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DAV CLASS 8 English Literature Couplets Question and answer Question and answer
I. Understanding the Couplets
A. On the basis of your understanding of the couplets, complete the following statements by filling in the blanks.
1. Just as no two watches show the same time, the ………. of different people vary and each person believes in their own………..
2. The best way to live is to tread the ………. path and avoid ………. on the extremes.
3. Only fools ………. over the forms of government. The most successful government is the one with the best ………..
4. Let fanatic people ………. for ……….. One who follows the path of truth can never be ………. or aimless.
5. People might have different ………., religions, aims or ambitions, but ………. is the common concern of the whole ………..
Ans. 1. Judgements, oneself 2. middle, bending 3. compete, administration 4. fight, religion, wrong 5. faiths, charity, society
B. Answer the following questions in about 30 words, elaborating the ideas given in the couplets.
1. What is the key to a successful life?
Ans. 1. We should live a balanced life. We should follow the middle path and never bend or lean towards any particular side.
2. What are the various forms of government? (Mention any two or three). Which one is the best? Why?
Ans: There are several forms of government like democratic, authoritarian, monarchial. The best is one whose administration is the best and in the interest of public.
3. What should be the chief concern of the whole mankind? What other concerns divert people’s attention from this?
Ans: Charity should be the chief concern of the whole mankind. The people should be helped in misery and grief or those who are poverty–stricken. Faith, religions, aspirations, hopes divert them from this.
C. Read the extracts given below and then answer the questions that follow:
1. He knows to live, who keeps the middle state.
(a) What do you understand by ‘middle state’?
Ans. (a) Who keeps a balanced viewpoint about life.
(b) How can the ‘middle state’ be achieved?
Ans: (b) We can achieve this by appreciating virtues around us.
(c) Is this line relevant in a student’s life? Give an example.
Ans: (c) This line is relevant in a student’s life, because a student should be the first one to appreciate virtues in others.
(d) What other things are required to lead a virtuous life?
Ans: (d) We should be honest, considerate and should be ready to help the person who needs out help.
2. For modes of faith let graceless zealous fight.
(a) Why do zealots fight?
Ans. (a) Zealots are fanatic people. They tight over religious and follow them strictly.
(b) Why are zealots called ‘graceless’?
Ans: (b) Because they often start fightings over religious issues.
(c) Whose life cannot be wrong? Why?
Ans: (c) A person who follows the path of truth cannot be wrong, for he is a true human being.
(d) How can we help the zealots attain peace?
Ans: (d) They can attain peace by not fighting over religious issues.
II. HOTS
Half of the problems of the world will vanish if we realise that each person is right in their own perspective. Discuss.
Ans. It is true that half of the problems of the world will vanish if we realise that each person is right in their own perspective. Most of the problems occur because of our different ways of thinking, living, eating etc. People criticise one another’s life styles which lead to problems
III. Life Skills
List five qualities that a good government should have other than good administration.
Ans. The good government is the one which respects the freedom of individuals. Believes in equality of all regions, do not fight or discriminate over caste, colour or creed and follows the path of truth and honesty.
IV. Values
The joy of giving is always greater than the joy of receiving. Write a few ways in which you can help your fellow human beings who are less fortunate than you.
Ans. We can help our fellow human beings who are less fortunate than us in the following ways:
1. We can lend some money when they need for any important or urgent work.
2. We can suggest some ways for their betterment.
3. We should protect them from the oppressors.
4. We can give our books to them that are no longer of any use for us.
V. Writing Skills
Taking ideas from the third couplet, write a letter to a friend telling the importance of leading a balanced life.
Ans. D–373,
Saket New Delhi 6th June,
20XX
Dear Rahul
I read an article on balanced life. It touched me deeply. A balanced life is something where you choose a middle path. You should never get inclined towards a particular area whether it may be related to spiritualism or materialism. If we choose a balanced method, we remain in touch with everything. We can look upon our health, family as well as society. I would also try to lead a similar life which would be balanced and I hope you will also think on this. It is the best way to live a happy and successful life.
Yours Prakhar