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Samacheer Kalvi 9th English Solutions Prose Chapter 7 A Birthday Letter - Text Book Back Questions and Answers

Chapter 7 A Birthday Letter

Question 1.
From which prison did Nehru write this letter?
Answer:
Nehru wrote the letter from Central Prison, Naini, in Uttar Pradesh.

Question 2.
Did Nehru send any presents to Indira?
Answer:
No, Nehru did not send any present to Indira.

Question 3.
Which historical character inspired young Indira?
Answer:
The historical character who inspired young Indira was Joan of Arc.

Question 4.
What helps ordinary men and women to become heroes?
Answer:
History helps ordinary men and women to become heroes.

Question 5.
Who is addressed as ‘Babuji’?
Answer:
Mahatma Gandhiji is addressed as Bapuji.

Question 6.
What should the soldiers of India respect?
Answer:
The soldiers of India should respect India’s honour.

TextBook Questions and Answers

A. Answer the following questions in one or two sentences.

Question 1.
Why could not Nehru send any present to Indira?
Answer:
Nehru could not send any presents to Indira because he was in prison.

Question 2.
What cannot be stopped even by the high walls of prisons?
Answer:
Nehru’s letters cannot be stopped even by the high walls of prisons.

Question 3.
Why did Nehru dislike sermonizing?
Answer:
Nehru has always thought that the best way to find what is right is not by giving a sermon but by talking and discussing.

Question 4.
What does history tell us?
Answer:
“History tells us that whole person become interested in a great cause”.

Question 5.
What do ordinary men and women usually think of?
Answer:
Ordinary men and women are not usually heroic. They think of their bread and butter, of their children, of their household worries, and the like.

Question 6.
When do ordinary men and women become heroes?
Answer:
Ordinary men and women become heroes when history helps them.

Question 7.
What does the phrase ‘great drama’ refer to?
Answer:
The great drama refers to India’s freedom movements.

Question 8.
Why are the freedom fighters under Gandhi not afraid of anything?
Answer:
The freedom fighters under Gandhi do everything with no room for secrecy or hiding. So they are not afraid of anything.

B. Answer the following in about 80-100 words each.

Question 1.
Explain the important elements of Nehru’s letter?
Answer:
Pandit Nehru was imprisoned in Naini jail. As he was not able to send a gift to Indira on her birthday, he sends her a letter. Though presents are appreciated, letters can equally be cherished as gifts. Nehru did not like to sermonize or give advice. We have learned that it is important to do things without fear. We should recognize right from wrong. While facing problems, we can resolve them by discussing them with near and dear ones.

The value of the contribution of our leaders to fight for freedom and the value of qualities exhibited by these leaders. The two factors that make ordinary men heroes are, (i) full faith in a great cause and (ii) love and respect for the nation. Mahatma Gandhi inspired millions of people to fight for freedom. Nehru wants Indira to develop qualities like respect for her country’s honour, trust, patriotism, etc.

(OR)

Jawaharlal Nehru is in Naini prison. He usually gives a present to his young daughter Indira who is 13. But now he cannot do so. He writes a birthday letter to her as her present. He reminds of the historical character Joan of Arc. He empasises the significance of historical events. History even helps common people to become heroes. Great leaders inspire ordinary people to do noble deeds.

He admires Babuji whose magic message from the prison has stolen the hearts of India’s millions. It has made all to participate in the freedom movement. He sites the people working with no secrecy or hiding. Nehru wishes Indira to do anything not secretly. If she does so she will group up unafraid serene and unruffled, whatever may happen. Finally, he blesses her that she may grow into a brave soldier in India’s service.

“Openness can bring happiness, courage, and success”.

Question 2.
Imagine yourself as Indira and write a reply letter to your father, Nehru for the letter you received on your birthday?
Answer:

C. Match the words with correct synonym and Antonym from the table.

Answer:

Think and answer:

Question 1.
What is the difference between an opinion and a fact?
Answer:

• An opinion is one’s feelings or thoughts about somebody.
• A fact is a piece of information that can be proved to be true.

D. Identify, whether the following statements are of OPINION or FACT.

Question 1.
On your birthday you have been in the habit of receiving presents and good wishes.
Answer:
Fact

Question 2.
I have liked my talks with you.
Answer:
Fact

Question 3.
The best way to find what is wrong and right is by discussing.
Answer:
Fact

Question 4.
A letter can hardly take the place of a talk.
Answer:
Opinion

Question 5.
For the desire to hide anything means that you are afraid.
Answer:
Opinion

Listening:

E. Listen to the dialogue and answer the following questions.

Question 1.
Aadhav and Raghav are ……………..
(a) brothers
(b) friends
(c) colleagues
(d) classmates
Answer:
(a) brothers

Question 2.
The brothers are planning to celebrate their ………………….. wedding anniversary.
(a) uncle’s
(b) parents’
(c) grandparents’
(d) sister’s
Answer:
(b) parents’

Question 3.
The wedding anniversary is on ………………….
(a) March 2^nd
(b) April 2^nd
(c) May 2^nd
(d) June 2^nd
Answer:
(b) April 2^nd

Question 4.
As part of the celebration, the brothers have planned to make their parents to …………………….
(a) visit an orphanage
(b) donate some money
(c) plant a mango sapling
(d) conduct a game
Answer:
(c) plant a mango sapling

Question 5.
State whether the statement is true or false.
Answer:
The brothers have decided to borrow money for the wedding anniversary celebration. – False

Reading:

F. Answer the following questions based on the given reading passage.

Question 1.
What is the name of her diary?
Answer:
The name is Anne Frank’s Diary Entry.

Question 2.
Why did Anne want to exchange the book ‘Camera Obscura’?
Answer:
Anne wanted to exchange the book Camera Obscura’ as her sister Margot already had it.

Question 3.
Who baked the homemade cookies?
Answer:
Anne Frank herself baked the homemade cookies.

Question 4.
What game did Anne choose to play?
Answer:
Anne chose volleyball to play.

Question 5.
Which gift did Anne value the most?
Answer:
Anne valued the gift from Kitty the most.

Speaking:

G. Imagine you are going to celebrate your forthcoming birthday at an orphanage/ old-age home. Deliver a short speech about your birthday celebration by using the following hints.

“Be brave and all the rest follows”.

Short Speech:
Respect Headmaster, teachers, and my dear friends. I would like to deliver a short speech about celebrating my birthday in an orphanage. It was really an interesting day, as it was my first time going to an orphanage. Since it was my birthday, I decided to do something different this year. I decided to celebrate my birthday at an orphanage. My parents were really happy with the idea.

As we entered the place, we were welcomed by a friendly old lady in a green saree. She took us to the room where the inmates were waiting for us. We entered the room and were welcomed by smiling faces. There were many children who were young to me and some of them were of my own age. They too were excited like me.

My parents asked me to cut the cake. I cut the cake. All sang the birthday chorus and greeted me. I gifted all of them with little presents which I had bought for them. They had prepared a handmade card for me. I was moved.

We sang and danced after that and even played games like musical chairs and passing the parcel. There was a girl named Angeline. She was the smallest of them all. She was only three years old. She was cute and chubby. I gave her a teddy bear which she hugged and thanked me.

Children of my age were very friendly, we talked about our favourite shows and hobbies. Some of them even showed their talents by playing the guitar and drums. The children seemed happy that they had such a nice time. It was indeed a nice day after all and I was really happy that I could spend some time pleasantly with such wonderful children whom God loves so much.

Thank you one and all.

Writing:

H. Write a meaningful paragraph using the hints given below.

Mahesh – celebrates – 14th birthday – an old-age home – family, friends – informs home in advance – delegates tasks – friends buy things necessary – arrives home early – decorates place – balloons, colour papers – inmates gathered – cuts cake – sing-song, claps – distributes cakes – expresses his feelings – gets blessings – offers things – bedsheets, footwear, etc. needed – fun, entertainment – happy and content.

Birthday Celebration:

There was a boy named Mahesh. He wanted to celebrate his birthday at an old home. It was his 14th birthday. His parents agreed with his suggestion. Mahesh informed his friends and relatives well in advance. He delegated various tasks to his friends. His friends became active and they bought all the necessary things.

On that day they arrived at the home early. They decorated with balloons and colour papers. Mahesh came there with his parents. Mahesh cut his birthday cake amidst grand applause. There were singing and clapping.

Mahesh expressed his joyful feelings. He gave the cakes to all. He offered the aged people bedsheets, footwear, etc. He got the blessings from the old people at home. There were enough fun and entertainment at the function. The inmates thanked Mahesh for his kindness and goodwill. All were happy and contented.

Grammar:

A. Choose the correct determiner.

1. Could you bring me …………………. tools I left in the garden? (this, those, these)
2. ……………….. Earth revolves around the sun. (the, a, an)
3. I found …………………… one rupee coin in the playground while playing, (a, an, the)
4. There aren’t ………………… students in the library, (much, many, a lot)
5. It was ……………………. unforgettable experience, (a, an, the)
6. I haven’t got ………………….. pictures in my bedroom, (some, any, many)
7. He said that he wanted to become ………………….. engineer, (a, an, the)
8. Kokila gave a pen to …………………….. child in the classroom on her birthday, (any, all, each)
9. I’ve got to solve ………………….. maths problems before I go to sleep, (all, some, any)
10. India is …………………. largest democracy in the world, (a, an, the)
11. My father doesn’t drink …………………… coffee, (much, many, a lot)
12. I always keep ………………….. money in my wallet for emergencies, (any, every, some)
13. This year we are celebrating my sister’s ……………………. birthday, (a, two, second)
14. I have ………………….. pencils with me. (a, three, third)
15. ‘What is that noise?’ I think it is ………………….. airplane, (a, an, the)

Answers:

1. those
2. the
3. a
4. many
5. an
6. any
7. an
8. each
9. some
10. the
11. much
12. some
13. second
14. three
15. an

Reported speech. (Indirect speech). Conversion of direct speech into indirect speech.

B. Observe the following call-outs. Reporter (C) has reported the sentences of Speaker (A). Now, help Reporter (C) report the rest of the sentences of Speaker(A).

C. Report the following sentences.

Question 1.
Banu said, “Do not spoil the eco-system.” Banu advised not to spoil the ecosystem.
Answer:
Banu advised if he had booked the tickets to Delhi.

Question 2.
Pranav said, “Have you booked the tickets to Delhi?”
Answer:
Pranav asked if he had booked the tickets to Delhi.

Question 3.
Rekha said to Tilak, “When are we leaving to our native?”
Answer:
Rekha asked Tilak when they were leaving to their native.

Question 4.
Sujith said, “Ryan, you should get up early in the morning.”
Answer:
Sujith told Ryan that he should get up early in the morning.

Question 5.
Vivaan said to his mother, “Can you, please, buy me a hot chocolate?”
Answer:
Vivaan requested his mother if she could buy him a hot chocolate.

Question 6.
“Tomorrow 1 have to take a test in English”, said Sudar.
Answer:
Sudar said that he had to take a test in English the next day.

Question 7.
Pragathi said to her sister, “I need your help to arrange the books in the shelf.” Pragathi told her sister that she needed her help to arrange the book in the shelf?
Answer:
Pragathi told her sister that she needed her help to arrange the book in the self.

Question 8.
“Why don’t you use crayons for colouring?” said Philip to his son.
Answer:
Philip asked his son why he didn’t use crayons for colouring.