These TS 9th Class English Important Questions Writing Bio-Graphical Sketch will help the students to improve their time and approach.
TS 9th Class English Writing Bio-Graphical Sketch
Section – C : Creative Writing
Major Discourses
QUESTION : 33, MARKS : 10
1. Biographical Sketch
EXPLANATION :
Biographical sketch means an account of the life and activities of an individual or family. It would include information about the person’s name, place of residence, education, occupation, life and activities and other important details. A biographical sketch is always written by someone else except the person on whom it is written.
A bio-sketch presents the facts about the person’s life including what the person did and how he/she influenced the world. It should describe the person’s personality and provide an explanation for why he or she acted in certain ways. Most bio-sketches not only present the facts but also tell what those facts mean.
TIPS TO WRITE A BIO-SKETCH :
A biographical sketch conveys information about a person’s life achievements, likes/ dislikes in a comprehensive manner.
- How to write it
- You will be provided a profile which gives you some verbal input about a person.
- If you understand the profile, writing a bio-sketch is easy.
- Features of a well-written Biosketch :
- A proper heading / Title
- Relevant content
- Should include all the given hints
- Important aspects should be highlighted
- Accurate expression
SAMPLE BIO-SKETCH :
With the help of the given clues, write a biosketch of Subhash Chandra Bose in not more than 80-100 words:
Name : Subhash Chancira Bose ; Netajl
Contribution : immense, Freedom Fighter
Born : January 23, 1897 In Cuttack, Orissa
Career : Civil Services
Achievement : Joined struggle ; established Indian Nationai Army
Motto : Give me blood and I will give you freedom
Setback : Retreat after the defeat of Japan and Germany
Death : Air crash over Taipei, Taiwan (Formosa) on August 18, 1945
Subhash Chandra Bose, affectionately called Netaji, was born on January 23, 1897 in Cuttack, Orissa. He was one of the most prominent leaders of Indian freedom struggle. Deeply moved by the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, he gave up a promising career in the Civil Service to join the Freedom Movement. He founded the Indian National Army to overthrow British Empire from India. His famous motto was “Give me blood and I will give you freedom’. However, the defeat of Japan and Germany in the Second World War forced INA to retreat and it could not achieve its objective. Subhash Chancira Bose was reportedly killed in an air crash over Taipei, Taiwan (Formosa) on August 18, 1945.
Exercises:
Question 1.
Given below is a bio-sketch of cricketer Shikhar Dhawan.
Shikhar Dhawan – A Famous Cricketer
Birth : 5 December 1985, Delhi, Indian international cricketer – Left-handed opening batsman
Debut for Delhi : November 2004 Sunrisers Hyderabad in Indian Premier League
Highest score : Highest score 248 runs off 150 balls for India A against South Africa A on 12th August 2013
International debut : Australia in October 2010 – Visakhapatnam
Test Debut : March 2013 – Mohali – fastest century – Test Debut (187 runs off 174 balls)
Newspaper Guardian : Most watchable new star
Answer:
Shikhar Dhawan was born on 5 December, 1985 in Delhi. He is now a well-known name amongst all the cricket lovers across the world. A star batsman in the Indian cricket team, he is a left-handed opening batsman.
He made his debut playing for Delhi in November 2004, since then on he has never looked back. He also plays for Sunrisers Hyderabad in Indian Premier League.
He made his international debut playing for India against Australia in October 2010 ODI in Visakhapatnam. His highest score of 248 runs off 150 balls for India A against South Africa A came on 12th August 2013. His first debut was in March 2013 at Mohali where he scored his fastest century off 187 runs of 174 balls.
The Newspaper Guardian has called him ‘The most watchable new star’.
Question 2.
Given below is a profile of Sourav Ganguli. Use the input and write a bio-sketch of him.
Sourav Ganguly – A Famous Cricketer
Birth : July 8, 1972 in Kolkata
Test Debut : June 20, 1996 at Lords, century against England
Test achievement : 113 tests, 7212 runs, 42 average, 16 centuries, 35 half centuries
ODI achievement : 311 matches, 11,363 runs, average 41.02
Highest ODI score : 183 in 158 balls against Sri Lanka in 1999 World Cup
Popularly Known as : Prince of Kolkata
Answer:
SOURAV GANGULY
Sourav Ganguly was born on July 8, 1972 in Kolkata. He made his test debut at Lords on June 20, 1996’ and struck a fine century against England. He played 113 tests and scored 7212 runs with an average of 42. He made 16 centuries and 35 half centuries.
In ODIs, he scored 11,363 runs from 311 matches at an average of 41.02. His highest ODI score is 183 runs in 158 balls against Sri Lanka in 1999 World Cup. He is popularly known as the Prince of Kolkata.
Question 3.
Given below is some information about Amitabh Bachchan. Using the given information, write a bio-sketch of the megastar Amitabh Bachchan.
Name : Amitabh Bachchan
Father’s name : Harivansh Rai Bachchan
Education : B.Sc., from Delhi University
Present occupation : Films and TV
Achievement :
Winner of National Award for Best Actor (four times)
- Winner of the Film Fare Award, maximum five times
- Declared as the ‘Star of Millennium’ by distinguished panel of BBC –
- Padma Vibhushan Award
Family : Wife – Jaya Bachchan, son and daughter
New role : Paa
Answer:
AMITABH BACHCHAN
Amitabh Bachan is the megastar of Bollywood film industry. His fatheF is Harivansh Rai Bachchan. He took his B.Sc., from Delhi University.
He is a famous Hindi film actor. Now he is acting in prominent roles in films and even in television. He was the winner of the National Award for Best Actor for four times. He also won the majestic ‘Film Fare Award’ for five times. He was declared as the .’Star .of the-Millennium’ by distinguished panel of BBC.
The Indian Government honoured him with the Padma Vibhushan award.
He got married to Jayabaduri. He is blessed with a son and a daughter. The new role of Amitabh is ‘Paa’.
Question 4.
Use the following information about our Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi and write a brief bio-sketch of him.
Sri Narendra Damodaradas Modi
Birth : September 17, 1950
Place of Birth : Vadnagar, Mehsana, Gujarat
Parents : Smt. Heeraben (mother), Sri Damodaradas Mulchand Modi (father)
Education : Schooling from Vadnagar
One of his teachers said that he was an average student but a brilliant leader.
M.A (Politics) from Gujarat University
Spouse : Smt. Jashodaben
PM of India : On 26th May 2014
Portfolios : Dept. of atomic energy, Dept, of space
Intresting facts : 1st Prime Minister born in Independent India
1st Prime Minister whose mother is alive when he took office
Became popular as : People’s leader
Answer:
NARENDRA DAMODARADAS MODI
Our Prime Minister Narendra Damodaradas Modi was born on September 17,1950 in Vadnagar, Mehsana district of Gujarat. His mother is Heeraban and father late Damodaradas Mulchand Modi. He did .his schooling in Vadnagar. One of his teachers said that he was an average student but a brilliant leader. He took his MA (Politics) from Gujarat University.
He got married to Jashodaben. He became the Prime Minister of India on 26th May 2014. His portfolios are department of atomic energy and department of space.
Some interesting facts about him are : he is the first Prime Minister born in independent India and also the first Prime Minister whose mother is alive when he took office. He is popularly known as people’s leader.
Question 5.
Use the following information and write a bio-sketch of Dr. Kalam.
Dr. Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam
Birth : 15th October 1931 at Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu
Parents : Ashiamma (mother), Jainulabdeen (father)
Education : Schooling at Rameswaram
Childhood friends : Ramanadha Sastry, Aravindan and Sivaprakasan
Alma Matter : St. Joseph’s College, Tiruchirapalli
Madras Institute of Technology
Profession : Professor, author, aerospace scientist
Presidency : 11th President of India on 25th July 2002
Achievements : Evolution of ISRO’s launch vehicle programme, operationalisation of AGNI, PR1THVI missiles
Literary pursuits : Four of his books
- Wings of Fire
- India 2020 – A Vision for the New Millennium
- My Journey
- Ignited Minds
Honours : Honorary doctorate from 30 universities
Awards : Padma Bhushan (1981)
Padma Vibhushan (1990)
Bharat Ratna (1997)
Answer:
Dr. AVUL PAKIR JAINULABDEEN ABDUL KALAM
Abdul Kalam was the 11th President of India. He was born on 15th October 1931 at Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu. His mother was Ashiamma and father Jainulabdeen. He did his schooling at Rameswaram. His childhood friends are Ramanadha Sastry, Aravindan and Sivaprakasan.
He studied at St. Joseph’s College in Tiruchirapalli and completed his professional course at Madras Institute of Technology. He stepped into the shoes of many professions such as a professor, author, and an aerospace scientist.
He was elected as 11th President of India on 25th July 2002. He played a key role in the evolution of ISRO’s launch vehicle programme and in the operationalisation of AGNI, PR1THVI missiles.
The four important literary pursuits of Kalam are ‘Wings of Fire’, ‘India 2020 – A Vision for the New Millennium’, ‘My Journey’ and ‘Ignited Minds’, He was honoured with a honorary doctorate from 30 universities. He got awards like Padma Bhushan in 1981 and Padma. Vibhushan in 1990. He also got the most prestigious award Bharat Ratna in 1997.
Question 6.
Use the following information and write a short bio-sketch of Mother Teresa.
Name : Mother Teresa
Real Name : Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhu
Biorth : 27 August 1910 to Albanian parents in Skopje
1928 : Joined convent in Ireland ; 18 years old
1929 : Sent to Darjeeling, India
1931 : Began teaching at Kolkata Girls’ school
1948 : Left teaching to work for the poor in slums of Kolkata
1950-96 : Worked for the downtrodden and sick destitutes
1979 : Awarded Nobel Peace Prize
Death : 5 September, 1997
Answer:
MOTHER TERESA
Mother Teresa, who was known as Saint of Slums, was born on 27 August 1910 to Albanian parents in Skopje. Her real name was Agnes Gonsha Bojaxhu. She joined a convent in Ireland in 1928 at an age of 18 years to become a nun. Later she was sent to Darjeeling in India in 1929. She began teaching at Kolkata Girls’ school in 1931.
After receiving God’s call, Mother Teresa left teaching to work for the poor in the slums of Kolkata in 1948. She worked for the downtrodden and sick destitutes during the years 1950-56. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her work. She died on 5 September in 1997.
Question 7.
With the help of the given clues, write a bio-sketch of A.R. Rahman in not more than 80 – 100 words.
A.R. Rahman
Born : As Dileep Kumar – January 6, 1966, Chennai, Tamil Nadu raised to success as A.R. Rahman, music director and singer
Family : Lost father at an early age, mother’s influence great
Trained Under : Master Dhanraj, Illaiyaraja
Education : Graduate in western, classical music from Trinity College of Music
Significant year : 1992 – set up a recording studio; film career began
Achievements : Awards : fourteen Film Fare, four National Film, two Grammy, two Academy, etc.; Padma Bhushan in 2010
Contribution to music : Immense, national icon
Answer:
A.R. RAHMAN
A.R. Rahman was born on 6, January, 1966 in Chennai of Tamil Nadu. His real name is Dileep Kumar. He is raised to success as A.R. Rahman and became a famous director and singer. As he lost his father at an early age, his mother’s influence is great on him.
Rahman was trained under master Dhanraj and lllaiyaraja. He took his graduation in western classical music from Trinity College of Music. In his career the year 1992 was significant because he set up a recording studio and his film career began from that year.
He got many awards in his career. He got fourteen Film Fare awards, four National Film awards, two Grammy awards and two Academy awards. He was honoured with Padma Bhushan in 2010. His contribution to music is immense and he is a national icon in music.
Question 8.
Read the biographical details of famous Tamil writer Bama and write a bio-sketch on the basis of these details.
- Bama – Born 1958, creative Tamil, woman writer, committed teacher, social activist – popularly known as Karukku Bama
- Pen name – Faustina Mary Fatima Rani
- Novels – Karukku, Sangati and Vanman – translated into other Indian languages, English and French
- Wrote twenty short stories – not published in book form.
- Honorary doctorate degree, Crossword Award for her semi-fictional autobiography Karukku
- Invited by universities in India and abroad – lectures at various conferences
- Multi-faceted personality – woman with extraordinary courage, conviction, resistance to any form of oppression
- Keen eye for beauty in nature, profound insight into issues pertaining to caste, religion, women.
- Clear thoughts and expression
- Dedicated to the uplift of the downtrodden; passion – teaching ; mission – building a casteless society
Answer:
BAMA
Bama is a famous Tamil writer. She was born in 1958. She is a creative a woman writer. She is a committed teacher and a social activist. She is popularly known as Karukku Bama. Her pen name is Faustina Mary Fatima Rani.
She wrote many novels and among them Karukku, Sangati and Vanman are famous. They are translated into other Indian languages, English and French. She also wrote twenty short Stories which are not published in book form.
Bama got an honorary doctorate degree and Crossword Award for her semi- fictional autobiography of Karukku. She is invited by universities in India and abroad to give lectures at various conferences.
Bama is a multi-faceted personality and a woman with extraordinary courage, conviction and resistance to any form of oppression. She has a keen eye for beauty in nature and profound insight into issues pertaining to caste, religion and women. She has clear thoughts and expression in every aspect. She is dedicated to the uplift of the downtrodden. She has passion in teaching and she started a mission to build a casteless society.
Question 9.
Use the notes in the following box to write a bio-sketch of about 100 words.
Vijendra Singh
- Born October 29, 1985 in Haryana.
- Spent early days in village – practised boxing in Bhiwani Boxing Club.
- Picked up by coach Jagadish Singh – won national championships.
- Participated in 2004 Athens Summer Olympics; 2006 Commonwealth Games; 2006 Asian Games.
2008 Beijing Olympics defeated Carlos Gongora of Equador to win first ever Olympic medal (bronze) for Indian boxer. - 2009 awarded Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award – India’s highest sporting honour.
Answer:
Vijendra Singh
Mr. Vijendra Singh was born on 29th October, 1985 in Haryana. He spent his early days in his village. He loved boxing and practised it in Bhiwani Boxing Club. Very soon he was picked up by his coach Jagadish Singh and soon won national championships. He participated in 2004 Athens Summer Olympics, 2006 Common¬wealth Games and 2006 Asian Games. In 2008 Beijing Olympics he defeated carlos Gongora of Equador and won a first ever Olympic medal (bronze) for India. He was awarded 2009 Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award which is India’s highest sporting honour. He hopes to win more medals for the country at international sports events.
Question 10.
You are Swathi and have been asked by your teacher to write a bio-sketch of P.T. Usha in about 100 words. You can use the notes given in the following box.
P.T. Usha
- Birth – 20th May 1964 in Kerala (Keothali)
- Discovered by her physical education teacher Balakrishnan
Participated in 100 m, 200 m, long jump and won many prizes at school level Won silver medal in Asian Games at New Delhi. 1982. - Brought honour for nation in Olympics at Los Angeles in 1984.
- Won 4 gold medals and 1 silver at Seoul Asian Games.
- A devoted and dedicated athlete ever born in India.
Answer:
P.T. Usha
P.T. Usha is like a meteror in the sky of sports. She was born on 20th May, 1964 in Keothali, Kerala. She was discovered as a sports talent by her physical education teacher Mr. Balakrishnan. She participated in 100 m, 200 m, long jump and won many prizes at school level. Under the able training of her teacher she participated in Asian Games held in New Delhi in 1982 and won a silver medal.
She continued working hard and participated in the Olympics held at Los Angeles in the USA in 1984. She brought honour for the nation in participating in it. She also took part in the Asian Games held at Seoul (South Korea) and won 4 gold medals and 1 silver medal. She is known as a devoted and dedicated athlete ever born in India.
Question 11.
Write a bio-sketch of Edwin Lutyens on the basis of the following notes given in the box (100 words).
Edwin Lutvens
- Edwin Lutyens – born in 1871 in England
- Father – Charles Lutyens – British Army
- No schooling – early age – weakness
- Taught by his elder brother Fred – childhood – good at Mathematics – drawing figures – huts –
- walls – houses – buildings
- Trained in Architecture – at 18 Age
- Became an architect par excellence
- Built – house – monuments – building in England – Parliament House in India,
- died in 1944.
Answer:
Edwin Lutvens
When one mentions the Parliament House and other buildings with regard to architecture, the name of Edwin Lutyens comes on the fore. The buildings housing the Govt, of India (under the British rule) bear his name prominently. Edwin Lutyens was born in 1871 in England. His father was in the British Army. Due to weakness Lutyens had no schooling at the early age.
So he was taught in his childhood by his elder brother Fred. Edwin Lutyens was very good at Mathematics. He took a great pleasure in drawing the sketches of huts, walls, houses and buildings. So he was trained in architecture at the age of 18. There after he became an architect par excellence. He built houses, buildings and other monuments in England. He built the Parliament House in India. He died in 1944.
Question 12.
Below you can see some notes about the noted environmentalist, Wangari Maathai made from an interview with her.
Use the notes to complete the biography in 100 words.
Wangari Maathai
Birth : 1 April 1940 in Kenya
Occupation : Environmentalist and political activist
1970 : Founded Green Belt Movement, focus on planting of trees, environmental conservation and women’s rights.
1973 : Director of Kenya Red Cross Society
2004 : First African woman to receive Nobel Prize for tier contribution to sustainable development, democracy and peace.
Answer:
Wangari Maathai
Perhaps all know the noted environmentalist. Wangari Maathai. She was born on 1 April, 1940 in Kenya. Her occupation is mainly of an environmentalist and a political activist. Working as such she founded Green Belt Movement. It focuses on planting of trees, environmental conservation and women’s rights. In 1973 she was appointed as Director of Kenya Red Cross Society. Ms. Wangari Maathai is the first African woman to receive the Nobel Prize for Peace. It is mainly due to her contribution to sustainable development, democracy and peace.
Question 13.
Given below is a profile of John Milton, who wrote the epic ‘Paradise Lost’. Write a hio-sketch of him. You may take the help of the clues given below.
Birth : born in London on 9th December, 1608 to notary father and mother known for charities.
Education : received early education at home, studied Latin and Greek at school, joined Christ’s College, Cambridge and passed- matriculation in 1625, B.A. in 1629 and M.A. in 1632.
Early poems : the earliest poem was on the Death of a Fair Infant, first great poem is on the Morning of Christ’s Nativity. L’Allegro and Penseroso.
Great poems : wrote epic Paradise Lost (1667) during twenty years devoted to public affairs.
Death : died on 8th November, 1674
Answer:
John Milton, the Great English Poet
John Milton, the great English poet was born in London on 9th December, 1608 to notary father and mother who was known for her charities. John Milton received his early education at home. He joined a school later where he studied Latin and Greek. He joined Christ’s College, Cambridge and passed his Matriculation from this college in 1625. He studied there and passed his B.A. in 1629 and M.A in 1632. John Milton’s earlier poems are on the Death of a Fair Infant. But his first great poem is on the Morning of Christ’s Nativity, besides the poems titled L’Allegro and II Penseroso. The great poem called epic that Milton wrote is Paradise Lost. He wrote it in 1667 during twenty years which he devoted to public affairs. John Milton died on 8th November, 1674.