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Kerala Plus One Maths Question Paper March 2020 with Answers

March 12, 2025 by Prasanna

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Kerala Plus One Maths Previous Year Question Paper March 2020

Time: 2 Hours
Total Scores: 60

Questions 1 to 7 carry 3 scores each. Answer any 7 questions.

Question 1.
(i) If A = {x < x is a natural number, x < 5 and x > 7}, then n(A) is
(a) 1
(b) 0
(c) 2
(d) 3
Answer:
(b) 0

(ii) The set builder of (6, 12) is
(a) {x : x ∈ R, 6 < x ≤ 12}
(b) {x : x ∈ R, 6 < x < 12}
(c) {x : x ∈ R, 6 ≤ x ≤ 12}
(d) {x : x ∈ R, 6 ≤ x < 12}
Answer:
(b) {x : x ∈ R, 6 < x < 12}

(iii) If A and B are two sets such that A ⊂ B, then A ∪ B is
(a) A
(b) Null Set
(c) B
(d) {Φ}
Answer:
(c) B

Question 2.
In a survey of 600 students in a school, 150 students were found to be taking tea, 225 students were taking coffee, and 100 were taking both tea and coffee. Find how many students were taking neither tea nor coffee.
Answer:
Let the sets be defined as follows:
Tea = A, Coffee = B
n(U) = 600, n(A) = 150, n(B) = 225
n(A ∩ B) = 100
n(A ∪ B) = n(A) + n(B) – n(A ∩ B)
= 150 + 225 – 100
= 275
n(neither tea nor coffee) = n(A’ ∩ B’)
= n(U) – n(A ∩ B)
= 600 – 275
= 325

Question 3.
Find the principal and general solutions of cosec x = -2.
Answer:
cosec x = -2
⇒ x = \(\frac{-1}{2}\)
x lies in the third or fourth quadrant
x = \(\pi+\frac{\pi}{6}=\frac{7 \pi}{6}\)
x = \(2 \pi-\frac{\pi}{6}=\frac{11 \pi}{6}\)
Principal solution are \(\frac{7 \pi}{6}\) and \(\frac{11 \pi}{6}\)
General solution
x = nπ + (-1)ⁿ y, n ∈ Z
x = nπ + (-1)ⁿ \(\frac{7 \pi}{6}\), n ∈ Z

Question 4.
(i) If the sum of first terms of an AP is equal to the sum of first 30 terms, then the sum of first 50 terms is
(a) 50
(b) 20
(c) 0
(d) 80
Answer:
(c) 0

(ii) Find the sum to infinity terms of the G.P \(\frac{-3}{4}, \frac{3}{16}, \frac{-3}{64}, \ldots\)
Answer:
Kerala Plus One Maths Question Paper March 2020 with Answers Q4

Question 5.
Find the sum of n terms of the series 7 + 77 + 777 +…..
Answer:
Kerala Plus One Maths Question Paper March 2020 with Answers Q5

Question 6.
Consider the following figure:
Kerala Plus One Maths Question Paper March 2020 with Answers Q6
(i) Find the distance of PQ.
(ii) Find the coordinates of the point that divides the line segment by joining the points P and Q internally in the ratio 2 : 3.
Answer:

Question 7.
Find the derivative of cos x from first principles.
Answer:
Kerala Plus One Maths Question Paper March 2020 with Answers Q7

Question 8.
(i) Derivative of
f(x) = 1 + x + x² + x³ +…+ x⁵⁰ at x = 1 is
(a) 50
(b) 1250
(c) 1275
(d) \(\frac{101}{2}\)
(ii) Find \(\lim _{x \rightarrow 0} f(x)\) if it exists, where
\(f(x)= \begin{cases}\frac{|x|}{x}, & x \neq 0 \\ 0, & x=0\end{cases}\)
Answer:
(i) (c) 1275
f'(x) = 1 + 2x + 3x² + … + 50x⁴⁹
f'(1) = 1 + 2 + 3 + ….. + 50 = \(\frac{50(50+1)}{2}\) = 1275
Kerala Plus One Maths Question Paper March 2020 with Answers Q8

Questions 9 to 16 carry 4 scores each. Answer any 6.

Question 9.
Match the following:
Kerala Plus One Maths Question Paper March 2020 with Answers Q9

Answer:
(a) f : R → R given by f(x) = x³
(b) f : R → R given by \(f(x)=\left\{\begin{array}{rc}
1, & x>0 \\
0, & x=0 \\
-1, & x<0
\end{array}\right.\)
(c) f : R → R given by f(x) = x
(d) f : R → R given by f(x) = \(\frac{1}{x}\), x ≠ 0

Question 10.
For every positive integer n, prove that 7ⁿ – 3ⁿ is divisible by 4 using the principle of mathematical induction.
Answer:
P(1) = 7¹ – 3¹ = 4
True for n = 1
Assume that P(k) is divisible by 4
P(k) = 7^k – 3^k = 4m, where m is a natural number
Prove for n = k + 1
P(k + 1) = 7^k+1 – 3^k+1
= 7 . 7^k – 3 . 3^k
= 7 . 7^k – (7 – 4) . 3^k
= 7 . 7^k – 7 . 3^k – 4 . 3^k
= 7(7^k – 3^k) – 4.3^k
= 7 . 4m – 4 . 3^k
= 4(m7^k – 3^k)
Hence P(k + 1) is true. Therefore P(n) is true for all natural numbers.

Question 11.
(i) Modulus of a complex number is 2 and arg(z) = \(\frac{\pi}{3}\), write the complex number in the form a + ib.
(ii) Find the square root of the above complex number.
Answer:
Kerala Plus One Maths Question Paper March 2020 with Answers Q11

Question 12.
Solve graphically:
2x + y ≥ 4; x + y ≤ 3; 2x – 3y ≤ 6; x ≥ 0; y ≥ 0
Answer:
Kerala Plus One Maths Question Paper March 2020 with Answers Q12

Question 13.
(i) Expand \(\left(x+\frac{1}{x}\right)^6\).
(ii) Find the middle term in the expansion of \(\left(\frac{x}{3}+9 y\right)^{10}\).
Answer:
Kerala Plus One Maths Question Paper March 2020 with Answers Q13

Question 14.
(i) Let A(1, 2) be a fixed point and, ‘P’ be a variable point in the same plane. P moves in the plane in such a way that its distance from A is always a constant. Suppose ‘P’ is at the point (3, 3), find the equation of the path traced by ‘P’.
(ii) Consider the following ellipse:
Kerala Plus One Maths Question Paper March 2020 with Answers Q14
(a) Find the equation of the ellipse.
(b) Find the coordinates of the foci.
Answer:

Question 15.
(i) Write the contra positive of the statement:
“If a number is divisible by 9, then it is divisible by 3.”
(ii) By method of contradiction, prove that √5 is irrational.
Answer:
(i) Contrapositive statement is “If a number is not divisible by 3, then it is not divisible by 9.”
(ii) Let √5 be rational.
Then √5 = \(\frac{a}{b}\), where a and b have no common factors.
√5b = a
⇒ 5b² = a² ……….(1)
⇒ a² is divisible by 5
⇒ a is divisible by 5
Then a = 5c
⇒ a² = 25c²
(1) ⇒ 5b² = 25c²
⇒ b² = 5c²
⇒ b² is divisible by 5
⇒ b is divisible by 5.
Hence a and b have a common factor √5. Which contradicts our assumption that √5 is rational. Therefore √5 is irrational.

Question 16.
(i) If E and F are two events such that P(E) = \(\frac{1}{4}\), P(F) = \(\frac{1}{2}\), P(E and F) = \(\frac{1}{8}\), find
(a) P(E or F)
(b) P(not E and not F)
(ii) A committee of two persons is selected from two men and two women. What is the probability that the committee will have
(a) one man?
(b) two men?
Answer:
Kerala Plus One Maths Question Paper March 2020 with Answers Q16

Questions from 17 to 20 carry 3 scores each. Answer any 5.

Question 17.
(i) If tan x = \(-\frac{5}{12}\), x lies in second quadrant. Find all trigonometric functions.
(ii) Without using a triangle, find the value of \(\frac{\sin x+\cos x}{\sin x-\cos x}\) if tan x = \(\frac{3}{4}\).
(iii) Prove that \(\frac{\sin 5 x+\sin 3 x}{\cos 5 x+\cos 3 x}\) = tan 4x
Answer:
Kerala Plus One Maths Question Paper March 2020 with Answers Q17

Question 18.
(i) Find the number of different 8-letter arrangements that can be made from the letters of the word ‘DAUGHTER’ so that all vowels occur together.
(ii) Find the number of ways of choosing 4 cards from a pack of 52 playing cards. How many of these
(a) Are four cards of the same suit?
(b) Four cards belong to different suits?
(c) Two are red cards and two are black cards?
Answer:
(i) The vowels are A, E, U. These vowels can be arranged in 3! ways.
Count these 3 vowels as one unit.
Then the number of letters with vowels together = 6! × 3! = 4320
(ii) Number of ways of selecting 4 cards = ⁵²C₄ = 270725
(a) 4 cards from same suite = ¹³C₄ + ¹³C₄ + ¹³C₄ + ¹³C₄ = 4 × ¹³C₄ = 2860
(b) 4 cards belong to different suits = ¹³C₁ × ¹³C₁ × ¹³C₁ × ¹³C₁ = 134
(c) 2 are red cards and 2 are black cards = ²⁶C₂ × ²⁶C₂ = 105625

Question 19.
Consider the following diagram:
Kerala Plus One Maths Question Paper March 2020 with Answers Q19
(i) Find equation of a line passing through the midpoint of AB and perpendicular to AB.
(ii) Find a point ‘C’ on the x-axis which is equidistant from A and B.
(iii) Find area of ΔABC.
Answer:
(i) Mid point of segment AB is (3, 2)
Slope of AB = -1
Slope of perpendicular line to AB = 1
Equation of perpendicular line is y – 2 = 1(x – 3)
⇒ x – y – 1 = 0
(ii) Let C be of the form (x, 0)
Then \(\sqrt{(x-2)^2+(0-3)^2}=\sqrt{(x-4)^2+(0-1)^2}\)
⇒ x² – 4x + 4 + 9 = x² – 8x + 16 + 1
⇒ 4x = 4
⇒ x = 1
Hence point C is (1, 0)
(iii) Area = \(\frac{1}{2}\) [x₁(y₂ – y₃) + x₂(y₃ – y₁) + x₃(y₁ – y₂)]
= \(\frac{1}{2}\) [2(1 – 0) + 4(0 – 3) + 1(3 – 1)]
= \(\frac{1}{2}\) [2 – 12 + 2]
= \(\frac{1}{2}\) [-8]
= -4
∴ Area = 4 sq. units.

Question 20.
From the following table:

Classes	30 – 40	40 – 50	50 – 60	60 – 70	70 – 80	80 – 90	90 – 100
Frequency	3	7	12	15	8	3	2

Find
(i) Mean
(ii) Variance
(iii) Coefficient of Variation.
Answer:
Kerala Plus One Maths Question Paper March 2020 with Answers Q20

Kerala Plus Two Economics Question Paper March 2024 with Answers

March 11, 2025 by Prasanna

Reviewing Kerala Syllabus Plus Two Economics Previous Year Question Papers and Answers Pdf March 2024 helps in understanding answer patterns.

Kerala Plus Two Economics Previous Year Question Paper March 2024

Time: 21/2 Hours
Total Score: 80 Marks

Answer any 8 questions from 1 to 10. Each carries 1 score. (8 × 1 = 8)

Question 1.
“Macro Economics” emerged as a separate branch of Economics after the publication of the book
a) Wealth of Nations
b) Principles of Economics
c) The General Theory
d) Nature and significance of Economic Science
Answer:
c) The General Theory

Question 2.
GNP-Depreciation is
a) NNP
b) NDP
c) Gross Value Added
d) National Income
Answer:
a) NNP

Question 3.
The demand curve of normal goods shifts rightward, when
a) Income increases
b) Population increases
c) Taste and preference increases
d) All of the above
Answer:
d) All of the above

Question 4.
Cost per unit of the output is
a) Variable cost
b) Marginal cost
c) Average cost
d) Fixed cost
Answer:
c) Average cost

Question 5.
‘Market price’ implies
a) Factor Cost – Depreciation
b) Factor Cost + Net Indirect Tax
c) Factor Cost + Depreciation
d) Factor Cost – Net Indirect Tax
Answer:
b) Factor Cost + Net Indirect Tax

Question 6.
Point on the supply curve at which firm earns only normal profit is
a) Break-even point
b) Shutdown point
c) Both(a) & (b)
d) None of the above
Answer:
a) Break-even point

Question 7.
If the Cash Reserve Ratio is 10%, the value of money multiplier will be
a) 2.5
b) 7.5
c) 10
d) 5
Answer:
c) 10

Question 8.
Money is
a) A medium of exchange
b) A unit of account
c) Both (a) & (b)
d) None
Answer:
c) Both (a) & (b)

Question 9.
Slope of the Indifference curve
a) Marginal Rate of Substitution
b) Marginal Opportunity Cost
c) \(\frac{-P_1}{P_2}\)
d) None
Answer:
a) Marginal Rate of Substitution

Question 10.
Difference between value of export and import is
a) Balance of Payment
b) Balance of Trade
c) Current Account Surplus
d) Capital Account Surplus
Answer:
b) Balance of Trade

Answer any 4 questions from 11 to 15. Each carries 2 scores. (4 × 2 = 8)

Question 11.
Define production possibility curve. Name the slope of the PPC.
Answer:
The Production Possibility Curve (PPC) is a graphical representation of all possible combinations of two goods or services that can be produced in an economy with a given level of resources and technology. It is also known as the production possibility frontier (PPF). The shape of PPC is concave to the origin.
Slope = Marginal Opportunity cost.

Question 12.
State how the following factors affect the supply curve of a firm:
a) Technological Progress
b) A rise in input price
Answer:
a) rightward shift
b) Leftward shift

Question 13.
Name the four major Macro Economic Sectors in an economy.
Answer:
Household, firms, govt sector, external sector are the major sector of an economy.

Question 14.
Distinguish between ’Stock’ and ‘Flow’ variables, with one example each.
Answer:
Stock is measured at a point in time, e.g., wealth, capital, etc.
Flow is measured over a period of time. E.g., income, speed, etc.

Question 15.
Define ’budget’. State any two objectives of the budget.
Answer:
Budget is the annual financial statement of a government related to its receipts and expenditures.

Objectives of the budget –

Allocation function. (Related to the provision of public and merit good)
Redistribution function. (Taxes are distributed to poor section from rich)
Stabilisation function (Govt, stabilise the booms and depression in the economy)

Answer any 4 questions from 16 to 20. Each carries 3 scores. (4 × 3 = 12)

Question 16.
Match column A with B & C.

A	B	C
Micro Economics	Pricing of a Firm	Desirability of a Mechanism
Macro Economics	What ought to be	Salary of a worker
Normative Economics	Inflation	Per capita income

Answer:

A	B	C
Micro Economics	Pricing of a Firm	Salary of a worker
Macro Economics	Inflation	Per capita income
Normative Economics	What ought to be	Desirability of a Mechanism

Question 17.
(a) Name the term used to denote the power of the commodity to satisfy wants. (1)
(b) Write any two features of it. (2)
Answer:
a) Utility

It can be measured numerically called as a cardinal utility.
It can be ranked or compared known as ordinal utility.

Question 18.
(a) Differentiate between AR & MR. (2)
(b) Prove that AR = P (1)
Answer:
a) AR = revenue per unit of output sold;
AR = TR/q:
MR = a ratio of change in total revenue to a unit change in output sold;
MR = Δ TR/Δ q

b) Average Revenue (AR) is defined as total revenue (TR) divided by the quantity sold (Q):
AR = TR/Q
Price (P) is defined as the amount of money paid by the buyer to the seller for each unit of a good or service:
P = Total Revenue / Quantity [TR/Q]
Since total revenue (TR) is equal to price (P) multiplied by quantity (Q), we have: TR = P × Q
Now, we substitute TR = P × Q into the formula for AR:
AR = TR /Q
AR = P × Q / Q
Cancelling out Q from the numerator and denominator,
we get:
AR = P

Question 19.
Draw the diagram showing circular flow in a two sector model.
Answer:
Kerala Plus Two Economics Question Paper March 2024 with Answers 1

Question 20.
(a) What is consumption function? (1)
(b) From the following equation of consumption function, identify \(\bar{C}\) & c :(2)
C = \(\bar{C}\) + cY
Answer:
a) consumption function shows the relationship between consumption and income.
b) \(\bar{C}\) = autonomous consumption c = mpc

Answer any 4 questions from 21 to 25. Each carries 4 scores. (4 × 4 = 16)

Question 21.
A consumer bought 5 kg of onion at a price of ₹ 30/kg. But, when the price increased to ₹ 40, he bought only 2 kg.
a) Calculate the price elasticity of demand. (2)
b) Name any two factors affecting elasticity of demand for a good. (2)
Answer:
A) ed = (Δ q/Δ p) × ( p/q)
\(\frac{3}{10}\) × \(\frac{30}{5}\) = \(\frac{90}{50}\) = 1.8

B) nature of goods, availability of substitutes, income, etc..

Question 22.
Write any four short run costs with equations.
Answer:

TC = TFC + TVC
TFC = TC – TVC
TVC = TC – TFC
AFC = TFC/q
AVC = TVC/q
SAC = TC/q or AFC + AVC
SMC = Δ TC/Δ q or Tcn-Tcn-1

Question 23.
Elucidate the features of perfect competition.
Answer:
Features of perfect competition market:

Large number of buyers and sellers.
Homogeneous products.
Firm is ‘price taker’.
Perfect knowledge of buyers and sellers about market conditions.
Freedom of entry and exit of firms.

Question 24.
(a) Find the equilibrium income from the following information:
Autonomous expenditure (\(\bar{A}\)) = 90 crores; MPC = 80%
(b) How the equilibrium income is determined in an economy? Explain with diagram.
Answer:
a) Y = \(\bar{A}\) / (1 – c)
1 – c = 1 – 0.8 = .2
= \(\frac{90}{2} \)= 450

Determination of Equilibrium Level of Income: The equilibrium level of income in an economy is determined by the aggregate demand and aggregate supply. The equilibrium level of income is based on income, and employment is provided in the chart.
Kerala Plus Two Economics Question Paper March 2024 with Answers 2
In the above chart, income and employment are indicated on the X axis and consumption and investment on the Y axis. Aggregate Demand (AD) is indicated with the straight line curve C+l. It is the sum total of consumption expenditure and investment expenditure. The 450 line Y passes through point O, showing the aggregate supply. Here, Y equals C+S. The point at which AD equals AS at point E is called effective demand. At this point, the income and expenditure of the entrepreneurs become equal.

Question 25.
(a) Distinguish between revenue receipts and capital receipts. (2)
(b) Write two examples each for revenue and capital receipts. (2)
Answer:
A) Revenue receipts: Receipts that neither create liability nor create assets to the government. They are non-redeemable receipts. Such receipts include Tax revenue and Non-Tax revenue sources.
Capital receipts: Receipts that create liability or reduce assets to the government.

b) Revenue receipts: Direct taxes – income taxes, corporation tax, wealth tax, etc…
Indirect taxes – customs duty, service tax, excise duty, etc.
Non-tax revenue sources – Interest, Profit & dividend, Fees, Fine, Penalties etc.
Capital receipts – Borrowings, Disinvestment, Recoveries of loans, etc.

Answer any 4 questions from 26 to 30. Each carries 5 scores. (4 × 5 = 20)

Question 26.
State the law of variable proportions with the help of a diagram.
Answer:
The Law of Variable Proportions: When more and more units of a variable input are added to the fixed input, the marginal product will increase only up to a certain point. There after, the marginal product declines. This phenomenon is known as the Law of Variable Proportions. It is also known as returns to a factor. The shape of TP, AP and MP suggests that they are specifically passing through three phases.

They are:
First phase: In the first stage, both AP and MP increase. As a result, TP also increases at an increasing rate. This stage is known as the stage of increasing return to a factor. AP reaches the maximum level in this stage.

Second phase: Both AP and MP decrease at this stage. The TP increases at a decreasing rate. More importantly, TP reaches a maximum, and MP touches zero. This stage is also known as the stage of diminishing returns to a factor.

Third phase: At this stage, the MP becomes negative. As a result, TP also starts declining. The decline of AP is continuous. In the graph, when TP reaches maximum and MP touches zero. When MP becomes negative, TP starts declining. This stage is known as the stage of negative returns to a factor.
Kerala Plus Two Economics Question Paper March 2024 with Answers 3

Question 27.
Examine the profit maximisation conditions of the firm under perfect competition.
Answer:
Every producer produces goods and services to maximise profit. Profit is the difference between Total Revenue and Total Cost. It can be written as PROFIT (π )= TOTAL REVENUE (TR) – TOTAL COST (TC).

A firm under perfect competition reaches maximum profit (equilibrium) when the following conditions are satisfied.
The price, P, must equal MC(P = MC)
Marginal cost must be non-decreasing at equilibrium.
For the firm to continue to produce, in the short run, the price must be greater than the average variable cost (p > AVC); in the long run, the price must be greater than the average cost (p > AC). The profit maximisation of a firm under perfect Competition in the short run is illustrated with the following diagram.

Kerala Plus Two Economics Question Paper March 2024 with Answers 4
In the diagram, AVC, AC, and MC represent the Average Variable Cost Curve, Average cost curve, Marginal cost curve, respectively. At point A, MC Curve interest price line (P = MC). After that, the Point MC Curve is rising. At point A Price is greater than AC, so point A is considered as the equilibrium point. At point A, the firm enjoys maximum profit. Profit is the difference between TR and TC. At point A, TR = P × Q. Here P = OP × OQ= OPEQ. TC = AC × Q = OBAQ . PROFIT = TR – TC = OPEQ – OBAQ = BPEA.

Question 28.
What will happen to the equilibrium price and output, when
a) Demand increases (2 1/2)
b) Supply decreases (2 1/2)
(Explain your answer with the help of diagrams.)
Answer:
a) rightward shift of DD; equilibrium price & output increase Fig:(A).
b) leftward shift of ss; equilibrium price increases, equilibrium output decreases Fig: (B).
Kerala Plus Two Economics Question Paper March 2024 with Answers 5

Question 29.
Find saving, ape, mpe, aps and mps in the given table.
Kerala Plus Two Economics Question Paper March 2024 with Answers 6
Answer:

Question 30.
Explain how the exchange rate is determined in flexible exchange rate system.
Answer:
In a system of flexible exchange rates, the exchange rate is determined by the forces of market demand and supply. In this case of flexible exchange rates without central bank intervention, the exchange rate moves to clear the market, to equate the demand for and supply of foreign exchange. In the following figure equilibrium exchange rate is e*, which is determined by the forces of demand and supply.
Kerala Plus Two Economics Question Paper March 2024 with Answers 8

Answer any 2 questions from 31 to 33. Each carries 8 scores. (2 × 8 = 16)

Question 31.
a) Write any three properties of indifference curves. (3)
b) Explain the optimal choice of the consumer, with the help of a diagram. (5)
Answer:
a) negative slope, convex to origin, never intersects, never tangent to each other.

b) A consumer is said to be in equilibrium when he attains maximum satisfaction from his limited income. At the consumer’s equilibrium Indifference curve should be tangent to the budget line, and the slope of the indifference curve is equal to the slope of the budget line.
Kerala Plus Two Economics Question Paper March 2024 with Answers 9
Point ‘E’ shows an optimal choice of the consumer.

Question 32.
(a) What is GDP? Differentiate between nominal and real GDP. (3)
(b) Can the GDP of a country be taken as an index of the welfare of the people of that country? Explain. (5)
Answer:
a) The total monetary value of all final goods and services produced in the domestic territory of a country in a financial year.
GDP at current year prices is called as nominal GDP. But GDP at base year prices is called as real GDP.

b) Yes, GDP increases welfare and also increases limitations; unequal distribution of income and wealth, externalities, value of non-marketed goods & services

Distribution of GDP – How uniform is it: This is because the rise in GDP maybe concentrated in the hands of very few individuals or firm.

Non-Monetary exchanges: Many activities in an economy are not evaluated in monetary terms.
Externalities: If refers to benefit (or harm) a firm or an individual causes to another for which they are not paid.

Question 33.
(a) “Control of Money Supply” is one of the functions of central bank. Mention other functions. (3)
(b) Examine the various tools used by the Reserve Bank of India to control money supply in India. (5)
Answer:
Quantitative Measures

Open market operations
Bank rate policy
Varying reserve requirement

Qualitative measures: 1. Moral suasion The instruments that RBI uses for conducting monetary policy are as follows.

Open Market Operations: It refers to the sale and purchase of government securities by the central bank. RBI purchases government securities to the general public in a bid to increase the stock of high-powered money in the economy.

Bank Rate Policy: As mentioned earlier, RBI can affect the reserve deposit ratio of commercial banks by adjusting the value of the bank rate – which is the rate of interest commercial banks have to pay RBI – if they borrow money from it in case of shortage of reserves. A low (or high) bank rate encourages banks to keep a smaller (or greater) proportion of their deposits as reserves since borrowing from RBI is now less (or more) costly than before.

Varying Reserve Requirements: Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) and Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) also work through the route. A high (or low) value of CRR or SLR helps to increase (or decrease) the value of the reserve deposit ratio, thus diminishing (or increasing) the value of the money multiplier and money supply in the economy in a similar fashion

Sterilisation by RBI: RBI often uses its instruments of money creation to stabilise the stock of money in the economy from external shocks. This operation of RBI is known as sterilisation.

The Giving Tree Summary Class 5 English Kerala Syllabus

March 11, 2025 by Prasanna

Students often refer to SCERT Class 5 English Solutions and The Giving Tree Summary in Malayalam & English Medium before discussing the text in class.

Class 5 English The Giving Tree Summary

The Giving Tree Summary in English & Malayalam

(This is a picture story about the relationship between a boy and a tree. Read and appreciate the story.)
(ഇതൊരു പിക്ചർ സ്റ്റോറിയാണ്. ഒരു കുട്ടിയും മരവുമായുള്ള ബന്ധമാണ് ഈ കഥയിൽ കാണു ന്നത്. വായിച്ച് ആസ്വദിക്കുക.

The Giving Tree Summary Class 5 English Kerala Syllabus 1
a) Once there was a tree. There was also a little boy. Every day the boy came to the tree which was his close friend.
ഒരിക്കൽ ഒരിടത്ത് ഒരു മരമുണ്ടായിരുന്നു. അവിടെ ഒരു ചെറിയ കുട്ടിയും ഉണ്ടായിരുന്നു. എല്ലാ ദിവ സവും ആ കുട്ടി മരത്തിനടുത്തു വരും. ആ മരം അവന്റെ ഏറ്റവും അടുത്ത സുഹൃത്തായിരുന്നു.

b) He would collect the leaves from the tree and make them into crowns and play “King of the Forest”.
അവൻ ആ മരത്തിൽ നിന്നു ഇലകൾ ശേഖരിച്ച് അവകൊണ്ട് കിരീടം ഉണ്ടാക്കി കാട്ടിലെ രാജാവ് ആയി കളിക്കുമായിരുന്നു.

c) He would climb up her trunk, swing from her branches, pluck her fruits and eat them.
ആ മരത്തിന്റെ ശാഖകളിൽ കയറി അവയിൽ ഇരുന്ന് ആടുകയും, അതിലെ പഴങ്ങൾ പറിച്ചു തിന്നു കയും ചെയ്യുമായിരുന്നു.

d) They would play hide-and-seek. When he was tired, he would sleep in her shade.
അവനും മരവും കൂടി “ഒളിച്ചുകളി” നടത്തുമായിരുന്നു. അവൻ ക്ഷീണിക്കുമ്പോൾ മരത്തിന്റെ തണ ലിൽ അവൻ ഉറങ്ങും.

The Giving Tree Summary Class 5 English Kerala Syllabus 2
a) The boy loved the tree very much. The tree was very happy.
ആ കുട്ടിക്ക് മരത്തെ വലിയ ഇഷ്ടമായിരുന്നു. മരത്തിന് സന്തോഷമായിരുന്നു.

b) Time went by. The boy grew up. The tree was often alone.
സമയം പോയ്ക്കൊണ്ടിരുന്നു. കുട്ടി വലുതായി. മരത്തിന് പലപ്പോഴും ഏകാന്തത അനുഭവപ്പെട്ടു.

c) One day he came back to the tree. The tree said to him, “Come dear. Climb up my trunk and swing from my branches, eat my fruits, and play in my shade.”
ഒരു ദിവസം അവൻ മരത്തിന്റെ അടുത്തുവന്നു. മരം പറഞ്ഞു, “അടുത്തേക്കുവാ. കയറി എന്റെ ശിഖ രങ്ങളിൽ ഊഞ്ഞാലാടുക. എന്റെ പഴങ്ങൾ തിന്നുകയും ഇതിന്റെ തണലിൽ ഉറങ്ങുകയും ചെയ്യുക.

d) The boy replied, “I am too big to climb and play. I want to buy things and have fun. Can you give me some money?”
കുട്ടി പറഞ്ഞു, “ഞാനിപ്പോൾ വലുതായി. എനിക്കിനി മരത്തിൽ കയറി കുട്ടികളെപ്പോലെ കളിക്കാ നൊന്നും പറ്റില്ല. എനിക്ക് കുറച്ചു സാധനങ്ങൾ വാങ്ങി അവ വച്ചുകളിക്കണം. എനിക്കു കുറച്ചു പണം തരാമോ?

The Giving Tree Summary Class 5 English Kerala Syllabus 3
a) The tree said she had no money. She had only leaves and fruits. She asked him to take her fruits and sell them in the city. The boy climbed up, gathered her fruits, and carried them, away. The tree was happy.
മരം പറഞ്ഞു അവളുടെ കയ്യിൽ പണമൊന്നും ഇല്ലെന്ന്. അവളുടെ പഴങ്ങൾ പറിച്ചെടുത്ത് നഗര ത്തിൽ കൊണ്ടുപോയി വിറ്റ് കാശുണ്ടാക്കാൻ അവൾ പറഞ്ഞു. അവൻ മരത്തിൽ കയറി പഴങ്ങൾ ശേഖരിച്ചു. എന്നിട്ട് അവയും കൊണ്ട് നഗരത്തിലേക്കു പോയി. മരത്തിന് സന്തോഷമായി.

b) The boy, who, by now, had become a man, cut down the trunk of the tree to make a boat. He went sailing and never showed up for a long time.
ആ പുരുഷൻ ബോട്ടുണ്ടാക്കാനായി മരത്തിന്റെ തടിവെട്ടി. ബോട്ടുണ്ടാക്കി. അവൻ ബോട്ടിൽ ദൂരെ പ്പോയി. ഒരു നീണ്ടകാലത്തേക്ക് അവൻ മരത്തിനടുത്തു വന്നില്ല.

c) After a long time he came back again. The tree said sadly, “I’m sorry. I have nothing left to give you. My fruits are gone.” The man replied, “It’s okay. My teeth are also very weak.”
വളരെ നാളുകൾ കഴിഞ്ഞ് അവൻ വീണ്ടും വന്നു. മരം സങ്കടത്തോടെ പറഞ്ഞു, “നിനക്കു തരാൻ എന്റെ കയ്യിൽ ഒന്നുമില്ല. എന്റെ പഴങ്ങളെല്ലാം പോയി”. പുരുഷൻ പറഞ്ഞു, “വിഷമിക്കേണ്ട. എന്റെ പല്ലുകളും മോശമായി. അവക്ക് ബലമില്ല.
The Giving Tree Summary Class 5 English Kerala Syllabus 4
a) The tree said, “There is no more trunk for you to climb on.” The man replied, “I’m too old to climb.”
മരം പറഞ്ഞു, “നിനക്കു കയറി കളിക്കാൻ എനിക്ക് തടിയില്ല.” “അയാൾ പറഞ്ഞു”. “പ്രായാധിക്യം കൊണ്ട് എനിക്കു കയറാനും പറ്റില്ല.”

b) “The tree was very sad and said, “I’m sorry. I wish I could give you something. But I have nothing left. I’m just an old stump.” The man replied, “I only need a quiet place to sit and take some rest. I am very tired.”
മരത്തിന് വലിയ ദുഃഖമായി. അവൾ പറഞ്ഞു. “എനിക്കു നിന്നെയോർത്ത് ദുഃഖം തോന്നുന്നു. നിനക്ക് എന്തെങ്കിലും തരണമെന്നുണ്ടെനിക്ക്. പക്ഷേ എനിക്ക് ഒന്നും തന്നെ തരാനില്ല. ഞാൻ ഇപ്പോൾ വെറും ഒരു കുറ്റി മാത്രമാണ്.” “പുരുഷൻ പറഞ്ഞു”, “എനിക്ക് വേണ്ടത് സ്വസ്ഥമായി ഇരുന്ന് വിശ്രമിക്കാനുള്ള ഒരിടമാണ്. എനിക്കു നല്ല ക്ഷീണമുണ്ട്.”

c) The tree said, “Please come and sit down and take rest.” The man sat down. The tree was happy and smiled again.
മരം പറഞ്ഞു, “വന്ന് എന്റെ കുറ്റിയിൽ ഇരിക്കുക വിശ്രമിക്കുക. ആ മനുഷ്യൻ കുറ്റിയിൽ ഇരുന്നു. മരത്തിന് സന്തോഷമായി. അവൾ പുഞ്ചിരിച്ചു.”.

The Message of the story: “Never forget those who help and support us.
കഥയുടെ സന്ദേശം : നമ്മളെ സഹായിച്ചവരെ ഒരിക്കലും മറക്കരുത്.

The Giving Tree About the Author

Sheldon Allan Silverstein (1930-1999) was an American writer, poet, cartoonist, singer, song writer, musician and playwright. He wrote under the pen name “Uncle Shelby”. ഷെൽഡൻ അലൻ സിൽവർസ്റ്റെയ്ൻ (1930-1999) ഒരു അമേരിക്കൻ എഴുത്തുകാരനും, കവിയും, കാർട്ടൂണിസ്റ്റും, പാട്ടുപാടുന്നയാളും, പാട്ടെഴുതുന്നയാളും, സംഗീതജ്ഞനും, നാടകകൃത്തു മാണ്. “അങ്കിൾ ഷെൽബി” എന്ന തൂലികാനാമത്തിലാണ് അദ്ദേഹം എഴുതിക്കൊണ്ടിരുന്നത്.

The Giving Tree Words Meaning

intimate – close , വളരെ അടുത്ത
gather – collect, ശേഖരിക്കുക
trunk – the main wood stem of the tree , മരത്തിന്റെ തടി
swing – move from one side to the other, ഉഞ്ഞാലാടുക
pluck – pick, പറിച്ചെടുക്കുക
shelter – a place to stay , വിശ്രമിക്കാൻ ഒരിടം
hardly – not enough, കഷ്ടിച്ച്
whispered – talked in a low voice, പതുക്കെ പറഞ്ഞു
sailing – travelling in a boat or ship , ബോട്ടിലോ കപ്പലിലോ ഉള്ള യാത്ര
stump – the part of the tree attached to root after it is cut down, മരം വെട്ടിക്കളയുമ്പോൾ ബാക്കിയാകുന്ന കുറ്റി
quiet – peaceful, calm, not noisy, ഒച്ചയും ബഹളവുമില്ലാത്ത

The Giving Tree Questions and Answers Activities Notes Class 5 English Kerala Syllabus

March 13, 2025March 11, 2025 by Prasanna

Parents often use SCERT Kerala Syllabus 5th Standard English Textbook Solutions Unit 4 Chapter 3 The Giving Tree Questions and Answers Activities Notes Pdf to assist their kids with homework.

Class 5 English The Giving Tree Question Answer Activities

The Giving Tree Class 5 Questions and Answers

The Giving Tree Activities

Class 5 English The Giving Tree Activities Pdf – Activity 1:

Describe how the title “The Giving Tree” is suitable for the story.
“ദ് ഗിവിംഗ് ട്രീ” എന്ന തലക്കെട്ട് ഈ കഥക്ക് എത്രമാത്രം അനുയോജ്യമാണ് എന്നു വിശദീക രിക്കുക.
Answer:
The title “The Giving Tree” is very suitable for the story. I say so because the tree goes on giving whenever the boy comes to her. First she gave him leaves to make crowns. She gave him shade to sleep when he was tired after playing. She allowed him to swing on her branches and gave him her fruits to eat and also to sell. Then she gave him her branches to build his house. She then gave him her trunk to make the boat. Finally she gave him her stump to make him sit calmly and rest. So we find the tree was always giving and never taking anything from the boy.

The Giving Tree Questions and Answers – Activity 2:

The tree invited the man to sit down and take rest on its stump. The man did so and started thinking about the tree. What would be his thoughts?
തന്റെ കുറ്റിയിൽ വന്നിരുന്ന് വിശ്രമിക്കാൻ മരം ആ പുരുഷനെ ക്ഷണിച്ചു. അവൻ അവളുടെ കുറ്റിയിൽ ഇരുന്നു. അവിടെ ഇരുന്നുകൊണ്ട് അവൻ ആ മരത്തെപ്പറ്റി ചിന്തിക്കാൻ തുടങ്ങി. എന്തൊക്കെയായിരിക്കും അവന്റെ ചിന്തകൾ?
Answer:
How beautiful was this tree some years ago! She had many branches full of leaves and fruits. When I was a boy I used to come and play hide and seek with the tree. I used to swing on her. branches. I played and rested in her shade. I made crowns with her leaves. I ate her fruits. But when I became a man I picked and sold her fruits to get money to buy what I wanted. Later I cut down her branches to build my house. Then I cut down her trunk to make my boat. And now she is just a stump. She allowed me to sit on the stump and rest. How gracious she is! I never gave her anything. But she gave me everything she had. I feel bad because it was I who destroyed her and made her a mere stump. I seek her forgiveness!

The Giving Tree Class 5 Questions and Answers Pdf – Activity 3:

Here there are some events from the story “The Giving Tree”. Rearrange the jumbled sentences in the correct order.
കഥയിൽ നിന്നുമുള്ള ചില സംഭവങ്ങളാണ്. പക്ഷേ അവ ശരിയായ ഓർഡറിലല്ല. ആ സംഭവ ങ്ങളെ ശരിയായ ഓർഡറിൽ എഴുതുക.

The old man returns to the tree, now a stump.
He needs a house to live in.
Years later, the man is in need of a boat to sail away.
The tree offers its trunk to make a boat.
He enjoys the tree’s company and loves to climb up.
One day he comes and asks the tree for money.
As the boy grows older, he visits the tree less frequently.
The tree gives him some fruits to sell in the city.
A boy comes to play with the tree every day.
The tree asks him to cut her branches.
The tree says: “Please come. Sit down and take rest.”

Answer:
1. Aboy comes to play with the tree every day.
2. He enjoys the tree’s company and loves to climb up.
3. As the boy grows older, he visits the tree less frequently.
4. One day he comes and asks the tree for money.
5. The tree gives him some fruits to sell in the city.
6. He needs a house to live in.
7. The tree asks him to cut her branches.
8. Years later, the man is in need of a boat to sail away.
9. The tree offers its trunk to make a boat.
10. The old man returns to the tree, now a stump.
11. The tree says: “Please come. Sit down and take rest.”

The Giving Tree Class 5 Question Answer – Activity 4:

Perform a puppet how based on the story “The Giving Tree”. da
“ദ് ഗിവിംഗ് ട്രീ” എന്ന കഥയെ ആസ്പദമാക്കി ഒരു പസ്സെറ്റ് ഷോ ചെയ്യുക. (To be done practically.)

All You Who Sleep Tonight Summary Class 5 English Kerala Syllabus

March 11, 2025 by Prasanna

Students often refer to SCERT Class 5 English Solutions and All You Who Sleep Tonight Summary in Malayalam & English Medium before discussing the text in class.

Class 5 English All You Who Sleep Tonight Summary

All You Who Sleep Tonight Summary in English

(This poem is about what we feel when we are far from our beloved ones.)

Stanza 1: Many of you sleep tonight far from the ones you love. There are no hands on your left side. or right side. Above you there is only emptiness.

Stanza 2: But you should know that you are not alone. The whole world shares your tears. Some of them share your sorrow for two nights or just one night. But some share it all their years.

Meaning Of The Poem:

The poem is about those who are far away from their loved ones. Vikram Seth sympathizes with the lonely feeling of those who are living alone. They are far away from their loved ones at different places.

Life is easy and more joyful when one stays with those who love and care for them. A person feels happier when living with his loved ones at a place where he was born and brought up. That place is familiar to him. But sometimes a family can’t live together. One cannot always stay with his loved ones or in their comfort zones. At times one has to leave the people and the place he loves, either forever or for a certain period. In the nights they sleep alone with nobody on their left or right side. And above them there is only emptiness. And they feel lonely and sad.

In the second stanza, the poet sympathizes with them and asks them not to feel lonely and not to consider themselves alone. He says that the entire world is by their side and shares their pains and sorrows. They are not the only ones suffering from separation. There are many who are experiencing the same situation of life. Separation is a part of life. Some separations are temporary, just for one or two nights. But some are permanent as when somebody dies and goes away forever.

The poet in the 2nd stanza goes on to say that there is a saying that when a person dies, they take the form of a star. That is why the poet is asking the person not to feel alone and insecure because when the person feels that way, they should look up at the stars to ensure that they are not alone. The person they are missing is right there watching them from above. Finally, when you realize the person you are missing is near you, you feel a lot better and you are able to sleep properly.

This poem has only two stanzas. Each stanza has four lines. The 3rd line rhymes with the first and the fourth line with the second. The poem acts as a balm to the souls who are unable to sleep properly because of their loneliness. The poem helps in creating inner peace for such people.

All You Who Sleep Tonight Summary Class 5 English Kerala Syllabus 1

All You Who Sleep Tonight Summary in Malayalam

(നമ്മൾ സ്നേഹിക്കുന്നവരിൽ അകന്നിരിക്കുമ്പോൾ നമുക്ക് എന്താണ് തോന്നുന്നത് എന്നുപറയുകയാണ് ഈ കവിത

സ്റ്റാൻസ് 1 : ഇന്നു രാത്രി നിങ്ങൾ ഉറങ്ങുന്നത് സ്നേഹിക്കുന്നവരിൽ നിന്നും അകലെ ആയിരിക്കാം. നിങ്ങളുടെ ഇടത്തോ വലത്തോ നിങ്ങൾ സ്നേഹിക്കുന്നവരുടെ കൈകളില്ലാ. നിങ്ങൾക്കു മുകളിൽ ശൂന്യ തമാത്രം.

സ്റ്റാൻസ് 2 : പക്ഷേ, നിങ്ങൾ അറിയണം. നിങ്ങൾ ഒറ്റക്കല്ല എന്ന്. ഈ ലോകം മുഴുവനും നിങ്ങളുടെ കണ്ണീർ പങ്കിടുന്നുണ്ട്. ചിലർ നിങ്ങളുടെ സങ്കടം പങ്കിടുന്നത് രണ്ട് രാത്രികൾ അല്ലെങ്കിൽ ഒരു രാത്രിയിൽ മാത്രമായിരിക്കും. പക്ഷേ ചിലർ അവരുടെ ജീവിതം മുഴുവനും അത് പങ്കിടും.

Meaning Of The Poem:

സ്നേഹിക്കുന്നവരിൽ നിന്നും അകലെ ജീവിക്കുന്ന വ്യക്തികളെക്കുറിച്ചാണ് ഈ കവിത. അങ്ങനെ ജീവിക്കുന്നവരോട് വിക്രം സേഠ് തന്റെ സഹാനുഭൂതി പ്രകടിപ്പിക്കുന്നു. വിവിധ സ്ഥലങ്ങളിലാണ് അവർ കഴിയുന്നത്.

തന്നെ സ്നേഹിക്കുന്നവരുടേയും പരിചരിക്കുന്നവരുടേയും കൂടെ താമസിക്കുമ്പോഴാണ് ജീവിതം കൂടു തൽ സുഖകരമാകുന്നത്. താൻ ജനിച്ചു വളർന്ന നാട്ടിൽ തന്നെ സ്നേഹിക്കുന്നവരുടെ കൂടെ ജീവിക്കു മ്പോഴാണ് കൂടുതൽ സന്തോഷമുണ്ടാകുന്നത്. ആ സ്ഥലം അയാൾക്കു സുപരിചിതമാണ്. പക്ഷേ പല പ്പോഴും ഒരു കുടുംബത്തിലുള്ളവർക്ക് ഒരുമിച്ചു താമസിക്കാൻ പറ്റാത്ത അവസ്ഥയുണ്ടാകുന്നു. അവർക്ക് തങ്ങളുടെ സുരക്ഷിത സ്ഥാനങ്ങളിൽ നിന്നും അകന്നു ജീവിക്കേണ്ടി വരുന്നു. ചിലപ്പോൾ ഈ സ്ഥിതി കുറച്ചു സമയത്തേക്കായിരിക്കാം. പക്ഷേ ചിലപ്പോൾ എന്നത്തേക്കുമായിരിക്കും. രാത്രികളിൽ അവർക്ക് ഒറ്റക്ക് ഉറങ്ങേണ്ടി വരുന്നു. അവരുടെ ഇടത്തോ വലത്തോ ആരുമില്ല. അവർക്കു മുകളിൽ ശൂന്യതമാത്രം. അപ്പോൾ അവർക്ക് ഏകാന്തയും ദുഃഖവും അനുഭവപ്പെടുന്നു.

രണ്ടാമത്തെ സ്റ്റാൻസയിൽ, കവിക്ക് അവരോട് സഹതാപം തോന്നുന്നു. അവരോട് അദ്ദേഹം പറയുന്നു. അവർ ഒറ്റക്കാണെന്ന തോന്നൽ അവർക്കുണ്ടാകേണ്ട ആവശ്യമില്ലെന്ന്. ഈ ലോകം മുഴുവനും അവർക്ക ടുത്തുണ്ട്. അവരുടെ വേദനകളിലും ദുഃഖങ്ങളിലും പങ്കാളികൾ ആയിക്കൊണ്ട്. അവർ മാത്രമല്ല ഈ ലോകത്തിൽ ഏകാന്തത സഹിക്കുന്നത്. മറ്റു പലരും ഇതേ വിധത്തിലുള്ള വേർപാടുകൾ അനുഭവിക്കു ന്നുണ്ട്. വേർപാട് ജീവിതത്തിന്റെ ഒരു ഭാഗമാണ്. ചില വേർപിരിയലുകൾ വളരെ കുറച്ചു സമയത്തേക്കു മാത്രമുള്ളതായിരിക്കും. ഒന്നോ രണ്ടോ രാത്രികളിൽ മാത്രം. പക്ഷേ ചില വേർപിരിയലുകൾ എന്നന്നേ ക്കുമുള്ളതാണ്. ഒരാൾ മരിക്കുമ്പോൾ ആ വേർപാട് എന്നേക്കുമുള്ളതാണ്.

ഈ സ്റ്റാൻസയിൽ തന്നെ കവി പറയുന്നു, ഒരാൾ മരിക്കുമ്പോൾ അയാൾ ഒരു നക്ഷത്രമായി മാറുമെന്ന്. അതുകൊണ്ടാണ് കവി പറയുന്നത് ആരും ഒറ്റക്കാണെന്ന് ചിന്തിക്കരുതെന്ന്. അങ്ങിനെ ഒറ്റക്കാണെന്ന് ആർക്കെങ്കിലും തോന്നിയാൽ അവർ നക്ഷത്രങ്ങളെ നോക്കണം. അപ്പോൾ അവർക്കു മനസ്സിലാകും അവർ ഒറ്റക്കല്ല എന്ന്. നഷ്ടപ്പെട്ടയാൾ നിങ്ങളുടെ അടുത്തുണ്ടെന്നു വിചാരിക്കുമ്പോൾ, നിങ്ങൾക്ക് സന്തോഷ മാകുകയും നന്നായി ഉറങ്ങാൻ പറ്റുകയും ചെയ്യും.

ഈ കവിതയിൽ രണ്ടു സ്റ്റാൻസ മാത്രമേയുള്ളു. ഓരോ സ്റ്റാൻസയിലും 4 വരികൾ വീതമാണ്. മൂന്നാ മത്തെ വരിക്ക് ആദ്യത്തെ വരിയുമായി പ്രാസമുണ്ട്. 4-ാമത്തെ വരിക്ക് രണ്ടാമത്തെ വരിയുമായി പ്രാസ മുണ്ട്. ഏകാന്തത കാരണം ഉറങ്ങാൻ പറ്റാത്തവർക്ക് ഈ കവിത ഒരു വേദന സംഹാരിയായ ലേപനമാണ്. അവർക്ക് ഈ കവിത ആന്തരിക സൗഖ്യം കൊടുക്കുന്നു.

All You Who Sleep Tonight About the Author

Vikram Seth was born on 20 June 1952 in Calcutta. He is a famous novelist and poet. He is more known for his novels. He has won many Awards and Honours including Padma Shri, the Sahitya Akademi Award, and Pravasi Bharatiya Samman.
കവിയെപ്പറ്റി : വിക്രം സേഠ് 20 ജൂൺ 1952-ൽ കൊൽക്കത്തയിൽ ജനിച്ചു. അദ്ദേഹം കൂടുത ലായി അറിയപ്പെടുന്നത് ഒരു നോവലിസ്റ്റ് ആയിട്ടാണ്. അദ്ദേഹത്തിന് പല പുരസ്കാരങ്ങളും ബഹുമതികളും ലഭിച്ചിട്ടുണ്ട്. പത്മശ്രീ, സാഹിത്യ അക്കാദമി അവാർഡ്, പ്രവാസി ഭാരതീയ സമ്മാൻ എന്നിവ അവയിൽ ചിലതുമാത്രമാണ്.

All You Who Sleep Tonight Questions and Answers Activities Notes Class 5 English Kerala Syllabus

March 13, 2025March 11, 2025 by Prasanna

Parents often use SCERT Kerala Syllabus 5th Standard English Textbook Solutions Unit 4 Chapter 2 All You Who Sleep Tonight Questions and Answers Activities Notes Pdf to assist their kids with homework.

Class 5 English All You Who Sleep Tonight Question Answer Activities

All You Who Sleep Tonight Class 5 Questions and Answers

All You Who Sleep Tonight Questions and Answers

Question 1.
In whose company do you wish to sleep?
ആരുടെ കൂടെ കിടന്നുറങ്ങാനാണ് നിങ്ങൾക്കു താൽപര്യം?
Answer:
I wish to sleep in the company of my beloved ones.
ഞാൻ സ്നേഹിക്കുന്നവരുടെ കൂടെ കിടന്നുറങ്ങാനാണ് എനിക്കു താൽപര്യം.

Question 2.
How do people feel when they are far from their loved ones?
തങ്ങൾ സ്നേഹിക്കുന്നവരിൽ നിന്നും അകലെ ആയിരിക്കുമ്പോൾ അവർക്ക് എന്താണ് തോന്നുക?
Answer:
When they are far from their loved ones, people feel lonely and sad. They have no peace and joy and they can’t sleep well.
അവർക്ക് ഏകാന്തതയും ദുഃഖവും അനുഭവപ്പെടും. അവർക്ക് സന്തോഷവും സമാധാനവും കാണു കയില്ല അവർക്ക് ശരിയായി ഉറങ്ങാനും പറ്റുകയില്ല.

Question 3.
Why does the poet say, ‘you are not alone’?
നിങ്ങൾ ഒറ്റക്കല്ല. ഇങ്ങിനെ കവി പറയുന്നത് എന്തുകൊണ്ടാണ്?
Answer:
The poet says “you are not alone” because there are millions of people who live far from their homes, far from their loved ones either for studies, work or due to some other reasons. തങ്ങൾ സ്നേഹിക്കുന്നവരിൽ നിന്നും ഒരൂപാടു ദൂരെ താമസിക്കുന്ന കോടിക്കണക്കിന് ആൾക്കാരു ണ്ട്. പഠിക്കാനായോ, ജോലിക്കായോ വേറെ എന്തെങ്കിലും കാരണം കൊണ്ടോ ആണ് അവർക്ക് അപ്രകാരം ദൂരെ താമസിക്കേണ്ടി വരുന്നത്.

Question 4.
Suggest another title on the theme of the poem.
ഈ കവിതക്ക് മറ്റൊരു തലക്കെട്ട് നിർദ്ദേശിക്കുക.
Answer:
Sharing (2015)

Question 5.
Pick out the rhyming words used in the poem.
ഈ കവിതയിലെ പ്രാസമുള്ള വാക്കുകൾ കണ്ടുപിടിക്കുക.
Answer:
tonight-right; love-above; alone-one; tears-years.
റ്റു നൈറ്റ് – റൈറ്റ് ; ലവ് – എബവ്, എലോൺ – വൺ; റ്റിയേഴ്സ് -നീയേഴ്സ്

All You Who Sleep Tonight Activities

Class 5 English All You Who Sleep Tonight Activities Pdf – Activity 1:

“Know that you aren’t alone.”
What does this line mean? Write down your comments.
Answer:
This line means that there millions of people who live alone far away from their homes and loved ones. They have to live like that because of their studies, jobs or for some other reasons. So nobody should feel that he is only person who has to suffer loneliness. We know many people who work in foreign countries, leaving their partners, parents and children behind.

All You Who Sleep Tonight Questions and Answers – Activity 2:

“The whole world shares your tears.”
What does the expression “shares your tears” mean?
Do you find comfort when you share your tears with others? Share your experience in the class.
Answer:
“The whole world shares your tears” means you are not the only person who suffers from the feeling of loneliness and sorrow. There are millions of others who are in the same situation like yours. So a lonely person should not feel sad thinking that it is only he who has such a cruel fate.

When I share my tears with others, I find comfort. It is a known fact that when we share our joy, the joy increases. But when sorrow is shared, it decreases. That is why on their birthdays, marriages, naming ceremonies of their children, and housewarming functions people invite others to share their joy. But when the sorrow is shared, the sorrow becomes less. That is why when we come to know when a tragedy happens to the people we love we rush to them to share their sorrow and thus reduce it.

All You Who Sleep Tonight Class 5 Questions and Answers Pdf – Activity 3:

Collect poems related to the theme of ‘sharing’.
You may present one of the poems in your class.
Write the titles of the poems presented by your friends.
Answer:
Here are four short poems related to the theme of sharing:
All You Who Sleep Tonight Activities Notes Class 5 English Kerala Syllabus 1

Salt in His Shoes Summary Class 5 English Kerala Syllabus

March 11, 2025 by Prasanna

Students often refer to SCERT Class 5 English Solutions and Salt in His Shoes Summary in Malayalam & English Medium before discussing the text in class.

Class 5 English Salt in His Shoes Summary

Salt in His Shoes Summary in English

INTRODUCTION: Michael Jordan is a Black American born on 17 February 1963. He was one of the best basketball players. In this story we read about the challenges he faced in the basketball court and how he learned his lessons about patience and hard work.

Michael loved to play basketball. Every Saturday, he followed his elder brothers, Larry and Ronnie, to the park, hoping that they would let him play. There was a problem – Mark. Mark was the tallest boy on the court.

Mark moved his arms up and down Michael’s face and told him he was too short. When Michael threw the ball to Larry, Mark’s long arms knocked the ball away. It fell into the hands of a team mate of Mark. He threw the ball into the basket, and the game was over.

Salt in His Shoes Summary Class 5 English Kerala Syllabus 1

All the way home, Michael apologised. His eldest brother, Ronnie, tried to cheer him up. Ronnie told Michael that he played well that day and he should not worry. They would win the next time.

When they reached home, Michael went into the kitchen. Their Mama was cooking dinner. Michael asked his mother how he could grow taller. She said if he put salt in his shoes, he would grow taller. He became very happy and he asked many questions. He wanted to know how long it would take him to grow taller and how tall he could get.

Mama sat near him and explained things to him. She told him to be patient and listen to her carefully. He said he would be patient.

During dinner, Mama noticed that Michael was not eating much. He was thinking about getting taller. Then Mama told him that if he did not eat properly he would not get taller. Michael said he was not hungry. Then Mama looked at him in a slightly angry manner. Then Michael began to eat his food. Soon he finished what was in his plate and asked for more food.

There was a growth chart hanging on the wall of Michael’s bedroom. That evening at bed time, Michael placed his favourite game-shoes on the floor next to the growth chart. Then he wore his pyjamas. He then said his prayers and jumped into his bed.

When Mama came in, Michael was fast asleep. Standing near his bed, Mama sprinkled salt in his shoes.

After that night Michael wore his favourite game-shoes, and he felt the presence of the salt under his feet. He had a special feeling. He went everywhere wearing those shoes. He stopped going to the park with his brothers on Saturdays. He stayed at home and practised. He wanted to grow a few more inches before he went back to the park.

After two months of practising and waiting patiently, Michael stood next to the growth chart on his wall. There was no change. He had not grown even an inch. He was disappointed but he did not give up. He decided to wait patiently as his Mama had told him.

Salt in His Shoes Summary Class 5 English Kerala Syllabus 2

Two more months of practice passed. Still there was no change in his height. Michael was slowly becoming sad.

Next Saturday, Michael’s brothers tried to make him go with them to the park. But he was not willing to go. Mama was getting worried as Michael looked unhappy. When she saw him sitting alone on the steps, she asked Michael’s Daddy to go and talk to him. So Daddy went and sat with Michael on the steps. Daddy asked him why he was not going out to the park with his brothers. He asked him if he was alright. At first Michael did not reply. Then he said that he thought he would be taller at least by a few inches. He had done everything that Mama had told him to do. But his efforts have not made him taller.

Daddy asked Michael why he wanted to be taller. Michael said if he were taller he could help his team to win. Daddy then said that Michael was already a great player. After tapping on the chest of Michael, he added that he had everything in him to make him a winner. Being taller might help him to play a little better. But practice, determination and giving his best are more important than being a little taller. They are the qualities that make a person a real winner.

Michael thought about the things his Daddy told him. Then he got up and suddenly started running. His Daddy asked him where he was going. He said he had a game that day and he was already late.

When Michael reached the park the game had started. He sat on the bench hoping he would get a chance to play. Soon he got the chance. The game was almost finishing and the score was tied. Then suddenly one of the boys, John, fell down and hurt himself. Michael then got the chance to play. Michael joined his team when the players got together for a time-out.

Ronnie said that the game is tied. All they needed was one point. Who wanted to take the shot? Ronnie then looked in Michael’s direction. Feeling more confident than ever, Michael said he would do it.

The game restarted as the whistle blew. Mark began to pick on Michael as usual. He laughed at him by saying that he was trying to play with big boys. Michael paid no attention to Mark’s remarks. He had been practising and today he was determined to win.

Salt in His Shoes Summary Class 5 English Kerala Syllabus 3

Larry threw the ball to Michael. Michael took it, bounced it for a moment and then took off. As he came near Mark, he shifted to his right. Mark followed, but while he was still shifting, Michael turned to his left. He stepped behind Mark and shot. The ball arced above Mark’s hands and fell silently through the hoop.

Michael’s team got two points. His team won! It was just as Michael had dreamed. When he realised what he had done, he ran home and shouted: “I did it, Dad and Mom. I did it.” Running in behind him Ronnie and Larry joined the celebration. They said, “That’s right, little brother, you did it. You won the game for us.” After that day, Mama stopped putting salt in Michael’s shoes. Michael did not stop being patient and working hard.

Salt in His Shoes Summary in Malayalam

ആമുഖം : മൈക്കിൾ ജോർദാൻ ഒരു കറുത്ത വർഗക്കാരനായ അമേരിക്കനാണ്. 17 ഫെബ്രുവരി 1963-ൽ ആണ് അദ്ദേഹം ജനിച്ചത്. ഏറ്റവും നല്ല ബാസ്ക്കറ്റ് കളിക്കാരിൽ ഒരാളായിരുന്നു അദ്ദേഹം. ഈ കഥയിൽ നമ്മൾ വായിക്കുന്നത് ബാസ്ക്കറ്റ് ബോൾ കോർട്ടിൽ അദ്ദേഹം നേരിട്ട് പ്രതിസന്ധികളെപ്പറ്റിയും അദ്ദേഹം അവയെ തരണം ചെയ്യാനുള്ള പാഠങ്ങൾ പഠിച്ചതിനേയും പറ്റിയാണ്. ക്ഷമയും കഠിനാദ്ധ്വാനവും അദ്ദേഹം പഠിച്ചു.

ബാസ്ക്കറ്റ് ബോൾ കളിക്കാൻ മൈക്കിൾ വളരെ ഇഷ്ടപ്പെട്ടിരുന്നു. എല്ലാ ശനിയാഴ്ചയും തന്റെ മൂത്ത സഹോദരങ്ങളായ ലാരിയുടേയും റോണിയുടേയും കൂടെ അദ്ദേഹം പാർക്കിൽ പോകുമായിരുന്നു. അവ രുടെ കൂടെ തന്നേയും കളിപ്പിക്കും എന്ന് വിചാരിച്ചാണ് മൈക്കിൾ അവരുടെ കൂടെ പോയിരുന്നത്. പക്ഷേ അവിടെ മൈക്കിളിന് ഒരു വലിയ പ്രശ്നമുണ്ടായിരുന്നു. മാർക്ക് എന്ന കളിക്കാരനാണ് ആ പ്രശ്നം. കളി ക്കളത്തിലെ ഏറ്റവും ഉയരം കൂടിയ കളിക്കാരനായിരുന്നു മാർക്ക്.

മൈക്കിളിനെ പരിഹസിക്കാൻ എന്നപോലെ മൈക്കിളിന്റെ മുഖത്ത് ചെറുതായി തട്ടിക്കൊണ്ട് മാർക്ക് അവനോട് പറഞ്ഞു, അവന്റെ പൊക്കം വളരെ കുറവാണെന്ന്. മൈക്കിൾ ലാറിക്ക് പന്ത് കൊടുത്തപ്പോൾ മാർക്കിന്റെ നീളമുള്ള കൈകൾ ആ പന്ത് തട്ടിമാറ്റി. മാർക്കിന്റെ ടീമിലുള്ള കളിക്കാരന്റെ കയ്യിൽ ആ പന്ത് ചെന്നെത്തി. ആ പന്ത് അവൻ ബാസ്ക്കറ്റിലേക്ക് എറിഞ്ഞു. അങ്ങനെ ഗെയിം അവസാനിച്ചു.

വീട്ടിലേക്ക് തിരിച്ച് പോകും വഴി മൈക്കിൾ പലപ്രാവശ്യം ലാറിയോട് ക്ഷമ ചോദിച്ചു. മൈക്കിളിന്റെ ഏറ്റവും മുതിർന്ന സഹോദരനായ റോണി അവനെ സമാധാനിപ്പിക്കാൻ ശ്രമിച്ചു. അന്ന് മൈക്കിൾ നന്നായി കളിച്ചെന്നും അവൻ ആശങ്കപ്പെടേണ്ട എന്നും റോണി അവനോടു പറഞ്ഞു. അടുത്ത പ്രാവശ്യം അവർ ജയിക്കും എന്നും കൂടി റോണി കൂട്ടിച്ചേർത്തു.

അവർ വീട്ടിലെത്തിയപ്പോൾ മൈക്കിൾ അടുക്കളയിലേക്ക് പോയി. അവിടെ അവരുടെ അമ്മ ഡിന്നർ തയ്യാ റാക്കുകയായിരുന്നു. മൈക്കിൾ അവന്റെ അമ്മയോടു ചോദിച്ചു. എന്തുചെയ്താലാണ് അവന്റെ പൊക്കം കൂട്ടാൻ സാധ്യമാകുക എന്ന്. അവന്റെ അമ്മ പറഞ്ഞു. അവൻ അവന്റെ ഷൂസിൽ ഉപ്പിട്ടാൽ അവന്റെ പൊക്കം കൂടുമെന്ന്. ഇത് കേട്ടപ്പോൾ മൈക്കിളിന് വലിയ സന്തോഷമായി. അവൻ അമ്മയോട് പലചോദ്യ ങ്ങളും ചോദിക്കാൻ തുടങ്ങി. പൊക്കം കൂട്ടാൻ എത്രനാൾ വേണ്ടിവരും, എത്രത്തോളം പൊക്കം വെപ്പി ക്കാൻ കഴിയും എന്നിങ്ങനെയൊക്കെയായിരുന്നു ആ ചോദ്യങ്ങൾ.

Salt in His Shoes Summary Class 5 English Kerala Syllabus 4

മമ്മ അവന്റെ അടുത്ത് ചെന്നിരുന്നു അവനോട് കാര്യങ്ങൾ വിശദീകരിച്ചു. ക്ഷമ കാണിക്കാനും താൻ പറ യുന്നത് ഒക്കെ ശ്രദ്ധാപൂർവ്വം കേൾക്കാനും മമ്മ അവനെ ഉപദേശിച്ചു. അവൻ പറഞ്ഞു, അവൻ ക്ഷമ കാണിക്കാമെന്ന്.

ഡിന്നർ കഴിച്ചുകൊണ്ടിരുന്നപ്പോൾ മൈക്കിൾ കാര്യമായി ഒന്നും കഴിക്കുന്നില്ലെന്ന് അവന്റെ അമ്മ കണ്ടു. അവൻ ഉയരം കൂടുന്നതിനെ പറ്റി ആലോചിച്ചുക്കൊണ്ടിരിക്കുകയായിരുന്നു. അപ്പോൾ മമ്മ പറഞ്ഞു. ശരിയായ ഭക്ഷണം കഴിച്ചില്ലെങ്കിൽ അവന്റെ ഉയരം കൂടുകയില്ലെന്ന്. മൈക്കിൾ പറഞ്ഞു. അവന് വിശപ്പി ല്ലെന്ന്. അപ്പോൾ അവന്റെ മമ്മ ചെറിയ ദ്വേഷ്യത്തോടെ അവനെ നോക്കി. അപ്പോൾ അവൻ ആഹാരം കഴിക്കാൻ തുടങ്ങി. വേഗം തന്നെ അവന്റെ പ്ലെയ്റ്റിലുള്ളതെല്ലാം അവൻ തിന്നു തീർക്കുകയും കൂടുതൽ ആഹാരം ആവശ്യപ്പെടുകയും ചെയ്തു.

മൈക്കിളിന്റെ കിടപ്പുമുറിയിലെ മതിലിൽ ഒരു ഗ്രോത്ത് ചാർട്ട് തൂക്കിയിട്ടിരുന്നു. അന്ന് വൈകുന്നേരം ഉറങ്ങാൻ പോയപ്പോൾ മൈക്കിൾ അവന് ഏറ്റവും ഇഷ്ടമുള്ള ഗെയിം ഷൂസുകൾ ഗ്രോത്ത് ചാർട്ടിന് താഴെയുള്ള തറയിൽ വച്ചു അതു കഴിഞ്ഞ് അവൻ രാത്രിയിലിടുന്ന പൈജാമ ധരിച്ചു. പ്രാർത്ഥനയും ചൊല്ലി അവൻ കട്ടിലിലേക്ക് ഉറങ്ങാൻ കിടന്നു.

മമ്മ മുറിയിൽ വന്നപ്പോൾ മൈക്കിൽ നല്ല ഉറക്കത്തിലായിരുന്നു. അവർ തറയിൽ ഇരുന്ന അവന്റെ ഷൂസു കളിൽ ഉപ്പ് വിതറി.

അന്ന് രാത്രിക്ക് ശേഷം തന്റെ ഷൂ ധരിച്ചപ്പോൾ അവന് അവന്റെ കാലിൽ ഉപ്പിന്റെ സാന്നിധ്യം അനുഭവ പ്പെട്ടു. അവന് ഒരു പ്രത്യേക അനുഭൂതി ഉണ്ടായി. അവൻ ആ ഷൂ ധരിച്ചു കൊണ്ടാണ് എല്ലായിടത്തും പോയത്. തന്റെ മൂത്ത സഹോദരങ്ങളുടെ കൂടെയുള്ള പാർക്കിലേക്കുള്ള ശനിയാഴ്ച യാത്രകൾ അവൻ നിർത്തി. അവൻ വീട്ടിൽ നിന്നുകൊണ്ട് പ്രാക്ടീസ് ചെയ്യാൻ തുടങ്ങി. അവന് ഇനിയും പാർക്കിൽ പോകു ന്നതിന് മുൻപ് കുറച്ച് ഇഞ്ചുകൾ കൂടി ഉയരം കൂടണമെന്ന ആഗ്രഹം ആയിരുന്നു.

വളരെ ക്ഷമയോടെ കൂടെ രണ്ട് മാസം മൈക്കിൾ വീട്ടിലുള്ള തന്റെ ഈ പ്രാക്ടീസ് തുടർന്നു. രണ്ട് മാസം കഴിഞ്ഞപ്പോൾ തനിക്ക് ഉയരം കൂടിയോ എന്നറിയാൻ അവൻ ഗ്രോത്ത് ചാർട്ടിന്റെ അടുത്ത് ചെന്ന് നിന്നു. ഒരു മാറ്റവും ഇല്ലായിരുന്നു. ഒരിഞ്ചുപോലും അവന്റെ ഉയരം കൂടിയില്ല. അവന് നിരാശ തോന്നി. പക്ഷേ അവന്റെ പരിശീലനം അവൻ നിർത്തിയില്ല. തന്റെ മമ്മ ഉപദേശിച്ചത് അനുസരിച്ച് ക്ഷമയോടെ കാത്തിരി ക്കാൻ അവൻ തീരുമാനിച്ചു.

പ്രാക്ടീസിന്റെ രണ്ടു മാസങ്ങൾ കൂടി കടന്നു പോയി. പക്ഷേ അവന്റെ ഉയരത്തിൽ യാതൊരു മാറ്റവും സംഭവിച്ചില്ല. മൈക്കിളിന് വിഷമം അനുഭവപ്പെട്ടു.

പിറ്റേ ശനിയാഴ്ച മൈക്കിളിന്റെ സഹോദരങ്ങൾ അവനെ പാർക്കിലേക്ക് കൊണ്ടുപോകാനായി ഒരു വലിയ പരിശ്രമം നടത്തി. പക്ഷേ, മൈക്കിൾ പാർക്കിലേക്ക് പോകാൻ തയ്യാറായിരുന്നില്ല. മൈക്കിളിന്റെ വിഷമം കണ്ട് അവന്റെ മമ്മക്ക് ആശങ്കയായി. മൈക്കിൾ ഒറ്റക്ക് വീടിന് പുറത്തുളള പടികളിൽ ഇരിക്കുന്നത് കണ്ടപ്പോൾ മമ്മ ഡാഡിയോട് പറഞ്ഞു. മൈക്കിളിന്റെ അടുത്തുപോയി അവനോട് സംസാരിക്കാൻ. ഡാഡി മൈക്കിളിന്റെ അടുത്തു പോയി മറ്റൊരു പടിയിലിരുന്നു. എന്താണ് മൈക്കിൾ അവന്റെ ചേട്ടന്മാരുടെ കൂടെ കളിക്കാനായി പാർക്കിൽ പോകാത്തത് എന്ന് ഡാഡി അവനോട് ചോദിച്ചു. അവന് എന്തെങ്കിലും പ്രശ്ന മുണ്ടോ എന്നു കൂടി ഡാഡി ചോദിച്ചു. ആദ്യം മൈക്കിൾ മറുപടിയൊന്നും പറഞ്ഞില്ല. പിന്നീട് അവൻ പറഞ്ഞു, അവന് കുറച്ചു കൂടി പൊക്കം കൂടുമെന്ന് അവൻ വിചാരിച്ചെന്ന്. അവന്റെ അമ്മ പറഞ്ഞതുപോ ലെയുള്ള എല്ലാ കാര്യങ്ങളും അവൻ ചെയ്തിരുന്നു. പക്ഷേ അവന്റെ ഉയരം ഒട്ടും തന്നെ കൂടിയിട്ടില്ല.

അപ്പോൾ ഡാഡി ചോദിച്ചു, എന്തിനാണ് കൂടുതൽ ഉയരം വേണമെന്ന് അവൻ ആഗ്രഹിക്കുന്നതെന്ന്. അപ്പോൾ അവൻ പറഞ്ഞു, ഉയരം കൂടുതലുണ്ടെങ്കിൽ അവന്റെ ടീമിനെ കളിയിൽ ജയിപ്പിക്കാൻ അവന് പറ്റുമെന്ന്. അപ്പോൾ ഡാഡി പറഞ്ഞു, ഇപ്പോൾ തന്നെ അവനൊരു നല്ല കളിക്കാരനാണെന്ന്. മൈക്കി ളിന്റെ നെഞ്ചത്ത് സ്നേഹപൂർവ്വം തട്ടിക്കൊണ്ട് അദ്ദേഹം കൂട്ടിചേർത്തു. ഒരു വിജയി ആകാനുള്ള എല്ലാ ഗുണങ്ങളും അവനിലുണ്ടെന്ന്. അല്പം ഉയരം കൂടിയാൽ കുറച്ചു കൂടി നന്നായി കളിക്കാൻ പറ്റിയേക്കും. പക്ഷേ പരിശീലനം, നിശ്ചയദാർഢ്യം പരമാവധി കഴിവുകൾ ഉപയോഗപ്പെടുത്തുക എന്നതെല്ലാമാണ് ഉയരത്തേക്കാൾ കൂടുതൽ പ്രാധാന്യമർഹിക്കുന്ന ഘടകങ്ങൾ. ശരിയായ ഒരു വിജയിക്ക് വേണ്ടത് ഉയരം കൂടുതലല്ല, മേൽപ്പറഞ്ഞ മറ്റുകാര്യങ്ങളാണ്.

ഡാഡി പറഞ്ഞ കാര്യങ്ങളെപ്പറ്റി മൈക്കിൾ നന്നായി ചിന്തിച്ചു. അവൻ പെട്ടെന്ന് എഴുന്നേറ്റ് ഓടാൻ തുടങ്ങി. ഡാഡി അവനോട് ചോദിച്ചു, അവൻ എങ്ങോട്ടാണ് പോകുന്നതെന്ന്. അവൻ പറഞ്ഞു, അവനി ന്നൊരു കളിയുണ്ട്; അവൻ ലെയ്റ്റായി എന്ന്.

മൈക്കിൾ പാർക്കിൾ എത്തിയപ്പോഴേക്കും കളി തുടങ്ങിക്കഴിഞ്ഞിരുന്നു. അവൻ അവിടെ ഒരു ബഞ്ചിൽ ഇരുന്നു. അവന് കളിക്കാൻ ഒരു ചാൻസ് കിട്ടണേ എന്ന് അവൻ ആത്മാർത്ഥമായി ആഗ്രഹിച്ചു. കളി ഏതാണ്ട് തീരാറായിരുന്നു. പെട്ടെന്ന് അവന്റെ ടീമിലെ കളിക്കാരനായ ജോൺ എന്ന കുട്ടി താഴേക്കു വീഴുകയും പരിക്കേൽക്കുകയും ചെയ്തു. അപ്പോൾ ജോണിനു പകരക്കാരാനായി മൈക്കിൾ കളിക്കള ത്തിലേക്കിറങ്ങി. കളിക്കിടയിലെ ഒരു ചെറിയ വിശ്രമവേളയിൽ ടീം പ്ളെയേഴ്സ് ഒത്തുകൂടി അവരുടെ തന്ത്രങ്ങൾ പങ്കുവെച്ചു.

റോണി പറഞ്ഞു, ഇപ്പോൾ ഗെയ് സമനിലയിലാണെന്ന്. ഒരു പോയിന്റ് കൂടി കൂട്ടിയാൽ അവർക്കു കളി ജയിക്കാം. ആരാണ് ആ വിന്നിംഗ് ഷോട്ട് എടുക്കുക? റോണി മൈക്കി ളിന്റെ ദിശയിലേക്കു നോക്കി. കൂടുതൽ ധൈര്യം സംഭരിച്ചു കൊണ്ട് മൈക്കിൾ പറഞ്ഞു അവൻ അതു ചെയ്തോളാം എന്ന്.

Salt in His Shoes Summary Class 5 English Kerala Syllabus 5

വിസിൽ അടിച്ചപ്പോൾ വീണ്ടും കളി തുടങ്ങി. പതിവുപോലെ പരിഹാസവുമായി മാർക്ക് മൈക്കിളിനെ ചൊടിപ്പിച്ചുകൊണ്ടി രുന്നു. മാർക്ക് പറഞ്ഞു ഉയരമില്ലാത്ത മൈക്ക് വലിയ ഉയര

മുള്ളവരുടെ കളിക്കാൻ പരിശ്രമിക്കുകയാണെന്ന്. പക്ഷേ ഈ വക പരിഹാസങ്ങളൊന്നും മൈക്കിളിനെ തളർത്തിയില്ല. അവൻ അതുകേട്ട ഭാവം പോലും നടിച്ചില്ല. അവൻ നന്നായി പരിശീലിക്കുന്നുണ്ടായിരു ന്നു. ഇന്ന് ജയിക്കണമെന്നുള്ള വാശിയിലായിരുന്നു മൈക്കിൾ.

മൈക്കിൾ പന്തു ഒരു മിനിറ്റു നേരത്തേക്കു തട്ടിക്കളിച്ചിട്ട് വെട്ടിച്ചു. മാർക്ക് അവനെ ലാറി പന്ത് എറിഞ്ഞു മൈക്കിളിനു കൊടുത്തു. അതുംകൊണ്ട് ഓടി. മാർക്കിന്റെ അടുത്തെത്തിയപ്പോൾ അവൻ വലത്തേക്കു പിൻതുടർന്നു. അപ്പോൾ മൈക്കിൾ ഇടത്തേക്ക് വെട്ടിച്ചു. അവൻ മാർക്കിന്റെ പുറകിൽ നിന്നുകൊണ്ട് പന്ത് ബാസ്ക്കറ്റിലേക്ക് എറിഞ്ഞു. മാർക്കിന്റെ കൈകളിലൂടെ മുകളിൽ കൂടി വളഞ്ഞു പൊങ്ങി ആ പന്ത് റിംഗിൽ കൂടി താഴേക്ക് പതിച്ചു.

മൈക്കിളിന്റെ ടീമിന് രണ്ടു പോയിന്റുകൾ കിട്ടി, അങ്ങനെ അവർ കളി ജയിച്ചു. ജയം ഉറപ്പായപ്പോൾ മൈക്കിൾ വീട്ടിലേക്കോടി. അവൻ വീട്ടിലെത്തിയപ്പോൾ ഉറക്കെ വിളിച്ചു പറഞ്ഞു, “ഡാഡ്, മോം, ഞാൻ ജയിച്ചു; ഞാൻ ജയിച്ചു.” അവന്റെ പിറകേ തന്നെയുണ്ടായിരുന്ന റോണിയും, ലാറിയും അവന്റെ ആഘോ ഷത്തിന് പങ്കാളികളായി. അവർ പറഞ്ഞു. ശരിയാണ് സഹോദരാ, നീ ജയിച്ചു. നീ കളിയിൽ ഞങ്ങൾക്കു വേണ്ടി ജയം നേടിത്തന്നു. അന്നുമുതൽ മോം മൈക്കിളിന്റെ ഷൂസുകളിൽ ഉപ്പ് വിതറുന്നത് നിർത്തി. മൈക്കിൾ ക്ഷമയുള്ളവനും പരിശ്രമശാലിയായും തുടർന്നു.

Salt in His Shoes About the Author

Deloris Jordan is the mother of Michael Jordan. She has established different charities.
ഡെലോറിസ് ജോർദാൻ മൈക്കിൾ ജോർദാന്റെ അമ്മയാണ്. അവർ വിവിധ ചാരിറ്റികൾ സ്ഥാപിച്ചിട്ടുണ്ട്.
Roslyn M. Jordan is Michael Jordan’s sister and the co-author of “Salt in His Shoes with Deloris Jordan.
റോസ്ലിൻ എം. ജോർദാൻ മൈക്കിൾ ജോർദാന്റെ സഹോദരിയാണ്. സോൾട്ട് ഇൻ ഷൂസ് എഴുതിയത് അമ്മയും മകളും കൂടിയാണ്.

Salt in His Shoes Word Meanings

flapped – moved quickly and forcefully like a bird flapping its wings, പക്ഷിയുടെ ചിറകടി പോലെ തട്ടുക
apologized – asked for forgiveness, ക്ഷമ ചോദിച്ചു
cheer – to make happy, സന്തോഷിപ്പിക്കുക
excited – interested, happy, താൽപ്പര്യം ഉണ്ടാകുക, സന്തോഷിക്കുക
barely – hardly, not enough, യഷ്ടിച്ചു
stern – serious, strict, angry,ഗൗരവത്തോടെ, ദേഷ്യത്തോടെ
favourite – most liked, ഏറ്റവും ഇഷ്ടപ്പെട്ട
pyjamas – loose dress, അയഞ്ഞുകിടക്കുന്ന വസ്ത്രം
sprinkled – spread, വിതറുക
budge – move, അനങ്ങുക
for a while – for sometime, കുറച്ചുനേരത്തേക്ക്
tapped – touched slightly, ചെറുതായി തെട്ടു
determination – strong decision, ശക്തമായ തീരുമാനം
took off – started running, went away, പെട്ടെന്ന് ഓടിപ്പോയി
yelled – shouted, ഉറക്കെ പറഞ്ഞു
gathered – came together, ഒത്തുകൂടി
confident – having strong faith, നല്ല വിശ്വാസമുള്ള
taunted – made fun of, പരിഹസിക്കുക, കളിയാക്കുക
approached – came near , അടുത്തുവന്നു
shifting – moving, നീങ്ങുന്നു
spun – turned round, തിരിഞ്ഞു
arced – went in a curving manner, വളഞ്ഞുപോകുക
opponent – enemy, ശത്രു,
hoop – ring, വളയം
realised – understood, മനസ്സിലാക്കി
bursting – entering with force and quickly, പെട്ടെന്ന് ഓടിക്കയറുക
guy – person, ഒരാൾ
celebration – merrymaking, ആഘോഷം

Salt in His Shoes Questions and Answers Activities Notes Class 5 English Kerala Syllabus

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Salt in His Shoes Class 5 Questions and Answers

5th Standard English Unit 4 Question Answer

Salt in His Shoes Activities Notes Class 5 English Kerala Syllabus 1
Here is an event in a running race.
ഒരു ഓട്ടമത്സരത്തിൽ നിന്നുമുള്ള സംഭവമാണിത്.

a. Can you identify the athletes?
ഇതിൽ കാണുന്ന ഓട്ടക്കാർ ആരാണെന്ന് നിങ്ങൾക്കറിയാമോ?
Answer:
The athletes are Simon Cheprot and Kenneth Kipkemoi.
അവർ സൈമൺ ചെപ്റോട്ട്, കെന്നത്ത് കിപ്മോയ് എന്നിവരാണ്.

b. Where did the event take place?
എവിടെയാണ് ഈ സംഭവം നടന്നത്?
Answer:
The event took place in the Okpekpe Road Race in the Edo State of Nigeria.
നൈജീരിയയിലെ എദോ സംസ്ഥാനത്ത് നടത്തിയ ഒക്ക് റോഡ് റെയ്സിൽ.

c. When did it happen?
എപ്പോഴാണ് ഇതു നടന്നത്?
Answer:
It happened in the year 2019.
2019-ൽ.

d. The athletes are not running. What are they doing?
മത്സരാർത്ഥികൾ ഓടുകയല്ല. അവർ എന്താണ് ചെയ്യുന്നത്?
Answer:
Kenneth Kipkemoi had fallen down near the finishing line while running the 10 kilometre Road Race. Simon Cheprot is helping Kenneth Kipkemoi to reach the finishing line.
മത്സരത്തിൽ ഓടിക്കൊണ്ടിരുന്നപ്പോൾ കെന്നത്ത് കിപ്മോയ് ഫിനിഷിംഗ് ലൈനിന്റെ അടുത്ത് എത്താറായപ്പോഴേക്കും തളർന്നു വീണുപോയി. ഒന്നാംസ്ഥാനം കിട്ടുമായിരുന്ന സൈമൺ ചെപ്റോട്ട്, വീണുപോയ കെന്നത്ത് കിപ്മോയിയെ ഫിനിഷിംഗ് ലൈനിൽ എത്താൻ സഹായിക്കുന്നതാണ് നാം കാണുന്നത്.

Salt in His Shoes Questions and Answers

Question 1.
How did Mark become a problem to young Michael?
എങ്ങിനെയാണ് മാർക്ക് പയ്യനായ മൈക്കിളിന് ഒരു പ്രശ്നമായത്?
Answer:
Mark became a problem to young Michael by being very tall. Mark was the tallest boy on the court. He used to taunt Michael saying that he was too short to play with big boys.
കോർട്ടിലെ ഏറ്റവും ഉയരം കൂടിയ കളിക്കാരനാണ് മാർക്ക്. മൈക്കിളിന് ഉയരം കുറവാണെന്ന് പറഞ്ഞ് മാർക്ക് അവനെ പരിഹസിക്കുമായിരുന്നു. അങ്ങിനെയാണ് മാർക്ക് മൈക്കിളിന് ഒരു പ്രശ്ന മായത്.

Question 2.
Why did Mama tell Michael to be patient and listen to her advice?
എന്തുകൊണ്ടാണ് മൈക്കിളിന്റെ അമ്മ അവനോട് പറഞ്ഞത് ക്ഷമയോടെ അവർ പറയുന്നത് കേൾക്കാൻ?
Answer:
Mama told Michael to be patient and listen to her advice because he started asking her too many questions when she said to make him taller she would put some salt in his shoes.

അമ്മ അങ്ങനെ പറയാൻ കാരണം പൊക്കം കൂടുന്നതിനെപറ്റി അവൻ അമ്മയോട് വളരെയധികം ചോദ്യങ്ങൾ ചോദിക്കാൻ തുടങ്ങി. അമ്മ അവനോട് പറഞ്ഞു, പൊക്കം കൂട്ടാൻ അവൻ ധരിക്കുന്ന ഷൂസുകളിൽ ഉപ്പ് വിതറണമെന്ന്. അപ്പോൾ അവന് പല സംശയങ്ങളും ഉണ്ടായി.

Question 3.
Why did Mama give Michael a stern look?
എന്തുകൊണ്ടാണ് മമ്മ മൈക്കളിനെ ഗൗരവത്തോടെയും അല്പം നീരസത്തോടെയും നോക്കി യത്?
Answer:
Mama gave Michael a stern look because he said he was not eating anything for dinner saying that he was not hungry.
അങ്ങിനെ നോക്കാൻ കാരണം ഡിന്നർ സമയത്ത് മൈക്കിൾ കാര്യമായിട്ട് ഒന്നും തന്നെ കഴിക്കുന്നി ല്ലായിരുന്നു. അവന് വിശപ്പില്ല എന്നും പറഞ്ഞു കൊണ്ടാണ് അവൻ ആഹാരം കഴിക്കാതിരുന്നത്.

Question 4.
Mama sprinkled salt in Michael’s shoes. Why?
മമ്മ മൈക്കിളിന്റെ ഷൂസുകളിൽ ഉപ്പ് വിതറി എന്തുകൊണ്ട്?
Answer:
Mama sprinkled salt in Michael’s shoes because she thought that it would help Michael to grow taller.
മൈക്കിളിന് ഉയരം വക്കാൻ അത് സഹായകമാകും എന്ന് കരുതിക്കൊണ്ടാണ് മമ്മ മൈക്കിളിന്റെ ഷൂസുകളിൽ ഉപ്പ് വിതറിയത്.

Question 5.
Even though Michael continued his practice, he hadn’t grown an inch. If you were in Michael’s place, what would you do?
വളരെ അധികം പരിശീലനം നടത്തിയെങ്കിലും മൈക്കിളിന് ഒരിഞ്ച് പൊക്കംപോലും കൂടിയി ല്ല. നിങ്ങൾ മൈക്കിളിന്റെ സ്ഥാനത്തായിരുന്നെങ്കിൽ എന്ത് ചെയ്യുമായിരുന്നു?
Answer:
If I were in Michael’s place, I would ask my mother not to put any more salt in my shoes as it is just a superstition to believe that by putting shoes in one’s shoes he will grow taller.
മൈക്കിളിന്റെ സ്ഥാനത്ത് ഞാനായിരുന്നെങ്കിൽ ഞാൻ അമ്മയോട് പറയുമായിരുന്നു, എന്റെ ഷൂസു കളിൽ ഉപ്പു ഒന്നും വിതറണ്ട് എന്ന്. ഷൂസുകളിൽ ഉപ്പു വിതറിയാൽ അത് ധരിക്കുന്ന ആൾക്ക് ഉയരം കൂടും എന്നത് വെറുമൊരു അന്ധവിശ്വാസമാണ് എന്നും ഞാൻ അമ്മയോട് പറയുമായി
രുന്നു.

Question 6.
Why did Michael stop going to the park with his brothers?
എന്തുകൊണ്ടാണ് തന്റെ മൂത്തസഹോദരന്മാരുടെ കൂടെ പാർക്കിൽ പോകുന്ന പതിവ് മൈക്കിൾ നിർത്തിയത്?
Answer:
Michael stopped going to the park with his brothers because he was sad that he did not get taller in spite of his doing everything his Mama had told him.
അതിന് കാരണം ഉയരം കൂട്ടാൻ മമ്മ അവനോട് പറഞ്ഞതെല്ലാം ചെയ്തിട്ടും അവന് അല്പം പോലും പൊക്കം കൂടിയില്ല എന്നതിൽ അവൻ ദുഃഖിതനായിരുന്നു. അതുകൊണ്ടാണ് തന്റെ സഹോദരങ്ങ ളുടെ കൂടെ അവൻ പാർക്കിൽ പോകാതിരുന്നത്.

Question 7.
Michael’s mother began to worry. What did she do then?
മൈക്കിളിന്റെ അമ്മക്ക് ആശങ്കയായി തുടങ്ങി. അപ്പോൾ അവർ എന്താണ് ചെയ്തത്?
Answer:
She then told Daddy to go and speak with Michael who was sitting alone on the steps looking sad.
അപ്പോൾ അവർ ഡാഡിയോട് പറഞ്ഞു, സങ്കടപ്പെട്ട് വീടിന് പുറത്തുള്ള പടിയിൽ ഇരിക്കുന്ന മൈക്കി ളിന്റെ അടുത്തുപോയി സംസാരിക്കണമെന്ന്.

Question 8.
What was Daddy’s advice to Michael?
ഡാഡിയുടെ ഉപദേശം എന്തായിരുന്നു?
Answer:
Daddy’s advice to Michael was that practice, determination and giving one’s best are the things that make a person a real winner.
ഡാഡി പറഞ്ഞത് പരിശീലനവും നിശ്ചയദാർഢ്യവും ഏറ്റവും നന്നായി കഴിവുകൾ ഉപയോഗപ്പെ ടുത്തുന്നതുമാണ് ഒരാളെ വിജയി ആക്കുന്നത് എന്നാണ്.

Question 9.
What was the result of the advice?
ആ ഉപദേശത്തിന്റെ ഫലമെന്തായിരുന്നു?
Answer:
The advice had a positive result on Michael. It made Michael think for a minute and then he got up suddenly and ran to join the game in the park.
ആ ഉപദേശം മൈക്കിളിൽ വളരെ നല്ല ഒരു ഫലമുണ്ടാക്കി. ഉപദേശം കേട്ട ശേഷം അല്പനേരം ഗാഢമായി ആലോചിച്ചതിന് ശേഷം അവൻ പാർക്കിലെ കളിക്കളത്തിലേക്ക് ഓടുകയായിരുന്നു. അവിടെ നടക്കുന്ന കളിയിൽ പങ്കാളിയാകാൻ.

Question 10.
How did Michael get a chance to play?
എങ്ങിനെയാണ് മൈക്കിളിന് അന്ന് കളിക്കാൻ ചാൻസ് കിട്ടിയത്?
Answer:
Michael got a chance to play as John, one of boys in Michael’s team fell and hurt himself during the game. Then Michael played in the place of John.
മൈക്കിൾ കളിക്കളത്തിൽ എത്തിയപ്പോഴേക്കും കളി തുടങ്ങിക്കഴിഞ്ഞിരുന്നു. അതുകൊണ്ട് ദുഃഖി തനായി മൈക്കിൾ ഒരു ബഞ്ചിൽ ഇരിക്കുകയായിരുന്നു. മൈക്കിളിന്റെ ടീമിലെ കളിക്കാരനായിരുന്ന ജോൺ കളിച്ചുകൊണ്ടിരുന്നപ്പോൾ ഉരുണ്ടു വീഴുകയും പരുക്ക് പറ്റുകയും ചെയ്തു. അങ്ങനെയാണ് ജോണിന്റെ സ്ഥാനത്ത് മൈക്കിളിന് കളിക്കാൻ ചാൻസ് കിട്ടിയത്.

Question 11.
Michael did not pay any attention to Mark’s taunts. Why?
മാർക്ക് മൈക്കിളിനെ കളിയാക്കിയപ്പോൾ മൈക്കിൾ അത് ഒട്ടും തന്നെ ഗൗനിച്ചില്ല. എന്തു കൊണ്ട്?
Answer:
Michael did not pay any attention to Mark’s taunts because he had been practising and today he was determined to win. He did not want to get distracted by the taunts of Mark.
അതിന് കാരണം ആ ദിവസങ്ങളിൽ എല്ലാം തന്നെ മൈക്കിൾ തന്റെ പരിശീലനം തുടരുന്നുണ്ടായി രുന്നു. ഇന്ന് ജയിക്കണം എന്ന വാശിയിലായിരുന്നു അവൻ. അതുകൊണ്ട് മാർക്കിന്റെ കളിയാക്ക ലൊന്നും തന്നെ കളിയിൽ നിന്നും അവന്റെ ശ്രദ്ധമാറിപോകാൻ അവൻ സമ്മതിച്ചില്ല.

Question 12.
Why did Michael run to his house after winning the game?
ഗെയിം വിജയിച്ച ഉടനെതന്നെ എന്തുകൊണ്ടാണ് മൈക്കിൾ നേരെ വീട്ടിലേക്ക് ഓടിയത്?
Answer:
Michael ran to his house after winning the game because he was so happy that he wanted to inform his parents about the victory without any delay.
ഒട്ടും താമസിക്കാതെതന്നെ തന്റെ വിജയത്തിന്റെ ന്യൂസ് തന്റെ മാതാപിതാക്കളെ അറിയിക്കാനായി ട്ടാണ് മൈക്കിൾ ജയം അറിഞ്ഞ ഉടനെതന്നെ വീട്ടിലേക്ക് ഓടിയത്.

Question 13.
Why did Michael’s mother stop putting salt in his shoes?
എന്തുകൊണ്ടാണ് മൈക്കിളിന്റെ അമ്മ മൈക്കിളിന്റെ ഷൂസുകളിൽ ഉപ്പിടുന്ന പരിപാടി നിർത്തി യത്?
Answer:
Michael’s mother stopped putting salt in his shoes because she realised that it was not one’s height that determines his success. It is patience, determination and hard work that determine one’s success.
അമ്മക്ക് മനസ്സിലായി ഒരാളുടെ പൊക്കമല്ല, അയാളുടെ വിജയത്തിന്റെ നിർണ്ണായക ഘടകമെന്ന്. ക്ഷമ, നിശ്ചയദാർഢ്യം, കഠിനാദ്ധ്വാനം എന്നിവയാണ് വിജയത്തിന്റെ ഏറ്റവും പ്രധാന ഘടകങ്ങൾ.

Salt in His Shoes Activities

Class 5 English Salt in His Shoes Activities Pdf – Activity 1:

You have read the story Salt in His Shoes, haven’t you? Now let’s play a game. Read the instructions carefully
One of you may sit in the “hot seat” taking the role of any famous sports star. Your friends will ask you some questions. You may answer them appropriately. Repeat the game changing roles.
“സോൾട്ട് ഇൻ ഹിസ് ഷൂസ് ” എന്ന കഥ നിങ്ങൾ വായിച്ചു. ഇനി നമുക്ക് ഒരു കളികളിക്കാം. താഴെ പറയുന്ന നിർദ്ദേശങ്ങൾ ശ്രദ്ധാപൂർവ്വം വായിക്കുക. നിങ്ങളിലൊരാൾ ഒരു പ്രധാനപ്പെട്ട കായികതാരത്തെ പ്രതിനിധീകരിച്ചുകൊണ്ട് ഹോട്ട് സീറ്റിൽ ഇരി ക്കുന്നു. നിങ്ങളുടെ കൂട്ടുകാർ നിങ്ങളോട് ചോദ്യങ്ങൾ ചോദിക്കുന്നു. തക്കതായ മറുപടി നിങ്ങൾ

A Sample:
(One of you is acting as M.S. Dhoni. Others are asking you questions and you are answering them.)
Qn. : We know you as M.S. Dhoni. What is your full name?
Dhoni : Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
Qn. : When and where were you born?
Dhoni: I was born on 7 July 1981 in Jharkhand.
Qn. : Who are your parents?
Dhoni My parents are Pan Singh and Devaki Devi.
Qn. : How many siblings do you have?
Dhoni : I have two siblings – an elder brother and an elder sister.
Qn. : How did you become a cricketer?
Dhoni : Between 1995 and 1998, my football coach introduced me to cricket as a wicket keeper.
Qn. : When did you enter the International cricket scene?
Dhoni : In 2004 when I played for India against Bangladesh.
Qn. : What are your most significant achievements?
Dhoni : Winning T20 World in 2007 and the ODI World Cup in 2011.
Qn. : When did you marry and what is the name of your wife?
Dhoni : I married in 2010. My wife is Sakshi.
Qn. : What is your daughter’s name?
Dhoni : Ziva.
Qn. : What advice do you have for students like us?
Dhoni : Have great dreams and work hard to fulfil them. Hard work is the most important thing in all successes.

Salt in His Shoes Questions and Answers – Activity 2:

You have listened to the story. Now sit in two groups. Your teacher will read the first part of a sentence. You may add the remaining part as quick as you can. If the first group fails, the chance will pass to the second group.

നിങ്ങൾ കഥ കേട്ടു. നിങ്ങൾ രണ്ട് ഗ്രൂപ്പായിട്ട് ഇരിക്കുക. നിങ്ങളുടെ ടീച്ചർ ഒരു വാചകത്തിന്റെ ആദ്യ ഭാഗം വായിക്കും. നിങ്ങൾ വേഗം തന്നെ ആ വാചകത്തിന്റെ ബാക്കി ഭാഗം പറയുക. ആദ്യത്തെ ഗ്രൂപ്പിന് ഉത്തരം പറയാൻ പറ്റിയില്ലെങ്കിൽ രണ്ടാമത്തെ ഗ്രൂപ്പിന് ഉത്തരം പറയാനുള്ള ചാൻസ് കിട്ടും.

A Sample:
Teacher : Michael loved ….
1st Group : to play basketball.
Teacher : Every Saturday, he followed his elder brothers, Larry and Ronnie, ……..
2nd Group : to the park, hoping that they would let him play.
Teacher : During dinner, Mama noticed that Michael ….
1st Group : was barely eating anything.
Teacher : He was daydreaming ………
2nd Group : about being taller.

Salt in His Shoes Class 5 Questions and Answers Pdf – Activity 3:

Complete the word web using words for the movements made in the basketball game.
ബാസ്ക്കറ്റ് ബോൾ കളിയിൽ നടത്തുന്ന വിവിധതരം മൂവ്മെന്റുകളെ കാണിക്കുന്ന വാക്കുകൾ ഉപ യോഗിച്ച് താഴെക്കൊടുത്തിരിക്കുന്നു. വേഡ് വെബ് പൂരിപ്പിക്കുക.
Salt in His Shoes Activities Notes Class 5 English Kerala Syllabus 2
Answer:

Salt in His Shoes Class 5 Question Answer – Activity 4:

Write a few sentences about Michael. You can use the words in the word cloud.
മൈക്കിളിനെ പറ്റി കുറച്ച് വാചകങ്ങൾ എഴുതുക. വേഡ് ക്ലൗഡിൽ കൊടുത്തിരിക്കുന്ന വാക്കുകൾ ഉപയോഗിക്കുക.
Salt in His Shoes Activities Notes Class 5 English Kerala Syllabus 4
Michael Jordan was a famous basketball player.
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Answer:
Michael Jordan was a famous basketball player. He was born in the USA. His elder brothers Larry and Ronnie took him to the park every Saturday to play basketball. But there was a problem. There was a player named Mark who often insulted Michael saying that he was too short. Michael asked his mother how he could grow taller. His mother told him to sprinkle salt in his shoes. His father told him to be a winner one has to have practice, determination and hard work. He followed the advice of his father and he became one of the greatest players of basketball in the world.

Class 5 English Salt in His Shoes Question Answer – Activity 5:

Read the following sentences:
Michael’s problem was that he was too short. He was not so tall as Mark.
His father told him, “Being taller may help you play a little better, but not so much as practice, determination and giving your best will.”
Mark was the tallest boy on the court.
You may note the words underlined. They are about the appearance of Michael and Mark. Now look at the pictures given below and complete the following sentences.
Salt in His Shoes Activities Notes Class 5 English Kerala Syllabus 5
പേജ് 108-ൽ കൊടുത്തിരിക്കുന്ന വാചകങ്ങൾ വായിക്കുക. അവയിൽ ചില വാക്കുകൾക്ക് അടിവ രയിട്ടിട്ടുണ്ട്. മൈക്കിളിന്റെ മാർക്കിന്റേയും രൂപത്തെ പറ്റിയാണ് ആ വാചകങ്ങൾ.
ആ പേജിൽത്തന്നെ കൊടുത്തിരിക്കുന്ന മാവിന്റേയും പ്ലാവിന്റേയും തെങ്ങിന്റേയും പടങ്ങൾ കാണുക. അതിന് ശേഷം അവിടെ കൊടുത്തിരിക്കുന്ന വാചകങ്ങൾ പൂരിപ്പിക്കുക.
Answer:
Salt in His Shoes Activities Notes Class 5 English Kerala Syllabus 6

Std 5 English Salt in His Shoes Question Answer – Activity 6:

Alfa wrote a description of what she saw in a garden. Read the description and fill in the blanks with the suitable form of the words given in the brackets.
ഒരു ഗാർഡനിൽ ആൽഫ കണ്ട കാഴ്ച്ചകൾ അവൾ വിവരിക്കുന്നു. ആ വിവരണത്തിൽ ചില വാക്കു കൾ ബ്രാക്കറ്റുകളിൽ കൊടുത്തിട്ടുണ്ട്. ആ വാക്കുകളുടെ ശരിയായ രൂപം ഉപയോഗിച്ച് വാചകങ്ങൾ പൂർത്തിയാക്കുക.

There were three rose flowers in a garden. One flowers was………. (big) than the other two. It was the………. ( big) flowers among the three. A bee flowers to the biggest flowers and drank its nectar. Then it approached the second flowers. The nectar of the flowers was…… (sweet) than that of the fist flowers. The bee then flw to the third flowers. The nectar of the third flowers was the……. (sweet) of all.
Answer:
There were three rose flowers in a garden. One flower was bigger than the other two. It was the biggest flower among the three. A bee flew to the biggest flower and drank its nectar. Then it approached the second flower. The nectar of the flower was sweeter than that of the first flower. The bee then flew to the third flower. The nectar of the third flower was the sweetest of all.

Activity 7:

Michael’s team won the game. He was very happy. He wrote his feelings in his diary. What would be his diary entry?
മൈക്കിളിന്റെ ടീം കളി ജയിച്ചു. അവന് വളരെ സന്തോഷമായി. അവന്റെ വികാരങ്ങൾ അവൻ അവന്റെ ഡയറിയിൽ കുറിച്ചു. അവന്റെ ഡയറിക്കുറിപ്പ് തയ്യാറാക്കുക.
Answer:
I am very happy today. Finally I was able to make my team win the game. I am especially thankful to my Daddy, Mama, and my brothers Larry and Ronnie who had faith in me. It was the advice of my Daddy that helped me the most.

Mark, the tallest prayer on the field used to laugh at me saying that I am too short to be a good basket ball player. I then asked my mother how I could get taller. She said I must sprinkle salt in my shoes to become taller. And she sprinkled salt in my favourite shoes. Even after many months of wearing the shoes in which salt was sprinkled, I did not grow even an inch. I was badly disappointed.

One day, seeing me sitting sad on the steps, my Mama sent Daddy to me to cheer me up. He told me that what I needed more than height was practice, determination and a willingness to do my best. I was impressed by his advice. I had continued with my practice although I was at times sad that I was too short. My practice, determination and will to do my best helped me greatly. In today’s game I was able to score for my team and make my team win the game. I dribbled past Mark and then I scored the winning points. I taught Mark a lesson! I am happy indeed.

Activity 8:

Vipin wrote a letter to Michael. Here is the letter. Read it.

Ernakulam, Kerala
23 March 2024

Dear Michael,
Hope you are fie. I am writing this letter to congratulate you on the hard work and dedication you have put in to become a great basketball player. Your talent and determination will always inspire us. The path you have chosen is not an easy one. Basketball requires immense practice, discipline and sacrifie. You have all these qualities.

Your story is truly inspiring. Thank you.

Sincerely,
[Name]

Imagine that young Michael writes a reply. How would he reply?
കൊടുത്തിരിക്കുന്ന എഴുത്ത് വിപിൻ മൈക്കിളിന് എഴുതിയതാണ്. നിങ്ങൾ മൈക്കിൾ ആണെന്ന് വിചാരിച്ച് ആ എഴുത്തിന് ഒരു മറുപടി എഴുതുക.
Answer:
25, Azad Road
Irinjalakuda North P.O.
Kerala
PIN 680 125
24 September 2024

Dearest Vipin,
Thank you for congratulating me on my success as a basket ball player. I am glad that friends like you are impressed by my performance. I want to tell all the young people that there is nothing. impossible for them if they have self confidence, determination and a will to work hard.
I had foolishly thought that by putting salt in my favourite shoes, I could get taller and become a better player. I was much insulted by Mark, the tallest player on the court, saying that I was too short to play against big boys like him. That is why I wanted to increase my height. It was my father who told me that height was not the most important factor in success as a player. The most essential things are practice, determination and the willingness to do one’s best. I followed my father’s advice. The result was that I became successful. I could dribble past the tall Mike and score, making my team win the game.
Thank you Vipin for sparing time to write to me, congratulating me. I assure you that I shall continue to work hard and attain greater heights.
Give my affectionate greetings to your parents.

Yours sincerely,
(Michael)

Activity 9:

Read the short profile of the famous Indian weightlifter Rajinder Singh Rahelu and fill in the details below:
പ്രസിദ്ധനായ ഇന്ത്യൻ വെയ്റ്റ് ലിഫ്റ്റർ രാജീന്ദർ സിംങ് റാഹേലുവിന്റെ ഒരു ചെറിയ ജീവചരിത്രം കൊടുത്തിട്ടുണ്ട്. അത് വായിച്ച് ആവശ്യപ്പെട്ടിരിക്കുന്ന വിശദാംശങ്ങൾ നൽകുക.
Salt in His Shoes Activities Notes Class 5 English Kerala Syllabus 7
Rajinder Singh Rahelu
Rajinder Singh Rahelu was born on 22 July 1973 at Mehsampur in Punjab. Rahelu contracted polio when he was eight months old. Since then, he has not been able to walk. But this physical challenge did not defeat him. He started his career by lifting a weight of 75 kg. Rigorous training and motivation made him strong enough to lift a weight of 115 kg in six months. He continued to practise. He created history when he won the silver medal in power lifting at the Commonwealth Games, 2014.

Read the profile given above and fill the details below.
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Answer:
Birth : Born on 22 July 1973 at Mehsampur in Punjab.
Career : He started his career by lifting a weight of 75 kg. Rigorous training and motivation made him strong enough to lift a weight of 115 kg in six months.
Achievements: He created history when he won the silver medal in power lifting at the Commonwealth Games, 2014.

Activity 10:

Read the hints related to Arunima Sinha and write her profile.
അരുണിമ സിൻഹായെപറ്റിയുള്ള ചില കാര്യങ്ങൾ രേഖപ്പെടുത്തിയിട്ടുണ്ട്. അവ ഉപയോഗിച്ച് അരു ണിമ സിൻഹയുടെ ഒരു ലഘുജീവചരിത്രം തയ്യാറാക്കുക.
Salt in His Shoes Activities Notes Class 5 English Kerala Syllabus 8
Place of birth : Ambedkar Nagar near Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh.
Date of birth : 20 July 1989
Parents : Father – Indian Army official
: Mother – Supervisor in the Health Department
Achievements : The first woman amputee to climb Mount Everest. A volleyball player on the Indian team, seven times.

Arunima Sinha was born on 20 July 1989 in Ambedkar Nagar near Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Her father was an Indian Army Official. Her mother was a supervisor in the Health Department. On 12 April 2011, she was travelling in a train. She was pushed out from the running train by robbers in 2011 when she tried to resist them. She fell on the track nearby and another train ran over her leg and her leg had to be amputated. But she never lost her fighting spirit and self confidence. She is the World’s 1st female amputee to climb Mount Everest. She was a volleyball player on the Indian team seven times. She was awarded “Padma Shri” by the Government of India. She also got the Tenzing Norgay Award. She has written her biography titled “Born again on the Mountain”. She is an inspiration to those who look for adventure and greatness.

Kerala Plus Two Political Science Question Paper March 2024 with Answers

March 11, 2025 by Prasanna

Reviewing Kerala Syllabus Plus Two Political Science Previous Year Question Papers and Answers Pdf March 2024 helps in understanding answer patterns.

Kerala Plus Two Political Science Previous Year Question Paper March 2024

Time: 21/2 Hours
Total Score: 80 Marks

From questions 1 to 11, answer for 16 scores.

Question 1.
The party that won the second largest number of Lok Sabha seats in the first election was the ___________ .
(a) Bharathiya Jana Sangh
(b) Indian National Congress
(c) Communist Party of India
(d) Socialist Party
Answer:
(c) Communist Party of India

Question 2.
Name the leader who is associated with the Slogan ‘Garibi Hatao’ ?
(a) Nehru
(b) Indira Gandhi
(c) Lai Bahadur Shastri
(d) Jayaprakash Narayan
Answer:
(b) Indira Gandhi

Question 3.
The commission appointed in 1977 by Janatha Government to inquire into the excesses committed during emergency.
(a) Sarkaria Commission
(b) Sri Krishna Commission
(c) Mandal Commission
(d) Shah Commission
Answer:
(d) Shah Commission

Question 4.
Who was the first non-Congress Prime Minister in India ?
(a) Morarji Desai
(b) V.P. Singh
(c) Deva Gowda
(d) A.B. Vajpayee
Answer:
(a) Morarji Desai

Question 5.
Identify the leader of Narmada Bachao Andolan Movement.
(a) Sundarlal Bahuguna
(b) Tikait
(c) Medha Patkar
(d) Chandi Prasad Bhat
Answer:
(c) Medha Patkar

Question 6.
Complete the table by using hints given below: (K.N. Raj, P.C. Mahalanobis, Priority given to agrarian sector, Rapid Industrialisation)

1^stFive Year Plan	2^ndFive Year Plan

Answer:

1^st Five Year Plan	2^nd Five Year Plan
K.N. Raj	P.C. Mahalanobis
Priority given to agrarian Sector	Rapid Industrialisation

Question 7.
Punjab accord was signed between __________ and __________ .
Answer:
Harchand Singh Longowal and Rajiv Gandhi

Question 8.
Complete the table:
Kerala Plus Two Political Science Question Paper March 2024 with Answers 1
Answer:
ASEAN – Economic Community
ASEAN – Socio-Cultural’Community

Question 9.
The UN Security Council has ___________ permanent and __________ non-permanent members.
Answer:
5 permanent and 10 non-permanent members.

Question 10.
Match the following:

NATO	India
Warsaw Pact	USA
NAM	USSR

Answer:

NATO	USA
Warsaw Pact	USSR
NAM	India

Question 11.
Match the following :

First Gulf War	Al-Quida centres in Sudan and Afghanistan
Global War on Terror	Operation Desert storm
Second Gulf War	Operation enduring Freedom
Operation Infinite reach	Operation Iraqi Freedom

Answer:

First Gulf War	Operation Desert Storm
Global War on Terror	Operation Enduring Freedom
Second Gulf War	Operation Iraqi Freedom
Operation Infinite Reach	Al-Quida centres in Sudan and Afghanistan

Answer any 4 questions from 12 to 16. Each carries 3 scores. (4 × 3 = 12)

Question 12.
Identify the causes of the dominance of Congress Party in the first three general elections in India.
Answer:
a) Legacy of national freedom movement.
b) Organisational structure all over the country.
c) Presence of charismatic leadership.

Question 13.
Write a short note on Green Revolution.
Answer:
Green revolution is the name given to the policies of the government which aimed at maximum production in the minimum period in the agricultural sector with the use of high yield varieties of seeds, modem equipment’s, fertilizers and pesticides and with proper irrigation facilities.

Question 14.
Prepare a note on Narmada Bachao Andolan.
Answer:
Narmada bachao Andolan was basically a movement against Sardar Sarovar project which aimed to build a number of big and small dams in the states like Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra. The movement focused against large scale displacement of people for huge developmental projects.

Question 15.
Write your arguments in favour of India’s claim for the permanent membership in the U.N. Security Council.
Answer:

Largest democratic country in the world
India has participated in the UN activities since its beginning.
India has long relations with the UN peace keeping force
India gives regularly to the UN budget

Question 16.
Explain the Political Consequences of Globalization.
Answer:
Politically speaking, the authority of the government gets Weaker. It will have to reduce its welfare schemes with the coming of MNCs.it becomes difficult for the governments to have independent decision. According to the advocates of globalization, no political power of the government is lost. Technology „ helps governments to know the details of their citizens and make the administration efficient.

Answer any 4 questions from 17 to 21. Each carries 4 scores. (4 × 4 = 16)

Question 17.
Explain the features of first general election in India.
Answer:
The election commission came into existence in 1950 with Sukumar Sen as the Chief Election Commissioner to conduct general elections in India. The first general election was held in 1951 – 52. In a country like India a free and fair election was not easy to conduct we had three major challenges the formation of electoral constituencies, the making voters list, and the participation of the people. The people with voting rights were nearly 17 crores but only 15% of them were literate. The election commission trained nearly 300000 officials and poling officers. Election propaganda, voting and counting of votes took more than 6 months. For each seat, an average of four candidates completed more than 50% of the people voted.

Question 18.
Examine the major issues which led to the formal split of the Congress Party in 1969.
Answer:
Jawaharlal Nehru had great influence in the party because of his dynamic personality. His death created a vacuum in the party. Gradually the central group known as the Syndicate established itself in the Congress.

In 1969 there arose a difference between Indira Gandhi and the Syndicate. When Dr. Zakir Hussain died, the Presidential post was vacant. The Syndicate nominated Indira Gandhi’s long time rival and the then speaker Sanjiva Reddy to the post. But Indira Gandhi preferred the then Vice-President V.V. Giri to be the next President. V.V. Giri was elected. The failure of the official candidate of the Syndicate caused the formal division of the Congress: The Congress President suspended Indira Gandhi from the Party. Indira claimed that her group was the real Congress. In 1969, the Congress led by the Syndicate was known as Congress (O) and the one led by Indira Gandhi was called Congress (R).

Question 19.
Write a short note on the ethnic conflicts in Sri Lanka.
Answer:
The civil war that was going on in Sri Lanka ended with the killing of Veluppilla Prabhakaran and some other LTTE leaders. All this time democracy was functioning there. After independence, it was the Sinhala community that had the upper hand in Sri Lanka. They were not sympathetic towards the Tamils who actually migrated from India long ago.

The Sinhala nationalists were against giving any concessions to the Tamils there. In their view Sri Lanka is the motherland only for them. It was this enmity that forced the Tamils to rise in revolt against the Sinhalese. The Tamils organised the LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eazham). From 1983, the LTTE began armed struggle against the Sinhalese. This racial problem became a headache to India as well. The Tamil people of India exerted great pressure on the Central Government to help the Tamils in Sri Lanka. In 1987 India signed an agreement with Sri Lanka. According to that there should be cordial relations between the Tamils and the Sri Lankan government. But the Indian government had to fight against LTTE. Sri Lanka thought India was interfering in its internal affairs. In 1989, the Indian Peace Keeping Force had to come back to India without achieving any result.

Sri Lankan problem became very violent. Scandinavian countries like Norway and Iceland tried to bring peace, but they failed. In May 2009, the Sri Lankan army attacked the LTTE army and killed Veluppilla Prabhakaran and his associates.

Question 20.
Explain any four new sources of global security threats.
Answer:
Security threats are of a different kind now. They can be categorized as follows:
1. Terrorism: Political attacks make the life of ordinary citizens difficult. The terrorists want the political circumstances to change. They try to bring about changes by threats or armed attacks. By unleashing violence, they make the people restless. They try to make the dislike and discontentment of the people their weapon against governments. Their activities include hijacking planes and bombing trains and markets and other places where people assemble. They attacked and destroyed the World Trade Centre in New York on 11 September 2001. The government and the people are more cautious now against terrorists.

2. Human Rights: We see that throughout the world there are human right violations. There is no unified thinking in any country about how to protect human rights. Recent incidents of human right violations are the annexation of Kuwait by Iraq, the ethnic cleansing in Ruanda and the mass killings of the people of Eastern Timor by the Indonesian army. All these prompted world leaders to have a talk. The talk was about whether the UN should interfere in such matters. The matter is still unresolved.

3. Global Poverty: This is another factor of security threat. It is believed that the population in the under-developed countries will triple in 50 years. In countries where the population is low, the per capita income will be high. Therefore the economically advanced countries will prosper further whereas the poor countries will grow poorer. The gap between countries of the North and South will increase. People from, the South countries immigrate to the North countries for better life and earning. This also creates a threat for the security of mankind.

4. Contagious Diseases: Contagious diseases are another threat to mankind. AIDS, bird flu, SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) etc. are dangerous contagious diseases. These spread quickly from one country to another. A country’s success or failure in controlling these diseases affects other countries also. Recently swine-flu spread all over the world. It is when a problem becomes a threat to a nation and its people that it becomes an international security threat.

Question 21.
India is participating in Global efforts to reduce Green House gas emissions through a number of programmes and policies. Write any four policies.
Answer:
For the protection of environment India has taken the following steps:
a. According to the auto fuel policy of India, only purified fuel is used for vehicles.

b. The Energy Act passed in 2001, aims at the appropriate use of energy.

c. The 2003 Electricity Act requires the use of renewable energy sources.

d. In 2011 – 12, the Bio-diesel Mission acquired 11 million hectors of land for the production of biodiesel.

Recently schemes have been worked out for the import of natural gas. It has been decided to use the latest technology for purifying coal. Thus India is doing a lot for environmental protection.

Answer any 4 questions from 22 to 26. Each carries 5 scores. (4 × 5 = 20)

Question 22.
Explain the economic and political context for the declaration of National emergency in 1975.
Answer:
After the 1971 election, Indira became a popular leader with a lot of support from the people. This time there were serious problems in the Party. There were three main reasons:
a) Economic Reasons
b) Gujarat & Bihar Movement

a) The main slogan in the 1971 election was ‘garibi hatao’. But when the government came to power it could not improve the economic condition of the country. There were a number of reasons for that. First of all there was the refuge problem. Then there was the Bangladesh Crisis, followed by the IndoPakistan War. All these things created financial problems. Secondly, after the War, America stopped its aids to India. Thirdly, there was a sharp increase in oil prices. The 4th reason was inflation which made the life of ordinary people very difficult. The 5th problem was negative growth in industrial output. Unemployment increased, especially in the rural sector. Sixthly, the salaries of government employees had to be reduced and even stopped. Seventhly, lack of rain caused serious shortfall in foodstuff.

All the above things created an economic crisis in the country. There was general discontentment in the country. This gave the Opposition Parties an opportunity to organise protests.

b) Political Reasons: The second biggest problem was the students’ protest in Gujarat and Bihar which were Congress-ruled States. The main reason was the increase in the prices of essential commodities. Shortage of food, unemployment and corruption made the students angry. In both these States the Opposition Parties supported the students. In Gujarat, Presidentiaf Rule was imposed. At this time the main opponent of Indira Gandhi and the leader of Congress (0), Morarji Desai, decided to go on an indefinite hunger strike. He did that for demanding elections in Gujarat. In June 1975, because of heavy pressure from various sources, election was conducted. Congress lost the election. In Bihar the students invited Jay Prakash Narayan to lead their protest. He accepted the invitatton insisting that the protest must be non-violent.

He asked for the dismissal of the Bihar government. He argued that there was a need for a revolution in social, economic and political spheres. But the Bihar government refused to resign. The entire country discussed the issue. Jay Prakash Narayan wanted to spread the protest to all parts of the country. In the meantime the railway workers went on a strike. It would make the entire country come to a standstill. In 1975, Jay Prakash Narayan organized a march to the Parliament. It was the biggest rally the capital had ever seen. The Opposition saw in him an alternative to Indira Gandhi. Both the protests were anti-Congress. Voices also rose against the leadership of Mrs. Gandhi. She believed that all this was done to take revenge on her.

Question 23.
Explain the external and internal disputes in Jammu and Kashmir.
Answer:
When India got independence, JammuKashmir was a Princely State. Initially, the King Raja Hari Singh refused to join either India or Pakistan as he wanted to remain independent. The Pakistani leaders believed that since JammuKashmir had a lot of Muslims, it would join Pakistan. The people there were known as Kashmiris. Under the leadership of Sheikh Abdulla there was an agitation to remove the King from power. But he also did not want to join Pakistan. National Conference was a secular organization. It was also pro-Congress. In October 1947 Pakistan encouraged some tribal groups to capture Pakistan. Then the King sought assistance from India.

The King signed the “Instrument of Accession” and so the Indian army helped the Jammu- Kashmir King. There was also a condition that when things become normal there would be a referendum. For the welfare of the people Sheikh Abdulla became the Prime Minister. India granted J&K autonomy.

External and Internal Squabbles: Because of external and internal problems, J&K is always in the midst of crises. On one side there is Pakistan claiming the Kashmir Valley. After the 1947 War, a part of Kashmir came under Pakistani control. India calls it illegal occupation. Pakistan calls this area Azad Kashmir. Internally also the Kashmir problems is a headache for the Centre. According to Article 370, Kashmir is given greater autonomy than other States. This Article is applicable only to Jammu and Kashmir. The special concession causes problems. Many believe that this autonomy given to Kashmir will adversely affect the unity and indivisibility of the country. They feel that Article 370 should be removed. But the Kashmiris feel that the autonomy they got by Article 370 is not enough. Some Kashmiris put forward 3 complaints.

No referendum has taken place so far.
The status promised by Article 370 is only on paper, not in practice. They need more autonomy.
They also say that the kind of democracy implemented in other States of India is not found in J&K.

Question 24.
Since 1989 India witnessed five developments that were to make a long lasting impact on our Politics. Briefly explain them.
Answer:
a) In 1989, Congress lost the election. With that election the ‘Congress System’ ended.

b) Mandal issue in national politics: In the 1990s,the government decided to implement the job reservations recommended by the Mandal Commission. Reservations were also made for Other Backward Classes. This resulted in a move against the Mandal Commission throughout the country.

c) The economic policy changed according to the change in the government. A new economic policy was implemented in the name of Structural Adjustment.

d) In 1992, the Babri Masjid was demolished as a result of many things. It was an incident that threatened the unity and integration of the country. It happened because of the coming of BJP with its Hindutva agenda.

e) The Murder of Rajiv Gandhi (1991): This brought changes in the leadership of Congress. In the next election, Congress won the maximum seats.

Question 25.
Explain the Cuban missile crisis.
Answer:
Most North-Western countries became capitalist, anti-Communist nations. A big power like America could not easily tolerate a neighbouring country becoming a close ally of Communist Russia. As Cuba got financial and diplomatic support from Russia, it became a strong country, although it was small in size. It faced America without fear. In 1962, the Russian leader Khrushchev wanted to deploy missiles and other armaments in Cuba. Most American cities then would come under threat from Russia. Later this was known as the Cuban Missile Crisis. In the circumstances, America was forced to take strict measures against Russia. America wanted to get the Cuban President killed with the help of the CIA. It wanted to stop the growth of Communism it its neighbourhood.

Question 26.
Discuss the capabilities of European Union as contemporary centres of power.
Answer:
After the WW II, many European countries faced serious financial crises. European leaders met together to find out ways of coming out of this problem. At this time the Cold War between the US and USSR had started. America gave a lot of financial help to Europe. It is known as the Marshall Plan. Under NATO, America also signed a security treaty.

In 1948, under the Marshall Plan, “European Economic Cooperation” was founded. Its aim was to help West European countries. It became a fellowship and the member countries decided to cooperate in trade and other economic problems. For political cooperation, in 1949, “Council of Europe” was established. The unity among members finally led to the formation of European Economic Community in 1957. The coming of the European Parliament made the organization very strong. The disintegration of the USSR quickened the pace of the growth of the European Union which was established in 1992. It helped in having a common foreign policy, law and justice and internal affairs. It also brought out a common currency the “Euro”.

European Union became the world largest’ economic system. According to the statistics of 2005, their GDP was 12 trillion dollars. This is more than the economy of America. Euro is stronger than American dollar. EU has become an important part of the WTO.

European Union has great political and diplomatic importance. Britain and France which are its members have permanent membership in the UN Security Council. Therefore the EU can influence in the formation of important policies. For examjDle, the nuclear programme of Iran. Militarily EU has the second position in the world. Britain and France are also nuclear powers. In space research and communication, the EU occupies the second place.

Answer any 2 questions from 27 to 29. Each carries 8 scores. (2 × 8 = 16)

Question 27.
Explain the process and consequences of partition of India.
Answer:
The division of India was carried out on the basis of the Two-Nation Theory put forward by the Muslim League. According to that theory, in India there were two nations – the Hindus and Musfims. Therefore the Muslim League demanded a separate nation, Pakistan, for the Muslims. The formation of Pakistan was based on the majority of the population of an area. Thus the areas which had Muslim majority became Pakistan and the remaining areas remained as Indian Territory. It was not easy to implement such a division. There were three reasons for that.

First of all in British India, there was not a single area which had only Muslims. There were two areas in which the majority was Muslims, one in the West and the other in the East. Therefore Pakistan was formed consisting of two areas – West Pakistan and East Pakistan. Between them there were large areas of Indian Territory. Secondly, not all areas with majority Muslim population wanted to become part of Pakistan. Khan Abdul Gaffer Khan, who was the leader of the North-Western Province, had objected to the Two-Nation Theory. But ignoring his objection, the North West Province was included in Pakistan.

The third problem was that British India’s Punjab and Bengal were areas with Muslim majority. But in these huge provinces there were very many non-Muslims. Therefore the Provinces were divided into Districts and Panchayats depending on the religious majority of the population there. The result was that on the day of Independence many people did not know to which country they belonged – India or Pakistan. It deeply wounded the people. The problem of the minorities in each country was the worst of all. The Hindus and Sikhs in the Pakistani areas and the Muslims in Punjab and Bengal were unfortunate preys to this division of the country. When the division was decided upon, there was large scale violence against the minorities in both the countries.

The division of British India in 1947 into India and Pakistan was a very tragic incident in history. In the border areas many people on both sides were killed because of their religion and caste. Huge cities like Lahore, Amritsar and Calcutta became religious areas. Muslims avoided going to areas of Hindus and Sikhs. Similarly Hindus and Sikhs did not want to go near the Muslim areas. People were forced to flee their homes, suffering a lot of difficulties on their way. Many of the people in the minorities in the border areas had to live in refugee camps. The governments and the police were not there to help them. People had to walk or ride in some vehicles from their homes to their new places. During the journey, many were attacked and killed; women were raped. Many were forced to accept the majority religion and marry people against their will. In many homes women were killed by their own relatives in the name of honour. Children were separated from their parents and guardians. People who came to the new land had no houses and they had to live in refugee camps.

Not only the land, but even moveable proper¬ties like tables and chairs were divided. The government and railway workers were divided. People who were living like brethren were divided. It is believed that between 5 to 10 lakh people lost their lives in this tragic division of the country.

Question 28.
Explain the causes and consequences of India China war in 1962.
Answer:
In the beginning India and China had cordial relations. Our relations have a historical and cultural background. Nehru played a crucial role in making the relations better. India was the first country to recognize China after the Revolution. Nehru tried to help China in international matters. Because of these good relations, on the India-China border there were only paramilitary forces and not regular armymen.

The Panchsheel Agreement was a big landmark out India-China relations. It was signed on April 29 by the PMs of both countries, Nehru of India and Chou-en-Lai of China. Nehru visited China and Chou-en-Lai visited India getting the love and respect of people.

Nehru had an open-hearted approach to China. But people like Patel thought China was not a country to be believed. Nehru never expected any attack from China. But in 1962, China did attack India.

Two things spoiled the relations between India and China. One was the Tibetan Issue and the other was border disputes. Even in the 1950s when they were friends, India and China had border disputes. China was not ready to accept our suggestions regarding the border. China claimed Ladakh in Kashmir and some areas of Arunachal Pradesh to be theirs. During the period of 1957 – 59, they also took Aksai Chin sector and built the Karakoram Highway. The second issue was Tibet. In 1950, China annexed Tibet. It was a breach of faith. In the beginning India kept quiet. But the Chinese started imposing their culture on the Tibetans.

In 1959, the Tibetan Spiritual leader, Dalai Lama, sought refuge in India. China then accused India saying that India was acting against the interest of China. In October 1962 China infiltrated into Indian territories which she claimed to be hers. The first attack lasted a week. Chinese army occupied some places in Arunachal Pradesh. The next attack came a month later. But the Indian army stopped the Chinese in the western part of Ladakh. China declared a unilateral ceasefire and retreated from the places it had taken.

Results of the India-China War: During the war, Russia kept her neutrality. India had to seek support from America and Britain. The war was shameful to the country. But it strengthened national feeling.

Nehru’s close friend and the then defence minister V.K. Krishna Menon had to resign. Nehru was criticised for blindly believing China and for his lack of military preparation to prevent the attack. A no-confidence motion was brought against his government. In Lok Sabha there were a lot of discussions. In many bye-elections Congress lost.

The Opposition was also affected by the war. In 1964 Communist Party split into two – Pro- Chinese and Pro-Russia. One was CPI (M) and the other was CPI.

The War awakened the nation. The North Eastern region was backward. The Chinese war prompted the nation to keep its unity and to embark upon developmental projects.

Question 29.
Explain the causes of disintegration of Soviet Union.
Hints:
• Political causes
• Economic causes
• Emergence of Nationalism in Republics
• Reforms of Gorbachev
Answer:
There are many reasons for the disintegration of the USSR:
a) Political reasons
b) Economic reasons
c) The reforms of Gorbachev

a) Political Reasons

In the Soviet system there was bureaucratic misrule and misuse of authority. The life of ordinary people was not at all smooth.
Lack of democracy and lack of freedom of expression.
Although on paper Russia was just one of the 15 republics, it-either suppressed or controlled the people of all other republics.

b) Economic reasons
To become equal with the US in weapons, USSR spent a lot of its money on weapons. USSR was behind the West in technology and internal structure. It had no ability to protect the political and economic interests of its people.

c) Reforms of Gorbachev
His two important reforms were Glasnost and Perestroika. They did not bring the expected results. They brought more troubles to the country leading to its disintegration.

Kerala Plus One Maths Question Paper Sep 2021 with Answers

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Kerala Plus One Maths Previous Year Question Paper Sep 2021

Time: 2 Hours
Total Scores: 60

Answer any 6 questions from 1 to 12. Each carries 3 scores. (6 × 3 = 18)

Question 1.
Let A = {x : x is a natural less than 6} and B = {1, 2}
(i) Write A in roster form. (1)
(ii) Find A ∩ B. (1)
(iii) Find A – B. (1)
Answer:
(i) A = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5}
(ii) A ∩ B = {1, 2}
(iii) A – B = {3, 4, 5}

Question 2.
Find the sum of all natural numbers between 100 and 1000 multiples of 5. (3)
Answer:
Kerala Plus One Maths Question Paper September 2021 with Answers Q2

Question 3.
Using Binomial Theorem, expand the expression (2x + 3)⁵. (3)
Answer:
Kerala Plus One Maths Question Paper September 2021 with Answers Q3

Question 4.
Find \(\lim _{x \rightarrow 0} f(x)\) where \(f(x)=\left\{\begin{array}{l}
2 x+3, x \leq 0 \\
3(x+1), x>0
\end{array}\right.\) (3)
Answer:
Kerala Plus One Maths Question Paper September 2021 with Answers Q4

Question 5.
In a group of 400 students, 250 can speak Hindi and 200 can speak English. Also each can speak atleast one of these two languages. How many students can speak both Hindi and English? (3)
Answer:
H → Set of students who can speak Hindi
E → Set of students who can speak English
n(H) = 250, n(E) = 200, n(E ∪ H) = 400
n(E ∩ H) = n(E) + n(H) – n(E ∪ H)
= 250 + 200 – 400
= 50

Question 6.
Consider the line 2x + 3y – 6 = 0. Find its
(i) Slope (2)
(ii) y-intercept (1)
Answer:
(i) Slope = \(\frac{-2}{3}\)
(ii) y-intercept = \(\frac{-C}{B}=\frac{6}{3}\) = 2

Question 7.
Consider the equation y² = 12x. Find
(i) The coordinates of the focus. (1)
(ii) Equation of the directrix. (1)
(iii) Length of latus rectum. (1)
Answer:
(i) Focus = (a, 0) = (3, 0)
(ii) Directrix, x = -a
⇒ x = -3
⇒ x + 3 = 0
(iii) Length of Latus Rectum = 4a = 12

Question 8.
(i) The point (0, 2, 3) lies in
(a) XY-plane
(b) YZ-plane
(c) XZ-plane
(d) None of these (1)
(ii) Find the distance between the points P(-3, 7, 2) and Q(2, 4, -1). (2)
Answer:
(i) (b)
Kerala Plus One Maths Question Paper September 2021 with Answers Q8

Question 9.
Using the principle of mathematical induction, prove that 7ⁿ – 3ⁿ is divisible by 4 for all n ∈ N. (3)
Answer:
p(n): 7ⁿ – 3ⁿ is divisible by 4
p(1): 7¹ – 3¹ = 7 – 3 = 4, divisible by 4
∴ p(1) is true.
Let p(k) be true
p(k) = 7^k – 3^k is divisible by 4
ie. 7^k – 3^k = 4m ……..(1)
p(k+1): 7^k+1 – 3^k+1
= 7^k . 7 – 3^k. 3
= 7^k . 7 – 7^k. 3 + 7^k . 3 – 3^k. 3
= 7^k (7 – 3) + 3 (7^k – 3^k)
= 7^k . 4 + 3 × 4m
= 4(7^k + 3m), divisible by 4
∴ p(k + 1) is true whenever p(k) is true.

Question 10.
Consider the expansion of (x – 2y)¹². Find its
(i) general term (2)
(ii) 4th term (1)
Answer:
Kerala Plus One Maths Question Paper September 2021 with Answers Q10

Question 11.
Find the ratio in which the line segment joining the points (4, 8, 10) and (6, 10, -8) is divided by the XY-plane. (3)
Answer:
Kerala Plus One Maths Question Paper September 2021 with Answers Q11
Let the required ratio be k : 1
In the XY plane, Z = 0
(i.e) \(\frac{-8+10}{k+1}\) = 0
⇒ -8k + 10 = 0
⇒ -8k = -10
⇒ k = \(\frac{-10}{-8}=\frac{5}{4}\)
∴ XY plane divides in the ratio 5 : 4 internally.

Question 12.
(i) Write the negation of statement “Every natural number is greater than zero”. (1)
(ii) Write the converse and contrapositive of the statement “If a number n2 is even then n is even”. (2)
Answer:
(i) “It is false that every natural number is greater than zero”
(ii) Converse: “If n is even then n2 is even”
Contra positive: “If n is not even then n2 is not even”

Answer any 6 questions from 13 to 24. each carries 4 scores. (6 × 4 = 24)

Question 13.
Let A = {1, 2, 3}
(i) No. of subsets of A is ___________ (1)
(a) 3
(b) 6
(c) 8
(d) 9
(ii) Write all subsets of A having 2 elements. (2)
(iii) If the given set A is a subset of the universal set U = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6}, then write A’. (1)
Answer:
(i) (c)
(ii) {1, 2}, {2, 3}, {1, 3}
(iii) A’ = {4, 5, 6}

Question 14.
(i) If (x + 1, y – 2) = (3, 1), find the values of x and y. (2)
(ii) Let A = {1, 2, 3} and B = {3, 4}. Find A × B. (2)
Answer:
(i) x + 1 = 3, y – 2 = 1
⇒ x = 2, y = 3
(ii) A × B = {(1, 3), (1, 4), (2, 3), (2, 4), (3, 3), (3, 4)}

Question 15.
(i) If cos x = \(\frac{-1}{2}\), x lies in 3rd quadrant, find the values of sin x and tan x. (2)
(ii) Prove that \(\sin ^2 \frac{\pi}{6}+\cos ^2 \frac{\pi}{3}=\frac{1}{2}\) (2)
Answer:
Kerala Plus One Maths Question Paper September 2021 with Answers Q15

Question 16.
For all n ∈ N, Let P(n): 1 + 3 + 3² +……+ 3^n-1 = \(\frac{\left(3^n-1\right)}{2}\)
(i) Prove that P(1) is true. (1)
(ii) Prove that the statement P(n) is true for all natural numbers using the principle of mathematical induction. (3)
Answer:
(i) p(1): 1 = \(\frac{3^{\prime}-1}{2}=\frac{2-1}{2}\) = 1
∴ p(1) is true.
(ii) Let p(k) is true
(ie) p(k): 1 + 3 + 3²+… + 3^k-1 = \(\frac{3^k-1}{2}\)
We have to prove that p(k + 1) is true
p(k+1): 1 + 3 + 3²+…+ 3^k-1 + 3^k
= \(\frac{3^k-1}{2}+3^k=\frac{3^k-1+2 \times 3^k}{2}\)
= \(\frac{3 \cdot 3^k-1}{2}=\frac{3^{k+1}-1}{2}\)
∴ p(k + 1) is true.
Hence by P.M.I, p(n) is true for all n ∈ N

Question 17.
(i) Which of the following is the value of i⁹? (1)
(a) -i
(b) i
(c) -1
(d) 1
(ii) Express the complex number 3(7 + i7) + i(7 + i7) in a + ib form. (3)
Answer:
(i) (b)
(ii) 3(7 + i7) + i(7 + i7)
= 21 + 21i + 7i + 7i²
= 21 + 28i – 7
= 14 + 28i
∴ a = 14, b = 28

Question 18.
Represent the complex number z = 1 + i√3 in the polar form. (4)
Answer:
Kerala Plus One Maths Question Paper September 2021 with Answers Q18

Question 19.
(i) If ⁿC₈ = ⁿC₂ then n is ______________ (1)
(a) 6
(b) 16
(c) 1
(d) 10
(ii) How many chords can be drawn through 21 points on a circle? (3)
Answer:
(i) n = 8 + 2 = 10
(ii) No. of chords = ²¹C₂
= \(\frac{21 \times 20}{1 \times 2}\)
= 210

Question 20.
(i) How many 3 digit numbers can be formed using the digits 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 assuming that the repetition of the digits is not allowed? (2)
(ii) Find the number of permutations using all the letters of the word ALLAHABAD. (2)
Answer:
(i) Since repetition is not allowed,
No.of 3 digit numbers = 5 × 4 × 3 = 60
(ii) No. of permutations = \(\frac{9!}{4!2!}\) = 7560

Question 21.
Find the equation of the line perpendicular to the line x – 7y + 5 = 0 and passing through (2, -3). (4)
Answer:
Slope of given line = \(\frac{-1}{-7}=\frac{1}{7}\)
Slope of required line = -7
(x₁, y₁) = (2, -3)
Equation is y – y₁ = m(x – x₁)
⇒ y + 3 = -7(x – 2)
⇒ y + 3 = -7x + 14
⇒ 7x + y – 11 = 0

Question 22.
Consider an ellipse whose vertices are (±5, 0) and foci (±4, 0).
(i) Write the equation of the ellipse. (3)
(ii) Find the eccentricity of the ellipse. (1)
Answer:
(i) a = 5, c = 4
b² = a² – c²
= 25 – 16
= 9
Equation is \(\frac{x^2}{a^2}+\frac{y^2}{b^2}\) = 1
\(\frac{x^2}{25}+\frac{y^2}{9}\) = 1
(ii) e = \(\frac{c}{a}=\frac{4}{5}\)

Question 23.
Find the derivatives of
(i) x(x² + 2x + 1) (2)
(ii) \(\frac{x+1}{x}\) (2)
Answer:
Kerala Plus One Maths Question Paper September 2021 with Answers Q23

Question 24.
Prove by the method of contradiction √5 is irrational. (4)
Answer:
Assume √5 is rational
∴ √5 = \(\frac{a}{b}\), where a and b are coprime
⇒ a = √5b
⇒ a² = 5b² ………(1)
∴ 5 divides a²
Implies 5 divides a
∴ a = 5c
Substituting in (1)
25c² = 5b²
5c² = b²
(i.e) 5 divides b²
hence 5 divides b
Which is a contradiction to the fact that a and b are coprime.
Hence our assumption is wrong.
∴ √5 is irrational.

Answer any 3 questions from 25 to 30. Each carries 6 scores. (3 × 6 = 18)

Question 25.
(i) Draw the graph of the function f: R → R defined by f(x) = |x|. (3)
(ii) Let A = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6} and R is a relation defined from A to A by R = {(x, y): y = x + 1}
(a) Depict this relation using an arrow diagram. (2)
(b) Write the domain of R. (1)
Answer:
(i) f(x) = |x|
Kerala Plus One Maths Question Paper September 2021 with Answers Q25
(b) Domain = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5}

Question 26.
(i) Evaluate sin 75°. (3)
(ii) Prove that \(\frac{\sin 5 x+\sin 3 x}{\cos 5 x+\cos 3 x}\) = tan 4x (3)
Answer:
Kerala Plus One Maths Question Paper September 2021 with Answers Q26

Question 27.
Solve the following system of inequalities graphically: (6)
2x + y ≥ 6
3x + 4y ≤ 12
x ≥ 0, y ≥ 0
Answer:
Kerala Plus One Maths Question Paper September 2021 with Answers Q27

Question 28.
(i) Find the 12th term of the geometric progression 5, 25, 125,…. (2)
(ii) Find the sum to n terms of the sequence 8, 88, 888,…… (4)
Answer:
Kerala Plus One Maths Question Paper September 2021 with Answers Q28

Question 29.
Consider the following table:

Class	30 – 40	40 – 50	50 – 60	60 – 70	70 – 80	80 – 90	90 – 100
Frequency	3	7	12	15	8	3	2

(1) Find the mean. (2)
(2) Find the variance. (3)
(3) Find the standard deviation. (1)
Answer:
Kerala Plus One Maths Question Paper September 2021 with Answers Q29

Question 30.
(i) A coin is tossed twice. What is the probability that at least one tail occurs? (2)
(ii) If E and F are two events such that P(E) = \(\frac{1}{4}\), P(F) = \(\frac{1}{2}\) and P(E ∩ F) = \(\frac{1}{8}\). Find
(a) P(E or F) (2)
(b) P(not E and not F) (2)
Answer:
(i) S = {HH, HT, TH, TT}
E = atleast one tail = {HT, TH, TT}
P(E) = \(\frac{n(E)}{n(S)}=\frac{3}{4}\)

(ii) P(E) = \(\frac{1}{4}\), P(F) = \(\frac{1}{2}\), P(E ∩ F) = \(\frac{1}{8}\)
(a) P(E or F) = P(E) + P(F) – P(E ∩ F)
= \(\frac{1}{4}+\frac{1}{2}-\frac{1}{8}=\frac{2+4-1}{8}=\frac{5}{8}\)
(b) P(not E and not F) = 1 – P(E or F)
= 1 – \(\frac{5}{8}\)
= \(\frac{3}{8}\)