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A Long Walk to Freedom – Questions & Answers (Class 10 – First Flight) Author: Nelson Mandela 1. Question: What is the meaning of the title “A Long Walk to Freedom”? Answer: The title refers to the long struggle of Nelson Mandela for freedom from apartheid. It also shows that freedom is achieved after great sacrifice and effort. यह शीर्षक नेल्सन मंडेला के रंगभेद से स्वतंत्रता के लंबे संघर्ष को दर्शाता है। यह बताता है कि स्वतंत्रता त्याग और प्रयास के बाद मिलती है। --- 2. Question: What was the occasion described in the chapter? Answer: The chapter describes the inauguration of Nelson Mandela as the first black President of South Africa on 10 May 1994. इस अध्याय में 10 मई 1994 को नेल्सन मंडेला के दक्षिण अफ्रीका के पहले अश्वेत राष्ट्रपति बनने के समारोह का वर्णन है। --- 3. Question: What ideals did Mandela set for the future of South Africa? Answer: Mandela wanted a country free from poverty, discrimination, and injustice. He believed in equality and peace for all. मंडेला एक ऐसा देश चा...

A Tiger in the Zoo – Questions & Answers (Class 10 – First Flight) Poet: Leslie Norris --- 1. Question: Where is the tiger now and how is he behaving? Answer: The tiger is in a zoo, locked in a small cage. He walks slowly and quietly, showing his helplessness and anger. बाघ चिड़ियाघर में एक छोटे पिंजरे में बंद है। वह धीरे-धीरे चलता है, जिससे उसकी बेबसी और गुस्सा दिखाई देता है। --- 2. Question: How does the tiger feel in the cage and why? Answer: The tiger feels sad, angry, and helpless because he is not free. He cannot live his natural life in the forest. बाघ दुखी, क्रोधित और असहाय महसूस करता है क्योंकि वह स्वतंत्र नहीं है और जंगल का जीवन नहीं जी सकता। --- 3. Question: What kind of life would the tiger have in the forest? Answer: In the forest, the tiger would roam freely, hide in the grass, and hunt animals near water holes. जंगल में बाघ स्वतंत्र रूप से घूमता, घास में छिपता और पानी के पास शिकार करता। --- 4. Question: Why does the tiger ignore the visitors? Answer: The tiger ignore...

📘 My Mother at Sixty-Six — by Kamala Das - 📍 Central Idea + Theme (30–40 words) Answer: The poem expresses the poet’s fear of losing her aging mother and highlights the pain of separation. It explores themes of aging, mortality, love, and emotional struggle, showing how one hides deep sorrow behind a smile to remain strong. --- Stanza 1 Lines: Driving from…ashen like that. Reference: These lines have been taken from the poem ‘My Mother at Sixty-Six’ composed by Kamala Das given in our textbook Flamingo. Context: This stanza tells us that the poet notices her mother dozing beside her and becomes aware of her old age. Explanation: In these lines the poet is saying that while driving, she sees her mother sleeping with her mouth open and pale face like a dead body. This reminds her of death and fills her with fear. She realizes the reality of aging and feels emotionally disturbed by the thought of losing her mother. Stanza 2 Lines: but soon…merry children spilling out. Reference: These l...

Class 10 – English Book First Flight Poems – Dust of Snow & Fire and Ice (Questions & Answers) --- Dust of Snow Poet: Robert Frost --- 1. Question: What is the poem “Dust of Snow” about? Answer: The poem is about a small incident where dust of snow falls on the poet and changes his mood. It shows how nature can bring positive change. यह कविता एक छोटी घटना के बारे में है, जिसमें बर्फ गिरने से कवि का मूड बदल जाता है। यह दिखाती है कि प्रकृति सकारात्मक बदलाव ला सकती है। --- 2. Question: What did the crow do and what was the result? Answer: The crow shook the hemlock tree, causing dust of snow to fall on the poet. This simple act changed his sad mood into a happy one. कौवे ने हेमलॉक पेड़ को हिलाया, जिससे बर्फ कवि पर गिरी। इस छोटी घटना ने उसका दुखी मन खुश कर दिया। --- 3. Question: How did the poet feel before and after the incident? Answer: Before the incident, the poet was feeling sad and regretful. After the snow fell on him, he felt refreshed and happy. घटना से पहले कवि दुखी और पछ...

Class 11 – Hornbill Book Poem -  A Photograph – Questions & Answers Poet: Shirley Toulson 1. Question: What does the photograph show and who are in it? Answer: The photograph shows the poet’s mother as a young girl with her two cousins on a beach. They are smiling and enjoying their holiday. यह फोटो कवयित्री की माँ को बचपन में उनकी दो चचेरी बहनों के साथ समुद्र तट पर दिखाता है। वे खुश होकर छुट्टियों का आनंद ले रही हैं। --- 2. Question: How old was the poet’s mother in the photograph? Answer: The poet’s mother was about twelve years old in the photograph. कवयित्री की माँ उस फोटो में लगभग बारह वर्ष की थीं। --- 3. Question: Who clicked the photograph and what was happening at that time? Answer: The photograph was clicked by the poet’s mother’s uncle. The girls were standing still and smiling at the camera. यह फोटो कवयित्री की माँ के चाचा ने खींची थी। उस समय लड़कियाँ स्थिर खड़ी होकर मुस्कुरा रही थीं। --- 4. Question: What does the poet say about the sea in the poem? Answer: The poet...

Class 12 – Flamingo. My Mother at Sixty-Six – Questions & Answers Poet: Kamala Das --- 1. Question: Where was the poet going and who was with her? Answer: The poet was going to the airport in a car. Her mother was sitting beside her. कवयित्री कार से हवाई अड्डे जा रही थी और उनकी माँ उनके साथ बैठी थीं। --- 2. Question: What did the poet notice about her mother’s face? Answer: The poet saw that her mother’s face looked pale, dull, and lifeless like a corpse. It showed old age and weakness. कवयित्री ने देखा कि उनकी माँ का चेहरा पीला, निस्तेज और मृत शरीर जैसा लग रहा था। यह उनकी वृद्धावस्था और कमजोरी को दर्शाता है। --- 3. Question: Why did the poet compare her mother to a corpse? Answer: She compared her mother to a corpse to show her fear of losing her mother due to old age and weakness. कवयित्री ने अपनी माँ की तुलना मृत शरीर से की ताकि यह दिखा सके कि उन्हें अपनी माँ को खोने का डर था। --- 4. Question: What did the poet see outside while driving and why? Answer: She saw young trees runni...

Class 12 – Flamingo Lost Spring – Questions & Answers 1. Question: What is Saheb looking for in the garbage dumps and where has he come from? Answer: Saheb is looking for useful things or “gold” in the garbage dumps to earn something. He lives near the author and has come from Bangladesh. His family left Dhaka after storms destroyed their home and fields. साहेब कचरे के ढेर में उपयोगी चीजें या “सोना” ढूंढता है ताकि कुछ कमा सके। वह लेखक के पास रहता है और बांग्लादेश से आया है। तूफान से उनका घर और खेत नष्ट हो गए थे। --- 2. Question: Why do many children not wear footwear according to the author? Answer: The author says some people call it a tradition to remain barefoot. But she feels it is actually due to poverty and lack of money. लेखक के अनुसार कुछ लोग इसे परंपरा बताते हैं, लेकिन वास्तव में यह गरीबी और पैसे की कमी के कारण है। --- 3. Question: Is Saheb happy working at the tea-stall? Give reasons. Answer: No, Saheb is not happy at the tea-stall. He has lost his freedom and carefree lo...

The Portrait of a Lady – Questions & Answers (Class 11 – English, Hornbill) 1. Question: Who was the grandmother and how did the author describe her appearance? Answer: The grandmother was an old, religious woman. She was short, fat, and slightly bent, with a wrinkled face and white hair. She always wore white clothes and counted her rosary beads. दादी एक वृद्ध और धार्मिक महिला थीं। वे छोटी, मोटी और थोड़ी झुकी हुई थीं, उनका चेहरा झुर्रियों से भरा था और बाल सफेद थे। वे हमेशा सफेद कपड़े पहनती थीं और माला जपती रहती थीं। --- 2. Question: Describe the relationship between the author and his grandmother in his childhood. Answer: In childhood, the author and his grandmother were very close. She took care of him, got him ready for school, and accompanied him. बचपन में लेखक और उनकी दादी के बीच बहुत गहरा संबंध था। वे उसकी देखभाल करती थीं, उसे स्कूल के लिए तैयार करती थीं और उसके साथ जाती थीं। --- 3. Question: How did their relationship change when the author moved to the city? Answer: In the ...

A Letter to God – Questions & Answers (Class 10 – English, First Flight) --- 1. Question: Who was Lencho and what kind of person was he? Answer: Lencho was a poor farmer who lived in a small house with his family. He was hardworking, simple, and had strong faith in God. लेनचो एक गरीब किसान था जो अपने परिवार के साथ एक छोटे से घर में रहता था। वह मेहनती, सरल और भगवान पर गहरा विश्वास रखने वाला व्यक्ति था। --- 2. Question: Why was Lencho eagerly waiting for the rain and what did he expect? Answer: Lencho was waiting for rain because his crops needed water to grow properly. He expected a good harvest after the rainfall. लेनचो बारिश का इंतजार कर रहा था क्योंकि उसकी फसल को पानी की जरूरत थी। उसे उम्मीद थी कि बारिश के बाद अच्छी पैदावार होगी। --- 3. Question: What happened when the rain began and how did it change later? Answer: At first, the rain was pleasant and helpful for the crops. But soon it turned into a heavy hailstorm that destroyed everything. शुरुआत में बारिश अच्छी और फसल के लिए ल...

Short Summary of The Last Lesson in 8 points :- 1. Franz was afraid of M. Hamel’s scolding because he had not prepared participles. 2. On the way, he saw a crowd at the bulletin board with serious news from Berlin. 3. The order declared that only German would be taught in schools now. 4. The classroom was unusually quiet and serious that day. 5. M. Hamel wore his special dress for the last lesson. 6. Villagers came to attend the class, showing respect and regret. 7. Franz realised the importance of his language. 8. The lesson ended with “Vive La France!” showing patriotism. Ques - Describe the Character Sketch of M. Hamel. (60 words) Ans - M. Hamel is a strict yet dedicated teacher who deeply loves the French language. On his last day, he becomes emotional and teaches sincerely. He regrets not using time properly and inspires students to value their language. His patriotism, honesty, and sense of duty make him a respectful and unforgettable teacher. एम. हैमेल एक सख्त लेकिन समर्पित शिक्...