Unit 1 - 1.5 Joan of Arc — English STD 10 — Question

Explain how education can help the deprived children and child labourers.

The hermit 'spoke only to common people'; so the king 'put on simple clothes'. Do you think the king hoped to be mistaken for a common man, or was he just showing that he was a humble person? What shows that the hermit knew him to be the king?

Why should we preserve World Heritage Sites?

Write in your own words what the following expression conveys in the context it occurs in the
text.
Dr Kalam's own life was nourished by multiple faiths.

Though the hermit did not say anything to the king for some time, he did not ignore the king or treat him rudely in any way. Do you agree? What evidence of his politeness can you point out? What shows that he listened and responded to the king's words?

Do you think that soldiers should run away to 'save their skins'?

What qualities of the king stand out as he forgave his enemy?

Who is stronger - water or rocks? Justify your answer.

How did the people respond to the appeal made by Reverend Pereira? Would you give the same response?

Besides the political freedom that our nation enjoys, what other freedom should it strive for? Say why.