Science 1 - SSC board questions and answers page 136

Science 1

1. How does INSAT differ from IRNSS?
Ans: INSAT satellite series is actively working in the field of telecommunication, television broadcasting and meteorological services. Availability of television, telephone and internet services all over the nation has been possible due to these satellites only.
IRNSS - To exactly locate position of any place on the earth’s surface in terms of its precise latitude and longitude, the IRNSS satellite series has been established.

2. Write about the unique feature of GSAT?
Ans: The GSAT satellites are India's indigenously developed communications satellites, used for digital audio, data and video broadcasting.The GSAT series of geosynchronous satellites is a system with an objective to make India self-reliant in broadcasting services.

Questions and answers for SSC Board Std.10 Science 2 - Lesson 9

Questions and answers for SSC Board Std.10 Science 2

1. What do the figures indicate?
Ans: The figures indicate that a person is committing a crime of theft.

2. Which gadgets can be misused for this?
Ans: The computer is being used in this image and a mobile is also good enough to use for this theft.

3. Give 2 examples of such events.
Ans: While making purchases using the debit  / credit card or making payments while buying goods online.

4. Name the act amended by the Government of Maharashtra to control such events.
Ans: The IT Act 2000 has been amended in 2008 by the Government of Maharashtra to control such events.

5. What care should be taken by a person to avoid such events?
Ans: A person should not disclose the aadhar / PAN / credit card  / debit card number and other personal information if demanded by any person. Do not disclose your PIN to anyone while
withdrawing cash from the ATM machine or purchasing through card payment to avoid such events.

Social Health

4. The following pictures show three types of addictions. What are the ill effects caused by these addictions?
Ans: Cigarette smoking can cause various cancers. Cancer of the mouth and lungs are the most common cancers caused due to cigarette smoking or tobacco use. Intoxicating drugs of plant origin
and some chemicals may permanently damage the human nervous system, muscle system,
heart. Poisonous liquor can prove fatal for many at times. Efficiency of nervous system (especially brain) and liver as well as lifespan of person decreases due to alcoholism. Brain development in adolescents is hindered due to alcoholism and thereby ability of memorization and learning becomes
slow. An addictive person cannot think rationally. Due to this, the person has to face the
social, mental and familial illness along with physical illness.

5. (1) What does the following picture show?
5. (2) Which social message would you like to give through it?
Ans: (1) The following picture shows that a pedestrian is busy making a video clip of an accident scene.
Ans: (2) The social message which should be given here is that making a video clip of the accident is not important as it shows the mental state of the person which is not healthy. They just want to show that they were present at the time of the accident and his alertness in making the video. Giving medical first aid to the accident victims is the priority and that message should be conveyed to the public and their presence of mind to help the injured to get to a hospital at the earliest.

Brian
9223203441
Borivali (W), Mumbai

Write a letter to the editor of 'The Times of India' to write an article on the importance of road safety.

write a letter to the editor of 'the times of India' church gate, Mumbai telling in short about the incident and requesting him to write an article on the importance of road safety.

To
The Editor,
The Times of India,
Churchgate,
Mumbai

Sub: Road safety

Dear Sir,

Yesterday my friend and I witnessed an accident on the main road outside Borivali Railway Station. The motorcyle rider had fled from the place of the accident and left the child going home from school injured and bleeding on the road. The people passing by did not pay any attention to the child crying in pain in the middle of the road. Some vehicles were even trying to pass by the child without even caring that an injured child was lying in the middle of the road.

Please write about road safety in your esteemed newspaper and make people aware and sensitive about road safety and accidents. Accidents are bound to happen due to negligence of people crossing without looking and speeding vehicles. That may not be avoidable, but with your help people can become more aware of the dangers of over speeding and walking without looking at the on coming traffic. A series of articles with inputs from vehicle owners and citizens will help us create a safer city for everyone.

We look forward to your support in this valuable cause.

Yours faithfully,
 Khusboo
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Write a letter to your mother expressing your feeling about how people fell to provide necessary help to the child.
My Dearest Mummy,
How are you? It's been about a month since I wrote to you. My mid-term exams were going on and we had a lot to learn and prepare for the exams so the delay in writing. I hope Daddy and Vikas are well. How did Vikas do in his exams? He was telling me that he was having some difficulty with his Maths. Life is going on as usual. The new term has just started and we will get a break for Diwali next month and I'm coming home for all your tasty sweets and delicious food. Just can't wait.

Last week, when my roommate and I were out on our holiday we witnessed an accident near Fountain High School, It was an hit and run case, a child was hit by a motorcycle and the rider escaped just because of the indifferent attitude of the people there at that time. The accident took place at around 12.15 pm and the child lay there in the middle of the road, in pain because of the injury and the bleeding from his wounds. The people standing there seemed not to care and did not want to help knowing the attitude of the police and hospital staff. My roommate seemed very sad and she said that we must do something for the child and started asking car owners to take the child to the nearest hospital. After requesting about ten vehicles one taxi driver came forward and took the child to the hospital. We accompanied the child, got him some medical attention, called his parents and when they arrived and took over his needs, my friend and I left and we went back to our hostel as we were tired with all the commotion that had taken place. Just before going to sleep my roommate and I were discussing the lethargy and casual behaviour of the people around the accident location.They just didn't want to help in any way. It's very sad to know that people have this, 'I don't care feeling.' We both went to sleep knowing that we had done our duty and the child was safe and being cared for when we left the hospital.

I'll be home soon. This time I want you to teach me how to prepare some of those tasty dishes you make so I too can make something for my hostel friends occasionally.  Please convey my love to Daddy and Vikas.

Your loving daughter,
Kushboo

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Brian T.
9223203441

You happen to meet a successful person who is disabled. Write an imaginary dialogue between you and that person.

You happen to meet a successful person who is disabled. Write an imaginary dialogue between you and that person. 

You: Good morning Vaibhav, how are you?

Vaibhav: I'm fine Srinivas, how are you today?

You: First of all Congratulations on winning the Mumbai's Youngest Chess Champion Tournament.

Vaibhav: Thank you, Srinivas, that's an honour.

You: Tell us something about your disability, how did this happen?

Vaibhav: I lost use of both the legs in an accident when I was five years old. A pillar fell on my legs and I was rescued only after 4 hours. If I was saved earlier, this would not have happened.

You: That's sad and very unfortunate. 

Vaibhav: Yes, it was very sad and unfortunate at that time, but now it's a blessing. I started playing chess only after the accident. Having just to sit and not being able to walk I started playing chess with my mother and see where I am today.

You: Do you follow any particular player or do you have a favourite?

Vaibhav: I follow every grandmaster and all of them are my favourites, because when I noticed them carefully, I realised that all of them had something special about them and they were all champions.

You: What kind of support did you receive?

Vaibhav: My main support were my parents and siblings, friends came in later. I thank my friend Bharat for taking me to the chess coaching camp one summer, which he did everyday in the afternoon just so that I could play and enjoy myself.

You: You seem to be winning a lot of tournaments now. What's your message for the children of today?

Vaibhav: The only message I have for everyone today is to do something. That's it. Get up every morning and try to do something and when you find that one thing that makes you loose your sleep, go after it.

You: Vaibhav, that's wonderful and really motivating. I hope everyone reading this interview will learn something today. Thank you Vaibhav.

Std.10 - Picture Composition - A Football match composition

The finals of the All Mumbai Girls Inter School Champions Trophy was held on August 30, 2019 at the Thakur Sports Complex grounds in Kandivali (E) at 4.00 pm. The teams playing in the finals were St.Xavier’s High School and my school, Children’s Academy. St.Xavier’s High School was the reigning champion and had not conceded a single goal throughout the tournament. For our school it was a do or die situation but for the opponent it would be a continuation of their winning streak.

On the day of the game, our team assembled in the school at 2 o’clock and was taken to the ground in the school bus. On reaching the ground, the players were given new jerseys for the final match. Since most of the players were from Std.10, almost all the students were present on the ground to support and cheer them. Our opponents too had a large number of students to cheer their team. The ambience on the ground was similar to an international sports event.

The opponents won the toss and chose to take the first kick and our captain chose the Thakur College end of the ground as the sun was still over the other half of the ground which would make the players sweat and tired. All the spectators sat under the shade of the trees which surrounded the ground. The skipper of the rival team was the best player of the tournament and her excellent dribbling skills made them dominate the first half of the match. Our defense put up a very brave fight and prevented them from scoring any goals.

Our team got to kick start the second half and that gave them an upper-hand. Through some very sharp moves and quick passes, the three forward players and the middle centre half player sliced through the rivals and scored the only goal of the match. The opponents gave their best throughout the second half but could not make any headway and the final whistle blew without them scoring a single goal.

Our school won the championship. There was cheering, screaming, shouting, yelling and every possible action of a winning team. On the way back, all the students were celebrating with the  team in the bus and the rest of them on the streets dancing and cheering. Many students staying en route joined the merrymaking all the way back to the school.

Brian T.
92232 03441

Cleanliness - Speech for school students

Cleanliness

Speech on cleanliness for school students

Good morning Madam, (addressing a lady judge)

Good morning Sir, (addressing a male judge)
Good morning Teacher(s), Sir(s) 

And our respected Principal, (only if the Principal is present)

(Looking at the students in the audience) Hello friends,

(when they don’t respond, repeat) Hey hello, I said hello friends, (make the students respond)

My name is Brian from std.____.

Today I’m going to talk about cleanliness. I’ll keep it simple and easy, so friends this one is for all of us so please listen carefully.

What is cleanliness for us children? Right now right here, it’s the uniform I’m wearing. It will get dirty or if it doesn’t, it will still gather dust and dirt by the time I reach home. The bus or rickshaw I travel in will definitely make this uniform dirty. You are all sitting on the floor, it is enough reason to get your uniforms washed today when you go home.

Let’s start from the beginning of the day. I had a bath this morning and do so every morning before coming to school. (looking at the students) I hope you all had a bath too. I wake up early so that I have that ten minutes to have a bath in the morning. That’s cleanliness for all of us. How many of us carry a clean handkerchief to school every day? (take out a handkerchief from your pocket and show the students). I bring a clean one every day.

Next, what’s the condition of my school bag? Is it messy and dirty? Do I just throw my books, tiffin and pencil box into the bag or do I place them neatly in an organized manner? During the recess do I eat my tiffin and let food fall all over the place and make a mess with my friends who share their tiffins with me? This is something we must all pay proper attention to. Just because someone is cleaning and sweeping the classroom, doesn’t mean I have the right to dirty the class. Get this one small detail very clear in your mind, don’t make the classroom dirty in any way. It must be clean just the way it was when I entered the class in the morning. Dustbins are placed on all floors, use them. The toilets are another area, it must be left clean always. Think clean friends, it’s the one way to stay healthy.

Let’s take the next place where we spend a lot of our time. Our home. It must be kept clean always and it’s not just my mother’s or the housemaid’s duty, it is my duty also. While I was writing this speech I realized how my mother would keep on telling me to keep things in place and not to throw things around the house, shoes under the bed, socks on the chairs, uniform on another chair. WOW! I now realize the mess I used to make in the house. Now I have decided to change. Keep my uniform in the washing basket or bucket so that my mother doesn’t have to go all over the house hunting for my uniform. Shoes in the shoe rack, school bag near my study table, tiffin and water bottle in the kitchen sink. These small actions I must do myself for myself and guess what when I tried it out the last few days, I found my house clean and neat and tidy. Just be organized friends.

Like this there are many small actions that I can do to make my surroundings clean. Don’t litter on the street. Never. It is my duty to keep the streets of my area or city clean. Make sure the bins are kept outside the house only when the cleaning people are going to clear the bins in a few minutes, keeping them outside the house overnight is good reason for stray cats and dogs to search for food and throw all the garbage on the steps of the building.

Finally, remember everything starts with me and ends with me. I have to only worry about what I will do, not what my partner in class, my neighbour at home, my co-passenger in the bus or train, none of them matter. If they see me practicing clean habits, they too will do the same. So my dear friends, let’s do something for ourselves to make this school, home and surrounding area clean for myself and everyone else. 

Thank you.

Brian Thankappan 92232 03441 / 77100 27662

The Merchant of Venice Act 3 Scene 2 - Workbook Questions and Answers

1. Explain the meaning of 'he makes a swan like end.' What contemporary belief about swans is expressed in the extract?
A: 'He makes a swan like end' it means that if Bassanio chose the wrong casket he would have to leave silently which is compared to the swan, which sang a song just before its death and the fading music will indicate that he has chosen the wrong casket and like the swan, which would die, Bassanio would have to lose the love of Portia.

2. Why does Portia order music to be played while Bassanio makes the choice of caskets? To what does Portia compare the music, should Bassanio choose correctly?
A: Portia orders for music to be played while Bassanio makes his choice to create a calm atmosphere. Portia compares the music to Bassanio's winning or losing. If he loses, it’ll be his swan song, music before the end.  But on the other hand, if he wins, the music should be like the majestic trumpets that blare when subjects bow to a newly crowned monarch. It’s the sweet sounds at daybreak that the dreaming bridegroom hears on his wedding morning, calling him to the church.

3. How could Portia's eyes be a watery death bed for Bassanio?
A: Portia's eyes could be a watery death bed for Bassanio, because if he failed to choose the right casket, he would loose the love of Portia and would have to leave. And if that happened Portia would cry to the extent that her tears would be like a river flowing.

4. How would the music call the dreaming bridegroom to his marriage?
A: If Bassanio chooses the correct casket and wins the love of Portia, she wants to play music that represents her joy and compares it to the music which is played to the bridegroom on the morning of his marriage to remind him that his wedding day has come.

5. In what way does Portia act as a romantic heroine in this scene? How is the theme of love versus wealth developed in this scene?
A: In this scene Portia acts as a romantic heroine as she shows her feminine features when she delays Bassanio while making the choice of casket and she expresses her love for him. When he makes the right choice, she plays joyful music to celebrate his success. She is happy that she is now his and everything she has is his now. The beautiful mansion, her servants and the queen she is all now belong to him and she seals her love with offering a ring and tells Bassanio never to give the ring away or loose it.

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1. Which theme in the play is highlighted in the above extract? How is it highlighted?
A: In the play, appearance and reality are highlighted. What is seen from the outside is not the same from the inside. Bassanio refers to the caskets before he makes his choice. He highlights this with examples cowards, who behave like Hercules or Mars, the God of war. He talks of beauty, which can be done by make up. It makes a woman beautiful on the outside only.

2. How can vice assume the external show of virtue?
A: Bassanio says that you can't judge a book by it's cover. People are often tricked by false appearances. In court a lawyer can hide the wrong in the case he pleads. A soft voice, a smart lawyer can cover the reality of the case. Religious men defend sin when it is shown as good and just.

3. What are the 'stairs of sand'? To what are these stairs compared?
A: 'Stairs of sand' is referred to as stairs made of sand. Anything made of sand cannot be strong and permanent. The sea shore is not a clear indication of a stormy sea. These stairs are compared to everything and everyone that is beautiful on the outside and ugly and horrible on the inside.

4. Give the meaning of the following:
have livers white as milk - people considered as cowards

5. Who is Hercules and who is frowning Mars? What are they, with their beards known for?
A: Hercules was a Greek hero and Mars was the God of war. Their beards are known for their outward manly appearance as beards are normally associated with brave and strong men.

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1. Explain how is beauty purchased by weight? How does it make the wearers lightest? (Give the two meanings of the word: lightest.)
A: According to Bassanio beauty is something that can be purchased by weight. He means that cosmetics that enhance the beauty of a woman is now available in quantity and variety in shops and by using them women improve their outer looks. He says that women who use products to enhance their beauty are only beautiful from the outside, in their looks but are not respected. Lightest also means frivolous or of no consequence.

2. What is referred to as 'crisped snaky golden locks'? Who wears them and who is their actual owner?

A: 'Crisped snaky golden locks' is referred to the false hair or wigs women wear to look more attractive. Bassanio says that curly golden hair moves so nicely in the wind and makes a woman beautiful.  Though this false hair looks real it is made from women who are dead.

3. What is referred to as 'the dowry of a second head? Who has bred this head? Where is this head now?
A: 'The dowry of a second head' refers to the false hair or wig worn by women to look attractive and even though they appear to look real, it is made from the hair of dead women. The head that carried this beautiful hair is now in the grave.

4. Why does Bassanio say that ornament is but the guiled shore to a most dangerous sea?
A: Bassanio says that outward beauty is always deceptive just as the sea shore always looks pleasurable the sea it leads to can be treacherous.

5. Give any two examples from Bassanio's speech to show that appearances are deceptive.
A: Two examples in Bassanio's speech to show that appearances are deceptive are, the false attractive golden hair or wig that moves so nicely in the wind is actually made from the hair of dead women and the second example he gives is that a scarf can hide an ugly face which is only visible once the scarf is removed. What people expect to see and what people actually get to see are different.

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1. Where was the gentle scroll? Give the summary of what was written on the scroll.
A: The gentle scroll was in the lead casket which Bassanio opened. The summary of what was written on the scroll was that since he had not chosen by outward appearances, he had luck on his side to make the correct choice. Since he had won a great prize he should be happy and look nowhere else for good fortune or happiness. And if he was happy with what he had won and accepts this good fortune as his destiny he should go to his woman and claim her as his own with a loving kiss.

2. What prize had the speaker won? Give reasons which led to the winning of the prize.
A: The speaker, Bassanio had won Portia as the prize. The suitor had to choose the correct casket which contained Portia's picture and Bassanio chose the correct lead casket which had an inscription which said that whoever chooses the lead casket must risk his life which actually meant his true love. 

3. What was the speaker asked to give and receive?
A: The speaker was asked to turn to where his lady was and to claim her with a loving kiss and receive Portia in total as his own.

4. Give the meaning of :
(a) universal shout: shouts of approval from everyone
(b) Giddy in spirit: giddy with excitment

5. To whom does the speaker compare himself? In what way does he compare himself? Why is the speaker doubtful whether what he sees is true?
A: The speaker compares himself  to someone who has just won a contest and thinks that everyone is cheering for him. The speaker is still doubtful of his victory and he asks Portia if what has just happened is true and asks for her confirmation.





Brian T.
Borivali (W), Mumbai
Phone: 92232 03441