Conquering the Summit — English STD 7 — Question

The poet talks about the imagination of a child. Support this view with examples from the poem.

“Prime of your youth given to the nation” – Elaborate on how this line captures the essence of the entire poem.

Do you think your visit/experience would be different if you could not see or hear? Share your answers with your classmates and the teacher.
Did you know that our five senses are essential for us to experience and make sense of the world around us?

How does the poet highlight the commitment of the soldiers? Provide examples from the poem.

Would you like to be a rebel ? If yes, why? If not, why not?

Why had our country to fight several wars post-independence? Why were they fought?

Why did the neighbours kall the dog ?

Describe Jahnavi’s struggle to get an education.

Create a collage capturing the lives and stories of people that inspire us. In groups of four, prepare a collage on a chart paper ‘on any such person and present it in the class.

The rivalry between the Parsis and the Bombay Gymkhana had a happy ending for the former. What does a happy ending refer to ?