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1. Write a brief introduction to the general characteristics of Bhakti Era or a poetic description of Dinkar or Nagarjuna.
2. Explain with reference to context: (a) "A man lives reality but also creates reality." (b) "The man who lacks femininity is incomplete." (c) "My lost toy has not yet returned to me." (d) "Around the world, common people are engaged in battle."
3. Write summaries of any two: (a) "Roz" story. (b) Description of the boating episode from "O Sadanira." (c) Write the essence of "Tumul Kolahal Kalah Mein." (d) Analyze the emotions in "Nari Mahavikar" poetic excerpt.
4. Answer the following short questions: (a) What happens when a man adopts the traits of a woman? (b) Why should students participate in politics? (c) What were Gandhiji's educational ideals? (d) Why is writing a diary difficult? (e) What feeling is hidden in calling a son a cub? (f) What is the poet's meaning behind "common people's face is one"?
5. Match the following appropriately: (a) Mohan Rakesh (i) Ardhnarishwar (b) J. Krishnamurti (ii) O Sadanira (c) Muktibodh (iii) Common people's faces are one (d) Jagdish Chandra Mathur (iv) Education (e) Dinkar (v) Soldier's mother.
6. Condense the following passage: "Learning English is not harmful, but becoming English by forgetting one's own culture and country is disastrous. Highlight the issues of cultural degradation."
7. Write an essay on any one of the following topics: (a) Students and politics (b) My favorite poet (c) Inflation (d) Spring season (e) Science: A boon or a curse.
8. Draft a brief letter: (a) Application for assistance from the Principal for poor students' fund. (b) Letter to Education Minister highlighting examination irregularities via a local newspaper.