While Growing

1. What is Generation Gap?

Ans. The generation gap between adolescents and their parents is partly the result of changes in values and standards of behaviour that occur in changing society.

2. Mention the psychological ups and downs that the adolescent has to face.

Ans. An adolescent has to cope with emotional tension, worry about personal appearance, crave for emancipation and economic independence and face problems regarding social adjustment.

3. What do those who fail to master competencies of emotional intelligence face?

Ans. They face problems such as anxiety disorders, eating disorders, smoking and drinking and other temptations.

4. Adolescents can become very unstable. Why?

Ans. At this time emotional turbulence is at its maximum. Personal pride too makes adolescents emotionally unstable. They are worried about their personal appearance and want freedom from parental control.

5. Why are communication skills important?

Ans. Communication skills are important for improving academic performance of students other people. In order to develop our personality, communication skill is utmost important.

6. What is the meaning of 'self – awareness? Give suitable examples to support your answer.

Ans. Self – awareness is our ability to recognize our own emotions to understand accurately our emotions of the moment and our emotional tendencies in different situations.

E.g. If we are feeling irritated for no apparent reason, do we realise that it is because you are worried about your forth coming exams? 

Value Education

Answer the following.

1. Define Global Citizenship.

Ans. We are members of the world at large. Hence we belong to the globe. This is called as Global Citizenship.

2. What is of utmost importance to us?

Ans. Personality development and germination of good values is of utmost importance to us.

3. Why is society considered a great teacher?

Ans. Society is considered a great teacher because citizens tend to behave as others in the society.

4. What should we learn from Society?

Ans. We should learn to intermingle in society and to identity the right and wrong persons. We must learn to imbibe whatever good we see and avoid what is improper.

5. What does our culture teach us?

Ans. Our culture teaches us to protect and promote peace. Our culture teaches us non – violence.

6. What does the child learn from school?

Ans. Beside studies, the child learn values such as time – sense, the value of neatness and personal hygiene, to develop a competitive spirit, to act, to sing, to perform, to take responsibility and to understand the dignity of labour.

7. What does secularism mean?

Ans. Secularism means having respect for all religions. No religion is greater than or less important than another religion.

8. Explain in your own words how society can help in developing values.

Ans. Society is a good teacher. We tend to behave as the people in society do. We act like sheep following someone, sometimes quite blindly. If the people are kind, modest and helpful in society, then the individuals in society behave accordingly. Thus Individuals have a great impact on society.

9. What are the factors responsible for the inculcation of values and the development of a righteous personality?

Ans. The factors responsible for the inculcation of values and the development of a righteous personality are : Personal factors, family factors, social factors, cultural factors and Educational factors.

10. Write a note on national integration.

Ans. National integration means, though we belong to different castes, religions and regions and speak different languages, we recognize the fact that we are all one. National integration is the awareness of a common identity amongst the citizens of a country. This kind of integration is very important in the building of a strong and prosperous nation. Children must learn to develop a brotherly attitude for all who live in the country. We should respect the religion, language and culture of all living in our country.

11. What is the meaning of 'Unity in Diversity'?

Ans. Unity in diversity means the unity in spite of great differences like racial religious or cultural similarity.

12. Write down any two characteristics of a 'global citizen'

Ans. Global citizen is someone who:

          i. is aware of the world beyond his own city and country.

          ii. respect and values diversity.

13. Discuss the role of education in the inculcation of values.

Ans. The school plays a very important role in the inculcation of values. Children spend a lot of time at school, hence important values like discipline, punctuality, neatness, team work, responsibility, gender equality etc are instilled in students during their school days.

          Thus, School plays a major role in the inculcation of values. 

Who am I?

Answer the following.

1. How do you find your own role model?

Ans.

a. By reading good literature.

b. By travelling through our country.

c. By attending seminars, workshops, exhibitions, presentations, social gatherings etc.

2. Mention some virtues that help our personalities to bloom.

Ans. Inborn virtues such as empathy, unconditional love, sympathy, helpfulness etc. add to social utility and acceptance of the person. These virtues help our personalities to bloom.

3. What must be our ideas regarding our future?

Ans. Our future is very important to us. We must decide what we want in the future. Our idea must be clear. Deciding what to strive for and beginning to work towards it is the commencement of our journey.

4. What are the true signs of richness?

Ans. People who spread joy everywhere with a loving heart are richer than millionaires who flaunt their wealth. Nurturing the habits of being useful to others gaining knowledge, increasing productivity, utilizing time and observing cleanliness are the true signs of richness.

5. How does one search for his / her own ideals?

Ans. All of us want to lead our own lives success fully and smoothly. We look out for our role models. Our thoughts are influenced by mythological characters such as Ram, Bharat, Arjun, Sita, Draupadi etc. We may also make Chhattrapathi Shivaji Maharaj, Lokmanya Tilak, Mahatma Gandhi our role models. Our role models differ according to our nature. We are likely to follow people who have a deposition similar to ours.

6. Give two examples to support the statement, 'Today is the preparation for tomorrow'.

Ans. Today is always a preparation for tomorrow. The person who wastes today, is preparing to waste tomorrow. We must remember always that tomorrow never comes. Those who use every single second precisely and carefully, really prosper in life. This is time preparation.

For eg: - If we have decided to become an architect, take an interest in drawing and math and try to improve in these subjects. If you wish to become a sportsperson, begin by improving your health, inculcating discipline and increasing your stamina.

 7. Write about 'Beauty' in 8 lines.

Ans. Beauty is not just skin deep, it lies in the action and deeds of a person. A person who thinks of others more and of himself less is blessed with beauty of thought. There are people who have given their lives for their nation, who have lived lives of being kind to all, who have believed in equality, justice and fraternity. Such people have been blessed with the beauty of thoughts. Beauty in the mind of the person can be seen through his actions and words. Beauty in a person's mind and soul is what is important and this has to grow and not diminish as the years roll on.

8. How can travelling through the country help one to find a role model?

Ans. Travelling through the country we come to know the secret behind the success of different ventures like Taj Mahal, Sindhu durg, Janjira forest, Bhakra – nangal dam, Amul milk production, Golden Temple, Worli sea link etc. It was their intense passion of that has gone into. If one has such passion, one is sure to succeed in life. 

Concept of Personality Development

Answer the following.

1. Mention one way to improve your spiritual development.

Ans. To improve our spiritual development, we must read about those who worked for the society and stay in the company of great people by reading biographies.

2. Mention one way to improve social development.

Ans. To improve social development, we must participate in various programmes, make friends with different individuals, read biographies of social personalities etc.

3. What does sound physical health mean?

Ans. The sound physical health means having good muscle power, capacity to make fast and nimble movements, elasticity of body, the ability to hold one's breath while playing or doing exercise and having co – ordination between sensory organs and muscles.

4. Which is the best period of one's life?

Ans. Adolescence is the best period of one's life.

5. How will you improve your physical health?

Ans. To improve our physical health, we must pay attention to personal and public hygiene, healthy food, regular health checkup and consultations with family and teachers.

6. How can you improve your intellectual development?

Ans.  In order to improve our intellectual development, we should acquire computer skills, competitive events, participating in debates and pursuing hobbies. In order to improve memory, one must understand the subject well, do repeated reading and concentrate.

7. Define Intellectual development.

Ans. Intellectual development means having proper decision making capacity, the capacity to take a comprehensive view of the problem, capacity to think about new and varied ideas and capacity to create something new.

8. How to get of stress and strain?

Ans. Reading of good literature, pursing hobbies, sports etc., will help us to get out of our stress and strain.

9. What does Good emotional development includes?

Ans. Good emotional development includes being able to control one's emotions, being able to express emotions, being broad – minded, having love and affection for others and cultivating qualities such as co – operation, service, honesty, etc.

10. How can you achieve your All – round development.

Ans. We can achieve our all – round development only if we evaluate ourself sincerely and honestly and plan well to achieve the desired changes. 

The Balance Sheet of Rajkumar and Rajendra kumar as on 31st March, 2012 is set out below, they share profits and losses in the ratio of 2:1.

Balance sheet as on 31st March, 2012

Liabilities	Amount Rs.	Assets	Amount Rs.
Capital A/c Rajkumar Rajendrakumar General Reserve Creditors	200000 150000 120000 80000	Buildings Furniture Stock Debtors Cash Profit and Loss A/c	100000 30000 60000 300000 30000 30000
	550000		550000

They agreed to admit Dhirajkumar on 1st April, 2012 as a partner into the firm on the following terms.

1. Dhirajkumar to bring Rs. 60000 as capital and Rs. 45000 as goodwill, which is to be retained in the business. He will be entitled to 1/4 th share of profit of the firm.
2. 50% of General Reserve is to remain as Reserve for doubtful debts.
3. Furniture is to be depreciated by 5%
4. Stock is to be revalued at Rs. 65,000.
5. Creditors of Rs. 5000 are not likely to claim and hence should be written of.
6. Rent of Rs. 2,000 due but not received has not been recorded in the books.

Pass necessary journal entries in the books of new firm and prepare Balance sheet of the new firm.

Solution:

1. Rajkumar’s Capital A/c......... Dr. 2000

   Rajendrakumar’s Capital A/c Dr. 1000

To Proft and Loss A/c 3000

[Being debit balance of Profit and Loss Accopunt is transfered to

Partners Capital Account in old ratio]

2. General Reserve A/c ....... Dr. 60,000

To Rajkumar’s Capital A/c 40000

To Rajendrakumar’s Capital A/c 20000

[Being Credit Balance in General Reserve Account is transfered to

Old Partners Capital ACcount]

3. Cash / Bank A/c ......... Dr. 105000

To Dhirajkumar’s Capital A/c 60000

To Goodwill A/c 45000

[Being Capital and Goodwill brought in by new partner]

4.Goodwill A/c ....... Dr. 45000

To Rajkumar’s Capital A/c 30000

To Rajendrakumar’s Capital A/c 15000

[Being Goodwill is retained in the business]

5. General Reserve A/c ..... Dr. 60000

To R.D.D. A/c 60000

[Being R.D.D. is created by transferring fund from General Reserve A/c )

6. Revaluation A/c ..... Dr. 1500

To Furniture A/c 1500

[Being depreciation is charged on furniture]

7. Stock A/c .... Dr. 5000

   Creditors A/c ..... Dr. 5000

`   Rent receivable A/c .... Dr. 2000

To Revaluation A/c    12000

[Being Asset appreciated, Creditors written off and income receivable recorded.]

8. Revaluation A/c ..... Dr. 10500

To Rajkumar’s Capital A/c 7000

To Rajendrakumar’s Capital A/c 3500

[Being Profit on revaluation account is transfered to old partners capital A/c]

Report Writing

Your school conducted an adult literacy programme. Write a report on the same.

The General English High School

Adult Literacy Programme

Mumbai, 15th September, 2013.

          About 50 students of Std X from “The General English High School, Dharavi, along with 5 of their teachers, went to the nearby locality, and contacted about 25 adult illiterate men and 6 women from the slums, and planned a programme to educate them.

          According to their syllabus, they planned to teach them the alphabet in English and Marathi, reading and writing, numbers 1 to 100, addition and subtraction, and environmental studies related to health and hygiene, The method adopted to teach the above mentioned syllabus was through skits, T.V. Shows, Personal teaching and storytelling.

          At first, they had only 40 adult men, but later on, impressed by the interesting manner of teaching the team attracted a total number of 250 people. The students find it extremely rewarding to see the number of adult literates on the rise.

A report on the brain - drain problem.

Many Young Indians Are Leaving India and Are Staying Abroad

Mumbai, 15th September, 2013

          One of the prime concerns of the present day economic set - up is the increasing brain drain problem which the Government has felt the need to redress.

          From a recently conducted survey, it was found that better employment environment and  opportunities abroad are the main reason for this. The state authorities are trying hard to stop this menace(threaten). National loyalty and adequate utilization of their services are strong arguments in favour of preventing this menace, or at least minimizing the brain - drain.

          The Government of India is organizing various camps to create awareness about migration being a serious threat to our national income and thus an economic loss to the country.  

Two women showed great courage in combating theft. Prepare a news report of the same.

Brave Women Nab Thief

Mumbai, 15th September, 2013

          Social security and safety seem to have perished in our city these days. Many thefts have been reported during the past week. In one such incident, a thief who broke into homes that were locked and snatched valuables from people was caught by two women in Mahim.

          It has been reported that as these two women emerged from the bank, he snatched one of their bags in which a sum of twenty thousand was kept. The women raised an alarm and together with the general public chased him until he was caught within a few yards ahead.

          The thief, a youth from local area, was handed over to the police where he confessed to all his criminal activities. He was placed in the lock - up and a case has been registered against him. The authorities appreciated the efforts of the two women.

MASKED MEN SHOOT BANK MANAGER

Mumbai, February, 21

By a Staff Reporter,

       In a daring daylight robbery, three masked men entered the Indian Bank, Mahim branch on Monday at 10 a.m. When the manager refused to cooperate, he was fired at chest from a N – 38 revolver and was seriously injured. The three masked escaped in a waiting Red Maruti Van with a loot of 5 lakhs.

       The Bank Manager Mr. Anbu Selvan, was rushed to Sion Hospital. He had sustained two bullet wounds on his chest. Doctors have reported that his conditions were critical. When contacted Mr. Ragavan, commissioner of Police said that certain important clues have been inspected which would definitely lead to the arrest of the bank robbers.

30 SCHOOL CHILDREN KILLED IN BUS – TRUCK ACCIDENT.

Mumbai, February, 21

By a Staff Reporter,

Thirty school children were killed when an S.T. Bus was smashed by a truck near Matunga yesterday.

           Sixty five students and five teachers of General English High School were on their way to Water Kingdom at about 9.40 a.m., in a State Transport Bus. When the truck driver was trying to save a boy who was crossing the road the truck smashed the S.T. Bus.  Thirty School children were killed. Twenty five students and 3 teachers were seriously injured; they were immediately taken to the Sion Hospital.  

When contacted Mr. Ragavan, commissioner of Police said that investigations were going on detailed report will be given only after the proper investigation.  

HEAVY RAINS DISTURBED NORMAL LIFE

Mumbai, February, 21

By a Staff Reporter,

                       Heavy, rains which continued for the third day in Mumbai, brought all normal life to a stand still. The Central part of the city was the worst affected with the water level rising above 3 feet in some areas.

                       Most of the main roads were completely flooded. In many areas the electric poles had fallen down and thus the whole city faced darkness. The situation may improve by tomorrow. The Spokesman of B.E.S.T. said that, “All the city buses were cancelled, which leads to a major problem for a common man”

FOOD POISONING AFFECTED 50 SCHOOL CHILDREN

Mumbai, February, 21

By a Staff Reporter,

                       Over 30 children were battling for their lives in Sion Hospital after they had consumed sweets distributed by the school at a function, yesterday.

                       The students of the General English High School, King Circle were given sweet brought from a local shop on the occasion of Annual Day celebration of the School. Immediately after consuming sweets the children felt nausea and dizziness. Some started vomiting and were rushed to Sion Hospital. The police have registered a case against the shopkeeper and arrested him. Parents were worried for the speedy recovery of their children.

INDIA WINS SECOND TEST MATCH AGAINST AUSTRALIA

Mumbai, February, 21

By a Staff Reporter,

                       India wins second test match against Australia at Eden Garden, today. The two teams now stand level.

                       The little master Sachin and Skipper (captain) Dhoni had built up a partnership of one sixty runs taking up the total to 350. However, Brett lee, bowling took the toll and he took 4 wickets.

Later the overall target of 540 runs seemed to be tough for the Australian team. The Australian Skipper Ricky Ponting was disappointed with their players performance. As none of the Australian player has scored a century except the Skipper. Ricky Ponting himself is the highest scorer with 103 runs. The Ponting said, “My team would fight back in the Third and final test in Mumbai”.

Interview Question

1. Prepare a set of ten questions they you would ask the winner of the overall championship at the state level.

The following questions forms part of the interview with the student who had won the Overall Championship at the State Level Cricket Tournament.

1. How do you feel on receiving such a Championship?
2. Have you received such recognition before? Please give details.
3. How long has your career in the cricket been?
4. Who do you attribute your success to?
5. Who has inspired you to take up cricket?
6. What were the reactions of your family to this championship?
7. Who else do you think deserved such a championship?
8. To what extent were your colleagues helpful in your success story?
9. What is your plan for the future or your dream?
10. What message would you like to give upcoming generation?

2. The following are the interview questions that the interviewer would put to the topper of the SSC Board at the recently held examinations.

1. What percentage did you actually expect?
2. Who do you give credit to for your success?
3. What role did your school teachers play in your preparation for the SSC examinations?
4. How much time  did you spend a day on studies?
5. What method of study did you adopt?
6. Who helped you with you difficulties?
7. What is your ambition in life?
8. What is your immediate goal?
9. Which career do you propose to choose?
10. Any advice to the present batch of students? Please state.

3. The following questions form a part of the interview between an actress who is a recipient of an award and yourself.

1. How do you feel on receiving such an award?
2. Have you  received  such  recognition before? Please give details.
3. How long has your career in the film industry ben?
4. Who do you attribute your success to?
5. Which is your favourite co - star and why?
6. What were the reactions of your family to this award?
7. Who else do you think deserved such an award?
8. What types of roles do you enjoy doing the most?
9. What is your plan for the future?
10. What message would you like to give the upcoming generation of artistes?

4. Imagine that you are going to have an interview with an artist, a musician or a painter from your area. Prepare ten questions that you would like to ask him / her.

1. Sir, what is your opinion about art in modern day?
2. How is art rated today in the commercial world?
3. Who is your inspiration and role - model?
4. What preparations do you make before a concert?
5. Why have you chosen this form of art?
6. Do you get sufficient support from your family, friends and colleagues?
7. Who is your real “hero”?
8. What hardships do you face in this field?
9. Have you had any memorable experience that you would like to share with us?
10. Sate what message you would like to give to your fans and other upcoming artistes.

5. As a part of conservation of wildlife, you were fortunate to visit a zoo, wherein you interviewed the Zoo manager. Write out the questions that you asked him.

The following questions forms part of the interview that were put to the Zoo manager during a visit to the zoo.

1. How many animals do you have here in this zoo?
2. What food is supplied to these animals?
3. How well secure are the animals in their cages?
4. What problems do these animals face with respect the environment?
5. How do visitors treat the caged animals?
6. What is the reaction of these animals?
7. What facilities do you have to treat illnesses and injuries?
8. To what extend do you get support from the general public or from animal welfare organizations?
9. How far are visitors well behaved and follow instructions?
10. What suggestions for improvements would you like to make?

6. Before developing the article in the textbook the writer must have interviewed Saina. Imagine what kind of questions he must have asked. The responses given by Saina are presented in the article. Frame about ten questions.

1. What are the essential qualities for a badminton star?
2. What gives you an edge over others?
3. What strategy do you generally use?
4. How do you gain such confidence?
5. Which qualities help you to win matches?
6. In what way are you a complete player?
7. What scope do you see for yourself in the future?
8. What is your take on ‘playing with the wind’?
9. To what extent has your coach been instrumental in your success?
10. What message would you like to share with your fans?

7. Imagine you got a chance to interview Yellappa Reddy, the master brain, environment specialist behind the creation of Pavitra Vana. Frame 10 questions that you’d like to ask him.

The following questions would form part of the interview with Yellappa Reddy.

1. What was your main task as a conservator of forest?
2. What made you determine to grow an entire flora in a single garden?
3. State the main difficulty that you encounter?
4. How far did you succeed in creating a Pavitra Vana?
5. Which book have you published?
6. Who assisted you in this task?
7. What plans do you have to create awareness about trees and flowers?
8. How have you increased the areas of Pavitra Vana?
9. What plans do you have for the future?
10. What message would you like to give to the common man?