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Q.1 Replacing a Defective Watch Question: You purchased a wristwatch from a shop, but it stopped working within a few days. Write a letter to the shopkeeper requesting replacement of the defective watch. Answer: A-111 Pratapnagar Kota Date: 24 Jan. 2026 The Manager Time World Watches Kota Subject: Replacement of a defective watch Respected Sir/Madam, I would like to bring into your kind information that I purchased a wristwatch from your shop on 20 January 2026. Unfortunately, the watch stopped working within a few days of purchase. As the watch is still under warranty, I request you to kindly replace it with a new one. A copy of the bill is enclosed for your reference. Yours faithfully, Rohit Sharma --- Q.2 Replacing a Defective Washing Machine Question: You bought a washing machine from a showroom, but it is not functioning properly. Write a letter to the shopkeeper requesting its replacement. Answer: 26A CHB Jodhpur  Date: 24 Jan. 2026 The Manager Modern Home Appliances Jodhpur...

  Silk Road – Questions & Answers (Class 11 – English, Hornbill ) 1. Question: Who is the author of “Silk Road” and what is the chapter about? Answer: The author of “Silk Road” is Nick Middleton. The chapter describes his journey to Mount Kailash through Tibet. “सिल्क रोड” के लेखक निक मिडलटन हैं। यह अध्याय तिब्बत के रास्ते माउंट कैलाश की उनकी यात्रा का वर्णन करता है। 2. Question: Why does the author undertake the journey along the Silk Road? Answer: The author travels along the Silk Road to reach Mount Kailash, a holy place for pilgrims. लेखक सिल्क रोड के मार्ग से माउंट कैलाश पहुँचने के लिए यात्रा करता है, जो तीर्थयात्रियों के लिए पवित्र स्थान है। 3. Question: What difficulties does the author face during the journey? Answer: He faces extreme cold, high altitude sickness, low oxygen levels, and rough terrain. उसे अत्यधिक ठंड, ऊँचाई की बीमारी, कम ऑक्सीजन और कठिन रास्तों का सामना करना पड़ता है। 4. Question: How does the author describe the landscape of Tibet? Answer: He describes...

Class 12 Summary of Memories of Childhood  English Book Vistas  नीचे दोनों पाठ की एक साथ और अलग अलग summary दी गई है इन्हें याद कर लें । पूरे पाठ का सार समझ में आ जाएगा ।  Summary : Memories of Childhood presents two autobiographical accounts exposing racial and social discrimination. In “The Cutting of My Long Hair,” Zitkala-Sa describes the trauma of a Native American girl forced to cut her hair at a missionary school, symbolizing loss of identity and cultural oppression. In “We Too Are Human Beings,” Bama highlights caste-based discrimination against Dalits in India and shows how education and self-respect become tools to resist injustice and assert dignity. --- हिंदी अनुवाद: मेमोरीज़ ऑफ़ चाइल्डहुड में नस्लीय और सामाजिक भेदभाव को दर्शाने वाली दो आत्मकथात्मक कहानियाँ हैं। “द कटिंग ऑफ़ माई लॉन्ग हेयर” में ज़ितकाला-सा एक मूल अमेरिकी लड़की की पीड़ा बताती हैं, जिसकी चोटी जबरन काट दी जाती है, जो उसकी पहचान और संस्कृति के दमन का प्रतीक है। “वी टू आर ह्यूमन बीइंग्स” में बामा द...

Bholi – Questions & Answers (Class 10 – English)  1. Question: Who was Bholi? Why was she neglected by her parents? Answer: Bholi was a simple-minded girl whose real name was Sulekha. She was neglected because she was not good-looking, stammered, and was considered dull. भोली का असली नाम सुलेखा था। वह साधारण स्वभाव की लड़की थी। उसके माता-पिता उसे इसलिए नज़रअंदाज़ करते थे क्योंकि वह सुंदर नहीं थी, हकलाती थी और उसे कम समझदार माना जाता था। 2. Question: How did Bholi get her name? Answer: She was slow in understanding things and often stammered, so people started calling her Bholi. वह बातें समझने में धीमी थी और हकलाती थी, इसलिए लोग उसे भोली कहने लगे। 3. Question: What kind of childhood did Bholi have? Answer: Bholi had a miserable childhood. She was teased by other children and ignored at home. भोली का बचपन बहुत दुखद था। बच्चे उसका मज़ाक उड़ाते थे और घर में उसकी उपेक्षा होती थी। 4. Question: Why did Bholi’s parents agree to send her to school? Answer: They thought schooling would n...

Footprints Without Feet – Questions & Answers (Class 10 – English, Footprints Without Feet) 1. Question: Who was Griffin and what was his ambition? Answer: Griffin was a brilliant scientist who wanted to become invisible. He was ambitious and obsessed with his experiment. ग्रिफिन एक प्रतिभाशाली वैज्ञानिक था जो अदृश्य बनना चाहता था। वह अपने प्रयोग को लेकर अत्यधिक महत्वाकांक्षी और जुनूनी था। 2. Question: How did Griffin become invisible? Answer: Griffin discovered a way to make the human body transparent by using chemicals and succeeded in becoming invisible. ग्रिफिन ने रसायनों के प्रयोग से मानव शरीर को पारदर्शी बनाने की विधि खोजी और अदृश्य हो गया। 3. Question: Why did Griffin set his landlord’s house on fire? Answer: Griffin was angry because his landlord wanted to evict him. In anger, he burned down the house. ग्रिफिन अपने मकान मालिक से नाराज़ था क्योंकि वह उसे घर से निकालना चाहता था। गुस्से में उसने घर जला दिया। 4. Question: Why did Griffin steal clothes from a shop? Answer: Thoug...

The Proposal – Questions & Answers (Class 10 – English, First Flight) 1. Question: Who is Ivan Vassilevitch Lomov and why does he visit Chubukov? Answer: Ivan Vassilevitch Lomov is a wealthy landowner. He visits Chubukov to propose marriage to his daughter Natalya. इवान वासिलेविच लोमोव एक धनी ज़मींदार है। वह चुबुकॉव की बेटी नताल्या से विवाह का प्रस्ताव रखने उसके घर आता है। 2. Question: Why is Lomov nervous and anxious? Answer: Lomov is nervous because he suffers from heart trouble and fears excitement. He worries too much about his health and future. लोमोव घबराया हुआ रहता है क्योंकि उसे दिल की बीमारी है और वह उत्तेजना से डरता है। वह अपने स्वास्थ्य और भविष्य को लेकर बहुत चिंतित रहता है। 3. Question: What causes the first argument between Lomov and Natalya? Answer: The first argument starts over the ownership of the Oxen Meadows. Both believe the land belongs to them. पहला झगड़ा बैलों के चरागाह की मिल्कियत को लेकर होता है। दोनों इसे अपनी संपत्ति मानते हैं। 4. Question: How does the a...

On the Face of It – Questions & Answers (Class 12 – Vistas) 1. Question: Who is Derry and what is his problem? Answer: Derry is a fourteen-year-old boy whose face is badly burnt by acid. Because of this, he feels lonely and avoids people.  डेरी चौदह साल का एक लड़का है जिसका चेहरा तेज़ाब से बुरी तरह जल गया है। इसी कारण वह अकेलापन महसूस करता है और लोगों से दूर रहता है।  2. Question: Who is Mr Lamb? Why do children call him ‘Lamey Lamb’? Answer: Mr Lamb is an old man who lives alone and has lost a leg in the war, so he has a tin leg. Children tease him and call him ‘Lamey Lamb’ because of this.  मिस्टर लैम्ब एक बुज़ुर्ग व्यक्ति हैं जो अकेले रहते हैं और युद्ध में अपनी एक टांग खो चुके हैं, इसलिए उनकी जगह एक टिन (धातु) की टांग है। बच्चे उन्हें इस कारण ‘लैमी लैम्ब’ कहकर चिढ़ाते हैं।  3. Question: Why does Derry enter Mr Lamb’s garden? Answer: Derry enters Mr Lamb’s garden by climbing over the wall because he thinks the place is empty and a quiet spot away from people....

The Adventure – Questions & Answers (Class 11 – Hornbill) 1. Question: Who was Professor Gaitonde? Answer: Professor Gaitonde was a historian who believed that history could be explained using scientific reasoning. प्रोफेसर गायतोंडे एक इतिहासकार थे जो मानते थे कि इतिहास को वैज्ञानिक तर्क के आधार पर समझा जा सकता है। 2. Question: What unusual experience did Professor Gaitonde have? Answer: He experienced a strange situation where he found himself in an alternative India where history had taken a different course. उन्होंने एक अजीब अनुभव किया जिसमें वे एक ऐसे भारत में पहुँच गए जहाँ इतिहास अलग तरह से घटित हुआ था। 3. Question: What major historical change did Gaitonde notice in the alternative India? Answer: He noticed that the Marathas had defeated the British in the Battle of Panipat. उन्होंने देखा कि पानीपत के युद्ध में मराठों ने अंग्रेजों को हराया था। 4. Question: How was the history of India different in that world? Answer: India was an independent and progressive nation without Bri...

Letter to the Editor (Important for All Boards – NCERT / CBSE / State Boards) --- Q1. You are Krish, a resident of Shastri Nagar, Ajmer. You are facing frequent power cuts and erratic supply of electricity in your locality. Write a letter to the Editor of a local newspaper highlighting the problem and requesting immediate action. --- SHORTAGE AND ERRATIC SUPPLY OF ELECTRICITY 45, Shastri Nagar Ajmer-305001 29 February 20XX The Editor The Daily Herald Ajmer Sub: Shortage and Erratic Supply of Electricity Dear Sir, I wish to draw the attention of the electricity authorities to the frequent and erratic power cuts in Shastri Nagar. The supply remains irregular for long hours, especially during the evening and night. This has caused great inconvenience to residents, students, and shopkeepers. Studies and daily household work suffer badly despite repeated complaints. I request the concerned authorities to take immediate steps to ensure regular power supply. Yours faithfully Krish --- Q2. You...

Sermon at Benares – Questions & Answers (Class 10 – First Flight) 1. Question: Who was Gautama Buddha and what was his early life like? Answer: Gautama Buddha was born as a prince. He lived a life of luxury but was deeply troubled by the suffering of people. गौतम बुद्ध का जन्म एक राजकुमार के रूप में हुआ था। वे ऐश्वर्यपूर्ण जीवन जीते थे, लेकिन लोगों के दुःख से बहुत विचलित रहते थे। 2. Question: What made Gautama Buddha leave his home? Answer: The sight of sickness, old age, death, and a monk made him realize that life is full of suffering, so he left his home in search of truth. बीमारी, बुढ़ापा, मृत्यु और एक साधु को देखकर उन्हें जीवन के दुःख का बोध हुआ और सत्य की खोज में उन्होंने घर छोड़ दिया। 3. Question: How did Gautama Buddha attain enlightenment? Answer: After years of meditation and self-control, Gautama attained enlightenment under a peepal tree at Bodh Gaya. वर्षों के ध्यान और आत्मसंयम के बाद बोधगया में पीपल के वृक्ष के नीचे गौतम को ज्ञान प्राप्त हुआ। 4. Question: What was the...

The Enemy – Questions & Answers (Class 12 – Flamingo) 1. Question: Who was Dr Sadao Hoki? Answer: Dr Sadao Hoki was a Japanese surgeon and scientist. He was highly skilled and had studied medicine in America. डॉ. सदाओ होकी एक जापानी सर्जन और वैज्ञानिक थे। उन्होंने अमेरिका में चिकित्सा की पढ़ाई की थी और बहुत कुशल डॉक्टर थे। 2. Question: Why was Dr Sadao not sent abroad during the war? Answer: Dr Sadao was not sent abroad because the Japanese army needed him in Japan to treat wounded soldiers. डॉ. सदाओ को युद्ध के दौरान विदेश नहीं भेजा गया क्योंकि जापानी सेना को घायल सैनिकों के इलाज के लिए उनकी आवश्यकता थी। 3. Question: On what kind of medical research was Dr Sadao working? Answer: Dr Sadao was working on a surgical discovery that could help save the lives of wounded soldiers. His work was important for the army. डॉ. सदाओ सर्जरी से जुड़ी एक खोज पर काम कर रहे थे जो घायल सैनिकों की जान बचाने में सहायक हो सकती थी। यह शोध सेना के लिए महत्वपूर्ण था। 4. Question: Who was the enemy soldier ...

Character Sketches | Class 10 English First Flight | Lencho, Nelson Mandela, Anne Frank, Valli https://youtu.be/kaZsYxQPJrk?si=VSm_kOQn-eelcZMp In this video, you will learn important character sketches from the CBSE Class 10 English book First Flight. The video explains the character sketches of Lencho, Nelson Mandela, Anne Frank, and Valli in easy language and exam-oriented points. These character sketches are very important for board exams, long answer questions, and revision. Each character is explained with traits, actions, and moral values, making it easy for students to learn and remember. इस वीडियो में कक्षा 10 CBSE English (First Flight) पुस्तक के महत्वपूर्ण character sketches को सरल भाषा में समझाया गया है। इसमें Lencho, Nelson Mandela, Anne Frank और Valli के चरित्र का वर्णन उनके गुणों और कार्यों के साथ किया गया है। यह वीडियो बोर्ड परीक्षा की तैयारी, revision और long answer questions के लिए बहुत उपयोगी है। छात्रों को आसान भाषा में character sketch याद करने में मदद मिलेगी।