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Match the words in Column A with their meanings in Column B:

Lustrous = j Conservative = h Eulogise = e Proliferate = i Legendary = g Insurmountable = b Fragile = d Flamboyant = c Apparel = a Endangered = f

Which word means 'famous and renowned'?

  • Fragile
  • Legendary (correct)
  • Eulogise
  • Lustrous

    • Flamboyant means 'easily damaged or broken'.

    False

    If you are not careful, you may __________ your money.

    <p>lose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to 'eulogise' someone?

    <p>To praise someone or something.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word 'insurmountable' imply?

    <p>Not able to be overcome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ____________ your father work in the office near your house?

    <p>Does</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of clothing is referred to as 'apparel'?

    <p>Clothes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence is correctly completed? 'That shirt is very __________ for me.'

    <p>nice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Many people in the class can speak English correctly.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the sound approach being referred to in the dialogue?

    <p>An effective educational method.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When I was a child, my grandmother would tell me __________ story every night at bed time.

    <p>a</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the person feel about their visit to Kolkata?

    <p>Enjoyed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The train departs at 4 p.m.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship of the person who goes for a morning walk?

    <p>Grandfather</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following sentences with their appropriate phrases:

    <p>Our country __________ = is rich in trees and wildlife. I __________ = bought a new car last month. Do you __________? = see today’s newspaper? I thoroughly __________ = enjoyed my visit to Kolkata last week.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What prompted Ashoka to renounce armed conquests?

    <p>A transformative experience witnessing suffering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ashoka constructed hospitals for both people and animals.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What policy did Ashoka adopt after renouncing armed conquest?

    <p>A policy of dharma and non-violence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ashoka issued orders to prevent __________ to animals.

    <p>cruelty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following projects with their descriptions undertaken by Ashoka:

    <p>Hospitals = Facilities for medical care for humans and animals Wells = Sources of water for communities Roadside trees = Plantations to provide shade and improve landscape Watering sheds = Structures for watering livestock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Ashoka publicize his thoughts and message?

    <p>Through writings on stone edicts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Ashoka's understanding of 'dharma'?

    <p>Dharma for Ashoka encompassed moral and ethical conduct, and the welfare of all beings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ashoka refrained from adopting policies that favored only one religious sect.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivated Ashoka to renounce armed conquests?

    <p>Guilt from the suffering caused by war</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ashoka understood dharma to include principles such as violence and dishonesty.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specific role did 'dharma ministers' have during Ashoka's reign?

    <p>To foster dharma work, relieve suffering, and address the needs of women and outlying regions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ashoka promoted a policy of respect towards all __________ sects.

    <p>religious</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following dharma principles with their descriptions:

    <p>Honesty = Truthfulness and integrity in actions Compassion = Empathy towards the suffering of others Non-violence = Refraining from harming any living beings Benevolence = Desire to promote the happiness of others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Ashoka actively practice and promote dharma?

    <p>By touring rural areas to preach dharma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ashoka encouraged officials to be indifferent to the joys and sorrows of common folk.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What virtues did Ashoka emphasize in his practice of dharma?

    <p>Honesty, truthfulness, compassion, mercifulness, benevolence, non-violence, considerate behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the restoration pillars stated by the NMCG?

    <p>Kalyan Dhara</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The river Ganga is primarily worshipped for its ecological significance.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the serious challenges faced by the Ganga in recent decades?

    <p>Pollution, industrial discharge, and habitat destruction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The four restoration pillars envisaged by the NMCG include Aviral Dhara, Nirmal Dhara, Geologic Entity, and ________.

    <p>Ecological Entity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following animals with their conservation status in the Ganga region:

    <p>Ganga River Dolphin = At-risk Turtle = Endangered Gharial = Critically Endangered Catfish = Vulnerable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary aim of the NMCG's restoration strategy?

    <p>Integration of long-term ecological goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Environmental activists are involved in taking actions to protect the river Ganga.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the greatest threats faced by the Ganga's at-risk animals?

    <p>Habitat destruction, pollution, and illegal fishing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct verb to complete the sentence: 'He _______ to the University by the metro train?'

    <p>does</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The teacher has advised me to read that book.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What form of the verb 'change' is needed in the sentence: 'The date in my new watch __________ automatically if I cross the International Date Line.'?

    <p>changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Everyone __________ to be involved in finding ways to protect India’s natural resources.

    <p>has</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct verb to complete the sentence: 'You will _______ your money if you do not keep it in your purse.'?

    <p>lose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following verbs with their correct form for the provided sentences:

    <p>take = took turn = turned leave = left sing = sang</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rewrite this conditional statement: 'If I turn this job offer down, I would have regretted it all my life.'

    <p>If I had turned this job offer down, I would have regretted it all my life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hymns are sung every evening by the monks in the monastery is in active voice.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Term-End Examination, December 2020, BEGC-131: Individual and Society

    • Exam Details:
      • Course: B.A. (General) (BAG)
      • Course Code: BEGC-131
      • Subject: Individual and Society
      • Time: 3 Hours
      • Maximum Marks: 100
      • Instructions: Answer all questions.

    Question 1: Passage Analysis

    • Passage Topic: Climate change impacting the Himalayan region.
    • Key Points:
      • Himalayan mountain ranges are highly inaccessible and remote.
      • Climate change is affecting valleys even in remote locations.
      • Temperatures have increased by nearly two degrees Fahrenheit since the start of the 20th century.
      • Glaciers are retreating, permafrost is melting, and weather patterns are changing.
      • Reduced water supply to rivers like the Indus is impacting communities and ecosystems.
      • Increased water pooling in lakes on top of glaciers can cause flooding.
      • Farmers are adjusting their agricultural practices by moving higher in elevation.
    • Further Questions:
      • The passage details the impacts of climate change on the Himalayan region and the challenges it presents for the population.

    Additional Questions

    • (A) (i): How climate change has altered temperature in the Himalayan region?.
    • (A) (ii): Two impacts of temperature change in the Himalayan region.
    • (A) (iii): One example of how farmers in the region are adapting to climate change.
    • (A) (iv): Challenges faced by communities and ecological systems in the Himalayan region due to shrinking glaciers.
    • (A) (v): Effects of changing snow and rainfall patterns.
    • (A) (vi): How glacial changes contribute to flooding in the region.
    • (A) (vii): A suitable title for the passage.
    • (B): Use the given words in sentences (Inaccessible, Dwindling, Disastrous, Sustain, Devastate)

    Question 2: Matching Words

    • Instructions: Match words in Column A with their meanings in Column B.

    Question 3: Fill in the Blanks

    • Instructions: Fill in the blanks in sentences using correct words(does, have, is, are, need, particular, am, do, lose, loose).

    Question 3 (Additional Subsections): Fill in the Blanks

    • Instructions: Use provided words in sentences (lose should loose needs vocation vacation spot every Indian will etc)

    Question 4: Dialogue Writing (200 Words)

    • Instructions: Write a dialogue between yourself and a neighbor discussing plans to improve neighborhood greenery.

    Question 5: Letter Writing (10 Marks)

    • Instructions: Write a letter to a hotel manager, requesting accommodation for a family visit.

    Question 6: Speech (250 words)

    • Instructions: Write a speech on preserving historical monuments.

    Question 7: Essay Writing (250 words)

    • Instructions: Write an essay on one topic:
      • (a) Caring for seniors in India
      • (b) Pollution in Indian cities.

    Additional Papers (December 2021, June 2022, December 2022):

    • Additional Questions: Vary in type including passages with questions, matching, fill-ins, letter/speech/essay writing tasks

    • Topics: Range from biodiversity hotspots to the importance of preserving historical monuments to environmental issues and societal matters. Additional topics include roles of individuals, communities, and governments in issues of conservation, development, cultural significance, and societal concerns.

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