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Tamilnadu State Board New Syllabus Samacheer Kalvi 8th English Guide Pdf Prose Chapter 6 Friendship Text Book Back Questions and Answers, Summary, Notes.

Tamilnadu Samacheer Kalvi 8th English Solutions Prose Chapter 6 Friendship

8th English Guide Friendship Text Book Back Questions and Answers

Warm Up (Text Book Page No. 151)

1. Do you have any childhood friendship that is still strong today?
Answer:
Yes, I have my childhood friendship which is still strong today.

2. Do you make friendship with others easily?
Answer:
No, I make friendship with others only after a good understanding.

3. Share an incident that you remember proudly about your friends.
Answer:
Once I had to attend an interview and my friend Arun had come with me. When we got down from the bus, an iron rod tom my shirt. I hesitated to attend the interview with the tom shirt. Without thinking even for a single second. Arun took his shirt off and asked me to exchange the shirts. I had no other option and I did so Even today I remember proudly of Aran.

Section – I
Textual Exercise (Text Book Page No. 152)

Fill in the blanks:

1. …………………. constructions was once a leading company
Answer:
Vetri

2. He took a …………………. to run his company.
Answer:
loan

3. Vetri’s friend is ………………….
Answer:
Asif

Section – II
Textual Exercise (Text Book Page No. 153)

Say True or False.

1. Keelakudi was the native of Vetri.
Answer:
True

2. The school was a middle school.
Answer:
True

3. Vetri and Asif were good in studies.
Answer:
True

4. Vetri never visited Chennai.
Answer:
True

5. Asif was a businessman.
Answer:
True

Section – III
Textual Exercise (Text Book Page No. 153)

Read and Understand (Text Book Page No. 153)

A. Choose the correct answer.

1. Vetri went to Asif’s
a) home
b) office
c) room
Answer:
b) Office

2. Vetri came to Chennai to visit his.
a) father
b) friend
c) brother
Answer:
b) friend

3. Asif saw his friend through the
a) camera
b) window
c) glas
Answer:
a) camera

B. Choose correct synonyms for the italic word.

1. Vetri constructed a bungalow.
a) designed
b) built
c) demolished
d) destroyed
Answer:
b) built

2. The brothers started a business separately.
a) apart
b) alone
c) united
d) combined
Answer:
b) alone

3. I am living in the outskirts of the village.
a) border
b) outpost
c) center
d) region.
Answer:
a) border

4. Asif quarreled with his friend.
a) fought
b) differ
c) peace
d) fun
Answer:
a) fought

5. He stood astounded.
a) happy
b) surprised
c) shocked
d) exicted
Answer:
b) surprised

C. Choose correct Antonyms for the italic word.

1. Vetri’s wife replied angrily.
a) calm
b) annoyed
c) irritate
Answer:
a) calm

2. The vegetables look fresh.
a) rotten
b) dull
c) new
Answer:
a) rotten

3. Vetri had a strong will to start a new business.
a) desire
b) thin
c) weak
Answer:
c) weak

4. Vetri was surprised bv his friend.
a) unsurprised
b) expected
c) shocked
Answer:
a) unsurprised

5. He spoke nervously.
a) scared
b) confident
c) anxious
Answer:
a) confident

D. Answer the following questions in one or two words. (Text Book Page No. 156)

1. What was the name of Vetri’s company?
Answer:
The name of Vetri’s company was ‘Vetri Constructions’.

2. Why did he sell his properties?
Answer:
He took loans to run his company, but he could not pay the loan. So he sold all his properties in order to re- pay the loans.

3. Which was the home town of Vetri and Asif?
Answer:
The home town of Vetri and Asif was Keelakudi village.

4. When did Vetri receive a call from Asifs office?
Answer:
Two days later after reaching his home, Vetri received a call from Asif’s office.

E. Answer the following questions in 100 words.

1. How did Vetri lose his properties?
Answer:
Once Vetri was a successful businessman of Vetri constructions. It was a leading company. His company constructed many complexes, houses, and a few apartments in Coimbatore. After the death of his father, his brothers demanded him to divide the wealth because they wanted to start their business personally. Thereafter it was really difficult for him to establish his business. He took loans to run his company, but he could not pay back the loan. So, he sold his properties in order to re-pay the loans.

2. What happened when Vetri met Asif?
Answer:
Vetri boarded the train and went straight to Asif’s office. When Vetri was enquiring about Asif, he got a pat on his back. It was Asif, who came to receive Vetri, after seeing him through the CCTV camera. Vetri was speechless. He apologized to Asif saying that he never got a chance to visit Chennai. So he couldn’t meet him at all. They spoke about their school days and the fun they had. They also discussed their business. Asif took Vetri to his home for lunch. Vetri was surprised to see that everyone knows him. In the evening, Asif dropped him at the station.

3. How did Asif show his friendship?
Answer:
By understanding Vetri’s current situation Asif decided to give the project to him. Two days later, Vetri received a call from Asif’s office. They said “Our MD Mr. Asif, has assigned a project to you. He wants to meet you. Will you come to Chennai.” Through this Asif shower his friendship.

Vocabulary (Text Book Page No. 156)
Commonly Confused Words:

Complete the following sentences using appropriate confusable words.

1. The sugar had a negative on the science experiment, (effect/affect)
Answer:
effect

2. I am going to down for an hour, (lie/lay)
Answer:
lie

3. The gas prices continue to (raise/rise)
Answer:
rise

4. She always gives me good (advice/advise)
Answer:
advice

5. The war had no on oil prices, (affect/effect)
Answer:
effect

Anagram (Text Book Page No. 158)
Exercise

Antigram (Text Book Page No. 158)
Exercise

Listening (Text Book Page No. 158)

Listen carefully to the passage and answer the following questions.
Note: The listening passage is given at page no. 230

1. Whose speech is it?
Answer:
It is Rahim’s speech.

2. What did Rahul engrave?
Answer:
Rahul engraved Rahim’s help in his heart.

3. Who is lucky?
He, who finds a person who brightens our day, lends an ear, and inspires us,is

4. Who bagged the ‘all-rounder’ award?
Answer:
Rahul bagged an all-rounder award.

5. Whose birthday party is it?
Answer:
It was Rahul’s birthday party.

Speaking (Text Book Page No. 158)

Picture Description:

Describe the things in the picture using the descripture words given below.

Descriptive Words

Description:
1. An applicant should not write anything in the space meant for office use.
2. Name of the saving scheme has to be mentioned.
3. Name and gender residential address have to be written in capital letters.
4. The applicant must specify whether it is self or joint account.
5. Two documents with photos and addresses must be submitted.
6. The amount deposited must be written in numerals and in number name.
7. Nomination facility must be utilized.

Writing (Text Book Page No. 160)

POST OFFICE SAVINGS BANK
ACCOUNT OPENING/PURCHASE OF CERTIFICATE APPLICATION FORM FOR INDIVIDUALS

For Applicant(s)
1. I/We request you to open:- Savings/Basic Savings/RD/TD Year//MIS/SCSS/PPF/SSA or issue NSC(8th/9,h issue) or KVP in
my/our name.

2. Full Name of applicant/Guardian (in case of minor/Lunatic A/C), in CAPITAL Letters (leave space between words) Mr./Mrs./Ms./Other First Name Middle Name Last name Gender (M/F)

1.
2.
3.

1.	Miss	Radha Thangarajan	Female
2.
3.

4. Residential Address

5. Ap plicant’s Date of Birth (dd/mm/yy) PAN Number orForm 60/61) CIF ID (if already exists)

1
2
3

1	27.09.2000	Aelpa 2009F
2
3

6. Oper Instruction (please tick ✓ the empty box)

7. Deyail of Know Your Customer (KYC) documents submitted:-

8. Detail of First deposit:- Amount Rs.(figures) ______________ (word) _____________
Mode of Deposit ___________________
Detail of First deposit:- Amount Rs.(figures) 2,00,000 (word) two lakhs
Mode of Deposit ___________________

9. Nomination:- I/We nom into the person(s) named below under Section of the Govemment Saving Bank Act, 1873 (5 or 1873) to be the sole recipient(s) of the amount standing at the credit of the account in the event of my/our death.

I. Fill in the form given below.

Direct and Indirect Speech:

A) Change the following into Indirect Speech: (Text Book Page No. 167)

1. “What do you want?” he said to her.
Answer:
He asked her what she wanted.

2. He said, “How’s your father?”
Answer:
He asked how my father was.

3. “Are you coming home with me?” he asked.
Answer:
He asked whether I was coming home with him.

4. The poor man exclaimed, “Will none of you help me?”
Answer:
The poor man sadly exclaimed that none of us would help him.

5. “Don’t you know the way home?” asked I.
Answer:
I asked if he knew the way home.

B) Change the following into Indirect Speech: (Text Book Page No. 168)

1. “Bring me a glass of milk,” said the swami to the villagers.
Answer:
Swami said to the villagers to bring him a glass of milk.

2. “Sit down, boys,” said the teacher.
Answer:
The teacher told the boys to sit down.

3. “Halt!” shouted the officer to his men.
Answer:
The officer shouted his men to halt.

4. “Take off your hat,” the king said to the Hatter.
Answer:
The king ordered the Hatter to take off his hat.

5. The teacher said to him, “Do not read so fast.”
Answer:
The teacher ordered him not to read so fast.

6. He said to me, “Wait until I come.”
Answer:
He told me to wait until he came.

7. “Hurry up,” he said to his servant, “do not waste time.”
Answer:
He ordered his servant to hurry up and not to waste time. .

8. “Runaway, children,” said their mother.
Answer:
The mother told her children to run away.

9. He said, “Daughter, take my golden jug, and fetch me some water from the Well.”
Answer:
He told his daughter to take his golden jug and fetch him some water from the well.

10. “Go down to the bazaar. Bring me some oil and a lump of ice.” ordered his master.
Answer:
The master ordered to go down to the bazaar and bring him some oil and a lump of ice.

D) What were the actual words used in each instance below? The sentences containing the actual words are jumpled in the box. Write them out in the same order as the actual words. (Text Book Page No. 168)

1. Punitha asked Pushpa what she was reading.
Answer:
“What are you reading, Pushpa”? asked Punitha.

2. Pushpa told her that he was reading Robinson Crusoe.
Answer:
“I am reading Robinson Crusoe”, Pushpa told her.

3. Punitha asked her what it was all about.
Answer:
“What is it all about”? Punitha asked.

4. Pushpa said it was about a man wrecked on an island.
Answer:
“It is about a man wrecked on an island,” said Pushpa.

5. Punitha then asked her friend who gave her the book.
Answer:
“Who gave you the book, Pushpa?” Punitha then asked.

6. Pushpa answered that her uncle gave it to her at Christmas.
Answer:
“Uncle gave it to me at Christmas,” answered Pushpa.

7. Finally Punitha inquired if she could borrow it.
Answer:
“May I borrow it?” inquired Punitha.

8. Pushpa replied that she would certainly lend it to her.
Answer:
“Of course I will lend it to you,” replied Pushpa.

• “May I borrow it?” inquired Punitha.
• “What are you reading, Pushpa?” asked Punitha.
• “It is about a man wrecked on an island,” Pushpa said.
• “Of course I will lend it to you,” replied Pushpa.
• “Uncle gave it to me at Christmas,” answered Pushpa.
• “What is it all about?” Punitha asked.
• “I am reading Robinson Crusoe, Pushpa told her.
• “Who gave you the book, Pushpa?” Punitha then asked.

E) Change the following into Direct Speech:-

1. Nevin asked his father when the next letter would come.
Answer:
Nevin said to his father,” When will the next letter come?”

2. I wrote that I would visit him next day.
Answer:
I write, ” I will visit you tomorrow.”

3. I told them to be quiet.
Answer:
I said to them, “Be quiet.”

4. Lakshan asked me if I had anything to say.
Answer:
Lakshan said to me, “Do you have anything to say?”

5. An old mouse asked who would bell the cat.
Answer:
An old mouse said, ” Who will bell the cat?”

6. Mervin said that he wanted to be a soldier.
Answer:
Mervin said, “I want to be a soldier.”

7. Ebin asked me what I wanted.
Answer:
Ebin said to me, “What do you want?”

8. Bhagya said that she had seen that picture.
Answer:
Bhagya said, “I have seen that picture.”

9. The stranger asked Nasrin where she lived.
Answer:
The stranger said, “Where do you live?”

10. I asked Mary if she would lend me a pencil.
Answer:
I said to Mary, “Will you lend me a pencil?”

F) Sherlyn receives a postcard from her friend Pushpa who is holidaying in Sri Lanka. She calls her friend Galen and tells him what Pushpa has written. Help her by filling in the blanks, using reported speech. (Text Book Page No. 169)

Hello, Galen Today I received a postcard from Pushpa. Remember I had told you that She has gone to Sri Lanka on a holiday? Well, she has written from Colombo. She has written that she had visited Elephant Orphanage. It had 84 elephants. She said that it is the biggest herd of elephants in the world that is living under human supervision. She also added that she was glad that they had come there because she was learning a lot. The Elephant Orphanage was truly worth visiting. She said that the next day. they were going to the national park. She would be returning next week and added that she was looking forward to meeting me. then.

Friendship Summary in English

Vetri a businessman fell in debt. He lost his money. He needed money to start a new company. His wife advised him to ask his school friend Asif a successful business man at Chennai. Vetri was reluctant. Since he had no other alternative, he went to Chennai to meet his friend Asif.

Friendship Summary in Tamil

வெற்றி, வியாபாரம் செய்வதில் கடனாளி ஆனார். தன் பணத்தை இழந்தார். புதிய தொழில் தொடங்க பணம் தேவைப்பட்டது. அவரது மனைவி, அவரது பள்ளி நண்பர் ஆசிப்பிடம் உதவி கேட்க அறிவுரை கூறினார். அதில் வெற்றிக்கு தயக்கம் இருந்தது. இருப்பினும் வேறு வழியின்றி, தன் நண்பன் ஆசிப்பை சந்திக்க சென்னை சென்றார்.

Tamilnadu State Board New Syllabus Samacheer Kalvi 8th English Guide Pdf Prose Chapter 5 Being Safe Text Book Back Questions and Answers, Summary, Notes.

Tamilnadu Samacheer Kalvi 8th English Solutions Prose Chapter 5 Being Safe

8th English Guide Being Safe Text Book Back Questions and Answers

Warm Up (Text Book Page No. 120)

Which is a safe place to cross?

The zebra line is a safe place to cross.

What do you know about safety?

Following safety rules is keeping ourself safe.

Section – I
Textual Exercise (Text Book Page No. 120)

A. State whether the following statements are true or false.

1. Prasanth had gone to bring coffee to his friends.
Answer:
False

2. Grandpa was so angry seeing Prasanth’s friends.
Answer:
False

3. Prasanth’s friend came on by walk.
Answer:
True

4. Teacher had taught about the rules of road saftety.
Answer:
True

Section – II

Textual Exercise (Text Book Page No. 123)

Fill in the blanks.
1. They had come to play under the shade of big ………………..
Answer:
neem tree

2. We should put on ……………….. to avoid Sun bum.
Answer:
sunscreen

3. ……………….. is a more serious health-related illness.
Answer:
Sun-stroke

4. Mani’s mother had instructed him not to roam in Sunlight between ……………….. and ………………..
Answer:
10 a.m., 3.00 p.m

5. Street smart means ………………..
Answer:
knowledge to be with difficulties and dangerous

Section – III
Textual Exercise (Text Book Page No. 124)

Read and Understand (Text Book Page No. 124)

A. Choose the best answer.

1. Grandpa got a call from ……………….
a) his son
b) wife
c) his old friend
Answer:
c) his old friend

2. Medicine should be kept in ……………… .
a) fridge
b) kitchen table
c) locked cabinet
Answer:
c) locked cabinet

3. ……………… automotive and gardening products should be secured.
a) gardening products
b) hazardous
c) medicine
Answer:
b) hazardous

4. We should have ……………… in our home itself to give medical treatment.
a) first aid kit
b) an injection
c) hospital
Answer:
a) first aid kit

5. Some house ……………… and ……………… are poisonous.
a) used food and plants
b) plants and dog
c) plants and used button cell batteries
Answer:
c) plants and used button cell batteries

B. Choose the correct synonyms for the Italic word.

1. Dixie was feeling very exhausted.
a. joy
b. wounded
c. tired
d rejoiced
Answer:
c) tired

2. The neem tree was a big antique in his garden.
a) modem
b) ancient
c)updated
d) outdated
Answer:
b) ancient

3. Praveen got sun stroke.
a) fever
b) nerves
c) unconscious
d) tired
Answer:
c) unconscious

4. Heat exhaustion prevails.
a) widespread
b) not visible
c) exposive
d) hidden
Answer:
a) widespread

C. Choose the correct antonyms for the Italic word.

1. Karan visited his ancestral village.
a) offspring
b) family
c) house
d) relative
Answer:
a) offspring

2. We should use our mobile safely.
a) unsafely
b) secure
c) protect
d) save
Answer:
a) unsafely

3. Medicine should be stored.
a) consumed
b) deleted
c) preserved
d) registered
Answer:
b) deleted

4. The neem tree provided shelter to many birds.
a) residence
b) unprotection
c) home
d) security
Answer:
b) unprotection

5. It is a latest mobile.
a) updated
b) outdated
c) new
d) modem
Answer:
b) outdated

D. Answer the following in one or two sentences. (Text Book Page No. 124)

1. What is STREET SMART?
Answer:
‘Streetsmart’ is the experience and knowledge necessary to deal with the potential difficulties or dangers of life in an urban environment.

2. Which should be used with adult supervision?
Answer:
Mobile phones should be used with adults supervision.

3. What according to grandpa is the most serious illness?
Answer:
According to grandpa, sunstroke is the most serious illness.

4. What is a must in every household?
Answer:
A first- aid kit is a must in every household.

E. Answer the following questions in 100 words.

1. How can you make yourself cyber safe?
Answer:
We should make ourselves cyber safe by not posting our personal information, photos, vacation plans, etc, on social media. We should use a unique password with a combination of upper and lower case letters and numbers. Our operating systems (computer or mobile) should be updated regularly. When not in active use, turn off Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, camera, and location services. These functions of our mobile can be misused by others who want to invade our privacy. Don’t download from questionable sites. They can infect your device with viruses and compromise your privacy and safety.

2. What are the safety measures to be followed for sunstroke?
Answer:
Dehydration causes sunstroke during the summer season. Sunstroke is a serious illness that affects the body severely If we follow the safety measures we can keep it away. We should drink sufficient water to keep our bodies as cool as always. We have to avoid going out when it is hot. We need to put on the sunscreen 15 to 20 minutes before going out to avoid sunburn. Perhaps, If we are affected by sunstroke it should be informed to the parents & adults.

3. Write about road safety rules?
Answer:
‘Road Safety Rules’ ought to be followed very strictly whenever we are on the road. The three important rules to be followed on the road are:

1. When we see the red light, it is an indication to stop.
2. The green light gives us the instruction to go.
3. Orange light insists us to get ready to go.
4. While crossing the road, we have to be careful in crossing the road at the zebra crossing.
5. We should walk on our right-hand side, against the traffic, so that we can see the vehicles coming.

Vocabulary

Homonyms:
a. Write a sentence of your own for each homonym. (Text Book Page No. 126)

1. a. Bright – very smart or intelligent – Raju is a bright boy in his class.
b. Bright – filled with light – It was a bright morning.

2. a. Express – something done fast – I came to Chennai by the express train.
b. Express – convey – She expressed her grief openly.

3. a. Kind – type – There are many kinds of flowers here.
b. Kind – caring – She is a kind nurse.

4. a. Well – in good health – I am doing well.
b. Well – water resource – I have a deep well in mv house.

Phrasal Verbs: (Text Book Page No. 126)

a. Write the meaning for the phrasal verbs.

1. look into – go through carefully
2. give up – stop
3. put off – postponed
4. get on – having a good relationship
5. take off – start

b. Use the following phrasal verbs in your own sentence.

1. put up with
I could not put up with my failure in the competition. I was disappointed.

2. keep on
I keep on touch with my old school friends.

3. look after
My mother looks after my grandmother.

4. take over
My mother has taken over the charge of running the family after my father went abroad.

5. go through
Go through your textbook before you go for the exam.

Listening (Text Book Page No. 128)

Listen to the teacher and answer the questions.
Note: The listening passage is given on page no. 229

1. The target audience for this speech is
a) teachers
b) the public
c) primary school students
d) secondary school students
Answer:
d) secondary school students

2. Why was the speaker invited to speak On road safety?
a) It was “Road Safety Week”.
b) He is an expert in this field
c) He had received many accident reports
d) There had been many accidents near the school
Answer:
a) it was “Road Safety Week”

3. Road users can show that they are considerate on the road by
a) hogging the road
b) driving cautiously
c) neglecting traffic rules and road ethics
d) flashing their headlights at oncoming cars
Answer:
b) driving cautiously

4. When the speaker says, ’However, if you still feel generous and would like to donate your money to us, then speed by all means, he is being
a) rude
b) hopeful
c) fatherly
d) sarcastic
Answer:
d) sarcastic

Writing (Text Book Page No. 128)

Arrange the picture in order by writing the numbers 1,2,3 and 4 in the given boxes and write this familiar story in about 100 words.
Make use of the words given below.
(Thirsty, village, pitcher, disappointment, pebbles, water level.)

One hot day, a thirsty crow was looking for water in the village. It saw a pitcher under a tree. The crow flew up to the pitcher eagerly to drink water. But the crow was disappointed because the water in the pitcher was half-full. It saw a pile of pebbles was scattered around the pitcher. The crow put all the pebbles into the pitcher one by one. The level of water came up. The crow drank the water till its thirst was quenched. At last, it flew away happily.

B) Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of the verbs given in the brackets.

1. When the burglars broke into the house, everybody ………………. (have) sound sleep.
Answer:
was having

2. The milk ………………. (spill) over as she went to see the crowd passing by with loud slogans.
Answer:
had been spilling

3. If Karthik ………………. (not + make) any mistake, he will be rewarded.
Answer:
has not made

4. They were watching TV when they ………………. (hear) a loud bang at the door.
Answer:
heard

5. The bus ………………. (leave) the stop before we could catch it.
Answer:
had left

6. Arya ………………. (play) the same song for the last three days. It has become boring now.
Answer:
had been playing

7. Manju ………………. (call) after we reach home.
Answer:
will call

8. The show ………………. (complete) its one thousand episodes by next month.
Answer:
will have completed

9. Don’t worry, we will be ………………. (reach) the airport on time.
Answer:
reaching

10. Prasanna has ………………. (fall) sick after eating some snacks at the street side shop.
Answer:
fallen

C) Tick the correct option to complete the sentences.

1. The climate of the city ………………. mild and pleasant most of the time.
(a) is remaining
(b) remains
(c) was remaining
(d) is remained
Answer:
b) remains

2. One day he ………………. into a hotel in Ooty, a beautiful city in Tamilnadu.
(a) booking
(b) was booking
(c) booked
(d) had booked
Answer:
c) booked

3. You will certainly ………………. rewards for what you are doing.
(a) getting
(b) had got
(c) was getting
(d) be getting
Answer:
d) be getting

4. Do you ………………. the day we moved the piano upstairs?
(a) remember
(b) remembered
(c) are remembering
(d) had remembered
Answer:
a) remember

5. The rain completely ………………. our day.
(a) spoilt
(b) is spoiling
(c) is spoilt
(d) was spoilt
Answer:
a) spoilt

6. Akbar ………………. the king at the age of fifteen after the sudden death of his father.
(a) was becoming
(b) had become
(c) became
(d) become
Answer:
c) became

7. The criminal ………………. the place before the police could reach.
(a) was escaping
(b) had escaped
(c) is escaping
(d) will escape
Answer:
b) had escaped

8. They ………………. all the arrangements before the guest is arrival.
(a) will have made
(b) will be made
(c) had been making
(d) were making
Answer:
a) will have made

9. Sabithra ………………. her job by tomorrow evening.
(a) will be completing
(b) will complete
(c) will have completed
(d) will have been completing
Answer:
c) will have completed

10. Harshini ………………. her mother in making rangoli in the yard for the last one hour.
(a) is helping
(b) has helped
(c) has been helping
(d) helps
Answer:
c) has been helping

D) Identify the errors in the sentences given below and rewrite them. (Text Book Page No. 136)

1. I have met him yesterday.
Answer:
I met him yesterday.

2. I am watching TV since morning.
Answer:
I have been watching TV since morning.

3. She is seeming sad.
Answer:
She seems to be sad.

4. She watched TV when her husband came.
Answer:
She was watching TV when her husband came.

5. He is having a cellular phone.
Answer:
He has a cellular phone.

6. I heard him speak on several subjects.
Answer:
I heard him speak on several subjects.

7. Ten candidates have passed one failed.
Answer:
Ten candidates passed and one failed.

8. He succeeded because he works hard.
Answer:
He succeeded because he worked hard.

9. How long are you working in this office?
Answer:
How long have you been working in this office?

10. I shall wait for you till you will finish your work.
Answer:
I shall wait for you till you finish your work.

11. When I reached the station, the train already left.
Answer:
When I reached the station, the train had already left.

12. She or he has done well.
Answer:
She or he has done well.

13. One of the boys are missing.
Answer:
One of the boys is missing.

14. None is genuine.
Answer:
No one is a genius.

15. She is waiting for you for 3 hours.
Answer:
She is waiting for you 3 hours.

Conditional Sentences with ‘if’ (Text Book Page No. 137)

1. Complete the Conditional Sentences. Decide whether to use Type I, II or III.

1. If I had time, I …………….. (go) shopping with you.
Answer:
would have gone

2. If you …………….. (speak) English, you will get along with them perfectly.
Answer:
speak

3. If they had gone for a walk, they …………….. (turn) the lights off.
Answer:
would have turned

4. If she …………….. (come) to see us, we will go to the zoo.
Answer:
comes

5. I would have told you if I …………….. (see) him.
Answer:
had seen

2. Choose the best answer.

1. I will come if I …………….. time.
a) have
b) had
c) will have
Answer:
have

2. If he is late, we …………….. without him.
a) would start
b) would have started
c) will start
Answer:
will start

3. If you …………….. me, I would tell you.
a) will ask
b) asked
c) had asked
Answer:
asked

4. Will it is all right if I …………….. a friend tonight?
a) had brought
b) bring
c) brought
Answer:
bring

5. If you …………….. to learn a musical instrument, you have to practice.
a) wants
b) wanted
c) want
Answer:
want

3. Match the following.

If they worked hard	she will come to our party.	Answer: they would win.
If I invite Shalini	I would have bought these shoes.	Answer: she will come to our party.
If I had got enough money	they would win.	Answer: I would have bought these shoes.

 4. Fill in the blanks with correct verb forms.

1. If you out with your friends tonight, I the football match on TV.
a) go, would watch
b) go, will watch
c) go, have watched
Answer:
b) go, will watch

2. If he harder, he his goals.
a) tries, would reach
b) tried, will reach
c) tried, would reach
Answer:
c) tried, would reach

3. If we to the radio, we the news.
a) listen, would hear
b) had listen, will hear
c) listen, would hear
Answer:
a) listen, would hear

Being Safe Summary in English

Grandpa gives instruction on safety, to Prasanth when he gives to his grandpa’s house, during summer vacation. The boys say that their teacher has taught them the rules of road safety. Grandpa tells them to be cyber safe. Fertilizers, medicines, automotive, and gardening products should be secured and kept locked.

Being Safe Summary in Tamil

பிரசாந்த் தன் கோடை விடுமுறையின்போது தன் தாத்தா வீட்டிற்கு வந்தான். அப்போது தாத்தா அவனுக்கு அறிவுரை கூறுகிறார். அவனது தோழர்களும் ஆசிரியர் மூலம் பாதுகாப்பு விதிமுறைகளை அறிந்துள்ளதாக கூறினர். தர்தா, பையன்களை கணினி வழி பாதுகாப்பை பின்பற்றுமாறு கூறுகிறார். உரங்கள், மருந்து, மோட்டார் வாகன பகுதிகள், தோட்டக்கலை பொருட்கள் இவற்றையும் பத்திரமாய் பூட்டி வைத்து பயன்படுத்த வேண்டும் என்று தாத்தா கூறினார்.

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Warm Up (Text Book Page No. 92)

Read the quote and observe the picture.

Complete this graphic organiser.
Remember to use suitable adjectives.

Textual Exercise

A. Fill in the blanks.

1. The author speaks about the river ……………. .
Answer:
Ganges

2. The author’s brother’s name is ……………. .
Answer:
Jyotirindra

3. The ……………. glimmered over the smooth flowing stream.
Answer:
moonlight

4. The beauty of Bengal and the Ganges served as ……………. and ……………. to the author.
Answer:
food, drink

B. Answer the following in one or two sentences. (Text Book Page No. 95)

1. Quote the expressions from the text when the author sees the Ganges again.
Answer:
“The Ganges again! Again those ineffable days and nights, languid with joy, sad with longing, attuned to the plaintive babbling of the river along with the cool shade of its wooded banks”.

2. In what ways the river and its bank have changed?
Answer:
The surrounding greenery has been replaced by mills. The noise and smoke of the mills are referred to as changes.

3. How were the rooms arranged in his house?
Answer:
A flight of stone-flagged steps led to a long broad verandah. The rooms were not regularly arranged. All the rooms were not on the same level. Some rooms had to be reached by short flights of stairs. The big sitting room faced the landing steps.

C. Answer the following in a paragraph.

1. How does the author spend his afternoon? Explain
Answer:
On rainy afternoons, the author spends his time singing old Vaishnava songs to his own tunes, with the harmonium. On other afternoons, he goes boating with his brother. His brother plays the violin. They engage themselves in music. When the sun sets they return home.

2. Describe how the river looks when he rows back.
Answer:
On the west side of the river, the sun rays declined. On the east side of the river, the moon rises over the fringe of trees. A silver streak was formed where the land and water met. Boats were hardly seen. The trees bordering the river banks appeared like a dark shadow and the moonlight glowed over the smooth flowing stream.

3. Draw the images in the box after reading the text carefully.
Answer:

Vocabulary (Text Book Page No. 96)

Clipped Words:
Find out the clipped words for the following. (Text Book Page No. 96)

1. aeroplane – plane
2. microphone – mike
3. exhibition – exhibit
4. kilogram – kilo
5. cafeteria – cafe

b. Find and use the clipped words in your own sentence.

1. photograph – photo
I showed my mother’s photo with my friend.

2. gymnasium – gym
I used to go to the gym every day to get a well-built body.

3. luncheon – lunch
I share my lunch with my friends.

4. advertisement – ad
It is a common ad we see in between the serials.

5. zoological park – zoo
We went to the zoo last week.

Blends:
a. Find out the blended words for the following. (Text Book Page No. 97)

1. international + police – Interpol
2. helicopter + pad – helipad
3. motor+hotel – motel
4. education + satellite – educate
5. electronic + commerce – e-commerce

b. Use the blended words in your own sentences.

1. electrocute
Electrocution is the mode of the death penalty in foreign countries.

2. Spanglish
Spaniards employed in ships speak Spanglish.

3. moped
Moped is a vehicle liked by many women in our country.

4. brunch
I took my brunch at 11.00 a.m. today.

5. smog
Due to the smog, the plane was canceled yesterday.

Idioms:

Match with the meanings for the following Idioms. (Text Book Page No. 99)

1. a piece of cake –	a) Moving very slowly
2. on cloud nine	b) easy
3. perfect ten	c) Blissfully happy
4. at a snail’s pace	d) someone who is cherished above all others
5. apple of my eye	e) completely perfect

Answer:

1. a piece of cake	b) easy
2. on cloud nine	c) Blissfully happy
3. perfect ten	e) completely perfect
4. at a snail’s pace	a) Moving very slowly
5. apple of my eye	d) someone who is cherished above all others

Fill in the blanks with the meanings for the following Idioms.

1. take five _________
Answer:
for a break

2. pieces of eight _________
Answer:
treasure

3. black and blue _________
Answer:
severely

4. wild goose chase _________
Answer:
wasteful

5. seventh heaven _________
Answer:
very happy

6. a couch potato _________
Answer:
lazy person

7. the lion’s share _________
Answer:
biggest share

8. in black and white _________
Answer:
written

9. drop the ball _________
Answer:
making a mistake

10. cat’s meow _________
Answer:
excellent

Listening (Text Book Page No. 99)

Listen to the passage carefully and answers the following
Note: The listening passage is given on page no. 228

Questions.
1. The Nobel Committee has been called a conservative body because
a) it is conservative in the choice of subjects.
b) its members believe in conservative ideology
c) its members are old fashioned
d) it awards prizes only to those people who adopt a conservative approach.
Answer:
a) it is conservative in the choice of subjects

2. In the beginning, the Nobel Committee ignored the great advances in theoretical physics because
a) they were different from other branches of physics.
b) they were concerned with the theory and did not suggest its application.
c) the Committee felt that the discovery and invention in the field did not contribute to the benefit of mankind.
d) they proved to be merchants of death and hence dangerous to mankind.
Answer:
c) the Committee felt that the discovery and invention in the field did not contribute to the benefit of mankind.

3. The noble prize would not be given to
a) a diplomat who negotiated a peace settlement
b) a doctor who discovered a vaccine
c) a composer who composed a symphony
d) an author who wrote a novel
Answer:
c) a composer who composed a symphony

4. Alfred Nobel left his colossal fortune to the cause of progress in human knowledge because he
a) was Europe’s richest vagabond
b) were a chemist, engineer, and an aspiring poet
c) felt guilty for having invented highly destructive things
d) felt guilty for having earned so much money
Answer:
c) felt guilty for having invented highly destructive things

Writing (Text Book Page No. 101)

Exercise: (Text Book Page No. 102)

1. Your school is going to organize an inter-school dance competition. Write a notice for your school notice board inviting all the interested students.

HOLY ANGELS HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL, Palani. NOTICE September 8, 2019 INTERSCHOOL DANCE COMPETITION Our school is hosting the Inter-School Dancing Competition for classes 6 to 12 on September 30, 2019, at school auditorium. All the talented students in dancing may appear for the audition to be conducted in the presence of famous cine dancer on October 1, 2019, at 9 a.m. For further detail s, contact the undersigned. Bamila, Secretary, (Cultural in-charge).

2. You are Santhosh, Secretary, Housing Board, Officer’s colony, Thiruvarur. Water supply will be suspended for ten hours (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.) on 5th 0f October for cleaning of the water tank. Write a notice in about 50 words advising the residents to store water for a day.

HOUSING BOARD, Officer’s Colony, Thiruvarur. NOTICE September 10, 2019. SUSPENSION OF WATER SUPPLY Water supply will be suspended for ten hours between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. on September 18, 2019, in our colony, due to the cleaning of the water tank. The residents are kindly asked to store water on September 17, 2019, itself. For further details, contact the undersigned. Santhosh, Secretary, Housing board. Officer’s Colony, Thiruvarur.

3. You are the head girl/boy of a Govt. High School. Your school is soon going to publish the annual magazine next month. Write a notice for the notice board of your school inviting students to submit write-ups.

GOVERNMENT HIGH SCHOOL, Nagapattinam. NOTICE September 18, 2019 PUBLICATION OF THE ANNUAL MAGAZINE Our school will be publishing an annual magazine next month. All the students are invited to contribute your own write-ups for the annual magazine. For further details, contact the undersigned. S. Prabhu, Secretary, (Magazine in-charge).

Grammar

Conjunction: (Text Book Page No. 105)

a. Underline the conjunctions in the following sentences:

1. Revathy and Rohini are friends.
Answer:
And

2. If you say so I will believe it.
Answer:
so

3. Shekar is intelligent but careless.
Answer:
but

4. The bus was overcrowded so Arun avoided travelling in it.
Answer:
so

5. Though Vinay is ill, he doesn’t skip the class.
Answer:
Though

b. Fill in the blanks in the following sentences with suitable conjunctions from the box:
after, unless, until, and, fill, although, so, because, but.

1. I returned home ………….. the bus had started.
Answer:
after

2. I respect him ………….. he is very strict.
Answer:
although

3. Sudharshan will succeed ………….. he works hard.
Answer:
because

4. Aravinth ………….. Arun is classmates from their childhood.
Answer:
and

5. You can’t have your fruits ………….. you take your food.
Answer:
until

C. Choose the correct conjunctions from the options given in the brackets:

1. Everyone likes him ………….. he is very helpful, (because/for)
Answer:
because

2. ………….. it was cloudy, we decided to take an umbrella, (so/as)
Answer:
as

3. Rathi found her watch ………….. she had left it. (wherever/where)
Answer:
where

4. I don’t know ………….. I can afford to buy a new dress or not. (whether/why)
Answer:
whether

5. ………….. he was ill, he did not go to the doctor, (as/though)
Answer:
though

Sentence Pattern: (Text Book Page No. 107)

1. Choose the right pattern.

1. The wall collapsed.
a) SV
b) SVO
c) SVIODO
Answer:
a) SV

2. During the war, many people lost their homes.
a) SVO
b) SVIODO
c) ASVO
Answer:
c)ASVDO

3. I promised the children a trip to the zoo.
a) SVO
b) SVDOIO
c) SVIODO
Answer:
c) SVIODO

4. In 1998, Frank moved to London.
a) ASVA
b) ASVO
c) SVIODO
Answer:
a)ASVA

5. Pooja hired a bicycle.
a) SV
b) SVO
c) SVA
Answer:
b) SVO

2. Write two sentences for each pattern.

Answer:

SV	Birds fly.	They returned.
SVO	I bought a pen.	She gave a bale.
SVC	She is a dancer.	He is a painter.
SVA	They came here.	They will come now.
SVOC	Raju wrote a letter neatly.	I wrote the exam well.
SVIODO	They gave him a shock.	The teacher taught him a lesson.
ASV	Tomorrow she leaves.	Yesterday I came.
SVAA	My dog swam in the pool yesterday.	I went to Ooty by bus last week.

My Reminiscence Summary in English

The author returned from England. He visited his brother Jyotirindra and his wife at Chandemagore. The lovely days he spent with them in boating, singing, and writing poems from the villa called Moran’s Garden had been memorable days. He describes his stay there in this lesson.

My Reminiscence Summary in Tamil

ஆசிரியர் இங்கிலாந்திலிருந்து திரும்பினார். தன் சகோதரர் ஜியோதிந்ரா மற்றும் அவரது மனைவி தங்கியிருந்த சந்திரநாகூர் என்ற இடத்தில் சென்று தங்கினார். அந்த நாட்களை படகில் ஏறிச் செல்வதும், மோரன்ஸ் கார்டன் என்ற அவர்கள் வீட்டில் பாடுவதிலும் கவிதை எழுதுவதிலும் செலவழித்த நாட்கள் எப்போதும் தன் நினைவில் நிற்க கூடிய நாட்கள் என்று கூறுகிறார்.

My Reminiscence About the Author in English

Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941), Nobel prize-winning Bengali poet, author, philosopher, artist, and educator wrote “Gitanjali” (1912); “My Reminiscences” was written and published in his fiftieth year, shortly before he started on a trip to Europe and America for his failing health in 1912. It was in the course of this trip that he wrote for the first time in the English language for publication.

My Reminiscence About the Author in Tamil

ரவிந்திரநாத் தாகூர் (1861-1941) நோபல் பரிசு பெற்ற பெங்காலி புலவர், எழுத்தாளர், தத்துவஞானி, கலைஞர் மற்றும் கல்வியாளர் ஆவார். கீதாஞ்சலி எழுதியது 1912ம் ஆண்டு ஆகும். அவர் ஐரோப்பா, அமெரிக்கா நாடுகளுக்கு உடல் நலக்குறைவு இருந்ததை சீர் செய்ய சென்று வந்தார். திரும்பி வந்ததும் தனது 50ஆம் வயதில் கடந்த காலத்தின் கதை என்ற புத்தகத்தை வெளியிட்டார். இந்தப் பயணத்தின் போதுதான் இவர் முதன் முதலாக, தம் புத்தகத்தை ஆங்கிலத்தில் வெளியிட்டார்.

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8th English Guide Sir Isaac Newton – The Ingenious Scientist Text Book Back Questions and Answers

Warm Up (Text Book Page No. 63)

In pairs, identify the great thinkers of the world and write the names from the box. (Text Book Page No. 63)

Section – I
Textual Exercise (Text Book Page No. 66)

Read and Understand (Text Book Page No. 66)

A. Fill in the blanks.

1. Isaac Newton was born at ……………
Answer:
Woolsthorpe

2. Grandmother was advised to apprentice him to a ……………
Answer:
clockmaker

3. Isaac made a clock, by the dropping of ……………
Answer:
water

4. The sun-dial made by Isaac is still in existence at ……………
Answer:
Woolsthorpe

5. Isaac constructed a model of the …………….
Answer:
windmill

B. Choose the correct synonyms for the italicized words.

1. Isaac was chiefly remarkable for his ingenuity.
a) common
b) notable
c) neglected
d) unknown
Answer:
b) notable

2. He will make a capital workman.
a) wealth
b) excellent
c) profitable
d) head
Answer:
d) head

3. Nobody could tell what the sunshine was composed of.
a) made
b) known
c) full
d) felt
Answer:
a) made

4. But he cared little for earthly fame and honors.
a) disrespect
b) attraction
c) proud
d) popularity
Answer:
a) disrespect

Section – II
Textual Exercise (Text Book Page No. 69)

Read and Understand (Text Book Page No. 69)

A. Choose the correct Synonyms for the italicized word.

1. His Grandmother was very kind to him.
a) affectionate
b) loving
c) disrespectful
d) cruel.
Answer:
d) cruel

2. The boy seemed to have a taste for mathematics.
a) delicious
b) sweet
c) dislike
d) against
Answer:
c) dislike

3. Isaac possessed a wonderful faculty of acquiring knowledge.
a) owned
b) controlled
c) lacks
d) have
Answer:
c) lacks

4. He was observed to be usually busy with his tools.
a) common
b) rarely
c) unwantedly
d) usually
Answer:
b) rarely

B. Answer the following questions in one or two. (Text Book Page No. 70)

1. Who was taking care of Newton after his father’s death?
Answer:
His grandmother was taking care of Newton after his father’s death.

2. What did Isaac manufacture at his young age?
Answer:
Issac manufactured many curious articles at a young age.

3. How did the young boy find the strength of the wind?
Answer:
The young boy found the strength of the wind by first jumping against the wind. According to the length of his jump, he could calculate the force of a gentle breeze, a brisk gale or a tempest.

4. Why were his friends attracted by the windmill?
Answer:
The playmates of Newton were attracted by the model of windmill. They thought it to be pretty and wonderful.

5. How was Newton honored by the king?
Answer:
Newton was made a Member of the Parliament and received the honour of knighthood from the king.

C. Answer the following in about 100 words.

1. Why did Newton’s friends advise his grandmother to apprentice him to a clockmaker?
Answer:
Issac seemed to have taste for mathematics besides his mechanical skills. His taste for Maths would be useful to him in clock making. Issac made a kind of clock which would work by the dropping of water. Besides the water clock, Issac made a sun-dial. The sundial is said to be in still in existence at Woolsthorpe, on the comer of the house where Issac dwelt.

2. How did Newton learn about the way a windmill operated?
Answer:
Newton frequently went to the windmill that operated on a new plan. He spent hours examining the various parts of the windmill. When the mill was not working, he examined its internal machinery. When the windmill’s broad sails were in motion by the wind, Newton examined the process by which the mill-stones revolved and crushed the grains, put into its hopper. Thus Newton gained a thorough knowledge of the construction and operation of the windmill.

3. Mention some of Newton’s inventions.
Answer:
Reflecting telescope, laws of motion, law of gravity are the famous inventions of Sir Issac Newton. He also discovered Calculus. He was the first one to find out the nature of light. He searched out the laws by which the planets are guided through the sky.

Vocabulary (Text Book Page No. 70)

Prefix and Suffix
a. Underline the prefix in each word in the boxes: (Text Book Page No. 71)

b. Pick a suitable Prefix and suffix from the given box and complete the following words:
able, ful, ly, sub, ion, un, tri, re, im, mis

Syllabification

Syllabify the words: (Text Book Page No. 73)

1. education – 4 Syllables
2. school – 1 Syllable
3. college – 2 Syllables
4. English – 2 Syllables
5. opportunity – 4 Syllables
6. friend – 1 Syllable
7. teacher – 2 Syllables
8. simultaneously – 6 Syllables
9. laboratory – 4 Syllables
10. beneficiary – 5 Syllables

Listening (Text Book Page No. 74)

Listen to the passage carefully and write the answer.

Note: The listening passage is given on page no. 227
Questions:
1. Name the scientist.
Answer:
The name of the scientist was Sir Alexander Fleming.

2. What did he discover?
Answer:
He discovered Penicillin.

3. Who approached the scientist?
Answer:
Two journalists approached the scientist.

4. What was the question by the journalist?
Answer:
The journalists wished to know what a great scientist would think before his breakfast.

5. When did they meet the scientist?
Answer:
They met the scientist when he was about to have his breakfast.

Speaking (Text Book Page No. 74)

Take a few minutes and make hints of the picture. Arrange your thoughts. Using the points you write, deliver a small speech focusing the issue picturised here. Give an interesting and informative speech. Your speech should include the cause and the solution.

Tips for effective speaking:

• Organise your points and ideas well.
• Don’t memorise the speech. If you forget a point, it will make you nervous.
• Avoid the things that are of no value or interest to the audience.
• Before you speak, take a deep breath, smile, greet the audience.
• Don’t be nervous about making a mistake.
• Interesting speech makes your mistakes nothing.

In this picture, we see a number of chimneys emitting smoke. These buildings may be factories or mills. There are green lawns and a few trees found in this picture. We also see a number of vehicles on the road. The smoke from the factories and vehicles create air pollution and noise pollution. There is a water source and dumping of garbage is found in the lower part of the picture. The garbage will make the water polluted. Water is already scarce in our towns. We must take serious remedial measures against air pollution, water pollution, and noise pollution to save our environment. We must promote eco-friendliness in the young minds.

Writing (Text Book Page No. 75)

H) Write a character sketch of any character from a fiction that has made an impact on you.
Headings:

1. Introduction of the person:
Answer:
Jane, an orphan, the heroine of the fiction, ’Jane Eyre’ written by Charles Bronte is my favorite character.

2. Character:
Answer:
Jane a poor orphan, who lost both her parents at an early stage suffer hell at the house of her uncle Mr. Reed. Mr. Reed died. He liked her very much. Even when he died he asked his wife to promise of taking care of her after his death. Still, Mrs. Reed never liked Jane. Jane was treated cruelly by the children of Mrs. Reed. Once, Mrs. Reed sent Jane to a charity school at Lowood.

3. Talk about what others say about the character :
Answer:
The servant-maid Bessie sympathised with Jane for her sufferings. Miss. Temple and Miss. Miller’s teachers of the charity school at Lowood took pity on her. They felt she was too young to be sent alone like that. They thought since she knew reading and writing she would do well in her studies.

4. Write if the character appealed to you, with reasons:
Answer:
Definitely, the character of Jane is impressive. She lost her parents. She was an orphan. She was tormented in her aunt’s house. The school she studied gave her semi-starvation and unbearable cold environment. In the bathroom, they had only frozen water. In spite of the ordeal, Jane got educated. She started working as a teacher in the same school. She got an appointment as a governess in the house of Rochester at Thornfield.

5. Support your views with evidence from the text.
Answer:
Jane treats her pupil Adela, the ward of Mr. Rochester in a way that is convincing for the child. Adela likes painting, drawing, singing, and dancing. Jane appreciates her skills and talents. Adela gets attracted to Jane. Jane skilfully befriends the pupil Adela and breaks the ice. Adela starts liking Jane.

Grammar (Text Book Page No. 75)

a) Fill in the blanks by using correct preposition.

1. We go to school ____ Mondays, but not on Sunday
Answer:
on

2. Christmas falls ____ 25th December.
Answer:
on

3. Buy me a present ____ my birthday.
Answer:
on

4. Families often argue ____ Christmas time.
Answer:
in

5. I work faster ____ night.
Answer:
at

6. Her shift finished ____ 7 p.m.
Answer:
at

Model Verbs (Text Book Page No. 76)

Circle the modal verbs in the list given in the box (Text Book Page No. 75)

I. Use polite request when we seek help from others. Page – 78)
a) Fill in the blanks using would you or could you.

1. ……………. please close the door?
Answer:
Could you

2. ……………. please open the window?
Answer:
Could you

3. ……………. mind going to the backbench?
Answer:
Would you

4. ……………. please bring some water for me?
Answer:
Could you

b) Use the phrases could you or would you in the following situations with your friend.

1. Ask the policeman for directions.
Answer:
Could you direct me to the temple?

2. You need to borrow your friend’s bike.
Answer:
Could yo lend me your bike?

3. You would need to exchange the book purchased.
Answer:
Would you mind my exchanging the book purchased?

4. You want to open your classroom window.
Answer:
Would you mind opening the classroom window?

Sir Isaac Newton – The Ingenious Scientist Summary in English

Issac Newton was born on the Christmas day, at Woolsthrope in England in 1642. His mother got remarried after his father’s death. Newton was with his grandmother. Newton created curious articles. He became an apprentice to a clockmaker. He observed the functioning of a windmill nearby. He then contacted a model of the windmill. Newton engaged himself in mathematics and philosophy. He found the nature of light, laws of motion, law of gravity, and also calculus. He was honoured with knighthood. He was a scientist, astronomer, and also a mechanical genius.

Sir Isaac Newton – The Ingenious Scientist Summary in Tamil

ஐசக் நியூட்டன் 1642ம் ஆண்டு கிறிஸ்துமஸ் தினத்தன்று உல்ஸ்த்தார்ப் என்ற இடத்தில் இங்கிலாந்தில் பிறந்தார். அவரது தந்தை இறந்த பிறகு அவரின் தாயார் மறுமணம் செய்து கொண்டார். நியூட்டன் தன் பாட்டியிடம் வளர்ந்தார். நியூட்டன் ஆச்சரியமான சிறியப் பொருட்களை உருவாக்கினார். கடிகாரம் செய்பவரிடம் தொழில் கற்கும் வேலைக்கு அமர்ந்தார். அருகில் உள்ள காற்றாலையின் செயல்பாட்டை உற்று நோக்கியவர் ஒரு சிறிய காற்றாலை மாதிரியை தானே உருவாக்கினார். நியூட்டன் கணிதம், தத்துவம் போன்ற புத்தகங்களைப் படிப்பதில் தன்னை ஈடுபடுத்திக் கொண்டார். அவர் ஒளியின் இயல்பு, இயக்க விதிகள், புவி ஈர்ப்பு விசை விதி போன்றவற்றைக் கண்டுபிடித்தார். அவர் வானியல், அறிவியல் மட்டுமல்ல, இயந்திரங்களை இயக்குவதிலும் வல்லுனராய் திகழ்ந்தார்.

Sir Isaac Newton – The Ingenious Scientist About the Author in English

The biography of Sir Isaac Newton was published in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s, True Stories from History and Biography (1851). As Newton observed after a life¬time of discoveries: “I seem to myself like a child,” he observed, “playing on the seashore, and picking up here and there a curious shell or a pretty pebble, while the boundless ocean of truth lies undiscovered before me”.

Sir Isaac Newton – The Ingenious Scientist About the Author in Tamil

சர் ஐசக் நியூட்டனின் – வாழ்க்கை சரிதம், நாதனியல் ஹாத்தார்ன் என்பவரால் 1851ஆம் ஆண்டு வெளியிடப்பட்டது. “சரித்திரம் மற்றும் வாழ்க்கை சரிதம்: இவற்றின் உண்மைக் கதைகள்” என்ற புத்தகம் அது நியூட்டன் தன் வாழ்நாள் கண்டுபிடிப்புகளுக்கு பிறகு சொன்னார், ‘நான் ஒரு குழந்தை போன்றவன். கடற்கரையில் சில சிப்பிகளையும் அழகிய கூழாங்கற்களையும் தான் கண்டெடுத்துள்ளேன். இன்னும் கண்டுபிடிக்க வேண்டிய விஷயங்கள் கரைகாணாத கடல் போல் என்முன்னே உள்ளன’.

Tamilnadu State Board New Syllabus Samacheer Kalvi 8th English Guide Pdf Prose Chapter 1 The Nose-Jewel Text Book Back Questions and Answers, Summary, Notes.

Tamilnadu Samacheer Kalvi 8th English Solutions Prose Chapter 1 The Nose-Jewel

8th English GuideThe Nose-Jewel Text Book Back Questions and Answers

WARM UP (Text Book Page No. 1)

What are the life lessons that you can learn form the birds? Match the birds with the characters given in the box and fill in the blanks.

Read and Understand (Text Book Page No. 6)

A) Choose the correct synonyms for the italicized words.

1. Nice fun indeed.
a) infact
b) doubtedly
c) fine
Answer:
a) infact

2. The poor woman is in a panic.
a) fear
b) grid
c) crash
Answer:
a) fear

3. The mother consoled her little girl.
a) pretended
b) comforted
c) left
Answer:
b) comforted

4. You are always self-centered.
a) egoistic
b) generous
c) heroic
Answer:
a) egoistic

5. What is the secret you are whispering?
a) rumour
b) murmur
c) louder
Answer:
b) murmur

B) Find the antonym for the following words.

1. Delight x sorrow
2. Disgrace x honour
3. Careless x careful
4. Secret x open
5. Confine x free

C) Fill in the blanks.

1. The sparrows built their nest in the __________
Answer:
roof

2. The diamond jewel was lying in the ___________
Answer:
muck heap

3. The diamond jewel belonged to ____________
Answer:
Meenakshi Ammal

4. ___________ was the servant maid of Meenakshi Ammal.
Answer:
Kuppayi

5. Ramayya and his wife lived with the fear of __________
Answer:
getting caught

D) Say the following statements are True or False:

1. Two sparrows built a nest on a treetop.
Answer:
False

2. Kuppayi swept out the diamond jewel.
Answer:
True

3. Ramayya gave the diamond jewel to the magistrate.
Answer:
False

4. Ramayya’s wife put the stud away in her box.
Answer:
True

5. The Police searched Ramayya’s home.
Answer:
False

E) Answer the following questions: (Text Book Page No. 7)

1. Where did the sparrows build the nest?
Answer:
The sparrows built the nest in a nice spot on the roof of Ramayya’s house.

2. Why did the bird drop the diamond stud?
Answer:
The female sparrow did not want the diamond stud. So the male sparrow dropped the diamond stud on the floor and went out.

3. What were the words of Meenakshi Ammal to her daughter?
Answer:
Meenakshi Ammal told her daughter not to tell her father about the lost diamond nose-stud.

4. Who was suspected of stealing the diamond nose stud?
Answer:
Kuppayi, the servant’s, maid was suspected of stealing the diamond nose stud.

5. What did Ramayya’s wife do with the stud?
Answer:
Ramayya’s wife put the stud away in her box.

6. What happened to Ramayya’s wife at the end?
Answer:
Ramayya’s wife fell sick with a fever. She became bedridden. Her rest of the life was spent in fear of being caught by the police.

F) Answer the following in about 100 words.

1. Why did the sparrow throw the nose jewel into Ramayya’s house?
Answer:
One day, the male sparrow found a diamond nose-jewel in a heap. He picked it up and came to the nest with the shining stud in his beak and informed his wife about it. The female bird shouted at him and told him that the diamond jewel was not of any use to her. She asked the male sparrow to search for food for their young ones. So the bird dropped the diamond stud on the floor and went out in search of little worms for the young ones.

2. Explain how Ramayya’s wife reacted when she saw the nose jewel?
Answer:
When Ramayya’s wife noticed the jewel as she was sweeping the floor, She picked it up with delight and wore it. Ramayya questioned her angrily how she got hold of the diamond stud. She replied that she found the jewel lying on the floor and she took it. That was all. Ramayya wanted to deliver the jewel to the village magistrate. If the police searched their house, it would be a disgrace. Police searched the house of Kuppayi, the servant-maid but they could find nothing in her hut. Wife of Ramayya got scared. She soon developed a severe fever and was confined to her bed. Ramayya and his wife spent the rest of their lives in fear of being caught.

Vocabulary (Text Book Page No.7)

a. Pick out the correct homophone.

1. I am not …………….. to drink soda, (aloud, allowed)
Answer:
allowed

2. The wind …………….. the leaves, (blue, blew)
Answer:
blow

3. I will …………….. my friend, (meat, meet)
Answer:
meet

4. He will play the in the second play, (role, roll)
Answer:
role

5. I have …………….. movie before, (scene, seen)
Answer:
seen

b. Choose the correct homophone. (Text Book Page No. 8)

1. Every morning my father likes to look at the …………….. on the grass.
a) due
b) dew
Answer:
a) dew

2. Chennai is the …………….. of Tamilnadu.
a) capitol
b) capital
Answer:
a) capital

3. I was very …………….. last weekend because my friends made plans that did
a) bored
b) board
Answer:
a) bored

4. The cat caught the …………….. of a mouse.
a) scent
b) cent
Answer:
a) scent

5. The …………….. rises in the east.
a) son
b) sun
Answer:
b) sun

Expand the following: (Text Book Page No. 9)

ECG	Electro Cardio Gram
ILO	International Labor Organisation
SCERT	State Council of Education Research and Training
IIT	Indian Space Research Organisation
ISRO	Indian Space Research Organisation
FIR	First Information Report
UNESCO	United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation
UNICEF	United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund.
NASA	National Aeronautics and Space Administration
AIDS	Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome
ADHD	Attention Deficit Hyper Activity Syndrome
UFO	Unidentified Flying Object
FAQ	Frequently asked Question

 Listening (Text Book Page No. 10)

C) Listen to the passage carefully and choose the right answer:
Note: The listening passage is given at page no. 226

1. Why do birds sing?
a) To locate one another
b) To warn other birds
c) To find a mate
d) All of the above
Answer:
d) All of the above

2. Birds perch very high so that …………….
a) other birds can hear them
b) other birds can see them
c) they can hide there
d) Both A and B are correct
Answer:
d) Both A and B are correct

3. The health of a bird can be determined …………
a) by the length of its song
b) by the complexity of its song
c) by the volume of its song
d) Both A and B are correct.
Answer:
d) Both A and B are correct

4. Young birds perfect their songs by ………….
a) territorial songs
b) mating songs
c) warnings
d) None of the above
Answer:
c) warnings

5. Young birds perfect their songs by ………………
a) natural instinct
b) listening and interaction
c) practice
d) Both B and C are correct
Answer:
b) listening and interaction

6. Fitness is ………………
a) health
b) danger
c) a song
d) a warning
Answer:
a) health

7. How do variations in the basic song help the birds?
a) recognize other members
b) Maintain health
c) increase the length of their song
d) Communicate with one another
Answer:
a) recognize other members

Note: The Listening passage is given on page no. 226.

Writing (Text Book Page No. 14)

Using the given letter as a model, write a complaining letter on any one of the topics given below: (Text Book Page No. 15)

a) To the Police commissioner about the noise caused by the loudspeaker in a music shop near your school.

Date: XXXX From M. Kanishk, S/ o. Manoj, Nehru Nagar, Salem – 5. To The Commissioner of Police, Commissioner Office, Salem – 5. Respected Sir, I am writing to notify you that I am studying standard 10th at Govt. Boys Higher Secondary School, Salem. Our school consists of 2,000 students. There is a music shop near to our school. They play the songs at the top of the voice during the class hours. It really disturbs and distracts our concentration away from studies: We have given many complaints to the authority, but no severe action has been taken by them till now. I kindly request you to take action on them immediately for the betterment of all the students. Yours faithfully, M. Kanishk

b) To the Postmaster General on non-receipt of book parcel.

From M. Vinith, 13, Nehru Road, Rajendrapuram, Trichy-621 019. To The Postmaster General, Head Post Office, Trichy-621 001. Respected Sir, This is to inform you that I have sent a registered parcel to my niece Mr. R. Pravin at 132, Netha Colony, Faripur, Andhrapradesh, on 16th January 2020. My receipt no. is 3001. But the parcel has not been received by my niece so far. Ten days have passed ever since 1 sent the parcel. 1 kindly request you to look into the matter and inform us about the condition of my parcel as soon as possible. Yours faithfully, M. Vinith

c) To the Transport Manager, TNSTC on non-stopping of buses near your school bus stop.

From P. Arun Kumar, S/o. Palanichamy, No. 6, Ukarthey Nagar, Kodaikanal, Dindigul. To The Transport Manager, TNSTC office, Kodaikanal, Dindigul. Respected Sir, I am writing to inform you that, I am studying a higher secondary first year at St.Xavier School, Kodaikanal. Our school provides education for 1500 students. Most of the students come to school from nearby towns and villages. As the buses do not stop at our school bus stop the students suffer severely every day. It causes them to come to class very late daily. We have given complaints to the transport office much time, but they failed to act on our complaint. I hope that you will do the needful for the goodness of the students and their education. Yours faithfully, P. Arunkumar

Using the given informal letter as a model, write a letter on any one of the topics given below. (Text Book Page No. 16)

a) Write letter to your father asking permission to go on an educational tour.

10, Babu Sankar Hostel, New Colony, Madurai – 8 Dear Father, My class teacher has planned to go on an education tour to Tuticorin. There we will be learning details on fish culture. Everyone should attend. The fees to be paid to Rs. 500 only, it will be of two days trip. I need your permission to go on the tour. Kindly grant me permission. Send me the money too. I will let you know the other details later. With love and regards. Your loving daughter K. Kamala Address on the Envelope: To Mr. Kathiravan, 7, Kottam Patti Main Road, Kottam Patti, Madurai District.

b) Write letter to you friend about your summer holidays.

10, Teachers Colony Madurai – 10 10.1.XXXX Dear Sankar, I am fine. I hope and pray that you are enjoying the pink of your health. For the summer holidays, I had been to Trivandram. I visited the zoo, aquarium, Seashores, Kovalam beach, Sangu Mugam beach, etc. It was cool there. I really enjoyed my holidays. For the next summer vacation, I have planned to visit Ooty. With love and regards. Your loving friend K. Bala Address on the Envelope: To K. Sankar, 10, Haily road, Barath Nagar Salem.

c) Write a letter to your sister advising her to take part in cultural programs in school’s annual day celebration.

8, St. Marys’ hostel, Holy Cross College Nagercoil, 10.01.XXXX My Dear Jovina, I was happy to know that you have a cultural program in your school annual day celebration which will be held on 30.3.XXXX at your school. You can participate in singing, dancing, drama, recitation of poems, and rangoli decorations. It will be fun. Apart from fun, it will be a chance for you to develop your talents. Your confidence will get boost up when you are appreciated for your talent. So kindly put forth maximum participation in the cultural program. With regards. Your loving sister, R. Kamala Address on the Envelope: To M. Jovina, 1, Babu new road, Theni main road, Kambam.

The Nose-Jewel Grammar (Text Book Page No. 17)

a. Pick out the words from the list and put them appropriately on the table. (Text Book Page No. 18)

David, Madurai, parrot, happiness, book, thought, green, tiger, Trichy, computer, Narayanan, fan, sister, Kalam, woman, pencil, Bharathi, problem, brother, Mumbai, swan, elephant, Vijay, solution, success, school, convent.

b. Read the following paragraph and pick out the different types of nouns and put them in the table.

Hobby is an activity we enjoy doing in our free time. It keeps us busy in our leisure time. People choose their hobby on the basis of their interests and personality. Do you know what Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam’s hobby was?

c. Fill in the blanks with a suitable collective noun.
choir, shower, bowl, flock, cup, pair, swarm, bunch, herd, bottle

1. a …………. of cows.
Answer:
herd
2. a …………. of birds.
Answer:
fleet

3. a …………. of singers.
Answer:
choir

4. a …………. of milk.
Answer:
bottle

5. a …………. of tea.
Answer:
cup

6. a …………. of ants.
Answer:
swarm

7. a …………. of grapes.
Answer:
bunch

8. a …………. of rice.
Answer:
bowl

9. a …………. of shoes.
Answer:
pair

10. a …………. of rain.
Answer:
shower

Pronoun

a. Change the underlined words with a correct pronoun: (Text Book Page No. 20)
(they, he, him, it, she )
1. I saw Mr. Balu this morning and gave Mr. Balu my homework.
Answer:
him

2. Muthu likes computer games but he doesn’t play computer games very often.
Answer:
it

3. My aunt lives in Trichy but, my aunt often comes to visit my family.
Answer:
she

4. Neil Armstrong was born in 1930. Neil Armstrong landed on the moon in 1969.
Answer:
He

b. Change the possessive adjective into possessive pronoun:

1. This is my pen.
Answer:
This pen is mine

2. She missed her purse.
Answer:
The missed purse is hers

3. Her speech is nice.
Answer:
Nice speech is hers

4. My book is new.
Answer:
The new book is mine

5. My bike is costly.
Answer:
The costly bike is mine

C) VERB
The verb is a word used to express an action or state.
Transitive verbs
Transitive verbs are verbs that express
action with an object.
The object of a transitive verb can be a
noun, pronoun, or a noun clause or phrase.
Examples:
I threw the ball. (Noun as object)
We beat them. (Pronoun as object)
I think that you are correct. (Noun clause as object)

Intransitive verbs
Intransitive verbs are verbs that
express action without an object.
Examples:
I ran.
I ran swiftly.
I ran in the race

List out the transitive and intransitive verbs in the following words. (Text Book Page No. 21)

come – intransitive
buy – transitive
teach – transitive
learn – transitive
arrive – intransitive
sing – transitive
run – intransitive
draw – transitive
jump – intransitive
write – transitive

The Nose-Jewel Summary in English

Ramayya, a simple man, lived with his greedy wife. In his house, there was a sparrow nest. The male sparrow in the nest picked up a nose-jewel and dropped it on the floor. The wife of Ramayya noticed the jewel and took it. Meenakshi Ammal, the owner of the nose-jewel, gave a police complaint. She suspected Kupayi, the maid. The police came and searched for her hut. The wife of Ramayya fell sick. Ramayya and his wife lived in fear for ever.

The Nose-Jewel Summary in Tamil

ராமையா என்ற எளிய மனிதன், தன் பேராசைப் பிடித்த மனைவியுடன் வாழ்ந்து வந்தான். அவன் வீட்டில் ஒரு குருவி கூடு இருந்தது. அதில் உள்ள ஆண் குருவி, குப்பையில் கிடந்த மூக்குத்தியை தூக்கி வந்தது. பின் தரையில் எறிந்து விட்டது. ராமையாவின் மனைவி தரையில் கிடந்த மூக்குத்தியை கவனித்து எடுத்து வைத்துக் கொண்டாள். மூக்குத்திக்கு சொந்தக்காரியான மீனாட்சி அம்மாள் தன் வேலைக்காரி குப்பாயியை சந்தேகப்பட்டு போலிசிடம் புகார் அளித்தார். காவல்துறை அவள் குடிசையை சோதனையிட்டது. ராமையா மனைவி சுகவீனமாய் படுத்துவிட்டாள். அதன்பிறகு ராமையாவும் அவரின் மனைவியும் எப்பொழுதும் பயத்திலேயே வாழ்ந்து வந்தனர்.

The Nose-Jewel About the Author in English

Chakravarti Rajagopalachari (1878-1972) informally called Rajaji, was an Indian politician, independence activist, lawyer, writer, historian, and statesman. Rajagopalachari was born in the village of Thorapalli in the Krishnagiri district. Rajagopalachari was the last Governor-General of India, as India soon became a Republic in 1950. Furthermore, he was the first Indian-born Governor-General, since before him the posts were held by British nationals. He also served as leader of the Indian National Congress, Premier of the Madras Presidency, Governor of West Bengal, Minister for Home Affairs of the Indian Union, and Chief Minister of Madras state. He was one of the first recipients of India’s highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna.

The Nose-Jewel About the Author in Tamil

சக்கரவர்த்தி ராஜகோபாலச்சாரி சுருக்கமாய் ராஜாஜி என்பார் இந்திய அரசியல்வாதி, சுதந்திர போராட்ட வீரர், வக்கீல், எழுத்தாளர், வரலாற்று ஆசிரியர், – ஆட்சிப்பணியில் இருந்தவர் ஆவார். கிருஷ்ணகிரி மாவட்டத்தில் உள்ள தொரப்பள்ளி என்ற கிராமத்தில் 1878இல் பிறந்தார். இந்தியாவின் கடைசி கவர்னர் ஜெனரல் ஆவார். 1950இல் இந்தியா குடியரசு நாடு ஆகிவிட்டது. இவருக்கு முன்னால் ஆங்கிலேயர்களே இந்த பதவியை வகித்து வந்தனர். இவரே முதல் இந்திய கவர்னர் ஜெனரல் ஆவார். சென்னை மாகாணத்தின் இந்திய தேசிய காங்கிரஸ் தலைவராக இருந்தார். மேற்கு வங்கத்தின் கவர்னர் ஆகவும், உள்துறை அமைச்சராகவும், தமிழ்நாட்டின் முதல் மந்திரியாகவும் இருந்தார். இவருக்கு இந்தியாவின் மிக உயரிய விருதான பாரத ரத்னா விருது அளிக்கப்பட்டது.

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8th English Guide Hobby Turns into A Successful Career Text Book Back Questions and Answers

WARM-UP (Text Book Page No. 35)

Look at the picture. Discuss in pairs and share your answers with you friends.

1. What is the girl doing?

Answer:
The girl is painting a picture.

2. What is the man doing? Will you like to do it? Why?

Answer:
The man is cooking. I don’t like doing it because I don’t want my finger cut.

3. Do you like gardening? Why?

Answer:
Yes, I like gardening, because it is a hobby first. The garden gives us fresh vegetables, flowers so gardening is both beneficial and a pastime.

4. What are the benefits of taking up cycling as a hobby?

Answer:
Cycling is truly a hobby. This is one of the best exercises both for our body and heart. It increases stamina.

8th English Guide Hobby Turns into A Successful Career Text Book Back Questions and Answers

Section – I

Read and Understand (Text Book Page No. 37)

A. Say true or false:

1. Mani’s hobby is playing cricket.
Answer:
False

2. Hobbies are unique to people.
Answer:
True

3. People have hobbies only to pass the time
Answer:
False

B. Choose the correct answer:

1. Mani imagined a world with
a) music and musicians
b) building and sculptures
c) magic and magicians.
Answer:
c) magic and magicians

2. When Mani started writing things, he was unable to
a) describe them accurately
b) describe them fluently
c) describe them imaginatively
Answer:
a) describe them accurately

3. Mani feels writing is like
a) painting the voice
b) engraving the voice
c) designing the voice
Answer:
a) painting the voice

Section – II

Read and Understand (Text Book Page No – 39)

A. Say true or false.

1. Ajay Garg is an artist.
Answer: True

2. Asha Devi taught Ajay the miniature painting.
Answer: True

3. Ajay displayed 150 paintings.
Answer: True

4. Ajay was awarded by the Indian president Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
Answer: True

B. Answer the following questions:

1. What was Ajay gifted with?
Answer:
Ajay was gifted with the skill of painting.

2. How was he honored?
Answer:
He was honored and awarded a national award of accomplishment from the Indian President Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam, in 2004.

3. What is Ajay’s current goal?
Answer:
Ajay’s current goal was to re-energies the dying art of traditional Miniature Indian paintings.

4. Is Aj ay’s hobby become a successful career? How?
Answer:
Yes, because he turned his hobby into a successful career.

Section – III

Read and Understand (Text Book Page No.41)

A. Fill in the blanks:

1. Mani’s grandfather noticed it and helped him by reading ………………..
Answer:
bedtime stories

2. Ajay mastered the techniques of ……………….
Answer:
Preparing colours and brushes

3. Ilavazhagi won her first match against ……………..
Answer:
her father

B. Choose correct synonyms for the italic word.

1. Writing is a unique hobby
a) common
b) beneficial
c) uncommon
d) separate
Answer:
d) separate

2. Ajay started to paint happily.
a) depressed
b) joyfully
c) unhappily
d) sadly
Answer:
b) joyfully

3. Miniature paintings depict Indian culture.
a) warp
b) portray
c) twist
d) falsify
Answer:
b) portray

C. Choose correct antonyms for the italic word.

1. Ajay suffered an injury.
a) sorrow
b) endure
c) hurt
d) mourn
Answer:
b) endure

2. Ajay mastered the techniques of painting.
a) skilled
b) proficient
c) unskilled
d) experienced
Answer:
c) unskilled

3. Ilavazhagi won the world championship in
a) win
b) succeed
c) defeat
d) well-skilled
Answer:
c) defeat

D. Answer the following questions in one or two sentences.

1. What happened to Ajay at the age of three?
Answer:
Ajay suffered an injury at the age of three. He was treated, but that treatment left him permanently deaf.

2. What did Asha Devi teach Ajay?
Answer:
She taught him the old and dying technique of “Traditional Indian Miniature Painting”.

3. Why writing is beneficial according to Mani?
Answer:
According to Mani, writing opens his mind to think beyond the little things with a broader mind. It makes him more passionate about his life, and learn new things.

E. Answer the following question in 100 words.

1. How did Ajay’s father find his son’s talent?
Answer:
Ajay Kumar Garg is a skilled young artist, lives in Jaipur, India. At the age of three, he suffered an injury in his ears. He had taken many treatments, but they were ineffective and left him permanently deaf. One day his father had bought him a paint set to play. Ajay started to play joyfully. He used to paint on the walls, and floors, etc. Whenever he .used the paint set he remained happy in his life. It was noticed by his father, and soon he realised that he was talented in painting.

2. Write a note on Illavalaghi:
Answer:
Ilavazhagi was one among the many to achieve their dream amidst all odds. Her father was a district-level champion in carom. He used to put her on the Carom board to listen to the sound of strikers and coins. Her father took her to the local clubs frequently. When Ilavazhagi won her first match against her father, she gained confidence. This confidence led her to win the Asia Cup, SAARC Cup, and the world championship. She won a lot of trophies. She won the 2008 Indian National Carom Championship and became a world champion in the women’s singles. Her passion for Carom made her succeed in life.

Vocabulary (Text Book Page No. 42)

Singular and Plural.
Write the plural form of the given words:

Singular	Plural
food	food
radius	radii
governor-general	governors-general
syllabus	syllabi
datum	Data
commander-in-chief	commanders-in-chief
thesis	theses
forum	fora
cattle	cattle
genius	genii

 COMPOUND WORDS (Text Book Page No. 44)
A. Match the following compound words and write them:

First word	Second word	New word
match	mark	matchbox
air	cut	airport
blood	port	blood bank
Pop	gum	popcorn
sky	bank	sky blue
hair	blue	hair cut
book	com	book mark
sewing	box	sewing gum

B. Choose the best answer to make a compound word:
1. Which can be placed after ‘soft’?
a) play
b) ware
c) run
d) cycle
Answer:
b) ware

2. Which can be placed before ’light’?
a) try
b) sun
c) horse
d) cat
Answer:
b) sun

3. Which can be placed after ‘safe’?
a) chair
b) guard
c) shop
d) van
Answer:
b) guard

4. Which can be placed after ‘blue’?
a) cane
b) print
c) see
d) land
Answer:
b) print

5. Which can be placed after ‘water’?
a) food
b) stick
c) fall
d) out
Answer:
c) fall

Listening (Text Book Page No. 44)

Questions on passage and answers.
Note: The listening passage is given on page no. 226
1. What is philately?
Answer:
Stamp collecting hobby is known as philately.

2. What is Numismatics?
Answer:
The hobby of collecting coins from different countries is called Numisonatics.

3. Do you know where the rarest and the most beautiful shells are found?
Answer:
The rarest and the most beautiful shells are found in the Indo-Pacific, Caribbean, and Mediterranean regions.

4. Painting can help unleash your creative side. How?
Answer:
Painting relaxes our mind and helps us focus better.

5. What is your friend’s hobby? How does it differ from yours? Discuss and write.
Answer:
My friend’s hobby is web-browsing. It is different from my hobby of gardening. His hobby is an amazing hobby. We can learn about things that are thousands of kilometers away with just a few clicks. We can also share all the wonderful information with our friends.

SPEAKING (Book Page No. 45)

Naveen: Hi Ajay! How are you?
Ajay: I am Fine, and what about you?
Naveen: I am fine too. What are you doing in this early morning?
Ajay: I am taking care of my garden. The garden is running to weeds.
Naveen: oh! What a beautiful garden it is!
Ajay: It is beautiful as I work every day in it.
Naveen: Who helps you in your work?
Ajay: I have done this. It is my and who I have cultivated vegetable hobby.
Naveen: Oh! that’s nice. How long have you been doing this?
Ajay: I have been doing this for …….
Naveen : ……………………………………………………………………………………….
Ajaj : ………………………………………………………………………………………..
Naveen : ……………………………………………………………………………………….
Ajaj : ……………………………………………………………………………………….
Naveen : ……………………………………………………………………………………….
Answer:
Naveen: Hi Ajay! How are you?
Ajay: I am Fine, and what about you?
Naveen: I am fine too. What are you doing in this early morning?
Ajay: I am taking care of my garden. The garden is running to weeds.
Naveen: oh! What a beautiful garden it is!
Ajay: It is beautiful as I work every day in it.
Naveen: Who helps you in your work?
Ajay: I have done this. It is my and who I have cultivated vegetable hobby.
Naveen: Oh! that’s nice. How long have you been doing this?
Ajay: I have been doing this for three years.
Naveen: Who gave you the idea of gardening?
Ajay: I had it out of my own interest.
Naveen: I also want to do something useful to spend my spare time.
Ajay: You can also do gardening because it will give you enjoyment as well as a lot of benefits, such as getting fresh vegetables and flowers.
Naveen : If you help me, I will start it from tomorrow onwards.

WRITING (Text Book Page No. 48)
Develop the following hints:
1. Tortoise – hare – forest – Tortoise walking- seen by a hare- hare laughs – tortoise speed – Tortoise sad – bet – race – Tortoise moving- slow speed – Hare moves – fast – sleeps- tortoise – reaches winning point – first – Wins the bet.

HARD WORK NEVER FAILS
Once there lived a tortoise and a hare in the forest. One day the hare saw the tortoise walking slowly. The hare laughed at the tortoise is speed. The tortoise felt very sad. One day they agreed to bet a race between them. The tortoise moved slowly but the hare moved as fast. When the hare saw the tortoise was coming slowly, it started to sleep. Meanwhile, the tortoise reached the winning point first and won the match.

2. Akbar – Birbal – courtiers jealous of Birbal – ask Akbar – test Birbal wiseness – Courtier puts a question – How many crows in Agra – Birbal asks for a week – everyday sitting on the terrace – looking at the crows- after a week – courtier asks – Birbal says 156757 crows – asks the courtier to check- Akbar laughs.

BIRBAL THE WISE
Akbar and Birbal were good friends. The courtiers were jealous of Birbal. They asked the king Akbar to test his wiseness. The courtiers put a question to Birbal that how many crows were in Agra. Birbal asked them for a week to say the answer. Every day he looked at the crows by on the terrace. After a week the courtiers asked him to say the answer. Birbal said that there were 56757 crows in. Agra. He asked them to check it. Akbar laughed at it.

3. A woodcutter – cutting wood – dropped his ax in the pond – started weeping – an angel appeared – asked what the matter was – brought a golden axe – from the pond – woodcutter did not accept – brought a silver axe – not accepted – brought an iron axe – accepted – pleased with the honesty – offered all the axes to him.

PERSISTENCE WILL SUCCEED
A woodcutter lived in a village. One day he was cutting the wood near to the pond. He dropped his ax into the pond unexpectedly. He started weeping. An angel appeared before him suddenly and asked him what the matter was. The angel brought a golden ax from the bond but he refused to accept it. Again the angel brought a silver axe but he did not accept it. When the angel brought an iron axe he did accept it immediately. The angel was pleased with his honesty and offered him all the axes.

ADJECTIVES (Text Book Page No. 47)

a. Fill in the blanks:

Positive	Comparative	Superlative
tall	taller	tallest
smart	smarter	smartest
large	larger	largest
big	bigger	biggest
late	later / latter	lattest

Let’s compare two things:
1. Which is faster a train or a plane?
A plane is faster than a train.
2. Which is cheaper gold or silver?
Silver is cheaper than gold.
3. Which is larger, city or village?
City is larger than village.
4. Which is bigger, a sea or an ocean?
An ocean is bigger than the sea.
5. Which is taller, a giraffe or a camel?
A giraffe is taller than a camel.

Let’s compare three things:
1. Town – city – village (quiet)
Village is quiet.
The town is quieter than city Village is the quietest.

2. Istanbul – Moscow – London (populated)
London is populated country.
Moscow is more populated than London. Istanbul is the most populated country.

3. Windy weather – warm weather – rainy weather (good)
Windy weather is good.
Warm weather is better than windy weather.
Rainy weather is the best.

4. Ocean – river – lake (deep)
River is deep.
Lake is deeper than river Ocean is the deepest.

5. The USA – Russia – Spain (large)
Spain is large country.
Russia is larger than in Spain.
The USA is the largest country.

6. The Mahanadi – The Cauvery – The Ganga (long)
The Mahanadi is a long river.
The Cauvery is longer than the Mahanadi.
Ganga is the longest river.

7. Chennai – Hyderabad – Bengaluru (modern)
Bengaluru is a modem city.
Hyderabad is more modem than Bengaluru.
Chennai is the most modem city.

8. Giraffe – Horse – goat (tall)
Goat is a tall animal.
Horse is a taller than Goat.
Giraffee is the tallest animal.

9. Elephant – Cat – Dog (strong)
Cat is a strong animal.
Dog is stronger than Cat.
Elephant is the strongest animal.

10. Maharastra – Tamilnadu – Rajasthan (hot)
Maharastra is a hot state.
Tamilnadu is a hotter state than Maharastra.
Rajasthan is the hottest state.

Hobby Turns into A Successful Career Summary in English

Mani, is guided by his grandfather to have reading as his habit. Hobbies are activities of spare time. Reading habit made Mani, a writer. Mani is happy to be writer. It gives him pleasant new experiences and new ideas. Writing is his passion. Writing makes him feel like a free bird.

Hobby Turns into A Successful Career Summary in Tamil

மணி என்ற பையன் தன் தாத்தாவின் அறிவுரையை ஏற்று வாசித்தலை தன் பொழுதுபோக்காக ஆக்கிக் கொள்கிறான். வாசிப்பு பழக்கம் மணியை எழுத்தாளர் ஆக்கியது. எழுத்தாளர் தொழில் மகிழ்ச்சி தருவதாகவும், இனிய புதிய கருத்துக்களையும் அனுபவங்களையும் தருவதாய் மணி சொல்கிறார். எழுதுதல் தனக்கு உயிர் போன்றது என்றும் எழுதுதல் தனக்கு பறவை போன்ற சுதந்தித்தை தருவதாகவும் மணி கூறுகிறார்.

Glossary Text Book Page No. 79

WORDS	MEANINGS
unique	distinctive / uncommon
exhaust	tire out
energizes	give energy
passionate	intense/ heartfelt
accurately	exactly
fiction	imaginative writing
spare	extra

Synonyms

WORDS	MEANINGS
difficult	tough/hard
pour	spill
immerse	plunge / absorb
imagination	creativity
beneficial	useful
describe	explain

 Antonyms

WORDS		ANTONYMS
difficult	X	easy
started	X	ended
enjoyed	X	worried
unique	X	common
beneficial	X	useless
broader	X	narrower
different	X	same, similar

Glossary (Text Book Page No – 81)

WORDS	MEANINGS
impairment (n)	disability
miniature (adj)	very small of its kind
accomplished (adj)	full-filled
magnifying (adj)	enhance
exhibited (v)	show or reveal
revitalise (v)	re – energise

Synonyms

WORDS	SYNONYMS
talented	skilled
suffered	hurted / injured
cure	heal
gifted	talented
impressed	inspired
apprentice	trainee / beginner
mastered	learned/acquired
gained	won
accomplishment	achievement

  Antonyms

WORDS		ANTONYMS
talented	X	unskilled
suffered	X	pleased
permanently	X	temporarily
miniature	X	big /large
depict	X	hide / cover
traditional	X	modern

Glossary (Text Book Page No.83)

WORDS	MEANINGS
accommodates (n)	sufficient space for
trophies (n)	a decorative cup was given as a token of victory
shattered (v)	break, damage, or destroyed

Synonyms

WORDS	SYNONYMS
chase	pursue / follow
shattered	broken
determined	bad / persistent
achieve	accomplish
victories	success
won	succeeded
participated	took part

Antonyms

WORDS		ANTONYMS
passionate	X	reluctant
chase	X	abandon
shattered                –                ‘	X	chiseled
determined	X	weak
confidence	X	diffidence
enough	X	shortage
suitable	X	unfit

 

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Samacheer Kalvi 8th Social Science The Judiciary Text Book Back Questions and Answers

I. Choose the correct answer.

1. The highest and final judicial tribunal of India is
a) President
b) Parliament
c) Supreme Court
d) Prime Minister
Answer:
c) Supreme Court

2. Judicial system provides a mechanism for resolving disputes between
a) Citizen
b) Citizen and the government
c) Two State governments
d) all the above
Answer:
d) all the above

3. Dispute between States of India comes to the Supreme court under
a) Original jurisdiction
b) Appellate jurisdiction
c) Advisory jurisdiction
d) none of these
Answer:
a) Original jurisdiction

4. Which of the following state/ Union territories have a common High Court?
a) Punjab and Jammu Kashmir
b) Assam and Bengal
c) Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh
d) Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
Answer:
c) Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh

5. The System of Public Interest Litigation has been introduced in India by
a) Supreme Court
b) Parliament
c) Political parties
d) Constitutional amendments
Answer:
a) Supreme Court

6. How many courts are there in apex level in India?
a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) Four
Answer:
a) One

7. Supreme court is located at
a) Chandigarh
b) Bombay
c) Calcutta
d) New Delhi
Answer:
d) New Delhi

8. FI R means
a) First Information Report c) First Incident Report
Answer:
a) First Information Report

9. The court that hear criminal cases are called
a) District court
b) Sessions court
c) Family court
d) Revenue court
Answer:
a) District court

II. Fill in the Blanks.

1. The ………………… High Court is the oldest High Court in India.
Answer:
Calcutta

2. The framers of the Constitution established ………………… and ………………… judiciary in India.
Answer:
Independent, Impartial

3. ………………… a famous French philosopher propounded the idea of an independent judiciary.
Answer:
Montesquieu

4. ………………… deals with disputes over money, property and social matters.
Answer:
Civil Law

5. During ancient times, most of the Kings’ courts dispensed justice according to …………………
Answer:
dharma

III. Match the following.

1. Supreme Court	a) social duties
2. High Court	b) speedy justice
3. Lok Adalat	c) highest court of appeal
4. Sir Elijah Impey	d) highest court in the States
5. Smiritis	e) chief justice

Answer:

1. Supreme Court	c) highest court of appeal
2. High Court	d) highest court in the States
3. Lok Adalat	b) speedy justice
4. Sir Elijah Impey	e) chief justice
5. Smiritis	a) social duties

IV. State true or false.

1. The Supreme Court of India was inaugurated on 28th January 1951.
Answer:
False

2. During the Tughlaq period, the code of procedure was written in Arabic.
Answer:
True

3. The Regulating Act of 1773 made provision for the formation of Supreme Court.
Answer:
True

4. Sadar Diwani Adalat was a Criminal court of appeal.
Answer:
False

5. The Allahabad High Court is the largest court in India.
Answer:
True

6. The Constitution of India secures justice to all its citizen.
Answer:
True

V. Choose the correct statement. 

1. Consider the following statements.
i) A law commission was setup by Macaulay.
ii) It codified the Indian Laws.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
a) i only
b) ii only
c) Both i and ii
d) Neither i nor ii
Answer:
c) Both i and ii

2. Consider the following statements.
i) An Indian Penal Code was prepared in 1860.
ii) The Calcutta High Court was established on 1862.
iii) The Government of India Act, 1935 created Federal Court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) i only
b) ii, iii only
c) i,iii only
d) All the above
Answer:
d) All the above

3. Which of the following statement is not true about India’s Supreme Court?
i) The Supreme Court of India is the highest court of the land.
ii) It was established by part V under Chapter IV of Indian Constitution.
iii) Supreme court cannot transfer cases from one High court to another
iv) Its decisions are binding on all courts
a) i
b) ii c) iii
d) iv
Answer:
c) iii

4. Assertion: The Supreme Court is a Court of Record.
Reason: It maintains records of the court proceedings and its decisions are finding upon the lower courts.
a) A is correct and R is wrong.
b) Both A and R are Wrong
c) A is correct and R explains A
d) A is correct and R does not explain A
Answer:
c) A is correct and R explains A

5. Agree or disagree

a) Every citizen of India can approach the Supreme court.
Answer:
Agree

b) Rich and powerful people control the judiciary system.
Answer:
Disagree

c) Every citizen has a right to get justice through the courts.
Answer:
Agree

d) Politicians can not control judges
Answer:
Agree

VI. Answer the following in one or two sentences.

1. Why do we need a judicial system?
Answer:

1. Judiciary plays an important role as an organ of the government.
2. It administers justice, settles disputes, interprets laws, protects fundamental rights, and acts as guardian of the Constitution.
3. So we need a judiciary to be efficient in order to ensure proper justice.

2. What are the different levels of courts in India?
Answer:
The different levels of courts in India are

• Supreme Court
• High Court ’
• District Court
• Subordinate Court
• Some of the subordinate courts are Panchayat court, revenue, court, Lok Adalat Fast track court, Family court, Mobile Court, and E – Court.

3. Differentiate Law and Judiciary.
Answer:
Law: It is a system of rules imposed through a government or institution to govern people.
Judiciary: In law, the Judiciary or Judicial system is the system of courts which administers Justice in the name of the State.

4. Write a note on Lok Adalat.
Answer:

• Lok Adalat was set up to provide speedy justice.
• It hears and settles the disputes in the language of the people in the public presence.
• It is presided over by a retired judge along with a lawyer and a social worker.

5. What are the advantages of mobile courts?
Answer:

1. Mobile courts will be of great relief to the rural people.
2. It would create greater awareness about the judicial system among the rural masses, cut costs for them and render justice at their doorstep.

VII. Answer the following in detail.

1. Write about the role of the judiciary.
Answer:
Role of Judiciary can be classified as,
1. Dispute Resolution:
Role of Judiciary can be classified as, The Judicial system provides a mechanism for resolving disputes between Citizen, Citizens and the government, Two-State governments, the Centre and the State governments

2. Judicial Review:
The Judicial has the power to declare a law unconstitutional if it believes that the law passed by the Parliament is violating the basic structure of the Constitution.

3. Upholding the Law and Enforcing Fundamental Rights:
Every citizen of India can approach the Supreme Court or High Court if they believe that their fundamental rights have been violated

Judicial Review:
Power to declare a law unconstitutional if it believes that the law passed by the Parliament. Upholding the Law and Enforcing Fundamental Rights:
Every Citizen can approach the courts if they believe that their fundamental rights have been violated.

2. Differentiate Civil Law and Criminal Law.
Answer:

Civil Law	Criminal Law
Disputes over money property and social matters.	Conducts or acts that the law defines as offences.
Eg: Land, rent	Eg: Theft, Murder
Petition to be filed before the relevant court by the affected parties.	Begins with lodging of an HR with police investigation after which a case is filed in the court.
Sentences awarded in the form of money. Remuneration and as per the claimer.	Punishment is awarded if proven guilty, the accused is sent to Jail.

3. Describe the Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
Answer:
1. Jurisdiction of Supreme Court:

• The Supreme Court can hear disputes for the first time in that court only.
• It is mainly concerned with disputes between the Union and one or more states and between two or more states.

2. Appellate Jurisdiction:
It can hear appeals against the decisions made by the High Court on the granting of certificates by the High Court.

3. Advisory Jurisdiction: The Court can report to the President its opinion about a question of the public importance referred to it by the President.

4. Writs Jurisdiction:
The Writs are issued by the Supreme Court under Article 32 and by the High Courts under Article 226 of the Constitution of India.

5. Court of Record:
it maintains records of the court proceedings and its decisions are binding upon the lower courts.

6. Special Powers:
it supervises the functioning of the lower courts.

VIII. Project and Activity.

1. Discuss: Is it necessary to have an independent judiciary? List two reasons.

• Yes. it is necessary to have an independent judiciary.
• In a democratic country judiciary is the custodian of the rights of citizens.
• It should be independent and accountable, which exercises the judicial function in an unbiased manner (or) free from any external influence.

Samacheer Kalvi 8th Social Science The Judiciary Additional Important Questions and Answers

I. Choose the Correct answer.

1. Supreme court was established for the first time at …………….. in Kolkata.
a) Fort George
b) Fort Williams
c) Fort David
d) None of these
Answer:
b) Fort Williams

2. During the period of William Bentinck ………………….. circuit courts were abolished.
a) 4
d) 2 c) 3
d) 1
Answer:
a) 4

3. ……………….. is the guardian of the constitution.
a) High Court
b) District Court
c) Supreme Court
d) All the above
Answer:
c) Supreme Court

4. …………………. was set up for speedy Justice.
a) Revenue Court
b) Lok Adalat
c) Session Court
d) District Court
Answer:
b) Lok Adalat

5. ………………… will be of great relief to the rural people.
a) family court
b) E. Court
c) Mobile Court
d) Lok Adalat
Answer:
c) Mobile Court

6. The Supreme court was established at ………………….
a) 1801
b) 1807
c) 1809
d) 1810
Answer:
a) 1801

7. Regulating Act of ………………. made provision for the formation of the Supreme Court.
a) 1777
b) 1773
c) 1801
d) 1773
Answer:
d) 1773

8. The ……………… is presided over by a retired judge.
a) High court
b) Supreme court
c) Lok-Adalat
d) none
Answer:
c) Lok-Adalat

9. ……………….. is the largest democracy of the world.
a) India
b) Pakistan
c) China
d) none
Answer:
a) India

10. ……………….. established Mofussil Diwani Adalat.
a) Warren Hasting
b) Lord Cornwallis
c) Fauzdari
d) None
Answer:
a) Warren Hasting

II. Fill in the blanks.

1. ……………….. is the process of taking legal action.
Answer:
Litigation

2. ……………….. is the custodian of the constitution.
Answer:
Judiciary

3. ……………….. During the ancient period, was regarded as the fountainhead of justice.
Answer:
King

4. ……………….. reorganised the civil and criminal judicial system. ………………..
Answer:
Lord Corn Wallis

5. The Supreme court of India was inaugurated on ………………..
Answer:
28 Jan 1950

6. ……………….. court was found in Ganas.
Answer:
Kulika

7. ……………….. is the largest court.
Answer:
Allahabad High Court

8. In ……………….. Supreme Court was established in Madras.
Answer:
1801

9. In ……………….. Supreme Court was established in Bombay.
Answer:
1824

10. ……………….. is called the people’s court.
Answer:
Lok Adalat

11. ……………….. was established to resolve criminal disputes.
Answer:
Mofussil fauzdari Adalat

12. ……………….. is the guardian of our constitution.
Answer:
The Supreme Court

13. ……………….. abolished the District fauzdari court.
Answer:
Lord Cornwallis

14. Sadar Ditani Adalat and Nizamat Adalat were established at ………………..
Answer:
Allahabad

15. A low of commission was set up by ………………..
Answer:
Macaulay

III. Match the following.

1. District Court	a) 2000
2. Sessions Court	b) Land records
3. Panchayat Court	c) Criminal cases
4. Revenue Court	d) Village level
5. Fast track court	e) District Level

Answer:

1. District Court	e) District Level
2. Sessions Court	c) Criminal cases
3. Panchayat Court	d) Village level
4. Revenue Court	b) Land records
5. Fast track court	a) 2000

IV. State true or false.

1. The code of civil procedure during the Tughlaq period was Fiqha – e – Feroze Shahi.
Answer:
True

2. The Government of India Act 1935 created a federal court.
Answer:
True

3. PIL is unique to the Indian Judiciary.
Answer:
True

4. The E-Courts project was established in 2000.
Answer:
False

5. NALSA means the National Local Service Authority.
Answer:
False

V. Choose the correct statement.

1. i) Lok Adalat was set up to provide speedy justice. It hears and settles the disputes in the
language of the people in the public presence.
ii) The Revenue courts deal with the cases of criminal cases.
iii) The Courts that hear land records are called the Sessions Court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) i only
b) ii, iii only
c) i, iii only
d) All the above
Answer:
a) i only

2. Consider the following statements.
i) Supreme Court of India is the highest court of India and
ii) It is located in Calcutta.
iii) The Supreme Court is the guardian of the Constitution and the highest Court of appeal,
a) i only
b) ii only
c) Both i and iii
d) Neither i nor ii
Answer:
c) Both i and iii

VI. Answer the following in one or two sentences.

1. Write a short note on NALSA.
The National Legal Service Authority has been constituted under the Legal Service Authorities Act, 1987 to provide free legal services to the weaker sections of the society and to organise Lok Adalat, for solving disputes.

2. What do you understand by Public Interest Litigation?

• Public Interest Litigation is a litigation field in a court of law for the protection of Public interest.
• It is a unique concept in the Indian Judiciary.
• It was introduced by the Supreme Court.

3. Give an account of Montesquieu.
Montesquieu was the first political philosopher who propounded the idea of an independent judiciary and believed in the separation of power.

VII. Answer the following in detail.

1. Write in brief about the judiciary during the ancient period.

• In ancient times justice was linked with religion.
• King was the head or justice.
• The king’s court depressed justice according to dharma, a set of conventional laws.
• Dharmic laws governed not only the individual but and society.
• Similarities defined the social duties of the individual.

2. What are the powers and functions of the supreme court of India.

• The Supreme Court is the final court of Justices.
• Its decisions are binding on all courts.
• It can transfer judges of High Courts.
• It can move cases from any court to itself.
• The Supreme court can transfer cases from one high court to another.

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Samacheer Kalvi 8th Social Science Defence and Foreign Policy Text Book Back Questions and Answers

I. Choose the correct answer.

1. The Supreme Commander of the Armed forces is our
a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Governor
d) Chief Minister
Answer:
a) President

2. The primary mission of Indian Army is to ensure
a) National Security
b) National Unity
c) Defending the nation from external aggression
d) All the above
Answer:
d) All the above

3. The Army day is
a) 5th January
b) 1st February
c) 10th March
d) 7th October
Answer:
a) 5th January

4. Assam Rifles is under the control of
a) Ministry of Defence
b) National Security Advisor
c) PMO
d) Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer:
d) Ministry of Home Affairs

5. Indian Coast Guard was established in
a) 1976
b) 1977
c) 1978
d) 1979
Answer:
c) 1978

6. India’s foreign policy is based on several principles. One of which is
a) Satyameva Jayate
b) Panchasheel
c) both of these
d) None of these
Answer:
b) Panchasheel

7. Which of the following islands belonged to India
a) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
b) Andaman and Lakshadweep Island
c) Sri Lanka and the Maldives
d) the Maldives and Lakshadweep Island
Answer:
b) Andaman and Lakshadweep island

II. Fill in the Blanks

1. The Madras Regimental Army centre is at _____________
Answer:
Wellington

2. The Indian Navy Chief is ___________
Answer:
Admiral

3.  _____________ is first and the only officer of Indian Air Force to be promoted to Five Star rank Marshal of Indian Air Force.
Answer:
Arjan Singh

4. The Chief architect of India’s foreign policy was ______________
Answer:
Jawaharlal Nehru

5. The Word Non – Alignment was coined by ______________
Answer:
V.K Krishna Menon

III. Match the Following

1. Nelson Mandela	a) 8 members
2. National War Memorial	b) Field Marshal
3. Manekshaw	c) Energy development
4. SAARC	d) Apartheid
5. BCIM	e) New Delhi

Answer:

1. Nelson Mandela	d) Apartheid
2. National War Memorial	e) New Delhi
3. Manekshaw	b) Field Marshal
4. SAARC	a) 8 members
5. BCIM	c) Energy development

IV. State true or false.

1. Central Armed Police Force serves under the Ministry of Defence.
Answer:
False

2. The Madras Regiment is one of the oldest infantry regiment.
Answer:
True

3. The Rapid Action Force is a specialised wing of the CRPF.
Answer:
True

4. NCC Cadets are given basic military training.
Answer:
True

5. Bangladesh is apart of India.
Answer:
False

6. Myanmar is a land bridge to ASEAN nations.
Answer:
True

V. Choose the correct statement.

1. Consider the statement related to the Armed forces.
i) The Indian Army is the land-based branch of the Armed forces.
ii) The mission of the Indian Army is not only to ensure national security but also conducts humanisation rescue operations.
a) i only
b) ii only
c) Both i and ii
d) Neither i nor ii
Answer:
a) i only

2. Assertion: The President is the Supreme Commander of the Armed forces of India.
Reason: The President is the head of the State and occupies the highest position.
a) A is correct and R explains A
b) A is correct and R does not explain A
c) A is correct and R is wrong
d) Both A and R are wrong
Answer:
a) A Is correct and R explains A

3. Assertion: India has favoured international co-operation.
Reason: She believes that all disputes among nations can be solved through friendly co-operation.
a) A is correct and R is wrong
b) Both A and R are wrong
c) A is correct and R explains A
d) A is correct and R does not explain A
Answer:
c) A is correct and R explains A

4. Which of the following statements is not true about “Apartheid?”
i) Apartheid is a policy of racial discrimination.
ii) It is against humanism.
iii) The policy of racialism is practised in India.
a) i and ii
b) ii and iii
c) ii only
d) iii only
Answer:
d) iii only

5. Find the odd one out.
a) the Maldives
b) Sri Lanka
c) Myanmar
d) Lakshadweep
Answer:
d) Lakshadweep

VI. Answer the following in one or two sentences

1. Why national security is very essential?
Answer:

1. National security is very essential for the political, social, and economic development of any country,
2. It is also important for the growth a country’s peace and prosperity.

2. What does the following abbreviation stand for?
Answer:

• SFF – The Special Frontier Force
• ICG – Indian Coastal Guard
• BSF – The Border Security Force
• NCC – National Cadet Corps

3. Write a short note on CRPF.
Answer:

1. CRPF means The Central Reserve Police Force.
2. This mission is to maintain Rule of law, Public order, and internal security effectively and efficiently.
3. It aims to preserve national integrity and promote social harmony and development by upholding the supremacy of the constitution.
4. Its specialized wing is The Rapid Action Force.

4. Name the founding fathers of the Non-Aligned Movement.
Answer:
The founding fathers of the Non-aligned movement are

• Jawaharlal Nehru of India,
• Tito of Yugoslavia,
• Nasser of Egypt,
• Sukarno of Indonesia and
• Kwame Nkrumah of ghana.

5. Write the basic principles of India’s Foreign Policy.
Answer:
The basic principles of India’s foreign policy are-

1. Preservation of national interest
2. Achievement of world peace
3. Disarmament
4. Abolition of Colonialism, Racism and Imperialism
5. Increasing the number of friendly nations

6. Name the member countries of the SAARC.
Answer:
India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Afghanisthan are the eight members of the SAARC.

VII Answer the following in detail.

1. Describe the structure and administration of the Indian Army.
Answer:

• The Indian Army is the land-based branch and it the largest unicellular arm in the world
• It is commanded by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), who is a four-star general.
• The primary mission of the Indian Army is to ensure national security. national unity. defending the nation from internal aggression, internal thresh.
• The Indian Army baa a regimental system
• It is operationally and geographically divided into seven commands.

2. Write about Paramilitary Defence Forces.
Answer:

• The Paramilitary Defence force help in maintaining internal security protecting the coastline and assisting the army.
• The responsibility of them into giving security to oil fields and Refineries Railway stations, Water reservoir lines.
• They Participate in natural and man-made disasters and also protect international borders.
• The Assam Rifles came into being in 1835 which was established by the British in Assam was called
  “Cachar Lavy”.
• The Special Frontier Force was created in 1962. This was supervised by the Intelligence Bureau.

3. Write five principles of PanchaSheel.
Answer:
Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India was the chief architect of India’s foreign policy. Nehru was a supporter of world peace. He declared the five principles of peace, known as Panchsheel. These principles included:

1. Mutual respect for each other’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.
2. Mutual non-aggression
3. Mutual non-interference in each other’s internal affairs
4. Equality and mutual benefit
5. Peaceful co-existence.

4. India focuses on improving ties with its neighbours. How?
Answer:

• India provides neighbours with support as needed in the form of resources, equipment and training.
• Greater connectivity and integration is provided so as to improve the free flow of goods, people, energy capital and information.
• Act East policy ensures a stable and multipolar balance of power through ASEAN.
• SAARC improves brotherhood and co-operation.
• BCIM – envisages the formation of a thriving economy, transport.
• BIMSTEC, BBIN supports technical and economic cooperation.

VIII HOTS

1. A career in defence forces promises one of the most prestigious and respected positions in the country. State the importance.
Answer:

1. Being a part of the defense forces is one of the most prestigious and respected positions in the country.
2. Young aspirants who aspire to choose a career full of excitement, challenges, and adventure can join the defense forces.
3. When it comes to lifestyle, the defense forces are unmatched. Regular exercise and proper routine key a soldier physically fit and active during his working age.
4. Each person serves the motherland in his own way and contributes to the growth and development, but he serves his country at the cost of his life.
5. Having a government job is the best thing for anyone in an economy.
6. The glamor of the uniform, badges add a sense of pride in the person.
7. The armed forces take care of the family of its men.
8. Even after retirement, private job opportunities are there.
9. Leadership quality is well developed with various types of experience.
10. It is the most thrilling career in the world.

Samacheer Kalvi 8th Social Science Defence and Foreign Policy Additional Important Questions and Answers

I. Choose the correct answer.

1. Name the monument built by the government of India to honour the Indian Armed forces.
a) National War memorial
b) India Gate
c) Special Frontier force
d) All the above
Answer:
a) National War memorial

2. Rapid Action Force Day is
a) 10th March
b) 7th October
c) 4th December
d) 8th October
Answer:
b) 7th October

3. Who was the first Prime Minister of India?
a) Nelson Mandela
b) Jawaharlal Nehru
c) V.K Krishna Menon
d) Sukarno
Answer:
b) Jawaharlal Nehru

4. Which is called the worst form of racial discrimination?
a) Non-alignment
b) Apartheid
c) Panch Sheel
d) All the above
Answer:
b) Apartheid

5. Non Alignment word was coined by ……………………
a) Jawaharlal Nehru
b) V.K Krishna Menon
c) Nelson Mandela
d) All the above
Answer:
b) V.K Krishna Menon

6. …………………… of India occupies the highest position in our defence organisation.
a) President
b) Prime minister
c) Governor
d) None of these
Answer:
a) President

7. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) is a …………………… star general.
a) Four
b) six
c) five
d) None of these
Answer:
a) Four

8. On …………………… the school was renamed as the Officers Training Academy.
a) 1st January 1978
b) 3rd January 1988
c) 1st January 1988
d) 1st October 1988
Answer:
c) 1st January 1988

9. SFF is a paramilitary special force of India created in ……………………
a) 1966
b) 1962
c) 1962
d) 1862
Answer:
c) 1962

10. The Central Industrial Security Force was set up on ……………………
a) 10th March 1969
b) 20th March 1999
c) 15th March 1996
d) 22nd March 1966
Answer:
a) 10th March 1969

II. Fill in the Blanks.

1. …………………… is a five-star general officer rank.
Answer:
Field marshal

2. The Assam Rifles came in to being in ……………………
Answer:
1835

3. The Indian Coast Guard was established in ……………………
Answer:
1978

4. …………………… was the leader of the African National Council of South Africa.
Answer:
Nelson Mandela

5. …………………… is the five Principles of peace adopted by Jawaharlal Nehru.
Answer:
Panchsheei

6. …………………… serve under the Ministry of Defence.
Answer:
Indian Armed Forces

7. …………………… are Assam Rifles and Special Frontier Force.
Answer:
Paramilitary Forces

8. …………………… serve under the authority of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Answer:
CAPF

9. …………………… is the largest volunteer army in the world.
Answer:
The Indian Army

10. …………………… The Indian Army has a system.
Answer:
regimental

11. …………………… was the first Field Marshal of India.
Answer:
Sam Manekshaw

12. …………………… was the first and the only officer of the Indian Air Force to be promoted as mansole.
Answer:
Arjan Singh

13. …………………… is a border guarding police force in India – China border.
Answer:
ITBP

14. …………………… The is a voluntary force, tasked as an auxiliary to the Indian Police.
Answer:
Indian Home Guard

15. …………………… members are present in SAARC Association.
Answer:
8

III. Match the following.

1. 15th January	a) Coast guard Day
2. 8th October	b) Rapid Action Force Day
3. 4th December	c) Air Force Day
4. 7th October	d) Navy Day
5. 1st February	e) Army Day

Answer:

1. 15th January	e) Army Day
2. 8th October	c) Air Force Day
3. 4th December	d) Navy Day
4. 7th October	b) Rapid Action Force Day
5. 1st February	a) Coast guard Day

IV. State true or false.

1. India shares its land boundary with seven countries.
Answer:
True

2. BIMSTEC’s main objective is to strengthen and improve education.
Answer:
False

3. India has maintained a cordial relationship with all countries.
Answer:
True

4. Racialism ended in SouthAffica in 1990.
Answer:
True

5. Normal tenure of membership in home guards is three to five years.
Answer:
True

V. Choose the correct statement.

1. Find the odd one out.
a) CISF
b) ITBP
c) AR
d) SSB
Answer:
c) AR

2. Assertion: Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India was the chief architect of India’s foreign policy.
Reason: He declared the five principles of peace, known as Panchsheel.
a) A is correct and R is wrong
b) Both A and R are correct
c) A is correct and R explains A
d) A is correct and R does not explain A
Answer:
b) Both A and R are correct

VI. Answer the following in one or two sentences.

1. What is BCIM?
Bangladesh – China – India – Myanmar economic corridor envisages the formation of an economic belt focussing on cross – border transport, energy, and telecommunication networks.

2. Name the neighbouring countries of India.

• India shares a common land border with Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Burma, Afghanistan, and China.
• It also shares a common sea border with Srilanka.

3. What do you know about the Madras Regiment?

• The Madras Regiment is one of the oldest infantry regiment of the Indian army originating in the year 1758.
• The Regimental Centre is at Wellington, Udhagamandalam, Tamilnadu in detail.

VII. Answer the following in detail.

1. Write in detail about the National Cadet Corps (NCC)

• The National Cadet Corps is a Tri-Services organisation, Comprising the Army, Navy, and his force.
• It is engaged in grooming the youth of the country into disciplined and patriotic citizens.
• The NCC in India is a voluntary organisation which recruits cadets from high schools, colleges, and universities all over India.
• The Cadets are given basic military training in small arms and parades.

2. Give a detailed account of Nelson Mandela.

• Nelson Mandela was the leader of the African National Council of South Africa.
• He fought against Apartheid which was the worst form of racial discrimination.
• He served as the President of South Africa from 1994 – 1999.
• His Political party was called the African National Congress.
• Slavery was abolished in 1990 in South Africa.

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Samacheer Kalvi 8th Social Science Human Rights and UNO Text Book Back Questions and Answers

I. Choose the correct answer:

1. After the Second World War ……………….. has taken several measures to protect the human rights.
a) UNO
b) Supreme Court
c) International Court of Justice
d) none
Answer:
a) UNO

2. In 1995 women from all over the world gathered at ………………..
a) Beijing
b) New York c) Delhi
d) none
Answer:
a) Beijing

3. The National Human Rights Commission was constituted in ………………..
a) 1990
b) 1993 c) 1978
d) 1979
Answer:
b) 1993

4. The UNO declared 1979 as the International year of ………………..
a) Girl Child b) Children c) women
d) none
Answer:
b) Children

5. When is Human Rights Day observed?
a) 9th December
b) 10th December .
c) 11th December
d) 12th December
Answer:
b) 10th December

6. Which one is known as modern International Magna Carta of Human rights?
a) UDHRC
b) NHRC
c) SHRC
d) International year for women
Answer:
a) UDHRC

7. Who can be appointed as the chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission?
a) Retired judge of high court
b) Any retired Chief Justice of the Supreme Court,
c) Any person appointed by the President.
d) Retired Chief Judge of any court.
Answer:
c) Any person appointed by the President

8. How many articles does the Universal Declaration of Human Rights contain?
a) 20
b) 30
c) 40
d) 50
Answer:
b) 30

9. What is the tenure of the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission?
a) 5 years or upto 62 years of age
b) 5 years or upto 65 years of age
c) 6 years or upto 65 years of age
d) 5 years or upto 70 years of age
Answer:
d) 5 years or upto 70 years of age

10. Where is the headquarters of the National Human Rights Commission?
a) New Delhi
b) Mumbai
c) Ahmedabad
d) Kolkata
Answer:
a) New Delhi

II. Fill in the blanks

1. Each individual has ……………….. to lead a dignified life.
Answer:
the right

2. Human Rights are ……………….. rights.
Answer:
basic

3. The State Human Rights commission was formed on ………………..
Answer:
17th April 1997

4. Article 24 of Indian Constitution prohibits ………………..
Answer:
Child Labour

5. United Nations Organisation was established in the year ………………..
Answer:
24th October,; 1945

III. Match the Following

1. Eleanor Roosevelt	a) world’s first charter of human rights
2. The Cyrus Cylinder	b)1997
3. Eve Teasing Act	c) freedom from slavery
4. Child help line	d) Human Rights Commission
5. Civil right	e) right to vote
6. Political right	f) 1098

Answer:

1. Eleanor Roosevelt	d) Human Rights Commission
2. The Cyrus Cylinder	a) world’s first charter of human rights
3. Eve Teasing Act	b) 1997
4. Child helpline	f) 1098
5. Civil right	c) freedom from slavery
6. Political right	e) right to vote

IV. State true or false.

1. Human rights and civil rights are the same.
Answer:
False

2. Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen was proclaimed in India.
Answer:
True

3. The Human Right Act of 1993 provides the creation of National Human Rights Commission.
Answer:
True

4. National Human Rights Commission has empowered to give punishment to the victims.
Answer:
False

5. Human Rights Commission was empowered to setup commission for the promotion of Human rights
at National and State level. ,
Answer:
False

V. Consider the following statements and tick the appropriate answer.

1. Find the wrong statement
a) National Human Rights Commission is a statutory body.
b) National Human Rights Commission is a constitutional body.
c) National Human Rights Commission is an independent body.
d) National Human Rights Commission is a multilateral institution.
Answer:
b) National Human Rights Commission is a constitutional body

2. Which of the following statement is not correct about the National Human Rights Commission?
a) It was established in 1993.
b) In the cases of human rights violation, the Commission has no rights to punish the culprit.
c) The Chairperson and members are of this Commission are appointed by the Supreme Court of India.
d) The Commission Sends its annual report to the Central Government and State Governments.
Answer:
c) The Chairperson and members are of this Commission are appointed by the Supreme Court of India.

3. Assertion : Human Rights day is observed on 1 Oth December.
Reason : It commemorates Eleanor RooseveTs birthday.
a) A is correct but R does not explain A
b) A is correct but R explains A
c) A and R are correct
d) A and R are Wrong
Answer:
a) A is correct but R does not explain A

4. Consider the following statements
1. The State Human Rights commission is a multi-member body.
2. The State Human Rights Commission consists of a chairperson and three members. Which of the statements given above is /are correct?
a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) None
Answer:
b) 2 only

VI. Answer the following in one or two sentences

1. What are Human Rights?
Answer:

• Human Rights are rights inherent to all human beings regardless of race, sex, nationality, ethnicity, language, and religion.
• Human rights include freedom from slavery and torture, freedom of opinion, and education.

2. Bring out the importance of UDHR.
Answer:

• UDHR has been translated into more than 500 languages.
• In the world it is the most translated document.
• It describes all men are bom free and all are equal in status and right.
• It promote the spirit of brotherhood.

3. What does Article 45 of Indian Constitution provide?
Answer:
It provides that the state shall endeavor to provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years.

4. Write about Right to Education Act.
Answer:
Article 21A provides that the state shall provide free and compulsory education to all children aged six to fourteen years.

5. State any three legislations passed to safeguard the welfare of women.
Answer:

• The Hindu Marriage Act 1955 – States that the marriageable age for women is 21.
• The Eve Teasing Act 1997 – Gives relief to women.
• The Factory Act 1948 – Protects the women workers.

6. Mention some of the political rights.
Answer:
It includes the freedom of expression, and peaceful assembly, the right to take part in the government of one’s country, the right to vote, the freedom of speech and obtain information.

7. Name the five primary categories of Human Rights.
Answer:
i) Civil Rights
ii) Political Rights
iii) Social Rights
iv) Economic Rights
v) Cultural Rights.

VII. Answer the following.in detail.

1. Distinguish between Human rights and Civil rights.
Answer:

Human rights	Civil Rights
Human rights belong to everyone, everywhere, regardless of nationality, sexuality, gender, race, religion or age.	Civil rights are those rights that one enjoys by virtue of citizenship in a particular nation or state.
Human rights are considered universal to all human beings and universal in all countries.	Civil rights vary greatly from country to the country’s or government to government. It is related to the Constitution.
No nation may rightfully deprive human rights to an individual.	Different nations can grant or deny different civil rights and liberties.
Human rights are basic rights inherent with birth.	Civil rights are creation of the society.

2. Describe any five basic characteristics of Human rights. Basic characteristics of Human Rights:
Answer:

• Inherent – They are not granted by any person or authority.
• Fundamental – They are fundamental rights because without them, the life and dignity of man will be meaningless.
• Inalienable – They cannot be taken away from the individual.
• Indivisible – They can’t be denied even when other rights have already been enjoyed .
• Universal – They are universal. They apply irrespective of one’s origin or status. They are enforceable.

3. What are the measures taken by the government to protect the children?
Answer:
The government has take some measures to protect the children from all kinds of exploitation and abuses. There are lows in India to Protecting the rights of the children.
i) Right to Education Act – Article 21 A.
ii) Child labour Act – Prohibition and Regulation Act 1986
iii) The Juvenile Justice Act 2000- Care and Protection of Children
iv) POCSO Act 2012 – Protection of Children from Sexual abuses
v) 1098 Childline – 24 hours emergency phone service for children.

VIII. Hots.

1. To whom does the Universal Declaration of Human Rights apply? Why is it important to you?

• Because these are based on dignity, justice, and equality.
• They are endowed with intelligence and concience and obliged to promote the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all men.
• Universal Declaration of Human Rights is applicable for all men and women in the world without any discrimination.
• So it is very important.

IX. Project and Activity

1. Make a list of 10 rights that you enjoy, and the responsibilities that you have.
Answer:
Rights:
Article 14 – Equality before law.
Article 17 – Abolition of untouchability.
Article 20 – Freedom of speech, assembly movement, residence and profession.
Article 23 – Prohibition traffic human being and forced labour.
Article 28 – Prohibition of employment of Children in factories etc.
Article 26 – Freedom to manage religious affairs
Article 27 – Freedom from payments of taxes for promotion for any religion.
Article 28 – Freedom from attending religious instruction or worship in certain education institution.
Article 29 – Protection of languages, script and culture of minorities.
Article 31 – It allows individuals to seek redressal for the violation of their fundamental rights.

Responsibilities:

1. Tolerate all religions.
2. Do not hurt others.
3. To protect the environment.
4. Respect the elders.
5. Follow the rules of government.

Samacheer Kalvi 8th Social Science Human Rights and UNO Additional Important Questions and Answers

I. Choose the correct answer.

1. The Magna Carta of England released in the year ………………..
a) 1214
b) 1215
c) 1216
d) 1217
Answer:
b) 1215

2. A document of France Stating the Rights of all citizens declared in the year ………………..
a) 1789
b) 1790
c) 1791
d) 1792
Answer:
a) 1789

3. The US Constitution and Bill of Rights declared in the year ………………..
a) 1768
b) 1769
c) 1790
d) 1791
Answer:
d) 1791

4. UNO has declared the year ……………….. as the international year of women.
a) 1970
b) 1978
c) 1979
d) 1980
Answer:
b) 1978

5. The ……………….. is considered as an important national asset.
a) Resources
b) Education
c) Child
d) Welfare
Answer:
c) child

6. The Juvenile Justice Act implemented in the year ………………..
a) 2000
b) 2001
c) 2010
d) 2012
Answer:
a) 2000

7. The marriageable age for women is ………………..
a) 20
b) 21
c) 18
d) 22
Answer:
c) 18

8. The ……………….. appoints the chairperson and other members of National Human Rights
Commission.
a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Chief Minister
d) Vice – President
Answer:
a) President

9. UDHR has been translated into more than ……………….. languages.
a) 500
b) 510
c) 600
d) 610
Answer:
a) 500

10. National Human Rights Commission has ……………….. divisions.
a) 4
b) 5
c) 6
d) 7
Answer:
b) 5

II. Fill in the Blanks.

1. An act for the better Securing liberty of the subject in England is ………………..
Answer:
The Habeas Corpus Act 1679

2. UNO was established on 24th October of ………………..
Answer:
1945

3. ……………….. is a milestone document in the history of Human rights.
Answer:
UDHR

4. ……………….. the first king of ancient persia, free the slaves.
Answer:
Cyrus the Great

5. The decrees were recorded on a baked clay cylinder in the ……………….. language in ……………….. Script.
Answer:
Akkadian, Cuneiform

6. ……………….. is the most translated document in the world.
Answer:
UDHR

7. ……………….. is known as modem International Magna carta.
Answer:
UDHR

8. ……………….. provides for children to develop in a healthy manner.
Answer:
Article 39(f)

9. Child helpline number is ………………..
Answer:
1098

10. An International bill of rights of women adopted in the year ………………..
Answer:
1979

11. UNIFEM has worked since ……………….. to implement the Beijing Platform for Action.
Answer:
1995

12. In ……………….. the ……………….. world conference of Women held in Beijing.
Answer:
1995, Fourth

13. ……………….. Protects the women workers.
Answer:
The factory Act

14. ……………….. rights are creations of the Society.
Answer:
Civii

15. ……………….. and ……………….. rights are human rights.
Answer:
Women and girl’s

III. Match the following.

1. The Factory Act	a) 1952
2. The Plantation Labour Act	b) 1961
3. The Mines Act	c) 1948
4. The Maternity benefit Act	d) 2005
5. Domestic violence Act	e) 1951

Answer:

1. The Factory Act	c)1948
2. The Plantation Labour Act	e) 1951
3. The Mines Act	a) 1952
4. The Maternity benefit Act	b) 1961
5. Domestic violence Act	d) 2005

State true or false:

1. UNO has declared 1980 as the International Year of Children.
Answer:
False

2. The Act not ensures the right to women to inherit their parental property.
Answer:
False

3. A set of basic right and freedoms has deep roots in European and American countries.
Answer:
True

4. Cyrus the Great, the first king of ancient persia, free the slaves.
Answer:
True

5. Child help line number is 109.
Answer:
False

V. Consider the following statement and tick the appropriate answer;

1. 1) The Hindu Widow Remarriage Act 1856 Legalised widow remarriage.
2) The Hindu Successian Act 1956 ensures the right to women to inherit their parental property.
3) The plantation Labour Act protects the men workers.
4) The Factory Act 1998, protects the women workers,
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 4 are correct
c) 1 and 2 are correct
d) None of these
Answer:
c) 1 and 2 are correct

2. Assertion: One of the greatest achievements of United Nations is the creation of human rights law.
Reason : To advance this goal, the UN established a commision on Human Rights, a) A is correct but R does not explain A
b) A is correct but R explains A
c) A and R are correct
d) A and R are Wrong
Answer:
c) A and R are correct

3. Consider the following statements
1. UNO has declared 1978 as International year of women.
2. UNO has declared 1979 as the International year of children.
Which of the statements given above is /are correct?
a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both a and b d) None
Answer:
c) Both a and b

VI. Answer the following in one or two sentences

1. Define the Preamble of UDHR.
Answer:

• All men are bom free and all are equal in status and rights.
• They are endowed with intelligence and conscience and obliged to promote the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all men..

2. Why December 10th is celebrated as Human Rights Day?
Answer:

• Human Rights Day is celebrated annually on 10th December every year.
• It is to honour the United Nations General Assembly for declaring the human rights universally..

3. Explain about The Cyrus Cylinder’.
Answer:

• Cyrus the Great, the first king of ancient Persia, free the slaves and declared that all people had the right to choose their own religion and established racial equality.
• These and other decrees were recorded on a baked clay cylinder in the Akkadian language in cuneiform script
• It is translated into all six official languages of the United Nations and its provisions parallel the first four Articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

4. Write short note on ‘State Human Rights Commission.
Answer:

• The State Human Rights Commission of Tamil Nadu was formed on 17th April, 1997.
• It functions at the state level. It consists of three members including a Chairperson.
• A state Human Rights Commission can inquire into violation of human rights related to subjects
  covered under State list and Concurrent list. .

5. Write three Non- govermental Organisations.
Answer:
Amnesty International, Children’s Defense Fund, Human Rights Watch.

6. What are the Indian Constitution Articles for children?
Answer:

• Article 24 – prohibits child labour.
• Article 39(f) – provides for children to develop in healthy manner.
• Article 45 – provides that the state shall endeavor to provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years.

7. Write Short notes on Welfare of parents and Senior citizen Act?
Answer:

• This Act makes it legal obligation for children and heirs to provide maintenance to senior citizens and parents. Protection and support during old age are envisaged as human rights.
  8. What are the Legislations to protect women rights?
• The Factory Act 1948
• The Plantation Labour Act 1951
• ‘ The Mines Act 1952
• The Maternity benefit Act 1961

VII. Answer the following in detail.

1. Explain about the written Precursors of Human Rights Documents.
Answer:

• The Magna Carta of 1215 (England) – gave people new rights and made the king subject to the law.
• The Petition of Right 1628 (England) – set out the rights of the people.
• The Habeas Corpus Act of 1679 (England) – an act for the better securing liberty of the subject.
• The English Bill of Rights of 1689 – set out certain basic civil rights.
• The French Declaration on the Rights of Man and Citizen 1789 – a document of France, stating that all citizens are equal under the law.
• The US Constitution and Bill of Rights 1791 – safeguards the rights of the citizens..

2. Explain about National Human Rights Commission.
Answer:

• The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India was established on 12th October, 1993. It is an independent statutory, and non-constitutional body.
• Its headquarter is located in New Delhi. NHRC is a multi- member body which consists of a Chairperson and other members.
• The President appoints the Chairperson and other members.
• They are appointed for 5 years or till the age of 70 years whichever is earlier.
• NHRC has five divisions. Law Division, Investigation Division, Policy Research & Programmes Division, Training Division and Administrative Division.
  < The National Human Rights Commission is responsible for the protection and promotion of human rights in India.

3. Write an essay about women Rights.
Answer:

• Women and girl’s rights are human rights.
• Women are entitled to the full and equal enjoyment of all of their human rights and to be free from all forms of discrimination.
• This is fundamental to achieve human rights, peace and security and sustainable development.
• The Charter of the United Nations guarantees equal rights to both women and men.
• The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), adopted in 1979 by the UN General Assembly, is described as an International bill of rights for women.
• In 1995 the Fourth World Conference of Women, held in Beijing, developed a Platform for Action to * recognise women’s rights and improve women’s livelihood worldwide.

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Samacheer Kalvi 8th Social Science Understanding Secularism Text Book Back Questions and Answers

I. Choose the correct Answer.

1. Secularism means
a) State is against to all religions
b) State accepts only one religion
c) An attitude of tolerance and peaceful co-existence on the part of citizen belonging any religion
d) None of these
Answer:
c) An attitude of tolerance and peaceful coexistence on the part of citizen belonging any religion

2. India is a land of
a) multi-religious faith
b) multi-cultural beliefs
c) Both(l)&(2)
d) None of these
Answer:
c) Both (1) & (2)

3. The Preamble of the Constitution was amended in
a) 1951
b) 1976
c) 1974
d) 1967
Answer:
b) 1976

4. Which one of the following describes India as a secular state?
a) Fundamental Rights b) Fundamental Duty
c) Directive Principles of State Policy d) Preamble of the Constitution
Answer:
d) Preamble of the Constitution

5. Right to freedom of religion is related to
a) Judiciary b) Parliament
c) Directive principles of State Policy d) Fundamental rights
Answer:
d) Fundamental rights

6. According to Article 28, which type of education is restricted in state-aided educational institutions?
a) Religious instruction b) Moral education
c) Physical education d) None of the above
Answer:
a) religious instruction

7. The country will be considered as a secular country, if it
a) gives importance to a particular religion.
b) bans religious instructions in the state-aided educational institutions.
c) does not give importance to a particular religion.
d) bans the propagation of any religious belief.
Answer:
c) does not give importance to a particular religion

II. Fill in the blanks

1. Religion does not teach us ……………..
Answer:
animosity

2. Secularism is a part of democracy which grants ………………
Answer:
equal rights

3. …………….. is a lack of belief in god and gods.
Answer:
Atheism

4. The basic aim of our constitution is to promote …………….. and ………………
Answer:
unity & integrity

5. Article 15 …………….. prohibits on the grounds of religion, caste, sex, or place of birth.
Answer:
discrimination

III. Match the following

Column I	Column II
1. Atheism	a) coined the word secularism
2. Children	b) social reformer
3. Din-i-Illahi	c) lack of belief in god
4. Constitution	d) future citizen
5. Holyoake	e) Divine faith
6. Rajaram Mohan Roy	f) 1950

Answer:

Column I	Column II
1. Atheism	c) lack of belief in god
2. Children	d) future citizen
3. Din-i-Illahi	e) Divine faith
4. Constitution	f) 1950
5. Holyoake	a) coined the word secularism
6. Rajaram Mohan Roy	b) social reformer

IV. State true or false.

1. There is a state religion in India.
Answer:
False

2. The term secularism has been derived from the Greek word.
Answer:
False

3. The Mughal emperor Akbar followed the policy of religious toleration. Answer:
True

4. Jainism originated in China. –
Answer:
False

5. Government of India declares holidays for all religious festivals.
Answer:
True

V, Consider the following statements and tick the appropriate answer.

1. i) Secularism is invaluable for a society like India which is characterized by religious diversity.
ii) The word secularism was not mentioned in the Constitution when it was adopted in 1950.
iii) Article 26 deals with payment of taxes for the promotion of any particular religion.
iv) Akbar’s tomb situated at Sikandara near Agra.
a) i, ii only
b) ii, iii only
c) iv only
d) i, ii, and iv only
Answer:
d) i, ii, iv only

2. Assertion (A): A foreigner can practice his own religious faith in India.
Reason (R): The freedom of religion is guaranteed by the constitution not only for Indians but
also for the aliens also.
a) A is true but R is false.
b) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
c) A is false but R is true.
d) Both A and R are true. R is not the correct explanation of A.
Answer:
b) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

3. Assertion (A): Secularism is invaluable in India.
Reason (R): India is a multi-religious and multi-cultural country.
a) A is correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) A is correct and R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is wrong and R is correct. ‘
d) Both are wrong.
Answer:
a) A is correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

4. Find out the wrong pair.
Answer:
a) Din-i-lllahi – A book
b) Khajuraho – Hindu temple
c) Ashoka – Rock Edict
d) Iqbal – Poet
Answer:
a) Din-i-Allahi – A book

VI. Answer the following in one or two sentences

1. Name some of the Indians who contributed to the spreading of secularism.
Answer:

1. Rajaram Mohan Roy
2. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
3. Rabindranath Tagore
4. Mahatma Gandhi and
5. B.R. Ambedkar

2. What does secularism mean?
Answer:
Secularism means an attitude of tolerance towards other religions and the peaceful co-existence of citizens belonging to different faiths.

3. State the objectives of secularism.
Answer:
Objectives of Secularism:

1. One religious group does not dominate another.
2. Some members don’t dominate other members of the same religious community.
3. The state does not enforce any specific religion nor take away the religious freedom of individuals.

4. Why is it important to separate religion from the state?
Answer:

• Because there is no state religion in India.
• The state will neither establish a religion of its own nor confer any special patronage upon any particular religion.

5. What are the characteristic features of a secular state?
Answer:

• Principle of Liberty – The state permits the practice of any religion
• Principle of Equality – The state does not give preference to any religion over another.
• Principle of Neutrality – The state remains neutral in religious matters.

6. Mention any three constitutional provisions related to secularism?
Answer:

• Article 15 – prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, caste, sex or place of birth, etc.,
• Article 16 – equality of opportunity in public employment.
• Article 26 – Freedom to manage religious affairs.

VII. Answer the following in detail.

1. Why we need secular education?
Secular education is needed

• to remove narrow mindedness and makes dynamic and enlightened view;
• to develop moral and humanistic outlook;
• to train the youth to be a good citizen;
• to strengthen democratic values like liberty, equality, and fraternity, and co-operative living;
• to give a wider vision towards life;
• to develop an attitude of appreciation and understanding of others point of view;
• to develop the spirit of love, tolerance, co-operation, equality, and sympathy;
• to synthesize materialism and spiritualism.

2. Secularism is necessary for a country like India. Justify.

• Yes, Secularism necessary because India is a land of multi-cultural beliefs. ’
• It is the birthplace of four major religions.
  • Hinduism
  • Jainism
  • Buddhism
  • Sikhism
• The main concept of secularism is aimed at creating a society in which people with religious beliefs or people who do not belong to any religion can live together in harmony and peace.

VIII. HOTS

1. Will the Government intervene if some religious group says that their religion allows them to practice human sacrifice?
Answer:
The government will definitely intervene if some religious group says that their religion allows them to practice in infanticide, Ample reason can be given in support of the answer. No religion teaches us to kill any living being, kindness is the root of all religions. Even the law of our country also declares that killing a human being is illegal. It is also against human rights.

IX. Project and Activity.

1. Look at the holidays of your school calendar. How many of them pertain to different religions? List them based on religions. What does it indicate?
June 5 – Ramzan
Sep. 2 – Ganesh Chaturthi
Dec. 25 – Christmas
It indicates we had so many religion and given as government holidays for the religious ceremonies.

Samacheer Kalvi 8th Social Science Understanding Secularism Additional Important Questions and Answers

I. Choose the correct answer.

1. Which article provides a ban on discrimination in State-aided educational institution.
a) Article-19
b) Article – 20
c) Article – 29 (2)
d) Article-16
Answer:
b) Article – 29 (2)

2. Which article provides equality of opportunity in public employment.
a) Article – 15
b) Article – 16
c) Article – 17
d) Article – 18
Answer:
b) Article -16

3. Which article guarantees the freedom of conscience and the right to process practice, and Propagate religion individually.
a) Article – 25 (1)
b) Article – 29 (2)
c) Article – 28
d) Article – 27
Answer:
a) Article -25(1)

4 is the State Permits the practice of any religion.
a) Liberty
b) Equality
c) Neutrality
d) None of these
Answer:
a) Liberty

II. Fill in the Blanks

1. The term Secularism is derived from the Latin word
Answer:
Saeculum

2 coined the term Secularism.
Answer:
George Jacob Holyoake

3. The statement ‘We are Indians and India is our home* illustrated by
Answer:
Poet Iqbal

4 states the Secularism of Ashoka.
Answer:
12th Rock Edict

5. The policy of Akbar which states that ’Peace and harmony among religions’ termed as
Answer:
Sulh-e-kul

6. The freedom of religion is not confined to its citizen alone but extends to aliens also which is pointed in 1954 case.
Islam and Hinduism.
Answer:
Akbar

9. India is the birthplace of four major religions …, and
Answer:
Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, and Sikhism

10. Secularism is the part of
Answer:
Indian Constitution

11. The State will not accord any
Answer:
Preferential treatment any of them.

12. provides the freedom to manage religious affairs.
Answer:
Article 26

13. Secular education needs to train the
Answer:
Youth to be good citizen.

III. Match the following

1. Secularism	a) is a lack of belief in god and gods
2. Atheism	b) Prohibition of religion, caste, sex
3. Article – 15	c) equlity of opportunity in Public employment
4. Article -16	d) ban on discrimination is State-aided Educational Institutions
5. Article – 29 (2)	e) tolerance towards other religions

Answer:

1. Secularism	e) tolerance towards other religions
2. Atheism	a) is a lack of belief in god and gods
3. Article – 15	b) Prohibition of religion, caste, sex
4. Article -16	c) equlity of opportunity in Public employment
5. Article – 29(2)	d) ban on discrimination is State-aided Educational Institutions

IV. State true or false

1. The Secular Indian State declares Public Holidays to mark the festivals of all religions.
Answer:
True

2. Article 15 gives equality of opportunity in public employment.
Answer:
False

3. The Mughal emperor Akbar does not follow the policy of religious toleration.
Answer:
False

4. State Permits the practice of any religion.
Answer:
True

5. Secularism is not the part of Indian Constitution.
Answer:
False

V. Consider the following statements and tick the appropriate answer.

1. i) Article 26 – Freedom to manage religious affairs.
ii) Article 16 – equality of opportunity in public employment.
iii) Article 28 – The State shall not compel any citizen to promote of any particular religion.
iv) Article 29 (2) – A ban discrimination in State-aided educational institution,
a) i, ii only b) ii, iii only
c) iv only d) i, ii and iv only
Answer:
d) i, ii, iv only

2. Assertion: There is no state religion in India.
Reason: The State will neither establish a religion of its own new confer any patronage upon any particular religion.
a) A is true but R is false.
b) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
c) A is false but R is true.
d) Both A and R are true. R is not the correct explanation of A.
Answer:
d) Both A and R are true. R is not the correct explanation of A.

VI. Answer the following in one or two sentences.

1. Write Short notes on – 12th Rock Edict of Ashoka.

• Emperor Ashoka was the first great emperor to announce as early as 3rd century BC (BCE) that the state would not prosecute any religious sect.
• In his 12th Rock Edict, Ashoka made an appeal not only for the tolerance of all religious sects but also to develop a spirit of great respect towards them.

2. How Akbar followed religious toleration?

• The Mughal emperor Akbar followed the policy of religious toleration.
• His propagation of Din-i-Illahi (Divine Faith) and Sulh-e-Kul (Peace and harmony among religions) were advocated for religious toleration.

3. What is the importance of the Khajuraho temple?

A 19th-century Hindu temple in Khajuraho, India incorporates a Hindu spire, a Jain cupola, a Buddhist stupa, and Muslim style dome in place of the usual shikara.

VII. Answer the following in detail.

1. Explain the characteristic features of a secular state.
Answer:

1. A secular state is the one in which the state does not officially promote any one religion as the country’s official religion and every religion is treated equally.
2. It gives to every citizen not only the equal right to freedom of conscience but also the right to process practice, and propagate any faith of their own choice.
3. The state observes an attitude of neutrally and impartiality towards all religions.
4. In a secular state, no one is given preferential treatment and the state does not discriminate any person on the basis of their religious practices and beliefs.
5. All citizens are eligible to enter government service irrespective of their faith.
6. There should be absolutely no religious instructions in educational institutions and no taxes to support any particular religion.