KSEEB Karnataka SSLC Solution Class 10 English First Language – The Elixir Of Life
Board |
KSEEB (Karnataka Board) |
Exam |
SSLC (Class 10) |
Subject |
English |
Language |
1st Language |
Part |
1 |
Chapter |
2 |
Chapter Name |
The Elixir Of Life |
Topic and Notes |
Solution of Question Answer/ Study Material |
The Elixir Of Life Class 10 English SSLC Study Material / Notes / Question Answer
LESSON 2
The Elixir Of Life
II.) COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS :
A.) Answer briefly the following questions.
1.) What is the imaginary elixir of life?
Answer: The divine amrita, that can make life immortal is the imaginary elixir of life.
2.) What, according to the writer is the real elixir of life?
Answer: According to the writer plain water is the real elixir of life.
3.) What is the “wonderful difference” the writer talks about inparagraph 2?
Answer: The “wonderful difference” the writer talks about is the Libyan Desert and the Valley of the Nile in Egypt. On one side there is sea of billowing sand without any living being on it while on the other side, there is most fertile and dense population areas found in the valley of Nile.
4.) What brought about this wonderful difference?
Answer: This wonderful difference is brought by the water of the River Nile flowing down to the Mediterranean from its sources a couple of thousands of miles away.
5.) What is the “cheering sight” mentioned in paragraph 5?
Answer: The “cheering sight” mentioned in paragraph 5 is the rain-fed tanks of South India.
6.) a.) What does the writer compare water in a landscape to?
Answer: The writer compares water in a landscape to the eyes in a human face.
b.) Why does he make this comparison?
Answer: He makes this comparison because the water reflects the mood of the hour, being bright and gay when the sun shines, turning to dark and gloomy when the sky is overcast.
7.) How does the water in rain-fed tanks get its colour?
Answer: The water in rain-fed tanks get its color from silt or finely-divided soil in suspension. This is the origin of the characteristic colour of the water in rain-fed tanks. This colour varies with the nature of the earth in the catchment area and is most vivid immediately after a fresh inflow following rain.
8.) What is the main cause of soil erosion?
Answer: Sudden bursts of excessively heavy rain resulting in a large run off of surplus water are the principal factors in causing soil erosion.
9.) What other factors add to the erosion of precious soil?
Answer: The other factors that add to the erosion of precious soil are the slope of the land, removal of the natural protective coat of vegetation, the existence of ruts along which the water can flow with rapidly gathering momentum, and the absence of any checks to such flow.
10.) How can soil erosion be prevented?
Answer: Soil erosion can be prevented by the terracing of the land, the construction of bunds to check the flow of water, the practice of contour cultivation and the planting of appropriate types of vegetation.
11.) How does prevention of soil erosion serve a double purpose?
Answer: Adoption of techniques preventing soil erosion would also help to conserve and keep the water where it is wanted, in other words, on and in the soil.
12.) What are the two sources of water mentioned in paragraph 10?
Answer: The two sources of water mentioned in paragraph 10 are rain and snowfall.
13.) The land formed of silt in alluvial areas is always fertile. (Say whether the statement is True or False)
True
14.) Erosion takes place when water carrying silt mixes with the salt water of the sea. (Complete the sentence with the appropriate word)
15) Planting of appropriate type of vegetation will result in :
a.) the continuance of successful agriculture.
b.) the terracing of the land.
c.) preventing environmental pollution.
d.) reducing the momentum of the flow of water.
16.) What does the writer mean by “civilized forests”?
Answer: Civilized forests mean systematic and deliberate plantation of trees by human beings as contrast to wild and untamed jungles.
17.) Mention any two advantages of civilized forests.
Answer: Civilized forests would directly and indirectly prove a source of untold wealth to the country. They would check soil erosion and conserve the rainfall of the country from flowing away to waste.
18.) How will development of hydro-electric power help to overcome inadequacy of water supply?
Answer: The development of hydro-electric power would enable underground water to be tapped to a greater extent than at present, and thus help to overcome the difficulties arising from irregularity or inadequacy of other sources of supply.
19.) Complete the following sentences with appropriate details:
a.) The Nile Valley is the creation of the river itself. It was brought down as the finest silt in its flood waters, from the highlands of Abyssinia and from remote Central Africa, and laid down through the ages in the trough through which the Nile flows into the sea.
b.) The rain-fed tanks in South India are a “cheering sight.”
c.) A remarkable feature of water is its power to carry silt or finely-divided soil in suspension.
d.) It is the silt which gives characteristic colour to the water in rain-fed tanks.
e.) Earth’s surface/ upper layer of the soil is the foundation of all agriculture.
f.) Ruts are formed by rapid rainwater.
g.) Terracing of lands helps in prevention of soil erosion.
h.) Indian agriculture depends heavily on seasonal rainfall.
i.) The availability of electric power would enable the overall development of rural economy.
B.) Close Study
Read the following extracts carefully. Discuss in pairs and then write the answers to the questions given below them.
1.) Much of Indian agriculture depends on seasonal rainfall and is therefore very sensitive to any failure or irregularity of the same.
a.) In what context does the writer say these words?
Answer: The writer says these words in context of soil erosion and water conservation. In country like India where there is chances of irregularity of rain, we must conserve water for the further use especially in the field of agriculture.
b.) What does “same” refer to?
Answer: “Same” refers to the rainfall in India.
c.) Why is Indian agriculture “very sensitive”?
Answer: Indian agriculture is “very sensitive” because it largely depends on the seasonal rainfall and there are no other sources of water for utilization. It is sensitive because it gets easily affected by inadequate or irregular rainfall.
2.) Closely connected with the conservation of water supplied is the problem of afforestation. The systamatic planting of suitbale trees in every possible or even in impossible areas and the development of what one calls civilized forests.
a.) What is the problem of afforestation?
Answer: Shortage of water and inadequate of conservation of water is the problem of afforestation.
b.) What does civilized forest mean?
Answer: Civilized forest means planting of trees by humans in possible and impossible areas. There is a need of systematic plating of suitable tree everywhere to meet the needs of afforestation.
c.) Why is afforestation an urgent need for India?
Answer: India is one of the most populated countries in the world. We have many needs that are to be fulfilled on daily basis. Due to deforestation we face many problems which result in slow development. Afforesttion would mean more chances of natural resources available so it is the need of the hour.
III.) PARAGRAPH WRITING :
Discuss in pairs/groups of four each and answer the following questions. Note down the important points for each question and then develop the points into one – paragraph answers.
1.) How does C.V. Raman show that water is the real elixir of life?
Answer: Water, being one of the basic necessities of life, plays a key role in everyone’s life. According to C.V.Raman water is the real elixir of life. He compares the Libyan Desert with the Valley of the Nile in Egypt. The desert looks lifeless without water whereas the valley is full of life. This is because of the water of the Nile. It literally makes the valley and its surrounding full of life. It has played a role of vast significance in shaping the course of the earth’s history. Water makes soil fertile. If we conserve water, we reserve many things. By proper management of water, we can also produce many natural resources and which in turn would help in the economic betterment of our country. Water plays a crucial role in agriculture. In fact, it is the very backbone of the agriculture sector. The harvesting of water supplies usually also makes possible the development of hydroelectric power. Not only does water adds beauty to a city or village but also it plays major role in the overall development of a country too.
2.) What are the various causes of soil erosion? How can we prevent it?
Answer: Soil erosion is one of the major problems in India. Sudden bursts of excessively heavy rain resulting in a large run off of surplus water are the principal factors in
causing soil erosion. Other causes of soil erosion are the slope of the land, removal of the natural protective coat of vegetation, the existence of ruts along which the water can flow with rapidly gathering momentum, and the absence of any checks to such flow. We can prevent soil erosion by the terracing of the land, the construction of bunds to check the flow of water, the practice of contour cultivation and the planting of appropriate types of vegetation.
3.) What does C.V. Raman say about rain-fed tanks?
Answer: The rain-fed tanks are common in South India. These tanks play a vital role in South Indian agriculture. These tanks are beautiful but are often neglected and not maintained properly. It is delight to watch them when the sun rises or set over one of the tanks.
IV.) VOCABULARY EXERCISES:
A.) Match the words in group A with their meanings/explanations in group B.
1.) teeming with – g.) full of
2.) precipitation – h.) separation of solid matter from a liquid
3.) harnessing – c.) controlling and using
4.) alluvial area – b.) area created with matter deposited by rivers
5.) catchment – j.) an area which collects plentiful rainfall
6.) civilised forests – d.) planting trees.
7.) afforestation – a.) systematic planting of suitable trees
8.) artesian – i.) spring /underground water
9.) successive – f. coming one after the other
10.) erosion – e. wearing away gradually
B.) Fill in the blanks with the antonyms of the words underlined.
1.) The rain-fed tanks are shallow, not deep.
2.) The authorities who talk about afforestation are actively engaged in deforestation
3.) The rural students have fared better than their urban counterparts.
4.) It is a big tragedy that fertile minds are engaged in a barren debate.
5.) The fruits were fresh, but the cream was stale.
6.) Ancient monuments are aesthetically displayed in a modern setting.
7.) In his writings, it is difficult to segregate fact from fiction.
8.) The joy in the new found prosperity made them forget their days of poverty.
9.) When he saw her couragehe felt ashamed of his own cowardice
10.) We need to overcome our temptation, not cling to it.
V.) LANGUAGE ACTIVITIES :
A.) Develop the flow chart into a paragraph- Process Writing:
The following flow chart gives you the process of pickling tender mangoes. Using the information in the flow chart given below, write a paragraph describing how pickle is prepared.
Answer: Here is the recipe of yummy mango pickle. First, 1 kg of small, fresh tender mangoes are washed and cleaned. To drain the water, mangoes are wiped with a clean towel. Then, the mangoes are mixed with enough salt and kept in a jar which is covered with a piece of cloth and tied tightly. Then it is kept for 15 days. Then the mixture is stirred with a clean, dry wooden ladle on 3rd, 4th, 6th and 8th days. Until then the mangoes shrunk and turned to pale yellow color. Then ¾ of a cup of mustard powder and 50 gms of red chilly powder are taken along with boiled cooled salt water or mixed into a paste. This paste is mixed with mangoes. Finally, the mixture is again kept in an air-tight container and is ready to use in 3 months. It is important to use clean and dry spoon to be used.
B.) Report Writing (to be presented in the next class)
Good morning to everyone
It gives me great pleasure to present the Annual Report of our Eco Club “NESARA.”Our Eco Club was founded in 2006. Since then our objective has been to create awareness about environmental protection among students. Our headmaster is the honorary president of the club. The club has eight members. Kishor from X B is the president, Nisha, the secretary and I. There are other five members. The activities for this academic year were inaugurated on June 6. World Environment Day was also celebrated. Well-known writer Dr.Narendra Rai Derla inaugurated the function by distributing 500 saplings.
On 17th July, slide show on “Rain Water Harvesting” was arranged. The noted environmentalist Mr. Shree Padre spoke on the occasion. On 2nd August, “Pick Plastic” campaign was arranged. The members of the club went round the town, picking plastics. Placards were exhibited; slogans against the growing menace of plastics were raised.
Finally, District- elocution competition for high school students was held on 15th November. The topic was “Modern Lifestyle, A Threat to Environment.” Cash prize and certificates were awarded to the participants.
We got to explore many things during these activities. We are looking forward to have more such activities in future.
C.) Study the following Pie Chart carefully. It lists the various sectors responsible for gas emissions and their share in creating Global Warming. Using this information write a paragraph in about 100 words on “Global Warming.”
Answer: The pie- chart lists the various reasons for gas emissions and their share in creating global warming.
The maximum gas is emitted by electricity i.e 33%. 27% gas is emitted by transport. 19% gas is emitted by industry. Commercial and agriculture sector is at fourth place by emitting 7% gas. Residential emits around 6% gas. Others account for 1% gas emission.
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