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Report Writing (Part-2)

Floods Wreak Havoc in Our Locality Bijepur, 31 July: Continuous heavy rainfall caused severe flooding in our locality last week. Roads were submerged, houses were damaged, and normal life came to a standstill. Many families shifted to safer places, while schools and markets remained closed. Rescue teams and local volunteers distributed food, drinking water, medicines, and other essential items. The district administration also arranged temporary shelters for the affected people. Although the floodwaters have started receding, many residents continue to face difficulties. The incident highlights the need for better drainage systems and effective flood management to reduce such disasters in the future. 2.Tree Plantation Programme Organised Bhadrak, 5 July: A tree plantation programme was organised in our school to promote environmental awareness. The Principal inaugurated the programme by planting a sapling. Teachers, students, and local guests actively participated and planted more than...

Report Writing (part-1)

What is a Report? A report is a factual and objective account of an event, incident, meeting, survey, accident, or any important occurrence. It presents information in a clear, brief, and organized manner for newspapers, magazines, schools, or offices. Objectives of Report Writing - To inform readers about an event or incident. - To present facts accurately. - To create awareness about important issues. - To maintain a permanent record of an event. Format of a Newspaper Report 1. Headline - A short, catchy title. - It should attract the reader's attention. 2. Byline - Name of the reporter. - Example: By Naresh Kumar Sahu or By Our Staff Correspondent 3. Place and Date - Mention the place and date before the report. 4. Body of the Report The body should answer the following questions: - What happened? - When did it happen? - Where did it happen? - Who was involved? - Why did it happen? - How did it happen? - What was the result? - What actions were taken? Important Features - Use si...

INTERPRETING GRAPHS, CHARTS, TABLES AND DIAGRAMS (PART- 2)

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Q3. The pie chart below shows the mode of transport the people of your town use to go to work. Write a paragraph the information interpreting contained in the chart. Ans- The pie chart represents the distribution of household expenditure across different categories. Food accounts for the largest share at 40%, indicating that it is the primary expense. Education makes up 20% of the budget, while transport and other expenses each account for 15%. Health receives the smallest share at 10%. The chart suggests that basic needs consume the largest portion of household income, with other expenses receiving comparatively smaller allocations. Q4. Ans- The given pie chart shows the different modes of transport people in my town use to go to work. Motorbikes, buses, and bicycles are the most popular, with 20% of people using each of them. 15% of commuters prefer scooters. 10% travel by car. Only 7% of the people walk to work, while 5% use taxis. Autorickshaws are the least preferred mode of trans...

INTERPRETING GRAPHS, CHARTS, TABLES AND DIAGRAMS (PART- 1)

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Q1. Write a connected paragraph presenting and interpreting the information contained in the table below. Production of Rice in Kalahandi District. Ans- The table shows rice production in Kalahandi District from 1989 to 1993 in relation to rainfall. In 1989, rainfall was 112 mm and production reached 552 lakh tons. With 247 mm rainfall in 1990, production rose to 786 lakh tons. However, in 1991, despite heavy rainfall of 1047 mm, production fell sharply to 221 lakh tons. In 1992, only 65 mm rainfall led to 87 lakh tons. Finally, in 1993, 325 mm rainfall supported the highest production of 900 lakh tons. This indicates that excess rainfall harmed crops, while moderate rainfall ensured better yield. The data highlights the importance of balanced climatic conditions for agriculture. 2. The chart compares boys and girls studying four subjects. In Arts, 350 girls and 250 boys make a total of 600 students, the highest enrollment. Electronics has 200 girls and 300 boys, reaching 500 students....

Daffodils( 2 marks questions)

 1. What did the poet see while wandering? Answer: While wandering, the poet saw a host of golden daffodils. 2. Where were the daffodils? Answer: The daffodils were beside the lake, beneath the trees. 3. Why are the daffodils compared with the stars? Answer: The daffodils are compared with the stars because both are countless, continuous, and shining. 4. What were the daffodils doing when the poet saw them? Answer: When the poet saw the daffodils, they were fluttering and dancing in the breeze. 5. Who is compared with the cloud and why ? Answer: The poet is compared with a cloud because he wandered lonely like a cloud floating high over valleys and hills. 6. What was the dance of the daffodils like? Answer: The waves were dancing, and the daffodils danced beside them. However, the dance of the daffodils was sweeter and more joyful than the dance of the waves. 7. How does the poet feel while looking at the daffodils? Answer: While looking at the daffodils, the poet feels delighted a...

A Psalm of Life (MCQ)

1. Who is the poet of “A Psalm of Life”? A) William Wordsworth B) Robert Frost C) Henry Wadsworth Longfellow D) John Keats ✅ Answer: C 2. What does the speaker reject in the first stanza? A) Joyful life B) Life as an empty dream C) Hard work D) Religion ✅ Answer: B 3. “Life is real! Life is earnest!” means: A) Life is imaginary B) Life is serious and meaningful C) Life is boring D) Life is short ✅ Answer: B 4. According to the poem, what is NOT the goal of life? A) Happiness B) Death (grave) C) Work D) Progress ✅ Answer: B 5. “Dust thou art, to dust returnest” refers to: A) The soul B) The body C) Nature D) Time ✅ Answer: B 6. What is the main aim of life according to the poet? A) Enjoyment B) Sorrow C) Action and progress D) Rest ✅ Answer: C 7. “Art is long, and Time is fleeting” suggests: A) Art is short B) Time is endless C) Art lasts long but time passes quickly D) Time stops ✅ Answer: C 8. The heartbeats are compared to: A) Music ...

The portrait of a lady by Khuswawant Singh (MCQ-1)

MCQs 1. Who is the author of The Portrait of a Lady? A. R.K. Narayan B. Khushwant Singh C. Ruskin Bond D. Premchand Answer: B 2. Who is the central character in the story? A. Mother B. Grandmother C. Sister D. Teacher Answer: B 3. The grandmother was described as: A. Young and active B. Old and wrinkled C. Tall and strong D. Fat and cheerful Answer: B 4. Where did the narrator and grandmother live first? A. City B. Village C. Town D. Abroad Answer: B 5. What did the grandmother always carry? A. Stick B. Rosary C. Bag D. Book Answer: B 6. The grandmother used to say her prayers in a: A. Loud voice B. Musical tone C. Monotonous sing-song D. Whisper Answer: C 7. What did the grandmother hope the narrator would learn? A. English B. Prayer C. Math D. Science Answer: B 8. Who woke the narrator up in the morning? A. Mother B. Father C. Grandmother D. Teacher Answer: C 9. What kind of school did the narrator attend in the village? A. English school B. Religious school C. Boarding school D. Gov...