Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow: There is an interesting story about what happened in Rashtrapathi Bhavan when Mr. C. Rajagopalachari, popularly known as Rajaji, was the last Governor General after the British handed over power . One of his ADC’s forgot to shave that morning and joined Rajaji at breakfast. Rajaji, who led a dry sense of humour, decided to teach the young man a lesson in a rather amusing way.
‘I am sorry you are not well this morning’, he said to the young ADC, ‘you look very sick., you must see a doctor immediately. I suggest you skip breakfast today.’ Thus dismissed, the young man went to his room and stood infront of mirror to find out what was wrong with him. He then realised he had not shaved that morning. At lunch time, when appeared after a shave, Rajaji said: “I am glad to see you looking so much better. The doctor’s medicine has already started working.”
Questions: a) Why did Rajaji advise the ADC to see the doctor ? b) What was wrong with the young ADC ?
Answer the following question in about 8-10 sentences : According to the poet his grand mother was a genius. Elaborate. OR The poet V.K. Gokak’s vision of India is full of hope. Describe. OR How does the planet earth put up with man’s greed ?
Write an essay on any one of the following: a) Disadvantages of mobile phones. b) Water pollution. c) Cleanliness.
Write a letter using the information given below : Imagine you are Nikhil / Kavya studying in Government high school, Mandya. Write a letter to your brother describing ‘Gandhi Jayanti’ celebrations in your school. OR Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper, complaining about lack of parks in your area.
