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Board	CBSE
Textbook	NCERT
Class	Class 10
Subject	English Main Course Book
Chapter	Unit 6 Chapter 2
Chapter Name	Challenges to National Integration
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CBSE Class 10 English Main Course Book Unit 6 National Integration Chapter 2 Challenges to National Integration

TEXTUAL EXERCISES

Question 1.
Read the poem given below and answer the questions that follow.

Where the Mind is Without Fear
WHERE the mind is without fear and the head is held high Where knowledge is free
Where the world has not been broken up into fragments By narrow domestic walls
Where words come out from the depth of truth Where tireless striving stretches its arms towards perfection Where the clear stream of reason has not lost its way Into the dreary desert sand of dead habit –
Where the mind is led forward by thee
Into ever-widening thought and action
Into that heaven of freedom, my Father, let my country awake.
— Rabindranath Tagore

• Why does the poet say, ‘Where the mind is without fear’ ?
• What are the narrow domestic walls being referred to ?
• Why are they ‘narrow ’ ?
• How /when does the ‘clear stream of reason’ lose its way ?
• What is the poet’s appeal ?

Answer:

• The poet says this because there is no fear where he lives. There is no social division, no discrimination and no exploitation of man by man. There is freedom of every kind.
• The narrow domestic walls are referred to as superstitions, beliefs and narrow-mindedness. These lead to social or communal fragmentation.
• These walls are narrow because of religious narrow-mindedness and fanaticism. The ‘clear stream of reason’ loses its way into a fearful desert of fixed or narrow-minded ideas. In other words, dead ideas, old beliefs and superstitions blind the mind. In India these don’t choke rationality.
• The poet’s appeal is that his country, that is, India, should awake into the world of ever-widening thought and action. This world is heaven-like full of freedom and free of any religious fanaticism or narrow-mindedness.

Question 2.

SWOT ANALYSIS OF INDIA

S : Strengths
W : Weaknesses
O : Opportunities
T : Threats

SWOT analysis is a tool used to develop effective strategies and plans for the progress and development of organizations, companies, institutions and even individuals. Working in groups, identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats for our country. Present your group’s views to the class. Your brief presentation should conclue with a ‘vision statement’ for India-where you want our country to be, say ten years from now and what we should do to achieve it.

Answer:

Students to work in groups under the guidance and supervision of the class teacher. The following information shall enable them to identify and discuss the issues convincingly and appropriately :

Strengths of our country

• consistence in developing stages
• endowed with rich natural resources
• good infrastructure
• industrialized with consistent industrial growth
• self-dependent in all aspects
• steady economic growth
• strategically and geographically located –
• all fields like industry, agriculture, medical, transport, business, defence, communication, information technology etc, progressing as per international standards
• a strong economy equal to that of China or other fast developing countries
• in the footsteps of being a major power in Asia
• youngest population in the world
• knowledge bank
• On the path to become an Asian super power

Weaknesses

• prevalence of corruption
• lack of transparency in administration
• possibility of communal riots due to religious fanaticism, bigotry etc.
• absence of nationalistic feelings among the masses, though utter patriotism during war and humanism during natural calamities
• regionalism, superstition, communalism, lingualism
• terrorism
• lack of accountability
• population, poverty, adulteration
• parochialism in religious matters
• political opportunism and nepotism
• lack of political willpower to set things right
• bad governance

Opportunities

• stability to be strengthened more
• strength to be an emerging Asian power
• national unity to be strengthened through music, art, literature, Bollywood etc.
• people hardworking, having the capacity to stand united in the face of threats to the country
• Indian population youngest in the world
• great knowledge and information technology bank
• strong diaspora abroad
• Indians strategic planners and innovative entrepreneurs

Threats

Internal — sabotages through various terror groups

— possibility of communal riots instigated by anti-social elements

— bickerings due to regionalism, lingualism, communalism etc, leading to communal riots

External — neighbour countries due to border disputes and political adventurism

Vision Statement

— to be self-dependent and self-reliant
— 100% literacy
— removal of poverty, ignorance
— getting rid of religious fanaticism, bigotry, religious intolerance and fanaticism
— good transport, all kinds of infrastructure
— exporting of food grains, knowledge, information technology
— food for all, shelter, clothes etc.
— to be equal with developed countries
— to make problem-free country, every Indian to feel proud of

What we should do to achieve it

• ensuring transparency in every work
• eliminating corruption
• introducing accountability
• ending nepotism in all fields
• talent recognition and rewarding
• to develop sound work culture
• political interference to end
• identifying problems with an open mind and without bias and solving them
• spreading means to boost and encourage feelings of national integration
• enhancing human values like love, fellow-feeling, honesty, uprightness and righteousness

Note : Students on their own can identify the problems and add their solutions from their own sides as they look at them. They can add to these some more points from their side.

Question 3.
On the basis of your reading of the passage answer the following questions by ticking the most appropriate options. Give reasons for your choices.

Answer:

1. (a) lack of formal education and riches
2. (c) austere
3. (c) withdrawal of train halt at Rameswaram station
4. (c) newspapers thrown from the moving train had to be collected
5. (b) it was the first wages he had earned
6. (b) father
7. (a) religious differences
8. (b) excellent ability to tell stories of historic importance
9. (a) as our new teacher understood it
10. (a) it was wrong on his part to discriminate on the basis of religion
11. (c) he encouraged people of different communities and castes to mix up freely
12. (a) she had understood and adopted her husband’s outlook on the oneness of mankind
13. (a) encourage him to be adventurous and fearless
14. (b) discrimination and boycott on the basis of one’s faith

Question 4.
Complete the following sentences.

(a) An example of the generosity and kindness of Kalam’s parents is …………….

(b) Kalam feels he had a very secure childhood because …………….

(c) The suspension of train halt at Rameswaram station proved to be a blessing in disguise for Kalam because …………….

(d) Kalam continues to feel proud about the money he had earned in childhood by picking up bundles of newspaper because …………….

(e) Some traits and values Kalam and his siblings inherited from their parents were …………….

(f) The salient feature of Kalam’s relationship with his three childhood friends was that …………….

(g) Two unique examples of communal harmony and brotherhood of mankind are …………….

(h) The nation should be wary of people like the grade V teacher of the narrator because…………….

(i) However, the country needs more and more people like Kalam’s Science teacher Sivasubramania and Kalam’s mother and grandmother because …………….

(j) Kalam’s second visit to his science teacher’s house surprised him because …………….

Answer:

(a) the feeding daily of the outsiders.

(b) his austere father provided all necessities in terms of food, medicine or clothes.

(c) he got a job of picking the bundles of newspapers thrown from the train. He felt pride in earning his own money for the first time.

(d) it was his own money earned by him through hard work.

(e) honesty, selfdiscipline, kindness, generosity, goodness etc.

(f) uf real brothers despite being different in religious beliefs.

(g) (i) Abdul Kalam’s family’s arranging boats for carrying idols of the Lord (Rama) from the temple to the marriage site.
(ii) Abdul Kalam’s mother’s and grandmother’s relating bed time stories to the children. These stories used to be from the Ramayana and the life of the Prophet.

(h) such people are a threat to the unity and integrity of the country as they spread social inequality. They create divisive valls and communal intolerance among the people through religious fanaticism and narrow-mindedness.

(i) these persons symbolise communal harmony, kindness, generosity and social tolerance. National integration is fully secure in the hands of such people.

(j) his wife herself took Abdul Kalam inside her kitchen and served him food with her own hands. Earlier, it was she who couldn’t tolerate even Abdul Kalam’s presence inside the kitchen, not to speak of feeding him.

Question 5.
Role Play :

Your teacher will divide the class into groups of four and ask them to act out the following roles :

Kalam
Ramanadha Sastry
Aravindan
Sivaprakasan

In your group you should play the role allocated to you by engaging in a conversation in which the friends

(a) Express surprise and joy at meeting each other after nearly fifty years
(b) Fondly recall their childhood times
(c) Compare the problems facing the country then with the problems she is facing now.
(d) Discuss what can be done to rid her of these problems (Refer to the SWOT analysis of India)

After the role play, your teacher will invite some of the groups to share with others what problems they discussed and the solutions they proposed.

Answer:
Students to role play as desired above. One version of one group is given below :

(a), (b) Kalarn : Oh What a pleasant surprise to meet after nearly fifty years !

Rarnanadha Sastry : ¡ never expected to see all of you as I am seeing now!

Ara vindan : I agree with you, Kalarn. No one knew that we all shall meet like this.

Sivaprakasan : Yes, it is a fact. You can guess how many of our childhood friends have met so far ! Really those days were very carefree and enjoyable ! Now it is truly amazing and exciting to meet together.

Kalarn : What times were those of our childhood ! We used to sit together, play and laugh together. Do you remember our new teacher who asked me to sit on the back bench?

Rainanadha Sasty : I can perceive how he felt ashamed of himself when my father asked him to either resign or apologise. He did a good thing to have regretted his lapse.

(c), (d) SiL’aprukasun : Our childhood days were really heavenly and worth relishing. As we grew up, we all separated. Kalam went out to pursue higher studies. T became a catering contractor for the Southern Railways. Ramanadha became the priest. I realize that times have changed now. Now there is fear in the hearts of all caused by regionalism, communalism, religious fanaticism, lingualism and above all terrorism.

Aravindan : I agree with Sivaprakasan. We have the problems of corruption, bribery, cheating, adulteration etc.

Kalam : These were not there in our childhood days. What makes mc sad is that we are slowly losing the moral values. These were everything in life in the past. But not now. In our childhood days we all were an integral part of one whole society. Now there are feelings of distrust, dishonesty and deception.

Swaprakasan : What pains me much is that we have become self-centred, selfish and opportunistic.

Rama nadha Sczstry : In our childhood days, these things were not known. Then we all had great respects for adults, grandparents, etc. But now the society is breaking up due to inhuman relationships.

Kalam : No doubt, social and familial values are changing. But what matters is that we still can set things right.. The problems pointed out by you facing the society and the country can be tackled successfully if we become honest to ourselves. We shall have to counter these problems by taking the help of the law. For instance, we shall have to report to the Anti-corruption Bureau about those demanding bribery ………..

Araujndan : I agree with ICalam. To counter these problems we first shall have to be fearless, upright and true to our consciences. These problems are essentially of a moral nature.

Sivaprakasan : These are problems of a different nature like poverty, hunger, communal riots, terrorism, religious intolerance, exploitation, child labour, regionalism etc.

Kalam. : These can be tackled by discussing across the table. India, you know, is great and has the capacity to get rid of these problems. We mustn’t forget that we all are the children of Mother india. We must sit together to thrash out their solutions and first make a plan.

Rurncznadha Sastry : I think we must provide measures for the people to create an emotional bond. Also we must unite them in one great emotional string through basic humanism.

Kalam. : i think we must create these values through education, constitution, art, literature, music, national festivals, flag, anthem, sports and Bollywood. What is needed is changing the vision of all towards the self, society and the country. After all, we must think that we arc a big family. The culture of such a family runs across different religions, cultures, beliefs, faiths etc.

All : We all must work towards building a great country through material progress and humanism. Humanism, you know, used to be our basic ideology and culture and it must continue.

Note : Teachers to invite some of the groups to share with others the problems discussed above and solutions proposed.

Question 6.

Diary Entry :

Suppose you are Kalam/Ramanadha Sastry. You are upset about being made to sit away from your best friend in the class. Write a diary entry expressing your feelings and reactions. In your diary entry you should

(a) Describe the incident briefly
(b) Say how you and your friend felt about it
(c) Decide what you are going to do about it

Answer:

Thursday, 13th January, 20 — 9.00 pm

I am very sad at what our new teacher has done. I and Ramanadha Sastry used to sit together in the front row in our classroom. No one had ever objected to our sitting together. Our new teacher looked at me wearing a cap and Ramanadha Sastry a sacred thread. It didn’t take him long to understand that I was a Muslim and Ramanadha Sastry, a Hindu. He didn’t like it and asked me to sit at the last bench. This made me sad and Ramanadha downcast. This action of the new teacher amounted to spreading the poison of social inequality and communal intolerance. This really broke our hearts as such things had never been known earlier among us in the island. Sadly the teacher later stood reformed after the elders intervened.

This action of our new teacher can’t be accepted as it amounts to breaking communal harmony of all castes, religions and faiths here. By this action the teacher aims at sowing the seeds of hatred, ill-will and fragmentation of the people. They have long been living like a big family. I am surely going to complain about this to our seniors who have always felt proud of living in complete harmony. This action should not be taken lightly as it aims at creating walls between Hindus and Muslims. Such a development is unhealthy for our society.

Kalam /Ramanadha Sastry

Things to do :

1. Narrate the incidents described in the memoir in the form of a comic strip
2. Make a short film on the incidents narrated in the memoir
3. Script and stage a skit on the incident that happened in Vgrade.

Note : Things to do : Teachers to organize these on their own at class level.

Question 7.
Vocabulary

Read each of the following sentences from the story and tick the word/phrase that gives the correct meaning for the italicized words/phrases in the context in which they are used here.

Answer:

1. → (a) came up
2. → (b) locate
3. → (c) victim
4. → (a) was found suitable for the purpose
5. → (a) tolerate
6. → (c) dejected
7. → (b) agitated
8. → (a) at hand

Question 8.
Phrases

Match the phrases in Column A with their meanings in Column B

Column A	Column B
(a) break out	(i) to try to find somebody or something
(b) to look for	(ii) as a rule or in general taking all relevant factors into account
(c) to take over	(iii) start suddenly and strongly
(d) to go into	(iv) to obtain or assume control of something, or gain control of something from somebody else
(e) on the whole	(v) to begin a job or career in a particular area of activity

Answer:

(a) → (iii)
(b) → (i)
(c) → (iv)
(d) → (v)
(e) → (ii)

Question 9.
Write a letter to the editor of a leading newspaper/an article for your school magazine on ‘Celebrating Diversity, but Working for Unity”

Answer:

198, Sector 14
Gurgaon
18th September, 20 – –
The Editor
The Daily Times
New Delhi

Subject : Celebrating Diversity, but Working for Unity

Dear Sir

Kindly publish the following views of mine on the above subject in the appropriate columns of your esteemed daily.

Life becomes beautiful if there is diversity but coupled with unity. If there were uniformity there could not be or have been any charm. This factor is available almost everywhere in nature, in animals and in human beings. So it must be and is in our beautiful country. All places, regions and human beings are not alike, yet they are the same. So we must celebrate this diversity but must work for national unity as we all are Indians—Children of the same mother, Mother India.

We all are the sons and daughters of our Mother India. We have different religions, sects or creeds, different festivals, different traditions, beliefs and customs, yet we are Indians. Our focus should be on celebrating this diversity. We should celebrate the festivals of other communities and live in perfect peace and harmony. For instance, if Muslims celebrate Diwali or Hindus celebrate Id or Christmas, love between them becomes all the more deep and cemented. Then we should partake in social functions like marriage, birthday celebrations or other joyous occasions of other neighbours belonging to different religions. This shall cement our relations at social level. But we should never forget that we all are Indians.

Thanking you
Yours faithfully
Praveen

Note : Students to write an Article as desired using the above matter under the format of an Article.

Question 10.
Assignments

1. If you were in the selection committee for the National Integration Award who would you choose and why ?
2. Design a stamp in honour of your hero that captures the important moment of his contribution. You could create a fictional hero also.

Answer:

1. In that case I would choose a person with the following attributes/qualities :

(a) He must have a broad outlook of life.
(b) He mustn’t be narrow-minded, communal, a religious fanatic, a linguist, an egoist, etc.
(c) He should have the capacity to inspire the people of all races. id) He must be altruistic, selfless and inspiring.
(e) He must be secular in his beliefs ; should be respectful to all religions, races and communities.
(f) He must not be superstitious, a bigot, exploiting or invested with vested interests.
(g) He must be trustworthy, dependable and a man of integrity.
(h) He must have the capacity to generate love in the masses for the country.

Note : Students may add a few more points from their own side.

2. Students to design a stamp as desired. They could consider the above points in drawing out their own stamps, as desired.

Question 11.
The following passage is an excerpt from an article presented by the author at a meeting organized to observe the national integration week (19-25 November) by the India— Canada Association and the High Commission of India on 25th Nov. 2009.

Read it carefully and answer the questions that follow :

CHALLENGES TO NATIONAL INTEGRATION

SUMMARY

Indian population comprises many different races, religions, cultures and languages. So national integration becomes very important. To ensure progress, all societies need to be brought into one single nation with a national consciousness. National integration should aim at improving socio-cultural relations, reducing economic inequalities and strengthening unity and solidarity. The forces that challenge national integration are : regionalism, communalism, religious fanaticism, lingualism and terrorism. The feeling that nation comes first is no more very important. People with personal and vested interests threaten the national integration.

Regional aspirations of the people may be dangerous for the country as these can break it up. Communalism may encourage communal riots. Religious fanaticism is equally dangerous for national integration. India is a secular country but this has not solved all problems. Mahatma Gandhi said that he was a Hindu, a Moslem, a Jew, a Christian, a Buddhist. Nehru was horrified at the spectacle of religion and condemned it. Religion for him stood for dogma, bigotry, superstition, exploitation and the preservation of vested interests. Rabindranath Tagore held humanity above anything else.

To achieve national integration we must identify the force that binds the people of the country and creates an emotional bond. Constitution, territorial continuity, art, literature, music, national festivals, national flag, anthem, sports and Bollywood can be exploited to promote national integration. Economic development of the regions should be of primary importance. The education system should be revised with the aim of fostering national integration. Means in education should be adopted to instil a sense of belonging and unity in the mind from childhood. The American song by Paul Robeson is very appropriate in this context. It, metaphorically, sees all the people in one boat.

The writer thinks that one important point is there for national integration that is often ignored. Exercise of power or authority may be successful temporarily but fails in the long run. Internal freedom of the people must be attained first. This is a mind free of selfish ego and aware of basic values and humanity in general. Such a free mind remains open to other cultures, religions and languages. It also accepts different people of the country.

Question 12.
Based on your reading of the passage answer the following questions :

(a) Why is national integration important for a country like India ?
(b) What are the aims of national integration ?
(c) What are the forces that challenge national integration ?
(d) What are the steps that we should take to strengthen the nation and its unity ?
(e) How can we bind the people of the country and ci^am an emotional bond ?
(f) How can we attain internal freedom for the people of the country ?

Answer:

(a) National integration is important for a country, like India because it has different races, religions, cultures and language groups of its population.

(b) The aims of national integration are : improving socio-cultural relations ; reducing economic inequalities ; and strengthening unity and solidarity.

(c) These forces are : regionalism ; communalism, religious fanaticism ; lingualism, terrorism.

(d) First, we must identify the force that may blissfully bind the people of the country. We should create an emotional bond and help them share common ideas and values,

(e) We can bind the people of the country in one thread. We can also create an emotional bond through art, literature, music, national festivals, national flag, anthem, sports and finally, Bollywood.

(f) We can attain internal freedom by creating the importance of basic values of life. These are : humanity, mutual love, respect, trust and the feelings of‘ownness’. We should try to create a ‘true mind’ which accepts different people of the country.

Question 13.
Read the passage carefully and familiarize yourself with the new words used in the passage by working out their meanings. Match the words in column A with their meanings in column B.

Column A	Column B
(a) foster	(i) the act of accepting someone as a part of a group
(b) pernicious	(ii) excessive enthusiasm for an extreme political or religious cause
(c) integration	(iii) encourage the development of
{d) fanaticism	(iv) agreement and support resulting from shared interests, feelings or opinions
(e) solidarity	(v) having a harmful effect.

Answer:

(a) → (iii)
(b) → (iv)
(c) → (i)
(d) → (ii)
(e) → (iv)

Question 14.
Organize a group discussion on the topic : “Destabilizing Forces Within a Country : Challenges to a Nation”.
Answer:
Teachers to supervise the GD as desired in this question. A sample ofGD on the topic is given below :

A : There is no doubt that today the country faces the challenge of breaking or weakening the country by some destabilizing forces. These are operating within it. These threaten the national integration and the very roots that make the country great. These challenges are : regionalism, communalism, religious fanaticism, lingualism, terrorism etc.

B : I would say that the most ferocious destabilizing force of all these is terrorism. It is the most violent and destructive and a threat to our age-old culture.

C : I agree with B that terrorism has now become the worldwide force to destabilize the world peace. No one knows how many innocent lives will have to be sacrificed before this monster is wiped out completely and peace is restored throughout the world.

D : I think other forces than terrorism are not less in unrest and destruction. We need to identify and isolate the causes that are behind regionalism, communalism, religious fanaticism etc.

C : I find it very amazing what the people causing communal riots on frivolous bases gain from them. I personally feel that they simply become the leaders of a few like-minded persons. For instance, what do I gain if I say something undesirable against a community’s faith or religion ?

A : C is right but he must know that such anti-social elements have no aim except to cause bloodshed among different communities. This they do by causing hatred among them.

B : Terrorism is an extremist’s tool to create hatred and deaths. And its gain is nothing but misguiding the innocent youth by brainwashing. If one terrorist’s group says that the suicide bomber gets to heaven if he plants a bomb and kills innocent lives, it is simply a trick. How can one get to heaven after one dies ? And if one dies finally what use is to get to heaven ? Or does heaven exist ? Such questions negate the ideology of these persons whose aim is to merely destabilize the country. What is needed is the application of mind to the terrorists’ idealogue of brainwashing.

D : I personally feel that we need to identify the forces that blissfully bind the people of the country. These create an emotional bond and help them share common ideas and values. These are like art, music, literature, national functions relating to national flag, anthem, sports and finally Bollywood …. These can be attained through various means.

A : I would further say that we can cement the forces of our being children of our Mother India by celebrating the festivals of all communities. Secondly, we must create an education system that enhances the humanism, fellow-feeling, compassion, pity, mutual trust and faith ….

B : I agree with A. In addition, I would say that we must aim at the economic development of all communities. We should nurture a feeling that they all are not aliens but our own if they have a different faith, caste, creed or religion. After all, they are human beings, born of this soil. They are the faithful soldiers to protect the Motherland.

C : For this I would say that the destabilizing and destructive elements that threaten the unity and oneness of the people of the country should be identified. They must be condemned publicly. At the same time, these should be tackled through legal provisions. After all, what one takes after one dies ! We must understand the value of peace and prosperity in ‘Vasudhev Kutumbkam’… .

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Board	CBSE
Textbook	NCERT
Class	Class 10
Subject	English Main Course Book
Chapter	Unit 6 Chapter 1
Chapter Name	Unity in Diversity
Category	NCERT Solutions

CBSE Class 10 English Main Course Book Unit 6 National Integration Chapter 1 Unity in Diversity

TEXTUAL EXERCISES

Question 1.
During the journey, Rohan and Rajini both note down the information they gather about the states they travel through. When they return they jot down this information.

Working with your partner, choose any one journey and complete the grid for them. You may access the internet or refer to hooks in the library to complete your grid.

• The states that they pass through.
• The variety of languages they hear.
• The local cuisines they enjoy.
• The local handicrafts they buy for their family from each of the states they pass through.
• The weather they experience.

STATE	LANGUAGE	CUISINE	HANDICRAFTS	WEATHER

Answer:

STATE	LANGUAGE	CUISINE	HANDICRAFTS	WEATHER
Jammu & Kashmir	Kashmiri, Dogri, Laddakhi, Balti	Kashmiri Dum aloo, Gustaba Tabakmas, Kahwa	Carpets, shawls	Summers are pleasant Winters are cold
Punjab	Punjabi, Hindi	Roti, Paratha, Chole, Rajma, Dal, Rice	Woollen blankets, carpets	Weather changes with season, hot, cold, rainy, spring
Haryana	Hindi, Haryanvi, Punjabi	Roti, dal, vegetables, milk and its various products	Earthen pottery, moorah making, khes, dari etc.	Changes according to season
Uttar Pradesh	Hindi and Urdu	Vegetarian, Mughlai and Tandoori dishes	Wood furniture, brass vessels, locks, marble- ware	Cold winters, hot Summers
Rajasthan	Rajasthani & Hindi	Dal-bati-ehoorma and other vegetarian dishes	Tie & Dye work, woollen carpets, gharai kagzi pottery	Very hot in Summer a little cold in winter
Gujrat	Gujrati and Hindi	Roti, dal, kadhi, basundi, malpua, puran poli, Thepla	Furniture, clay items, stone craft, embroidery	Winter pleasant Summer very hot
Maharashtra	Marathi, Hindi, Urdu	Vegetarian, Bhelpuri and Tandoori non-veg. Cuisine	Paithani, chandrakala, Dharwadi sarees, copper and zinc vessels	Summer are hot Winters are pleasant
Karnataka	Kannada	Dosa, idli, wada, sambar, rice etc.	Silk sarees and handicrafts	Pleasant Winters hot Summers
Kerala	Malayalam	Rice, fish, coffee, home made snacks including banana chips	Dress of Kerala, Clothing is quite simple and typi cally untailored. Men wear shirt and dhoti and women Wear sarees.	Hot Summers and pleasant winter

Question 2.
What conclusions do you draw from Rohan and Rajini’s experience ?
Answer:
India is a big country. There is a great deal of variety in the clothes they wear and the food they eat. There are different creeds. Festivals are dedicated to seasons and harvests. There is a heartening feeling of pride in these festivals. In spite of the great variety, there is great unity among its people. They live in perfect communal harmony.

Question 3.
Present your conclusions to the class.
Answer:
Please do it on your own.

Question 4.
Where are they from ?
Answer:
Mainly meant for class.
Class-room activity

1. Speaker A : Gujarat
2. Speaker B : Karnataka
3. Speaker C : West Bengal
4. Speaker D : Uttrakhand

Question 5.
Look at the pictures given below. Decide in your group which regions the six photos probably come from. Explain why you think so and find out from your teacher if you were correct. Then write a short caption for each photograph. It can be serious or funny.

Answer:

The architecture of the building in picture no. 1 gives the idea that it may be a Hindu temple. The tall but not round structure at the top is much like what we find in Hindu temples. It has a sanctum sanatorium in which the idol of the chief deity is installed.

The picture no. 2 seems to be a mausoleum. It is so because there is no place for prayer etc, which is the hallmark of a religious place. Or it may be burj of a palace in Rajasthan.

Picture no. 3 is clearly a folk dance. The dresses of the girl and the boy brings to mind Maharashtra. Hence it is very likely to be a folk dance of Maharashtra.

Picture no. 4 is a tea garden. Such tea gardens are found in Assam or Darjeeling or Ootacumand in Tamil Nadu.

Picture no. 5 gives the picture of a river and a series of temples by its side. It is a religious place, Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.

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CBSE Class 10 English Main Course Book Unit 6 National Integration Introduction

INTRODUCTION

SUMMARY

It was 1984, Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma went into the space. Indian Tricolour was attached on his space suit. Mrs. Gandhi asked him how India looked from space. He replied ‘best of the world’.

Rakesh Sharma had only one worry. When man reaches the other planets, he should not take the conflicts on the earth with him over there.

Question 1.
Do you think moments of glory make people more patriotic ?

Recall more such moments.

• The Indian flag was hoisted on the highest mountain peak of the world, Mount Everest on 29th May 1953.
• When the National Anthem plays during Olympics.

Answer:

• When the name of a great Indian like Gandhi is recalled on an international stage.
• When India’s great philosophy is recalled.
• When Kalpana Chawla went into space.
• When India won World-cup in Cricket.
• When India won Kargil war.
• When Abhinav Bindra won gold medal in 2008 Beijinig Olympic.
• When India wins cricket match with Pakistan.
• National Anthem was played in following Olympics (for gold medals) :

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CBSE Class 10 English Main Course Book Unit 5 Travel and Tourism Chapter 4 Promoting Tourism

TEXTUAL EXERCISES

Question 1.
Based on your reading of the article above, answer the following questions :

1. What evidence does the author provide to support his view that our efforts to attract foreign tourists have been unsuccessful ?
2. What, according to you, may be the reasons for such a bleak scenario ?
3. What is the shift in tourism policy recommended by the author ? What are his arguments for such a shift ?
4. What are the two initiatives taken by Karnataka that signify marked change in its marketing strategy ?
5. Why have Kerala’s tourism figures grown while those of some other states have remained static ?
6. Why does the author say that we should now make efforts to attract the domestic traveller ? What are the areas that we should focus on to achieve it ?
7. Why does the author say, “Clearly Tourism, like Charity, begins at home ?”

Answer:

1. Our efforts to attract foreign tourists have been constantly unsuccessful. The evidence is that Malaysia and China entered the tourism market much after India. But in 2009. Malaysia had 23.6 million foreign arrivals and China 50.9 million. On the other hand, India had just 5.1 million tourists.

2. The reason for this bleak scenario is that India has been courting the wrong tourist. We have been running after aggressive looking foreign tourists who come in small number. Their own countries are hit by recession. They are very demanding too. We have not been trying to get tourists from countries such as China, Russia and South America.

3. The author recommends the shift. He wants to give more importance to the domestic tourist. He cites Homa Mistry’s (CEO of Travel Corporation of India) efforts. Homa Mistry doubled the business from the new markets of China, Russia and South America and of course the domestic tourists.

4. Karnataka has effected the change too. Formerly the state of Karnataka ran Golden Chariot Tourist train for foreigners only. Now it runs Jewel of the South tour for well- off Indian tourists also. Karnataka has another attraction for rich and young Indian tourists. It is Jungle Camps and Trails. It is a new version of Jungle Lodges and Resorts which were made for the foreigners. These two things signify a marked change in Karnataka’s marketing strategy.

5. Kerala’s tourism figures have grown while those of some other states have remained static. This has happened because Kerala’s Tourism secretary, Dr. Venu has shifted his focus. In 2006-07, Kerala targeted 60% international and 40% domestic tourists. He allocated the state’s tourism resources accordingly. He organised partnership meets in non-metro cities all around India. These meets were between the tourism professionals of Kerala and those cities. The result was that the tourism figures in Kerala grew while they remained unchanged in many states. These were the states which still depended on small and uncertain foreign market.

6. The author gives arguments in support of his contention. The contention is that greater emphasis should be laid to attract domestic tourists. In 2009 India received 5.11 million foreign tourists. On the other hand, more than 11 million Indians went as tourists to foreign markets. If we concentrate on improving facilities for the domestic tourist, the outflow of Indian tourists and rupees will reduce. Better infrastructure such as roads, airports, hygiene will also attract more international visitors. So these are the areas we should focus on.

7. The author says that tourism like charity begins at home. He means that first we should create tourist facilities for the domestic tourist. Madhya Pradesh is one of those states which realised this truth early. Their ‘Heart of India’ campaign and its current version targeted the domestic traveller. So the domestic tourist flocked to Madhya Pradesh and the others followed.

Question 2.
Find words or phrases from the passage that mean the same as the following.

(a) to renovate, redo, or revise (paragraph 1)
(b) trying to win the favor, preference, or goodwill of (paragraph 1)
(c) come in small numbers (paragraph 4)
(d) well-off; rich (paragraph 5)
(e) friendly (paragraph 6)
(f) wanting or enjoying expensive pleasures (paragraph 6)

Answer:

(a) → Revamp
(b) → Re-woo
(c) → Trickling
(d) → Well-heeled
(e) → Affable
(f) → Sybaritic.

Question 3.
Imagine that you are the Director of the Department of Tourism of the State of Palwal Pradesh. You have recently received the following letter from the Minister of Tourism.
Answer:
Please read the letter carefully. It will help us in answering question no. 5.

Question 4.
In section D.6 you will write the report asked for. First though, it is necessary to study the following statistics and draw appropriate conclusions. Work in groups of four. Discuss the three figures in this section and the questions that follow each figure, and write notes to answer those questions. (Contrary to the recent trends, foreign tourists visiting Palwal Pradesh outnumber domestic tourists).

1. What has been the general trend in the number of tourists visiting Palwal Pradesh over the last five years ?
2. Which groups have shown increases, and by how much ?
3. Suggest reasons for the changes over the last five years, for both groups of tourists.

Answers

1. The general trend in the number of tourists has been that the number of tourists, both Indian and foreigners, has been increasing.
2. Foreign tourists have shown more increases. Their number during the last five years has increased from 40000 to 1,00,000.
3. The chief reasons for the changes are :

I. Foreign Tourists :

(a) The Government has exposed the country’s tourist spots very favourably. This has attracted a large number of foreign tourists to visit India.

(b) There is now an increased awareness of our country as a tourist destination in the foreign countries. Due to this the tourists want to know more about India and its age-old culture.

(c) An increased number of five and four-star hotels and other good quality hotels— both private and Government—have come out at the tourist spots during the last decade.

(d) Many reputed Travel Agencies have also sprung up. They have a contact with their counterparts in other countries. They take every care to make the visit of the foreign tourists comfortable by arranging package tours.

II. Indian Tourists :

(a) At local level there has grown a public awareness for tourism within the country. Consequently, many middle class families have started local sight-seeing.

(b) Various government schemes like Leave Travel Concession to govt, employees, subsidized and concessional travel to students etc, for educational tours have contributed to the increase of tourists.

(c) Improvement in the standard of living is also a positive factor in this direction. It has definitely boosted tourism.

1. For each group of tourists, which is the most popular type of accommodation ?
2. How many tourists of each group stayed in these most popular types of accommodation ?
3. Suggest why different types of accommodation are popular with different types of tourists.

Answer:

1. For Indian tourists guest houses are the most popular type of accommodation. For foreign tourists 5 and 4 star hotels are the most popular type of accommodation.

2. 25000 Indian tourists stayed in the guest houses. 47000 foreign tourists stayed in 5 and 4 star hotels.

3. Guest houses are popular with Indian tourists because of two reasons. First, they are affordable. Secondly, the atmosphere and the fobd are to their taste.

Four and five star accommodation is popular with the foreigners because this caters to their different needs. Besides the modern facilities, these hotels provide each foreigner the food of his/her choice.

Type of accommodation	Number	Total number of beds	Occupancy rate (in%)
5 star hotels	3	780	85
4 star hotels	5	500	92
3 star hotels	10	350	65
1 and 2 star hotels	16	465	82
Guest houses	32	255	78
Youth hostels	13	780	95

Fig. 3 Types of accommodation (this year’s figures)

1. What does the final column mean ? Why is it important ?
2. There are three 5 star hotels and 13 youth hostels, yet each type of accommodation has the same number of beds. Explain.
3. Which are the two most popular types of accommodation ?
4. Which types of accommodation have occupancy rates of 85% or over ?

Answer:

1. The final column shows how far the available accommodation is being used. So it gives us valuable information. It is important when we plan to create additional accommodation. We should first create the type of accommodation which is much in demand.
2. It means that a 5 star hotel has at an average 260 beds. On the other hand, a youth hostel has at an average only 60 beds.
3. The two most popular types of accommodation are the 5 star hotels and youth hostels.
4. 5-star hotels, 4-star hotels and youth hostels have occupancy rates of 85% or over.

Question 5.
Work with a partner to write the report asked for in D.4. You are the Director of Tourism for Palwal Pradesh. Make sure that ……

• you answer all the questions raised by the Minister.
• you quote from the statistics in Q.4 to support the points you make.
• you follow the report format and style in Q.6 below.
• you use the language advice given in Q.7 below.

First study Q.6 and Q.7. Then (working in pairs) write your report.

Question 6.

Report
From : Shankar Murti, Director of Tourism, Palwal Pradesh
To : Minister of Tourism, Palwal Pradesh
Date : 3 March, 20 – –

A study of the present trends of tourism in Palwal Pradesh, their main features and projections for 10 years’ time

Sir

The following are our findings and suggestions.

1. Current trends : The current trends show that the number of foreign tourists visiting Palwal Pradesh has been constantly increasing. It has increased from 40000 to 1,00,000 in the last five years. On the other hand the number of Indian tourists has been rising and falling. During that same five year’s time, their number has increased from 25000 to about 50000.

1.1. Origin of tourists : So the trend suggests that most of the tourists to Palwal Pradesh are of foreign origin.

1.2. Accommodation : Currently, there seems to be just enough accommodation for both types of tourists. The preferred destination of the foreign tourist has mainly been 5 star and 4 star hotels. Of the 780 beds available in five star hotels, the occupancy rate has been 85% while of the 400 beds of 4 star hotels, it has been 92%. For the domestic tourist, the preferred accommodation has been youth hostels and 1 star hotels.

This is hardly surprising because domestic tourists cannot afford luxury accommodation. They prefer to spend less on accommodation.

2. Predictions for 10 years in the Future :

2.1. Origin of Tourists : The indications are that the number of foreign tourists may go up to 6 lac by the end of the next ten years. If the present trend continues, the number of domestic tourists may rise to one lac.

2.2. Accommodation : Palwal Pradesh has to increase the accommodation. The biggest increase is needed in the number of 4 star hotels. Their number must increase from the present no. 5 to 30-35 in ten years. The number of 5 star hotels should increase from 3 to 18-20. 1, 2 and 3 star hotels are being taken by both groups of tourists. So their number should increase in the same proportion ie, about 6 times each. The same thing is true of guest houses. However, the greatest need is to increase the number of youth hostels which should be increased from 13 to 32.

3. Recommendations : There has been a steady rise in the number of foreign tourist. So special attention should be given to create facilities for them.

To attract the domestic tourists, more youth hostels and single star accommodation be created.

I am confident of a good tourism future of Palwal Pradesh.
(Signature)
(Shankar Murti)
Director of Tourism
Palwal Pradesh

Question 7.
In your written report, you will find the following language useful:
when describing trends and changes
Answer:
No question asked.

Question 8.
A Final Check….
Before you hand in your report:

1. Have you answered all the questions in the Minister’s letter in D.4 ?
2. Have you proof-read your report for accuracy in grammar, spelling and punctuation ?
3. Is your report written in a simple, easy-to-read, interesting style ?
4. Have you asked a classmate to read your report, and give you feedback on it ?

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CBSE Class 10 English Main Course Book Unit 6 National Integration Chapter 4 Mile Sur Mera Tumhara

TEXTUAL EXERCISES

Question 1.
Jog your memory for interesting and memorable slogans you may have come across :
Answer:

Airlines Slogan :	‘The Joy of Flying’ ‘A Great Way To Fly’ ‘Lower Fares, Fewer Restrictions’
Adult Education Campaign Slogan :	‘Each One Teach One’.
Struggle For Independence Slogan :	‘Jai Hind’, ‘Dilli Chalo‘Bande Matrarri
Polio Eradication Slogan :	‘Do Boond Jindagi Ki’
Eye Donation Slogan :	‘LIGHT up A Life, Donate Your EYE’
Blood Donation Slogan :	‘Your One Drop Can Save A Life’ ‘Donate Blood, Save Lives’

Question 2.
Look at the pictures given below, frame short, interesting and creative slogans :

Answer:

(a) ‘When You Educate A Girl Child, You Educate A Nation’.
(b) ‘Follow Traffic Rules, Save Your Future’.
(c) ‘AIDS, Ending The Silence : Listen, Learn, Live’.
(d) ‘From Kashmir To Kanyakumari, We Are One’.

Question 3.
Work with your partner and write six prominent features of Indian identity.

Answer:

MILE SUR MERA TUMHARA

Question 4.
‘Ek sur’ (meaning One Tune) or ‘Mile Sur Mera Tumhara’ as it is better known, is an Indian song and accompanying video feature promoting national integration and unity in diversity.
Answer:
No questions asked

SUMMARY

Making of ‘Ek Sur’ or ‘Mile Sur Mera Tumhara’

‘Ek Sur’ or ‘Mile Sur Mera Tumhara’ is an Indian song with Video. Its main aim was to promote national integration and oneness of India. The concept of this song was developed by Lok Seva Sanchar Parishad in 1988. It was promoted by Doordarshan and India’s Ministry of Information. Ashok Patki composed this song. It was co-composed and arranged by Louis Banks and written by Piyush Pandey. It was a project conceived and directed by Suresh Mullick. A group of people including musicians, sportsmen, film stars etc, participated in the recording of this song.

Aim of ‘Mile Sur’ Mera Tumhara

This national integration video aimed at creating a feeling of pride and promoting unity among Indians and highlighting the different communities and societies of India. You can call it ‘India’s Unity In Diversity’.

First Telecast

‘Mile Sur’ was telecast for the first time on 15th August 1988, after the telecast of the Prime Minister’s speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort. This song enchanted the people of India. It achieved and maintained near anthem status. The words of this song are unique. Only one phrase ie, ‘Mile Sur Mera Tumhara, to sur Bane Hamara’ meaning ‘When my musical note and your musical note mingle, it becomes our musical note’-has been repeated in fourteen Indian Languages. It ends by fading into the final musical notes of the Indian National Anthem—‘Jana Gana Mana’.

Languages in ‘Mile Sur …’

Fourteen Indian languages used in this song are : Hindi, Kashmiri, Urdu, Punjabi, Sindhi, Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, Bangla, Assamese, Oriya, Gujarati and Marathi.

Phir Mile Sur Mera Tumhara-Second Version :

After twenty years of the original first public appearance, the song was re-recorded with an updated cast for telecast on the Republic Day ie, 26 January, 2010 by Zoom TV. Title of this new version is ‘Phir Mile Sur Mera Tumhara’.

Many Indian musicians, singers, sports- persons and film personalities of the present generation have participated in the new version. It runs for 16 minutes 17 seconds longer than old version which was of 6 min 9 sec.

It has been directed by Kailash Surendra- nath who had produced the original version of ‘Mile Sur Mera Tumhara’. Its music composer is Louis Banks. He had also re-composed the original song.

Meaning of the Song

The meaning of the song is : ‘When my musical note and your musical note merge, it becomes our musical note. The brooks of music notes are flowing from every direction. They will merge into the sea finally. Then, they will pour down in the form of rain clouds’.

Question 5.
Arrange a video viewing of both the versions of ‘Mile Sur\ Later you may produce your own version of the song for presentation in the morning assembly.
Answer:
Students’ activity.

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CBSE Class 10 English Main Course Book Unit 5 Travel and Tourism Chapter 3 The Emerald Islands

TEXTUAL EXERCISES

Question 1.
Articles are often divided into parts to help the reader. Given below are the subheadings of the eight paragraphs given in a jumbled order. Match the paragraphs with the subheadings.

1. Southern paradise.
2. Life of harmony.
3. Showcasing the culture and spirit of A&N.
4. Links with freedom struggle.
5. Sea sports, farms and temples.
6. Indigenous population and settlers.
7. Flora and fauna.
8. Get to know the Emerald Islands.

Answer:

1. → Paragraph 6
2. → Paragraph 4
3. → Paragraph 8
4. → Paragraph 2
5. → Paragraph 5
6. → Paragraph 3
7. → Paragraph 7
8. → Paragraph 1

Question 2.
When people are not very familiar with a language, they will sometimes explain words by paraphrasing them. Match the words in the box to the paraphrases below. Check in the dictionary if you are not sure.

1. It’s a tropical tree, found near water, whose twisted roots grow partly above ground.
2. It refers to the shape of an area of land, including its hills, valleys etc.
3. It is an area of sea in which there are many small islands.
4. It is a group of similar things that are close together.
5. It is to describe the course of a river, coast line or path that turns a lot.
6. This is to exist in an unpleasant or unwanted situation.
7. They are all the animals that live wild in a particular area.
8. It is an activity that involves swimming underwater using a breathing device.
9. A type of prison, which is often in a place far away from other people.
10. This is a person or living thing that has existed in a country or continent since the earliest time known to people.

Answer:

1. → 4 mangrove
2. → topography
3. → archipelago
4. → cluster
5. → meandering
6. → languish
7. → fauna
8. → snorkeling
9. → penal
10. → aboriginal

Question 3.
On the basis of your reading of the passage complete the “Mindmap” given below :
Answer:


Question 4.
Dr. Varun is a tourist on a visit to the awesome Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Maiguru is his tour guide. Dr. Varun wishes to know about the history and social life of the Islands and the best places to visit during his trip. Based on the “Mindmap” you have prepared, write and act out a short dialogue between them. You can choose a partner for this activity.

Answer:

Dr. Varun : Please tell me something about the history and social life of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Maiguru : Andaman Islands have been a settlement of aboriginal tribes. These tribes are of Negrito origin. The tribes of Nicobar are of Mongoloid stock. Mythologically, the name Andaman comes from Hanuman. Later on there have been settlements from mainland of India. The social life is very peaceful here. People of all faith such as Hindus, Muslims, Christians and Sikhs etc, live here in complete peace and harmony. Inter-religion and inter-regional marriages are common. Because of such a way of life, one can see a Mini-India here living in peace and communal harmony.

Dr. Varun : That’s wonderful. Now tell me something about the places I should visit.

Maiguru : Andaman and Nicobar islands are full of scenic beauty. However, I tell you about some most important places of tourist interest. First you must visit the Cellular Jail. This is the place where the freedom-fighters of India were sent to languish. Every evening, there is a Sound and Light show which brings alive the struggle of those revolutionaries. Then you must visit MGMN Park at Wandoor. This large park is made-up of open sea, creeks and 15 small and large islands. Here you have a wonderful view of marine life through glass bottom boats, Scuba diving and snorkeling. The park offers amusement rides, safe water sports, nature trails and historic ruins of a Japanese Temple.

Other places, almost equally interesting are Chidiya Tapu, Collinpur, Madhuban and Mt. Harriet.

Question 5.
Overawed by the beauty of the Islands, Dr. Varun writes an e-mail to his sister Ishita who promptly responds. Draft this exchange of e-mails between them.
Answer:

Dear Ishita

In this e-mail I am describing about the great and unique Andaman Islands. These islands are rightly called Emerald Islands. They are full of flowers and birds unknown in the mainland. The coastline is made of coconut trees. Underwater marine life and corals are the rare gifts of these islands.

Moreover, the Andamans have a historical link too. The British made a special jail here known as Cellular Jail for those who fought for the freedom of the country. Prisoners were sent here to languish in it. Chidiya Tapu, Collinpur, Madhuban and Mount Harriet are Southern Paradise. Collinpur has a beautiful sandy beach. Madhuban is a superb trekking area. If one is interested in seeing the marine life one can snorkel, ride in glass bottom boats and do Scuba diving. Mount Harriet is an ideal place for a bird’s eye-view of the outer islands and the sea.

I am eagerly awaiting your reply. I am confident that you will visit this beautiful place soon.

Varun

Question 6.
Imagine that Class X of your school is planning a trip to Andaman and Nicobar Islands from 25th Dec to 01st Jan. Based on your reading of the text and your imagination complete the following itinerary :

25th Dec : fly from the nearest airport. to Port Blair

2th Dec : (morning) : ………………
(afternoon) : ………………
(evening) : Sound and Light Show at Cellular Jail

27th Dec : (morning) : take bus to National Park at Wandoor
(afternoon) : ………………
(evening) : enjoy local cuisine at hotel

28th Dec : (morning) : visit the Chidiya Tapu to observe the magnificent birds
(afternoon) : ………………
(evening)

29th Dec : (morning) ………………
(afternoon) : free to explore local market
(evening) : ………………

30th Dec : (morning) ………………
(afternoon): Island Tourism Festival
(evening) : ………………

31st Dec : (morning) : relaxed Breakfast at hotel
(afternoon) : ………………
(evening) : cultural evening at hotel to celebrate New Year Eve

1st Jan : (morning) : by bus to Katchal for
(afternoon) : transfer to Airport to reach home destination

Answer:
25th Dec : fly from the nearest airport to Port Blair

26th Dcc : (morning) : Check in Hotel
(afternoon): Visit Sippighat Farm
(evening:) : Sound and Light Show at Cellular Jail

27th Dec : (morning) : take bus to National Park at Wandoor
(afternoon) : Science Centre
(evening): enjoy local cuisine at hotel

28th Dec : (morning) : visit the Chidiya Tapu to observe the magnificent birds
(afternoon): Gandhi Park at Port Blair
(evening): Visit Science Centre

29th Dec : (morning): Visit to Mad huban by ferry and you can do trekking
(afternoon) : free to explore local market
(evening): Visit to Baratang

30th Dec : (morning): Visit to Mt Harriet
(afternoon): Island Tourism Festival
(evening): Free Explore Town

31st Dec : (morning) : relaxed Breakfast at hotel
(afternoon): Visit Collinpur, watch sunset
(evening): cultural evening at hotel to celebrate New Year Eve

1 st Jan : (morning) : by bus to Katchal for forest drive
(afternoon) : transfer to Airport to reach home destination

Question 7.
Read the tourist brochure brought out by the Rajasthan Travels Guide, describing Jaipur and the surrounding area.
Answer:
no questions asked

Question 8.
Prepare a similar brochure for the Andaman and Nicobar islands. Besides using the information from the passage given in this section (C. 1), you will have to gather more information about the history, mode of travel, accommodation etc. Work ingroups of 4-5 to prepare the brochure. Please keep in mind the following attributes of a brochure :

• Introduction
• Local Attractions
• General Information
• Sightseeing
• How to Reach
• Cuisine
• Accommodation
• Shopping
• Intercity Travel
• Appropriate closing sentence

Answer:

Introduction

Andaman and Nicobar Islands are an archipelago of 572 emerald islands, islets and rocks. It is stretched over an area of 700 kms from north to south. It has 36 inhabited islands. These islands are covered with dense forests. There is also an endless variety of flowers and birds. The topography is hilly. The beaches are fringed with beautiful coconut palms. The sea around is suitable for water sports. Nature lovers come here searching absolute peace in the lap of nature.

General Information

Andamans and Nicobars are very much isolated from the mainland India. Hence they have retained much of their pristine beauty. They have still not been much polluted by the tourists and other things. Here you find Hindus, Muslims, Christians and Sikhs living in complete peace and harmony.

How to Reach

The best way to reach these islands is to take a flight to Port Blair.
Port Blair can be reached from Kolkata. Delhi and Chennai by air.

By Boat
One can travel over sea to Port Blair from Kolkata. Chennai and Vishakhapatnam. In total, there are usually 4 to 6 sailings a month between Port Blair and the Indian mainland—once every two weeks to/from Kolkata (56 hours) and weekly (in high season) to/from Chennai (60 hours) on four vessels. These are operated by SCI. The service from Chennai goes via Cape Nicobar once a month, taking an extra two days. But only residents may disembark on it. There is usually a service once a month from Vishakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh.

Accommodation

Accommodation is no problem at these islands. There is a 5-star hotel with 45 rooms accommodating 90 beds at Marine hill, Port Blair. There are two 3-star and one 1-star hotel also. There are many other premium hotels which are not starred.

Apart from these luxury hotels, there are budget hotels, lodges, resorts besides Government and Municipal Council accommodation. Every tourist can choose according to his own choice. Just to have an idea, the accommodation is available from Rs. 15/- for a double bedroom (Municipal Dharamshala, Aberdeen bazar to Rs. 3299/- in the 5-star hotel at Marine hill, Port Blair.

Intercity Travels

Inter island boat services : Directorate of Shipping Services operates inter island passenger-cum-cargo for ferries from Phoenix Bay Jetty/Chatham Jetty, Port Blair to :

1. Bamboo Flat (for Mount Harriet), Havelock Island, Neil Island, Rangat, Mayabunder and
2. Diglipur
3. Little Andaman, Car Nicobar, Chowra, Nancowry, Katchal and Campbell Bay (Great Nicobar).

Information on shipping schedule and tariff can be obtained from : the Direct Services, Port Blair Tel: 32528/34299/31794.

For the latest on the sailing programmes of ferry vessels, read Daily Teleg Herald news papers or tune into the local news bulletin of All India Radio, AM and 7.10 PM.

Buses : State Transport Service and private operators run regular city and suburban bus service from Central Bus Stand, Near Aberdeen Bazar, Port Blair.

Local Attractions

Cellular Jail : It has its connection from the First War of Indian Independence in 1857. Many of the defeated heroes were lodged in the jail. There is a Light and Show every evening which brings alive the memory of those days when prisoners were into it. Other tourist places are:

• Baratang
• Barren Island
• Havelock Island.

Sightseeing : There is much fauna and flora and other scenic beauty on these islands. The beaches and the sea around are of great attraction because of their natural beauty.

Barren Island : There are some islands which are not permanently habitated. Besides, there is a barren island where nothing grows. This is a great attraction for the tourists.

Havelock Island : This is of great tourist interest.

CUISINE
Sea food is the speciality of these islands. The unpolluted water of Andaman Sea abounds with varieties of fish, crabs, lobsters, prawns etc. Seafood is easily available and deliciously cooked. North Indian, South Indian, vegetarian, continental, Chinese dishes are also available.

Shopping : Most of the shopping is done in Aberdeen Bazar, Port Blair. For every tourist, a visit to these islands will be highly refreshing.

Question 9.
Listen carefully to Harsh Misra’s vacation plans and fill in the blanks with exact information :
Answer:

HARSHI MISRA’S VACATION PLAN

• Travel from …………………… Allahabad …………………… To …………………… Shimla ……………………
• Stopover at …………………… Delhi ……………………
• Visit during …………………… Spring …………………… season.
• Will visit …………………… Jakhu Hill ……………………
• It is located …………………… 2 km …………………… away from the town.
• Being the …………………… highest …………………… peak, it offers …………………… panoramic …………………… view of the town.
• Coffee House serves the original flavours of the coffee picked from the plantations.
• Next halt …………………… at state Museum ……………………
• Temple trail would include visits to the …………………… Kamna Devi Temple, Tara Devi Temple, Kali Bari Temple …………………… and …………………… Christ Church ……………………

Question 10.
Punctuate the passage given below using capital letters wherever necessary. on a spring evening some years ago while living in mumbai i decided to take in a musical where i heard lakshya kumar sing for the first time i was enthralled i believed i had discovered the next kishore kumar yet disappointed by the sparse audience i decided to write an article to help promote him struggling to contain my excitement the next day i phoned the theatre where he was performing and unabashedly acted like a professional writer may I speak with lakshya kumar please just one moment replied the person at the other end hello this is lakshya kumar answered a deep voice at the other end who is speaking my trembling hands dropped the receiver and I seemed to have lost my voice I heard the phone being disconnected at the other end what an end to my grand plans.

Answer:

On a spring evening, some years ago, while living in Mumbai, I decided to take in a musical where I heard Lakshya Kumar sing for the first time. I was enthralled. I believed I had discovered the next Kishore Kumar. Yet, disappointed by the sparse audience, I decided to write an article to help promote him. Struggling to contain my excitement, the next day, I phoned the theatre where he was performing and unabashedly acted like a professional writer. “May I speak with Lakshya Kumar, please !” “Just one moment”, replied the person at the other end. “Hello, this is Lakshya Kumar”, answered a deep voice at the other end. “Who is speaking ?” My trembling hands dropped the receiver and I seemed to have lost my voice. I heard the phone being disconnected at the other end. What an end to my grand plans !

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NCERT Solutions for Class 10 English Main Course Book Unit 6 Chapter 3 Spirit of Unity are part of NCERT Solutions for Class 10 English. Here we have given NCERT Solutions for Class 10 English Main Course Book Unit 6 Chapter 3 Spirit of Unity.

Board	CBSE
Textbook	NCERT
Class	Class 10
Subject	English Main Course Book
Chapter	Unit 6 Chapter 3
Chapter Name	Spirit of Unity
Category	NCERT Solutions

CBSE Class 10 English Main Course Book Unit 6 National Integration Chapter 3 Spirit of Unity

TEXTUAL EXERCISES

Question 1.
‘Whenever our nation faces a threat, or some major calamity happens, don’t we all stand together with a sense of emotional oneness to fight against evil forces and unnatural situations ?’
Answer:
Yes, whenever our nation faces a threat or some major calamity happens, we all stand united. It is with a sense of national oneness to fight against evil forces and disastrous situations. These may be tsunami, earthquake at Bhuj, Ladakh flash floods or Mumbai Blasts.

A CREATIVE PRESENTATION ON ‘MUMBAI BLASTS’

Date	Place	Killed	Injured
July 11, 2006	7 blasts at 7 locations in local trains across the city	181	890
August 25, 2003	Gateway of India and Zaveri Bazaar	50	150
July 29, 2003	Ghatkopar	3	34
April 14, 2003	Bandra	1	0
March 13, 2003	Mulund Railway Station	11	80
January 27,2003	Vile Parle	1	25
December 6, 2002	Mumbai Central Railway Station	0	25
December 2, 2002	Ghatkopar	3	31
February 27, 1998	Virar	9	0
January 24, 1998	Malad	0	1
August 28,1997	Near Jama Masjid	0	3
March 12, 1993	13 blasts across the city	257	713

Seven blasts rocked suburban trains in Mumbai on July 11, 2006 Tuesday evening (1ST 18 : 24 to 18 : 35). The Police control room reported that 181 passengers were killed and more than 800 injured. The blasts took place in a span of 30 minutes in first class compartments of suburban trains.

As the blasts ripped apart train compartments, mangled bodies of passengers were hurled out and survivors who were bleeding profusely jostled to come out leading to chaotic scenes. The blasts occurred between 6 pm and 6:30 pm at Matunga, Mahim, Bandra Khar. Borivili, Jogeshwari and Mira Road railway stations.

• Rescue :
Outside the station, the roads had been cordoned off. Two fire engines were posted. Two local trains were halted on either side of the bombed train. Soon after the Matunga/ Mahim blast, 20 seriously injured people were admitted in K.E.M. Hospital. A few more injured were taken to the govt hospital at Sion in central Mumbai, Bhaba Hospital and V.N. Desai Hospital from the blast sites in Mumbai suburbs. Non-government organisations were also there to help the people.

• Relief :
Drivers of private cars and taxis voluntarily transported stranded commuters to their destinations. NGOs were out on the streets and were distributing biscuits to the hungry commuters. Those who had a narrow escape turned Samaritan with members of public by helping the injured. The best part was that people came together and carried the injured to hospitals in auto-rickshaws. People living near the tracks were quite helpful. They came running with bed sheets to carry the injured to the hospital in the absence of stretchers.

• Rehabilitation :
Eight-year-old Rakesh Amrit Parihar, a resident of Vashi in Navi Mumbai was admitted to Bhagwati Hospital in suburban Borivali in an unconscious state. It was due to the efforts of media that Parihar was reunited with his parents.

• Interviews with victims and volunteers :
A victim named Chandrakant Dalvi was travelling in the Western Railway local which left Churchgate at 1754 hrs as it was leaving the Mahim station on track 3 at around 6.20 pm. He said he could not hear anything in his left ear.

Nyal Chand who was also on the train said that all he saw was a bright orange spark and a loud bang. He saw a young man fall off the train due to the impact of the blast. People started jumping off the moving train. According to him there were at least 15 casualties on that compartment.

• Interview with volunteers :
Police constable Santosh Kandvilkar, 28, was in the Churchgate-Virar fast local. He was attached to the Worli Police Station and was taking the train back home like everyday. He told that he was standing next to the exit of the first class compartment and the train was getting into the station. He heard an explosive noise. He helped many people who were bleeding though he himself was injured. He had lost his hearing. Now he is taking on life’s challenge head on and ploughing ahead.

• United we serve :
Gruesome is too small a word to describe the bomb blasts. And for the senseless perpetrators, there can be no victory in killing innocent people. We, Indians, are so lucky only for one fact that our fellow Indians are always there to help us when we need them, more so in Mumbai. People stand together and join hand in hand to show the anti-national, anti-human elements that ‘we are not afraid’. Deep in their heart, they do believe that no one can divide them, frighten them or kill their spirits. These may be natural disasters, wars or terrorist attacks. They may create hype and confusion in the minds of people for a few moments. But they cannot kill the spirit of Indians. They can not uproot the sense of brotherhood and unity.

Question 2.
Film review
Answer:
No question asked.

Question 3.
Common words/phrases used in film reviews
Answer:
No question asked.

Question 4.
Writing a Film Review
Answer:
No question asked.

Question 5.
Now write your own film review on ‘Chak de India’, ‘Lagaan’, or ‘Mother India’. The teacher could arrange for the screening of the film if need be.

The class could also decide on any other regional film that portrays the spirit of National Integration.

Highlight the aspect of national integration that has been portrayed in the film.

Answer:

Brief Outline of the Plot

Kabir Khan is the former captain of the India Hockey Team. After a disastrous loss to the Pakistani hockey team, Khan is ostracized from the sport. He and his mother are further forced out from their ancestral home by angry neighbours. Seven years later in an attempt to redeem himself, Khan becomes the coach for the Indian women’s hockey team, with the goal of turning its sixteen contentious players into a champion team. After leading the women to the Gold, Khan restores his reputation and returns with his mother to their home, welcomed by those who had shunned them years before. ‘Ohak De ! India’ explores religious bigotry, the legacy of partition, ethnic/regional prejudice and sexism in contemporary India through field hockey.

What I liked about the film

It is a rare film where the hero watches from the stand and lets a bunch of girls do all the winning. It is all about women’s liberation and their power. It is one of the best feminist films. It is a patriotic heartwarmer. Its title song is stirring and meaningful and enhances patriotic fervour.

What I disliked about the film

The main focus is on the game. Romance is absent, parents are sidelined and no one breaks out into song and dance. The tale of the sporting under-dog is hardly new.

Characterization

Shahrukh Khan acted as Kabir Khan, the former captain of Indian Hockey Team. Chitrashi Rawat acted as Komal Chautala, Sagarika Ghatge as Preeti Sabharwal, Tanya Abrol as Balbir Kaur, Seem Azmi as Rani Dispotta, Nisha Nair as Soimo’s Kerketa, Kimi Ladlawala as Mary Ralte, Masochon. “Chon Chon” Zimik as Molly Zimik and Vidya Malvade as Vidya Sharma, the team’s captain, Vivan Bhatena as vice captain of the India National Cricket team Abimanyu Singh, Shilpa Shukla as Bindya Naik played their part well. Actual hockey players Chitrash, Sandia and Raynia were cast as they were actual hockey players. 90 other hockey players and 9000 extras also participated in the shooting.

Why the film was worth watching

‘Chak De ! India’ is an outright winner, a triumph of the spirit and of craftsmanship. The Director Shimit Amin has crafted this film with immense staying power, exceptional integrity and gusto. It has great performances by a bunch of unknowns, a gritty peace and a marvellous restrain make it an unbridled ode to patriotism without any hysterical chest-beating. The casting is first rate. Its screenplay offers a rare look at a popular Indian sport often overshadowed by cricket. It will give you a sharp-eyed view of Indian society.

Its message

If the team members overcome the divisions and learn to cooperate with and help each other, they would definitely be a winning team be it cricket, hockey or football. Unity among the team members and their confidence can lead them to victory. It also promotes the merits of women players.

Rating : 4 stars out of 5 stars : ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Students may write reviews of other films on their own basing these on these outlines.

Question 6.
Working in groups of four, discuss the ways in which the following have integrated India :

1. Music—Jai Ho / Vande Mataram
2. Food—North Indian!South Indian
3. Fashion—Salwar kameezs / lehengas / Achkan / Dhoti Kurta
4. Occupation and trade—Job opportunities
5. Relationships / Marriage

Answer:

1. Music—Jai Ho/Vande Mataram :

The track ‘Jai Ho’ symbolises a young resurgent, a young confident India on a global platform. ‘Jai Ho’ spirit has made India proud. It is associated with the aspirations and emotions related to modern Indian aesthetics. It has grown with the people. It is a mega hit at world wide too. This is an Oscar Award winning song from ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ movie. This song shows the winning spirit of Indians who inspite of difficulties and problems believe in the dictum ‘I’ll win’, ‘I’ll be triumphant’. Inspite of terrorists’ attacks, earthquakes, tsunami, famines, floods and riots, Indians are winning at the global platform.

Song ‘Vande Mataram’ reminds us of the times when Indians were slaves of the British. These two words instilled patriotism in the minds and hearts of people. It ignited the flame which perished the foreign rule. This song recalls the time when every Indian was fighting for independence.

2. Food—North Indian/South Indian :

North Indian food consists of spicy vegetables, Chapati, Dal or Pulse, Makki ki Roti- Sarson ka Saag, Curd, Lassi, Butter, Papad and Salad of Onion, Cucumber and Radish. It is rich in proteins and vitamins. It is delicious too. Halwa and Kheer are an integral part of dessert. Poori-Chole, Bhatoore-Chole, Stuffed potato Paranthas are favourite breakfast.

Dosa, Idli, Vada Pav and Sambhar are popular south Indian foods. Uttapam, Coconut sauce, Fish Curry, Vegetable Uppuma, Ericheri, Nawab Pulao, Rice Payasam, Mysore Pak treat the taste buds. Banana chips and Jackfruit Chips are the speciality snacks. Kababs and Biryanis are not to be missed.

Now these foods are liked by everyone. North Indian foods as well as south Indian foods are served in hotels across the country. They are included in the menu of marriage parties and other celebrations. They serve as a strong bond between two parts of our country. It has flourished the food industry. It has, in fact, integrated India.

3. Fashion—Salwar Kameezs/Lehengas/Achkan/Dhoti Kurta :

People wear different types of clothes in different parts of India. With the advent of satellite channels, it has become convenient to know different people having different customs and wearing their special attires. Due to trade and job they migrate to different parts of the country and come into contact with their customs. They get influenced by their regional dresses and adopt them. Sari is considered to be a special dress of South India. But it is quite popular among the women of North India too. In the same way, Lehengas are getting popularity in every part of India. Achkan and Dhoti-Kurta are considered to be graceful dresses of the men in every part. Thus, we can say that fashion and dresses play an important role as a binding force and have integrated our country. Fashions don’t divide the people but foster togetherness and unity.

4. Occupation and trade-Job opportunities :

With the spread of telecommunication and information technology, it has become difficult to stay at one place. Agriculture is the main occupation in the North India. So, people migrate from south to north Indian states in search of work. In the same way, Mumbai is called the economic or commercial capital. People from all over India go to this film city in search of different types of jobs in film Industry. In the same way, there are ample job opportunities in Bangalore, Chennai, Surat, Pune, Ludhiana, Amritsar, Kota, Manipal etc, in different fields. This has led to migration of skilled and unskilled man-power to various cities and states. So, the people are adopting different cultures, customs and learning different languages. It is promoting national integration.

5. Relationships/Marriage :

The migration of people from one state to another in search of trade-job opportunities has made India a unified and integrated territory. People settle at a place and live a comfortable life. They tie nupital knots and develop families. This brings them emotionally together. The strong bonds of relationships act as bridges which join different people of different states in one stream, ie, Indianness or Bhartiyata. Fast means of transport such as aeroplanes have limited the distances and integrated India.

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NCERT Solutions for Class 10 English Footprints Without Feet Chapter 8 The Hack Driver are part of NCERT Solutions for Class 10 English. Here we have given NCERT Solutions for Class 10 English Footprints Without Feet Chapter 8 The Hack Driver.

Board	CBSE
Textbook	NCERT
Class	Class 10
Subject	English Footprints Without Feet
Chapter	Chapter 8
Chapter Name	The Hack Driver
Category	NCERT Solutions

NCERT Solutions for Class 10 English Footprints Without Feet Chapter 8 The Hack Driver

TEXTUAL EXERCISES

Read and Find Out {Pages 47 & 50)

Question 1.
Why is the lawyer sent to New Mullion ? What does he first think about the place ? (CBSE 2011)
Or
Why is the lawyer sent to New Mullion ? (CBSE 2015)
Answer:
The lawyer is sent to New Mullion to serve summons on Oliver Lutkins. He first thinks about the place to be a sweet and simple country village. But he finds it dirty and unclean.

Question 2.
Who befriends him ? Where does he take him ?
Answer:
A delivery man (Oliver Lutkins himself) befriends him. He takes him to the Fritz’s, Gustaffs barber shop and Wade’s Hill. He finally takes him to Lutkins’ house and his mother’s.

Question 3.
What does he say about Lutkins ?
Answer:
He says that Lutkins never pays anybody a cent. He is not really bad. But it is hard to make him part with his money. Then he escapes meeting.

Question 4.
What more does Bill say about Lutkins and his family ?
Answer:
Bill says that Lutkins has a mother. They have a farm three miles north. But her mother is a real terror. She is about nine feet tall and four feet thick. She is as quick as a cat.

Question 5.
Does the narrator serve the summons that day ? (CBSE 2011)
Answer:
The narrator does not serve the summons that day. He comes again to New Mullion. He serves it on Lutkins when he is recognised by another official. This official is with him.

Question 6.
Who is Lutkins ?
Answer:
Lutkins is a cheat. He borrows money from different persons. But he never returns that money. He escapes meeting also. He has a cheerful and friendly manner. He is a hack driver in New Mullion.

Think About It (Page 53)

Question 1.
When the lawyer reached New Mullion, did ‘Bill’ know that he was looking for Lutkins ? When do you think Bill came up with his plan for fooling the lawyer ?
Answer:
Bill (Lutkins himself) at once knew that the lawyer was looking for him. The lawyer’s first sentence to him is : ‘I want to find a man named Oliver Lutkins’.

Hearing him and knowing about his ways Bill (Lutkins himself) comes up with his plan. This plan is for fooling the lawyer at once.

Question 2.
Lutkins openly takes the lawyer all over the village. How is it that no one lets out the secret ?

(Hint: Notice that the hack driver asks the lawyer to keep out of sight behind him when they go into Fritz’s.) Can you find other such subtle ways in which Lutkins manipulates the tour ?

Answer:

Lutkins acts very cleverly. Wherever he takes the lawyer to find ‘Lutkins’, he gives out hints. These are to keep everything in secret. For example, Fritz looks at the lawyer hiding behind Bill and ‘hesitates’. Then he tells a lie.

Yes, he manipulates the tour cleverly. When he goes to Gustaffs barber shop, he first enters the shop. But the lawyer remains outside. In fact, he talks very confidently to the lawyer. His honesty and helpful nature impress him very much. But he plays a trick before it.

Question 3.
Why do you think Lutkins’ neighbours were anxious to meet the lawyer ? (CBSE 2011)
Answer:
The neighbours were anxious to meet the lawyer because he was a lawyer. A lawyer is supposed to be intelligent and clever. But Lutkins deceived such a man. This was really superb of him. So they were anxious to see such a lawyer who had been befooled.

Question 4.
After his first day’s experience with the hack driver the lawyer thinks of returning to New Mullion to practise law. Do you think he would have reconsidered this idea after his second visit ?
Answer:
No, he really changed his mind on his second visit. In his first visit he thought of the villagers as simple-hearted. But it was not so. They were crafty and deceptive as he learnt later. They also told lies as Lutkins proved so.

Yes, he would surely have reconsidered this idea after his second visit.

Question 5.
Do you think the lawyer was gullible ? How could he have avoided being taken for a ride ?
Answer:
Yes, the lawyer was surely gullible. If he had had a worldly experience, he would not have been befooled by Lutkins himself.

Talk About It

Question 1.
Do we come across persons like Lutkins only in fiction or do we encounter them in real life as well ? You can give examples from fiction, or narrate an incident that you have read in the newspaper, or an incident from real life.
Answer:
We do come across persons like Lutkins in our real life also. They are successful in deceiving people like Lutkins. They can easily be identified after their first or second tricks or deceptions.

The best example of such man is that of Mr. Natwarlal. He landed in jail after deceiving lots of people.

Yes, I remember one such incident. A young man known to me got his first salary. He was very excited. He wanted to give a little gift of gold to his mother. He went to the bullion market. A con man met. He told him that he could get him one real gold chain cheaply. The young man fell into his trap. He bought the chain. That was found to be fake one.

Question 2.
Who is a ‘con man’, or a confidence trickster ?
Answer:
A ‘con man’ is a trickster. He is a master at deceiving people like the young lawyer being deceived by Lutkins himself.

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NCERT Solutions for Class 10 English Main Course Book Unit 1 Chapter 5 Nature’s Medicines are part of NCERT Solutions for Class 10 English. Here we have given NCERT Solutions for Class 10 English Main Course Book Unit 1 Chapter 5 Nature’s Medicines.

Board	CBSE
Textbook	NCERT
Class	Class 10
Subject	English Main Course Book
Chapter	Unit 1 Chapter 5
Chapter Name	Nature’s Medicines
Category	NCERT Solutions

CBSE Class 10 English Main Course Book Unit 1 Health and Medicine Chapter 5 Nature’s Medicines

TEXTUAL EXERCISES

Question 1.
Read the following article “Nature’s Medicine Chest” and complete the exercise that follows.
Answer:
Students to read the text on their own. The textual exercise has completely been solved hereunder.

Question 2.
Some sub titles are given below corresponding to each of the paragraphs of the article that you have just read. Match the sub-titles with their paragraphs by writing the number of the paragraph in the space provided.

Answer:

(a) → 7
(b) → 1
(c) → 3
(d) → 5
(e) → 8
(f) → 4
(g) → 6
(h) → 2

Question 3.
Find words from the passage that mean the same or nearly the same as the following :

(a) filled with a certain quality (para 1) : _______________
(b) scented or perfumed or sweet-smelling (para 2) : _______________
(c) written work dealing with a subject systematically (para 3) : _______________
(d) people living at the same time as others (para 5) : _______________
(e) notably large or significant (para 5) : _______________

Answer:

(a) imbued
(b) aromatic
(c) treatise
(d) contemporaries
(e) considerable

Question 4.
Complete the following sentences on the basis of your reading of the text in Dl.

(a) After the Renaissance, the major shifts that occurred in the approach towards herbal plants were __________
(b) Isolation of compounds from plants to be used as drugs was the __________

Answer:

(a) the coming to the fore discoveries and inventions, rejection of alchemist’s elixirs and other magical remedies. Local plants were carefully collected and widely used to make infusions, decoctions and ointments.

(b) isolation of morphine from the opium poppy in 1803 and caffeine from coffee beans in 1819. It was also the quinine from cinchona bark, colchicines from meadow saffron both in 1820 and atropine from deadly nightshade in 1835.

Question 5.
Complete the following flowchart that traces the contributory processes leading to the development of the first modem drug from the willow tree.
Answer:

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