Answer the following questions :
(a) What is 'apartheid'? How is this term related to Nelson Mandela?
(b) Do you think the journey of Mandela with his movement was smooth? Justify your answer.
(c) The Nobel Peace Prize was jointly awarded to Nelson Mandela and F. W. de Klerk - when and why?
(d) Write on Mandela's achievements in brief.
(e) What lesson can we derive from the legacy of Mandela?
a) Apartheid is a system of racial segregation and discrimination that existed in South Africa till the early 1990s. It enforced racial separation and oppressed the non-white population, particularly the black South Africans. Nelson Mandela is closely related to apartheid as he played a pivotal role in fighting against it, advocating for equality and justice, and ultimately leading South Africa out of the apartheid era towards a multi-racial democratic system.
b) I think the journey of Mandela with his movement was far from smooth. He faced numerous obstacles, including imprisonment, opposition from the apartheid government, etc. Still, he wanted to overthrow apartheid without a civil war. His perseverance, leadership, and commitment to peaceful negotiation ultimately helped him navigate through these challenges.
c) The Nobel Peace Prize was jointly awarded to Nelson Mandela and F.W. de Klerk in 1993. It was awarded for their efforts to overturn apartheid peacefully and transition South Africa into a multi-racial democratic country.
d) Mandela removed apartheid from South Africa and transformed it into a multi-racial democratic country. For this, he was awarded the Nobel Peace PrizE- Since he promoted peace and reconciliation, he became South Africa's first black president. He kept advocating for human rights and dignity on the global stagE- Thus, he became one of the world's most revered public figures.
e) One lesson we can derive from Mandela's legacy is the power of forgiveness and reconciliation in overcoming deep-seated divisions and injustices. Mandela forgave his oppressors and worked towards reconciliation with those who had oppressed-him. Also, his leadership and commitment to peaceful change serve as an inspiration for future generations striving for justice and equality.
- The word 'granite' in the last line means
- Read the passage and answer the questions A and B.Adolescents constitute a nation's core resource for national renewal and growth. Adolescence is a period in life when transition from childhood to adulthood takes place and behaviours and life styles are shaped. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), adolescence is the period which shapes the future of girls' and boys' lives. There are 28 million adolescents in Bangladesh; 13.7 million of them are girls and 14.3 million boys. The situation of adolescent girls in Bangladesh is characterized by inequality and subordination within the family and society. This inequality leads to widespread practice of child marriage, marginalisation or exclusion from health, education and economic opportunities and vulnerability to violence and sexual abusE- In Bangladesh, the legal age of marriage is 18 for girls and 21 for boys. However, 33 percent of adolescent girls are married off before the age of 15 and 60 percent become mothers by the age of 19. Research finds that adolescents with higher level of education and from more affluent families tend to marry at a later agE- Boys, however, become ready for marriage only after several years of adolescence and young adulthood..
- The best synonym of the word 'creativity' is--
- Which one is false about Jerry's character?
- The word inspires us to be-
- The closest meaning for 'grudge' is-
- What does the word ‘repressed’ mean?
- The word 'articulate' has a closest meaning with -
- “There was a place where the grass was high and I lay down in it.” What does the word ‘it’ refer to?
- The name of Sheikh Kamal is especially associated with---
- When, according to the passage, did the Rakhaines settle down on Kuakata coast?
- According to the passage, all of the following expressions are polite except-----
- The word 'misery' mentioned in the passage means --
- What does the word 'apartheid' mean in the passage?
- What does the word 'democracy' mean?
- What is the meaning of the word ‘unraveling’?
- Adolescence is a ____ period from childhood to adulthood.
- Answer the following questions :What do you mean by 'etiquette' and ‘manners’?What have we been taught as a child to do when we are in company?Manner can be good or bad. Explain the statement.Where do we learn etiquette and manners from? Why do we have to be careful about etiquette and manners?
- Jangling discords of our nation will turn into a beautiful symphony of brotherhood' -- What does it imply?
- What does 'diaspora' mean?
- Which of the following statements is false?
- What does the word 'decade' stand for?
- B. Answer the following questions :What do you know about Tereshkova's early life?What led to the selection of Tereshkova as a cosmonaut?What can you say about the trainings Tereshkova took?Who was the first human being to fly to outer space?Briefly discuss Tereshkova's experience in Vostok-6.
- Answer the following questions :(a) What does education provide us?(b) How do we become productive members of society?(c) Why is education called progressive and liberal?(d) How will the world become a much happier place?(e) Do you want to make nature your friend, philosopher and guide? Why?
- The word 'function' in the passage is used as a/an-.--
- Read the passage and answer the questions A and B.Bangladesh is blessed with huge inland open water resources. It has numerous rivers, canals, beels, lakes, and vast areas of floodplains. Hakaluki haor is one of the major wetlands of Bangladesh. With a land area of 18,386 hectares, it supports a rich biodiversity and provides direct and indirect livelihood benefits to nearly 190,000 peoplE- This haor was declared an Ecologically Critical Area in April 1999 by the government of Bangladesh. Hakaluki is a complex ecosystem, containing more than 238 interconnecting beels and jalmahals. The most important beels are Chatla, Pinlarkona, Dulla, Sakua, Barajalla, Balijhuri, Lamba, Tekonia, Haorkhal, Tural, Baghalkuri and Chinaura. Hakaluki Haor is bounded by the Kushiara river as well as a part of the Sonai-Bardal river to the north, by the Fenchuganj-Kulaura railway to the west and to the south, and by the Kulaura-Beanibazar road to the east. The haor falls under two administrative districts, Maulvibazar and Sylhet. Some 190,000 people live in the area surrounding the haor. Hakaluki Haor is an important source of fisheries resources for Bangladesh. Kalibaus, Boal, Rui, Ghagot, Pabda and Chapila are the main fish species found herE- From the Kushiara there are frequent upstream movement of fish towards the beels and tributaries of Hakaluki. The beels in Hakaluki haor provide winter shelter for the mother fisheries. In early monsoon these mother fisheries produce millions of fries for the entire downstream fishing communities. Floodplains are also an important source of fisheries resources within the area. However, many of the beels have lost their capacity to provide shelter for mother fisheries because of sand deposits from upstream rivers and canals, use of complete dewatering technique for fishing and lack of aquatic plants to provide feed and shelter for parent fish.
- 'Civic engagement' is essential for a/an,..........
- Why did Ayub Khan declared Martial Law?
- In Kuakata tourism can be a ____source of earning money.
- The phrase 'leads to' in the passage refers to?
- Answer the following questions :(a) What is the condition of the Negro people? - (b) Where do Dr. King's dreams have their roots?(c) How can the disputes of the nation be removed?(d) What will happen if people let freedom ring?(e) Which one of Dr. King's dream do you appreciate most? Why?
- Hakaluki is bounded by the Kulaura-Beanibazar road to the -
- Which one of the following is the antonym of the word ‘prominent’?
- The Rakhaines originally come from-
- Read the passage and answer the questions A and B.As a child you must have been told to greet your elders and visitors to your home according to your culture and tradition. You must also have been taught to be polite in company and keep quiet while others, especially your elders, spokE- Possibly, at times you even protested such disciplining. Now, certainly you know that you can’t always behave the way you want specially in the presence of others. There are rules of behaviour you have to follow in a company. We are social beings and have to consider the effect of our behaviour on others, even if we are at home and dealing with our family members. We have two terms to describe our social behaviour—'etiquette' and 'manners'. 'Etiquette' is a French word and it means the rules of correct behaviour in society. The word ‘manners’ means the behaviour that is considered to be polite in a particular society or culturE- Manners can be good or bad. For example, it is a bad manner to speak with food in one’s mouth. No one likes a bad mannered person. Remember that etiquette and manners vary from culture to culture and from society to society. We learn etiquette and manners from our parents, families and various institutions, such as schools, colleges or professional bodies. There are rules of behaviour for all kinds of social occasions and it is important to learn them and practice them in everyday lifE- The manners that are correct in a wedding reception will not do in a debating club. Therefore, we have to be careful about etiquette and manners. We know how important it is to say 'please' and 'thank you' in everyday lifE- A few more polite expressions such as 'pardon me', 'excuse me', 'may I', are bound to make your day smooth and pleasant.
- A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives :What could be the closest meaning for the word "constitute" in the first sentence?
- Jerry's mother sent him a suit in ---
- Hakaluki haor is located in -
- The word 'remonstrate' means,.......
- What does the word "manifestation" in the passage refer to?
