151. Short Essay and Article on : Our System of Education

Our system of education suffers from many defects. Write an article for a newspaper outlining the defects in our system of education, and suggesting some measures to remove these defects. Ans:-                                        OUR SYSTEM OF EDUCATION The greatest defect in our present system of education is that it is too theoretical. An educated man has only bookish knowledge. He… Read More »

109.Short Story: The Lost Camel

Two merchants ………had a camel ……….the camel was lost…….. asked about the lost camel to a passerby ……….the man replied he had not seen their camel ……….but told that he was blind in the right eye, broken tooth, lame, carrying honey and wheat………. but not seen ……….taken to a judge…….. gave his explanation………. was allowed to go ……….Moral.… Read More »

108.Short Story: Half the Profit

A rich man arranged a great feast……… the occasion was his son’s marriage……..  a fisherman brought five big fish ……..gatekeeper allowed him to go in but with half the profit ………asked for hundred shoes as a reward……….. the rich man came to know the cause……… dismissed the gatekeeper ………..Moral. Ans:-                                       HALF THE PROFIT Once a rich man arranged… Read More »

23.Short Essay and Article on CONTEMPORARY SOUTH ASIA

CONTEMPORARY SOUTH ASIA Q.What is South Asia? *Usually South Asia includes the countries of Indian sub-continent: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives. *Afghanistan and Myanmar are often included in discussions of the region as a whole. *China is not considered the part of this region but it is an important player in this region.… Read More »

22.Short Essay and Article on ALTERNATIVE CENTRES OF POWER

ALTERNATIVE CENTRES OF POWER Factors responsible for European Integration: **Second World War: Second World War shattered the European economy so badly that European leaders were forced to cooperate among themselves not only to reconstruct their economy but also regulate their international relations in a positive manner. This brought them together. *Marshall Plan: Second World War was followed by… Read More »

106.Short Story: Belling the Cat

Rats very tired of a black cat………. she ate as many as she could………. wanted to put a stop to this havoc………… a meeting was called ………..all rats attended it ……….decided to bell the cat……….. Moral. Ans:-                                                   BELLING THE CAT Once upon a time, they lived many rats in a certain place. They were very happy. They were… Read More »

149. Short Essay and Article on : The Place Of English In India

There has always been a great deal of controversy about the status of English in India. Some favour it as the common national language while others want its use to be banned completely. Write an article for your school magazine, giving your views on the topic. Ans:-                                        THE PLACE OF ENGLISH IN INDIA English has remained with us… Read More »