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3.2 That’s success

1. What is the relation between money and success? Success is making money. 2. How should we look at success and think? We should think positively and aim high. 3. What does the poet say about hardwork? We must maintain speed with hard work and our efforts. 4. How should we accept our loss? We must accept loss with a cheerful grin. 5. How does the poet want us to fight for success and look at defeat? The poet wants us to fight staunchly with a will to win and to look defeat in a positive way. 6. Which contrasting words does the poet use in the last stanza to describe success? It is sharing sorrow and work and mirth. 7. Look at the line, ‘With what is finest in the word and deed.’ What message of life do you get in this line? We must put in our best effort in thought and action. 8. it is said that, ‘there is no short cut to success,’ Do you agree this? Explain it with the help of the text. Yes, success, as the lives of great men have proved, is one percent inspiration and ninety – nine

3.1 A letter to a Coach

1. What did the coach teach the child? The basics of sport. 2. What values did the child learn? The value of finishing what is started and the joy of personal accomplishment. 3. When was the coach proud of the child? When the child secured a first place medal. 4. The parents noticed some changes in the child. What were they? The child had now become a strong, happy player willing to give all for the team. He learnt skills that will last a lifetime. He had developed a strong desire to excel. 5. Why do the parents feel that the years are amazing? The years are amazing because they will look back at the ribbons, medals and trophies and see them as symbols of the real gifts that the child has received. 6. The writer says, “You’ve kindled in them a desire to excel”. Do you agree with these feelings of the parents? Why? Yes, the parents have a feeling of pride and honour because the coach brings about a strong welcome change in their child. 7. How, according to you, did the coach mould a tim

2.4. Sahyadri

1. What is Sahyadri adventure all about? Sahyadri is a unique fiction adventure across various locations in India. 2. Where does the initial part of the adventure take place? The initial part of the adventure takes place in the sprawling and green campus of National Defence Academy. 3. Who accompanies Anirudh in his adventure? Anirudh’s band of friends accompany him in his adventure. 4. On what background is Koleshwar’s secret set up? Koleshwar’s  secret is set up in the Sahyadris. 5. Name few animals that one encounters in Sahyadri. Gaur, tiger, leopard, hornbill, snakes and barking deer. 6. Why is Sahyadri Adventure called a desi adventure? The Sahyadri Adventure is called a desi adventure because it is set in the regions of Mumbai, Pune and Mahableshwar with the Western ghats spread between them. 7. Describe the salient features of Sahyadri Adventure? The Sahyadri Adventure is a part of a series of adventures across various locations in India. All the locations are set in the jungle

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