What does the author notice one Sunday afternoon? What is his mother’s reaction?

What does she do?

The author, while doing his homework noticed the smoke pouring in through the seams of the ceiling. The room was
filled with the smoke very quickly. The author and his mother ran outside to save their life. His mother ran out of the
house with a small metal box full of important documents. She became so crazy that she rushed back to the house
just after dropping the box.

Why does he break down in tears after the fire?

The author’s house was completely burned down. Five hours later when the fire was finally put out, he realised at
once that his cat was nowhere. He had to face the loss of old school, his house and cat. In such a state, he cried
and broke down in tears.

Why is the author deeply embarrassed the next day in school? Which words show his fear and insecurity?
The author was full of remorse as he was left with nothing. He didn’t have proper dress and study material. He had
no backpack. He had the feeling of insecurity. All things appeared strange to him. He was shocked deeply and
seemed frustrated. The words uttered by him “Was I destined to be an outcast and a geek all my life? I didn’t want to
grow up, change or have to handle life, if it was to going to be this way. I just wanted to curl up and die” reveal his
fear and insecurity.

Why could not Toto and Nana become friends?

Toto was very naughty and wicked and could not stay still for a long time. Nana was a well behaved and docile
animal. When they were together Toto bit on the long ears of Nana and Nana got annoyed with Toto. Thus, Nana
and Toto could not become friends.

Who was Nana? How did Toto tease Nana?

Nana was the family donkey. Toto was kept in the stable with Nana, where Toto used to tease Nana by fast biting on
to her long ears with his sharp little teeth. Even Nana got fed up with Toto.

In what way is Iswaran an asset to Mahendra?

Iswaran was an obedient person. He was Mahendra’s cook. He was very caring and hardworking. He did all the jobs
such as cooking meal, washing clothes and chatting with Mahendra at night. He obeyed his master with full
dedication. So, he was an asset to Mahendra.

Who was Iswaran? What all he did for his master?

Iswaran was Mahendra’s cook, he was an asset to him. He cooked for him, washed his clothes and chatted away
with his master at night. He often narrated stories which were very convincing.

Behrman has a dream. What is it? Does it come true?

Behrman had a dream to paint a masterpiece in his life. He kept waiting for the opportunity to give it a practical
shape. Yes, he could materialize his dream when he painted the last leaf of the ivy creeper.

What is Behrman’s masterpiece? What makes Sue say so?

Behrman was a 60-year-old artist who had a dream to paint a masterpiece. His painting of an ivy leaf was his
masterpiece which saved the life of Johnsy. It was such a painting that it was not easy to make out whether the leaf
was real or it was just a painting. When Behrman died painting this life-saving painting, Sue called it a masterpiece.

Why does the Happy Prince send a ruby for the seamstress? What does the swallow do in the seamstress’
house?
The seamstress was tired due to overwork. She was so poor that she could not buy oranges for her little sick son.
Her son was thirsty. The Happy Prince saw the poor lady and her son. He felt pity for them. So, he sent a ruby for
her. The swallow came to the poor woman’s house and laid the ruby on the table beside her. The bird fanned the
boy’s forehead with wings and flew back to the Happy Prince

For whom does the prince send the sapphires and why?
The playwright was very poor. He was incapable of buying food and firewood. The prince sent the sapphires for the
playwright so that he could finish a play for the director of the theatre in time. The princes sent his second sapphire
to a poor match girl. Her matches had fallen into the gutter. She was afraid that her father would beat her for this
loss. So, she was helped by the prince by sending her the second sapphire.

Why did the swallow not leave the prince and go to Egypt?
At first, the swallow was willing to go to Egypt just after discharging his duty properly. But when he saw Prince’s
activities of charity and kindness he got impressed. On the other hand, now, the Happy Prince had become totally
blind due to the deeds of charity. In this condition, he could not leave the prince helpless. He left the idea of going to
Egypt and decided to serve the prince.
What are the precious things mentioned in the story? Why are they precious?
The leaden heart of the Happy Prince and the dead swallow are the two precious things mentioned in the story.
They are precious as they did various deeds for the welfare of people and sacrificed their lives for the sake of
others.

Central Idea of the Poem

Subramania Bharati encourages us to be strong both in mind and body. He uses the wind as a symbol of difficulties
and challenges in life. Just as a strong wind can shake weak things but cannot harm the strong, life’s problems
trouble only those who are not prepared to face them. If we develop inner strength and confidence, these challenges
will not break us. Instead, they will help us grow. The poet suggests that when we become strong, the wind, or
difficulties, will no longer be our enemy but our friend.
Theme of the Poem
The poem teaches us an important lesson about facing hardships with courage and determination. The wind
represents the struggles and obstacles we all encounter in life. Instead of being afraid or running away from them,
we should learn to face them bravely. The poet advises us to build our strength so that we do not get discouraged
by difficulties. If we remain firm and fearless, challenges will make us wiser and stronger. The poem inspires us to
accept hardships as a part of life and use them as opportunities for growth.

Where was the shehnai played traditionally? How did Bismillah Khan change this?
Answer:
The shehnai was played traditionally in the temple at the royal courts and on the occasion of weddings. The credit
must go to Bismillah Khan to take this instrument onto the classical stage.

When and how did Bismillah Khan get his big break?
Bismillah khan got his big break in 1938. The All India Radio opened in Lucknow and Bismillah khan played shehnai
on radio. He soon became an often-heard player on radio. He became the first Indian to greet the nation with his
shehnai from the Red Fort on 15th August 1947.

Essay Writing

1.Write an essay about mobile. Mobile phones. have become a crucial part of
modern life. They allow us to communicate with others instantly, no matter where we are with mobile phones), we
can make calls, send messages, browse the internet, and use various applications. They are useful for students,
Professionals, and businesses in many ways.

Students use mobile phones to access online classes and educational resources Professionals rely on them for
wore- related communication and productivity. Mobile banking, shopping and navigation have also become easier
due to Smartphones. However, excessive use of mobile phones can be harmful. fire on social media, which affects
their productivity and mental health. Using Phones while driving the road accidents or wireline on can be led to
serious

• Radiation from mobile phones may cause health issues if used for long hours. Children and teenagers should use
mobile phones in a controlled manner to avoid addiction. Parents must monitor their children's screen time and
encourage outdoor activities. To use mobile phones wisely, we should limit screen time and avoid unnecessary
distractions. A balanced approach ensures that we enjoy the advantages of mobile phones without negative
consequences. Technology should serve us, not control us.

2.Water Conservation Essay

Water is very important for all living things on Earth. We need it for drinking, cooking, farming, and many other daily
activities. Even though 70% of the Earth is covered with water, less than 2% is safe for humans to use. This small
amount must be shared by people, animals, and plants. Many places already face water shortages and droughts. If
we do not save water, future generations may suffer. Water conservation is necessary to ensure we have enough
for everyone.

We can start saving water with small actions every day. Turning off taps while brushing and fixing leaks helps a lot.
Farmers should use better irrigation methods to avoid wasting water. Factories must clean their waste before
releasing it into rivers. Water pollution is also a big problem. Chemicals, plastics, and garbage make water unsafe
for drinking and harm nature. Keeping water sources clean is as important as saving water.

If we waste water, we may not have enough in the future. Governments and schools should teach people how to
save water. Communities must work together to protect rivers and lakes. Every drop of water is precious and should
not be wasted. Small changes in our habits can help conserve water. Water is life, and without it, we cannot survive.
Let’s act today to save water for the future.