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This autobiographical prose lesson by Sudha Murty is narrated by the writer as a twelve-year-old girl living with her grandparents in a village in north Karnataka. Every week she reads aloud a serialised Kannada novel, Kashi Yatre by the popular writer Triveni, to her grandmother Krishtakka, who cannot read because she never went to school. The grandmother follows the story with intense interest and discusses each episode with friends. When the narrator goes away to a wedding for a week, the grandmother is left helpless: she cannot read the new instalment herself and is too embarrassed to ask a neighbour. The narrator returns to find her in tears. That night the grandmother resolves, at the age of sixty-two, to learn the Kannada alphabet, setting Saraswati Puja during Dassara as her deadline. Though the narrator childishly laughs at her, the old lady works with remarkable discipline and learns to read. On the festival day she touches her granddaughter’s feet, honouring her as a teacher. The story celebrates the dignity of self-reliance, the idea that learning has no age limit, and the deep respect owed to a teacher regardless of age or gender.
S Sudha Murty (author) The writer and narrator; later became a teacher in Computer Science. The story is a real memory from her childhood.
K Krishtakka / Avva The narrator’s grandmother. “Avva” means mother in north-Karnataka Kannada. Determined, dignified and eager to become independent.
K Kashi Yatre The serialised Kannada novel by Triveni about an old woman who longs to go to Kashi; the grandmother identifies deeply with its protagonist.
T Triveni A popular Kannada writer admired for an easy, convincing style; she died young but her novels remained beloved.
T Theme – lifelong learning The central message that “for learning there is no age bar” – determination can overcome any obstacle.
T Touching the feet (gesture) A reversal of custom: the elder honours the young girl as a guru, showing that a teacher must be respected irrespective of age or gender.
Q1 Why did the grandmother depend on the narrator to read the serial to her? Answer Q2 Why did the grandmother identify so strongly with Kashi Yatre? Answer Q3 Why was the narrator surprised to see her grandmother in tears? Answer Q4 What made the grandmother decide to learn to read? Answer Q5 Why did the grandmother feel too embarrassed to ask a neighbour to read for her? Answer Q6 How did the narrator first react to her grandmother’s decision? Answer Q7 What deadline did the grandmother set for herself and why? Answer Q8 What kind of student was the grandmother? Answer Q9 Why did the grandmother touch the narrator’s feet, and why was it unusual? Answer Q10 What is the main message of the story? Answer Q1 I Complete the given word web. Why is it important to learn how to read and write? Answer Q2 II Read the questions given below and share your answers with your classmates and teacher. 1. Which language(s) do your grandparents or elderly relatives speak? Answer Q3 II Read the questions given below and share your answers with your classmates and teacher. 2. How do they spend their time? How do you spend time with them? Answer Q4 II Read the questions given below and share your answers with your classmates and teacher. 3. What is your favourite experience with them? Answer Q5 II Read the questions given below and share your answers with your classmates and teacher. 4. What is something that the elderly in your family cannot do easily but enjoy watching you do? Answer Q6 III Read the following passage. Match the highlighted words with their meanings given in the box below. The casting for the (i) protagonist of our school's annual play was done after a lot of (ii) debate as many good actors had auditioned for the role. We had decided to present an (iii) episode from an inspirational story. It was a life story of a group of children who worked with the (iv) community to spread literacy. Every day, we reached school early to practise with (v) concentration. We waited (vi) eagerly for the final presentation. All of us played our roles in a very (vii) convincing manner as our theatre teacher had (viii) guided us well. Match: (i) protagonist Answer Q7 III Read the following passage. Match the highlighted words with their meanings given in the box below. (ii) debate Answer Q8 III Read the following passage. Match the highlighted words with their meanings given in the box below. (iii) episode Answer Q9 III Read the following passage. Match the highlighted words with their meanings given in the box below. (iv) community Answer Q10 III Read the following passage. Match the highlighted words with their meanings given in the box below. (v) concentration Answer Q11 III Read the following passage. Match the highlighted words with their meanings given in the box below. (vi) eagerly Answer Q12 III Read the following passage. Match the highlighted words with their meanings given in the box below. (vii) convincing Answer Q13 III Read the following passage. Match the highlighted words with their meanings given in the box below. (viii) guided Answer Q1 I Complete the cause and effect table given below based on Part I of the story. Share your answers with your classmates and teacher. 1. Cause: [blank] Effect: (i) The morning papers arrived late in the day and weekly magazines would come one day late. Answer Q2 I Complete the cause and effect table given below based on Part I of the story. Share your answers with your classmates and teacher. 2. Cause: The grandmother, Krishtakka, never went to school. Effect: (ii) [blank] Answer Q3 I Complete the cause and effect table given below based on Part I of the story. Share your answers with your classmates and teacher. 3. Cause: (iii) [blank] Effect: (iii) She was deeply interested in the story and discussed it with her friends. Answer Q4 I Complete the cause and effect table given below based on Part I of the story. Share your answers with your classmates and teacher. 4. Cause: The narrator went to a wedding for a week. Effect: (iv) [blank] Answer Q5 I Complete the cause and effect table given below based on Part I of the story. Share your answers with your classmates and teacher. 5. Cause: (v) [blank] Effect: (v) The grandmother never went to school. Answer Q6 I Complete the cause and effect table given below based on Part I of the story. Share your answers with your classmates and teacher. 6. Cause: The grandmother regretted not going to school. Effect: (vi) [blank] Answer Q7 II Do you think the narrator expected to see her grandmother in tears when she returned to the village? If yes, why? If no, why not? Answer Q8 III How might the narrator help her grandmother to fulfil her desire to learn to read and write? Answer Q1 I State whether the following sentences are true or false. Share your answers with your classmates and teacher. 1. The grandmother wanted to learn the Kannada alphabet to gain independence. Answer Q2 I State whether the following sentences are true or false. Share your answers with your classmates and teacher. 2. The grandmother asked someone in the village to read Kashi Yatre to her while the narrator was away. Answer Q3 I State whether the following sentences are true or false. Share your answers with your classmates and teacher. 3. The narrator was the grandmother's first teacher and taught her how to read Kannada. Answer Q4 I State whether the following sentences are true or false. Share your answers with your classmates and teacher. 4. The grandmother believed that there was no age limit for learning. Answer Q5 I State whether the following sentences are true or false. Share your answers with your classmates and teacher. 5. The grandmother touched the narrator's feet as a mark of respect for her as a teacher. Answer Q6 I State whether the following sentences are true or false. Share your answers with your classmates and teacher. 6. The narrator was disappointed with the progress her grandmother made in learning to read. Answer Q1 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 1. When I came back to my village, I saw my grandmother in tears. I was surprised, for I had never seen her cry even in the most difficult situations. What had happened? I was worried. 'Avva, is everything all right? Are you okay?' I used to call her Avva, which means mother in the Kannada spoken in north Karnataka. She nodded but did not reply. I did not understand and forgot about it. In the night, after dinner, we were sleeping in the open terrace of our house. It was a summer night and there was a full moon. Avva came and sat next to me. Her affectionate hands touched my forehead. (i) Complete the following sentence with the appropriate option. The phrase 'never seen her cry in the most difficult situations' tells us that the grandmother was ________________________. A. strong-willed B. understanding C. considerate D. bold Answer Q2 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 1. (ii) Complete the following with the correct option from those given in the brackets. Grandmother did not reply when the narrator asked if she was alright because she might have been too ________________________ (emotional/tired) to respond. Answer Q3 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 1. (iii) Identify the clue from the extract that indicates a rural setting with traditional customs. Answer Q4 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 1. (iv) Which lines of the extract establish a tender atmosphere? Answer Q5 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 1. (v) Which of the following aspect is NOT emphasised in the given extract? A. the emotional turmoil of the grandmother B. the affectionate bond between the narrator and her grandmother C. the grandmother's regret over her lack of education D. the narrator's concern for her grandmother Answer Q6 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 2. 'I have decided I want to learn the Kannada alphabet from tomorrow onwards. I will work very hard. I will keep Saraswati Puja day during Dassara as the deadline. That day I should be able to read a novel on my own. I want to be independent.' I saw the determination on her face. Yet I laughed at her. 'Avva, at this age of sixty-two you want to learn the alphabet? All your hair is grey, your hands are wrinkled, you wear spectacles and you work so much in the kitchen...' Childishly I made fun of the old lady. But she just smiled. 'For a good cause if you are determined, you can overcome any obstacle. I will work harder than anybody but I will do it. For learning there is no age bar.' (i) What does the grandmother's statement, "I want to be independent," reveal about her character? A. She wanted to be literate. B. She desires self-sufficiency. C. She wants to prove her intelligence to others. D. She feels pressured by society to learn. Answer Q7 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 2. (ii) Fill in the blank with the appropriate option from those given in brackets. The grandmother's determination shows that learning has no ___________________. (age limit/gender bias/cultural barriers) Answer Q8 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 2. (iii) Complete the following with a suitable reason. The narrator laughs at her grandmother's decision to learn the alphabet at the age of sixty-two because ___________________. Answer Q9 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 2. (iv) List any two qualities displayed by the grandmother. Answer Q10 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 2. (v) How can we say that the narrator is making assumptions about her grandmother? Answer Q11 II Answer the following questions. 1. Why do you think the grandmother felt embarrassed to ask someone else to read to her while the narrator was away? Answer Q12 II Answer the following questions. 2. Why does the narrator initially laugh at her grandmother's determination to learn at the age of sixty-two? Answer Q13 II Answer the following questions. 3. What significance does the story of Kashi Yatre have in both the grandmother's life and the story? Answer Q14 II Answer the following questions. 4. What does the grandmother's desire to learn the Kannada alphabet reflect about her? Answer Q15 II Answer the following questions. 5. What lessons can we infer from the grandmother's action of touching the narrator's feet? Answer Q16 II Answer the following questions. 6. What does the following line tell us about the broader theme of the story? 'For a good cause if you are determined, you can overcome any obstacle.' Answer Q17 II Answer the following questions. 7. How effectively does the story highlight the value of education in supporting personal independence? Answer Q1 I The expression 'hide and seek' is used in the text. This is called a binomial. Binomials are expressions consisting of two words, usually linked by a conjunction like 'and' or 'or', that are commonly used together in a fixed order. For example: odds and ends, right or wrong. Match the binomials in Column 1 with their meanings in Column 2. You may refer to a dictionary. Column 1: 1. sink or swim Answer Q2 I Match the binomials in Column 1 with their meanings in Column 2. Column 1: 2. on and off Answer Q3 I Match the binomials in Column 1 with their meanings in Column 2. Column 1: 3. mix and match Answer Q4 I Match the binomials in Column 1 with their meanings in Column 2. Column 1: 4. all or nothing Answer Q5 I Match the binomials in Column 1 with their meanings in Column 2. Column 1: 5. part and parcel Answer Q6 I Match the binomials in Column 1 with their meanings in Column 2. Column 1: 6. pick and choose Answer Q7 I Match the binomials in Column 1 with their meanings in Column 2. Column 1: 7. sooner or later Answer Q8 I Match the binomials in Column 1 with their meanings in Column 2. Column 1: 8. leaps and bounds Answer Q9 I Match the binomials in Column 1 with their meanings in Column 2. Now, use any five of the above binomials in sentences of your own. Answer Q10 II Read the following words from the text given in the box below. unhappy unusual unfortunately irrespective independent These words are made by adding suitable prefixes ('un', 'ir', and 'in') to give an opposite or negative meaning to the words. Now, make words by adding the suitable prefixes given in the box to the words from the text in Column 1. Write the prefixed words in Column 2. One example has been done for you. un im dis in mis extra Column 1: 1. popular (i) unpopular Answer Q11 II Column 1: 2. belief (ii) Answer Q12 II Column 1: 3. important (iii) Answer Q13 II Column 1: 4. respect (iv) Answer Q14 II Column 1: 5. correct (v) Answer Q15 II Column 1: 6. continue (vi) Answer Q16 II Column 1: 7. understand (vii) Answer Q17 II Column 1: 8. ordinary (viii) Answer Q18 II Column 1: 9. interesting (ix) Answer Q19 II Column 1: 10. possible (x) Answer Q20 III Identify any five words with prefixes from the story and make sentences using each. Answer Q21 IV In the sentence, "I knew, then, that my student had passed with flying colours", the phrase "passed with flying colours" is an idiom. It means outstanding performance. Now, match the idioms related to 'learning' given in Column 1 with their meanings in Column 2. You may refer to a dictionary. Column 1: 1. to hit the books Answer Q22 IV Match the idioms related to 'learning' given in Column 1 with their meanings in Column 2. Column 1: 2. to draw a blank Answer Q23 IV Match the idioms related to 'learning' given in Column 1 with their meanings in Column 2. Column 1: 3. to learn the ropes Answer Q24 IV Match the idioms related to 'learning' given in Column 1 with their meanings in Column 2. Column 1: 4. to rack one's brain Answer Q25 IV Match the idioms related to 'learning' given in Column 1 with their meanings in Column 2. Column 1: 5. to learn by heart Answer Q26 IV Match the idioms related to 'learning' given in Column 1 with their meanings in Column 2. Column 1: 6. burn the midnight oil Answer Q27 IV Match the idioms related to 'learning' given in Column 1 with their meanings in Column 2. Now, use these idioms in sentences of your own. Answer Q28 V Read the following sentences from the text and underline the verbs. 1. Secretly, I bought Kashi Yatre which had been published as a novel by that time. 2. I knew, then, that my student had passed with flying colours. In sentence 1, verb 'bought' is in simple past tense. In sentence 2, verb 'had passed' is in past perfect tense. We use past perfect tense to indicate two completed actions — one occurring earlier (later past) and the other more recently (recent past). The more recent action is expressed in the simple past, while the earlier action takes the past perfect tense. (i) Fill in the blanks with simple past and past perfect tense form of the verbs given in brackets. A. When the delegates _________ (arrive) at the conference, the keynote speaker _________ (already begin) the session. Answer Q29 V (i) Fill in the blanks with simple past and past perfect tense form of the verbs given in brackets. B. After the students _________ (learn) how to identify fake news online, they _________ (start) verifying information before sharing it. Answer Q30 V (i) Fill in the blanks with simple past and past perfect tense form of the verbs given in brackets. C. Before Kiran _________ (start) using digital payment platforms, she _________ (ensure) her understanding of online fraud prevention. Answer Q31 V (i) Fill in the blanks with simple past and past perfect tense form of the verbs given in brackets. D. By the time Varun _________ (recognise) the importance of budgeting, he _________ (exhaust) most of his savings. Answer Q32 V (i) Fill in the blanks with simple past and past perfect tense form of the verbs given in brackets. E. When Raghu _________ (log in) to the cybersecurity webinar, the instructor _________ (already discuss) the importance of strong passwords. Answer Q33 V (ii) Fill in the blanks with the correct form of verbs given in brackets. Last year, my parents and I A. _________ (take) a financial planning course. When we B. _________ (review) our expenses, we realised we C. _________ (spend) too much on unnecessary purchases. After my parents D. _________ (discuss) ways to save, I E. _________ (open) a savings account. By the time we F. _________ (set) our budget, the course G. _________ (already introduce) investment strategies. We H. _________ (hurry) to take notes, but many participants I. _________ (complete) their financial plans. Despite that, we J. _________ (enjoy) learning how to manage money wisely. Answer Q1 I You will listen to a speaker talk about digital literacy. As you listen, complete the following sentences with one to three exact words that you hear. (Transcript for teacher on page 259) 1. Literacy these days includes the ability to use _____________. Answer Q2 I You will listen to a speaker talk about digital literacy. As you listen, complete the following sentences with one to three exact words that you hear. 2. Digital literacy is also about protecting _____________. Answer Q3 I You will listen to a speaker talk about digital literacy. As you listen, complete the following sentences with one to three exact words that you hear. 3. Digital literacy enables the elderly to _____________. Answer Q4 I You will listen to a speaker talk about digital literacy. As you listen, complete the following sentences with one to three exact words that you hear. 4. Digital literacy encourages using the internet safely by helping us recognise ______________ and _______________. Answer Q5 I You will listen to a speaker talk about digital literacy. As you listen, complete the following sentences with one to three exact words that you hear. 5. The National Digital Literacy Mission helps people across the country by imparting _____________. Answer Q1 I Choose your topic and speak 'for' and 'against' for not more than one minute each. Topic 1: It is important to learn a new language apart from your mother tongue. Topic 2: Learning can happen only when you are young. Use the guidelines given below. Begin with speaking 'for' the topic for one minute. Your teacher will signal that it is time to switch sides. Then speak 'against' the topic for one minute. Answer Q1 I As a socially responsible citizen, you strongly believe that students can contribute significantly in promoting adult literacy. Write a letter to the Editor of a local newspaper emphasising the importance of student participation in adult literacy camps conducted by various organisations. Discuss the benefits of such initiatives for both students and society. Suggest effective ways to spread awareness and encourage more students to volunteer for this noble cause. Answer Q1 I India has 22 major languages according to the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. Each language has its own unique identity. Talk to your classmates and teacher and complete the given table with words from any five Indian languages. Language 1. Kannada 2. 3. 4. 5. Grandmother Avva Grandfather Mother Father Sister Brother Answer Q2 III Talk to your grandparents and find out which book or magazine they enjoy reading. Buy a copy of it and present it to them as a gift. Answer Q1 I Recall the lines of the National Anthem and complete the table given below with the names of the states, mountain ranges, and rivers mentioned in it. States/Provinces Mountain Ranges Rivers Answer Q2 II Work in pairs. Discuss what the words 'जय हे' (Jaya he) in the last two lines of the National Anthem convey. Share your answer with your classmates and teacher. Answer Q3 III Read the underlined words in the given lines of the poem. Choose the odd one out that does not correspond with the meaning of the underlined word. 1. She's peerless, let's praise her! valuable, incomparable, unmatched Answer Q4 III Read the underlined words in the given lines of the poem. Choose the odd one out that does not correspond with the meaning of the underlined word. 2. Many a sage has sanctified this land. blessed , purified, applauded Answer Q5 III Read the underlined words in the given lines of the poem. Choose the odd one out that does not correspond with the meaning of the underlined word. 3. And here all auspicious things are found. fortunate, fantastic, favourable Answer Q6 III Read the underlined words in the given lines of the poem. Choose the odd one out that does not correspond with the meaning of the underlined word. 4. Of hoary antiquity is Bharat, ancient times, recent past, time immemorial Answer Q1 I Fill in the blanks by choosing appropriate words from the box given below to complete the summary of the poem. warriors peerless Upanishads Ganga Buddha Himavant sages praise historical greatness Brahma-knowledge The poem is a tribute to India, celebrating its natural beauty, spiritual heritage, and 1. _______. The poet praises the 2. _______, describing it as mighty and unparalleled. The 3. _______ is depicted as generous and graceful, while the 4. _______ are honoured as sacred and unmatched. The poem highlights the contributions of 5. _______ and 6. _______ who have enriched the land with their bravery and wisdom. It also acknowledges the presence of 7. _______ and the teachings of 8. _______, highlighting India's deep-rooted spiritual and philosophical traditions. The poet repeatedly asserts that India is 9. _______, urging everyone to 10. ________ her. Answer Q2 II Complete the following features about the poem. 1. The impact on the readers (mood): __________ 2. The poet's attitude (tone): __________ 3. The rhyme scheme: ___________ 4. Examples of personification: _________ Answer Q3 III What is the impact of the refrain, 'she's peerless, let's praise her!'? Answer Q4 IV Complete the following sentence appropriately. India is metaphorically described as 'this sunny golden land,' suggesting that it is _________. Answer Q5 V The poet uses symbolism. Match the symbols in Column 1 to what they suggest in Column 2. Column 1: 1. Himavant Answer Q6 V The poet uses symbolism. Match the symbols in Column 1 to what they suggest in Column 2. Column 1: 2. Ganga Answer Q7 V The poet uses symbolism. Match the symbols in Column 1 to what they suggest in Column 2. Column 1: 3. Upanishads Answer Q8 V The poet uses symbolism. Match the symbols in Column 1 to what they suggest in Column 2. Column 1: 4. Gallant warriors and sages Answer Q9 V The poet uses symbolism. Match the symbols in Column 1 to what they suggest in Column 2. Column 1: 5. Brahma-knowledge and Buddha's Dhamma Answer Q10 V The poet uses symbolism. Match the symbols in Column 1 to what they suggest in Column 2. Column 1: 6. Sunny golden land Answer Q11 VI The poet uses imagery (descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures that appeal to the senses). Give any two examples from the poem. Answer Q12 VII What is the impact of the use of hyphens in the first stanza? Select the options that are true. 1. Creates deliberate pauses to reinforce the sense of admiration and pride 2. Emphasises the contrast between India's strengths and weaknesses 3. Lends to the lyrical quality giving it a measured, chant-like rhythm 4. Suggests hesitation or uncertainty in the poet's claims about India 5. Presents a key element of India's greatness before the hyphen and makes a strong assertion about its uniqueness after the hyphen Answer Q13 IX The poem is an ode. Now, identify examples from the poem that correspond to it being an ode. Answer Q14 X The poet uses allusion in the poem. Now, read the explanations and identify the matching allusions from the poem for the following. An allusion to the ancient Indian scriptures that form the philosophical core and symbolise deep wisdom and enlightenment. Answer Q15 X The poet uses allusion in the poem. An allusion to the concept of spiritual knowledge associated with self-realisation and ultimate truth. Answer Q16 X The poet uses allusion in the poem. An allusion to Gautama Buddha's teachings, which include compassion, non-violence, and enlightenment. This highlights India's role in shaping major religious and philosophical traditions. Answer Q1 I Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow. The mighty Himavant is ours- there's no equal anywhere on earth. The generous Ganga is ours- which other river can match her grace? The sacred Upanishads are ours- what scriptures else to name with them? 1. Complete the sentence. The word 'mighty' refers to the __________ of the Himavant. Answer Q2 I Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow. 2. Choose the correct option to complete the sentence given below. The question mark at the end of the fourth and sixth line of the extract is used to __________. (i) show doubt and uncertainty (ii) emphasise a point (iii) highlight confusion and hesitation (iv) reveal inquiry and curiosity Answer Q3 I Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow. 3. The poet uses the word 'generous' to describe the Ganga. Why? Answer Q4 I Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow. 4. Why has the movement of the river been described as graceful? Answer Q5 I Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow. 5. Fill in the blank with the correct option from the words given in the brackets. The poet is implying that the Upanishads are _________ (unmatched/abundant) in their wisdom and spiritual depth. Answer Q6 II Answer the following questions. 1. How does the poem reflect a strong connection to cultural identity and heritage? Answer Q7 II Answer the following questions. 2. What can you infer about the poet's attitude towards India from the repeated phrase 'she's peerless, let's praise her!'? Answer Q8 II Answer the following questions. 3. What does the line 'many a sage has sanctified this land' suggest about India's spiritual heritage? Answer Q9 II Answer the following questions. 4. How does the poet connect warriors and music to India's greatness? Answer Q10 II Answer the following questions. 5. How does this poem foster a sense of national pride? Answer Q1 I Complete the table by choosing words from the poem. Suffix Meaning Examples -ous full of, having the qualities of kindness 1. _______ous -ity the state of being very old or ancient 2. _______ity -est superlative form 3. ______est -less without something 4.______less Answer Q2 II Complete the following table by adding a different suffix to form new words. Also, create a sentence using the created word. One example has been done for you. Suffix Meaning Sentences -tion the action or process of Example: indicate—indication The dark clouds were an indication that it would rain soon. 1. -ive quality or nature of 2. -ment the action or result of 3. -ed past-tense version of a verb 4. Answer Q1 I You will listen to four people talk about the places they like to travel to. As you listen, write the speaker number for the two pictures given. (Transcript for teacher on page 260) 1. Speaker No. ____ 2. Speaker No. ____ Answer Q2 II You will once again listen to the four speakers. As you listen, match the given statements to the speaker. There are two statements that you do not need. (Transcript for teacher on page 260) Statement Speaker 1. The green surroundings look beautiful visually. 2. The group visits make even the difficult areas seem easy. 3. The quietness of the environment here leads to a peaceful experience. 4. The risk and thrill in such an area is what is most appealing. 5. The dry expanse promises to appeal to the spirit of exploration. 6. The sight of such beauty is very inviting and has to be captured. Answer Q1 I In pairs, take turns to speak about the aspects of your village/town/city that you feel are an asset. It could be about geographical, cultural, traditional features, or even its history. Use these cues to express your praise and admiration. One thing that I find truly wonderful about my village/town/city is... If I had to describe my village/town/city in one word, it would be... I have always been fascinated by the way the people of my village/town/city... What I want other people to know about my village/town/city is... When it comes to the scenery, my village/town/city truly shines because... I feel a deep sense of pride when I think about my village/town/city... Answer Q1 I Write a paragraph about a place that you have visited which has stayed in your memory. Remember to mention the following: Why did you go there? Who did you travel with? How did you prepare for the travel? Where did you stay? What activities did you do there? Answer Q1 I Search for poems or songs dedicated to India, your motherland, in your regional language. Share them with your classmates and explain their meaning too. Answer Q2 II In groups of six, prepare an interdisciplinary project on India's major geographical features. For each feature, describe the region, explain its importance in the lives of the people living there and mention the languages spoken in that region. Include one example of each of the following. Mountains - Himalayas, Western Ghats, etc. Rivers - Ganga, Yamuna, Krishna, Kaveri, Godavari, etc. Deserts - Thar Desert, Rann of Kutch, etc. Valleys - Kangra Valley, Nubra Valley, etc. Islands - Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, etc. Plateaus - Deccan, Malwa, Meghalaya, etc. Answer
Who is the author of "How I Taught My Grandmother to Read"?
A Asha Nehemiah B Sudha Murty C Triveni D Temsula Ao
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