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mene, , 1.A WRONG M E E, , 1. Why: did the “girl of the silent torrent” feel a irene, , ean at the silent torrent felt sorry for the man as he did not have any work and was standing idle by, 2. Why did the elders of the, Ans: The elder's of the worke:, people who had been active, painting and sculpture., , 3) Why is the torrent in workers’ Paradise silent? (1 marks), , Ans: The torrent was silent in Workers’ Paradise as it did not want to waste its energy singing,, , worker's Paradise become anxious? (2 marks), , T's paradise become anxious because work had begun to suffer there. Many, before were now idle, wasting their precious time on useless things such as, , 2. THE ELIXIR OF LIFE, , 1, What are the various causes of soil erosion? (2 marks), , > Ans: Sudden burst of excessively heavy rain resulting in a large runoff of surplus water is the, principal factor in causing soil erosion,, , > Slope of the land,, , > Removal of top natural protective layer., , > Deep pits that increases the rapid movement of water, , >, , Absence of checks to this rapid flow of water., 2. How can soil erosion be prevented? (2 marks), > Itcan be prevented by terracing of lands., > Constructing of bunds., > By the practice of contour cultivation., > Planting appropriate vegetation, ,, at does C.V.Raman Say about rain- fed tanks? (3 marks), The rain fed tanks is a common scene in South India,, They give a cheering sight when they are full of water., Rain-fed tanks are neglected in their maintenance,, These water tanks are shallow., Itis a lovely sight to see the sunrise and set,, C:V.Raman has compared these rain-fed tanks to the eyes ina human face., , Because they indicate the mood of the hour being bright and happy during the day and dark and sad, when the sky is cloudy., , 4. What does the writer mean by ‘civilized forests’ and advantages? (2 marks), Ans: The systematic planting of suitable trees in every possible or even in impossible areas, and the, development of what one can call civilized forest., , > They would stop soil erosion, , > Conserve the rainwater and ground water., , > Thus it helps to overcome inadequacy of water supply., &, , vvvvVY, , jow does C.V.Raman shows that water is the real elixir of life? (4 marks), , « Water the common substance which we take for granted is the most potent and the most wonderful, thing on the Earth,, , e Ithas shaped the course of Earth’s history., , © Water has the power to carry silt in suspension., , © The flow of water play’s a great part and a beneficent one in the geological process by which the soil, on the earth’s surface is formed., , * But if unchecked, it can also cause soil erosion. ; :, , ¢ The preservation and utilization of water is thus fundamental for human welfare as water is, necessary for both animal and plant life. - ;, , «Harnessing of water resources will solve all major problems and help in growing of vegetation and, generation of hydro-electric power. ;, , «This is turn will enable the economy to be improved., , e Water also could acts as a means of transport. Ae :, , e Thus the commonest of liquids has the most uncommon properties for its unique power of, maintaining life on this planet., , ADARSHA VIDYALAYA (RMSA)

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3. THE GIFT OF THE MAGI, 1, How did Della save her one dollar and eighty seven cents? (1 marks), Ans. Della used to save money from bargaining with the grocer, vegetable man and the butcher., 2. What were the most precious possessions of Jim and Della? (2 marks), Ans. Jim and Della had two precious possessions each of which they were very proud,, > One was Jim’s gold watch that had been his father’s and his grandfather's., > The other was Della’s beautiful hair which was very long and reached her knee length., 3. Who were the Magi? (2 marks), Ans. The Magi were three wise men who brought gifts to the new born infant Jesus. According to the Bible, the, , Magi were three kings, Casper, Melchior and Balthazar, who travelled to Bethlehem from somewhere in the East,, probably Persia., , rite on the appropriateness of the title. “The gift of magi” (4 marks), , , , v, , In the lesson “The gift of the Magi” author 0, Henry explained that it is a heartwarming story of a, couple who sacrifice their most precious possessions to buy Christmas presents for each other., » First the Magi who brought gifts for baby Jesus in the manger, which mentioned in the Bible can be, compared to Jim and Della because they sacrificed a lot in giving their chosen gift., To Jim his gold watch was precious he sacrificed it for Della and to Della, her hair symbolized her, beauty and femininity she sacrificed it for Jim., The author wants to draw a parallel between the title and the story that no matter how wealthy or, poor a person is giving a gift with love in the most precious of sentiments., The young couples are as wise as the Magi because even their extreme poverty they are very rich as, their gifts symbolize the deep love they have for each other., ()summary of the story “The Gift of the Magi” (4 marks), , > Della is married to Jim and they live ina shabby flat house., , v, , y, , >» They were poor but they love each other., , > It is Christmas time and she wants to give Jim a nice Christmas gift but she only have one dollar and, eighty seven cents., , > im and Della had two precious possessions each of which they were very proud., , > One was Jim’s gold watch that had been his father’s and his grandfather’s, , > The other was Della’s beautiful hair which was very long and reached her knee length., , >» When she sees herself in the mirror, she found a solution., , » Della goes to Madam Sofronie’s store., , > Della sold her hair for twenty dollars; she bought a Platinum fob chain for Jim’s gold watch., , > When Della got home she prepares dinner. a, , ® Jim arrives home and stares fixedly at her then found out that Della’s hair was gone., , > After a while Jim gives her a gift, the gift is a fancy combs she’s wanted for a long time but now it has no, use for her., , > — Jim tells her that he sold his watch to pay for her Christmas gift., , > Then Della gives him her present, a watch chain., , » Jim told Della to put away their presents to have their dinner., , 4. LOUIS PASTEUR CONQUERRO OF DISEASE, 1. How did Pasteur try to solve difficult problems? (2 marks), Ans: Pasteur used to sit for hours, silent and immovable, thinking hour. He found this the easiest way to solve, a problem and when he found the solution, he would happily rush around to tell his discovery to his wife and, his helpers., 2. What is Pasteurisation? (2 marks) ;, Ans: Pasteurisation is a process discovered by Pasteur. He said that by heating wine or milk to temperature of, 50 or 60 degrees centigrade, the germs were made harmless. This is called Pasteurisation,, 3. How is vaccination different from inoculation? (2 marks) , ;, ‘Ans: Vaccination is injecting a vaccine to protect against a particular disease, itisa substance given to, stimulate the body's production of antibodies and provide immunity against a disease. ,, Inoculation is to treat someone against a disease by injecting a weak form of the same disease into the body., Both are not different and they mean one and the same., , ADARSHA VIDYALAYA (RMSA)

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4. At the opening ceremony of Pasteur institute in Paris, Pasteur talked about two opposing laws., Which are the two laws? (2 marks), Ans: The two opposing laws were, > One was the law of blood and death, opening out each day new methods of destruction, forces, nations to be ready for battle., >» Second was a law of peace, work and health, who only aim is to deliver man from the disasters which, , surround him., @row did Pasture develop the idea of immunity? (3 marks), ns: Pasture was trying to find a cure for the terrible disease called Anthrax which was attacking cows and, , sheep in France and killing them off very quickly. He discovered that animals cannot have anthrax twice. Thus, he wondered whether it would not be possible to make the animal or man just a little ill with the disease so, that they might not get it again. He thought of injecting the animals with weak germs to make them “Immune”, for the function. He successfully conducted this experiment and developed the idea of immunity., , 6. What was troubling the French wine growers? How did Pasteur solve their problem? What is the, name of the process which was the solution to the wine-growers? (2 marks), , Ans:, > French wine growers were troubled by germ which was turning their wine sour., > Pasteur said that the germs could be made harmless by heating the wine to a temperature of 50 to 60, degree centigrade and immediately sealed to prevent more germs from entering., > This process is now called Pasteurization., , 5. WHAT IS MORAL ACTION, , 1. What is the difference between a mechanical act and an intentional act? (2 marks), Ans: An action performed without conscience or moral thought is a mechanical act just like the performance, of a machine. But if an action is done with a sense of duty and power of thought then it is an intentional act., 2. Why does Gandhi say that Alexander's conquests cannot be called moral actions? (3 marks), Ans: The Greek King Alexander has been described by the historians as “great”. During his conquests he took, the Greek language, culture, arts and manners to other countries. But the intention behind that act was only, conquest and fame. So he can be termed “great” but not “moral”., 3. What qualities of Daniel Webster does Gandhiji mention? (2 marks), Ans: Daniel Webster was known for his great intellect and his sense of the heroic and the sublime, but once, , old his intellectual integrity for a price. By a single mean act, he wiped out all his good deeds., (4)write on Mahatma Gandhi’s comments on action prompted by motive of happiness in another, world? (4 marks), Ans:, , v, , Mahatma Gandhi told that just like an action done with motive of material gain in this world is nonmoral ., the actions done for comfort and personal happiness in another world is also non-moral., The action is moral which is done only for the sake of doing well., Gandhiji gives an example of St. Francis Xavier and Saint Theresa., St. Francis Xavier always prayed fervently that his mind should always remain pure. For him,, devotion to God was not for enjoying a higher seat after death. He prayed because it was man's duty, to pray., > Saint Theresa wanted people to serve God from love alone without the fear of hell and temptation of, heavenly bliss., > To preserve morality thus demands a brave man prepared to face even death., Thus Gandhiji says that we have to do moral action because it is right thing to do and not because it gives, ither earthly or heavenly benefits., Why does Gandhi say that a moral act should be done without compulsion? (4 marks), ns: Gandhi said that it is not enough if a moral action is done with good intention but it must be done, without compulsion., > To prove his point he gave far examples: If people wake up early to go to work for the fear that they, might lose job, then their action of waking up early is not a moral one., > If people lead a plain and simple life because they cannot lead life in any other manner, then they are, not leading a moral life., > Ifan employer treats his employer with respect or pays them wages lest they leave him, then his, action is not moral., Gandhiji by saying the above examples said that for an act to be moral it has to free from fear and compulsion., , VVVV, , ADARSHA VIDYALAYA (RMSA)

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6. THE EYES ARE NOT HERE 7, low did the narrator describe Mussoorie in October? Why did narrator say that girl had as, Interesting face? (3 marks, Ans: The great i oa Bond” said that in the lesson “The Eyes are not here” up to Rohana, the narrator, said that, Mussoorie is extremely beautiful to look at during October., He said that the hills are covered with wild dahalias., the sun is warm and delicious and night times can be pleasantly in front of log fire., Since it is not a tourist season. The roads are quite, deserted and peaceful., Being a blind, the narrator could not make out a what kind of face the girl had., , @Beveryone thinks, he could out-wit anyone but sometimes, he himself is out witted by others., ubstantiate this with reference to the story. (4 marks), , Ans:The narrator is blind but he never reveals his handicap to his fellow traveler. His conversations with her, are very clever and phrased in such a way that it doesn’t give any doubt to the girl., , > He spoke about Mussoorie as if he was able to see it., » Then described the countryside flashing by, > Alittle later, he told the girl that she had an interesting face, The girl too responds appropriately to his cover station which further strengthens his confidence. But after, the girl alights and another passenger boards the train, the narrator realizes the fact that the girl was totally, blind. So his plan of out-witting completely turned around he gets outwitted by her., , ummary of story: (4 marks), , “The Eyes Are not here” is a short story by Ruskin Bond. The narrator of this story, a blind man, whose eyes were sensitive only to light and darkness. He was going to Dehradun by train when he met a girl, in Rohan station and had a chit-chat with her., , ¢ He then recalls his memories of Mussoorie with wild imagery of the beautiful dahlias, the sun and the, log fire during the nights, , ¢ Then described the countryside flashing by, , ¢ He told her daringly that she had an interesting face., , © Soon it was time for the girl to bid goodbye as the train arrived at her destination., , It was only after she left and another passenger came into the compartment that the narrator realizes the girl, was blind., , VVVVV, , 7. THE GIRL WHO WAS ANNE FRANK ., 1. Why does the professor say, “I have read Anmed Frank's Dairy”? (2 marks), , Ans: The Professor said that he had read Anne Frank’s diary when as argumentative young student asked him, how he knew that the human race was worth saving., , 2, What qualities of Mr. Frank did his staff admire? (2 marks), , Ans: Mr, Frank’s staff admired film for his warm personality. They admired his courage and the evident care, he took to give his two girls a good education., 3.Give any one example to prove the popularity of Anne Frank’s Dairy. (2 marks), Ans: Once Anne Frank's dairy published by her father,, » dairy has sold nearly two million copies,, > Made into a play by Francis Godrich and Albert Hackett,, > Twentieth Century Fox turned it into a film., 4. Where did Otto Frank and others hide themselves in? (2 marks), Ans: Otto Frank prepared to hide in the Annexe. Totally 8 members, they were Mr, Otto Frank, his wife and his, two daughters, the three members of Van Daan family and a Jewish dentist., 5. Why finally forced Frank to go into hiding? (2 marks), Ans: Early in July 1942 Margot Frank was called up for deportation but she did not go. This forced Frank to go, , to hiding., Gaia do you understand about Anne Frank’s mind and heart? (4 marks), ns:, , > The dairy of Anne Frank reveals the transformation of a young adolescent girl with adolescent, dreams to a mature girl because of the toil and travail she underwent,, , > Initially she was just a thirteen year old girl leading a happy normal life., , >» Even in the initial period of their hiding.

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> Her dairy entries were about her adolescent thoughts and longing-slowly they turned melancholic, and thought provoking when she described the horrors of living in a hiding., > But she did not lose her belief in mankind as she felt that basically people are really good at heart,, infect her name was chosen by people to symbolize the spirit of racial and social tolerance., Qhescribe the progress of the play “The Dairy of Anne Frank” why was the book and the play, becomes successful? (4 marks) :, Ans: Clearly said that itis a biography ofa girl called Anne Frank who wrote about her experiences in the, concentration camp under Hitlers Nazi regime. Her dairy become world famous after her death., , The play progressed through its eight brief scenes. No Nazis were seen on the stage, but their /, ominous presence was felt every minute, Finally, at the end Nazi Jackboots were heard storming upstairs to, raid the hiding place. In the epilogue only Anne's father was on the stage, quickly describing the death of this, wife and daughters. He took her dairy and turned the pages while in the background a young confident female, voice. Spoke to her belief that people are really good at heart. :, , The book and the play succeeded because they enabled the readers and the audience to come to grips, with history, They watched it and read it as an indictment of inhumanity to fellow men. It opened their eyes, fo viciousness of racial persecution., , (what glimpses of Nazi cruelty do you see in this write up? (4 marks), Ans: Nazi was the cruel political party which led by Adolf Hitler which controlled Germany from 1933-1945,, > In 1933 Hitler was issuing one anti-Jewish decree after another., , > On August 4, 1044 Nazi policemen the people in Annexe they were carried in cattle trucks to, Auschwitz the Nazi death camp in Southern Poland., , > Nazi's separated Otto Frank from his wife and daughter without giving them time to say goodbye., , > Mrs.Frank died from exhaustion and also Van Daan and dentist too lost their lives., , >» They don’t giving food for peoples in concentration camp., , » Hundreds of Hungarian children waited naked in freezing rain to let into the Gas Chamber, who, didn’t know the overcoming danger., , > They are thinking that for shelter they are letting in., , > They were using concentration camp to kill the people at a time., , >, , They buried the dead bodies in mass grave,, These are all the facer’s that which infer about the cruelty of Nazi government,, 8. A VILLAGE CRICKET MATCH, , 1. The approach of the Sexton, the Postman, The Blacksmith and Baker to the game is typical of their, professions. Elaborate? (4 marks), , Ans;, THE SEXTON: A sexton is a person who works in the church ringing the bel, churchyard ete. He was old and therefore cautious. He displayed this quali, were powerful because of his regular digging work., THE POSTMAN: The Postman was a government offici, quality in the game., , THE BLACKSMITH: The Blacksmith wa, baker, who was going to run for him an, , Ils, cleaning digging graves in, ty in his batting too. His strokes, , al and therefore did not take any risk. He showed this, , s injured, but came into bat learning heavily upon the shoulder of the, , d limping as if in great pain. The kind of work the blacksmiths do is, physically strenuous and batting style of this man was also quite savage like hitting the iron on the anvil,, THE BAKER: The Baker had come to the battle field to run as a substitut, , like his profession, he did not do the taxing work of hitting the ball, i, which was not taxing on his body just like baking., , 2. Write a short note on the status quo episode? (4 marks), Ans:, > This is different and humorous articles about a local cricke', > They made so many mistakes while playing the local crick, > Allkinds of strange and unconventional behaviors and a, confessions that ensure due to their incompetence., , > The author A,G.MacDonnell expressed his ideas about local cricket match,, > Mr.Hodege saw that Living stone and Southcott were both approaching towards the falling ball, competently,, , > He knew that either of them would catch it aacily, , t match played by the amateurs,, ‘et match., , tivities are exhibited during the match. So