1. One of the dramatic Chipko actions took place in Adwani in the year
(a) 1977
(b) 1973
(c) 1987
(d) 2011
2. Vandana Shiva's father was a
(a) Farmer
(b) Forest conservator
(c) Chipko volunteer
(d) Philosopher
3. The women of Adwani village held up lighted lanterns in broad daylight, in Vandana Shiva's article, because
(a) To mock the ignorance of forest officials
(b) To enlighten themselves
(c) To encourage deforestation
(d) To search for food, fodder and water
4. Vandana Shiva started movement.
(a) Chipko
(b) Anti-apartheid
(c) Eco-apartheid
(d) Navdanya
5. Complete the analogy with reference to 'Everything I Need To Know, I Learned In The Forest': Terra Nullius : Empty Land :: Terra Madre:
(a) Mother Earth
(b) Navdanya farm
(c) Biodiversity
(d) Organic farming
6. Match the column A with column B with reference to the lesson 'Everything I Need I Learned In The Forest' and choose the correct option.
A
A. Cormac Cullinan
B. Francis Bacon
C. Carolyn Merchant
B
i. Father of Modern Science
ii. philosopher and historian
iii. South African environmentalist
(a) A-i B-ii C-iii
(b) A-iii B-i C-ii
(c) A-ii B-i C-iii
(d) A-iii B-ii C-i
7. Complete the analogy with reference to the poem 'When You Are Old': Other lovers: moments of glad grace :: : sorrows of changing face
(a) One man
(b) One Soul
(c) One Star
(d) One Mountain
8. Of the following features of the lady, which one does not describe her in 'When You Are Old'
(a) Face amid stars
(b) Soft look of the eyes
(c) Glad grace
(d) Pilgrim soul
9. According to the poem 'When You Are Old', of stars.
(a) Poet
(b) Love
(c) Beauty
(d) Lady's admirer
10. What did the speaker love in his beloved, in the poem 'When You are Old'?
(a) Glad grace
(b) Beauty
(c) Pilgrim soul
(d) Soft looks
Answer (2)
This set of questions primarily relates to literary works and environmental activism, indicating a focus on English literature. Here's a detailed breakdown of each question:
One of the dramatic Chipko actions took place in Adwani in the year:
The correct option is (a) 1977. The Chipko movement, a forest conservation movement in India, undertook significant protests during this year in Adwani.
Vandana Shiva's father was a:
The correct answer is (b) Forest conservator. Vandana Shiva, an environmental activist, often mentioned her father's influence as a forest conservator in shaping her views.
The women of Adwani village held up lighted lanterns in broad daylight because:
The correct option is (a) To mock the ignorance of forest officials. This act was a symbolic protest to highlight the short-sightedness of the officials towards environmental issues.
Vandana Shiva started the movement:
The correct answer is (d) Navdanya. Vandana Shiva is the founder of Navdanya, an initiative to promote biodiversity and organic farming.
Complete the analogy: Terra Nullius : Empty Land :: Terra Madre:
The correct answer is (a) Mother Earth. 'Terra Madre' refers to the concept of Mother Earth.
Match the column A with column B and choose the correct option:
The correct answer is (b) A-iii B-i C-ii. This matches Cormac Cullinan as a South African environmentalist, Francis Bacon as the father of modern science, and Carolyn Merchant as a philosopher and historian.
Complete the analogy from the poem 'When You Are Old':
The correct answer is (a) One man. This refers to the poem where the beloved is loved by one man for her true self.
Of the following features of the lady from the poem 'When You Are Old', which one does not describe her?
The correct choice is (a) Face amid stars. This is not directly used to describe her.
According to the poem 'When You Are Old':
The correct answer is (b) Love. The poem emphasizes love that remains constant despite change.
What did the speaker love in his beloved in the poem 'When You Are Old'?
The correct answer is (c) Pilgrim soul. The speaker expresses a deep appreciation for the inner qualities of the beloved.
Each item relates to English literature and explores themes of love, nature, and environmental activism. To answer these questions, one needs both a thematic understanding and specific content knowledge of Vandana Shiva's works and the poem 'When You Are Old.'
The questions explore the Chipko movement led by Vandana Shiva and W.B. Yeats's poem 'When You Are Old'. Important points include the year of significant Chipko actions (1977), Vandana Shiva's role in Navdanya, and the themes of enduring love in Yeats's poetry. The answers highlight the interplay between environmental activism and literature in a comprehensive manner.
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