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BSE ODISHA CLASS X NOTES
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       LONG TYPE SUBJECT WISE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS-
*PROSE SECTION*

BSE ODISHA CLASS X NOTES ENGLISH: LETTER TO GOD

No.1 Q.How was Lencho’s prediction materialized?

Ans.Lencho needed a shower for his corn field. One day he was looking at the sky expecting good rain. While he was having his dinner, it began to rain to his prediction and continued for an hour along with hailstones. He came out of the house to have the pleasure of feeling the rain on his body.

N0.2 Q. Why did not Lencho feel a little surprise after getting the money he asked for?

Or,Why did Lencho write his second letter?

Ans.When the postman handed over the letter to Lencho, he marked the inner happiness of Lencho. He showed not even least surprise on seeing the money. Because he had an abiding faith in God. But he became angry when counted the money. He was sure that God couldn’t have made a mistake. He mentally prepared to write his second letter asking for the rest money.

No.3 Q.How did the rain change? What was the outcome of Lencho’s corn field?

Ans. Lencho hoped that the rain would stop after a short time, but it continued for an hour along with hailstones. Strong wind began to blow. Lencho’s corn field was covered with snow.It was totally destroyed. Not a leaf remained on the tree.

No.4 Q. What was the postmaster like? Why did he send the money to Lencho?

Ans. The postmaster was a fat and amiable person. He did not want to shatter Lencho’s abiding faith on God. For this only he was determined to send the money, Lencho asked for. He collected some money from others and gave a part of his salary and sent the money to Lencho having signed only ‘God’.

N0.5 Q. Why did Lencho write his second letter?

Ans. When the postman handed over the letter to Lencho, he was happy. But he became angry when counted the money. He was sure that God couldn’t have made a mistake. He mentally prepared to write his second letter asking for the rest money,and requested God not to send the money through mail because the post office employees were a bunch of crooks.

BSE ODISHA CLASS X NOTES ENGLISH: TRYST WITH DESTINY

No.1 Q. What are the features of a progressive nation?

Ans. The vital features of a progressive nation are favouring rapid political or social reforms that aim to make a system fairer. Progressive means freedom in the fields of political and social. A progressive nation has its own legislation, administration and judiciary system.

No.2 Q. How does Nehru address the people on the other side of the borders?Ans.In his speech Nehru addresses the people on the other side of the borders as our brothers and sisters. They are our Pakistani people who have been cut off from us by political boundaries. He also added that,they are of us and remain of us whatever may happen. We shall be sharers in their good or ill-fortune alike.

No.3 Q. Who is the greatest man of our generation? What has been his ambition?

Ans.Gandhiji is the greatest man of our generation. His ambition was to wipe out every tear from every eye. To do this may be too difficult for us. But as long as there are tears and sufferings, so long our work will not be over. Every Indian has to try their level best to fulfill the ambition of Gandhiji.

No.4 Q. What does Nehru opine about communalism?

Ans.Nehru opines that communalism is religious bad remarks. It breaks unity and

brotherhood between religious communities. It is born out of narrow-mindness of a community against the other. Nehru warns against communalism because no nation can be great whose people are narrow in thoughts or in actions. He appeals to the people to guard themselves against communalism.

No.5 Q. What does Nehru mean when he says that India will awake to life and freedom?

Ans.In his speech delivered in the constituent Assembly on the midnight of August 14, 15, 1947, Nehru says that India will awake to life and freedom. This means when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom after a long period of slumber and slavery. It is a great thing for all Indians.

BSE ODISHA CLASS X NOTES ENGLISH: KAPIL DEV

No.1 Q. How did Kapil Dev win the heart of East African cricket lovers?

Ans.Kapil Dev played wonderfully against East Africa. As a bowler he did not give any chance to the opponents to collect runs. As a magnificent batsman, he hit many a towering six and made his team win and won the hearts of East Africa cricket lovers. Towards the end of the tour in three day game the strongest East Africa side found him almost unplayable.

No.2 Q. Why did Gavaskar think that Kapil Dev was a quick learner?

Ans.In the Wills Trophy Gavaskar advised Kapil Dev to come closer to the stumps in order to

make his out swinger more effective. In the next over Kapil Dev bowled as per Gavaskar’s advice and became success. Then Gavaskar thought that Kapil Dev was a quick learner and he had willingness to learn.

No.3 Q. How did Kapil become a household name where cricket was played?

Ans.The Indian cricket team won the Prudential World Cup in 1983 under the captaincy of Kapil Dev. It brought glory for India and a special place in the side of Australia, England and West Indies. With such win Kapil became a household name in the world where cricket is played.

No.4 Q. What were the turning points in favour of India in the Prudential World Cup 1983?

Ans.There are two turning points in favour of India in the prudential world cup in 1983. Kapil’s making 175 not out and bowing 4 overs of tight medium pace which did not give Zimbabwe players any respite at all. Then India team became a strong team and took a seat in the side of Australia, England & West Indies.

BSE ODISHA CLASS X NOTES ENGLISH: AIR POLLUTION

No.1 Q. What is the general composition of air?How is air said to be polluted?

Ans.Air is a mixture of gases. It is comprised with different gases in a certain ratio such as 78% Nitrogen, 21% Oxygen, a little less than 1% of Argon and 0.03% of Carbon dioxide. It is the general composition of dry or pure air. If the general composition is changed or irritating gases enter the atmosphere or oxygen level reduces, the air is said to be polluted.

No.2 Q. How doAutomobiles contribute to air pollution?

Ans.Automobiles are 60% responsible for air pollution. They release maximum of carbon monoxide to our atmosphere which is the most harmful among the air pollutants. The number of automobiles is increasing day by day to meet the demands of exploding population.

No.3 Q. What are the effects of air pollution?

Ans.Air pollutionhas its damaging effects on human body, plants and large building and rubber tyres. It causes eye irritations scratchy throats and respiratory disorders. It damages flowers and vegetable crops. The rubber tyres become cracks and the fine large buildings become shabby. Building surfaces also deteriorate.

No.4 Q. What are the effects of acid rain?

Ans.Rain along with chemicals such as sulphurous acid, nitrous acid is called acid rain. It turns the water acidic. The water of the lakes and rivers turns acidic as a result fish is died, forests are destroyed& the nutrients of soil are leached away.

No.5 Q. What are the ways to control air pollution?

Ans.There are three basic approaches to control air pollution namely preventive measures, dispersal measures and collection measures.In preventive measures we should change the raw material, In dispersal measures rise the heights of smoke stacks, in collective measures we redesign the equipment to trap pollutants before they escape into the atmosphere.

BSE ODISHA CLASS X NOTES ENGLISH: SCHOOL’S GOODBYE

No.1 Q. What are the impediments that students should avoid?

Ans.There are several impediments that students should avoid. Those are gambling, drinking and smoking etc. Gambling is a mean game in which money is betting. One gets something for nothing. It makes one’s character lose. Smoking stunts the body and clouds the brain. Drinking is the deadly enemy of health and efficiency.

No.2 Q. What is the priceless possession of an individual?

Ans. Bright character is the priceless possession of an individual. It is an old saying that “money is lost nothing is lost, if health is lost something is lost, If character is lost everything is lost.” Character is like a sheet of white paper in which a spot can be easily found. Hence students should keep their character untarnished.

No.3 Q. Describe ‘good health’ is key to success?

Ans. A sound body bears a sound mind. A sound mind creates our creative power. And creativeness brings a real success in life. Good health as well as untarnished character, courteous manners, loyalty to the duties brings success in life. So we can say, good health is key to success.

No.4 Q. Who should the students seek advice from if they are not able to decide in the right profession?

Ans. Lord. E. Percy advices the school leavers to be careful about choosing a trade or profession. He warns them to avoid an occupation that leads nowhere. They should take the trade or profession that will give them an interesting and happy future. If they fall in hesitation on choosing the trade, they will take the advice of a teacher.
  
*POETRY SECTION*

ALL THINGS BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL

                                                        C.F.ALEXANDER

READ THE POEM CAREFULLY AND ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS

1.All things are – and Beautiful.

2.All things are – and wonderful.

3.The lord God made them all.Here ‘them’ refers to--.

4.All creatures --- are made by the God.

5.Each little flower that --- is made by the God.

6.Each little Bird that --- is made by the God.

7.God has given --- to each little flower.

8. God has given --- to each little Birds.

9.The mountain looks ---.

10.Where is the river running by?

11.What Brightens up the Sky?

12.When does the cold wind blow?

13.The Summer Sun is ---.

14.We find --- in the garden.

15.He made them everyone. Here ‘He’ refers to ---.

16.We find --- in green wood.

17.An open area of grassyland is ---.

18.Where do we play?

19.Why are the meadows useful for us?

20.We find rushes ---.

21.We gather --- everyday.

22.God has given us eyes to see ---.

23. God has given us lips to ---.

24.Who is said Almighty?

25.All things ‘Bright and Beautiful’ is composed by ---.

26. All things ‘Bright and Beautiful’ is included in ---.

27.C.F.Alxander was born in --- year.

28.Where was C.F.Alxander born?

29.What are the famous works of C.F.Alxander ?

30.Why was C.F.Alxander famous for?

 

ANSWERS 1.Bright 2.wise 3.creatures 4.great & small 5.opens 6.sings 7.glowing colours 8.tiny wings 9.purple 10.purple headed mountain 11.sun set and morning 12.winter 13.pleasant 14.ripe fruit 15.the lord God 16.tall trees 17.meadows 18.meadows 19.we play there & they are pleasant to see 20.by the water 21.rushes 22.see his creation 23.praise his creation 24.The Lord God 25.C.F.Allexandar 26.hymns for children 27.1818 28.Dublin.Ireland 29.Hymn for children, Christmas carol etc. 30.Hymns & poems

WE ARE SEVEN

WILLIAM WORDSWORTH.

1.The poet of “We Are Seven” is ---.

2.The age of the girl whom the poet met was ---.

3.The girl said that they are – brothers and sisters.

4.The poet of “We Are Seven” met a – girl.

5.The hair of the girl was -– round her head.

6.The curly thick hair of the girl -- round her head.

7.—of the girl made the poet glad.

8. The eyes of the girl were ---.

9.The girl was wildly ---.

10.Two of the brothers and sisters of the girl dwell at --

11. Two of the brothers and sisters of the girl were gone to –.

12. Two of the brothers and sisters of the girl lie in --

13.The girl dwell in ---.

14. “Maid” means ---.

15. Two of the brothers and sisters of the girl lie beneath the --.

16.The – of the girl were alive.

17.The graves of the two brothers & sisters of the

girl are – steps from her cottage.

18.The girl knit her – near the graves.

19.The girl – her kerchief near the graves.

20.The girl si upon the ---..

21.The girl sings a song for --.

22.The girl eat – in supper.

23. Who died first?

24.Who released of her pain?

25. The girl played round the grave of jane with --.

26. The name of the brother of the girl given in

 the poem is --.

27.Her brother – was forced to go.

28.The girl run and slide on --.

29.According to the poet dead persons are in ---.

30. “Rustic” means -- .