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Class 9

DESCRIPTIVE PARAGRAPH

Q1 The traits of a musician are given in the box overleaf. Use these and
write a short biography in about 100-150 words. You may collect more
information from the Internet, books in the library and other sources.

A. R. Rahman: Indian composer, singer, songwriter, music producer,


musician and philanthropist; born.in Chennai on 6 January 1967;
graduated from Trinity College, Oxford University; famous in integrating
Indian classical music with electronic music, world music and traditional
orchestral arrangements; recipient of the Padmashri and the Padma
Vibhushan awards; two Oscars and a Golden Globe; a notable
humanitarian and philanthropist; donates and raises money for a number
of causes and charities.

Answer:

A.R. Rahman (Allah Rakha Rahman) is an Indian composer, singer,


songwriter, music producer, musician and philanthropist who was born in
Chennai on 6 January 1967. Rahman was earlier known as A.S. Dileep
Kumar before he converted from Hinduism to Islam. He is a graduate from
Trinity college, Oxford Univeristy. His extensive body of work for film and
stage earned him the nickname of 'the Mozart of Madras'. He first debuted
with the movie 'Roja'.

He is famous in integrating Indian classical music with electronic music,


world music and traditional orchestral arrangements. He is the recipient of
the Padmashri and the Padma Vibhushan awards. He has won two Oscars
and a golden globe too. He is a notable humanitarian and philanthropist.
He does a lot of charity work too; he donates and raises money for a
number of causes and charities. Men like him are hard to find.

Q2.

One day you were commuting in a DTC bus. Unfortunately, your wallet
was left at home. The conductor gave you the ticket for free. You are
moved by his gesture. Describe him in 100-150 words.

Answer:

One day I was commuting on a DTC bus. Unfortunately, my wallet was left
at home. I had no money to buy the ticket and it was useless to plead
before the conductor. Every moment was adding to my anxiety, lest I
should be caught by the ticket checker and further consequences. The
conductor asked me to take the ticket but after knowing the truth he
offered me the ticket. I looked at him as if I was asking the reason and he
just smiled.

The conductor was a conscientious and kind- hearted person. He


understood my problem and so did not fine. I deboarded the bus thanking
him from the deep of my heart. I was moved by the behaviour of the
conductor and it had been an unforgettable experience of my life.

Q3. Write a short descriptive paragraph on the famous Indian scientist Sir
CV Raman in 100- 150 words on the basis of the following inputs.

Born on 7 November 1888 in Madras- Physician by profession-worked in


the field of light scattering-the discovery is known as 'Raman Effect'-won
Nobel Prize in 1930 for his discovery-elected 'Fellow of the Royal Society'
in 1924-in 1954 India honoured him with its height civilian award 'Bharat
Ratna'-breathed his last on 21 November 1970.

Answer:

Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman born on 7 November 1888, in the


former Madras Province of India (presently Tamil Nadu) was an Indian
physician who carried out ground- breaking work in the field of light
scattering. He discovered that when light traverses a transparent
material. Some of the deflected light changes wavelength. This
phenomena of "Raman effect" earned him the 1930 Nobel Prize for
Physics.

Raman was honoured with a large number of honorary doctorates and


memberships of scientific societies. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal
Society early in his career in 1924 and knighted in 1929. He later resigned
from the fellowship in 1968 for reasons unrecorded, the only Indian FRS
ever to do so.

In 1954, India honoured him with its highest civilian award, the Bharat
Ratna and celebrates National Science Day on 28 February of every' year
to commemorate the discovery of the Raman effect in 1928. Raman
breathed his last on 21 November 1970.

Q4.Look at the following points and develop them into a descriptive


paragraph.

• Name: Dr. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw

• Parents: Gujarati

Father Rasendra Mazumdar, formely head Brewmaster at United Breweries


Father Mazumdar suggestion study fermentation science.
• Education: Schooling from Bishop's Cotton Girls' High School Bachelor's
degree in Zoology from Bangalore University Went to the Federation
University (Australia) to study Malting and Brewing (1974) Aspired to
medicine but could not

• Chairperson and Managing Director: Biocon Ltd

Chairperson: IIM Bengalure

Recognition: Honoured with numerous national and international awards

• Special achievement: Listing in the Forbes Magazine as most powerful


woman in the world at 77th and 71st position in 2016 and 2017
respectively.

Answer:

Kiran Mazumdar Shaw is an Indian billionare entrepreneur and also the


chairperson and managing director of Biocon United (a Biotechnology
company) and is also the chairperson of IIM Bengaluru. Born to Gujarati
parents in Bengaluru. She did her schooling from Bishop's Cotton Girls'
High School and graduated with a bachelor's degree in zoology from
Bangalore University. She hoped to go to a medical school but did not
obtain a scholarship.

Her father, Rasendra Mazumdar was the head brewmaster at United


Breweries. He suggested her to pursue a course in fermentation science to
be trained as a brewmaster which was a very non-traditional course for a
woman. Mazumdar went to the Federation University in Australia to study
Malting and Brewing in 1974, the only woman enrolled in the brewing
course and earned the Master's degree in brewery in 1975.

She joined the Biocon Company as a trainee manager for a brief period at
Cork Ireland and then returned to India to start her own business. And the
rest is history. She has won several national and international awards and
honours today. She has been listed by Forbes as one of the most. powerful
women in the world at 77th and 71st positions in 2016 and 2017
respectively.

Q5.

PLACE

While describing a place there are some important steps:

• Break the description into 2-3 paragraphs.

•Each paragraph should have a topic sentence.

• Describe one aspect of the place in each paragraph.


• It is important to ensure continuity in paragraphs.

• If the description has to be written in one paragraph, then include all the
details briefly.

Question 6

You happen to visit Bhallard in the foothills of Kumaon. You collected


details about this place. Write a descriptive paragraph on the basis of the
following inputs in 100-150 words.

You Head To Bhallard, In The Kumaon Foothills

Fact File

Nearest Airport: New Delhi

Nearest Railway Station: Kathgodam (KKDM). Tickets are always in


demand and need to be booked well in advance. By

Road: From Delhi, NH 24 to Moradabad and Rampur and NH 87 to


Kathgodam; via Bhimtal to Ramgarh and from there to Nathuakhan via
Talla (lower) Ramgarh; From Nathuakhan, 4 km on the road towards
Hartola is Bhallard village.

• Facilities: Tourist attractions abound in several places: Nainital, Bhimtal,


Sattal, Ramgarh, Almora. A few home-stay options are available and need
to be "identified".

Attractions: Natural beauty is witnessed in its abundance in this region.


Lakes with boating facilities abound: for example Nainital, Bhimtal and
Sattal. The Kumaon hills are wonderful for trekkers, bird watchers, nature
enthusiasts and many an unspoilt hill- path beckons you. Orchards and
fruit- laden trees abound in the Nathuakhan/Bhallard area.

• Aah! Himalaya home-stay: The Aah! Himalaya home-stay package


(including breakfast, lunch, dinner and laundry) costs 24,000/- for a couple
per night. Up to two children (under 12) go free; children, older than 12
are charged a supplementary fee of ?500 per night. Single home-stays are
charged at ?2500 per night, Home-Stays are always pre- arranged with
the owner!

Answer:

Ballard in Kumaon district is a place where nature's beauty can be


captured. It is close to Kathgodam railway station. The nearest airport is
Delhi. From here one can either take a train or go by road. There are many
interesting places to stay there including home-stay options at Almora.
Nature's pristine beauty can be seen here. In Nainital, Bhimtal and Sattal
boating facilities are available. The Kumaon hills are a wonderful place for
bird watchers, nature lovers and trekkers. One can see fruit-laden trees in
Ballard. Home- stay option charge? 4,000/- night per couple with 2
children below 12 free.

Question 7

Write a descriptive paragraph on the following inputs in 100-150 words.,

FACT FILE

Nearest airport is at Jabalpur (165 km)

• Nearest town and railwayhead is Umaria (30 km). The other railway
stations are Jabalpur (165 km), Katni (102 km) and Satna (120 km).

There are varied government and private options for accommodation in


Tala village that adjoins the park.

• The park is open to visitors from October to June. But the best season for
viewing wildlife is November to April.

• Getting around: Maruti Gypsys are used to explore the park. The
reservation of these can be done at the Project Tiger office or the hotels
where one is staying. The tour is conducted by a guide and in the park
one must adhere to the allocated route.

The Bandhavgarh National Park is set amongst the Vindhya Hills and is in
the district of Shadol in Madhya Pradesh. It was declared a national park in
1968 and today covers an area of 437 sq. km. The park derives its name
from the most prominent hill fort of the area, which is (mythologically)
said to have been given by Lord Rama to his brother Laxman to keep a
watch on Lanka (Bandhav = Brother, Garh = Fort).

Answer:

Bandhavgarh National Park is situated in the state Of Madhya Pradesh.


The nearest airport is Jabalpur. It is in the Vindhya Hills, in the district'of
Shadol in MP. In the year 1968 it was declared as a National Park. This
park has a large biodiversity. The park has a large breeding population of
leopards and various species of deer. It is declared as the Bandhavgarh
Tiger Reserve in 1993. It covers an area of 694 sq. km.

The best time to visit this place to enjoy the wildlife is November to April.
There is a variety of accommodation available including Govt, guest
houses and private hotels. Maruti Gypsies are used to go around the park.
One can book these in advance either from the Project Tiger Office or from
the hotel where one is staying.

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