Solution Set 6
Q.1. 2.1-
(a) Sorikampattu village is a temple site, 30 km from Madurai, revered among the bull tamers of the sport of Callicutt. They come to seek the deity’s blessings as the harvest sets in, marking the start of their daily training sessions in Callicutt.
(b) The legend surrounding Jallikuttu concerns a majestic Kangayen bull, a premium local breed, and its tamer Alagu Serval. Being poisoned by his fellow tamers as he had never failed in a game. His story is now part of the regional folklore.
(c) The Supreme Court has imposed a ban on the sport. In 2006, the Madras High Court imposed a similar ban citing cruelty to animals and in 2009, the Tamil Nadu Jallikuttu Act made it obligatory to hold the sport an official presence.
(d) Callicutt supporters state that the banning will lead to the end of the rearing of the Kangayen bull an animal exclusively reared for Callicutt. Also, complying with the demands of the Tamil Nadu Jallikuttu Act makes them eligible to hold the sport.
Answer-2.2
(a) (i) (b) (i) (c) (iii) (d) (iii)
Q.2. (a) it suffered from (i) communal fanaticism and (ii) moral degradation
(b) refraining from cutting green trees
(c) He asked his followers to keep the environment clean and not to destroy vegetation.
(d) He emphasised on truth and honesty.
(e) Women were treated inferior in society.
(f) problems of his time eg, environmental degradation, religious fanaticism, moral degradation, etc are here even` now
(g) because he tried to rid the society of social evils, like theft, adultery, drinking, etc
(h) Contemplative
Q.3. 14, Jain Nagar
Ludhiana
July 15, 20xx
The Editor
The Hindustan Times
New Delhi
Subject: Expressing views on imparting sex education in schools
Sir
I am a regular reader of your esteemed newspaper. Today I would like to express my views on the debate about sex education in schools.
The very word ‘sex’ embarrasses us. Parents, teachers, aunts etc. push this possibility of teaching ‘sex’ under the carpet. We are not ready to give and get a safe sex message. Some believe that the introduction of sex education in schools will put our Indian culture in danger. Adolescent Education Programme (AEP) manual is being burnt by some ill-informed groups.
The cases of child abuse and HIV/AIDS are rising steadily. The Indian culture cannot cope with the situation as it propagates silence. The Conservatives argue that teaching our children about sexuality can break down the pre-existing notions of modesty and tear the moral fabric of our society, encouraging deviant behaviours such as homosexuality. These fears are unfounded.
Teaching sex would encourage children to view sex as a natural, normal and healthy part of life. Parents feel uncomfortable discussing sex. So sex education will fill this void and it will tell children the difference between good touch and bad touch. It will curb child abuse. Adolescents would know what is good for them and what is bad. A well-informed person is a hundred times better than an ill-informed person.
Kindly publish my views in your esteemed daily and oblige.
Yours sincerely,
Ranbir
OR
Floods – Causes and Prevention
By Anita
There are many natural disasters that claim hundreds of loses. But the severest of them are floods. Every year, floods are responsible for the destruction of property and lives. This time its unfortunate target was Jammu and Kashmir. Floods were caused by heavy rains and overflowing of water from rivers after the breakage of dam barriers. Villages were swept away by the flood waters leaving many homeless.
It is to be noted that the same villages are hit by the floods but even then no measures are taken. Although, floods create havoc every year, yet no precautionary methods are taken by the government. We just stand by and watch people being washed away by the cruel water. It is ironic that once the water does its damage. People come forward with their relief and help. It is high time that preventive measures be put in place.
To prevent massive damage. Proper barriers must be built on the rivers and canals should be made so that the rainwater gets carried away instead of wreaking havoc. Wells should be dug so that the excess rainwater seeps into the ground and replenishes the groundwater and at the same time prevents the floods
Q.4.. “True Friendship”.
Gaurav was shocked. He could not believe his best friend had cancer. Within a few seconds, his world had crashed around him. Rohan had been sick for a very long time and recent tests had revealed this illness. Moreover, due to the new treatment, Rohan had started losing his hair. He was devastated and felt embarrassed by his bald head. Gaurav kept trying to keep him motivated but Rohan’s spirits were down. He just wanted to remain shut inside his room. Gaurav felt helpless. Suddenly, he had an idea of how he could help Rohan. He went to a barber and shaved off all his hair! Then he went to Rohan’s house and knocked on the door. Rohan and his family were shocked and touched by his gesture. Rohan started crying and hugged his friend. They both went out and enjoyed a lot.
Q.5.
(a) (ii) of
(b) (i) crept
(c)(iv) creaked
(d)(iii) pantry
Q.6.
Incorrect Correct
(a) slide slid
(b) repeat repeated
(c) or of
(d)upon on
Q.7.
1.Even as a boy Alexander was fearless and strong.
2. He tamed a beautiful and spirited horse.
3. His father was very proud of his power over the horse.
4. Two persons can be blamed for the murder.
Q.8. (a) Two boys were gazing the footsteps on the steps of a house.
(b) The person was invisible.
(c)A pair of travelling footprints, without an actual person making them, surprised the boys.
(d) The footprints descended towards the street.
OR
(a) It means the tiger was walking from one end of the cage to another as if trying to measure the length of the cage.
(b) No, he was not.
(c) The expression—’ignoring visitors’ tells us this.
(d) He was kept in a cell made of concrete walls and long, strong bars so that the tiger could not escape.
Q.9. a. Anil had been teaching Hari Singh to read and write. He thought that without education, he would remain only a thief. But with education, he would become a big, clever and respected man. This made him come back to Anil.
b. It is the tendency of a bear to kill his victim by embracing him. He hugs the victim so tight that he usually dies. But a novice who does not know the ways of bears may misunderstand his hug. He may think that it is a loving embrace.
c. Max was very nervous to find the police at the door. He went out of the window saying that he would wait in the balcony. He warned Ausable to send them away or he would shoot him. Max did not confirm the balcony and stepped out of the window and died.
d. Griffin went into a shop in Drury Lane, the heart of the theatre world, with the aim of finding something to wear, and becoming visible. He emerged from the shop wearing bandages around his forehead, dark glasses, a false nose, bushy sideburns and a large hat.
e. Losels possessed eighteen thousand francs, which his father had left. For him. Rest of the money he borrowed from usurers and a whole race of lenders. He made ruinous promises for that. And to repay this debt they had to change their lodgings. Madam Lisle had to do all tedious jobs like washing. Grocery shopping, and carrying water upstairs herself.
f.It is called ‘the house’ and not ‘a house’ because it was the only house in the entire valley.
Q.10. Mrs Pumphrey was a wealthy lady with a fat pet dog named Tricky. Tricky was too dear to Mrs Pumphrey. Hence, she took extra care of him. She had pampered the dog with all kinds of comforts. The dog had many coats worn according to the weather, had different cushions for his comfort and also had various dishes to eat. Some extras between meals were given to him, some malt, cod- liver oil and a bowl of Horlicks at night to make him sleep. He was also given cream cakes and chocolates. This made him fat and lethargic. He became hugely fat like a bloated sausage. His eyes bloodshot and rheumy, stared straight ahead and his tongue lolled from his jaws. I think Mrs Pumphrey’s extra-caring nature resulted in Trick’s declined health. Such an attitude can result to be fatal for the health of their kins. One should not over care for them. Exercise and proper meal are important for one’s health. The same was taken care by Dr Herriot, which resulted in the speedy recovery of Tricky.
OR
Griffin was a scientist. He reached the village inn in winter. He was a stranger in that village. It was not a proper time to visit the village. People did not come here in winter. So the event was unusual. Secondly, Griffin looked very strange. He was wearing dark glasses, a false nose and a big hat. His forehead was covered with bandages. He did not talk to anyone in the village. He said that he wanted to live alone. He asked Mrs Hall not to disturb him. The people of the village were attracted towards his strange appearance and habits. Thus, his coming to the village was an unusual event.
Q.11. The boy has a ball. Perhaps he has been keeping it for a long time. He must have developed a lot of attachment and love with the ball. Suddenly while he is playing, the ball bounces down the street. And after a few bounces, it falls down into the harbour. It is lost forever. The boy stands there shocked and fixed to the ground. He constantly goes on staring at the spot where his ball fell down into the water. Outwardly, the loss seems to be quite small. The boy seems to be making a fuss over the loss. Many boys have lost such balls and will lose so in future. A new ball can be easily bought in a dime. The metaphor of the lost ball is beautifully linked to the loss of sweet childhood. No amount of money can buy the ball back that has been lost forever. Similarly, no worldly wealth can buy back the lost childhood. The poet doesn’t want to sermonise on this issue. The boy himself has to learn epistemology or the nature of the loss. He has to move ahead in life forgetting all the losses he has suffered in the past.
OR
It is true that animals, big and small are being used by humans for their selfish ends. We use them for our own benefits. Animals are killed, poached and captured for commercial benefits. Humans have encroached on their space and sheltered them in zoos which is truly inhuman. In the poem, the poet has shown the plight of a tiger. He is captured and confined in a small cage. He is frustrated, angry and restless. It longs for freedom. Confinement brings bondage and bondage is cruelty.
Every day we see many animals suffering due to humans. Monkeys bear captured and made to dance on roads, Elephants are chained and forced to lift heavy loads. Many animals are sheltered in zoos for the entertainment of human beings. They are kept in poor conditions. They are treated inhumanly. We should learn to respect nature and its inhabitants. After all, these animals to share the earth with us.
