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  Song of the Open Road  - Walt Whitman  A.1 - Identifying lines indicating 'Independence' and 'Self-reliance' Independence: 1. "Afoot and light-hearted I take to the open road," 2. "Strong and content I travel the open road." Self-reliance : 1. "Henceforth I ask not good-fortune, I myself am good-fortune," 2. "Henceforth I whimper no more, postpone no more, need nothing." A.2 - Why the narrator doesn’t want 'constellations' near him The narrator says, "I do not want the constellations any nearer," which means he does not seek external guidance, fate, or distant ideals. He is content with what the earth offers and embraces life as it comes. This reflects his belief in self-reliance and personal experience rather than relying on external forces like destiny. A.3 - ‘A man without liberty is a body without a soul’ - Explanation Liberty is essential for a fulfilling life, just as the soul is essential for existence. ...

Preliminary Exam - Poetry 10/01/2025 Q.3 A. Read the extract and complete the activities given below. Poem - Small Towns and Rivers - Mamang Dai Small towns always..... Seeking a land of fish and stars. 1. Write down the list of natural elements mentioned into extract. In Mamang Dai's poem Small Towns and Rivers, the natural elements play a crucial role in evoking the essence of her homeland and its connection to nature. Some of the natural elements mentioned in the poem include: 1. Rivers – Symbolizing continuity, life, and memory. 2. Hills – Representing the geographical and cultural identity of the region. 3. Forests – Highlighting the lush, verdant landscape. 4. Sky – Suggesting vastness and freedom. 5. Rain – Reflecting renewal and the cycle of life. 6. Wind – Evoking movement and change. 7. Birds – Representing life and connection to nature. These elements not only create vivid imagery but also embody the spiritual and emotional bond between the poet and her nati...

  Preliminary Exam 10/01/2025 Writing Skill  Q. 4 A. Drafting a Virtual Message   Read the following conversation between Priya and Aunt.  Aunt: Hi Priya! Is Mummy at home? Priya: No aunty, she has gone to the market .  Aunt: Oh, no!  Priya: Is it urgent?  Aunt: yes it is. Tell her that there is a tree plantation program tomorrow at the Asha old age home. She had promised to bring some plans from your garden. The program is at 10:00 a.m. tell your mummy to bring a tulsi plant also and oh yes, some manure also. I will pick your mummy up at 9:45 a.m. I have to go for a meeting now and she will not be able to contact me.  Priya: I will tell her aunty. Good night.  But Priya has to go to her friend's house and will not meet the mother till late at night. Social leave a message for her mother. Drop the virtual message in about 50 words.  Ans-

Prelim. Exam Answer key of Novel - XII 10/01/2025   Q. 5 A Match the Columns .  1. The novel of manners ( Evelina) - Frances Burney  2. Gothic Novels - Ann Radcliffe 3. The novel is based on the science of the age( Frankenstein) - Mary Shelley  4. The novel is based on the stream of Consciousness technique - Virginia Wolf.  Q. 5 B. Choose the correct alternatives and complete the given statements .  1. The novels with elements of horror blood shape and mystery are called ....... Novels.  Ans-Gothic 2. The novel based on an imaginary community possessing ideal qualities is called..... Novel.  Ans-Utopian  3. There are..... essential elements of a novel or novella.  Ans- Six 4. The struggle between the opposite forces in the story is called.....  Ans- Conflict.  Q. 5 B  To Sir, with Love   1. Explains how E.R. Braithwaite ( the narrator) changes the behaviour of his students .  Ans- In To Sir, With Love, E.R. Brai...

 Preliminary Exam -2024-25 Answer Key Objective  Q.1 A. 1. iii, iv, I, ii.  A. 5 .  i.b.  She was unable to face the whole horror.  ii. a. How did she feel?  A.6  1. deserved - to be worthy of 2. horror - a feeling of great fear or shock. 3. Satirical - humorously critical  4. Agony- intense pain of mind or body.  Q.1 B .  1. b. Radha told the teacher that she felt very happy to help her mother at home.  ii. b. May iii. In a meeting, the physical education teachers  decided to spend two hours .... the playground.... Warm up activities.  Ans-  c. on , for  B.2 Spot the error  If you eat too much you will fell ill.  Correct answer -  If you eat too much you will fall ill.  Q.2 Unseen Passage  A.1  i. True ii. False  The word duty is derived from the word " due".  iii. True iv. False If any one should fail in his duty he will be discredited.  A.5 .   Ans- a...

Q.4 B Interview Questions   Imagine you are going to interview a captain of the U Mumba Kabaddi team who has been invited to your college to inaugurate the inter-collegiate sports festival. Prepare a set of 8 to 10 questions focusing on his career practice, hardship, challenges, and message. Frame out introductory, probing, and concluding questions.  Ans-