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──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── IN-TEXT QUESTIONS ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Question: “Do we find patterns among the stars just for fun or is there some use of these patterns?” Answer: • Long ago, people used star patterns (constellations) to help find directions when traveling. • Sailors and travelers could recognize these patterns in the night sky and use them to navigate. … Read more
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── IN-TEXT QUESTIONS ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Question: “What will happen if the Sun is not visible for a few days? (1) We may have to depend on artificial lighting during the day. (2) … (3) …” Answer (sample ideas): • If there is no sunlight, plants cannot make food and might start to weaken. • We would … Read more
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── IN-TEXT QUESTIONS ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Question: “Which characteristics help you in differentiating yourself from a car? For instance, a car does not grow. Does it mean it is non-living?” Answer: • We can grow and breathe on our own, but a car cannot. • Because a car does not grow, breathe, or show other living features, … Read more
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── IN-TEXT QUESTIONS ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Question: “A small amount of puffed rice is mixed with chana dal. Can you think of separating the mixture by any method other than handpicking?” Answer: • Yes, we can use winnowing if there is a gentle breeze or we can blow air. Puffed rice is lighter and will blow away, … Read more
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── IN-TEXT QUESTIONS ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Question: “What observations can you make about your food from the data collected in Table 3.1? Do you eat the same kind of food in every meal or do your choices vary? Compare your list with those prepared by your friends. Find similarities and differences in the food consumed by you … Read more
सेवा में, संपादक महोदय, नवभारत टाइम्स, चिंचपोकली पश्चिम, मुंबई – 400011 दिनांक : ________ विषय: जल संरक्षण के महत्व पर लेख प्रकाशित करने हेतु। महोदय, मैं आपके सम्मानित समाचार पत्र का नियमित पाठक हूँ। आप अपने समाचार पत्र के माध्यम से समाज में जागरूकता फैलाने के लिए जो प्रयास कर रहे हैं, मैं उसकी सराहना … Read more
बी 702, महावीर मैजेस्टिक, गाँवदेवी रोड़, दादर पश्चिम, मुंबई – 400042 दिनांक : _____________ आदरणीय पिताजी, सादर प्रणाम। मैं यहाँ कुशलतापूर्वक हूँ और आपकी तथा माताजी की कुशलता की कामना करता हूँ। मुझे यह पत्र लिखते हुए बहुत दुख और शर्मिंदगी महसूस हो रही है। सप्ताह भर पहले मैंने जो आपके साथ दुर्व्यवहार किया था, … Read more
प्रस्तुत कथन पर आधारित एक मौलिक घटना लिखिए: आत्मविश्वास (Self-confidence) से बड़ी और कोई शक्ति नहीं है। मनुष्य की क्षमता (capability) को मापना कभी भी संभव नहीं रहा है। इंसान कब किस ऊंचाई (height) को छू ले, इसका अंदाज़ा (estimation) नहीं लगाया जा सकता। छोटी कक्षाओं में साधारण प्रदर्शन करने वाला विद्यार्थी कभी-कभी अचानक मेधावी … Read more
In-text Question (page 93) Question: On the basis of what you have read about these issues, do you think Indians were discontented with British rule? If so, how were different groups and classes dissatisfied? Answer: Yes, Indians were discontented with British rule. Different groups had different reasons: • Peasants were unhappy because high land taxes … Read more
A. IN-TEXT ACTIVITIES Activity 12.1 Question (text from the book): “Take a used ballpen refill and rub it vigorously with a piece of polythene. Bring it close to small pieces of paper. Take care not to touch the rubbed end of the refill with your hand or with a metallic object. Repeat the activity with … Read more