TS 6th Class English Guide Unit 2C Bammera Pothana, the jewel of Telugu literature

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TS 6th Class English Guide Unit 2C Bammera Pothana, the jewel of Telugu literature

Questions & Answers:

Answer the following questions :

Question 1.
What was the greatest work of Bammera Pothana ?
Answer:
The greatest work of Bammera Pothana was the translation of Valmiki’s Bhagavatham into Telugu.

Question 2.
Why do you think Pothana did agricultural work ? :
Answer:
As he belonged to an agricultural family, he did agricultural work to respect his father’s profession.

Question 3.
Pothana didn’t dedicate his work to the king. Why ?
Answer:
Pothana didn’t dedicate his work to the king Padma Nayaka because he thought it would be better to dedicate the divine work to Lord Rama, not to any mortal king.

Question 4.
What special qualities can we observe in Pothana’s works?
Answer:
We observe rhythm and repetition of sounds in his works. His descriptions touch the hearts of the readers. Even common people quote the verses from his Bhagavatham.

Bammera Pothana, the jewel of Telugu literature Summary in English

Bammera Pothana was the remarkable poet of Telangana state. He was born in Bammera village of Warangal district. His parents were Kesanna and Lakshmamma. He translated Bhagavatham into Telugu. He was a devotee of Lord Shiva, later he became a devotee of Lord Rama. Pothana’s other pieces of literature are Bhogini Dandakamu and Veerabhadra Vijayamu. Though Pothana is not among us now, his poetry still rings in our ears.

Glossary:

remarkable (adj) : special
hesitate (v) : pause before doing something
devotee (n) : one who is strongly interested in something
translate (v) : to change into a different language
complement (v) : make something better
rhythm (n) : musical pattern
quote (v) : repeat the words said by someone

Section – A : Reading Comprehension (25 Marks)

Questions : 1 – 10, Marks : 15

Passage No. 1:

1. Read the following passage.

Hari was sitting in the armchair and was reading the newspaper. Kiran, his son, observed the emotions appearing on his father’s face.

“Dad, what is special in the news? Why are you so emotioned?” Kiran asked.

“Today is the red letter day for us, dear. The union government has declared Telangana as the 29th state of the country. It took years for the government to take this decision. Many people sacrificed their lives for our state. We need to remember the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for separate Telangana State. Now, we have our own state with our own culture,” Hari said.

“Dad, please tell me more about it,” Kiran requested eagerly.

“Dear child, the long lasting dream of our people has become true. The birth of our state has made our vision real. Now, there are more chances for employment and inclusive development. Moreover, we can revive our culture; we can revive our language,” Hari said.

Now, answer the following questions. Each question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet. 5 × 1 = 5

Question 1.
Who was reading the newspaper ? ( )
A) Hari
B) Kiran
C) Laxmi
D) Indu
Answer:
A) Hari

Question 2.
What is the special thing mentioned in the above passage ? ( )
A) Many people sacrificed their lives for Telangana state.
B) Telangana is declared as the 29th state of the country.
C) People need to remember the martyrs who sacrificed their lives.
D) The long lasting dream of people has become true.
Answer:
B) Telangana is declared as the 29th state of the country.

Question 3.
‘Moreover, we can revive our culture, we can revive our language.’ WTio does the word ‘we’ refer to ? ( )
A) people of India
B) people of Hyderabad
C) people of Warangal
D) people of Telangana
Answer:
D) people of Telangana

Question 4.
The birth of Telangana state has made ( )
A) Telangana people’s vision real.
B) more chances for employment.
C) more chances for inclusive development.
D) more chances for exclusive development.
Answer:
A) Telangana people’s vision real.

Question 5.
What is the wish of Hari ? ( )
A) to revive culture
B) to revive language
C) both A & B
D) to make his son efficient at studies
Answer:
C) both A & B

Answer the following questions in two or three sentences each. 5×2 = 10

Question 6.
Why do you think Hari was so emotional ?
Answer:
Hari was so emotional because our long lasting dream has become true. The government has declared Telangana as the 29th state of our country.

Question 7.
What was the long lasting dream of the people ?
Answer:
Our long lasting dream was to have a separate Telangana state.

Question 8.
How did the long lasting dream become true ?
Answer:
It became true by many martyrs who sacrificed their lives for separate Telangana state.

Question 9.
What is the decision of the union government ?
Answer:
The union government decided and declared Telangana as the 29th state of India.

Question 10.
What is the need of us ?
Answer:
We need to remember the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for separate Telangana state.

Passage No. 2:

2. Read the following passage :

“We celebrate our festivals with warmth and fervor. Bonalu, our state festival, is celebrated during Aashaadam as thanksgiving to the goddess Mahankali for fulfilling our wishes. We prepare rice cooked with milk and jaggery put in a Ghatam – the decorated pot and carry the pot in a procession singing songs. The fete culminates as the gh&tams are offered to the local goddesses,” said Laxmi.

Indu, Kiran’s sister joined them and said, “Yes, last Tuesday we saw the jubilant procession.”

Indu asked, “Mum, what about Bathukamma? ”

“Bathukamma festival is celebrated as part of Dasara. The festival has historical and religious significance. Women carry Bathukamma, beautifully stacked with Tangedu, Gunugu and Chamanthi flowers to the meeting points. Making circles around Bathukamma, womenfolk sing songs related to our culture. Later, the Bathukamma are taken to the local tanks and streams to be immersed,” Laxmi explained.

Now, answer the following questions. Each question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet. 5 × 1 = 5

Question 1.
How do we celebrate our festivals? ( D)
A) with warmth
B) with fervor
C) with anxiety
D) both A & B
Answer:
D) both A & B

Question 2.
Ghatam is a ……………… ( )
A) pot
B) decorated pot.
C) decorated pot with rice cooked with milk and jaggery.
D) decorated pot with water
Answer:
C) decorated pot with rice cooked with milk and jaggery.

Question 3.
Which festival has historical and religious significance? ( )
A) Bonalu
B) Bathukamma
C) Peerla Panduga
D) Sankranthi
Answer:
B) Bathukamma

Question 4.
What is our state festival? ( )
A) Bonalu
B) Bathukamma
C) Dasara
D) Peerla Panduga
Answer:
A) Bonalu

Question 5.
The Bathukainma are taken to . to be Immersed. ( )
A) local tanks
B) local streams
C) local area
D) both A & B
Answer:
D) both A & B

Answer the following questions in two or three sentences each. 5 × 2 = 10

Question 6.
When do we celebrate Bonalu ?
Answer:
We celebrate the festival Bonalu during Aashaadam.

Question 7.
How do we celebrate Bonalu ?
Answer:
We prepare rice cooked with milk and jaggery, put in a Ghatam and carry the pot in a procession singing songs.

Question 8.
What is our intension to celebrate Bonalu ?
Answer:
We celebrate the festival Bonalu as thanksgiving to the goddess Mahankali for fulfilling our wishes.

Question 9.
How do we prepare the ‘Bathukamma’ ?
Answer:
We prepare Bathukamma, beautifully stacked with Tangedu, Gunugu and Chamanthi flowers to the meeting points.

Question 10.
How does the fete end ?
Answer:
The fete culminates as the ghatams are offered to the local goddesses.

Passage No. 3:

3. Read the following passage.

“Besides, we have jataras. The Sammakka and Saralamma jatara of Medaram, Warangal is one of the biggest gatherings in the world. Lakhs of people take part in it. Moreover, there are several places of attraction in our state. Hyderabad, Nagarjuna Sagar, Yadadri, Vemulavada, Alampur, Sri Rangapuram and Bhadrachalam are some among them,’’said Hari.

“We went on a tour to Nagarjuna Sagar last year. We visited the museum there. It has a huge collection of antiques,” said Indu.

“And the Salar Jung Museum of Hyderabad is one of the three national museums which has antiques and portraits collected by a single person,” Kiran added.

“We visited the Golconda fort last Sunday. There we saw the place where Bhakta Ramdasu was imprisoned.” Indu added.

“Not only that, our great poets contributed to our rich culture. Bammera Pothana’s Bhagavatham is known for its literary fragrance. Kancherla Gopanna, known as Bhakta Ramadasu, made our literature great with his keerthanas. Mallinganti Suri, Kaloji NarayanRao, Dasharathi Rangacharyulu and Dasharathi Krishnamacharyulu are the jewels of Telangana,” said Laxmi.

“ Oggu Katha is a very popular folklore singing praising and narrating the stories of Mallanna, Beerappa and Yellamma. The narrator and the chorus two narrators dramatize and transform themselves into the characters. Perini Shiva Tandavam is the dance form originated in Telangana. It has historical prominence. During the dynasty of the Kakatiyas, the soldiers performed this dance as the invocation and dedicated it to Lord Shiva. This dance form was revived by Sri Nataraja Ramakrishna,” Hari said.

Now, answer the following questions. Each question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet. 5 × 1 = 5

Question 1.
What is the famous jatara mentioned in this passage ? ( )
A) Sammakka and Saralamma jatara of Sircilla
B) Sammakka and Saralamma jatara of Medaram
C) Sammakka and Saralamma jatara of Pochampally
D) Sammakka and Saralamma jatara of Gadwal
Answer:
B) Sammakka and Saralamma jatara of Medaram

Question 2.
What are our famous tourist spots ? ( )
A) Hyderabad
B) Alampur
C) Vemulavada
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 3.
Where do we find huge collection of antiques ? ( )
A) Nagarjuna Sagar Museum
B) Salar Jung Museum
C) Golkonda Museum
D) Charminar
Answer:
A) Nagarjuna Sagar Museum

Question 4.
Bhakta Ramdasu was imprisoned in ________. ( )
A) Golkonda fort
B) Gadwal fort
C) Narayanpet prison
D) Pochampally prison
Answer:
A) Golkonda fort

Question 5.
________ is known for its literacy fragrance. ( )
A) Bhagavatam
B) Ramayanam
C) Mahabharatam
D) Quran
Answer:
A) Bhagavatam

Answer the following questions in two or three sentences each. 5 × 2 = 10

Question 6.
What is the speciality of Salar Jung Museum ?
Answer:
It is one of the three national museums which has antiques and portraits collected by a single person.

Question 7.
Who are the jewels of our state ?
Answer:
Mallinganti Suri, Kaloji Narayan Rao, Dasharathi Rangacharyulu and Dasharathi Krishnamacharyulu are the jewels of our state.

Question 8.
Why did the ‘Oggukatha’ become popular ?
Answer:
Oggukatha is a very popular folklore singing praising and narrating the stories of Mallanna, Beerappa and Yellamma. The narrator and the chorus – two narrators dramatize and transform themselves into characters. Hence it became popular.

Question 9.
What is the historical dance form of our state ? Who revived it ?
Answer:
Perini Shiva Tandavam has historical prominence. It was revived by Sri Nataraja Ramakrishna.

Question 10.
What is the origin of Perini Shiva Tandavam ? When and how was it performed ?
Answer:
Perini Shiva Tandavam is the dance form originated in Telangana. During the dynasty of the Kakatiyas, the soldiers performed this dance as the invocation and dedicated it to Lord Shiva.

Poem:

4. Read the following poem.

What do you sell, O ye merchants?
Richly your wares are displayed.
Turbans of crimson and silver,
Tunics of purple brocade,
Mirror with panels of amber,
Daggers with handles of jade.

What do you weigh, O ye vendors?
Saffron and lentil and rice
What do you grind, O ye maidens?
Sandalwood, henna, and spice.
What do you call, O ye peddlers?
Chessman and ivory dice.

What do you make, O ye goldsmiths?
Wristlets and anklets and ring,
Bells for the feet of blue pigeons
Girdles of gold for dancers,
Scabbards of gold for the king.
What do you cry, O ye fruitmen ?
Citron, pomegranate, and plum.
What do you play, O ye magicians?
Spells for aeons to come.

What do you weave, O ye flowergirls
With tassels of azure and red?
Crowns for the brow of a bridegroom,
Chaplets to garland his bed,
Sheets of white blossoms newgarnered
To perfume the sleep of the dead.

Now, answer the following questions. Each question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet. 5 × 1 = 5

Question 1.
Whose wares are richly dIsplayed? ( )
A) merchants
B) vendors
C) goldsmiths
D) fruitmen
Answer:
A) merchants

Question 2.
What is the poet talking about in the third stanza? ( )
A) merchants
B) goldsmiths
C) fruitmen
D) flowergirls
Answer:
B) goldsmiths

Question 3.
What do the vendors weigh? ( )
A) saffron and lentil and rice
B) sandalwood, henna and spice
C) chessman and ivory dice
D) mirrors with panels of amber
Answer:
A) saffron and lentil and rice

Question 4.
What do the magicians play ? ( )
A) blue pigeons
B) dragonflies
C) spells for aeons to come
D) peacocks
Answer:
C) spells for aeons to come

Question 5.
What do goldsmiths make for the king ? ( )
A) wristlets
B) anklets
C) ring bells
D) scabbards of gold
Answer:
D) scabbards of gold

Answer the following questions in two or three sentences each. 5 × 2 = 10

Question 6.
What do the merchants sell in the bazaars of Hyderabad ?
Answer:
The merchants sell Turbans of crimson and silver, Tunics of purple brocade, mirror with panels of amber and draggers with handles of jade.

Question 7.
What do the maidens grind ?
Answer:
The maidens grind sandalwood, henna and spice.

Question 8.
What fruits do the fruitmen sell ?
Answer:
The fruitmen sell citron, pomegranate and plum.

Question 9.
What do the flowergirls weave ?
Answer:
The flowergirls weave tassels of azure and red, crowns for the brow of a bridegroom, chaplets to garland bridegroom’s bed, sheets of white blossoms to the dead.

Question 10.
What perfumes the sleep of the dead ?
Answer:
The sheets of white blossoms new-garnered perfume the sleep of the dead.

Passage No. 4:

5. Read the following passage :

Bammera Pothana was the remarkable poet who was born in our state. He translated Bhagavatham into Telugu. He was born in Bammera village of Warangal district. He belonged to an agricultural family. His father was Kesanna and his mother was Lakshmamma. He never hesitated to work in the agricultural fields despite his interest in poetry.

At the early age, Pothana wrote Bhogini Dandakamu for King Sri Singa Bhoopala. Later, he wrote Veerabhadra Vijayamu describing the adventures of Veerabhadra, the son of Lord Shiva. The main theme of the work was the destruction of the yagna performed by king Daksha in the absence of Lord Shiva.

Now, answer the following questions. Each question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet.

Question 1.
Bammera Pothana was the remarkable poet of ________. ( )
A) Telarigana
B) Karnataka
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer:
A) Telarigana

Question 2.
The greatest work of Bammera Potana was ________ ( )
A) Bhogini Dandakamu
B) Veerabhadra Vijayamu.
C) Bhagavatain
D) Prahlada Charitra.
Answer:
C) Bhagavatain

Question 3.
His father was a ________. ( )
A) farmer
B) businessman
C) teacher
D) poet
Answer:
A) farmer

Question 4.
Bammera Pothana’s first piece of poetry was ________ ( )
A) Veerahhadra Vijayamu
B) Bhogini Dandakamu
C) Rhagavathamu
D) Prahiada Charitra
Answer:
B) Bhogini Dandakamu

Question 5.
Pothana translated Bhagavatham into Telugu from ________ ( )
A) Sanskrit
B) Hindi
C) Tarnil
D) English
Answer:
A) Sanskrit

Answer the following questions in two or three sentences each. 5 × 2 = 10

Question 6.
Where was Pothana born ?
Answer:
Pothana was born in Bammera village of Warangal district.

Question 7.
Who are Pothana’s parents ?
Answer:
Pothana’s father was Kesanna and his mother was Lakshmamma.

Question 8.
Why do you think Pothana did agricultural work ?
Answer:
Pothana did agricultural work to help his father as his father was a farmer.

Question 9.
What did he describe in Veerabhadra Vijayamu ?
Answer:
Pothana described the adventures of Veerabhadra, the son of Lord Shiva in Veerabhadra Vijayamu.

Question 10.
What is the main theme of Veerabhadra Vijayamu ?
Answer:
The main theme of the work Veerabhadra Vijayamu was the destruction of the yagna performed by king Daksha in the absence of Lord Shiva.

Passage No. 5:

6. Read the following passage :

Pothana was a devotee of Lord Shiva. Later, he became a devotee of Lord Rama and developed interest in salvation. It is said that he was invoked by Lord Rama and took up the work of translating Valmiki’s Bhagavatham into Telugu, which was later known as Pothana’s Bhagavatham. It is said that Lord Rama himself complemented the work. Pothana himself credited this in his Bhagavatham.

Palikedidhi Bhagavathamata
Palikinchedivadu Ramabhadhrundata
Ne Palikina Bhavaharamagunata
Palikeda Verondu Ghadha Palukaga Nela.

Pothana dedicated his Bhagavatham to Lord Rama refusing the orders of King Padma Nayaka. He thought it would be better to dedicate the divine work to Lord Rama, not to any mortal king.

Pothana was fond of using rhythm and repetition of sounds. His descriptions touch the hearts of the readers. Even common people quote the verses of ‘Gajendra Mokshamu’ and ‘Prahlada Charitra’ from Pothana Bhagavatham.

Answer the following questions in two or three sentences each. 5 × 2 = 10

Question 1.
In the early days of Pothana who did he devote ? ( )
A) Lord Rama
B) Lord Shiva
C) Lord Krishna
D) Lord Vishnu
Answer:
B) Lord Shiva

Question 2.
Who complemented the work of Pothana ? ( )
A) Lord Rama
B) Lord Shiva
C) King Padma Nayaka
D) King Kirshnadevaraya
Answer:
A) Lord Rama

Question 3.
Pothana dedicated his Bhagavatham to ________ ( )
A) King Padma Nayaka
B) King Ashoka
C) Lord Rama
D) Lord Shiva
Answer:
C) Lord Rama

Question 4.
Pothana developed interest in salvation after ________. ( )
A) becoming a devotee of Lord Shiva.
B) becoming a devotee of Lord Rama.
C) becoming a poet.
D) translating Valmiki’s Bhagavatham.
Answer:
B) becoming a devotee of Lord Rama.

Question 5.
The hearts of the readers are touched by ( )
A) Pothana’s poetry
B) Pothana’s songs
C) Pothana’s keerthanas
D) Pothana’s descriptions
Answer:
D) Pothana’s descriptions

Answer the following questions in two or three sentences each. 5 × 2 = 10

Question 6.
Why did Pothana translate Valmiki’s Bhagavatham into Telugu ?
Answer:
As he was invoked by Lord Rama, he took up the work of Valmiki’s Bhagavatham into Telugu.

Question 7.
What was the Bhagavatham translated by Pothana popularly known as ?
Answer:
It was popularly known as Pothana’s Bhagavatham.

Question 8.
Why didn’t Pothana dedicate his work to the king ?
Answer:
He thought it would be better to dedicate the divine work to Lord Rama, not to any mortal king.

Question 9.
What special qualities do you observe in Pothana’s works ?
Answer:
I observe rhythm and repetition of sounds.

Question 10.
What do the common people quote from Pothana’s works ?
Answer:
Common people quote the verses of ‘Gajendra Mokshamu’ and ‘Prahlada Charitra’ from Pothana Bhagavatham.

Questions : 11 – 16, Marks : 10

Passage No. 1:

Read the following passage.

There was once a wise king called Shantanu. He ruled over the kingdom of Hastinapura. The people of Hastinapura and loved and respected him. They were truly happy when he made his only son, Devavrata, heir to throne. They were happy because Devavrata was the best person to take over from Shantanu. Schooled in warfare and horse back riding, Devavrata had all the qualities to succeed to the throne.

However, a little later Shantanu fell in love with Satyavati, the daughter of a poor fisherman, and wanted to marry her. But the fisherman would not allow the marriage unless Shantanu promised that Satyavati’s sons alone, and not prince Devavrata, would succeed him as king. Shantanu, though was not prepared to make the promise the fisherman wanted. Since he could not forget Satyavati, he became sad and lonely and shut himself in his palace.

Devavrata soon found out why his father was troubled. He went to the fisherman turned down his request. Devavrata then promised the fisherman that he would never marry and that Satyavati’s sons alone would rule Hastinapura after Shantanu’s death. At that moment, a chorus of voices from heaven cried out “Bhishma!” in appreciation of Devavrata’s great promise. Ever after that, Devavrata was known as ‘Bhishma’ or the one who makes and keeps a great promise.

Choose the correct answer from the four choices given below the questions. 2 × 1 = 2

Question 11.
Bhishma was the son of ________. ( )
A) Shantanu
B) Devavrata
C) Satyavathi
D) Fisherman
Answer:
A) Shantanu

Question 12.
What does ‘Bhishma’ mean ? ( )
A) Devavrata’s great promise
B) great promise
C) promise
D) the one who makes and keeps a great promise
Answer:
D) the one who makes and keeps a great promise

Answer the following questions in two or three sentences each.

Question 13.
Why were the people of Hastinapura happy when Shantanu made Devavrata his heir ?
Answer:
They were happy because Devavrata was the best person to take over from Shantanu.

Question 14.
Why was the fisherman not willing to let Shantanu marry his daughter ?
Answer:
The fisherman wanted that Satyavati’s sons alone would succeed Shantanu as king.

Question 15.
What happened to Shantanu when he realized that he could not marry Satyavati ?
Answer:
Shantanu became sad and lonely, and shut himself in his palace.

Question 16.
How did Devavrata persuade the fisherman to let his daughter marry Shantanu ?
Answer:
Devavrata persuaded the fisherman by promising the fisherman that he would never marry and that Satyavati’s sons alone would rule Hastinapura after Shantanu’s death.

Passage No. 2:

Read the following passage.

Bob Gauchie was all alone in his little aeroplane when the weather suddenly changed for the worse. The plane crashed. It crashed in the far north of Canada, many hundred kilometers from any town. Luckily Bob was not badly hurt. But how was he to contact anyone ? His radio was broken, he did not have much food, and the early February temperature was sixty degrees below zero.

Bob went outside the aeroplane into the thick snow and tried to repair the radio but failed. Instead his feet became terribly cold, and he later noticed that five of his toes had turned completely black. The toes began to hurt badly.

The damaged plane became Bob’s home. Most of the time he lay under four thick sleeping bags, waiting for an aeroplane to find him. After two weeks he only had some ‘ frozen fish to eat. He realized that people had stopped looking for him. He wrote letters to say goodbye to his wife and daughters.

Then the weather became warmer and he could cook small pieces of fish to eat.

Several weeks passed. Once an aeroplane flew nearby and Bob shot flares into the sky to attract attention but no one noticed his presence. On 1 April, an aeroplane ’ passed him, and then came back and got him. The pilot had seen the setting sun flash in Bob’s aeroplane Window.

Choose the correct answer from the four choices given below the questions. 2 × 1 = 2

Question 11.
The Bob’s plane was crashed because ________ ( )
A) he was all alone.
B) the weather had suddenly changed for the worse.
C) it was terribly cold.
D) his radio was failed.
Answer:
B) the weather had suddenly changed for the worse.

Question 12.
Once an aeroplane flew nearby and Bob shot flares into the sky ________ ( )
A) to attract attention.
B) to make others notice his presence.
C) not to make others notice his presence.
D) both A & B
Answer:
D) both A & B

Answer the following questions in two or three sentences each.

Question 13.
What three problems did Bob have after he crash landed ?
Answer:
i) His radio was broken
ii) He did not have much food
iii) the temperature was 60°.

Question 14.
Why did his toes turn black ?
Answer:
Because Bob went outside the aeroplane into thick snow his feet became terribly cold.

Question 15.
What made him write goodbye letters to his family ?
Answer:
When he realized that people had stopped looking for him, he wrote letters to say goodbye to*his wife and daughters.

Question 16.
How did the pilot of the rescue plane notice Bob’s presence ?
Answer:
The pilot had seen the setting sun flash in Bob’s aeroplane window and noticed Bob’s presence.

Passage No. 3:

Read the following passage.

In South Africa Mohandas Gandhi became aware that people from India were disliked and often insulted. Barbers refused to cut his hair. He was not allowed to stay in hotels meant for white people. He was attacked and beaten up by a stage-coach driver when he refused to give up his seat to a white passenger.

Shortly after his arrival on a business visit to South Africa, Gandhi was ordered off a first class railway coach by a police officer. The officer was acting on a request from a white passenger who refused to share a compartment with a brown-skinned Indian.

Gandhi had a valid first class ticket but had to spend the night shivering in a freezing station waiting-room. That night, he had plenty of time to think. He had three choices open to him. He could ignore the insults and carry on with his life. Or he could go back to India as planned. Or else he could stay on and fight for justice. He decided to use his knowledge of law to fight for the people of Indian origin and the black people of South Africa.

Choose the correct answer from the four choices given below the questions. 2 × 1 = 2

Question 11.
Gandhi was not allowed to stay in hotels meant for white people because ________ ( B )
A) He was a lawyer.
B) He was a brown-skinned Indian.
C) He was a Negro.
D) He was a South African.
Answer:
B) He was a brown-skinned Indian.

Question 12.
Why did he go to South Africa ? ( C )
A) to study
B) on a tour
C) on a business
D) to attend a seminar
Answer:
C) on a business

Answer the following questions in two or three sentences each. 4 × 2 = 8

Question 13.
Why did barbers refuse to cut Mohandas Gandhi’s hair ?
Answer:
Barbers refused to cut Mohandas Gandhi’s hair because he was a brown-skinned Indian.

Question 14.
Why do you think Mohandas Gandhi refused to give up his seat on the stage-coach ?
Answer:
Mohandas Gandhi refused to give up his seat on the stage-coach because he had a valid first-class ticket.

Question 15.
Was the police officer doing his duty in throwing Mohandas Gandhi out of the first class compartment ?
Answer:
No, he was acting on a request from a white passenger.

Question 16.
Which of the three choices did Mohandas Gandhi decide upon ?
Answer:
He decided to use his knowledge of law to fight for the people of Indian origin and the black people of South Africa.

Section – B : Vocabulary and Grammar (20 Marks)

Questions : 17 – 21, Marks : 5

Passage No. 1:

Read the following passage and write as directed.

“Today is the red letter day for us, dear. The union government has declared (17) Telangana as the 29th state of the country. It takes (18) years for the government to take this decision. Many people sacrificed their lives (19) for our state. We need to remember (20) the martyrs (21) who sacrificed their lives for separate Telangana State.

Question 17.
Write the right form of the underlined word.
Answer:
declaration

Question 18.
Write the correct form of the word.
Answer:
took

Question 19.
Write the singular form of the underlined word.
Answer:
life

Question 20.
Write the antonym of the underlined word.
Answer:
forget

Question 21.
Write the synonym of the underlined word.
Answer:
sufferers

Passage No. 2:

Read the following passage and write as directed.

“Not exactly,” said Hari, “It is a variant of Telugu – the (17) dialect. But, it has not been given (18) the status of a language and was humiliated (19) on many occasions. (20) Even our festivals are not given much importance (21).

Question 17.
Replace the underlined word with the correct one.
Answer:
a

Question 18.
Write the other verb form of the underlined one.
Answer:
give/gave

Question 19.
Write the synonym of the underlined word.
Answer:
bullied

Question 20.
Write the right form of the underlined word.
Answer:
occasional

Question 21.
Write the antonym of the underlined word.
Answer:
unimportance

Passage No. 3:

Read the following passage and write as directed.

“Our sarees are famous (17) worldwide,” said Laxmi, “the sarees of Pochampally, Gadwa land Narayanpet is (18) very popular (19) for their attractive patterns. (20) Our weavers of Sircilla produce (21) sarees that fit in a matchbox.

Question 17.
Write the antonym of the underlined word.
Answer:
unknown

Question 18.
Replace the underlined word with the right one.
Answer:
are

Question 19.
Write the synonym of the underlined word.
Answer:
accepted / admired

Question 20.
Write the singular form of the underlined word.
Answer:
pattern

Question 21.
Write the right form of the underlined word.
Answer:
production

Passage No. 4:

Read the following passage and write as directed.

At the early age, Pothana wrote (17) Bhogini Dandakamu for King Sri Singa Bhoopala. Later, he wrote Veerabhadra Vijayamu describing (18) the adventures of Veerabhadra, the son to (19) Lord Shiva. The main theme of the work was the destruction (20) of the yagna performed (21) by king Daksha in the absence of Lord Shiva.

Question 17.
Write the other verb form of the underlined word.
Answer:
write / written

Question 18.
Write the synonym of the underlined word.
Answer:
explaining

Question 19.
Replace the underlined word with the right word.
Answer:
of

Question 20.
Write the antonym of the underlined word.
Answer:
protection

Question 21.
Write the right form of the underlined word.
Answer:
performance

Passage No. 5:

Read the following passage and write as directed.

Pothana was fond of using rhythm and repetition (17) of sounds. His descriptions touch the hearts of the readers. Even common (18) people quote (19) the verses of ‘Gajendra Mokshamu’and ‘Prahlada Charitra’ in (20) Pothana Bhagavatham. Pothana is not between (21) us now.

Question 17.
Write the right form.
Answer:
repeat

Question 18.
Write the antonym.
Answer:
rare

Question 19.
Write the synonym.
Answer:
recite

Question 20.
Replace with right word.
Answer:
from

Question 21.
Replace with right word.
Answer:
among

Questions : 22 – 26, Marks : 5

Complete the passage choosing the right word from those given below it. Each blank is numbered and for each blank four choices (A), (B), (C) and 0)) are given. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (Q or (D) in your answer booklet. 5 × 1 = 5

Passage No. 1:

The magic garden was ________ (22) a school playground. It ________ (23) very pretty. Sunflowers and roses stood high ________ (24) the wall. There ________ (25) also marigolds, poppies ________ (26) pansies.

Question 22.
A) on
B) in
C) at
D) from
Answer:
B) in

Question 23.
A) is
B) are
C) was
D) were
Answer:
C) was

Question 24.
A) on
B) in
C) against
D) from
Answer:
C) against

Question 25.
A) is
B) are
C) was
D) were
Answer:
D) were

Question 26.
A) or
B) and
C) so
D) but
Answer:
B) and

Passage No. 2:

There was ________ (22) joy in Nina’s house. Nina’s aunt was getting ________ (23). Nina, ________ (24) father, mother and little brother were all going to Delhi for ________ (25) wedding. Everyone was ________ (26)

Question 22.
A) great
B) tiny
C) small
D) little
Answer:
A) great

Question 23.
A) marry
B) marriage
C) married
D) marrying
Answer:
C) married

Question 24.
A) her
B) his
C) their
D) my
Answer:
A) her

Question 25.
A) a
B) an
C) the
D) some
Answer:
C) the

Question 26.
A) sorrow
B) sad
C) angry
D) happy
Answer:
D) happy

Passage No. 3:

Once upon a time, ________ (22) old man planted some turnip seeds. The turnip seeds ________ (23). They grew and grew. “I want to pull ________ (24) the enormous turnip,” said the old man. The old man pulled ________ (25) pulled ________ (26) he could not pull up the enormous turnip.

Question 22.
A) a
B) an
C) the
D) some
Answer:
B) an

Question 23.
A) grow
B) grew
C) growing
D) grown
Answer:
B) grew

Question 24.
A) down
B) up
C) high
D) under
Answer:
B) up

Question 25.
A) or
B) and
C) so
D) but
Answer:
B) and

Question 26.
A) or
B) and
C) so
D) but
Answer:
D) but

Passage No. 4:

Rajarao is now ________ (22) the railway station. He is ________ (23) for his uncle ________ (24) uncle is coming by the Krishna express from Tirupathi. The train has ________ (25). Now they are in an auto “Welcome to our house grandpa !”. ________ (26) they reached home, Rohit said, “Welcome to our house grandpa!”.

Question 22.
A) at
B) with
C) by
D) in
Answer:
A) at

Question 23.
A) coming
B) come
C) comes
D) came
Answer:
A) coming

Question 24.
A) Her
B) His
C) Their
D) Our
Answer:
B) His

Question 25.
A) arrive
B) arrives
C) arrived
D) arriving
Answer:
C) arrived

Question 26.
A) Where
B) When
C) Which
D) Why
Answer:
B) When

Passage No. 5:

There was a ________ (22) spider’s web in the peach tree. The butterfly ________ (23) caught in the sider’s web. It looked ________ (24) as it tried to ________ (25). It fluttered its wings. It twisted and ________ (26).

Question 22.
A) big
B) huge
C) large
D) enormous
Answer:
A) big

Question 23.
A) were
B) was
C) am
D) are
Answer:
B) was

Question 24.
A) sad
B) happy
C) joyful
D) curious
Answer:
A) sad

Question 25.
A) escaped
B) escape
C) escaping
D) will escape
Answer:
B) escape

Question 26.
A) turned
B) ran
C) jumped
D) crawled
Answer:
A) turned

Questions : 27 – 31, Marks : 10

Rewrite the following passage given below. Five sentences in the passage are numbered (27 – 31) at the beginning. Each of the five sentences has an error. Correct and rewrite them in the answer booklet. 5 × 2 = 10

1. (27) “Today is a red letter day for us, dear. (28) The union government had declared Telangana as the 29th state of the country. (29) It takes years for the government to take this decision. (30) Many people sacrificed their life for our state. (31) We need to remember the martyrs who sacrificed their lives to separate Telangana State.
Answer:
27) “Today is the red letter day for us, dear.
28) The union government has declared Telangana as the 29th state of the country.
29) It took years for the government to take this decision.
30) Many people sacrificed their lives for our state.
31) We need to remember the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for separate Telangana State.

2. (27) “Bathukamma festival is celebrated in part of Dasara. (28) The festival have historical and religious significance. (29) Women carries Bathukamma, beautifully stacked with Tangedu, Gunugu and Chamanthi flowers to the meeting points. (30) Making circles round Bathukamma, womenfolk sing songs related to our culture. 01) Later, a Bathukamma are taken to the local tanks and streams to be immersed,” Laxmi explained.
Answer:
27) “Bathukamma festival is celebrated as part of Dasara.
28) The festival has historical and religious significance.
29) Women carry Bathukamma, beautifully stacked with Tangedu, Gunugu and Chamanthi flowers to the meeting points.
30) Making circles around Bathukamma, womenfolk sing songs related to our culture.
31) Later, the Bathukamma are taken to the local tanks and streams to be immersed,” Laxmi explained.

3. (27) Oggu Katha is the very popular folklore singing praising and narrating the stories of Mallanna, Beerappa and Yellamma. (28) The narrator and the chorus- two narrators dramatize and transform themself into the characters. (29) Perini Shiva Tandavam is the dance form originates in Telangana. (30) It had historical prominence. 01) During the dynasty of the Kakatiyas,the soldiers performed this dance on the invocation and dedicated it to Lord Shiva.
Answer:
27) Oggu Katha is a very popular folklore singing praising and narrating the stories of < Mallanna, Beerappa and Yellamma.
28) The narrator and the chorus- two narrators dramatize and transform themselves into the characters.
29) Perini Shiva Tandavam is the dance form originated in Telangana.
30) It has historical prominence.
31) During the dynasty of the Kakatiyas,the soldiers performed this dance as the invocation and dedicated it to Lord Shiva.

4. (27) Bammera Pothana is the remarkable poet who was born in our state. (28) He translated Bhagavatham in Telugu. (29) He was born in Bammera village at Warangal district. (30) He belongs to an agricultural family. (31) His father was Kesanna or his mother was Lakshmamma.
Answer:
27) Bammera Pothana was the remarkable poet who was born in our state.
28) He translated Bhagavatham into Telugu.
29) He was born in Bammera village of Warangal district.
30) He belonged to an agricultural family.
31) His father was Kesanna and his mother was Lakshmamma.

5. (27) Pothana dedicated his Bhagavatham to Lord Rama refused the orders of King Padma Nayaka. (28) He thought it will be better to dedicate the divine work to Lord Rama, not to any mortal king. (29) Pothana was fond at using rhythm and repetition of sounds. (30) Even common people quoted the verses of ‘Gajendra Mokshamu’ and ‘Prahlada Charitra’ from Pothana Bhagavatham. (31) Pothana is not between us now.
Answer:
27) Pothana dedicated his Bhagavatham to Lord Rama refusing the orders of King Padma Nayaka.
28) He thought it would be better to dedicate the divine work to Lord Rama, not to any mortal king.
29) Pothana was fond of using rhythm and repetition of sounds.
30) Even common people quote the verses of ‘Gajendra Mokshamu’ and Prahlada Charitra’ from Pothana Bhagavatham.
31) Pothana is not among us now.

Section – C : Conventions of Writing (5 Marks)

Question : 32, Marks : 5

Read the following sentences using necessary punctuation marks (Capitalization, . , ? ! ” “) 5 Marks

Question 1.
dad what is special in the news why are you so emotional Kiran asked
Answer:
“Dad, what is special in the news ? Why are you so emotional ?” Kiran asked.

Question 2.
indu kirans sister joined them and said yes last tuesday we saw the jubilant procession
Answer:
‘Indu, Kiran’s sister joined them and said, “Yes, last Tuesday, we saw the jubilant procession.”

Question 3.
and the salar jung museum of hyderabad is one of the three national museums which has antiques and portraits collected by a single person kiran added.
Answer:
“And the Salar Jung Museum of Hyderabad is one of the three national museums which has antiques and portraits collected by a single person,” Kiran added.

Question 4.
it is said that he was invoked by lord rama and took up the work of translating valmikis bhagavatham into telugu which was later known as pothanas bhagavatham
Answer:
It is said that he was invoked by Lord Rama and took up the work of translating Valmiki’s Bhagavatham into Telugu, which was later known as Pothana’s Bhagavatam.

Question 5.
at the early age pothana wrote bhogini dandakamu for king sri singa bhoopala later he wrote veerabhadra vijayamu describing the adventures of veerabhadra the son of lord shiva
Answer:
At the early age, Pothana wrote Bhogini Dandakamu for king Sri Singa Bhoopala. Later, he wrote Veerabhadra Vijayamu describing the adventures of Veerabhadra, the son of Lord Shiva.

Section – D : Creative Writing (20 Marks)

Question : 33, Marks : 12

Question 1.
You went to a new place. You want to find out the way to the station. Write a possible conversation.
Answer:
I : Could you tell me the way to the station please ?
Man : I’m sorry. I’m a stranger here.
I : Pardon ?
Man : I’m sorry. I don’t know this town.
I : Oh, I see.
*******
I : Excuse me, could you please tell me where the station is ?
Woman : Yes, turn right after the hospital there. Then turn left at the traffic lights. Go straight on for about two minutes.
I : And then ?
Woman : And then you’ll see the station in front of you.
I : Thank you very much.
Woman : You’re welcome.

Question 2.
Talk to your partner about what you eat for breakfast and lunch, and if you think it is healthy food.
Answer:
Gautam: What’s wrong Nitin ?
Nitin : I’m a bit worried about my health. I feel tired all the time and I can’t concentrate.
Gautam: What do you have for breakf ast ?
Nitin . : A cup of coffee and a piece of cake.
Gautam: Then it’s no wonder you feel tired ! Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. You should do what I do-eat cereals with milk and fruit.
Nitin : I get so hungry by eleven o’clock that I start eating crisps and chocolate.
Gautam: You really should avoid eating snacks – they’re full of salt and sugar. Why don’t you have an apple and some cheese instead ?
Nitin : All right – but don’t tell me to stop eating pizza too !
Gautam : Pizza’s fine, if you make your own sauce instead of using those readymade ones. But have some salad as well!

Question 3.
Write a possible conversation between you and your mother about going to a friend’s house.
Answer:
You : Mom’Mom!
Mother : What’s the matter, Kamala?
You : Mom, I want to go to my friend, Latha’s house.
Mother : What’s the time now?
You : It’s six o’clock by my watch.
Mother : It’s getting dark. Is it necessary to go and play chess with her now?
You : Not for playing, mom. Today is Latha’s birthday. She has invited me.
Mother : Why don’t you go early?
You : I am watering the plants. Unless we water them regularly, they will die.
Mother : You can do It after returning from your friend’s house.
You : True. I started watering at five. I thought that I could complete it within half an hour. But it took much time. Please mom, Latha feels bad if I don’t go. I will return early.

Question 4.
Write the choreography script of the poem “In the Bazaars of Hyderabad”.

What do you sell, 0 ye merchants?
Richly your wares are displayed.
Turbans of crimson and silver,
Tunics of purple brocade,
Mirror with panels of amber,
Daggers with handles of jade.

What do you weigh, 0 ye vendors?
Saffron and lentil and rice
What do you grind, 0 ye maidens?
Sandalwood, henna, and spice.
What do you call, O ye peddlers?
Chessman and ivory dice.

What do you make, O ye goldsmiths?
Wristlets and anklets and ring,
Bells for the feet of blue pigeons
Frail as a dragonfly’s wing,
Girdles of gold for dancers,
Scabbards of gold for the king.
What do you cry, O ye fruitmen?
Citron, pomegranate, and plum.
What do you play, O ye magicians?
Spells for aeons to come.

What do you weave, O ye flowergirls
With tassels of azure and red?
Crowns for the brow of a bridegroom,
Chaplets to garland his bed,
Sheets of white blossoms new-garnered
To perfume the sleep of the dead.
Answer:
Title : In the Bazaars of Hyderabad
The script of the choreography :

1. How do we begin the poem ?

• Sing the poem three or four times to register the tune and rhythm.

2. Characters involved in the poem.

•  Merchants, vendors, goldsmiths, fruitmen, flowergirls.

3. What is the theme of the poem ?

• Description of the grandeur of the market.

4. What is the theme of each line ? (Instances of the theme)

• display of rich wares of merchants in the bazaars of Hyderabad.
• vendors add beauty to the market.
• display of things that impress buyers which are made by the goldsmiths.
• basketful fruits of fruitmen which make feast to the eyes.
• flowergirls with beautiful blossoms for different people extend the grandeur of the market.

5. Locations : Bazaars of Hyderabad

6. Presentation of the choreography on the stage.

• The chorus team sings the poem.
• The characters perform their actions.
• The actions related to facial expressions and gestures.

Question : 34, Marks : 8

Question 1.
You visited the zoo last week. Write a diary entry about your experience.
Answer:

Monday, 24th April, 20xx                                                                                                              9.30 pm

Dear Diary,

Last week I with my friends went to the zoo. It was a kind of picnic for us. We saw various birds and animals. They looked both lovely and sad. The monkeys from Africa gave us delight by their antics. We saw lions, tigers, blue bulls and hippopotamuses. However, they looked sad in their enclosures. I felt sad for them and for the loss of their liberty.

Gautam

Question 2.
You visited a museum yesterday. Write a diary entry about what you saw in it.
Answer:
Wednesday, 26th April 20xx 9.30 p.m.

Dear Diary,

Yesterday I and my friends visited the museum in our city. We were amazed to see some precious old things like old roins, manuscripts, various utensils of the Harappan civilization. Many things of erstwile princes and Nawabs were also on display. We felt excited to see the things showing their lifestyle. Truly, the visit increased our knowledge greatly. We have had a rich past.

Abhilash