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i. The story is called a fable by some, but the poet believes it contains truth - that one should enjoy the present but not at the expense of neglecting the future. ii. It was clear from a great height that the Earth had more sea than land and was round, and that cities were populated along rivers. However, it was not clear why men built walls and found reasons to hate each other. iii. The camel in the story continues to carry its hump as punishment for being lazy, as it still has not completed the three days of work it missed. The hump allows the camel to store food and work for long periods without eating.

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i. The story is called a fable by some, but the poet believes it contains truth - that one should enjoy the present but not at the expense of neglecting the future. ii. It was clear from a great height that the Earth had more sea than land and was round, and that cities were populated along rivers. However, it was not clear why men built walls and found reasons to hate each other. iii. The camel in the story continues to carry its hump as punishment for being lazy, as it still has not completed the three days of work it missed. The hump allows the camel to store food and work for long periods without eating.

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i. Folks call this story a fable.

ii. The ant turned the door to the cricket.


iii. The poet believes that it might be a fable for some but it is actually
true that one should enjoy the present but not at the cost of ignoring
the future.

iv. 4: Mention two things that are

v. (i) clear from the height.

vi. (ii) not clear from the height.

vii. Ans: (i) From the height, it was clear that there are populated cities
and valleys of the countries near the rivers. It was also clear that the
earth was round and that it had more sea than land.

viii. (ii) From the height, it was not clear why the men on the earth found
reasons to hate each other. It was also not understandable why men
had to build walls across cities and why they had to kill. When Nature
has not  made any boundaries why man is trying to divide the
beautiful world by walls.
ix.
x. Ans: According to the writer, the camel is still a very lazy animal that
is unwilling to work. After he got the hump, the Djinn asked him to go
out of the desert to help the other three animals. It seems that the
camel still did not behave himself and worked lazily in the desert
itself. It is for this reason that he was still unable to complete the
pending work of those three missed days; and he continued carrying
the hump and living in the desert.
xi.
xii. Ans: According to the Djinn,  as the camel missed his work for three
days,he would be able to do work for three days without eating. The
hump would help the camel in storing the food and use it during his
work without eating anything for a long period.

xiii.

xiv. Ans: The story 'Children at  work' gives a vivid picture of the plight of
the slum dwellers basically the children. It tells us about the cruel
reality that what is thrown out as rubbish can become a source of
living for other. People throw away bottles,paper leftover of food
which these children pick and earn some money. Our waste is
valuable and blessing for them as their life depends on them.
Circumstance force them to do such thing.

Answers:-
1. (a) went (b) was
(c) with (d) looked

i. (e) at (f) a

Unseen passage Answers

1.  (a) it diverts the mind of the driver


(b) talking on mobile phones and driving after being drunk
(c) drinking is not the chief cause of road accidents
(d) summon immediate help
(e) communication and business transactions
2.  (a) dangerous (b) mishaps (c) summon
3.
4. Hans Wolf was the Fritz Officer.
5.
1. It was a game of cricket.
2. He felt that it was too soon because the men from both sides
were enjoying the game. It was a good chance for them
because they were away from their families.
6. Jim hoped that he would see his family again soon, that the fighting
would end and they could all go home.

5: Name these people:

(i) The ruler who fought pitched battles against the British and died fighting.
(ii) The person who wanted to reform the society.
(iii) The person who recommended the introduction of English education in
India.
(iv) Two popular leaders who led the revolt (Choices may vary.)

Ans: (i) Kunwar Singh
(ii) Ram Mohan Roy
(iii) Macaulay
(iv) Maulvi Ahmedulla of Faizabad and Peshwa Nana Saheb

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The experiences of children in 'Children at Work' showcase the severe socioeconomic inequalities, where poverty forces them to rely on discarded waste to survive. This scenario implies societal failure to provide basic needs and protection for vulnerable populations, urging a reevaluation of social policies to address deep-rooted systemic issues .

From a height, human conflicts become perplexing as the reasons for hatred and division are not visible. This detachment suggests that many human conflicts are artificial constructs lacking inherent justification, urging a reflection on the trivial and unnecessary nature of such animosities .

English education was recommended by Macaulay to reform Indian society, suggesting that it would modernize and unify diverse groups by introducing Western political and scientific ideas. This move was intended to prepare Indian society for participation in global discourse and was a key part of colonial administrative strategies .

During the war, the cricket match provided a momentary escape for the soldiers from both sides, as they enjoyed the game together. Despite the conflict, this shared experience revealed a yearning for normalcy and camaraderie, highlighting their desire to connect with a common humanity amidst the chaos of war .

The poet believes that while it might be seen as a fable, the narrative actually holds a true lesson: one should enjoy the present but not at the cost of ignoring the future. This perspective suggests a balance between living in the moment and preparing for upcoming challenges .

The cricket match during wartime mirrors historical accounts of informal truces, such as the Christmas Truce during World War I, where soldiers from opposing sides ceased hostilities temporarily. These moments of peace emphasize the shared humanity among soldiers and provide poignant reminders of the desire for reconciliation and normalcy amid war .

The camel is described as using the hump, which allows it to store food and work without eating for extended periods, as a form of adaptation to its desert environment. This adaptation conveys a lesson about resilience and how creatures develop unique survival mechanisms to cope with challenging conditions .

The story 'Children at Work' highlights the plight of slum dwellers, particularly the children who live by scavenging. It reveals the cruel reality where discarded items like bottles and leftover food become a source of livelihood for these children. The narrative underscores the disparity and compels readers to acknowledge the circumstances that force children into such activities .

From the height, it appeared inexplicable why men create divisions such as walls across cities, given that Nature itself does not divide the Earth. This highlights the human tendency to create unnecessary boundaries that impede unity and perpetuate conflict. The significance lies in questioning these man-made barriers and advocating for a world without such separations .

According to the document, the camel remains historically resistant to work because it was initially unwilling to work and continues to behave lazily, even after being given the hump by the Djinn. This was meant to allow the camel to work without food for three days, compensating for the missed days, yet it chose to stay in the desert and failed to fulfill responsibilities, reflecting its persistent indolence .

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