NIOS 10th ENGLISH 202 Question Paper April 2024 SET C PART B

NIOS ENGLISH 202 Question Paper April 2024 

SECTION - D

"LITERATURE"

Answer the following questions in one or two sentences each.

Q29. Why was Pt. Nehru not able to send gift to Indira on her birthday? (A Birthday Letter)

Answer - Pt. Nehru was unable to send gift to Indira on her birthday because he was in prison and could not send a physical gift to Indira on her birthday. Instead, he wrote her a letter as a gift, sharing wisdom and guidance.

Q30. What task was assigned to Mr. Tribhuwandas Patel? (Co-operate and Prosper)

Answer - The task assigned to Mr. Tribhuvandas Patel was to unite the disorganized farmers of Gujarat and start a co-operative dairy unit to provide them with a steady source of income and stop being cheated by middlemen.

Q31. How did Kondiba suddenly become a hero? (Kondiba - A Hero)

Answer - Kondiba Gaikwad became a hero after he bravely saved a young boy named Arvind, who had fallen into a dangerous well in the Golibar slum of Mumbai. Despite being blind and a beggar, Kondiba jumped into the muddy well multiple times and saved him.

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What pets did Indians and Europeans have in those distant days and what were the specialities of the birds?

Answer - In those days, Indians and Europeans kept pet parrots, parakeets, and lovebirds. These birds were skilled mimics, learning mantras and household phrases. Some even repeated admonitions like "Padho, beta, padho!" to children and for the benefit of boys like me, ‘Don’t be greedy, don’t be greedy!’.

Q32. Why did the Master scold the crowd for using the words 'beast' or 'brute'? (The Tiger Comes to Town - I)

Answer - The Master scolded the crowd for using the words "beast" or "brute" because he believed these were ugly words created by humans out of arrogance. He felt that humans think of all other creatures creatures as wild which is unfair.

Q33. How did the author and his relative became fond of smoking? (Stealing and Atonement)

Answer - The author and his relative became fond of smoking after seeing their uncle smoke. They did not like the smell but enjoyed blowing out smoke. Since they had no money, they collected cigarette stubs thrown by their uncle and later stole coins from a servant’s pocket money to buy Indian cigarettes.

Q34. What must we do if we want fresh air and water in the future? (A Prayer for Healing)

Answer - To ensure fresh air and water in the future, we must take care of the earth, protect the forests, and stop pollution. By working together, we can help restore and preserve nature for future generations.

Q35. Why are words referred to ghosts in the poem 'The Truth'?

Answer - In the poem "The Truth," words are called "ghosts" because, even though we can't see them, they stay in our minds and can cause emotional pain, like how a ghost can still be felt even if it's not visible. Hurtful words can have a long-lasting negative effect, even after they are said.

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