Unit III Nehru's Letter to his Daughter Indira on her Birthday

Unit-III

1. A. Identify what suggestions did Nehru give to Indira in his letter?                                            7M

            B. Rewrite as directed                                                                                                  3M

1. Arrival: departure ::-------------- death

life                   b. person          c. birth                         d. Train

2. -------------air today is very humid. (Articles)

3. He not responsible---------this. (Prepositions)

1.    A. Explain the phrase ‘great drama’ and its importance in the lesson Nehru’s letter to   

Indu?                                                                                                                           7M

      B. Rewrite as directed                                                                                                      3M

1.      Anger – enrage, infuriate, nestle nettle, exasperate

2.      Elbow: arm: knee:--------------(part to whole)

a.       walking                       b. finger           c.leg                             d. nose

3.         It is said that good book is ---------------friend for ----------------life. (Articles)

2.    A. During the freedom movement, what did Gandhiji focus on? Justify answer with

reference to   the text.                                                                                                             7M

 B. Rewrite as directed                                                                                               3M

1.                   .Awful – dreadful, terrible, abominable, awesome, unpleasant

2.                   Don’t drink-------------water from that bottle. It’s dirty. (Articles)

3.                   He is curious---------------many things. (Preposition)

4.     A. Describe Pt. Nehru’s idea of great leader’s  help?                                                7M

B. Rewrite as directed                                                                                                3M

1. brave- courageous, fearless, dauntless, intrepid, haughty. Plucky

2. Violence: activity:: melancholy------------------ (act catergorisation)

a. Evening       b. Cruelty        c. Mood           d. Silence

3. Can you advise me ------------this matter? (Preposition)

5.     A. Justify  Pt. Nehru’s statement ‘make friends with sun and work in the light’?   7M

B. Rewrite as directed                                                                                                3M

1.Big – substantial, mammoth, astronomical, tremendous, titanic (Odd word out)

2.The students complained-------------the hostel facilities. (Prepositions)

3.-------------- water is essential for life. (Articles)

6.    A. Who are the men and women contributed to the development of the nation according to Nehru in his letter to Indira? Describe.                                                       7M

B. Explain - Why was Sriharikota chosen to be the site of the rocket launch station?                                                                                                                                         3M

7. A. Summarize the leadership of Bapuji in the opinion of Nehru in his letter to Indira.                                                                                                                                        7M

B. Prof. Vikram Sarabhai was the author’s mentor. What does he say about Sarabhai’s contribution to Indian Science programmes? Use the successful testing of RATO from Chapter 10 to give an example.                                                                           3M

8.    A. What were the concerns of Jawaharlal Nehru to India when he was in Naini prison?                                                                                                                  7M

B. What, according to the author, does one need to be a successful team leader? Illustrate.                                                                                                                        3M

9. A . Why did Nehru advise his daughter not to do anything in secret? Explain.         7M

B. ‘SLVs and missiles can be called first cousins’ Describe how?

10. A. Compare and contrast the birthday celebration of Indira in this letter.                7M

B. The author makes an interesting differentiation between communication and conversation. What does he say? Elaborate on this in your own words.                 3M

11. A. Describe Nehru’s letter to Indira.                                                                                     7M

B. Fill in the blanks with suitable Articles.                                                                 3M

a.    This happened in ---------------seventies.

b.    He just returned from ---------Zimbabwe.

c.    She brought--------- diamond necklace.

12. A. Nehru’s words will always remain a timeless piece of advice!- Explain.             7M

B. Fill in the blanks with suitable Articles.                                                                 3M

a.                 I saw --------boy and----------girl at the theatre. --------------girl looked much taller than the boy

13. A. Who inspires you most in your life? What are the qualities that he/she has that you admire the most. Compare and contrast with the qualities of Pt. Nehru.

B. B. B. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions.                                                 3M

a.         I saw him --------Sunday

b.         I have waited for you ---------- 2 o clock.

c.         She lives ----------Vijayawada, India.

14. A. Justify – “These letters aroused a feeling of concern for people and interest in the world around. They taught one to treat nature as a book.”

B. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions.                                                          3M

b.         We have not seen him -----------Monday

c.         He killed the snake------------ a stick.

d.        The train starts-------- 7 O clock.

15. A. Elaborate – I dislime sermonizing and doling out good advice ..... I have always   thought that the best way to find out what is right and what is not right,               7M

B. Correct the following sentences.                                                                            3M

a.         She cut her finger by a knife.

b.         Beside English, he knows Telugu

c.         He was born in Mangapuram, a village at Andhra.

Unit II A Drawer Full of Happiness

UNIT II

1. A. State the reason for the drawer remaining locked for close to 25 years.               6M

B.     Fill in the blanks with suitable verb forms:                                                           4M

i. Meera ----------- [finish] her home work before she ---- [leave] for play ground.

ii. Rakesh ---------- [sing], while his brother ---------- [play] the drums.

2. A. Justify the contrasting behaviours of mothers from different generations towards their young?                                                                                                                         6M

Fill in the blanks with suitable verb forms:                                                           4M

(i) Hari --------- [sing] while his brother -------- [play] piano.

(ii) She ----------- [wait] for the bus since 8 a.m.

(iii) The boy ----------- [present] a watch by his father.

3. A. The writer supports her statement that the 1990s had a fine balancing act? Illustrate.                                                                                                                 6M

B. Write at least two synonyms for the following words: (Mark will be awarded only if you

write TWO synonyms, NOT one)                                                                               4M

(i)                 Stash (ii) philately (iii) enthusiasm (iv) badger

4. A. Explain the tone of The Drawer full of Happiness and what does the author suggest by saying the current decade has an excess of many things?                                                                                                                                                                        6M

B.     Matching                                                                                                               4M

a.       Unbridle                1. undamaged

b.      Rub off on             2. model

c.       Intact                     3. be transferred to

d.      Prototype               4.  Uncontrolled

5. A. Identify the author’s perspective in the lesson The Drawer full of Happiness?    7M

B. Fill in the blanks with suitable verb forms:                                                            4M

 (i) It ______ ( rain ) since last night, and it ______ ( look ) as if it may rain for the rest of the day.

(ii)______ the taxi ______ ( come ) yet ? It is already ten minutes late. I hope it ______ (be ) here soon.

 6.   A. Write the summary of the lesson The Drawer full of Happiness?                         7M

Explain - Why was the Nandi project abandoned?                                                    3M

7. A. In the lesson The Drawer full of Happiness the narrator speaks about the present condition of the society and technology. Give examples with reference to the text.

B. What was special about the author’s interview at INCOSPAR?

8. A. Why did the author in the lesson The Drawer full of Happiness felt nostalgia as she said  

olden days are happier than the present decade? Justify.                                           7M

B. “Bread baked without love is a bitter bread, that feeds but half a man’s hunger”. B.    

      How  does the author use the quote in the context of work?                                                3M

9.    A. The writer supports her statement that the 1990s had demographic dividend? Illustrate.                                                                                                                      7M

B. What programme did Professor Vikram Sarabhai visualize almost simultaneously with the SLV project?                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   3M

10. A. A forgotten stash throws up articles from another era altogether. Justify.                  7M

B. Describe the situation at INCOSPER in the early sixties.                                          3M

11. A. Jolted back to the present, I realised, so this was 1990s! Give examples.                   7M

B. B. Write at least two synonyms for the following words: (Mark will be awarded only if you write TWO synonyms, NOT one)                                                                               3M

(ii)      intricate  (ii) stupefaction (iii) consistency

12. A. Write about the tone of the author which is appreciative or derogatory in The Drawer full of Happiness?                                                                                            7M

B. B. Fill in the blanks with suitable verb forms:                                                            3M

 (i) Dolphins -------------(live) in water.

(ii) The Prime Minister ------------ (spoke) to the victims yesterday.

(iii) He -------(see) an accident while he was waiting in the bus stop.

13. A. What could be the justification for the contrasting behaviours of mothers from different generations towards their young?                                                                     7M

B. Fill in the blanks with suitable verb forms:                                                                 3M

 (i) The President ----------(address) the public tomorrow.

(ii) The Chief Minister ------------ (spoke) to the police yesterday.

(iii) Kamesh -------(see) an accident while he was going to college.

14. A. “Amidst the flood of memories that came rushing by, I felt how “rummaging” for things in the hope of not being discovered has always been a special part of childhood.” Justify.                                                                                                                                         7M

B.. Fill in the blanks with suitable verb forms:                                                                3M

       (i) Rohit -----------(distribute sweets on his birthday.

(ii) I ----------------(visit) Singapore last year.

(iii) I ---------------(switch) off the lights, after he had slept.

15. A. Elaborate – Despite loving her childhood I always thought, isn’t nostalgia and unbridled love for childhood days akin to a kneejerk reaction?                                     7M

B. Fill in the blanks with suitable verb forms:                                                                 3M

 (i) The vehicle ---------------(stop) when the policeman had signalled.

(ii) The management -----------------(renovate) the hotel since January.

(iii) I -------------(hear) what you say.

Unit I Srinivasa Ramanujan

UNIT  - I

1.    A Write the biography of Srinivasa Ramanujan.                                            7M

B. Rewrite as directed.                                                                                       3M

1.    1. Probation     2. Interview     3.Selection      4. Appointment          

5. Advertisement   6.  Application (Arrange them in the order)

2.    The children will be swimming in the ocean this time next week. (Identify function and content words)

3.    Did you give the new couple your best wish-------------? (Plural Inflections)

    

2.    A. Justify Srinivasa Ramanujan is a great mathematician.                             7M

B.   Rewrite as directed.                                                                                      3M

1.    the/committee/lavish/entrainment/provided/were/members. (Sentence Construction)          

2.    1. House    2. Street    3. Room          4. Town           5. District (Arrange them in the order)

3.    Rao has lived in England for ten years.(Identify function and content words)

    

3.    A. Describe Srinivasa Ramanujan’s achievements as a mathematician.         7M

B.   Rewrite as directed.                                                                                      3M

1. bring up/on/a/low/a/income/very/family/it/difficult/is/to.

2.    1. Wall             2. Clay             3. House   4. Room    5. Bricks(Arrange them in the order)

3.    He is going to fly to Chicago next week. (Identify function and content words)

4.    A. Justify–Srinivasa Ramanujan as an incredible outpouring of mathematical genius.                                                                                                                           7M

B. Rewrite as directed.                                                                                       3M

 1. she/when/ate/served/I/to/lunch/her/content/heart’s.

2.    I don’t understand this chapter of the book. (Identify function and content words)

3.    A lot of patient----------were waiting for the doctor at the clinic. (Plural Inflections)

5.    Explain briefly about Srinivasa Ramanujan.                                                   7M

B. Rewrite as directed.                                                                                       3M

1. before/check/the/you/go/out/weather.(sentence construction)

2. Elephant           2. Cat  3. Mosquito    4. Tiger           5. Whale (Arrange them in the order)

3. North India experiences very cold weather-----------in winter. (Plural Inflections)

6.    A. Justify the continuing Spell of Srinivasa Ramanujan on the mathematicians till date.                                                                                                                                  7M

B.   Describe briefly the place of Abdul Kalam’s birth.                                        3M

7. A. Do you think Ramanujan would have made a greater contribution if he had never gone to England? Justify.                                                                                         7M

B. How did the cyclone that stuck the Rameswaram coast affect the author’s family business? How did they deal with the situation?                                        3M

8.    A. Do you think that Ramanujan’s contribution to mathematics would have been greater if 

he had been exposed to the work of other great mathematicians? Give examples.                                                                                                                                7M

B.    What event influenced the author to move away and study in Schwartz High School?                                                                                                                       3M

9.    A. What evidence do you find in the text to support the statement that Ramanujan was   an unusual mathematical genius?                                                              7M

B.   What was the emphasis on in the interview at the Air Force Selection? What do you

understand from the way the author dealt with failing the interview?          3M

10. A. Explain why did Ramanujan returned in 1919 to India.                          7M

B. What was the important lesson that Iyadurai Solomon taught the author?    3M

11. A. National Mathematics day is celebrated on whose name. Substantiate your answer. 7M

B.  Pleasures of Rainy Day                                                                                  3M

12. A. Write about the significance of the women in Ramanujan’s life?            7M

B. An ideal teacher                                                                                              3M

13. A. Which famous number theorist always used to carry a copy of Ramanujan’s  collected papers wherever he went?                                                                        7M

B. My First Day at College                                                                                  3M

14. Which seminal paper of Ramanujan was published in the Quarterly Journal of Mathematics, Oxford in 1914 which has paved the way for modern day computer algorithms?                                                                                                      7M

B. Things I like about My Teacher                                                                      3M

15. Srinivasa Ramanujan wrote to the English mathematician G.H. Hardy who arranged for     him to come to Cambridge. Justify.                                                     7M

B. Five Virtues I Admire most                                                                            3M