Model Questions for Mid Exam-1

Story of Insects

1.      ‘Insects’ are the only rivals of human for control of the earth.’ How does the author explain this statement?

2.      List the reasons for the success of insects in their struggle for survival. What do you think is the most important one?

3.      Do you agree to the methods of controlling insect pest? Justify.

4.      How insects can be compared to humans? Explore the possible methods to control insects.

5.      List the advantages and disadvantages of insects to the mankind.

Unity of Minds

1.      What solution does Kalam recommend with regard to long term problem in India?

2.      What is Kalam’s vision of a ‘developed India?’

3.      Explain the ‘dominant thought’ that occurred to Kalam and his comment on the role models from the state of Gujarat.

4.      How do the men of defense, farmers and other engineers or technicians contribute to a nation’s development? Explain.

5.      What according to Kalam are ‘short-term’ and ‘long-term’ problems?  Give detailed view of other problems in India that need to be discussed

6.      Why do we need unity of minds? Expound the terms ‘dominant thought’ and ‘role models’ in your own words. 

The Lunatic, the Lover, and the Poet

1.      Describe the power of imagination in the poem ‘The Lunatic, the Lover and the Poet’.

2.      How are the Lunatic and the poet compared in the poem?

3.      Interpret the lines:

The lunatic, the lover, and the poet,

Are of imagination all compact.

One sees more devils than vast hell can hold:

That is, the madman; the lover, all as frantic,

Sees Helen's beauty in a brow of Egypt;

On His blindness

1.      Who serves God in the best manner according to Milton?

2.      Interpret the lines:

"God doth not need
Either man's work or his own gifts. Who best
Bear his mild yoke, they serve him best.

3.       Interpret the lines:      

And that one talent which is death to hide
Lodged with me useless, though my soul more bent
To serve therewith my Maker, and present
My true account, lest he returning chide;

Bringing up boys and girls

1.      Bring out the comparison between boys and girls with regard to their bringing up.

2.      Why do parents think ‘boys and girls’ are supposed to be brought up differently? Express your opinion on ‘Gender Differences’.

3.      How are ‘gender roles’ specified in the society?

Cultural variation and change

1.      Explain how cultures change with at least 4 examples from the lesson.

2.      What is the role of culture(s) in one’s personal and professional life?