TO THE CUCKOO O, blithe newcomer! I have heard I hear three and rejoice O Cuckoo! shall I call thee bird or but a wandering voice While on I am lying on the grass They twofold shout I hear From hill to hill it seems to pass At once far off and near Though babbling only to… Read More »
SWAMI VIVEKANANDA Read the following Passage and answer the following Questions:- Swami Vivekananda is known for his inspiring speech at the Parliament of the World’s Religions at Chicago on 11 September 1893, where he introduced Hindu philosophy to the West. But this was not the only contribution of the saint. He revealed the true foundations of India’s unity… Read More »
THE FOX Should say as was running to the hunter shouting, The fox felt first that every step was telling something; His body and lungs seemed all grown old, His legs less certain, his heartless bold, The hound-noise nearer, the hill-slope steeper, The thud in the blood of his body deeper. His pride in his speed, his joy… Read More »
ACUPUNCTURE Read the following passage and answer the following questions:- Acupuncture is a system of treatment of diseases which has been practised in China for nearly 5000 years. It consists of the rapid insertion of fine steel needles, about 6 centimetres long, on particular spots on the body of the patient. After inserting the needle, the doctor twirls… Read More »
KILLING OF A TREE Killing a tree takes much time, It is simply not an attack of the knife Will do it. It has grown Slowly consuming the earth, 5 Rising out of it, feeding Upon its crust, absorbing Years of sunlight, air, water, And out of its leprous hide Sprouting leaves. 10 So hack and… Read More »
The Song of an Unborn Girl Read the following poem carefully: I’m an angel disguise with dimpled cheeks and laughing eyes. Don’t you want me? I am your baby. I have come as a gift from heaven’s hall in your heart. Oh, hear my call… Read More »
Mother’s Day celebrations Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow them: Nowadays, Mother’s Day celebrations are held throughout the world though they may not fall at the same time. The way of celebrating may also differ but the purpose is the same. It is to honour the mother and to feel and cherish the… Read More »
Language is all important. It is the common language which binds the people together. It gives them a sense of oneness. You are Prashant Abuja; your name has been selected for declamation contest on Independence day. Prepare your speech highlighting “The Importance of Hindi language”. Ans. … Read More »
Roadmap Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow them: The Centre will soon come out with a new 14-year roadmap to strengthen measures for wildlife conservation in India. It will be a comprehensive plan to increase the number of protected areas (PAs) and manage them through high-tech surveillance like drones and centralised web-based digital… Read More »
CONSERVATION PIECE The countryside must be preserved Preferably miles away from me. Neat hectares of the stuff reserved For those in need of flower or tree. I’ll make do with landscape painting Film documentaries on TV And when I need to escape, panting, Then open-mouthed I’ll head for the sea. Let others stroll and take their leisure, In… Read More »
Some people get pleasure from picnics and tours. Others like to discuss various topics and find pleasure in it. But the reading of books provides us with such pleasure as we do not get from any other activity. Great is the blessing of books. In the light of above stated statement draft a speech on the topic “Pleasures… Read More »
New Safety Rules for e-Rickshaws Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow them: Importing motors, batteries and other parts from China to assemble e-rickshaws and selling them in India by fly-by-night operators won’t be possible any more with the road transport ministry set to tighten norms governing safety and quality of such vehicles. The… Read More »
Food adulteration has become rampant in India. Fruits, vegetables might be contaminated, soft drinks and dairy products too and all this so that producers can save a few rupees. Draft a speech on topic “Food adulteration is a rising problem in India”. Ans. “Food adulteration is a rising problem in India” In a recent report, the Public Health… Read More »
Today is Women’s Day and you are asked to deliver a speech on changing the role of women in 21′ century acknowledging their significant contribution in changing the face of the modern era. Your speech should not exceed the limit of 120-150 words. Hints: Gone are the days when women were considered to be the queen of tragedy—Position… Read More »
TOBACCO Read the following passage and answer the following questions:- Tobacco use is a leading cause of preventable death and is estimated to kill more than five million people each year worldwide. If the current trends persist, tobacco will kill more than eight million people worldwide each year by 2030, with 80% of these premature deaths in the… Read More »