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Class 8 English Verghese Kurien – I Too Had A Dream Question Answers
Class 8 English Chapter 6 Question Answer Odia Medium
Let us do these activities before we read
(ଚାଲ ପଢ଼ିବା ପୂର୍ବରୁ ଏହି କାର୍ଯ୍ୟଗୁଡ଼ିକୁ କରିବା ।)
I. Arrange the worldwide means of communication given below in the timeline provided. Share your answers with your classmates and teacher.
ଯୋଗାଯୋଗ ମାଧ୍ୟମରେ କ୍ରମବିକାଶ ନିମ୍ନରେ ଦିଆଯାଇଛି । ଏହିଗୁଡ଼ିକୁ ବ୍ୟବସ୍ଥିତ କର ।
Answer:
carrier pigeons → telegraph → postcard → telephone → mobile phone → email
II. Work in pairs and discuss the following things. Share your answers with your classmates and teacher.
(ଦୁଇଜଣିଆ ଦଳରେ କାମ କର ଓ ନିମ୍ନଲିଖତଗୁଡ଼ିକୁ ଆଲୋଚନା କର । ତୁମ ଉତ୍ତରକୁ ସହପାଠୀ ଓ ଶିକ୍ଷକଙ୍କ ସହ ଆଲୋଚନା କର ।)
Question 1.
The reasons for change in the means of communication over the years.
(ବର୍ଷ ବର୍ଷ ଧରି ଯୋଗାଯୋଗ ମାଧ୍ୟମର କାରଣ କ’ଣ ?)
Answer:
The means of communication has been changed over the years. In the past people used messengers and letters to send news. After that telephones and radios were used to send messages. But today we have mobile phones, internet and video calls. These changes make communication faster and easier.
Question 2.
The means of communication that you prefer to use and the reason for your choice.
Answer:
I prefer to use the mobile phone to talk and send messages along with video calls. It is very easy to use. I can also send pictures, videos and voice messages quickly to my family and friend easily.
Question 3.
Communication through social media: its benefits and precautions that one should take against its misuse.
(ସାମାଜିକ ଗଣମାଧ୍ୟମ ଜରିଆରେ ଯୋଗାଯୋଗ : ଏହାର ସୁବିଧା ଏବଂ ଏହାର ଭୁଲ ବ୍ୟବହାର ବିରୋଧରେ ଜଣେ କି ପଦକ୍ଷେପ ନେବା ଉଚିତ ।)
Answer:
Communication through social media helps use keep connected with everyone we want. Its benefits are countless. We can share our ideas, news and photos with our friends and family. But we must be very careful when we talk to strangers. We shouldn’t share our personal information to others. We should always use privacy setting and in case of confusion we must take the help of our family members.
Let us discuss:
ଆସନ୍ତୁ ଆଲୋଚନା କରିବା:
A fact is something that can be proven true or false. A fact is not based on people’s beliefs. An opinion on the other hand is a belief, feeling or judgement, and can vary from one person to another. An opinion cannot be proven.
(ତଥ୍ୟ (fact) ଏକ ଜିନିଷ ଯାହାକୁ ସତ୍ୟ କିମ୍ବା ମିଥ୍ୟା ବୋଲି ପ୍ରମାଣ କରାଯାଇପାରିବ । ତଥ୍ୟ ଲୋକଙ୍କର `ବିଶ୍ଵାସ ଉପରେ ପ୍ରତିଷ୍ଠିତ ନୁହେଁ । କିନ୍ତୁ ମତାମତ (opinion) ଏକ ବିଶ୍ଵାସ, ଅନୁଭୂତି କିମ୍ବା ବିଚାର ଯାହା ବ୍ୟକ୍ତି ବ୍ୟକ୍ତି ମଧ୍ୟରେ ଭିନ୍ନ ହୋଇଥାଏ ।)
I. Identify which of the following statements are facts and which are opinions. Share your answers with your classmates and teacher.
(ନିମ୍ନଲିଖ୍ତ ଉକ୍ତିଗୁଡ଼ିକ ମଧ୍ୟରୁ କେଉଁଗୁଡ଼ିକ ତଥ୍ୟ ଓ କେଉଁଗୁଡ଼ିକ ମତାମତ ଚିହ୍ନାଅ । ତୁମର ଉପରକୁ ସହପାଠୀ ଓ ଶିକ୍ଷକଙ୍କ ସହ ବିନିମୟ କର ।)
1. But speaking on the telephone only gives us an immediate but fleeting joy.
Answer: Opinion
2. I started my working life soon after our country became independent.
Answer: Fact
3. To be quite honest, service to our nation’s farmers was not the career I had envisioned for myself.
Answer: Opinion
4. I knew I could make a more meaningful contribution by working here in Anand, Gujarat.
Answer: Opinion
5. Values that I saw in my mentor and supporter here in Anand-Tribhuvandas Patel.
Answer: Fact
6. Life is a privilege, and to waste it would be wrong.
Answer: Opinion
7. I hope that you, too, will discover, as I did, that failure is not about not succeeding.
Answer: Opinion
8. ……….. the magnificent ceremony in which the President awarded me the Padma Vibhushan in 1999 ?
Answer: Fact
Let us think and reflect
(ଚାଲ ଚିନ୍ତା କରିବା ଓ ବିଚାର କରିବା)
Read the given extracts and answer the questions that follow.
(ନିମ୍ନରେ ଥିବା ଅନୁଚ୍ଛେଦଟିକୁ ପଢ଼ ଓ ପରବର୍ତୀ ପ୍ରଶ୍ନଗୁଡ଼ିକର ଉତ୍ତର ଦିଅ ।)
1. In today’s fast-paced world we have become so addicted to instant communication that we prefer to use a telephone. But speaking on the telephone only gives us an immediate but fleeting joy. Writing is different. Writing-even if it is a letter not only conveys our present concerns and views of the events taking place around us but it becomes a possession that can be treasured and re-read over the years, with great, abiding pleasure.
(i) Fill in the blank given below by selecting the correct option from the brackets.
(ବନ୍ଧନୀ ମଧ୍ଯରୁ ସଠିକ୍ ବିକଳ୍ପ ବାଛି ନିମ୍ନରେ ଥିବା ଶୂନ୍ୟସ୍ଥାନ ପୂରଣ କର ।)
When the writer refers to a ‘fast-paced world’, he is speaking of a world where______.
(communication happens quickly but lacks depth/people have more time to write and reflect)
Answer:
communication happens quickly but lacks depth
(ii) Select the option that applies correctly to both Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
(ଉଭୟ Assertion (A) ଏବଂ Reason (R) ପାଇଁ ପ୍ରୟୋଗ ହୋଇପାରୁଥିବା ବିକଳ୍ପଟି ବାଛ ।)
(A): Writing letters can be treasured and re-read over the years.
(R): Speaking on the telephone provides long lasting joy.
A. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
C. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
D. Both (A) and (R) are false.
Answer:
C. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(iii) Identify whether the statement given below is true or false.
(ନିମ୍ନଲିଖ୍ତ ଉକ୍ତିଟି ସତ୍ୟ କିମ୍ବା ମିଥ୍ୟା ଚିହ୍ନଟ କର ।)
The writer feels that letter-writing is a class apart from other kinds of writing.
Answer: True
(iv) Which of the following is the most appropriate title for the given extract?
(ପ୍ରଦତ୍ତ ଉଦ୍ଧୃତାଂଶ ପାଇଁ କେଉଁଟି ଉପଯୁକ୍ତ ଶୀର୍ଷକ ହେବ ?)
A. The Rise of Instant Communication
B. The Fleeting Delight of Phone Calls
C. The Lasting Joy of Written Words
D. Living in a Fast-paced World
Answer:
C. The Lasting Joy of Written Words
Your grandmother too made an important choice. She knew, in those early days, life in Anand could not offer even the simple comforts that we take for granted today. However, she ardently supported my choice to live and work in Anand. That choice of your grandmother to stand by me has given me an everlasting strength, always ensuring that I shouldered my responsibilities with poise.
(i) Pick out the line that tells you the grandmother shared her husband’s dedication to a greater cause ?
(ଯେଉଁ ଧାଡ଼ି ଜେଜେମା’ ତାଙ୍କ ସ୍ଵାମୀଙ୍କର ମହାନ୍ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟ ସାଧନ ଉଦ୍ଦେଶ୍ୟରେ ତ୍ୟାଗରେ ଅଂଶଗ୍ରହଣ କରିଥିବା କଥା କହିଛି ବାଛ ?)
Answer:
She gave up comforts to support her husband’s choice to serve farmers.
(ii) Complete the following with the correct option from the two given in brackets.
(ବନ୍ଧନୀରେ ପ୍ରଦତ୍ତ ଦୁଇଟି ବିକଳ୍ପ ମଧ୍ୟରୁ ସଠିକ୍ ବିକଳ୍ପ ବାଛି ନିମ୍ନଲିଖତ ବାକ୍ୟକୁ ପୂରା କର ।)
The fact that the writer (grandfather) praises his wife tells us that he ………. (truly values/quietly accepts) her role in his life.
Answer:
truly values
(iii) Complete the following sentence with the correct option from those given below.
(ନିମ୍ନରେ ପ୍ରଦତ୍ତ ବିକଳ୍ପଗୁଡ଼ିକ ମଧ୍ୟରୁ ସଠିକ୍ ବିକଳ୍ପ ବାଛି ବାକ୍ୟଟିକୁ ପୂରା କର ।)
Based on the information in the extract, we can infer that the grandmother had all of the following traits EXCEPT
A. encouraging
B. understanding
C. comforting
D. thoughtful
Answer:
C. comforting
(iv) Select the phrase that conveys- ‘showed grace under pressure and carried out my duties with dignity and confidence’.
Answer:
Shouldered my responsibilities with poise.
Answer the following questions.
(ନିମ୍ନଲିଖତ ପ୍ରଶ୍ନଗୁଡ଼ିକର ଉତ୍ତର ଦିଅ ।)
Question 1.
What event does Dr. Kurien give to his grandson Sidharth receiving the Padma Vibhushan ?
(ପଦ୍ମ ବିଭୂଷଣ ପାଇଲାବେଳେ Dr. Kurien ତାଙ୍କର ନାତିକୁ କେଉଁ ଘଟଣାଟି କହିଥିଲେ ?)
Ans.
Dr. Kurien refers to the award ceremony which was held in Delhi in 1999. The President of India conferred upon him the Padma Vibhusan. He recollects the event fondly. His grandson, Siddharth wore the medal and asked whether he could keep it.
Question 2.
How did Dr. Kurien’s decision to join the cooperative in Anand affect his life ?
(Dr. Kurien ଙ୍କର ନିଷ୍ପତ୍ତି ଆନନ୍ଦରେ cooperative ରେ ଯୋଗଦାନ ତାଙ୍କ ଜୀବନକୁ କିପରି ପ୍ରଭାବିତ କଲା ?)
Answer:
Dr. Kurien’s decision to join the cooperative of diary farmers in Anand changed his life completely. Though it was not his career, he became a way of meaningful service to the farmers of the nation. His decision shaped to bring dairy revolution in India. He spent a life of integrity and responsibility.
Question 3.
Dr. Kurien’s decision to work in Anand reveals his values and sense of duty. Explain.
(ଆନନ୍ଦରେ କାମକରିବା Dr. Kurien ଙ୍କର ଜୀବନର ମୂଲ୍ୟବୋଧ ଓ କର୍ତ୍ତବ୍ୟବୋଧ ସୂଚାଉଛି । ବାଖ୍ୟା କର ।
Answer:
Dr. Kurien shares how he started his career just after India got her independence. He could pursue his career in engineering, the army or abroad. But he got involved with a small dairy in Anand. His decision to work in Anand reveals that he chose to dedicate his life to improve the condition of rural farmers. His decision reflects his deep values of humility, integrity and sense of duty to national progress.
Question 4.
Why did Dr. Kurien write the letter to his grandson?
(Dr. Kurien ତାଙ୍କ ନାତି ପାଖକୁ ଚିଠି ଲେଖୁଥିଲେ କାହିଁକି ?)
Answer:
Dr. Kurien wrote an emotional letter to his grandson, Siddharth from Anand. He wanted his grandson to share his life experiences. He hoped the world one day inspire him and future generations to realise the importance of serving others and living with integrity. He encourages young people to use their talents and contribute to the common good.
Question 5.
According to Dr. Kurien “life is a privilege and it is wrong to waste it”. What is your opinion on this?
Answer:
According to Dr Kurien “Life is a previlege and it is wrong to waste it. He believes that life is a precious gift. Wasting it on selfish intention means missing out the opportunity to help others. He encourages young people to use their talents, take responsibility and contribute to the common good.
Question 6.
What message does Dr. Kurien want to convey about selfless service and its long-term impact on the society?
(ନିଃସ୍ୱାର୍ଥପର ସେବା ଓ ଏହାର ସମାଜ ଉପରେ ଦୀର୍ଘକାଳୀନ ପ୍ରଭାବ ସମ୍ବନ୍ଧରେ Dr. Kurien କେଉଁ ବାର୍ତ୍ତା ଦେବାକୁ ଚାହିଁଛନ୍ତି ?)
Answer:
Dr. Kurien says that selfless service can have a significant impact on the society. He believes that dedication and welfare of others bring true reward. By dedicating his life to the rural India, he understood that helping others can create stronger communities, economic empowerment and social justice. He advises the young generation to treat life as a previlege and it shouldn’t be wasted. He says that true rewards in life come from meaningful contributions.
Let us learn (ଆସ ଶିଖୁବା) :
I. Replace the underlined words in each sentence with the correct synonym from the box. You may refer to a dictionary.
(ପ୍ରତ୍ୟେକ ବାକ୍ୟରେ ଥିବା ରେଖାଙ୍କିତ ଶବ୍ଦ ସ୍ଥାନରେ ଏହାର ସଠିକ୍ ପ୍ରତିଶବ୍ଦ କୋଠରିରୁ ଆଣି ବସାଅ । ତୁମେ ଏକ ଶବ୍ଦକୋଷ ଅନୁସରଣ କରିପାର ।)
1. He received the award in a magnificent ceremony.
Answer: magnificent – splendid
2. I felt a fleeting joy when I received the appreciation for my song.
Answer: fleeting – momentary
3. With today’s instant communication, we can share information across the world in seconds.
Answer: instant – swift
4. Our school focuses on the core values-collaboration, innovation, and unity.
Answer: core- essential
5. My teacher’s advice on time management is a valuable reminder of the importance of planning.
Answer: valuable – useful
6. Reading books and listening to music can give abiding pleasure that will last forever.
Answer: abiding – lifelong
II. Match the expressions from the text in Column 1 with their meanings in Column 2.
(Column 1 ରେ ଥିବା ପାଠ୍ୟ ବିଷୟର ଅଭିବ୍ୟକ୍ତିଗୁଡ଼ିକୁ Column 2 ରେ ଥିବା ସେଗୁଡ଼ିକର ଅର୍ଥ ସହିତ ମିଳାଅ ।)
Answer:
| Column 1 | Column 2 |
| 1. in all humility | (iv) being humble and having no feeling of self-importance |
| 2. hold their heads high | (vi) be confident and have a positive feeling |
| 3. to be quite honest | (i) to speak in a truthful way |
| 4. to the best of your ability | (ii) doing something using all your skills, talents, and knowledge |
| 5. looked at in awe | (iii) observed with great respect and wonder |
| 6. somewhere deep down | (v) in the innermost part of the self |
III. Make as many words as you can out of the following words. One example has been done for you.
(ନିମ୍ନଲିଖତ ଶବ୍ଦଗୁଡ଼ିକରୁ ତୁମେ ଯେତେ ସମ୍ଭବ ଶବ୍ଦ ତିଆରି କର । ଗୋଟିଏ ଉଦାହରଣ ତୁମପାଇଁ କରି ଦିଆଯାଇଛି ।) (Questions with answer)
pain, train, main top, tin, fame, mate, fine, game, name, sad, fit, set, fist, site, fade, note, tone, near, gate, rate, giant, team, tame, heat
1. community – city, toy, tune, unity, mutiny, cot
2. important – port, part, ramp, point, ant, rat, pain, train, main, top, tin
3. magnificent — magic, gift, cent, tent, gain, main, fame, mate, fine, game, name
4. satisfied-said, side, date, safe, fist, sat, sad, fit, set, fast, site, fade
generation – ratio, gene, ring, rate, ear, rat, note, tone, near, gate, rate, giant achievement-time, cheat, vent, men, event, team, tame, heat
IV. Let us play a word game – antakshari.
(ଆସ ଅନ୍ତାକ୍ଷରୀ ଖେଳ ଖେଳିବା)
1. Write the synonym of the word according to the clues given below.
2. For example, the synonym of the first word, ‘IMPORTANT’ ends with the letter ‘T’. The synonym of the second word begins with “T”, ‘TROUBLE’. Then write the synonym of the third word starting with the letter ‘E’.
3. Now, continue with the word game. (Questions with Answer)
(i) major (synonym) – important
(ii) problem (synonym) – trouble
(iii) uneven (antonym) – even
(iv) related to post office – letter
(v) our moral duty – respensibility
(vi) related to time – years
(vii) prosperous (synonym) – successful
(viii)related to being alive – life
V. Study the highlighted punctuation marks in the following sentences from the text.
(ନିମ୍ନଲିଖତ ବାକ୍ୟଗୁଡ଼ିକରେ ପାଠ୍ୟ ବିଷୟରେ ଉଲ୍ଲିଖତ ବିରତି ଚିହ୍ନଗୁଡ଼ିକୁ ଅଧ୍ୟୟନ କର ।)
1. ……. but that you should not be satisfied in merely keeping my awards – the challenge before you was to earn your own rewards for the work that you did in your lifetime.
2. Writing — even if it is a letter not only conveys our present concerns and views of the events taking place around us, but it becomes a possession.
The highlighted punctuation is a long dash that can be used to link words or numbers or to create a pause in a sentence. There are two main types: the shorter en dash (-) and the longer em dash (—).
The en dash (-) represents a span or range in numbers or dates.
For example, it can indicate time periods, like ‘train operates June – September’ or page numbers, such as ‘refer to pages 50-75’ or to show scores, ‘India won the series 2-1′.
The em dash (—) is used to add extra information or to show a change in thought within a sentence. For example, “The exhibition-held in the main hall – features local artists.’ Or ‘I bumped into someone unexpected-my old teacher.’
Note: Do not add spaces around the dash and avoid overusing them.
Read the sentences below and insert either an em dash (-) or an en dash (-) suitably.
(ନିମ୍ନ ବାକ୍ୟଗୁଡ଼ିକୁ ପଢ଼ ଏବଂ ଉପଯୁକ୍ତ ଭାବେ em dash (–) କିମ୍ବା en dash (–) ବସାଅ ।)
(i) The conference will be held from March 15 March 20,
(ii) I have lived in Kanpur Raipur for five years now.
(iii) The artist known for her vibrant paintings will be showcasing her work in Guwahati.
(iv) The scores for the final match were 23.
(v) My favourite snacks samosas, pakoras, and jalebis are all from India.
(vi) The train journey from Belagavi Bengaluru takes less than ten hours.
(vii) I just finished reading the book it was absolutely amazing!
(viii) The event will take place on September 1 September 5.
Answer:
(i) The conference will be held from March 15 – March 20.
(ii) I have lived in Kanpur – Raipur for five years now.
(iii) The artist-known for her vibrant paintings – will be showcasing her work in Guwahati.
(iv) The scores for the final match were 2-3.
(v) My favourite snacks samosas, pakoras, and jalebis are all from India.
(vi) The train journey from Belagavi – Bengaluru takes less than ten hours.
(vii) I just finished reading the book it was absolutely amazing!
(viii) The event will take place on September 1 – September 5.
VI. Study the highlighted words in the following sentences from the text.
(ପାଠ୍ୟ ବିଷୟରୁ ନିମ୍ନଲିଖତ ବାକ୍ୟଗୁଡ଼ିକରେ ଉଲ୍ଲିଖତ ଶବ୍ଦଗୁଡ଼ିକୁ ଅଧ୍ୟୟନ କର ।)
1. We told you that of course, this medal was yours as much as it was mine…
2. …who were trying to gain control over their lives.
3. I have always emphasised that it’s a recognition of the achievements of many people…
In the given sentences, ‘yours’ and ‘theirs’ indicate possession-something belonging to you and them, respectively. But, ‘it’s’ does not indicate possession rather is the contracted form of ‘it is’.
Note the following differences
(ନିମ୍ନଲିଖତ ପାର୍ଥକ୍ୟଗୁଡ଼ିକୁ ଲକ୍ଷ୍ୟ କର ।)
It’s is the contraction of ‘it is’ or ‘it has’
• It’s getting dark outside.
Its indicates that something belongs to you.
• The dog wagged its tail.
You’re is the contraction of ‘you are’
• You’re going to love this book.
Your: indicates that something belongs to you.
• Can I have one of your books?
They’re is the contraction of “they are’
• They’re coming to the field trip.
Their indicates possession
• We should contact their manager.
Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct word from the options given in the brackets.
(ବନ୍ଧନୀ ମଧ୍ଯରେ ପ୍ରଦତ୍ତ ବିକଳ୍ପଗୁଡ଼ିକ ମଧ୍ୟରୁ ସଠିକ୍ ଶବ୍ଦ ଚୟନ କରି ଶୂନ୍ୟସ୍ଥାନ ପୂରଣ କର ।)
(i) Please remember to bring …………(your/you’re) assignment book.
Answer: your
(ii) The team celebrated …………(their/they’re) victory after the match.
Answer: their
(iii) …………(its/it’s) important to stay hydrated during the hot summer days.
Answer: it’s
(iv) I can’t believe …………(your/you’re) going to the mango festival today.
Answer: you’re
(v) The students said …………(they’re/their) excited for the field trip tomorrow.
Answer: they’re
(vi) The tree lost …………(its/it’s) leaves in the winter.
Answer: its
VII. Read the following phrases from the text.
(ପାଠ୍ୟ ବିଷୟରୁ ନିମ୍ନଲିଖତ ବାକ୍ୟାଶଗୁଡ଼ିକୁ ପଢ଼ ।)
1. In today’s fast-paced world
2. On the telephone
3. With great, abiding pleasure
4. In the chapters that follow
5. At a certain time
6. With equal respect and love
The given phrases are Prepositional Phrases.
Prepositional phrases are groups of words that begin with a preposition and include a noun or pronoun as the object of the preposition. These phrases provide additional information about time, place, manner, cause, direction, or relationship.
Now, complete the following sentences with suitable prepositional phrases.
(ଏବେ ଉପଯୁକ୍ତ prepositional phrases ବ୍ୟବହାର କରି ନିମ୍ନଲିଖତ ବାକ୍ୟଗୁଡ଼ିକୁ ପୂରା କର ।) (Questions with Answer)
(i) The children played happily in the garden.
(ii) Nisha placed the vase on the table.
(iii) We discussed the project in the meeting.
(iv) Preethi found the lost book under the bed.
(v) The cat slept on the sofa.
VIII. Rearrange the following jumbled words and phrases into meaningful sentences.
(ଏପଟ ସେପଟ ହୋଇଥିବା ଶବ୍ଦ ଓ ବାକ୍ୟାଶଗୁଡ଼ିକୁ ପୁନଃସଜିତ କରି ଅର୍ଥପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ବାକ୍ୟ ଗଠନ କର ।)
1. barked/at the strangers/the dog/loudly/the house/walking by ……………….
Answer:
The dog barked loudly at the strangers walking by the home.
2. wrote/my classmate/during the/a story/summer vacations
Answer:
My classmate wrote a story during the summer vacations. enjoyed/under the trees/they/by the lake/a picnic
3. enjoyed/under the trees/they/by the lake/a picnic
Answer:
They enjoyed the picnic under the trees by the lake.
4. in his/grandfather’s room/hung/he/the painting
Answer:
He hung the painting in his grandfather’s room.
5. studied/with great determination/for/students/the/exam
Answer:
The students studied with great determination for the exam.
Let us listen (ଆସ ଶୁଣିବା) :
I. You will listen to the passage about Evelyn Glennie’s journey in overcoming her hearing loss through music and turning a physical disability into a success story. (Transcript for teacher on page 100)
(ତୁମେ ଯାତ୍ରା ବିଷୟରେ ଯାହା ସଙ୍ଗୀତ ମାଧ୍ୟମରେ ତାଙ୍କ ଶ୍ରବଣ ଦୋଷକୁ ଅତିକ୍ରମ କରି ଏକ ଶାରୀରିକ ଅକ୍ଷମତାକୁ ଏକ ଫଳପ୍ରଦ କାହାଣୀରେ ରୂପାନ୍ତରିତ କରିଥିଲେ ତାହା ଶୁଣିବ ।) After listening, match the words given in Column 1 with their meanings given in Column 2. (ଶୁଣିସାରିବା ପରେ ସ୍ତମ୍ଭ ‘୧’ ରେ ଥିବା ଶବ୍ଦଗୁଡ଼ିକୁ ସ୍ତମ୍ଭ ‘୨’ ରେ ଥିବା ସେଗୁଡ଼ିକର ଅର୍ଥ ସହ ମିଳାଅ ।)
Answer:
| Column 1 | Column 2 |
| 1. percussionist | (i) a person who plays drums and similar instruments |
| 2. impaired | (v) damaged or weakend |
| 3. vibrations | (iv) physical sensations caused by sound damaged or weakened |
| 4. determination | (ii) the ability to keep going despite difficulties |
| 5. gradual | (iii) slow and steady over time |
II. Listen to the passage once again and state whether the statements given below are true or false.
(ଅନୁଚ୍ଛେଦଟି ଆଉ ଥରେ ଶୁଣ ଏବଂ ନିମ୍ନ ପ୍ରଦତ୍ତ ଉକ୍ତିଗୁଡ଼ିକ ସତ୍ୟ କିମ୍ବା ମିଥ୍ୟାକୁହ ।)
1. Evelyn Glennie became deaf suddenly.
Answer: False
2. Her headmistress ignored the signs of her hearing loss.
Answer: False
3. Ron Forbes was a percussionist who helped Evelyn.
Answer: True
4. Evelyn used her skin and bones to sense music.
Answer: True
5. She gave up on music after her diagnosis.
Answer: False
III. Answer the following questions in one or two words.
(ଗୋଟିଏ କିମ୍ବା ଦୁଇଟି ଶବ୍ଦରେ ନିମ୍ନଲିଖତ ପ୍ରଶ୍ନଗୁଡ଼ିକର ଉତ୍ତର ଦିଅ ।)
1. How did Evelyn turn her disability into strength?
(Evelyn କିପରି ଶାରୀରିକ ଅକ୍ଷମତାକୁ ଶକ୍ତିରେ ରୂପାନ୍ତରିତ କରିଥିଲେ ?)
Answer: by sensing vibration.
2. What role did Ron Forbes play in her life?
(ତାଙ୍କ ଜୀବନରେ Ron Forbes ଙ୍କର କ’ଣ ଭୂମିକା ଥିଲା ?)
Ans. mentor/percussionist
3. What lessons can we learn from Evelyn’s story about how to treat others who have different abilities or challenges?
(Evelyn ଙ୍କ କାହାଣୀରୁ ଶାରୀରିକ ଅକ୍ଷମ ଲୋକମାନଙ୍କୁ କିପରି ବ୍ୟବହାର କରିବା ବିଷୟରେ କ’ଣ ଶିଖୁଲେ ?
Ans.
respect and support them
Let us Speak (ଆସ କହିବା) :
I. Read the highlighted word in the following sentence from the text.
(ପାଠ୍ୟ ବିଷୟରୁ ନିମ୍ନଲିଖତ ବାକ୍ୟରେ ଉଲ୍ଲିଖ୍ତ ଶବ୍ଦଗୁଡ଼ିକୁ ପଢ଼ ।)
That common good will present itself to you in many forms every day.
The highlighted word is pronounced with the stress on the second syllable.
PreSENT (verb) the stress is on the second syllable.
PREsent (noun) the stress is on the first syllable.
Now, read aloud the given words with the correct syllable stress according to the part of speech given in the brackets. (ବର୍ତ୍ତମାନ ନିମ୍ନଲିଖୂତ ଶବ୍ଦଗୁଡ଼ିକୁ ବନ୍ଧନୀ ମଧ୍ଯରେ ପ୍ରଦତ୍ତ Part of speech ଅନୁଯାୟୀ ସଠିକ୍ Syllable ସହ ବଡ଼ପାଟିରେ ପଢ଼ ।)
I. Read the highlighted words in the following sentence from the text.
(ପାଠ୍ୟ ବିଷୟରୁ ନିମ୍ନଲିଖୁତ ବାକ୍ୟଗୁଡ଼ିକରେ ଉଲ୍ଲେଖ୍ତ ଶବ୍ଦଗୁଡ଼ିକୁ ପଢ଼ ।)
….but it becomes a possession that can be treasured and re-read over the years, with great, abiding pleasure.
treasure [treh-Zhuh] pleasure [pleh-Zhuh]
In the highlighted words, -sure has a ‘Zhuh’ sound.
There are some words which end in -sure, but have a ‘shuh’ sound as in pressure [preh-shuh].
Now, read aloud the words given below with the ‘shuh’ or ‘zhuh’ sound.
(ଏବେ ନିମ୍ନ ପ୍ରଦତ୍ତ ଶବ୍ଦଗୁଡ଼ିକୁ ‘shih’ ବା ‘zhuh’ ଧ୍ଵନି ସହ
Answer:
Words with ‘zhuh’ sound – measure, leisure, enclosure, exclosure, composure
Words with ‘shuh’ sound – reassure, fissure, ensure, unsure
III. Pausing and chunking are techniques used when speaking, to organise information for the listener. Speakers can split what they say into smaller segments either individual words or groups of words-to convey ideas or emphasise key points clearly.
1. Read aloud the following lines from the poem.
(କବିତାର ଏହି ଧାଡ଼ିଗୁଡ଼ିକୁ ପଢ଼ ।)
Don’t Quit
When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, when the road you’re trudging seems all uphill, when the funds are low and the debts are high, and you want to smile but you have to sigh, when care is pressing you down a bit-rest if you must, but don’t you quit.
EDGAR ALBERT GUEST
Now, read the lines of the poem once again by taking a shorter pause (/) or a long pause (//). Notice which version is easier for a listener to follow and understand.
(ଏବେ କବିତାର ଧାଡ଼ିଗୁଡ଼ିକୁ ଅଳ୍ପ ସମୟ ବରିତି (/) ଓ ଦୀର୍ଘ ସମୟ ବିରତି (//) ସହି ପଢ଼ । କେଉଁ ରୂପଟି ସ୍ରୋତାଙ୍କ ପଢ଼ିବା ଓ ବୁଝିବା ପାଇଁ ସହଜ ହୋଇଛି ଲକ୍ଷ୍ୟ କର ।)
When things go wrong,/as they sometimes will,// when the road you’re trudging/seems all uphill,// when the funds are low/and the debts are high,// and you want to smile/but you have to sigh,// when care is pressing you down a bit/-rest if you must,/ but don’t you quit.//
Have you listened to this song in Hindi or in your language? Share with your classmates and teacher.
(ତୁମେ ଏହି କବିତାକୁ ହିନ୍ଦୀ କିମ୍ବା ନିଜ ଭାଷାରେ ଶୁଣିଛ କି ? ତୁମ ସହପାଠୀ ଓ ଶିକ୍ଷକଙ୍କ ସହ ବିନିମୟ କର ।)
Question 2.
Chunk the stanzas with (/) or (//) and read it aloud.
(ପଂକ୍ତିଟିକୁ (/) କିମ୍ବା (||) ଭାବେ ଚିହ୍ନିତ କରି ବଡ଼ ପାଟିରେ ପଢ଼ ।)
Life is queer with its twists and turns. As everyone of us sometimes learns. And many a fellow turns about when he might have won had he stuck it out. Don’t give up though the pace seems slow-you may succeed with another blow. Often the goal is nearer than it seems to a faint and faltering man.
Ans. Life is queer with its twists and turns. / As everyone of us sometimes learns. // And many a fellow turns about / when he might have won had he stuck it out. // Don’t give up/though the pace seems slow-you may succeed with another blow. // Often the goal is nearer than it seems / to a faint and faltering man. //
Let us write (ଆସ ଲେଖୁବା)
I. Here is a letter of a grandson to his grandparents. Read this letter and try to make necessary changes wherever needed. (Mind you. A letter to grandparents is an informal letter.)
(ଏଠାରେ ଜଣେ ନାତିର ତା’ ଜେଜେବାପାଙ୍କ ପାଖକୁ ଚିଠି ଅଛି । ଏହି ଚିଠିଟିକୁ ପଢ଼ ଏବଂ ଆବଶ୍ୟକସ୍ଥଳେ ଦରକାରୀ ସଂଶୋଧନ କର । ମନେରଖ ଜେଜେବାପାଙ୍କ ପାଖକୁ ଚିଠି ଏକ ଅନୌପଚାରିକ ପତ୍ର ।)
Answer:
Rohan Samantray, Pratapur, Badasahi
My dear Grandparents,
12 August 2025
My heartfelt congratulations to both of you for receiving the Best Grandparents Award from the collector of our district on 15th of August this year. Really, you are, my heroes for what you have been doing for me from my early childhood days.
Thank you for being the guiding force in my life, for teaching me to be brave and kind.
The stories that you have been telling me from the Ramayan and the Mohabharat is of much help to me now as I face some challenges in the hostel and also in my study. You have referred once the life of Lal Bahadur Shastri crossing the flooded river as a child. This episode has taught me the power of hard work and courage. I am really grateful for all these lessons that you have taught.
Grandfather, I am serious as you are not keeping good health these days. It is my request and also order to both of you to take care of your health. Before I close, thank you for sharing your wisdom and for being a source of inspiration and guidance. I am forever grateful to you.
Yours lovingly
Rohan Samantray
Let us explore (ଆସ ଅନ୍ଵେଷଣ କରିବା) :
I. The White Revolution led to a increase in milk production in India primarily due to the efforts of Dr. Verghese Kurien. Therefore, he is known as ‘the Milkman of India’.
The Green Revolution in India introduced high-yielding varieties of wheat and rice. It was initiated by Dr. M.S. Swaminathan. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1967, Padma Bhushan in 1972, Padma Vibushan in 1989, and Bharat Ratna in 2024.
The Blue Revolution focused on increasing fisheries production and productivity in India. This initiative was led by Dr. Hiralal Chaudhuri. In groups of four, research more information about these revolutions. Share your findings with your classmates and teacher.
(ଚାରିଜଣିଆ ଦଳରେ ଏହି ବିପ୍ଳବଗୁଡ଼ିକ ବିଷୟରେ ଅଧ୍ବକ ଅନୁସନ୍ଧାନ କରି ତଥ୍ୟ ସଂଗ୍ରହ କର । ପାଇଥିବା ତଥ୍ୟଗୁଡ଼ିକୁ ସହପାଠୀ ଓ ଶିକ୍ଷକଙ୍କ ସହ ବିନିମୟ କର ।)
Answer:
Let us explore:
White Revolution.
45 5000
- Leader:
Dr. Verghese Kurien
The Milkman of India - Period: started in 1970
- Key idea: Increase of milk production through a nationwide dairy development programme.
Results:
- India became the largest milk producer in the world. Improved income of the rural farmers.
- Set up cooperative societies like Amul.
- Help less depedence on milk imports.
Green Revolution:
Leader: Dr. M.S. Swaminathan, Father of Green Revolution in India. Period: Mid 1960s
Key idea: Use of high yielding seeds, chemical fertilizers, pesticides and modern agricultural equipment.
Results: Improved production of wheat and rice reducing food shortage in India. India became self sufficient in foodgrains.
Started storing food and created Food Corporation in India. Dr. Swaminathan was awarded Padmashri, Phadma Bhusan and Padma Vibhushan.
- Challenges: Punjab, Haryana, Western Uttar Pradesh met environmental problem.
Blue Revolution:
- Leader: Dr. Hiralal Choudhuri, Father of breading in fish.
- Period: Started in 1970s.
- Key idea: Increased fish production and aquaculture.
- Results: Improved inland and marine fish production in India. Improved rural employment.
- Help India became one of the largest producers of fish.
II. Vocational training for people in rural regions is provided by the Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS), under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India. The objective of JSS is to economically uplift the rural population by imparting essential skill-based training. This enables local trades to grow and creates new opportunities for the people in the region. Find out more about JSS with the help of the link given below.
https://jss.gov.in/staticPages
Answer:
Students will do this activity themselves.
III. Financial Literacy
Read the passage and discuss the questions given below.
(ଅନୁଚ୍ଛେଦଟିକୁ ‘ପଢ଼ ଏବଂ ନିମ୍ନ ପ୍ରଦତ୍ତ ପ୍ରଶ୍ନଗୁଡ଼ିକୁ ଆଲୋଚନା କର ।)
Financial literacy is an essential lifelong skill that should be taught to children from an early age. Preparing children with financial literacy skills is an investment for their future well-being. By imparting an understanding of money, saving, budgeting, and wise spending, we empower them to navigate the financial world with confidence as they grow up.
Whether it is managing a cooperative society, a start-up, or a household budget, financial literacy is an ongoing learning process that evolves as children grow and their understanding deepens. An introduction to concepts of saving, budgeting, investing, and responsible spending equips them with essential life skills. Children learn best through practical examples. Real-life situations help them understand the value of money and the importance of making wise financial choices.
Thinking critically before spending helps cultivate responsible habits. The concept of saving and investing can be explained through relatable examples, such as planting seeds that grow into trees bearing fruit. As children grow older, they will learn to differentiate between needs and wants, compare prices before making a purchase and understand importance of financial literacy.
Discuss in groups
(ଦଳଗତ ଆଲୋଚନା କର ।)
Question 1.
The importance of learning about money and saving from a young age. Share one example of it.
(ବାଲ୍ୟ ବୟସରୁ ଟଙ୍କା ବିଷୟରେ ଜ୍ଞାନପ୍ରାପ୍ତ ହେବା ଏବଂ ସଞ୍ଚୟ କରିବାର ଗୁରୁତ୍ଵ । ଗୋଟିଏ ଉଦାହରଣ ଦିଅ ।)
Answer:
Financial literacy is an essential skill to be tought to the children from an early age because it helps children learn the habits of understanding of money, saving budgeting and wise spending. It empowers them to navigate the financial world with confidence when they grow up.
Question 2.
Imagine you received some money as a gift. How would you decide whether to save it, spend it, or invest it? What factors would you consider ?
(କଳ୍ପନା କର ଯେ ତୁମେ ଟଙ୍କା ଆକାରରେ କିଛି ପୁରସ୍କାର ପାଇଲ । ତୁମେ ଏହାକୁ ସଞ୍ଚୟ କରିବ, ଖର୍ଚ୍ଚ କରିବ ନା ବିନିଯୋଗ କରିବ ତାହା ତୁମେ କିପରି ବିଚାର କରିବ । ତୁମେ କେଉଁ ଉପାଦାନଗୁଡ଼ିକ ଉପରେ ବିବେଚନା କରିବ ?)
Answer:
If I received some money as a gift, I would save a small part of it for future needs. I must invest a part of it if I want to grow the money over time. I would spend some amount of it on something useful. Factors like how urgent the needs are, how much money I have saved, and what investment options are available would be my consideration.
Question 3.
If you were in charge of planning a small event at school with a limited budget, how would you manage the money ?
(ତୁମେ ଯଦି ବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟରେ ସ୍ଵଳ୍ପ ଅର୍ଥରେ ଏକ କ୍ଷୁଦ୍ର ଉତ୍ସବ ପାଳନ ଦାୟିତ୍ଵରେ ରହିଥିଲ, ତେବେ ତୁମେ କିପରି ଅର୍ଥ ପରିଚାଳନା କରିଥିଲ ?)
Answer:
If I was in-charge of planning a small event at school, I would first list all the necessary items and activities required for the event. I would estimate their costs. After that I would spend on the most important things within the limited budget. I would make wise financial choices. I would keep a record of all expenses to avoid overspending.
Question 4.
Why is financial literacy important for everyone ?
(ସମସ୍ତଙ୍କ ପାଇଁ ଆର୍ଥିକ ସାକ୍ଷରତା କାହିଁକି ଗୁରୁତ୍ଵପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ?)
Answer:
Financial literacy is important for everyone because it helps children make wise decisions about managing money, saving, budgeting and investing. It also helps to improve confidence, to face financial problems and promotes responsible spending habits. Financial literacy ensures to understand the value of money and the importance of making wise financial choices.
Transcripts
A Tale Of Valour Major Somnath Sharma And The Battle Of Badgam
Let us listen (ฆ।વ ฐরীণ।) (refer to page 66)
I. You will listen to a talk about the Param Vir Chakra. As you listen, complete the sentences by filling in the blanks with one or two exact words or phrases you hear.
Answer:
Hello, everyone !
Let me tell you about the Param Vir Chakra. It is one of the most prestigious awards in India and signifies the ‘Wheel of the Ultimate Brave.’ This award is granted for ‘exemplary bravery in the presence of the enemy.’ This means that this award is given to someone who shows extraordinary courage and bravery while fighting the enemy.
The medal was instituted as a Gallantry Medal with retrospective effect from 15 August 1947 by Dr. Raj endra Prasad, the then President of India. The medal was designed by Mrs. Savitri Khanolkar, who drew inspiration from Sage Dadhichi, a Vedicrishi, who made the ultimate sacrifice by giving up his body so that the gods could create a deadly weapon called Vajra, or Thunderbolt, from his spine.
The Param Vir Chakra is cast in bronze. At its centre, on a raised circle, is the State Emblem of India. Surrounding it are four replicas of Indra’s Vajra, lined with lotus flowers. That, my dear friends, is the Param Vir Chakra, a true symbol of bravery.
Thank you.
Somebody’s Mother
Let us listen ( થાવ ตูสิจ। ) (refer to page 78)
I. You will listen to a woman read a special broadcast of the news. As you listen, arrange the pictures in the correct sequence of events that took place.
Answer:
Now, for the special broadcast, we bring you the story of a young hero whose courage has captured the nation’s heart.
On a fateful morning in Rajouri, young Rohan Ramchandra Bahir, a 15 -year-old student, became a local hero when he fearlessly saved the life of a woman who had fallen into the Domri River while washing clothes.
The 43-year-old woman was struggling to stay afloat in the strong currents, when Rohan, without a moment’s hesitation, leapt into the river, putting his own life at risk. With great determination and courage, Rohan managed to reach the woman and pull her to safety, despite the dangerous conditions of the river. Onlookers who witnessed the incident were in awe of the young boy’s bravery.
Rohan’s selfless act did not go unnoticed. His incredible courage was recognised at Vigyan Bhawan, where he was honoured with the prestigious Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2023 by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu. This remarkable young boy is now a symbol of heroism in his community, and his story is an inspiration to all. We commend Rohan for his bravery and for showing that age is no barrier when it comes to saving lives.
(Adapted)
Courtesy: Times of India
Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/they-know-nofear-childrens-acts-of-bravery-innovative-ideas-honoured/ articleshow/97261236.cms
II. You will once again listen to a special broadcast of the news. As you listen, complete the following sentences in one to three exact words.
Verghese Kurien – I Too Had A Dream
Let us listen (খাঘ હૂતિશ્વા) (refer to page 93)
I. You will listen to the passage about Evelyn Glennie’s journey in overcoming her hearing loss through music and turning a physical disability into a success story.
Answer:
Evelyn Glennie’s loss of hearing had been gradual. By the time she was 11 her performance in school had deteriorated and her headmistress urged her parents to take her to a specialist. It was then discovered that her hearing was severely impaired as a result of gradual nerve damage. “Everything suddenly looked black,” says Evelyn. But Evelyn was not going to give up. She was determined to lead a normal life and pursue her interest in music. One day she noticed a girl playing a xylophone and decided that she wanted to play it too. Most of the teachers discouraged her but percussionist Ron Forbes spotted her potential.
He began by tuning two large drums to different notes. “Don’t listen through your ears,” he would say, “try to sense it some other way.” Says Evelyn, “Suddenly I realised I could feel the higher drum from the waist up and the lower one from the waist down.” Forbes repeated the exercise, and soon Evelyn discovered that she could sense certain notes in different parts of her body. “I had learnt to open my mind and body to sounds and vibrations.” She explains, “It pours in through every part of my body. It tingles in the skin, my cheekbones and even in my hair.” The rest was sheer determination and hard work. She never looked back from that point onwards. And she got right to the top, the world’s most sought-after multi percussionist with a mastery of some thousand instruments.
Verghese Kurien – I Too Had A Dream Class 8 Summary
Let us read (ଆସ ପଢ଼ିବା) :
My dear Siddharth,
When did I write to you last? I have trouble even remembering! In today’s fast-paced world we have become so addicted to instant communication that we prefer to use a telephone. But speaking on the telephone only gives us an immediate but fleeting joy. Writing is different. Writing even if it is a letter-not only conveys our present concerns and views of the events taking place around us but it becomes a possession that can be treasured and re-read over the years, with great, abiding pleasure.
ପ୍ରିୟ ସିଦ୍ଧାର୍ଥ,
ମୁଁ ତୁମ ପାଖକୁ କେବେ ଶେଷ ଚିଠିଟି ଲେଖୁଥିଲି ? ମୁଁ ମନେରଖିବାରେ ଅସୁବିଧା ଅଛି । ଆଜିର ଦ୍ରୁତ ପରିବର୍ତ୍ତନଶୀଳ ଦୁନିଆରେ ଆମେ ଯୋଗାଯୋଗ ପାଇଁ ତ୍ଵରିତ ମାଧ୍ୟମକୁ ଏତେ ନିର୍ଭର କରୁଛୁ ଯେ ଟେଲିଫୋନ୍ ବ୍ୟବହାରକୁ ବେଶୀ ପସନ୍ଦ କରୁଛୁ । କିନ୍ତୁ ଟେଲିଫୋନ୍ ବାର୍ତ୍ତାଳାପ ଆମକୁ କ୍ଷିପ୍ର ଓ କ୍ଷଣିକ ଆନନ୍ଦ ଦେଇଥାଏ । ଚିଠି ଲେଖାଲେଖୁ କରିବା ଭିନ୍ନ କଥା । ଚିଠିଟିଏ ଲେଖୁବାଦ୍ଵାରା ଆମେ ବର୍ତ୍ତମାନ ସମୟର ଚିନ୍ତାଧାରା ଓ ଘଟଣାସମୂହକୁ ରୂପ ଦେଇଥାଉ । କିନ୍ତୁ ମୂଲ୍ୟବାନ୍ ଘଟଣା ଓ ମତାମତକୁ ଏଥିରେ ସାଇତି ରଖାଯାଏ ଏବଂ ବର୍ଷ ବର୍ଷ ପରେ ମଧ୍ୟ ଏହାକୁ ପଢ଼ିବାଦ୍ଵାରା ଅପାର ଆନନ୍ଦ ପାଇପାରିବା ।
You may not wish to read it all right away but, perhaps, a couple of decades or more from now, you will pick up these jottings of mine again and they will give you a deeper understanding of what I have done, and the reasons I pursued a life of service to our nation’s farmers. You will then discover in them a valuable reminder of the days just before the world entered the twenty-first century. And you may want to share my memories with those of your generation, or even younger, to provide a glimpse of the world your grandparents lived in and knew.
ତୁମେ ଏବେ ଏହାକୁ ପଢ଼ିବାକୁ ଇଚ୍ଛା କରି ନପାର, କିନ୍ତୁ ବୋଧହୁଏ ଦୁଇ ଦଶନ୍ଧି ପରେ କିମ୍ବା ଅଧିକ ସମୟ ପରେ ତୁମେ ମୋର ଏହି କ୍ଷୁଦ୍ର ଲେଖାଗୁଡ଼ିକୁ ପୁଣିଥରେ ପଢ଼ିବ ଓ ସେଗୁଡ଼ିକୁ ମୁଁ କ’ଣ ପାଇଁ କରିଛି ତାହା ପଢ଼ିଲେ ତୁମେ ଗଭୀର ଅନୁପ୍ରାଣିତ ହେବ । କାରଣ ମୁଁ ଦେଶର କୃଷକମାନଙ୍କ ପାଇଁ ଗୋଟିଏ ସେବାର ଜୀବନ ଅନୁସରଣ କରୁଥୁଲି । ଆମ ଦେଶ ଏକବିଂଶ ଶତାବ୍ଦୀରେ ପ୍ରବେଶ କରିବା ପୂର୍ବରୁ ତୁମେ ମୂଲ୍ୟବାନ୍ ଦିନଗୁଡ଼ିକୁ ସ୍ମରଣ କରିବ ଏବଂ ତୁମେ ମୋର ସ୍ମୃତିଗୁଡ଼ିକୁ ତୁମ ପିଢ଼ି କିମ୍ବା ଏପରିକି ତୁମଠାରୁ ସାନମାନଙ୍କୁ ତୁମେ ଏହି ଘଟଣାର ଏକ ଝଲକ ଦେବ । ତୁମେ ଜଣାଇଦେବ ଯେ କେଉଁ ବିଶ୍ଵରେ ତୁମର ଜେଜେବାପା ଓ ଜେଜେମାଆ ରହିଥିଲେ ଓ ସେମାନେ କ’ଣ ସବୁ ଜାଣିଥିଲେ ।
I started my working life soon after our country became independent. The noblest task in those days was to contribute in whatever way we could towards building an India of our dreams- a nation where our people would not only hold their heads high in freedom but would be free from hunger and poverty.
A nation where our people could live with equal respect and love for one another. A nation that would eventually be counted among the foremost nations of the world. It was then that I realised, in humility, that choosing to lead one kind of life means putting aside the desire to pursue other options. This transformation took place within me fifty years ago, when I agreed to work for a small cooperative of dairy farmers who were trying to gain control over their lives.
To be quite honest, service to our nation’s farmers was not the career I had envisioned for myself. But somehow, a series of events swept me along and put me in a certain time with a choice that would transform my life. I could have pursued a career in metallurgy and become the chief executive of a large company. Or, opted for a commission in the Indian Army and maybe retired as a general. Or, I could have left for the US and gone on to become a highly successful NRI. Yet, I chose none of these because somewhere, deep down, I knew I could make a more meaningful contribution by working here in Anand, Gujarat.
ମୁଁ ମୋର କର୍ମମୟ ଜୀବନ ଆରମ୍ଭ କରିଥୁଲି ଆମ ଦେଶ ସ୍ଵାଧୀନ ହେଲାପରେ । ସେହି ଦିନଗୁଡ଼ିକରେ ମୋର ଶ୍ରେଷ୍ଠ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟ ଥିଲା ଯେ କୌଣସି ଉପାୟରେ ଆମେ ଆମର ସ୍ଵପ୍ନର ଭାରତ’ ନିର୍ମାଣ କରିବୁ । ‘ଏହା ଗୋଟିଏ ଦେଶ ହେବ ଯେଉଁଠାରେ ଆମର ଲୋକମାନେ ସ୍ଵାଧୀନ ରହିବେ, ନିଜ ନିଜର ମଥା ଉଚ୍ଚ କରିବେ, କ୍ଷୁଧା, ଦାରିଦ୍ର୍ୟ ମଧ୍ଯରୁ ମୁକ୍ତ ହୋଇପାରିବ । ଗୋଟିଏ ଦେଶ ଯେଉଁଠାରେ ଆମର ଲୋକମାନେ,ସମ୍ମାନ, ସମ୍ମାନ
ଓ ପରସ୍ପରକୁ ଶ୍ରଦ୍ଧା କରୁଥିବେ । ଏପରି ଦେଶ ଯାହାକି ସଂସାରର ଶ୍ରେଷ୍ଠ ଦେଶଗୁଡ଼ିକ ମଧ୍ୟରୁ ଗୋଟିଏ ଭାବେ ପରିଗଣିତ ହେବ । ସେତେବେଳେ ମୁଁ ହୃଦୟଙ୍ଗମ କରିଥିଲି ବିନମ୍ରତା ଯାହା ଏକ ପ୍ରକାର ଜୀବନଯାପନ ପାଇଁ ପ୍ରେରଣା ଦିଏ, ଅର୍ଥାତ୍ ଅନ୍ୟ ବିକଳ୍ପଗୁଡ଼ିକୁ ଚାଲୁ ରଖିବାପାଇଁ ଇଚ୍ଛାଶକ୍ତିକୁ ପରିହାର କରିବାକୁ ପଡ଼ିବ । ପଚାଶ ବର୍ଷ ପୂର୍ବେ ଏହି ପରିବର୍ତ୍ତନ ମୋ’ଠାରେ ଘଟିଥିଲା ଯେତେବେଳେ ଗୋଟିଏ ଛୋଟ Cooperative of diary କୃଷକମାନେ ସେମାନଙ୍କର ଜୀବନକୁ ସୁସଂଯତ କରିବାକୁ ଚେଷ୍ଟା କରୁଥିଲେ । ସତ କହୁଛି, ଆମ ଦେଶର କୃଷକମାନଙ୍କ ସେବା କରିବା, ଏକ ପେଷା ନଥିଲା । ଏହା ମୁଁ ଆଶାକରି ନଥୁଲି ।
କିନ୍ତୁ ବହୁତଗୁଡ଼ିଏ ଘଟଣା ମୋତେ ଅନୁପ୍ରାଣିତ କଲା ଏବଂ କୌଣସି ଗୋଟିଏ ସମୟରେ ମୋ ପସନ୍ଦ ଅନୁସାରେ ମୋ ଜୀବନକୁ ନିମଜ୍ଜିତ ରଖୁଲି ଯାହା ମୋର ଜୀବନକୁ ବଦଳାଇ ଦେଲା । ମୁଁ ଧାତୁ ବିଜ୍ଞାନରେ ମୋର ପେଷା କରିପାରି ଥାଆନ୍ତି ଓ ଗୋଟିଏ ବୃହତ୍ କମ୍ପାନୀରେ Chief Executive ହୋଇ କିମ୍ବା ବୋଧହୁଏ General ହୋଇ ଅବସର ନେଇ ଥାଆନ୍ତି କିମ୍ବା ହୋଇଥାଆନ୍ତି । ତଥାପି ଗୋଟିଏ ହେଲେବି ପସନ୍ଦ କରି ଦେଶପାଇଁ ସଫଳ ଅବଦାନ ହେବ ଏହି ଗୁଜୁରାଟର ଆନନ୍ଦଠାରେ କାମ କରିବା । Indian Army ରେ Commission ହୋଇଥାଆନ୍ତି, ଯଦି ଆମେରିକା ଯାଇଥାଆନ୍ତି ଜଣେ ସଫଳ NRI ନଥୁଲି । ମୋର ହୃଦୟରେ ମୁଁ ଜାଣିଥିଲି ମୋର
Your grandmother too made an important choice. She knew, in those days, life in Anand could not offer even the simple comforts that we take for granted today. However, she ardently supported my choice to live and work in Anand. That choice of your grandmother to stand by me has given me an everlasting strength, always ensuring that I shouldered my responsibilities with poise.
ତୁମର ଜେଜେମାଆ ମଧ୍ଯ ଗୋଟିଏ ଗୁରୁତ୍ଵପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ପସନ୍ଦ କରିଥିଲେ । ସେ ଜାଣିଥିଲେ ସେତେବେଳେ ଆନନ୍ଦରେ ସାଧାରଣ ଆରାମ ମିଳିପାରିବ ନାହିଁ, ଯାହା ଆଜି ଆମେ ପାଇଛୁ । ଯାହାହେଉନା କାହିଁକି ସେ ମୋତେ ଅକୁଣ୍ଠ ସମର୍ଥନ କରିଥିଲେ ଓ ଆନନ୍ଦରେ ରହି କାମ କରିବାକୁ ପସନ୍ଦ କରିଥିଲେ । ତୁମର ଜେଜେମାଆଙ୍କର ପସନ୍ଦ ଓ ସମର୍ଥନ ମୋତେ ଚିରନ୍ତନୀ ଶକ୍ତି ଦେଇଥିଲା, ସର୍ବଦା ସୁନିଶ୍ଚିତ କରିଥିଲା ଯେ ମୁଁ ଆତ୍ମବିଶ୍ଵାସର ସହିତ ଦାୟିତ୍ଵଗୁଡ଼ିକୁ ବହନ କରିପାରିବି ।
Whenever I have received any recognition for my contributions towards the progress of our country, I always emphasised that it is a recognition of the achievements of many people with whom I had a privilege to be associated with. I would like to stress even more strongly that my contributions have been possible only because I have consistently adhered to certain values.
Values that I have inherited from my parents and other family elders; values that I saw in my mentor and supporter here in Anand-Tribhuvandas Patel. I have often spoken of integrity as the most important of these values, realising that integrity-and personal integrity, at that-is being honest to yourself. If you are always honest to yourself, it does not take much effort in always being honest with others.
ଯେତେବେଳେ ଦେଶର ପ୍ରଗତି ପାଇଁ ମୋର ଯୋଗଦାନ କୌଣସି ସମ୍ମାନ ପାଇଛି, ମୁଁ ଗୁରୁତ୍ଵ ଦେଇଛି ଯେ ଏହି ସମ୍ମାନ ମୁଁ ଯେଉଁମାନଙ୍କ ସହିତ ସଂପୃକ୍ତ, ସେହି ଲୋକମାନଙ୍କର ଅଟେ । ମୁଁ ଜୋରଦେଇ କହୁଛି ଯେ ମୋର ଯୋଗଦାନ ଏକ ନିର୍ଦ୍ଦିଷ୍ଟ ମୂଲ୍ୟବୋଧକୁ ପାଳନ କରିଛି । ଏହି ମୂଲ୍ୟବୋଧ ମୋର ପିତାମାତା ଓ ପରିବାରର ବୟସ୍କମାନେ ମୋତେ ଶିଖାଇଛନ୍ତି । ମୋର ମାର୍ଗଦର୍ଶକ ଓ ସହଯୋଗୀ ତ୍ରିଭୁବନ ଦାସ ପଟେଲଙ୍କଠାରେ ଏହି ମୂଲ୍ୟବୋଧ ମୁଁ ଦେଖୁଛି । ସତ୍ୟନିଷ୍ଠା ଏହି ମୂଲ୍ୟବୋଧଗୁଡ଼ିକ ମଧ୍ୟରେ ଅତ୍ୟନ୍ତ ଗୁରୁତ୍ଵପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ଅଟେ । ମୁଁ ଅନୁଭବ କରିଛି ଯେ ସତ୍ୟନିଷ୍ଠା ଓ ବ୍ୟକ୍ତିଗତ ସତ୍ୟନିଷ୍ଠା ନିଜକୁ ସଟ କରିଥାଏ । ତୁମେ ନିଜେ ସତ୍ୟନିଷ୍ଠ ହୁଅ, ଅନ୍ୟମାନଙ୍କ ସହିତ ସଟ ରହିବାକୁ ଅଧିକ ପ୍ରଚେଷ୍ଟା କରିବାକୁ ପଡ଼ିବ ନାହିଁ
I have also learnt what I am sure you, too, will find out some day. Life is a privilege and to waste it would be wrong. In living this privilege called ‘life’, you must accept responsibility for yourself, always use your talents to the best of your ability and contribute somehow to the common good. That common good will present itself to you in many forms every day. If you look around you, you will find there is a lot waiting to be done: your friend may need some help, your teacher could be looking for a volunteer, or the community you live in will need you to make a contribution. I hope that you, too, will discover, as I did, that failure is not about not succeeding. Rather, it is about not putting in your best effort and not contributing, however modestly, to the common good.
ମୁଁ ମଧ୍ଯ ଶିଖୁଛି ଯାହା ମୁଁ ନିଶ୍ଚିତ ତୁମେ ନିଶ୍ଚିତ ଗୋଟିଏ ଦିନ ପାଇବ । ଜୀବନ ଏକ ବରଦାନ ଅଟେ ଏବଂ ଏହାକୁ ନଷ୍ଟ କରିବା ବହୁତ ଭୁଲ ଅଟେ । ଏହି ବରଦାନକୁ ଜୀବନ କୁହାଯାଏ । ତୁମେ ନିଜ ପାଇଁ ନିଶ୍ଚୟ ଦାୟିତ୍ଵ ଗ୍ରହଣ କରିବ । ତୁମ ଗୁଣକୁ ସର୍ବାଧିକ ବ୍ୟବହାର କରିବ ଓ ସାଧାରଣ ଲୋକଙ୍କ ପାଇଁ ଯୋଗଦାନ କରିବ । ସେହି ଜନମଙ୍ଗଳ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟ ତୁମକୁ ବିଭିନ୍ନ ପ୍ରକାରରେ ଉପହାର ଦେବ । ତୁମେ ଯଦି ତୁମ ଚାରିପାଖକୁ ଲକ୍ଷ୍ୟ କରିବ, ତୁମକୁ ଅନେକ କାମ ଶେଷହେବାକୁ ଅପେକ୍ଷା କରିଛି । ତୁମର ବଂଧୁ ତୁମର ସାହାଯ୍ୟ ଅପେକ୍ଷାରେ ଥାଇପାରେ, ତୁମର ଶିକ୍ଷକ ଜଣେ ସ୍ଵେଚ୍ଛାସେବୀଙ୍କୁ ଖୋଜୁଥିବେ, ତୁମେ ରହୁଥିବା ଅଞ୍ଚଳରେ ତୁମର ଯୋଗଦାନକୁ ଦରକାର କରୁଥିବ । ମୁଁ ଆଶାକରୁଛି ମୁଁ ଯାହା କରିଛି, ତୁମେ ଆବିଷ୍କାର କରିବ ବିଫଳତା ସଫଳତା ନୁହେଁ । ବରଂ ଏହା ତୁମର ସର୍ବାଧିକ ପ୍ରଚେଷ୍ଟା ଓ ସାମୁହିକ ଯୋଗଦାନ ନୁହେଁ ।
In life you, too, will discover as I did, that anything can go wrong at any time and mostly does. Yet, there is little correlation between the circumstances of people’s lives and how happy they are. Most of us compare ourselves with someone we think is happier-a relative, an acquaintance, or often, someone we barely know. But when we start looking closely we realise that what we saw were only images of perfection. And that will help us understand and cherish what we have, rather than what we don’t have.
ମୋ ଭଳି ତୁମେ ତୁମ ଜୀବନରେ ବୁଝିପାରିବ ଯେ କୌଣସି ସମୟରେ କିଛି ନା କିଛି ଭୁଲ ହୋଇପାରେ ଏବଂ ହୋଇଯାଏ ମଧ୍ୟ । ତଥାପି ଲୋକଙ୍କ ଜୀବନର ପାରିପାର୍ଶ୍ଵକ ସ୍ଥିତି ଓ ସେମାନେ କେତେ ସୁଖୀ, ଏ ଦୁଇଟି ମଧ୍ୟରେ କ୍ଵଚିତ୍ ସମ୍ବନ୍ଧ ଥାଏ । ଆମ ଭିତରୁ ଅଧୁକାଂଶ ଅନ୍ୟଜଣକ ସହିତ ତୁଳନା କରୁ । ଆମେ ଭାବୁ ସେହିଜଣ ଆମଠାରୁ ଅଧିକ ଖୁସି ଅଛି । ସେ ଆମର ସଂପର୍କୀୟ ଓ ପରିଚିତ ବ୍ୟକ୍ତି ମଧ୍ୟ ହୋଇଥାଇପାରେ । ଆମେ ଯେତେବେଳେ ଗଭୀର ଭାବରେ ଦେଖୁବା, ଆମେ ଅନୁଭବ କରିବା ସେଗୁଡ଼ିକ କେବଳ ପ୍ରତିବିମ୍ବ ଅଟେ । ଆମେ ବୁଝିପାରିବା ଆମ ପାଖରେ କ’ଣ ଅଛି ଆଉ ଆମ ପାଖରେ କ’ଣ ନାହିଁ ।
Do you remember when you accompanied me at the magnificent ceremony in Delhi where our President awarded me the Padma Vibhushan in 1999 ? With great pride, you slipped the medal around your neck, looked at it in awe and asked me very innocently if you could keep it. Do you remember the answer your grandmother and I gave you? We told you that of course, this medal was yours as much as it was mine but that you should not be satisfied in merely keeping my award-the challenge before you was to earn your own reward for the work that you did in your lifetime.
ତୁମେ ମନେରଖୁଛି ଯେତେବେଳେ ତୁମେ ମୋ ସାଥୀରେ ଦିଲ୍ଲୀଠାରେ ଅନୁଷ୍ଠିତ ଏକ ଭବ୍ୟ ଉତ୍ସବରେ ୧୯୯୯ ମସିହାରେ ଯୋଗ ଦେଇଥିଲେ ଯେଉଁଠି ଆମର ରାଷ୍ଟ୍ରପତି ମୋତେ ପଦ୍ମବିଭୂଷଣ ସମ୍ମାନ ଦେଇଥିଲେ ? ତୁମେ ସଗର୍ବରେ ତୁମ ବେକରେ ମେଡ଼ାଲଟିକୁ ପକାଇଥୁଲ, ଖୁସିରେ ଏହାକୁ ଚାହିଁ ରହିଥିଲ ଏବଂ ସେ ମେଡ଼ାଲଟିକୁ ତୁମ ପାଖରେ ରଖୁବାକୁ ମୋତେ କହିଥୁଲ । ତୁମର ମନେ ଅଛି ତୁମ ଜେଜେମା’ ଓ ମୁଁ କ’ଣ ଉତ୍ତର ଦେଇଥୁଲୁ ? ଆମେ ଅବଶ୍ୟ କହିଥିଲୁ ମେଡ଼ାଲଟି ଯେ ପର୍ଯ୍ୟନ୍ତ ମୋ ପାଖରେ ଅଛି ସେ ପର୍ଯ୍ୟନ୍ତ ଏହା ତୁମର । କିନ୍ତୁ ତୁମେ ମୋର ମେଡ଼ାଲଟିକୁ ରଖି ସନ୍ତୁଷ୍ଟ ହେବାର ନୁହେଁ । ତୁମେ ତୁମର ଜୀବନବ୍ୟାପି କରିଥିବା କାର୍ଯ୍ୟ ନିମନ୍ତେ ପୁରସ୍କାର ଅର୍ଜନ କରିବା ତୁମ ପାଇଁ ଏକ ଆହ୍ଵାନ ଥିଲା ।
And in the end, if we are brave enough to love, strong enough to rejoice in another’s happiness and wise enough to know that there is enough to go around for all, then we would have lived our lives to the fullest.
ପରିଶେଷରେ ଆମେ ଯଦି ଭଲପାଇବା ପାଇଁ ଅଧୂକ ସାହସୀ ହେବା, ଅନ୍ୟର ଆନନ୍ଦରେ ଖୁସି ହେବା ପାଇଁ ବଳିଷ୍ଠ ହେବା, ସମସ୍ତଙ୍କ ଚାରିପଟେ ଅନେକ କିଛି ଘଟିବ ବୋଲି ଭଲଭାବେ ଜାଣିବା ପାଇଁ ବିଜ୍ଞ ହେବ । ତା’ହେଲେ ଆମେ ଆମ ଜୀବନକୁ ପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣମାତ୍ରାରେ ଉପଭୋଗ କରିପାରିବା ।
I would like to dedicate these musings to you, Siddharth, and to the millions of other children of your generation in our country, in the hope that upon reading them you will be inspired enough to go bravely out into the world and work tirelessly in your chosen field for the larger good of the country, for the larger good of humanity. Remember, rewards that come to you then are the only true rewards for a life well-spent.
ସିଦ୍ଧାର୍ଥ, ମୁଁ ମୋର ଏହି ଅନୁଚିନ୍ତାକୁ ତୁମକୁ ଏବଂ ତୁମ ପିଢ଼ିର ଆମ ଦେଶରେ ଥିବା ଲକ୍ଷ ଲକ୍ଷ ପିଲାମାନଙ୍କୁ ଉତ୍ସର୍ଗ କରିବା ପାଇଁ ଆଗ୍ରହ ପ୍ରକାଶ କରୁଛି ଏବଂ ଆଶା କରୁଛି ଯେ ସେସବୁ ପଢ଼ି ତୁମେମାନେ ସାହସର ସହିତ ଏହି ଦୁନିଆରେ ଅବତୀର୍ଣ୍ଣ ହୋଇ ସମାଜର ମଙ୍ଗଳ ପାଇଁ ନିରନ୍ତର ଅକ୍ଳାନ୍ତ ପରିଶ୍ରମ କରିବ । ମନେରଖ ସେତେବେଳେ ଯେଉଁ ପୁରସ୍କାର ତୁମ ପାଖକୁ ଆସିବ ତାହା ବାସ୍ତବ ପୁରସ୍କାର । ତୁମେ ମଙ୍ଗଳମୟ ଜୀବନଯାପନ କରିବାପାଇଁ ଏଗୁଡ଼ିକ ଉଦ୍ଦିଷ୍ଟ ।
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Notes and Glossary :
Verghese Kurien – I Too Had A Dream Class 8 MCQ
Question 1.
In which year did Dr. Kurien write the letter to his grandson ?
(a) 2005
(b) 2006
(c) 2007
(d) 2008
Answer:
(a) 2005
Question 2.
What did Dr. Kurien view to be the noblest task?
(a) making India free
(b) taking part in the Freedom Movement
(c) working for the poor
(d) building an India of our dreams
Answer:
(d) building an India of our dreams
Question 3.
Which transformation took place within Dr. Kurien ?
(a) pursuing a career in metallurgy
(b) becoming an executive of a large company
(c) being commissioned in the Indian Army
(d) working for a small cooperative of dairy farmers
Answer:
(d) working for a small cooperative of dairy farmers
Question 4.
Who ardently supported Dr. Kurien to work in Anand ?
(a) his father
(b) his mother
(c) his wife
(d) his mentor
Answer:
(c) his wife
Question 5.
How did Dr. Kurien treat his recognition ?
(a) his own
(b) the people of India
(c) the people he was associated with
(d) his parents and family elders
Answer:
(c) the people he was associated with
Question 6.
What, according to Dr. Kurien, is the most important of the values that he adhered to ?
(a) honesty
(b) truthfulness
(c) integrity
(d) non-violence
Answer:
(c) integrity
Question 7.
What will help us understand and cherish what we have rather than what we don’t have?
(a) correlation between circumstances
(b) images of perfection
(c) contributing to the common good
(d) finding life as a privilege
Answer:
(b) images of perfection
Question 8.
How would the young generation win rewards?
(a) by going bravely out into the world
(b) by working tirelessly for the larger good of the country
(c) by working tirelessly for the larger good of humanity
(d) all of these
Answer:
(d) all of these
Verghese Kurien – I Too Had A Dream Class 8 Fill in the Blanks
1. Letters can be re-read with great ………….
Answer: abiding pleasure
2. Dr. Kurien made up his mind to work for a small coorperative of ………….
Answer: dairy farmers
3. Dr. Kurien could have left for ………… to become a highly successful NRI.
Answer: the United States
4. Dr. Kurien has consistently ………… certain values on his life.
Answer: adhered to
5. Life is a ………… and to waste it would be wrong.
Answer: privilege
6. Most of us compare ourselves with someone we think is ………….
Answer: happier
7. Dr Kurien liked to dedicate his ………… to his grand son.
Answer: musings
Verghese Kurien – I Too Had A Dream Class 8 Very Short Question Answer
Question 1.
What is an example of Dr. Kurien’s decision to work in Anand ?
Answer:
Kurien’s decision to work in Anand is an example of sacrificing personal ambition for public service.
Question 2.
What does Dr. Kurien tell his grandson not to waste ?
Answer:
Dr. Kurien tells his grandson not to waste previlege in life.
Question 3.
When did Dr. Kurien start his working life ?
Answer:
Dr. Kurien started his working life after India had got her independence.
Question 4.
Why was there a magnificant ceremony in Delhi ?
Answer:
There was a magnificient ceremony in Delhi where Dr. Kurien was awarded the Padma Vibhushan by the President of India.
Question 5.
How does Dr. Kurien describe happiness ?
Answer:
Dr. Kurien believes real happiness comes from being content with what we have.
Question 6.
Why did Dr. Kurien not have the opportunity to build a career in metallurgy ?
Answer:
Dr. Kurien was trained in metallurgy but his fate brought him to Anand in Gujarat,
where he started working with dairy farmers. So he didn’t have the opportunity to build a successful career in metallurgy.
Question 7.
What qualities did Dr. Kurien inherit ?
Answer:
Dr. Kurien inherited qualities such as honesty, humility, integrity and great responsibility. Those qualities shaped him and thereby became the foundation of his career.
Question 8.
How does Dr. Kurien describe the importance of writing skill ?
Answer:
Dr. Kurien thinks that writing letters hold a long lasting value. The letters can be preserved and re-read. They can have deep reflection and connection across generation. He belives writing is a meaningful form of communication and can be a treasure for a long time.
Question 9.
Why does Dr. Kurien say “Life is a privilage” ?
Answer:
Dr. Kurien believes life is a special opportunity that must not be wasted. Each individual should use their talents for good of others. Serving others gives meanig to life but wasting life can’t be the best effort.
Question 10.
Why is Dr. Kurien called the milkman of India?
Answer:
Dr. Kurien is called the milk man of India became he empowered millions of farmers by making India the largest milk producer country.
Question 11.
What choice did Dr. Kurien make?
Answer:
Dr. Kurien preferred working with dairy farmers in Anand instead of taking a more comfortable job.
Question 12.
What according to Dr. Kurien is true failure?
Answer:
According to Dr. Kurien true failure is not contributing to the common good.
Question 13.
What does service to the nation’s farmers mean?
Answer:
Service to the nation’s farmers means dedicating oneself to improving the lives of the Indian dairy farmers by working with coopératives and supporting rural growth.
Question 14.
What does Dr. Kurien want the next generation to value ?
Answer:
Dr. Kurien wants the next generation to value integrity and responsibility.
Question 15.
What does Dr. Kurien advise his grandson about rewards.
Answer:
Dr. Kurien advises his grandson not to be satisfied with inheriting rewards. He tells him to work hard in order to earn recognition through personal contribution.
Verghese Kurien – I Too Had A Dream Class 8 Short Question Answer
Question 1.
Do you agree with Dr. Kurien that life is a unique gift?
Answer:
I agree with Dr. Kurien. Life is a unique gift and it shouldn’t be wasted. Life offers oppertunities to learn, grow and leave a positive mark. We must use our lifetime to work hard, help others and do good things that can make our life meaningful.
Question 2.
What does Dr. Kurien say about success in life?
Answer:
Dr. Kurien believes that success in life comes from selfless service. He demonstrates that helping others can bring positive charges in the society and inspire future generations.
Question 3.
What event does Dr. Kurien refer in his letter to his grandson ?
Answer:
Dr. Kurien refers to the event when he was honoured with the Padma Vibushan India’s second highest vivilian award in recognition of his major contributions to the white revolution and to the development of India’s dairy industry and rural development.
Question 4.
Why did Dr. Kurien decide to serve the dairy farmers ?
Answer:
Dr. Kürein’s decision to join the cooperative is Anand transformed up live completely. He close to stay and serve the dairy farmers of India. Although he had other career options, this decision led to the white revolution in India and improved the lives of farmers which gave him a meaningful purpose and national recognition.
Question 5.
What did Dr. Kurien’s choice to work in Anand reflects ?
Answer:
Dr. Kurien’s choice to work in Anand reflects his commitment, sense of redponsibities and empathy for farmers. He gave up being a government employee and decided to serve the rural community which reflects his strong values like honesty and dedication towards the nation.
Question 6.
Why did Dr. Kurien write a letter to his grandfather?
Answer:
Dr. Kurien wrote a letter to his grandson to share the wisdom of his life experiment and inspire his younger generation. He wanted to teach important lessons to live a meaningful life based on purpose, hardwork and importance of making choices.
Question 7.
What feelings did Siddharth have on the day when his grandfather was awarded the Padma Vibhushan?
Answer:
Siddharth had a lot of jouous feelings on th day when his grandfather was awarded with the Padma Vibhushan. With great pride he hung the medal around his neck and wished to keep it with him.
Question 8.
What was Dr. Kurien’s idea about building a flousished India?
Answer:
Regarding building a flourished India, Dr, Kurien had the idea that people of India would hold their heads high in freedom, They would also be free from hunger and poverty. They should also live with equal respect and love for one another. In the end our country would be one among the developed countries of the world.
Question 9.
What does Dr. Kurien view about his own contributions towards the progress of our country?
Answer:
Dr. Kurien contributed immensely to the extensive increase in the milk production of India. Despite this honour, he humbly said that the recognition he had received was not only for his contributions towards the progress of the country. Rather he said that the contributions, were the achievement of many people he associated with.