HS FIRST YEAR NOTES

Short Answer Questions: Why does the father feel that the seed was sown in a land that was not his own? Ans:  The father feels that the seed was sown in a land that was not his own because his son does not share his values and beliefs. Why does he say he has killed the seed? Ans:  He says he has killed the seed because he has lost his connection to his son. Do they have any kind of understanding between them? Ans:  No, the father and son do not have any kind of understanding between them. They are estranged from each other. What is the source of the father's anger? Ans:  The source of the father's anger is his frustration and grief at losing his son. What does the empty hand signify? Ans:  The empty hand signifies the father's longing for a connection with his son. Long Answer Question: Discuss the relationship between the father and son in the poem "Father to Son." How does the poem explore the theme of estrangement? Answer: The relationship between the father ...

1.  What does Verrier Elwin say about the museum in assam? Ans. Verrier Elwin says that there are no proper museums in Shillong or Guwahati. He reveals that the treasure of A ssam tribes could be found in more number in Oxford or Cambridge than in Assam itself. 2. What does the notice “The World’s most dangerous animal” at the cage in the zoo at Lusaka Zambia, signify? Ans: The notice in the cage signifies man as the most dangerous of animals living in the earth. Man is the only animal who can do almost anything in the world. He has used the earth brutally for its resources and doesn’t consider the adverse affect which his actions make. This has resulted in the destruction of nature. As a result of his actions the other animal life as well as plant life now face the threat of extinction. This is why Man is called the world’s most dangerous animal. 3. What difference does Verrier Elwi...

Short Answer Questions Q. What is Global Warming? Ans. Global Warming is the warming up of the Earth’s atmosphere due to certain manmade activities which causes the earth’s temperature to increase. If not checked the temperatures might rise to an alarming degree which could make life on earth impossible in the future. Q. What is Green Movement? Ans. The Green Movement is a movement worldwide which increases the consciousness of the million people contributing to the increase of Global Warming. It discusses the problems to be faced in the future and the solutions that mankind must take upon to make survival in the Earth possible in the near future. Q. What are Green House Gases? Ans. Those gases which trap the heat of the sun and help keeping the Earth at the right temperature are called Green House Gases. Eg. Carbondioxide, Carbonmonoxide, Methane, CFC etc Q. What is Sustainable Development? Ans. Sustainable Development means development of the world while considering the need of the f...

Short Answer Questions Q: What is the significance of the story of Wu Daozi and the cave in the painting? A: The story of Wu Daozi and the cave in the painting is a metaphor for the power of art to transport us to another world. It also suggests that the inner world of the artist is just as real as the external world. Q: How does the chapter challenge traditional views of art and creativity? A: The chapter challenges traditional views of art and creativity by suggesting that art is not just about creating a realistic representation of the external world. Rather, it is about expressing the inner world of the artist. The chapter also suggests that creativity is not something that is limited to a select few people, but rather something that everyone has the potential to develop. Q: What is the relationship between the artist and the viewer in Chinese landscape painting? A: In Chinese landscape painting, the artist is seen as a guide who helps the viewer to explore their own inner world. T...

1 mark questions: Question: Why did Ranga's parents decide to get him married? (1 mark) Answer: Ranga's parents decided to get him married because they were worried about his future. They felt that he needed a wife to take care of him and to help him settle down. Question: What did Ranga think about getting married? (1 mark) Answer: Ranga was not happy about getting married. He felt that he was too young to get married and that he was not ready to give up his freedom. Question: Who was Ratna? (1 mark) Answer: Ratna was Rama Rao's niece. She was a beautiful and intelligent girl. 2 mark questions: Question: What were the different views of Ranga's parents and Ranga on the issue of marriage? (2 marks) Answer: Ranga's parents were in favor of getting him married, while Ranga was not. Ranga's parents felt that marriage was a necessary step in life and that it would help Ranga to settle down. Ranga, on the other hand, felt that he was t...