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Autobiography of a
Great Indian Bustard
Introduction: Autobiography
is
history of a person's life as narrated by that person, which could be written or oral. Dr. Pramod Patil has used this method of writing to drive home the plight of the Great Indian Bustards who are on the verge of extinction. a
Summary:
In this
lesson, the author acquaints us with the different physical characteristics of the Great Indian Bustard. He also talks about their habitat, their eating habits and other details, apart from providing information about their young ones. He further elaborates that though it is the State Bird of Rajasthan and despite having ten sanctuaries for their protection, their number is on a decline. Due to uncontrolled population explosion created by man, the Indian Bustards were being from more pushed away than 90 percent of their home
regions.
There are other reasons for their decline in number like hunting, electric shock, loss of habitat etc. With the last 200 of the birds left in the world, the lesson reminds us that the birds need our love and for their survival. support The lesson also enlists various ways in which
we can
becoming extinct.
do
our
part
to
stop the birds from
Glossary (1)
impressive (adj)
-
one
which evokes
(7)
admiration
swarming (v) -moving in large numbers
(8) sanctuaries (n) a reserved area for birds and animals to provide them -
(2)
grasslands
(n) open covered with grass
(3) deserts (n) (4) *(5) *(6)
a
-
area in a
region
protection
9)
large, dry, barren region
transmission (10) predators (n)
gulp (v) swallow quickly -
sac-like structure pouch a pocket-like space (here)
in
resonating
loud, deep
(n)
sound
-
a
(v)
producing
a
power-lines
(n) -
-
animals that hunt, kill and
eat other animals
animals,
(11)
used for electric power
Master Key EnglishBalblharati(Std s
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QUESTION
MASTER
Ans. (a)
SET -1.3
appeals.
KEY
(b)
s e n t e n c e .
Answer
Q.1. (Which
in
one
is the heaviest
flying
Bustard
Grat
(c) (d)
tlying
Indian
Ans.The bind in India. (2)
the female How is male one? from the
Indian Bustard
Great Indian Bustards live? Where do the Indian Bustards live
on
grasslands
and deserts (4)
Discuss with your parents. Visit a sanctuary.
You may have heard about a great human friend of
ours Dr Salim Ali. He had even suggested that we the Great Bustard should be given the status of the 'National Bird' of our country but the honour went to its beautiful relative -the peacock. I am happy to
tell you that I am the State Bird of Rajasthan.We have got ten sanctuaries for our protection but sadly
Name any two
things
which
are
favourite
Indian Bustards. food items of a Great Grasshoppers and beetles.
Ans. 5)
your
Extract:
not white. their neck Is
Ans.The Great
make
different
Bustards are smaller and female Indian The Ans. male counterparts, and than their slimmer
(3)
Make drawings and submit it to
teacher
bird in India?
isthe t heaviest is
Write letters to our leaders and m
Rains usher happiness into the lives of the Great Indian Bustards. Pick out proof from the lesson for this statement.
Ans. "I dance in joy with puffed feathers and cocked
Our number is still going down. We used to live in all
parts of India. But slowly the growing population of man pushed us away from more than 90 percent of Our home regions. We are afraid of hunters that kill
usfor fun. We also die due to electric power-lines that we can't see while flying. We are losing our homes.
Today, only the last 200 of us are left in the world.
We
up tail and dropped down wings."
need your support and love in order to survive. Can
Who are the enemies of the Great Indian
you help us?
Bustard's eggs and chicks?
Ans. Monitor lizards, foxes, dogs, pigs, snakes and
You can write letters to your leaders and make an appeal to help us. You can make my drawing and
the enemies of the Great Indian
submit it to your teacher. You can discuss this with
(6)
eagles
are
Bustard's eggs and chicks. (7)
What is the difference between the young ones of other birds and the Great Indian
your parents. Come to see us at a sanctuary, because now you will not see us in other places. And who knows, ifhumans don't help us, none of us will be left
Bustards?
on the earth. You will only see us in pictures.
difference between the young ones of other birds and the young ones of Great Indian Bustards is that unlike the young ones
Ans. The
of other birds which soon fly away from the
nest, the Great Indian Bustard's mother and chick stay together for nearly a year.
Reading Skills, Vocabulary and Grammar
(2)
Which environmentalproblemishighlighted in the extract?
Ans. The decline of the population of the Great Indian Bustard, driving them to the verge of
extinction is
(3)
highlighted in the passage.
Who suggested that the Great Indian Bustard should be given the status of the 'National
Q.2. Read the following extract and complete the activities that follow (1)
Complete the list of things we can do to
extend our love and support to help the
Great Indian Bustard survive.
Bird?
Ans. Dr. Salim Ali, a friend of Great Indian Bustards suggested that the Great Indian Bustard should be given the status of the 'National Bird
Autobography of a imat Indan Rustard (4)
What is the
population
Ans. The
the growing the Great Indian
consequence
of
man
on
Bustard?
13
of
(5)
per
am. (Pick out the adjectives and state the degrer of Comparison used.)
growing
population
of man has
the Great Indian Bustard from 0
I Mrs. Bustard is smaller and slimmer than
(2)
cent of
their home
pushed
more
Ans. Adjective: Smaller
than
Slimmer: Degrec of comparison: Comparative
regions.
Two causes which has led to the decline in the number of the Great Indian Bustard.
That's a very healthy habit! (Pick out the
(3)
adverh.)
Ans. Hunting. Electric power-line
Ans. Adverb: very
*(6)
(4)
We used to live in all parts of India. (State the word class of the underlined part.)
Ans. all -adjective
It helps me to impress my soulmate. (Rewrite the sentence using the underlined word as noun.)
Ans. It
helps
me
create an
impression
on
my
soulmate.
(7)
We
are
losing our homes. (Add a question tag.)
Ans.We are losing our homes, aren't we? (8)
We need your support and love in order to
survive. (Use
not
(5)
Ans. HowI dance in joy! (6)
only.. but also.)
Ans. We need not only your support but also love 9)
The egg looks like a stone. (Pick out the articles.)
in order to survive.
Ans. Articles: The, a
Give the verb forms of:
(7)
population: populate (10) Why should extinction?
we
save
animals
from
Ans. Animals are also an important element of the
food chain. Many species of animals have become extinct. The animals are invaluable. Our existence depends on them, so to stop the links of food chains from breaking, we should save the animals from extinction.
Language Study long
white neck, brown wings, tall yellow legs and a black cap on my head.
got
a
Fill in the chart with Nouns and
(8)
You can discuss this with your parents. (Pick out the modal and state its function.)
Ans. can: possibility
9)
Come to see us at a sanctuary. (Pick out the preposition.)
Ans. at: preposition
(10) You will only see us in pictures. (Pick out the adverb.) Ans. only - Adverb
Q.3. Do as directed. I have
We need your support and love in order to survive. (Pick out the noun and state their kind.)
Ans. support and love: Abstract Noun
electric: electrify /electrocute
(1)
I dance in joy. (Make it exclamatory.)
Adjectives.
Q4. Word building. (A) Complete the table: Noun
Adjective Verb
(1) impression impressive impress 2) health
healthy
Nouns
Adjectives
necks
long
3) speciality
white
(4) beauty
brown tall
5) electricity electric
wings
legs cap
head
yellow black
(6) picture
Special
beautiful
pictorial
heal
Specialise beautity
electrify/electrocute picture
Msster Ary nglih
Balblurati
14 trom
the tollowing (8) ldentify the bov below: in and fill
arrive
happy
Great Indian Bustard
humans
helps
Statements
friends
wOndertul
bind gather
the list given
We
(8)
healthy
rasslands
dinth
Protect
together
aWay
slow
afraid
have been
(Sd
V
Some Other Bird
pushed
way from more than 90 per cent of our home
regions. Writing Skills
uS
Ans.
Q.5.(A) Interview Questions
Nouns
Verbs
bird
gather wonderful directly
triends
helps
humans
protect happy
grasslands arrive
Adjectives Adverbs Pronouns healthy
away
you
slowly
us
(C)State whether the
following Great Indian statements Bustard or
not. (Put a tick
Ans.
Hello! It is nice few questions:
(1)
What can you tell
(2)
Where are you and your friends found
Great
Some
Indian Bustard
Other Bird
I am the heaviest flying
about
answer a
yourself?
When
(4)
Why are your numbers on a decline across the
are
you the most
happiest?
globe? (5)
Which are the organisations which are supporting you in your struggle for survival?
(2) I am known as Maldhok
(6)
How can the government play a role to help birds and animals on the verge of extinction?
(7)
Whose initiatives have led to increased wareness about the plight of the Great Indian Bustard?
(8)
How can media help you in creating awareness about the problems faced by you?
(9)
What would you like the children to do to
or Hoom in Marathi.
(3) I live in mountainous
regions. 4) I don't like grasshoppers or beetles.
believe building nests.
We
us
you! Please
(3)
bird in India.
(5)
to meet
in India?
against the right option)
Statements
(1)
Bustard very soon. Prepare at least 10 questions to interview him.
we
together |l1
afraid
are those of a
You are going to meet a Great Indian
don't
in
support you in order to survive?
(6) Our chick stays with the mother for a
period of
nearly one year.
(7) I am the State Bird of Maharashtra.
(10) Do you have any message for human beings? (B) Play the roles of an interviewer and a Great Indian Bustard and write the
interview. Ans. (Students to attempt)
Atobography of a Geat Indian Bustard
Q.6.letter Writing:
0.7. Poster Makin
Write a letter to your friend about the Great Indian Bustard. You may use the
P'reparea poster on
for the
the need
conservation of the (,reat Indian Bustard
following points:
Together we can
Why we need to protect the bird?
&
we
will make
a
difference
On the verge of extinction!!
What vou plan to do to help the bird?
The Great
Indian Bustard
A/18 Deep Mahal, Sahar Road, Vile P'arle (E), Vital part of food chain
Mumbai- 400057,
Only 200 left across the globe
Birds an ingpiration
15th August, 2016.
Dear Rajani, Hi!
Hope
this letter finds you in
good
Stop this beautiful bird from becoming extinct.
health and happiness. I am writing this letter to express my concern about the fact that only the last 200 of the Great Indian Bustards are left in this world. The animals, birds, insects, trees, rivers, seas and other elements of nature including man are all the part of a link which binds us together, and which keeps us going. It is high time we protect the Great Indian Bustard and other species which are on the verge of extinction. How right are the words, "Let's preserve nature, if not for anything else,
Stop
uncontrolled population
Stop
growth.
encroaching on forest land
Stop hunting
The future lies in our hands..
Q.8. Essay:
For the beauty and strength it inspires!"
Write a short autobiography of any bird
We can protect the birds by creating
or animal of your choice.
awareness through our school magazine.
We can write letters to the government officials too. We can discuss this issue with the elders. We can ask our teacher to take us to sanctuaries to have a better understanding of the life of the Great Indian Bustard. Let us remember: The future lies in our hands. Let us conserve, preserve and protect all the elements of nature. Please think about the issue I shared with you.
Ans.
Hello friends! I reside in a dernse jungle. I love rains and I express my joy by dancing in the rain. People say watching me dance is
indeed
a
beautiful sight. Yes, I am
a
peacock.
I long to fly in the high blue sky like the Pigeon. I wish I could fly above the clouds and beyond. Alas! It is not possible. But I count my blessings. My beauty and the fact that I am the National Bird of India gives me reasons to rejoice and celebrate. Next time you see a graceful bird with
Yours lovingly, XYZ
to its heart's bright shining tail, content in the rainy seasons, you can be rest a
assured, it's me.
dancing
T have a humble request. Please preserve
save us
else
we
News, entertainment, sports, movies, music,
will
soon
etc.
become
Which are the channels on which you can
apart ot historv Remember:
Make a list of the channels available on your
TV under the following categories:
fellow beings
and protect us. Many of us - my of extinction. a e on the verge Please
(4)
Harmony
between
man
watch
and wild
animals, wildlife.
conservation of environment, etc.?
life is the only way to solve all the problems taced by the world.
programmes on
(5)
Ask your parents to show you TV programmes on animals, wildlife and conservation of
Come, together let us co-exist.
environment on channels like the following:
Student's Activity
DD National, National Geographic, Discovery
(1) With the help of the internet and other sources, obtain more information about the critically endangered birds and animals in India. Find
and Animal Planet.
(6) You have sanctuary
critically endangered
Imagine
birds and animals
Three male and
Vulture
Amboli (2)
Prepare Write
a
Wolf
Toad a
conservation
(3)
Himalayan
Cheetah
poster
on
the
need
of the Great Indian
short
for
animal of your choice.
the
Bustard.
autobiography of any bird
visiting
it and write
a
in Mumbai Zoo.
four
female
humboldt
been
Veermata Jijabhai Bhosale Zoo. While the penguins between 4° and need to be kept in a temperature is 25° celsius, the temperature in the quarantine between 16° and 18 celsius. The humboldt penguins
(fish) Asiatic
Park in Africa or
brought in from Seoul, Korea. section of the They have been kept in the quarantine
penguins have
Deolali Minnow
Crane
wildlife
location, read about it.
are
Penguins arrive
the wild. We may never see them again.
Indian
that you
a
a
Do you know?
CR' or critically endangered birds or animals extinct in are those that are likely to become
Siberian
National
to visit
letter to your friend about it.
in India:
Forest Owlet
or
prize
a
Australia. Choose
the names of their sanctuaries. Some
won
or
and have between one and three years of age life expectancy of around 20-25 years.
are
a