the basis of the story Love Defiled Live in relationship is against our social values, the meaning of this line is without permission of parents. getting, marry and living in relationship is against social values.

4. Was the narrator honest in his relation with the girl ?

Ans :-. The narrator loved the girl passionately for eight years but he betrayed her refused to marry her owing to parental opposition. So, he was not honest in his relation with the girl.

5. Why did the narrator leave the girl he loved so passionately ?Was he honest in his relation ?

Ans :-. The narrator left the girl he loved so passionately because his parents and relatives opposed their marriage.

6. Why did the narrator give up the ambition to become an IAS officer ?

Ans :-. The narrator gave up the ambition to become an I.A.S Officer, because he had an impartial assessment of his grey cells, coupled with his ability to burn the midnight oil. He had already decided to spare the burocracy from himself falling back, upon journalism, which his girlfriend always wanted. Him to pursue.

➢ OBJECTIVE ONE LINER :-

➢ The pace for living :-

• 1. People now – a days think ........... than ancient times ?: faster
• 2. R.c Hutchinson wrote that he reached a play in ?: Dublin
• 3. The author finds himself in a hopeless situation when he goes to watch the ?: Cinema
• 4. Weak – hearted ‘ means same as ?: Dicky
• 5. How many girls were in film ?: Three
• 6. The elderly corn – merchant was a man of ..............?: Anxieties
• 7. The agony of modern man is captured by ?: R.C Hutchinson
• 8. Who was cheating the corn – merchant ?: His Nephew
• 9. He is going to fall in love with girls ............... in that order ?: B, C, A
• 10. The synonym of ‘ prejudice is ?: Bias { पूर्वाग्रह }
• 11. The chief character of the play was ?: An elderly Corn – merchant
• 12. R. C Hutchinson was ..................... ?: British Novelist
• 13. The antonym of rapid is ?: Slow
• 14. The elderly Corn – merchant lived in ?: A small Irish country town
• 15. Slow thinkers are terribly ........... In the business of get ting a living ?: Handicapped
• 16. Who had the fantastic notion of spending 10 pond on a holiday ?: Wife of Corn – merchant

➢ Me And The Ecology Bit :-

• 1. In the lesson, the narrator talks about how he advises everybody what the sould do to protect the ........... ?: Ecology
• 2. You shouldn't take your car when you don't ........... to ?: Need
• 3. Women use too many ..... things ?: Electric
• 4. What did the author do for environment ?: Awaring People
• 5. M.r johnson said he was going to the ?: Post – office
• 6. What according to anther is good for garden ?: Compost
• 7. Who watches TV twenty – seven hours a day around here ?: Jim
• 8. To whom the sudhir told that you should not burn the. Leaves ?: Mr. Williams
• 9. Jim found Mr. William burning ……………. leaves
• 10. Who has written “ Me and the ecology Bit ” …………….. john lexau
• 11. According to jim, who uses electic appliances the most ?: old men
• 12. Nobody’s willing to do anything about ecology is said by …………………. ecology
• 13. In the essay “ Me and the ecology Bit ” the narrator has a …………………….. route ?: paper route
• 14. When the author of “ Me and the ecology Bit ” went to Mr . William he was ……………….. burning leaves
• 15. The author of me and the ecology bit used to meet people and create a awareness about ……………. importance of ecology
• 16. Me and ecology bit is all about …………. preserving environment and ecology
• 17. How many blocks away was the post office from Mr, johnson”s house in the essay me and the ecology Bit ……………… Two blocks
• 18. Which animal messes up Ms .Greene”s yard ? Dog
• 19. The narrator told Mr . William not be burn leaves as it is ……………… for the air and ecology. Bad
• 20. Jim asked Mrs . Greene to keep the old newspaper for the school – going Children who …………………. Them. collected
• 21. Jim told Mr. johnson that it would reduce ……………… and save ecology if he did not use his car for travelling to short distance. Pollution

➢ Gillu :-

• 1. Gillu is about true friendship between a human being and a /an ..............?: Animal
• 2. Which of the following name was given to the squirrel ?: Gillu
• 3. Mahadevi verma died in the year ?: 1987
• 4. Mahadevi Verma was born in ?: 1907
• 5. Squirrels have a life span of barely ............. years ?: Two
• 6. Who was Gillu ?: An squirrel
• 7. Which ointment was applied to the wounds of Gillu ?: Penicillin
• 8. Mahadevi Verma was a/an ................... poetess. ?: Indian
• 9. Gillu received two wounds because. ?: He was poked by two crows
• 10. Gillu favourite food was …………. ?: kaju
• 11. The colour of ‘s eyes was …………..?: blue
• 12. Gillu was buried under the ………….plant ?: Sonjuhi
• 13. Who switched on the heater for Gillu ?: The author
• 14. When Gillu was happy he made a sound of ?: chik – chik
• 15. Gillu was put to external rest under the …………….. ?: Sonjuhi creeper
• 16. Which sound did Gillu make when he was hungry ?: chik-chik
• 17. Gillu would inform by twittering ?: chik – chik
• 18. Who has written Gillu ?: Mahadevi Verma
• 19. According to the story Gillu squirrels have life span of ?: Two years
• 20. In the story written by Mahadevi Verma Gillu was in jured by ?: Crows
• 21. In the story Gillu, the narrator cleaned the wounds of the baby squirrel and applied …………..?: penicillin
• 22. In the story Gillu ‘ the narrator found an injured baby saquirrel in her …………. ?: Veranda
• 23. What was the favourite food of ‘ Gillu ?: Kaju
• 24. Everyone told the narrator that the squirrel would not …………after being attacked so badly by the crows ?: Live
• 25. When the narrator sat down to write, Gillu wanted to catch her …….. ?: Attention
• 26. Gillu is about true friendship between a human being and a/an ……….. ?: Animal

What is Wrong With Indian Films :-

• 1. What our cinema needs above everything else is a style, an idiom, a sort of ............ of cinema which would be uniquely and recognisably Indian ? : Iconography
• 2. The first feature film was shot in .......... in India ? : 1913
• 3. But the truly Indian film should .......... clear of such inconsistencies ?: Steer
• 4. Who is Satyajit Ray ? : Film director
• 5. Satyajit Ray was born on ?: May 2, 1921
• 6. When was the first short film produced in India. ?: 1907 A.D
• 6. In which year first feature film of India was produced ?: 1913 A. D
• 7. film was produced by Satyajit Ray ?: Pather panchal, Shatranj ke khiladi, Chadhata
• 8. What is Wrong with Indian films ‘ has been taken from the book ......... ?: Our films, their films
• 9. According to author, why are Indian films not shown abroad ?: Because Indian films are weak in quality
• 10. The first short film in India was produced in ? : 1907
• 11. Rapid movement gives you a superficial sense of ?: music
• 12. The raw material of cinema is ?: life
• 13. An Indian film should steer clear of ?: Controversies
• 14. According to the essay What is Wrong with Indian Films ?’ which is the most potent and versatile art from ?: Cinema
• 15. The essay ‘ What is Wrong with Indian Films ‘ is taken from …………….?: Our Films, their Films
• 16. In which year first feature film of India was produced ?: 1913 A.D
• 17. Who is the author of What is Wrong with Indian Films ?: Satyajit Ray
• 18. As per the essay What is Wrong with Indian Films the majority of our films are replete with ?: Visual imbalances
• 19. According to the essay What is wrong with Indian Films, which of the following statements is false ?: The Cinema does not combine the cold logic of science
• 20. The raw material of cinema is ……….. itself ?: Life
• 21. In this lesson, the author compares Indian films with …….. films ?: Western
• 22. The cinema …………. in various measures the function of poetry, music, painting, drama, architecture and a host of other arts major and minor ?: Combines
• 23. What our cinema needs above everything else is a style, an idiom, a sort of ………..of cinema which would be uniquely and recognisably indian ?: iconograph

➢ Acceptance Speech :-

• 1. Ari’s firmly believed that this mother would have accepted the prize for all the .............. of Burma, not for herself ?: People
• 2. Aung San Shi Kyi is a ............. ?: Pro – democracy Activist
• 3. Which of the following prize se awarded to Suu Kyi ? : Nobel Prize, rafto prize, Sakharov Prize
• 4. Aung San Sun Kyi is a famous ......... politicial ?: Burmese
• 5. Which of the following country do Aung San Suu Kyi belong ? : Myanmar
• 6. What is the name of the political party headed by Sung San Sun Kyi ? : National League for Democracy
• 7. Who received the Novel Peace prize awarded to Aung San Sun kyi ?: Her Son
• 8. The prize is also intended to honour all those engaged in the worldwide struggle for ?: Democracy
• 9. Burma ‘s long struggle is for .................. ?: Peace freedom and people
• 10. Aung San Sauu Kyi struggled for ?: a democratic Burma
• 11. Aung San Sauu Kyi fought for …………. Of the human spirit ?: participation
• 12. Who received the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of Aung San Sauu Kyi ?: Her son
• 13. According to Aris, Nobel peace prize is all about the ideals of ? : democracy
• 14. According to Martin Luther King jr. humanity cannot be bound to…..And war ?: racism
• 15. Acceptance speech was delivered on ? : 10 December, 1991
• 16. According to the essay Acceptance Speech, what is Burma ‘s long struggle for ?: Peace, freedom and democracy
• 17. Aung San Suu Kyi ‘s struggle was for ?: a democratic – Burma
• 18. As per the Acceptance Speech ‘the beauty of genuine brotherhood and peace is more precious than ?: Diamonds, Gold, Silver
• 19. Humanity can no longer be tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war, was said by ?: Aung San Suu Kyi
• 20. As per Acceptance Speech ‘ the struggle taking place in Rangoon was for ?: Emancipation of human spirit from political tyranny
• 21. In the essay Acceptance Speech, Alexander Aris delivered the speech in ……… ?: Oslo
• 22. Who was awarded the Nobel peace prize in 1991 ?: Aung San Suu Kyi
• 23. The Nobel peace prize was given to Suu Kyi in………………. ?: 1991
• 24. Who is the writer of Acceptance Speech ? : Aung San Suu Kyi
• 25. Aung San Suu Kyi was fighting for ………. In Burma ?: Democracy
• 26. Aris firmly believed that his mother would have accepted the prize for all the ………….. of Burma, not for herself ?: people

➢ Once Upon A Time :-

• 1. The old woman was ........... enough to know she could not help the young people ?: Intelligent
• 2. A language should be living and ............. ?: Vibrant
• 3. Toni Morrison also won the Pulitzer prize for ?: Fiction
• 4. The old Woman was ............. ?: Blind but wise
• 5. When did Toni Morrison recevie the Nobel prize ?: A.D 1993
• 6. Who is the father of the old woman ?: An American black slave
• 7. The old Woman lived .......... ?: Alone
• 8. Some young people visited the ............... ?: Old woman
• 9. How was the old woman ?: Blind
• 10. Choose the antonym of blessed ‘ from the following ?: Cursed
• 11. Language alone ............. us from the scariness of things with no names ?: protects
• 12. The old woman’s house is situated outside of ?: town
• 13. The old woman was ………….. ?: Wise
• 14. Who is the writer of Once upon a Time “ ?: Toni Morrison
• 15. Once Upon A Time there was an …………. ?: Old woman
• 16. Toni Morrison received the Nobel Prize in the field of ?: Literature
• 17. Toni Morrison was the first …………to receive the Nobel prize ?: Black woman
• 18. In the story Once Upon a Time, the woman was visited by ? : Some young people
• 19. In the story Once Upon a time the woman is the daughter of ? : Slave
• 20. The young people asked the old woman a question whose answer could only be given by one who could …………. ?: See
• 21. The old woman was ………. enough to know she could not help the young people ?: intelligent

➢ The Unity of India Culture :-

• 1. Indian culture is amazing because of its ?: Vitality
• 2. Who has delivered the speech ‘ the Unity of Indian Culture ?: Humayun Kabir
• 3. Who is the write of ‘ the Unity of Indian Culture ?: Humayun Kabir
• 4. Culture is always a complex of ............ strands of varying importance and vitality ?: Many
• 5. Underlying Unity is most remarkable Feature of ........... ?: Indian Culture
• 6. It's .......... that specially distinguishes. The culture of India as per ‘ The Unity of Indian Culture ?: Unbroken continuity
• 7. What is one of the most remarkable features of Indian culture, according to Humayun Kabir ?: Underlying Unity
• 8. The Unity of Indian Culture ‘ is an adapted version of humain Kabir ‘s lecture delivered in ?: Baroda University
• 9. ......... has been the guiding principle of the Indians in all spheres of life according to the essay ‘the Unity of Indian Culture ?: Live and Let Live.
• 10. Where has old civilization and culture grown and changed ?: India and china
• 11. Indians have shown the power to make ........... changes and of becoming used to new situations ?: Big
• 12. In Indian, the difference between the masses and classes is not one of quality but of information and ………….. ?: Opportunity
• 13. The Greek invaders were followed by Sakas and ………… ?: Huns
• 14. Humayun Kabir was a famous …………….. ?: Poet, Novelist, political thinker
• 15. How were the Aryans regarded till recently ?: As the early invaders
• 16. Culture is the ………… of civilization ?: Efflorescence
• 17. Which is the only country whose civilization can be compared with India ?: china
• 18. During which of the following prime Minister, Humayun Kabir was a central minister ?: Jawaharlal Nehru
• 19. Who were regarded as the earliest invaders of India till recently according to the author ?: Aryans

➢ Little Girls Wiser Than Man :-

• 1. Akoulya's mother struck ? : Malasha
• 2. When Akoulya saw ........... on her frock,she was angry ?: stains
• 3. The two girls, Malasha and Akoulya had gone to the .......... ?: Church
• 4. Akoulya ‘s ......... Tired to stop the fight between the adults ?: mother
• 5. Every adults in ‘ little Girls Wiser than Men ‘ was shouting and nobody was ?: Listening
• 6. In this story, the author shows how little children sometimes behave in a more manner than ………………………. adults
• 7. Akoulya and .............. took off their shoes and stockings ?: Malasha
• 8. In the story ‘ Little Girls Wiser than Men, the girls are named ?: Malasha and Akoulya
• 9. The story Little Girls Wiser than Men, has been written by ?: Leo Tolstoy
• 10. Both the girls in the story ‘ Little Girls Wiser than Men, had ?: Red handkerchiefs
• 11. Elderly people in the story Little Girls Wiser than Men were ashamed because ?: Little girls became friends again
• 12. Which festival is referred to by the writer in the story Little Girls Wiser than Men ?: Easter
• 13. Which festival is referred to by the writer in Little Girls Wiser Than Man ?: Easter
• 14. Malasha’s ............ came out and started scolding Akoulya's mother ?: Mother
• 15. The two girls forgot their ................. and became friends again ?: Anger
• 16. The old woman tried to make everyone understand that as it was Easter, the day should be spent ?: Happily
• 17. Malasha put down her foot and splashed dirty water on to Akoulya ‘ s ?: frock
• 18. Akoulyas ‘s mother ‘ seized ?: Malasha
• 19. What was in the yard ?: Dirty water
• 20. Who splashed water on Akoulya ‘s frock ?: Malasha
• 21. It is deep, I ‘ m afraid, who said it ? : Malasha
• 22. One girl was very small, the other a little ………… ?: Bigger
• 23. Who had dressed them ?: The mother
• 24. Why was water running in streams down the village street ?: Due to snow still lay in the yards

➢ God Made The Country :-

• 1. According to the poet, health and virtue can be found in ?: Villages
• 2. What has made the man idle ?: Comfortable devices
• 3. Where is life better ?: In villages
• 4. What is the source of light in villages in the evening ?: Moon
• 5. In this poem the narrator is ?: A villager
• 6. What is the poet ‘s desire ?: The pleasure of natural objects
• 7. In the town, the nightingale is ?: happy
• 8. God made the country and man made the ? : town
• 9. Health and virtue can be found in the people of ?: Villages
• 10. According to the poem, God Made the country, where do you find fields and groves ?: villages
• 11. Who created the poem, God made The Country ?: William Cowper
• 12. According to poem God Made the country, our life could be sweet if we possess ?: Good health and virtue
• 13. The towns people do not enjoy any real ………………….. ?: Scenery

➢ Ode On Solitude :-

• 1. The happy man is ......... to breathe his native air ? : Content
• 2. Ode on Solitude’s is written by .......... ?: Alexander Pope
• 3. Alexander Pope was born in ?: 1688
• 4. Alexander Pope died in ?: 1744
• 5. The poet of The Rape of the Lock is ?: Alexander Pope
• 6. Where does the happy man live, according to this poem ?: In his native land
• 7. Meditation ......... the happy man ?: Pleases
• 8. Hours, days and years slide away ......... for the happy man ?: Softly
• 9. Who is a happy man ?: Who is content with his paternal land and Belongings
• 10. The happy man is ……………… to breathe his native air ?: content
• 11. Ode on Solitude ‘ is written by ………………………..?: Alexander Pope
• 12. The poet in Ode on Solitude wants to live ?: unseen
• 13. In the poem ‘ Ode on Solitude ‘ where is the happy man content to live ?: in his own ground
• 14. In the poem ‘ Ode on Solitude ‘ the poet draws a beautiful picture of ?: A happy man
• 15. Pope, in the poem ‘ Ode on Solitude ‘ says that village people get everything except ? : Money from trees.

➢ Polythene Bag :-

• 1. The Polythene Bag melts down when a little .......... is applied ? : Warmth
• 2. What causes pain ? : Hurt
• 3. How does polythene bags affect environment ?: It pollutes
• 4. Where is the polythene bag buried ?: Inside the earth
• 5. What happens when we leave a polythene bag on the earth ?: it degrades the soil
• 6. Which object never gets dissolved into the earth ‘s crust ?: Polythene bag
• 7. What happens when polythene gets little heated ?: It melts down
• 8. Who occupies a prominent position in Oriya literature ?: Durga Prasad Panda
• 9. The feeling of ‘ hurt has been compared to ?: A polythene bag
• 10. A polythene bag cannot be ? : Destroyed
• 11. The polythene bag makes a ………….. noise ? : squeaky
• 12. A polythene bag does not get ……………….. ?: dissolved
• 13. Polythene Bag has been composed by …………… ?: Durga Pd. Panda
• 14. Polythene Bag, when left to itself,…………… environment ?: Pollutes

Thinner Than A Crescent :-

• 1. Originally Vidyapati is a ......... poet ? : Maithili
• 2. Vidyapati was born in ? : Bisapi, Madhubani
• 3. Who is crying ? : Radha
• 4. Why is Radha crying? : For absence of her lover
• 5. Who is loved by Radha ?: Lord Krishna
• 6. Radha ‘s friend goes to Krishna ? : Running
• 7. Another name for Lord Krishna ?: Madhav
• 8. This poem “ Thinner than a Crescent “is in the form of ?: A report
• 9. Why did Radha ‘s friend run to Lord Krishna ?: To report him
• 10. Radha ‘s friends are …………..about Radha ?: worried
• 11. Radha ‘s tears have carved ?: river
• 12. Thinner than a Crescant ‘ has been written by ?: Vidyapati
• 13. Whose problems are talked about in the poem ‘ Thinner than a Crescent ?: Radha ‘s
• 14. Radha ‘s tears in the poem ‘ thinner than a Crescent ‘ has created ?: a river
• 15. Thinner than a Crescent ‘ has been composed by ? : vidhyapati
• 16. To whom does the friend make a report in the poem ‘ Thinner Than a Crescent ?: Lord Krishna
• 17. Vidyapati ‘ s poems are about Radha and ……………. ?: Krishna
• 18. Lord Krishna had not met ………………. For some time ? : Radha

➢ The Empty Heart :-

• 19. There was a ........... which had the power to grant wishes ?: Tree
• 20. Periasami Thooran was born in ? : 1908
• 21. Periasami Toofan, the poet died in ?: 1987
• 22. The tree gave the man seven ........ full of gold coins?: Pots/ Pitchers
• 23. Periasamy Thooran was a ......... writer ?: Tamil
• 24. The Empty Heart ‘ talks about the problems caused by ? : Greed
• 25. The man's prayer was granted ?: Sevenfold
• 26. The man tried all tricks to gather ?: Gold
• 27. What did he demand from the tree ?: A Pot of Gold
• 28. Who has written the poem ‘ the Empty Heart ?: Periasamy Thooran
• 29. In the poem “ The empty heart ” to whom did the man bid good bye ? : his Mother, Wife and children
• 30. His prayer was granted ………………………. seven fold
• 31. How many pots of gold were given to the man in the poem “ The empty heart ?: : seven
• 32. According to the poem “ The empty heart ” which of the following statements is true ? : The man was not satisfied because he was greedy.

➢ Koel :-

• 1. The .......... of the koel has been charred by the fire of love ?: Wings
• 2. The high – pitched strains of the Model wakes in the poet ‘s soul a thousand..................?: Memories
• 3. The Fire of Love has ............. my wings ?: Charred
• 4. What happens with the shades of mangoes ?: Burnt
• 5. Who is the flaming soul looking for ?: It’s beloved
• 6. Who is the koel looking for ?: Its beloved
• 7. The song of the koel brings ?: Thousand memories
• 8. Why is the koel restless ?: In search of her beloved
• 9. The …………….. of the koel has been charred by the fire of love ?: wings
• 10. Her voice and her narrow chin is from the poem :- koel
• 11. The poem koel, has been composed by ………………. puran singh
• 12. The garden that burns the heart of koel is ………………… greener
• 13. The koel is hidden in …………………. mango leaves
• 14. What does the flaming soul of the koel ask in the poem koel ? : wants to know where its lover is.
• 15. The poet asks the koel what has …………….. her. hurt

➢ The Sleeping Porter :-

• 1. As a result of very hard work, the Porter’s......... beat fast ?: Heart
• 2. The porter carried …………………. Kilo on his back. 25 kg
• 3. The porter is wearing a …………. Cap ?: black
• 4. Who has written the poem, the Sleeping Porter ?: Laxmi Pd. Devkota
• 5. The porter is out of ? : breath
• 6. The porter is in deep ?: slumber
• 7. Like a bird / his heart is twittering ‘ is from ?: The Sleeping Porter
• 8. In the poem ‘The Sleeping Porter, The Porter ‘ s heart was twittering like a…. ?: Bird
• 9. The Sleeping Porter, was wearing a ……………. Cap ?: black
• 10. The Sleeping Porter is challenging ?: the mountain
• 11. Laxmi prasad Devkota has composed the poem …………. ?: The Sleeping Porter
• 12. The porter was going up a ……… ?: Cliff
• 13. The Porter was wearing a black ?: Cap
• 14. Laxmi prasad De kiya belonged to ......... ?: Kathmandu
• 15. The poet Laxmi Prasad Devkota was born on ........... ?: 12 Nov, 1909
• 16. Whom was the Porter challenging ?: Mountain
• 17. At the end of the poem, the Porter is in deep ?: Slumber
• 18. How much load does the Porter have on his back ?: 25 Kilogram
• 19. The Son's mother was searching for ?: Nettles and vines

➢ Martha :-

• 1. Martha used to tell her stories in the hazel ......... ? : Glen
• 2. Martha ‘s stories ware listened to by the children with ? : attention
• 3. Martha used to tell her stories in the hazel ? : glen
• 4. The children were transported to a ………… on hearing Martha ‘s stories ?: dreamland
• 5. Martha, had clear and ……. eyes ?: grey
• 6. The poet knew Martha when he was a ………….. ?: Child
• 7. Martha used to tell her stories in the hazel ……………. ?: Glen
• 8. As Martha continued with her story, her .......... seemed to fade away ?: Beauty
• 9. Martha ‘s hands were ?: Slim
• 10. Who was jabra ?: Dog

➢ January Night :-

• 1. Jabra was Halku”s ………………….. Dog
• 2. Halku and Munni were always in ? : debt
• 3. Who has written ‘ january Night ?: premchand
• 4. The name of Halku ‘s wife in january Night was ? : Munni
• 5. Prem Chand is mentioned in ? : january Night
• 6. In the story january Night what did Halku and Munni want to buy ? : A blanket
• 7. Halku worked as …………….. ?: A tenant farmer
• 8. Munni advised Halku to hire himself out as a ............. ?: Labourer
• 9. Who was Jabra ?: Dog
• 10. Munshi Premchand was born in ?: 1880 { Varanasi }
• 11. Munni wanted to buy a ?: Blanket
• 12. Suddenly jabra pocket up the ....... of some animal ? : Noise
• 13. Munshi Premchand died in ?: 1936
• 14. Godaan ‘ is written by .............. ?: Prem Chand
• 15. Why could halku not guard his field ?: Due to his sleep
• 16. Who was Halku ? : A tenant Farmer
• 17. At the end of the story, Halku is ? : Contented
• 18. Halku ‘s field was destroyed by ? : Nilgais
• 19. Munshi premchand was also known as ?: Dhanpat Ray
• 20. All the money that Halku earned was silent on ?: Paying off debts

➢ Allergy :-

• 1. A person has to be exposed to the particular .......For some time to become allergic to it ?: Allergen
• 2. Allergens are of ………. Type ?: three
• 3. Allergy is a …………. Of the human immune system ? : malfunction
• 4. Substances causing a violent reaction to the human immune system are called ?: Allergy
• 5. Sheets, mattress pads and blankets should be washed …….. in hot water ?: Weekly
• 6. A person has to be exposed to the particular ………………for some time to become allergic to it ?: Allergen
• 7. IGE was discovered in ? : 1967
• 8. The two scientists – Uppsala and Baltimore discovered immunoglobulin E or IgE antibodies in. ?: 1967
• 9. Ecp is a ? : Protein
• 10. Genetic And environment risk factors can cause ?: Allergies
• 11. What is IgE ?: Antibody
• 12. A power produced by the male part of a flower ?: Pollen
• 13. Often at first, allergy appears in a ......... form ?: Mild
• 14. Which of the following is caused by Allergy ?: Fever, Eczema, Asthma
• 15. The .......... path of allergy development is widely referred to as “ the allergy march. ?: Direct
• 16. What is allergy ?: A malfunction of human immune system
• 17. What is the full from of EcP ?: Eosinophilic Cationic Protein
• 18. What is suggested to avoid allergy ?: Wear of pollen mask when moving the Grass, Stay indoors in the morning and on windy days, Read and understand food labels
• 19. How can be Allergic diseases treated ? : By avoidance of the allergen, By taking anti – allergic medicine
• 20. Which one of the following is a suggestion to avoid allergen?: Read and understand food labels
• 21. Our basic understanding of allergy has evolved from the discovery by scientist is .......... ?: Uppsala and Baltimore

➢ The Bet. :-

• 1. According to the bet, the lawyer had to remain in the cell for ...........Years ?: Fifteen
• 2. The bet was struck for an amount of …………. Million roubles ?: Two
• 3. During his period of confinement, the lawyer was deprived of the right to cross the ……………….. ?: threshold
• 4. Who is the author of The Bet ? : Anton Chekhov
• 5. During the first year of imprisonment the lawyer in the Bet ?: listened to music
• 6. In the story ‘ The Bet, what was the weather like on the day the banker went to kill the lawyer ? : it was raining and very cold
• 7. The banker decided to murder the …………….. lawyer
• 8. The bet was struck between the banker and the ……………… lawyer
• 9. The bet was struck between the banker and the ?: Lawyer
• 10. Anton Chekhov was born on ? : January 17, 1860
• 11. What was the age of the lawyer ?: Twenty five years
• 12. The banker staked his two millions for ...........?: Five years
• 13. Who was the host of the party in The Bet ?: Banker
• 14. How many plays did Anton Chekhov write ?: Seventeen
• 15. The banker gave a party in ? : Autumn
• 16. Why did the banker weep to read the notes of the lawyer ?: Because he was filled with guilt
• 17. Why was the banker afraid of honouring the Bet ?: The banker ‘s economic condition had become weak

➢ Quality :-

• 1. For Mr Gessler, bootmaking was a/an ........... ?: Art
• 2. The author wrote a ……………….. and posted it to Mr. Gessler : letter
• 3. Mr. Gessler was a …………………….. Shoemaker
• 4. Mr. Gessler died of ……………………. slow starvation
• 5. The young man admitted that Mr. Gessler was the best bootmaker in ………….. London
• 6. Who is the author of the article “ Quality ”. John Galsworthy
• 7. Quality is a story about a ……………………. shoe maker
• 8. In the story “ Quality ”. who ran the shop with Mr. Gessler ? : Mr. Gessler’s elder brother.
• 9. Mr. Gessler was a ……………………… bootmaker but settled in London. German
• 10. For Mr Gessler, bootmaking was a/an ………………… art
• 11. John Galsworthy was born in ?: 1867
• 12. Mr. Gessler made .......... boots ?: Good
• 13. John Galsworthy was died in ?: 1933
• 14. Mr. Gessler’s shop was known by the name of .........?: Gessler Brothers
• 15. Who was Mr. Gessler ?: Shoemaker
• 16. According to the doctor, Mr. Gessler had died of ?: Slow-starvation
• 17. Whatever Mr. Gedeeld earned was spent in ?: Rent and leather

➢ Sun and Moon :-

• 1. The most fancy food item was the ice ............?: Pudding
• 2. There was ……………………. to look after Sun and Moon ? : Nobody
• 3. Sun and Moon are the names of …………….. ?: Children
• 4. In the story “ Sun & Moon, Sun was very ……………….. upset
• 5. Katherine mansfield is basically a ……….. story writer
• 6. In the story “ Sun & Moon ”, who got scolded at the end of the story ?: Sun only
• 7. Sun and Moon went downstairs hand in hand to meet the …………….. Guests
• 8. Katherine Mansfield was born in ...... ?: 1888
• 9. Is a cheerful child who likes attention ?: Moon
• 10. ...........Is a serious and quiet child ?: Sun
• 11. Katherine Mansfield died in ?: 1923
• 12. Except whom, everyone was very happy about the preparataions for the party ?: Sun
• 13. How the Sun felt, when not allowed to join the party ?: Sad
• 14. The children were not allowed to .......... ?: Attend the party
• 15. Sun & Moon were ..........?: Brother and sister
• 16. The party was to be held in the ?: Evening
• 17. Sun was very ........... to see how all the pretty things had been destroyed ?: Upset
• 18. The preparations for the party to be held at the house of sun & Moon began in the ?: Afternoon
• 19. Why did the mother not allow her son to join the party ?: The party was organised only for adults
• 20. Why young children should not be allowed to join the party, arranged for adults ?: Adults can make such an environment which suits them but not the youngsters.

➢ Two Horizons :-

• 1. The daughter in ‘ Two horizons ‘ does not wish to ......... any more ?: Dream
• 2. Binapani Mohanty is a well known …………………. Short story writer. ? : Oriya
• 3. The mother in “ Two Horizon’s ” was ……………………… to read the letter of her daughter. ? : disturbed
• 4. The daughter is filled with a sense of …………………….. and emptiness. ? : Tiredness
• 5. The daughter in the story “ two Horizon’s learnt everything from her mother except. ? : mantra of loving pain.
• 6. The only companion of the mother in the story “ two horizons, is ……………. her daughter
• 7. In the story “ Two Horizon’s the daughter asks her mother why she is not able to attain the satisfaction her mother experience in her ………………… life ?: Married
• 8. The letters are exchanged between a mother and ……………… ?: Daughter
• 9. Binapani Mohanty is a .......... ?: Oriya writer
• 10. Two Horizons ‘is a corrospondence between ...............?: A mother and her daughter
• 11. What is the bond between the mother and her daughter ?: Of love
• 12. The mother felt tired after reading the ?: Daughter letter
• 13. What did the mother feel after going through her daughter ‘s letter ?: Felt very happy
• 14. What did the daughter learn from her mother ?: Her secret of laughter from his mother
• 15. What does the mother teach her daughter ?: To live between unfulfillment and fulfilment seeking within herself.

➢ Love Defiled. :-

• 1. Love Defiled is a story about the relationship of the narrator with his .........?: Girlfriend.
• 2. Love Defiled was published in............ ?: 1996
• 3. The narrator promises to marry his girlfriend if he becomes an ..........?: IAS
• 4. What did the narrator of love defiled finally become ? : Journalist
• 5. What was the nature of the girl ? : Gentle
• 6. Giridhar Jha is a ……………. Journalist and script writer
• 7. Who was the only person who really understand the narrator of love defiled ? : His girlfriend
• 8. The narrator finally realised that he was not ………….. enough to become an IAS officer. ? : intelligent
• 9. The narrator’s………………….. invited him her marriage ? : girl friend
• 10. The narrator promised to marry his girl friend if he became. ?: an IAS officer
• 11. The narrator ……… up with his girlfriend .? : broke
• 12. The duration of love affair in the story “ love defiled was ………… 8 year
• 13. The boy in the story love defiled developed cold feet towards tying the knot with the girl to ............ parental opposition
• 14. In the story love defiled the girlfriend’s husband had wanted to become ?: An IAS Officer
• 15. Love defiled is a story about the relationship of the narrator with his ……………… girlfriend