Class 9 English NCERT book words and expressions Unit 7 solutions

Here we have presented Class 9 English NCERT book words and expressions chapter 7 solutions. Read the below post to boost your understanding of English language.

You have read about Santosh Yadav, the youngest woman in the world to have conquered Mount Everest in 1992. You must have heard or read about Poorna, who at the age of 13 years 11 months, became the youngest girl in the world to have scaled the Mount Everest in 2014, with sheer determination and willpower. You would have also read about Maria Sharapova who bagged the Women’s Singles crown at Wimbledon in 2004. She was determined, tough, competitive, hard-working with unwavering desire. Both of them had big dreams from the very young age.

1. Do you have the passion to do something other than your studies like these two icons have? (Be it music, dance, theatre, trekking, watersport, painting, football, cricket, etc.)

2. Do you find any difficulty in pursuing your parents?

3. Who gives you support and encouragement to go ahead with your provided.

Answers:

1. If we look at examples like Santosh Yadav and Poorna, we realize that it’s really important to follow our passion beyond studies. I also have some hobbies and interests besides my studies, like I enjoy music, painting, and trekking.

2. Sometimes, it can be a bit challenging to convince parents that we want to focus on our passions along with studies. But once they see our dedication and hard work, they start supporting us.

3. My family and friends are the ones who give me the most support and encouragement. They inspire me to follow my dreams and balance my hobbies with my studies.

Reading Comprehension

Read the following carefully. Based on your reading, answer the following questions in the space provided.

Text I

On 3 August 1996, Leander Paes became the first Indian to win an individual medal in 44 years when he defeated Fernando Meligeni of Brazil in an exciting match in the Centennial Olympic Games at Atlanta. Paes ranked 31 places below the Brazilian, played with gusto and determination against a player who has two ATP tour titles under his belt, and clinched the bronze medal. He was given a standing ovation when Paes raised his hand in triumph and said a silent prayer. Leander’s father had won a bronze medal in the Munich Olympics 1972 as a member of the Indian hockey team. It is creditable to Leander Paes as he got it in an individual event. Later he dedicated the medal to his coach and his doubles teammate. “They have helped me out and given me advice and kept me in good frame of mind. This medal doesn’t just show my efforts; it shows the efforts of the whole team.” Paes was recognised as a prodigy by Vijay Amritraj in
the ’80s. Even so, Paes’ true mentor has been Naresh Kumar, the former Indian Davis Cup Captain. His incredible Davis Cup record speaks for itself. While it may be said that some of his Davis Cup victories were achieved because he was playing on his favourite surface, grass and enjoyed home support. But at Atlanta, Paes had none of these advantages except his coach, close family members and the expatriates.
While Davis Cup victories bring in good cash rewards and ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) points, there he was playing for just a medal. Paes explains it all when he says, “When I am playing for my country I don’t expect anything.” That straightaway sets him apart. He succeeds because of his willingness to take his chances, swift reflexes and mental strength, and the fact that he does not accept defeat easily.

1. Leander’s victory at Atlanta is significant because

2. His father’s Olympic triumph in 1972 was different from his own because it was

3. Leander gave credit to his coach and his teammate in doubles for his victory help him?

4. If you are required to sum up Leander’s qualities as a player, which one would you like to highlight and why?

5. In India, while registering his victories in Davis Cup one could say that he won because

6 At Atlanta he won because

Answers:

1. Leander’s victory at Atlanta is significant because
Leander Paes became the first Indian to win an individual Olympic medal in 44 years, which is a great achievement, particularly in an individual event, and despite being ranked lower than his opponent.

2. His father’s Olympic triumph in 1972 was different from his own because it was
in a team event as his father won the bronze medal as part of the Indian hockey team, while Leander’s victory was in an individual event, making his achievement more personal and singular.

3. Leander gave credit to his coach and his teammate in doubles for his victory help him?
Leander acknowledged that his coach and doubles teammate helped him by offering advice, keeping him mentally strong, and supporting him throughout the tournament, which contributed to his success.

4. If you are required to sum up Leander’s qualities as a player, which one would you like to highlight and why?
I would highlight his mental strength and determination because these qualities allowed him to overcome higher-ranked opponents and prevail even without external advantages like playing on his preferred surface.

5. In India, while registering his victories in Davis Cup one could say that he won because
He was playing on his favorite surface, grass, and had the support of the home crowd, which gave him an advantage in his Davis Cup victories.

6. At Atlanta he won because
Leander displayed incredible determination, mental strength, and a willingness to take risks, despite not having the home advantage or his preferred surface to play on. He was driven purely by his desire to win for his country.

Read the following poem and answer the question that follow.

Text II

Where The Mind is Without Fear

Where the mind id without fear and the head is held high;
Where knowledge is free.

Where the world has not been broken up into fragments
By narrow domestic walls;

Where words come out from the depth of truth;
Where tireless striving stretches its arms towards perfection;

Where the clear stream of reason has not lost its way
Into the dreary desert sand of dead habits;

Into ever-widening thought and action;

Into that heaven of freedom, my Father, let my country awake

Rabindranath Tagore

1. Given here are certain ideas from the poem “Where the mind is without fear” by Rabindranath Tagore. Identify the lines from the poem that refer to these and write the lines in the space given below.

(a) Everybody should be able to learn.

(b) There ought not be a division people on the basis of caste, class, creed, religion or any other such basis.

(c) People should be honest and speak out their heart.

(d) Actions should stem from logic and superstitions and beliefs, leading to progress.

(f) The poet’s is addressing ____________________ so that ___________________________

2. This poem was written by Rabindranath Tagore much before India attained freedom. What, do you think, is the significant of these lines in the context of his time?

Answers:

1. Identify the lines from the poem:

(a) Everybody should be able to learn:
“Where knowledge is free.”

(b) There ought not be a division among people on the basis of caste, class, creed, religion, or any other such basis:
“Where the world has not been broken up into fragments by narrow domestic walls;”

(c) People should be honest and speak out their heart:
“Where words come out from the depth of truth;”

(d) Actions should stem from logic and not superstitions or beliefs, leading to progress:
“Where the clear stream of reason has not lost its way into the dreary desert sand of dead habits;”

(f) The poet’s is addressing
God (my Father)
so that
his country may awake into a heaven of freedom.

2. Significance of these lines in the context of his time:
Rabindranath Tagore wrote this poem during a time when India was under British colonial rule, facing various forms of oppression and division. The significance of these lines lies in their call for freedom—not just political freedom, but intellectual, social, and moral freedom. He envisioned a country where people could think and act freely without fear, where divisions based on caste, creed, and religion would no longer exist, and where truth and reason would guide progress. These ideas were radical and essential during his time as India was striving for both independence and a more inclusive, progressive society.

Vocabulary

1. Suggest a word for each sentence/phrase correctly. Refer to the chapter ‘Reach for the top, Part I’ given in your textbook, Beehive. The paragraph numbers where these words are used, are given in brackets.

(a) A state of happiness and satisfaction.

(b) An action or way of behaving that is usual in tradition.

(c) A word or statement that expresses agreement or confirmation.

(d) The ability to withstand or adversity.

(e) Final stage of something you’re been working towards.

3. Playing with the words; How many words can you make from the words given below?

Vocabulary

1. vocal	1. labour
2.	2.
3.	3.
4.	4.
5.	5.
6.	6.

4. An idiomatic expression is a group of words with a special meaning. The individual words in the expression do not what they otherwise stand for.

Example: Maria Sharapova cannot be ‘pigeon-holed’ or categorised. Her talent, unwavering desire to succeed and readiness to sacrifice have lifted her to the top of the world.

Here pigeon-holed does not mean that there is a hole for the pigeon to its nest. Bu it means that someone or something belongs to a particular type or group; is categorised, especially without knowing much about them.

Now, consult a dictionary and match the following idiomatic expressions given in Column ‘A’ with their
meanings in Column ‘B’.

Column A	Column B
Eager beaver	Something of someone provides a lot of money for little effort
Cash cow	Very careless in the way a person moves or behaves
Kangaroo court	Wait and be patient
Bull in a china shop	A keen and enthusiastic person who works very hard
Hold your horses	An unofficial court or meeting that disregards current laws and conducts unfair trails

Answers:

Vocabulary Answers:

1. (a) A state of happiness and satisfaction – Contentment
2. (b) An action or way of behaving that is usual in tradition – Custom
3. (c) A word or statement that expresses agreement or confirmation – Affirmation
4. (d) The ability to withstand or adversity – Resilience
5. (e) Final stage of something you’re been working towards – Culmination

Word Formation from the words “vocal” and “labour”:

From ‘vocal’:

1. Vocal
2. Love
3. Coal
4. Vial
5. Clav
6. Alto

From ‘labour’:

1. Labour
2. Boil
3. Ball
4. Rob
5. Blur
6. Alor

Idiomatic Expressions:

Column A	Column B
Eager beaver	A keen and enthusiastic person who works very hard.
Cash cow	Something or someone provides a lot of money for little effort.
Kangaroo court	An unofficial court or meeting that disregards current laws and conducts unfair trials.
Bull in a china shop	Very careless in the way a person moves or behaves.
Hold your horses	Wait and be patient.

Grammar

In the chapter “Reach for the Top” in Beehive, you have read that two clauses in a sentence have their own subject and verb or verb phrase. One part of the sentence (or one clause) tells us why or when something happened.

Examples:

I read Sherlock Holmes while I was on holiday.
It was raining heavily when I got home in the evening.
I will phone you when I go to the clinic.
Can I borrow your book when you have finished it?

1. Match each of the sentence halves given below to make meaningful sentences.

He was found guilty of driving	When she tripped over.
I get a pain in my knee	When the mother left.
The boy started to cry	I switched on the emergency light.
Rainy was walking went out,	When you cross my house.
When the lights went out,	While he was under the influence of alcohol.
You will see the river	When I walk up the stairs

2. Make one sentence combining the two statements given below.

Example:

It’s getting dark.
Let’s go home before that.
Let’s go home before it gets dark.

(a) She must clean the room.

I won’t enter the room until this is done.

______________________________________________ until

___________________________________________________

(b) I will do the cooking.

Then I will come to your house.

___________________________________________________ after

___________________________________________________________

(c) I will go to the library.

___________________________________________when

____________________________________________________

(d) Evening came.

They rested.

____________________________________________when

______________________________________________________

(e) The salesman came.

Rita was eating her breakfast.

_______________________________________________________ while

__________________________________________________________________

(f) We went to see the play with grandfather.

Do you remember?

________________________________________________________when

______________________________________________________________?

Answers:

1. Match the sentence halves:

1. He was found guilty of driving while he was under the influence of alcohol.
2. When she tripped over, she hurt her ankle.
3. I get a pain in my knee when I walk up the stairs.
4. When the mother left, the children started to cry.
5. The boy started to cry when he lost his toy.
6. I switched on the emergency light when the lights went out.
7. Rainy was walking when you cross my house.
8. When the lights went out, I switched on the emergency light.
9. You will see the river when you cross my house.
10. When I walk up the stairs, I get a pain in my knee.

2. Combine the sentences:

(a) She must clean the room.
I won’t enter the room until this is done.
I won’t enter the room until she has cleaned it.

(b) I will do the cooking.
Then I will come to your house.
I will do the cooking and then I will come to your house.

(c) I will go to the library.
When I finish my homework,
I will go to the library when I finish my homework.

(d) Evening came.
They rested.
They rested when evening came.

(e) The salesman came.
Rita was eating her breakfast.
Rita was eating her breakfast while the salesman came.

(f) We went to see the play with grandfather.
Do you remember?
Do you remember when we went to see the play with grandfather?

Editing

1. In each of the following sentences you have to remove or add a word or a phrase to make the sentence in grammatically correct. Write the correct sentence in the space given below.

(a) Maria Sharapova liken to be dancing. singing and fashion.

(b) She has love for pancakes with chocolate spread and fizzy drinks.

(c) Maria had to be leave her mother behind in Siberia at age of one.

(d) She put with insults and humiliation in order to realise dream of becoming a tennis star.

(e) Her dream was to be number one world tennis.

2. There are spelling errors in the paragraph given here. Correct the spelling errors and rewrite the paragraph with appropriate punctuation marks in the given space.

Savitribai Phule

“Awake Arise, and Educate. Smash traditions-Liberate”

First female teacher of Indias first womens school, founder of the modern Marathi poetry at a time when womens potential and celibre were underrestimmated she worked for the uplifftment and educasion of females in the country with her husbands help. she opened a school for untouchable girls Orrthodox individuals from the upper cast used to mock at her eforts and throw stones and dung on her everttheless she continued with her teaching the British govenment honoured her contribution to eduction later on.

Answers:

1. Editing Sentences:

(a) Maria Sharapova likes to be dancing, singing, and fashion.
Correct sentence: Maria Sharapova likes dancing, singing, and fashion.

(b) She has love for pancakes with chocolate spread and fizzy drinks.
Correct sentence: She loves pancakes with chocolate spread and fizzy drinks.

(c) Maria had to be leave her mother behind in Siberia at age of one.
Correct sentence: Maria had to leave her mother behind in Siberia at the age of one.

(d) She put with insults and humiliation in order to realise dream of becoming a tennis star.
Correct sentence: She put up with insults and humiliation in order to realize her dream of becoming a tennis star.

(e) Her dream was to be number one world tennis.
Correct sentence: Her dream was to be number one in world tennis.

2. Correcting Spelling and Punctuation:

Savitribai Phule

“Awake, Arise, and Educate. Smash traditions – Liberate”

The first female teacher of India’s first women’s school, founder of modern Marathi poetry, at a time when women’s potential and caliber were underestimated, she worked for the upliftment and education of females in the country with her husband’s help. She opened a school for untouchable girls. Orthodox individuals from the upper caste used to mock her efforts and throw stones and dung at her. Nevertheless, she continued with her teaching. The British government honored her contribution to education later on.

Listening

Your teacher or classmate will read the excerpt given below. Listen to it carefully and answer the question.

Harvard-MIT researcher, Hugh Herr, is familiar with the obstacles faced by amputees. A world-class mountain climber at the age of 17, Herr and a friend were trapped in a snowstorm while ascending New Hampshire’s Mount Washington in 1982. After three days without food or camping gear, the two were rescued, but frostbite cost Herr both his legs, which were amputated just below the knee. Herr was fitted with prostheses, but he soon discovered that they were developed for walking on flat surfaces, and not for taking on advanced functions like climbing or running. With the same determination that he once applied to climbing, he set out to create a better prosthetic leg. He worked with an engineering shop to fashion his own prostheses, tinkering with customised sockets and lighter materials. He even designed artificial
feet specially made for climbing rock (built flat and narrow for getting a toehold in cracks and ice featuring sharp spikes). “I experienced a tremendous amount of pain from prosthetic limbs at first”, Herr says. “So I decided to go back to school and learn about physics and engineering to try to solve these problems.” Herr obtained a Master’s degree in mechanical engineering from MIT in 1993 and a doctorate
in biophysics from Harvard five years later. After struggling for a decade to come up with a better
prosthetic limb, just getting the knee to market will be a personal triumph for Herr — yet another mountain conquered. “It’s been a long road”, he says. “But I think I’m finally in a position to make a difference.”
(Adapted from ‘Born to Run’, Evan Ratliff, Span, Sep.–Oct. 2002,
Steps to English, Workbook for Class X, NCERT, 2003, p. 43)

1. What happened to Hugh Herr at the age of 17?

2. What happened to both of his legs?

3. What were the two things he was unable to do with the prostheses?

4. Why did he decide to go back to school?

5. What degrees did he get from MIT and Harvard?

Answers:

1. What happened to Hugh Herr at the age of 17?
At the age of 17, Hugh Herr was trapped in a snowstorm while climbing Mount Washington in New Hampshire. After three days without food or camping gear, he was rescued, but he lost both of his legs due to frostbite.

2. What happened to both of his legs?
Both of his legs were amputated just below the knee due to frostbite.

3. What were the two things he was unable to do with the prostheses?
With the prostheses, Herr was unable to perform advanced functions like climbing or running, as the prostheses were only developed for walking on flat surfaces.

4. Why did he decide to go back to school?
He decided to go back to school to learn about physics and engineering to try and solve the problems he faced with his prosthetic limbs, especially the pain he experienced from them.

5. What degrees did he get from MIT and Harvard?
Herr obtained a Master’s degree in mechanical engineering from MIT in 1993 and a doctorate in biophysics from Harvard five years later.

Speaking

1. In a group of three, read aloud the dialogues. You are Kiran and your two partner are Sunita and Sarita
Then fill in the table given below.

Sunita : What kind of things do you like to do in your free time?

Kiran : I like playing basketball. I play on a city team every Saturday afternoon. t hep me stay fir and happy. I have made some good friends!

Sarita : I didn’t know that. How long have you been playing?

Kiran : For about a year now. But it’s not only thing I like to do. I also enjoy painting. It’s great for relieving stress.

Sunita : Really? Are you good at it?

Kiran : Not too bad. But I’m not a Picasso or Rembrandt. How about you guys?
What do you like to do in free time?

Sarita : Well, a couple of times a month I go up to Widow Mountain with some buddies and go hang gliding.

Sunita : No way! You do? That sounds dangerous! Aren’t you scared?

Sarita : Not at all. It’s fascinating. It’s so beautiful up there. I feel as free as a bird. You should try it sometime.

Sunita : It sounds awesome, but I think I’m too much of a scared cat to try it.

Kiran : Wow! I might want to try it sometime. Do you think I could?

Sarita : Sure, how about this Saturday? I’ll let you know the details later.

Kiran : Sounds great! I can’t believe I’m going to do it. Sunita, by the way, you never told us what you do in your spare time.

Sunita : Well, uh, I like to knit…And you know I can’t go very far… But I am going to convince my parents to let me join Karate classes. It will be great self defence.

Names	List of Interests	Why do they find these interesting?
Sarita
Kiran
Sunita

2. Work in pairs. Imagine you are Sunita. You are trying to convince your father to let you join the Karate classes.

You can use the given clues for the conversation. Take turns to be Sunita and her father.

Want to learn Karate	Girls to stay at home
Friends are into sport	Who will help mother?
Felt out of place no doing anything sporty	School work may suffer
Decided to take up Karate	Going out may be unsafe
Keep me physically fit	No real benefit, expenses
Class in the nest society	May be called unfeminine
Great self-defence, you can see these videos	Oh, that’s nice, my daughter will be no less.

You can write the conversation here.

Answers:

1. List of Interests

Names	List of Interests	Why do they find these interesting?
Sarita	Hang gliding	It’s fascinating, beautiful, and she feels free as a bird.
Kiran	Playing basketball, painting	Keeps her fit and happy, relieves stress, and makes friends.
Sunita	Knitting, Karate (wants to join)	Self-defense, physical fitness, and keeping her safe.

2. Conversation (Sunita convincing her father)

Sunita: Dad, I’ve been thinking. I really want to join Karate classes.

Father: Karate? But girls should stay at home. You don’t need to learn such things.

Sunita: But all my friends are into sports, and I feel left out. I want to do something active, something that keeps me physically fit.

Father: Hmm, I understand that. But who will help your mother at home if you go out?

Sunita: I promise I’ll help her when I’m at home. Besides, I think this will be great for self-defense. You’ve seen those videos, right? Karate can help me stay safe.

Father: But going out for classes may be unsafe. And I still don’t see the real benefit. It’s a lot of money too.

Sunita: Dad, I’ll be learning something valuable. Karate will give me confidence, and it’s also a good workout. The class is in the next society, so it’s really safe, and it’s not far at all.

Father: I see. But aren’t you worried about your school work suffering?

Sunita: No, I’ll make sure my studies don’t suffer. I’ve decided to take up Karate because I don’t want to feel like I’m not doing anything sporty. It will actually help me stay more focused.

Father: Hmm, well, I suppose if it’s important to you, and it will help you feel better about yourself, I won’t stand in your way.

Sunita: Oh, thank you, Dad! You won’t regret it. I really appreciate your support.

Father: Well, I guess my daughter won’t be any less than anyone else. Go ahead, and make the most of it!

Writing

1. Given below is some information about Saina Nehwal and Sania Mirza. You can visit your school library and search the Internet to collect more information and to find out if it is correct. Write a short motivational article for your school magazine using these details. The article can aim towards encouraging girls to take up sports.

Saina Nehwal	Sania Mirza
From Hisar in Haryana	Indian professional tennis player
Her family shifted to Hyderabad when was very young.	Born in Mumbai
First trained with Nani Prasad, Stadium was 25 kms away from home	Family moved to Hyderabad sometime after her birth.
Then coached by S.M. Arif, Vimal Kumar and P. Gopichand	Started earning lawn tennis from her father at the age of six.
Professional badminton singles player	Started participating in the ITF tournaments in 2001.
World no. 2 in 2009 formerly world no. 1 in 2015	Won three titles in 2002 to be identified as an upcoming player.
Right-handed player with many international titles	Turned profession in 2003, and won several titles including the Girl’s Doubles title at Wimbledon.
Has seen both ups and downs	Has been injured and recovered.
First Indian woman to win an Olympic medal	Won several doubles titles in WTA. Formerly ranked as India’s no. 1 doubles player by WTZ.
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award. Arjuna award, has received the Padma Bhushan in 2016	Times Magazine’s 2016 list-Saina one of the most influence people in the world. Has been awarded the Arjuna Award and the Padma Shree.

3. The chapter “Reach for the Top” Part I ends with the sentence “Santosh collected and brought down 500 kilograms of garbage from the Himalayas.”

You May have visited different tourist places and picnic spots. However, the beauty of the Nature is spoiled by waste and garbage thrown unmindfully by tourists.

As a conscious and responsible citizen of national, Write a letter to the editor of a national newspaper. Therein you may highlight the issue and measures for creating awareness about curbing environment pollution. Discuss with your classmates how ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’ can be promoted.

Answers:

Motivational Article for School Magazine

Empowering Girls through Sports: The Stories of Saina Nehwal and Sania Mirza

Sports have long been seen as a domain dominated by men, but two incredible women, Saina Nehwal and Sania Mirza, have broken these barriers and set new standards for girls across the country. Their journeys, filled with hard work, dedication, and resilience, are a testament to the power of perseverance and passion.

Saina Nehwal, a professional badminton player, hails from Hisar, Haryana. Her family shifted to Hyderabad when she was young, where she started her training under the guidance of Nani Prasad and later, renowned coaches like S.M. Arif, Vimal Kumar, and P. Gopichand. Despite the 25 km distance to the stadium from her home, she never let the challenges deter her. Saina became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal and was ranked world no. 1 in 2015. Her list of accolades includes the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award, and the prestigious Padma Bhushan.

Sania Mirza, another beacon of hope, was born in Mumbai and moved to Hyderabad with her family. She picked up lawn tennis at the tender age of six under the guidance of her father. Sania turned professional in 2003 and achieved remarkable success in international tennis, including winning the Girl’s Doubles title at Wimbledon and several WTA doubles titles. Sania has been a symbol of resilience, recovering from injuries and coming back stronger. She has also been recognized with the Arjuna Award and the Padma Shree.

Both Saina and Sania have shown that sports are not just for men. They’ve faced hurdles, experienced ups and downs, and yet emerged victorious, becoming role models for millions. Their stories are an inspiration for girls everywhere to believe in their potential and pursue their dreams, both in sports and life. If they can break the stereotypes and rise to the top, so can you.

Girls, let’s take inspiration from these incredible women. Sports can keep you fit, strong, and confident. Whether it’s badminton, tennis, or any other sport, it’s time to break boundaries, challenge norms, and show the world what you’re capable of!

Letter to the Editor on Environmental Pollution and Tourist Behavior

Subject: Need for Public Awareness on Environmental Pollution in Tourist Spots

Date: February 6, 2025

To, The Editor,
[Newspaper Name],
[City, State].

Sir/Madam,

I would like to draw your attention to an issue that has been plaguing many of our beautiful tourist spots—environmental pollution caused by the careless disposal of waste by tourists. While it is heartening to see people enjoy the beauty of nature, the litter and garbage left behind by visitors are slowly destroying these pristine locations.

Recently, I visited a popular hill station and was disheartened to see plastic bottles, food wrappers, and other forms of waste scattered all around. This irresponsible behavior not only ruins the aesthetic beauty of the place but also harms the local ecosystem. The waste is not biodegradable and poses a serious threat to wildlife and the environment.

I believe it is high time we create greater awareness among the public about keeping tourist spots clean. The ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’ has made some progress in promoting cleanliness, but more needs to be done, especially at tourist locations. Some steps that can be taken include:

1. Setting up more waste disposal bins at popular tourist spots to encourage proper waste disposal.
2. Strict fines and penalties for littering to deter careless behavior.
3. Public awareness campaigns through advertisements, social media, and local guides to educate tourists about the importance of preserving nature.
4. Involving local communities to take ownership of keeping their surroundings clean and encouraging eco-tourism.

It is also essential to introduce educational programs in schools and colleges to instill a sense of environmental responsibility in the younger generation. If we start today, we can preserve our natural heritage for future generations.

I hope my letter reaches concerned authorities and readers, encouraging them to act responsibly towards the environment and maintain the cleanliness of our cherished tourist destinations.

Thank you for considering my appeal.

Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State]

By discussing such issues in classrooms and communities, we can promote the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and bring about a cleaner, greener India.

Project

1. In January 2018, the President of India awarded 112 amazing “First Ladies” for being first in their respective fields. Find out the achievements of some of them.

A class board can be prepared with your contributions.

Make a college of the “First Ladies”, their struggle, endveaorde and achievements. Display it in the class.

Your group can make PowerPoint presentation of their life, struggle, society, inspiration and achievements.

2. Even now girls have to struggle for getting education and participating in games. They are victims of child marriage, harassment, etc. Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao is an initiative by the Government of India for ensuring survival, protection and education of the girl child. As a citizen of India what will be your contribution in promoting girls, education and safeguarding their interest?

Prepare posters, write slogans and draw charts to create awareness in the society.

Answers:

Project 1: “First Ladies” Achievements

In January 2018, 112 “First Ladies” were recognized by the President of India for being pioneers in their fields. Some of them broke societal barriers, fought discrimination, and made significant contributions. Here’s how you can work on the project:

Step-by-Step Process for the Class Board and Collage:

1. Research and Collect Information:
   • Divide your group and assign each person 4-5 “First Ladies” to research.
   • Find details about their life struggles, achievements, and how they became pioneers in their fields.
   • Examples of “First Ladies” include Mithali Raj (first woman cricketer to score 6000 runs in ODIs), Bachendri Pal (first Indian woman to climb Mount Everest), etc.
2. Prepare the Collage:
   • Create a collage that includes pictures, short biographies, and achievements of these women.
   • Use a mix of colored papers, cutouts, and printed materials to make the collage visually appealing.
3. Make a PowerPoint Presentation:
   • Use PowerPoint to present their life stories, struggles, societal challenges, and the impact they made.
   • Highlight how they broke barriers, served as inspiration, and contributed to societal progress.
   • Include photos, videos, and quotes from these women to make the presentation engaging.
4. Present in Class:
   • Display your collage and PowerPoint presentation in the class.
   • Explain the significance of these “First Ladies” and discuss their journey towards achieving success.

Project 2: Contribution to Girls’ Education and Safety

Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao is an initiative aimed at empowering girls, ensuring they receive education, and protecting their rights. As responsible citizens, we all can contribute to this cause by raising awareness in various ways.

Step-by-Step Process for Posters, Slogans, and Charts:

1. Prepare Posters:
   • Design colorful posters with motivating images and messages encouraging girls’ education and against child marriage and harassment.
   • Example poster idea: Show a girl in school with the caption, “Educated Girls, Strong Nation.”
2. Write Slogans:
   • Think of strong and inspiring slogans to raise awareness. Here are a few examples:
     • “Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao – Every Girl’s Right to Education!”
     • “Girls in Schools, Not as Brides!”
     • “An Educated Girl Empowers Her Family and Society!”
3. Draw Awareness Charts:
   • Create charts highlighting the benefits of girls’ education and the challenges they face, like child marriage, discrimination, and harassment.
   • Example chart: Show data comparing educated vs. uneducated girls and how education reduces societal issues.
4. Involve the Community:
   • Organize awareness sessions or school events to engage students, parents, and the community to support the cause.
   • Display the posters, slogans, and charts at these events to spread the message.

By promoting awareness through these activities, you can actively contribute to safeguarding girls’ interests and encouraging their participation in education and society.