30 Questions
What advice did Nagendra give to Babu?
Pretend madness
How did the king react to Nagendra's advice?
He ordered the queen to be hanged
Why was Babu's father angry with him?
For pretending madness
What did Nagendra do in response to Gupta's fury?
Returned the money
What did the king engrave on his cups and plates as a reminder?
"Think deeply before doing anything"
What idea did Nagendra sell to the king?
"Wisdom"
Why did the author decide to become a doctor?
To avoid suffering like many women in her country.
What was the reason for the author's journey to America?
An invitation from Mrs. Carpenter of Roselle, New Jersey.
Why were the Carpenters surprised by the author's behavior in America?
She didn't follow the custom of sitting on a chair in Mr. Carpenter's presence.
How did Mrs. Carpenter help the author in her journey to America?
By providing accommodation and support in America.
What challenge did the author face when deciding to go to America?
Opposition and criticism from people throwing stones and cow dung at them.
What did the Carpenters find strange about the author's behavior?
Her reluctance to sit on a chair when Mr. Carpenter was present.
What was Siddharth's reaction when his scooter wouldn't start?
He was exasperated
How did Arun manage to start Siddharth's scooter?
By inserting the key properly
What did Siddharth say when Arun offered to help him with the scooter?
"Thank you, Arun! Please try your hand"
What task is suggested in the given text after discussing reasons why some children don't go to school?
Interviewing neighbors
'One can afford to be generous only if one is rich.' Do you agree with this statement?
No, everyone can be generous regardless of wealth
What is the main lesson learned from Siddharth's scooter incident?
Patience is key when troubleshooting
Which personal pronoun should fill in the blank: 'Where do _________ come from?'
They
What personal pronoun should replace the blank in 'She and _________ sister have decided to become teachers'?
Her
Which personal pronoun is suitable for the blank in 'The horse fell down and broke _________ leg'?
Its
In 'If I see _________ I wouldn’t do it.', which pronoun should fill in the blank?
It
What did Chief Minister Sri Siddaramaiah announce in response to public opinion about the new textbooks?
Constituting an expert-committee
Which personal pronoun fits best in 'Everyone likes _________ _________ wants to go to his village.'?
Her, She
What did the textbooks aim to inculcate?
Moral values and scientific temper
'In the beginning _________ husband tried to enroll _________ in the missionary school.' Which personal pronouns correctly fit in the blanks?
His, Himself
When were the revised textbooks supposed to be implemented according to the new order passed?
2017-18
How many committees were constituted by the Department of Education for revising the textbooks?
Twenty seven committees
What were teachers' roles in the revision process of textbooks?
Actively participating experts in subject matters and syllabi
What was granted to the responsible committees in the order dated 24-11-2014?
Permission to examine and revise text if necessary
Explore the story of a determined woman who overcame personal tragedy and societal barriers to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor. Follow her journey as she navigates challenges and secures a chance to study in America.
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