8 A BIRTHDAY LETTER || NIOS - SECONDARY COURSE || ENGLISH-202 CLASS-X

 CHAPTER-8 A BIRTHDAY LETTER

INTEXT QUESTIONS 8.1 

1. In which jail was Pt. Nehru imprisoned by the British?

Ans:Pt. Nehru was imprisoned in Naini Jail by the British.

2. Why was Pt. Nehru not able to send a gift to his daughter on her birthday? 

Ans: Pt. Nehru was not able to send a gift to Indira on her birthday because he was imprisoned by the British in Naini Prison.

3. What did Pt. Nehru not like to do? 

Ans: Pt. Nehru did not like to sermonise and give advice.

4. Why did Pt. Nehru dislike lecturing?

 Ans: One-sided affair that lacks opportunity to talk and discuss. 

– people get bored 

– might not like sermons.

5. What suggestions did he give to Indira in his letter to her?

Ans:Nehru suggested that Indira should talk and discuss with others what is right and what is wrong before taking a decision. 

6. Imagine that you want to discuss something very important with your friend. Would you write a letter, email, call up (phone) or discuss it face to face? Give reasons for your answer.

Ans:If I want to discuss some thing very important with my friend. I would like to discuss it face to face because face to face discussion clears all the things and it is easy to communicate. 

INTEXT QUESTIONS 8.2 

1. Which two factors make ordinary men heroes?

Ans:The two factors that make ordinary men heroes are: 

a. full faith in a great cause 

b. love and respect for the nation  

2. Who according to Nehru has inspired millions of people to fight for freedom?

Ans: According to Nehru Mahatma Gandhi inspired millions of people to fight for freedom from the British. 

3. What does the phrase ‘great drama’ refer to? 

Ans: The phrase ‘great drama’ refers to men, women and little children coming out in great numbers to take part in the fight for freedom. 

4. Who inspires you the most in your life? What are the qualities that he/ she has that you admire the most? Why do you admire this person?

Ans: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam inspires me the most in my life. He is very loving, smart, successful, brave and very helpful.I admire him because he always think about the development of our country and the people. He committed to his task of national building.

 INTEXT QUESTIONS 8.3 

1. What soldier-like qualities does Pt. Nehru want Indira to develop? 

Ans:Nehru wants Indira to develop qualities like respect for her country’s honour, trust, patriotism, the ability to identify right from wrong and the belief in fighting for her country’s freedom.  

2. Why do people hide things? 

Ans:People hide things because they are afraid of what they are doing as they are not sure whether it is wrong or right, and they fear the consequences. 

3. Under whose leadership did the freedom movement take place?

 Ans:The freedom movement took place under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi. 

4. During the freedom movement, what did Gandhiji focus on? Answer with reference to the text.

Ans:Gandhiji focused on truth, courage, fearlessness, openness, hard work, peace, straight forwardness and non-violence. 

5. Under Gandhiji’s leadership India became free of oppression. But oppression continues in different ways even after independence. For example, you must have heard or seen children below 14 years of age being employed in hazardous (risky/ unsafe) jobs like making crackers, hand-knotted carpets, etc? The government has introduced laws to protect the rights of children. What do you feel about it? Suggest three things that you can do to protect the rights of these children?

Ans:– Don’t employ children below the age of fourteen at my home or workplace 

– Report the cases of child labour to authorities 

– Speak and convince such children to go to school.

TERMINAL QUESTIONS 

1. According to Pt. Nehru, how does a great leader help? 

Ans:According to Nehru great people inspire others to great actions and noble sacrifices. They lead by example. They make the oppressed feel happy and free.  

2. What does Pt. Nehru mean by ‘make friends with the sun and work in the light’? Answer in about 50 words. 

Ans:The words make friends with the sun and work in the light have great message and meaning. They serve as suggestion to work boldly, openly (not secretively). A bold person is one who does right and legal act. He never, hides anything from anyone at anytime. Such a fearless person can lead a peaceful life. A straight forward. Sincere and truthful person is always frank and brave.

3. Imagine that you had a discussion with your parents about your career plans. Write in about 50 words what was discussed, what advice your parents gave you and how you felt.

Ans: My parents gave me advice to choose any profession according to my interest and will, but they gave instruction that the professional work should be legal and right. It should not hurt anyone. My parents told me that a good profession creates dignity among the people of our society so choose the profession after a deep consideration. Now I am very careful for my future.


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