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What makes soil suitable for the growth of plants? The right mix of fine and coarse particles makes for good soil. It ensures that the soil holds enough water and also has an adequate amount of air. The presence of humus improves the structure of soil. In the case of sandy soils, humus improves the water-holding capacity. In clays, humus sticks to the fine particles to form larger clumps with greater air spaces. Also, since humus is decaying plant matter, it provides plants with many of the nutrients they need.

The mineral nutrients required by plants come from the parent rock the soil is made of and from humus. These nutrients are dissolved by the water present in the soil and taken up by the roots of plants.

Ans- No, it is not true.

Ans- Good soil should have the right mix of fine and coarse particles so that it holds the right amount of water and air.

Ans- Humus is decaying plant matter.

Ans- The mineral nutrients required by plants come from the parent rock the soil is made of.

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Our body needs regular periods of rest. This rest is provided by sleeping, generally at night, and we spend about one third of our life in this activity. When we sleep, our muscles are relaxed but our brain continues to work so that it can control our body functions which include breathing, heartbeat, etc. A newborn child sleeps practically the whole day and wakes up only to be fed. A full-grown adult needs at an average about eight hours of sleep per day. Lack of sleep makes a person feel exhausted and tired and at times makes him confused and irritated, and lack of sleep beyond sixty hours makes a person hear things which are not there and also see illusions. While sleeping, our condition constantly changes from deep sleep to light sleep. During the periods of light sleep, there are eye and body movements because the brain activity is continuing at a faster pace compared to deep sleep when the electrical discharge from the brain is slower. A person, who does not exercise regularly, consumes very little energy as a result of which he or she accumulates fat and becomes overweight. Exercise helps to make the muscles strong and ready for action.

Ans- We spend about one third of our life in sleeping.

Ans-  A full-grown adult needs at an average about eight hours of sleep per day.

Ans- Lack of sleep makes a person feel exhausted and tired, and at times makes him confused and irritated.

Ans- During the periods of light sleep, there are eye and body movement because the brain activity is continuing at a faster pace.

One of the most significant phenomena of our time has been the development of the cinema from a-turn of the-century mechanical toy into the century’s most potent and versatile art form. Today, the cinema commands the respect accorded to any other form of creative expression. It combines in various measures the functions of poetry, music, painting, drama, architecture and a host of other arts, major and minor. It also combines the cold logic of science.

India took up film production surprisingly early. The first short was produced in 1907 and the first feature in 1913. By the twenties it had reached the status of big business. It is easy to tell the world that film production in India is quantitatively second only to Hollywood; for that is a statistical fact. But can the same be said of its quality? Why are our films not shown abroad. Is it solely because India offers a potential market for her own products? Or are we just plain ashamed of our film?

Ans- The most significant phenomena of our time has been the development of the cinema.

Ans- The Indian cinema combine the function of poetry, music, paintings, drama, artitecture and the cold logic of science.

Ans- The cinema started in India in 1907 when the first short film was produced and the first feature was made in 1913.

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Till recently the Aryans were regarded as the earliest invaders of the land. It was thought that they came to a country which was uncivilised and barbarian, but modern research has proved that there were invaders even before the Aryans poured into this land. They had evolved a civilization higher than that of the Aryan hordes who came in their wake. These Pre-Aryans had displaced still earlier people and built up new civilization which has astonished modern scholars by its extent and depth. The Aryan invasion repeated the process and led to fresh infusion of the old with the new.

Ans- This passage has been taken from the piece ‘The Unity of Indian Culture’.

Ans- Till recently, the Aryans were regarded as the earliest invaders of India.

Ans- Modern research has proved that there were invaders even before the Aryans came to India.

 Q- How did the pre-Aryans build up a new civilization ? 

Ans- The pre-Aryans displaced earlier people and built up a new civilization which was remarkable for its extent and depth.

The man was rich, but not content.

Morning, noon and night he went

To the Wish-yeilding Tree and prayed:

O’ Kalpaka, I seek your aid;

All I want is a pot of gold.

Ans- The rich man was very greedy.

Ans- The man went to the Kalpaka tree to ask a pot of gold in aid.

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Beneath this hero of the mountain

the proud conqueror of nature

are the snow-clad peaks above

only the star-studded lid of night.

In this night

the porter is in deep slumber

reigning over the rich kingdom of sleep.

Ans- The porter is the hero of the mountain.

Ans- The star-studded sky is meant by ‘lid of night’.

Ans- The porter is ‘reigning over’ the ‘rich kingdom of sleep’.

Ans- The two girls were in their childhood period. Everybody thinks of their childhood. Childhood is a special period in everybody’s life. As a child he does not know enemity with any one. They fight and soon they begin to play together. Their age is a pleasant age. They have shining morning face. They look pretier than every thing. So they are dear soul (girls) not only for the poet but also for every one. They are in their mother’s care and affection.

Ans- Mr Johnson thought that Jim did not follow the principle of walking. He thought so because Jim drove his motorbike round and round his backyard all summer. Jim only talked about the advantages of walking. He did not walk himself.

Ans- A polythene bag is one of the most hazardous material causing environmental pollution. The polythene bags that find their way into the river or the fields, pollute the river bed and the soil by making it infertile. It makes the soil impermeable and consequently useless for growing crops. Such is the destructible nature of this polythene, that it cannot be even burnt. Hence like a demon in the making. It continues to haunt our environment.

Ans- No, the Koel does not symbolises true love. The Koel does not build its own nest and so he Koel and she Koel do not live together. They are wandering birds. Their lives are separate. They are seen only in spring and his/her voice is heard. They do not live together like other birds.

Ans- In the poem ‘The Sleeping Porter’, the poet has presented a vivid picture of the sufferings of the porter. The porter has to climb the mountain in the snows of winter with a heavy load on his back. He is weak and dirty but he is a symbol of hard work and courage. He is so poor that he cannot buy clothes for himself. He is wearing a black cap which is dirty and sweat-stained. His body emits a foul smell. In spite of his poverty and tribulations, he can sleep soundly at night. He is the hero of the mountain.

Ans-  At three O’clock in the night banker went to the cell of the lawyer. He prepared through the window. He tore the seals from the door and unlocked it. He entered the room. He thought that the lawyer was asleep and was having a dream. He would throw the lean and thin man on the bed, and strangulate him to death with a pillow.

Ans- The daughter does not wish to dream any more because she is filled with a sense of weariness and emptiness. Her life has become so mechanical that she is unable to shoulder new responsibilities.

(i) Health is Wealth

(ii) Science A boon or a curse

(iii) Independence Day

(iv) Diwali

We all know the saying Health is wealth. Health is the most precious thing in human life. Life without good health is no life at all. An unhealthy man leads a miserable life. He may be rich, but he finds no pleasure in life. His life becomes a burden to him. A healthy man can achieve success by dint of hard work, Good health is the key to success in life. The real wealth of man is his health. The secret of happiness in human life is good health. Without health riches are useless. So, sound health is our real treasure. We must keep ourselves fit and healthy.

Manifolds are the gift of science. This is the age of science. It has touched every corner of life, Truly speaking it has turned a base for our life. Our life can’t run properly without it. Engines are propelled by power. Our agricultural products are based on science. The tilling of lands has become easier and easier. In the field of agriculture it has made a tremendous head way and in the field of transportation, electricity, communications. It has dazzled our eyes. Distance has been made closer and closer resulting in globalising the world. However there is an another aspect which has proved to be a fatal for mankind. Our civilization is at stake with the invention of lethal weapons and nuclear weapons.

                                                           (iii) Independence Day

15th August is a red letter day in the history of India. The English left India for good. Thousands of man had to sacrifice on the latter of the nation. India become completely free from the bondage of slavery. A country where the run never sets started loosing its grip. It was a great achievement on the part of Indians. It is why the day is observed through our in India with great pomp.

                                                          (iv) Diwali

Diwali is one of the most popular festivals of Hindus which is celebrated with great fevour and delight. youngsters usually. love this festival as it brings a lot of happiness and delightful moments for everyone. They get to meet their family, friends and relative and share greetings land fights with their loved ones. On this auspicious occasion, goddess Lakshmi is worshiped by Hindus. It is festival of light.

Ans-                                                              NOTICE

It is for the information of all students of the school that a friendly football match between the team of Mahanth High School and our School will be held on Friday, 3 p.m. at Gandhi Maidan. So all the students are requested to be present in the playground to encourage the students of our school team.

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Ans- To,

            The Headmaster

            Jain High School, Patna

                                                                                                                                        18th February, 2023

     Prize-giving Function in Zila School, Ara

On the occasion of the Foundation Day of our school a prize-giving function was held on 27.01.2022. The football team of our school had won the cup of Inter-Scho of the district. All the players of the team, and all the students who had secured the first three positions in their classes in the last annual exam., were to be given prizes. The District Magistrate, Ara, was the chief guest. Distinguished persons of the town had also been invited to the function. The Headmaster welcomed the chief guest and all the guests present. A one-act play, highlighting the evils of caste system, was staged on the occasion. It was highly ” appreciated and enjoyed. In the end the prizes were given away by the D.M., after which all were served refreshment and tea. Our Math. teacher, Shree A.B. Pd., gave a vote of thanks. The function was a big success.

                                                                                                                                                S.D. Singh

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Ans-                                                                                                                                   Examination Hall

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Dear Rahul,

I am very glad to learn that you secured first position in the Annual Secondary School Examination. My heartiest congratulations on your brilliant success in the examination.

You have achieved a rare distinction. I. was sure you must achieve this distinction. Your regular studies and hard labour has been crowned with success. You have brought glory not only to yourself but to all of your friends. I am proud of being your elder brother. Your grand success gives me inspiration. I hope you will achieve similar distinctions in future.

With best wishes,

Address:                                                                                                                        Yours affectionately

                                                                                                                                               Shubhum

Ans- Messers

                  Alok Bharati Publication

                  R.C. Palace, Govind Mitra Road, Patna-4

Dear Sir,

I shall feel highly obliged if you kindly send me the following books per V.P.P. at your earliest convenience.

(i) Alok Secondary Sample Papers          3 copies

(ii) A Book of Mathematics-X                 3 copies

Please carefully see before packing that the books are in good condition and that no leaves are missing.

I am sure you will allow reasonable discount off the quoted price.

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                                                                                                                                             Raju and friends

                                                                                                                                               Zila School Ara

Ans- Honorable Principal, respected teachers and my dear friends. I am Ramesh Singh of class X. I am really honoured to receive this prize for writing fiction. First of all I want to thank my teacher, Mr George, who encouraged me to write fiction so early in my career. His direction and motivation made me realise that even I can visualize and write. Writing fiction can never be easy unless a natural feeling for writing is there in your heart. Hopefully, I will continue to improve my writing and try to achieve more success in future as well.

Once again I thank everybody for appreciating my work.

Ans-                                                               MESSAGE

Hari,                                                                                                                               18th February, 2023

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Your friend, Rahul, will reach Patna by Rajdhani Express at 10 a.m. tomorrow morning. He has asked you to pick him up from the station.

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