Good morning respected principal sir, teachers, elders brothers and sisters , friends and all the Guardians.
Today we gather to celebrate the remarkable role teachers play in shaping our lives. A teacher is more than just someone who just someone who imports knowledge; they are mentors, guides, and often, our greatest supporters. Their influence extends far beyond the classroom helping us grow not only academically but also as individuals.
Teachers inspire us to dream big, work hard and believe in ourselves. They have the power to unlock potential we never knew we had pushing us to achieve greatness.
On this Teachers Day, let’s take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for their dedication, patience, and endless encouragement. To all teachers: thank you for your unwavering commitment to shaping a brighter feature.
We know that Bonku Babu was a mild- manners man because
a) he never laughed.
b) he never reacted even when the students teased him.
c) he was afraid of the aliens.
Ans : (b)
2. Sripati Majumdar liked inviting people to his house because
a) he liked feeding them.
b) he could talk to them.
c) it made him feel important.
Ans : (c)
3.Chandi Babu was not interested to talk about rockets because
a) he had not seen them take off.
b) he was afraid of them.
c) he would get burnt if he went near them.
Ans: (a)
4. Nidhi Babu, Chandi Babu and others laughed
at Bonku Babu because (a) he was so quit
b) they thought he was stupid.
c) he wanted to know what would happen if aliens landed on earth.
Ans : (b)
5.Bonku Babu left Sripati Majumdar’s house early because
a) he was tired of being made fun of.
b) he wanted to rest home.
c) he wanted to meet the alien. Ans : (a)
6. The pink light shining all around in the bamboo grove was coming from
a) a giant football in the field.
b) a bowl of water with coloured fish in it.
c) an upturned giant glass bowl.
Ans : (c)
B2. Answer this questions
1. Why did everyone tease Bonku Babu?
Answer Bonku Babu is a meek and timid village school teacher. The villagers particularly his students and others tease him because of his shy, introverted nature and lack of assertiveness.
2.Whose house did Bonku Babu go to on weekends?
Answer: Bonku Babu went to the lawyer Sripati Majumdar’s house on weekends
3.How was Bonku Babu usually treated by Sripati Majumdar and his friends?
Answer : Bonku Babu was treated with ridicule and disrespect by Sripati and his friends, who mocked him for his timid and awkward nature.
4. What did Bonku Babu see in the bamboo grove?
Answer: He saw a pink light shining all around and an upturned joint glass bowl.
5. Why did Bonku Babu feel there was something strange about the night?
Answer : He likely felt strange because of the unusual humming sound and the pink light in the bamboo grove, which suggested something otherworldly or alien to him.
6. What happened after humming sound stopped?
Answer : After the humming sound stopped, the pink light likely disappeared, and Bonku Babu might have realised something extraordinary was happening, possibly related to the alien encounter he imagined.
D1. Fill in the blanks with the correct words from those given in brackets
1. The school is closed on __________ . (weekends/ wekends).
Answer: weekends
2. I love to__________ seashells from the seashore. (collect / colect)
Answer: collect
3. She borrowed my__________ when it started raining ( umbrella / umbrela)
Answer : umbrella
4. The moon is a________ of the earth.(satellite/satelite)a
Answer: satellite
5. Our science room has a glass Case full of __________ of plants and animals.( specimens/speecimens)
Answer: specimens
6. I saw a small mummy preserved in the _________ (musum/ museum)
7. The child felt an ________ current on touching the wire.(ellectrec/ electric).
8. We suddenly heard loud noise followed by the __________ of glass.( shattering/shattring)
Answer: shattering
9. The old man walked ________ because he had painful joints.(stiffly/steefly)
Answer: stiffly
10. My friend Sonal__________ that I go to her house on her birthday.(insested/insisted)
Answer: insisted
D2. Complete the words by reading there meanings
1 . p_zz_ _d — confused Ans : puzzled
2. in_ _s_ble — cannot be seen Ans : invisible
3. tr_d_t_ _n — a belief or practice Ans : tradition
4.wr_nk_ _d — crumpled or Christ Ans :wrinkled
5. r_p_ _ _ted — said something again and again Ans :repeated
6. im_ _rt_ _t — central or main Ans :important
7.n_rm_ _lly — usually Ans :normally
8. m_s_ _m — a place where valuable things are stored Ans :museam
The poem Self- Contained written by Walt Whitman, highlights the importance of independence and self reliance. It encourages individuals to believe in themselves, face challenges confidently and manage without always relying on others. The poem promotes inner strength and self confidence.
New Words:
Self-contained– not depending on other people
Placid — calm
Whine — complain all the time about e everything
Demented — crazy
Mania — uncontrolled desire to do something
Kneels to another — shows obedience to somebody
Answer this questions
1. What does Whitman mean by ‘ They do not lie awake in the dark and weep for their sins’?
Ans : This line suggest that animals don’t feel guilt or regret like humans do. They live naturally without dwelling on their actions or feeling remorse for things done in the past.
2. What does this line mean: ‘Not one kneels to another, nor to his kind that lived thousands of years ago’? Choose the correct answer.
a) Animals unlike humans, believe in hierarchy.
b) Animals cannot kneel.
c) Animals, unlike humans, don’t try to impress others of their species and don’t worship their ancestors either. Ans : c
3. What does ‘Not one is respectable and unhappy over the whole earth’ mean ?
Ans : This line means that animals are not concerned with ideas of respect and status as humans are. They are content and not weighed down by concerns about being respected or unhappy with their place in the world.
1. A person with no illness and injury is considered healthy. (True)
2. India has only government-run dispensaries and hospitals. (False)
3. Kerala has the poorest health service facilities in India. (False)
4. Medical tourism is a growing sector in India.
(True)
E. Very short answer type questions
1. What do you mean by health?
Answer– Health is a state of complete physical mental and social well-being, not marely the absence of disease or Infinity.
2. What are the factors on which the health of a person depends?
Answer– The health of a person depends on factors such as genetics, lifestyle, environment, access to health care, and socio- economic conditions.
3. How does the government private organisations and NGOs try to prevent or treat illness
Answer –they implement health policies, run awareness campaigns, provide vaccinations, offer healthcare services, and promote sanitation and hygiene.
4. List the reasons why large sections of the population do not have access to medical care.
Answer— Reasons include poverty, lake of healthcare, infrastructure, geographical barriers, and insufficient healthcare professionals in remote areas.
5. How does the government use the money paid by citizens is Texas
Answer—The government uses tax money to fund public services like healthcare, education, infrastructure, and social welfare programs.
F. Short answer type questions
1. What is Niti Aayog why was it formed
Answer— Niti Aayog is a policy think tank of the Indian government, formed in 2015 to replace the planning commission. It was created to provide strategic and technical advice on economic and social issues.
2. Explain the working of the public health care system
Answer— The public health care system in India is run by the government, providing affordable healthcare services to citizens through a network of hospitals, dispensaries, and healthcare centres. It focuses on preventive care, treatment, and health Promotion.
3. Write a not on Private Health Care system.
Answer — The private healthcare system consist of privately-owned hospitals clinics and healthcare providers. It offers high quality services but is often expensive and primarily accessible to those who can effort it or have insurance coverage.
4. India has become a destination for medical tourism. Elaborate.
Answer— India has emerged as a leading destination for medical tourism due to its advanced healthcare facilities, skilled medical professionals, and affordable treatment cost. Patients from around the world come to India for treatment such as surgeries, organ transplants and specialized medical care.
G. Long answer type question
1. What guidelines have been mentioned in the Directive Principles of State Policy related to healthcare? How do they ensure access of all the resources to all community.
Answer— In the field of healthcare, the Directive Principles of State Policy ensure that:
. Citizens get required means of livelihood.
. Equal pay for equal work is given.
. Sick, aged, unemployed and disabled get works, education, and public assistance.
. Maternity relief is given to working women.
. The level of nutrition and standard of living condition is raised and public health is improved.
To ensure available of resources, public health expenditure in a state is shared by the Central and State the government. NGOs and international organisation like WHO also provide assistant to public health care programmes.
C) He was looking forward to being pampered by his grandmother.
Ans — c
2. Who was Shantu?
a) He was an abandoned boy of ten years.
B) He was a friend of Jai
c) He was a boy travelling to Mumbai with his family on the same train as Jai.
Ans– a
3. What are children like Santu known as?
a) criminals b)homeless children c)whizzkids
Ans — b
4. Why was Shantu left behind by his own father?
a) Shantu was a naughty boy and he was left behind as a punishment.
b) He was not loved by his family.
c) His family was so poor that they could no longer look after him, his three brothers and two sisters.
Ans — c
5. What is the practice of making children work called
a) exploited labour b) children labour c)young labour
Ans– b B 2. nswer these questions.
1. What do you think would have happened to Shantu’s other brothers and sisters?
Ans – Shantu’s other brothers and sisters likely fates. They may have been abandoned or sent to work in hazardous conditions.
2. How are parents into sending their own children of to work
Ans–Parents are often tricked by promises of a better life for their children, which is a lie.
3. What kind of do working children late
Ans– The life of working children is difficult and dangerous. They are forced to work long hours, sometimes up to 16 hours a day in unsafe conditions.
4.In what kind of work/ factories are small children employed?
Ans — Small children are employed in various hazardous industries such as making crackers, working in construction sites, and Silk factories.
5. In what kind of conditions do such abandoned children live?
Ans — Abandoned children live in terrible conditions. They are often homeless, hungry, and have to fend for themselves. They might sleep on the streets, in small corners, or even in dangerous places like railway stations.
6.Why do you think Jai’s life changed forever after meeting Shantu?
Ans — Jai’s life changed because meeting Shantu opened his eyes to the harsh reality of child labour and poverty. It made him realise how fortunate he was and likely instilled in him a sense of empathy and a desire to help those less fortunate.
C 1. Think and answer
How is Shantu’s life different from Jai’s?
Ans — Shantu’s life is filled with hardship and survival struggles. He is an abandoned child, forced to work, faced to work in dangerous conditions to survive. On the other hand, Jai lives a comfortable life with his family. 2. Suggest a few ways to end child labour and exploitation
Ans — Following are few ways to end child labour and exploitation.
a) Enforce laws b) Provide education C) Rate awareness d) Support poor families.
Answer: The council of Ministers is headed by the Chief Minister and includes cabinet ministers and other ministers.
2. Deadlock
Answer: A situation where no progress can be made or no advancement is possible due to disagreement among parties or within a legislature.
3. Proportional representation
Answer : An electoral system in which seats in a legislature are allocated to political parties in proportion to the number of votes each party receives in an election.
4. Simple majority system
Answer: An election system in which the candidate or party that recieves more votes, than any other wins. It does not require an absolute majority.
E. Very short answer questions.
What is federalism?
Answer: Federalism is s system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units (like states and provinces.
2. How are the powers of a state government divided?
Answer: The powers of a state government are divided into three branches : the executive, the legislature, and the judiciary.
3. Write about the term of the Legislative Assembly.
Answer: The term of the Legislative Assembly is typically five years, unless dissolved sooner.
4. When are the sessions of the Legislative Assembly held?
Answer: Sessions are held at regular intervals, usually including Budget, Monsoon and Winter session.
5. Explain the composition of the state Legislative Council.
Answer:It’s composition includes members elected by the Legislative Assembly, graduates, teachers, and local authority members as well as members nominated by the Governor.
F. Short answer type questions
1. Describe the main functions of the state legislature
Answer: Making law,s approving the budget, debating policies, representing public interest, and holding the executive accountable.
2. Difference between the Legislative Assembly and legislative council
Answer: The Legislative Assembly is the directly elected lower house; The Legislative Council is the indirectly elected Upper house.
3. How is a Legislative Assembly constituted
Answer A Legislative Assembly is constituted through direct elections where representatives are elected by the voters in their respective constituencies. The number seats is determined based on the population of the state.
4. Mention Qualifications necessary to become an MLA
Answer: To become a member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) a person must be the citizen of the country, at least 25 years old, and meet other qualifications as specified by the electoral laws,such as not holding any office of profit under the government.
5. They Chief Minister is the real hat of the state executive elaborate
Answer: The Chief Minister is the head of the state government and leads the executive branch. They are responsible for implementing policies, overseeing the functioning of various departments, and representing the state both internally and externally.
G. Long answer type questions.
1. Describe the process by which a bill becomes a law.
Answer: A bill goes through several stages before becoming a law:
(i) Introduction: The bill is introduced in either house of the legislature.
(ii)First reading: The bill is read out and members discuss its general principles.
(iii)Committee stage: The bill is examined in detail by a committee.
(iv) Second reading: The bill is debated and may be amended.
(v) Third Reading: The final version of the bill is debated and voted on.
(vi) Approval by the other house: The bill is sent to the other house for similar consideration.
(vii) Presidential assent: If both houses pass the bill, it is sent to the president (or governor in case of state bill) for assent.
(viii)Becoming law: Once the president (or governor) signs the bill, it becomes law.
2. Write a short note on Council of Ministers.
Answer: The Council of Ministers composed of various ministers including Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of states and Deputy Ministers. They are responsible for different portfolios such as defense, finance, health etc. The Council of Ministers aids and advises the President (or Governor) and is collectively responsible to the legislature.
3. Explain the powers and functions of the Governor.
Answer: The Governor is the constitutional head of a state and performs various functions including:
(i) Summoning and Proroguing sessions of the state legislature.
(ii) Giving assent to bills passed by the state legislature.
(iii) Appointing the Chief Minister and other ministers.
1. Why did Mother Bear often punish Bhaloo when he was a little bear?
Answer: When he was a little bear, Mother Bear often punish Bhaloo for his mischief.
2.Why did Baloo and his sister whimper and squeal when there mother wanted to go out hunting at night
Answer Bhaloo and his sister whimper and Squeal when there mother wanted to go out for hunting at night, because she told them to go inside the cave.
3. What stories did Mother Bear sometimes tell the two children during the day?
Answer: Mother Bear sometimes tell them stories about the forest and the great world outside.
4. Who was the greatest enemy of Mother Bear and her family?What advice did she give to the children about him?
Answer: The tiger was the greatest enemy of Mother Bear and her family. Mother Bear warned the cups against sher.She told them that he was not to be trusted and so, they must never go near him or speak to him.
5. Why did Mother Bear want to go the orchard when the cubs were about three months old?
Answer:When the cubs were about three months old, Mother Bear wanted to go to the orchard, because the apples in the orchard on the hill are ripe and she wanted to bring some fruit for her cups.
6. What did she tell the cups before she left the cave?
Answer: Before she left the cave Mother Bear told her cups to be very careful for she heard that sher prowling about that afternoon and sound angry.
B. Complete the following sentences.
(a) Bhaloo’s small black nose was always sniffing because………….
Answer: he was in search of food.
(b) Mother bear often slept in the daytime because…………….
Answer: she was tired after being out all night.
(c) Bhaloo liked best to hear about sher because…………
Answer:he was there greatest enemy.
(d) Mother Bear had to push Bhaloo back into the cave because………..
Answer: it was dangerous outside.
(e) The two cups cried out with delight because………
Answer: they loved the red apples their mother brought home.
1. Why did Deepa and Bengi go to the cafe even though it had been closed?
Answer: Deepa was too curious to wonder what it was, so she went to the cafe that had been abandoned.
2. Why was the cafe closed?
Answer: The cafe was closed because it had been abandoned for years.
3. Why was Bengi scared of entering the cafe?
Answer: Because, he might have remembered that dogs weren’t allowed in cafes or perhaps something else bothering him.
4. Why had the inhabitants of the cafe become unhappy ghosts?
Answer: The inhabitants became unhappy ghost likely due to their unresolved attachment to the cafe and their previous lives as kitchen entities (like burnt burgers and site salads).
B. Complete the following sentences.
1. The ghosts suddenly became excited because………..
Ans: Deepa entered the cafe, and she was the first customer they had seen in years.
2. The deep fryer slipped from the hands of the smudge because………….
Ans: the smudge was reminiscing about the fires, it used to have all the time, and it lost control of the deep fryer.
3. The cafe caught fire because……….
Ans: the contents of the deep fryer fell into the red-hot element of the cooker, causing a ball of frame to hit the ceiling.
4. Not many people questioned how and why the cafe burnt down because………….
Ans: the cafe was already due to be demolished, so not many questions were asked about the cause of the fire.
Answer: Ramanatha went to meet the sage to seek his advice to and guidance, possibly to find a solution to his problems or to gain some sort of wisdom and or maagical help.
2. Was this meeting useful to him give reasons for your answer?
Answer: Yes, the meeting was useful to Ramanatha although the sage’s instructions did not result in a real magic potion, the process led Ramanatha to work diligently, which eventually helped him improve his life and accumulate wealth through hardwork and dedication.
Ramanatha and Madhumati
3. While Ramanatha was collecting the due, what did his wife do?
Answer: While Ramanatha was collecting the due, his wife Madhumati supported him by taking care of their home and possibly managing other responsibilities,which allowed him to focus to forecast on his task.
4.The sage asked Ramanatha to bring him five litres of due. What did Ramanatha decide to do so that he could collect this within the shortest period of time?
Answer: Ramanatha decided to plant banana trees as suggested by the sage and collect the due that settled on the leaves of these trees to gather the five litres of due.
5 ”This is cheating”why did ramanatha say this?
Answer: “This is cheating”Ramanatha said this when he realized that there was no magic portion and that the sage had tricked him into working hard and learning the value of patience.
6. There was no mugic portion, yet Ramanatha made a lot of money. What was the real magic?
Answer: The lesson in hard work and persistence that Ramanatha learned was the real magic,which eventually let him to success and wealth.
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