Bihar Board Class 12 English
Prose Explanation – Indian Civilization and Culture
Q.11
“It is obvious that we know more than animals do, and it is common to consider this one of our advantages.”
Explanation:
These lines have been taken from the essay “Ideas That Have Helped Mankind” written by Bertrand Russell. The writer says that human beings are more intelligent than animals. Due to their power of reasoning, communication and intellect, humans have established themselves as superior to all other living creatures. This intelligence is one of the greatest advantages of mankind.
These lines have been taken from the essay “Ideas That Have Helped Mankind” written by Bertrand Russell. The writer says that human beings are more intelligent than animals. Due to their power of reasoning, communication and intellect, humans have established themselves as superior to all other living creatures. This intelligence is one of the greatest advantages of mankind.
Q.12
“This sort of thing is the responsibility of the family. It is the duty of you parents to see that such things don't happen.”
Explanation:
These lines have been taken from the story “The Artist” written by the Japanese writer Shiga Naoya. Seibei was fond of collecting gourds and polishing them. When his teacher caught him polishing a gourd in the classroom, he complained to Seibei’s parents. The teacher believes that it is the responsibility of parents to guide their children properly and prevent them from indulging in such activities. Seibei’s mother apologised for his mistake.
These lines have been taken from the story “The Artist” written by the Japanese writer Shiga Naoya. Seibei was fond of collecting gourds and polishing them. When his teacher caught him polishing a gourd in the classroom, he complained to Seibei’s parents. The teacher believes that it is the responsibility of parents to guide their children properly and prevent them from indulging in such activities. Seibei’s mother apologised for his mistake.
Q.13
“In Bangladesh children under the age of five or six are looked after by the whole family.”
Explanation:
This line has been taken from the essay “A Child Is Born” written by Germaine Greer, a feminist writer of the 20th century. She discusses child birth and child rearing in Eastern and Western societies. According to her, in countries like Bangladesh, the responsibility of bringing up children is shared by the whole family. Every member helps in taking care of the child till the age of five or six.
This line has been taken from the essay “A Child Is Born” written by Germaine Greer, a feminist writer of the 20th century. She discusses child birth and child rearing in Eastern and Western societies. According to her, in countries like Bangladesh, the responsibility of bringing up children is shared by the whole family. Every member helps in taking care of the child till the age of five or six.
Q.14
“You're an idiot!” he shouted. “There is absolutely no future for a boy like you.”
Explanation:
These lines have been taken from “The Artist” written by Shiga Naoya. The teacher becomes angry when he sees Seibei polishing gourds in the class. He considers such hobbies useless and a waste of time. In his anger, he scolds Seibei, calls him an idiot and says that a boy like him has no future because he does not concentrate on his studies.
These lines have been taken from “The Artist” written by Shiga Naoya. The teacher becomes angry when he sees Seibei polishing gourds in the class. He considers such hobbies useless and a waste of time. In his anger, he scolds Seibei, calls him an idiot and says that a boy like him has no future because he does not concentrate on his studies.
Q.15
“When we speak of the freedom of Press ……………………………………… government.”
Explanation:
This line has been taken from the essay “How Free Is the Press” written by Dorothy L. Sayers. The writer says that freedom of the press means freedom from government control and censorship in normal times. Technically, the press in England is free. However, in reality this freedom is often restricted either by the government or by the owners of the press.
This line has been taken from the essay “How Free Is the Press” written by Dorothy L. Sayers. The writer says that freedom of the press means freedom from government control and censorship in normal times. Technically, the press in England is free. However, in reality this freedom is often restricted either by the government or by the owners of the press.
Q.16
“Religion is ever present in Indian life ……………………………………… the soul.”
Explanation:
This line has been taken from “India Through a Traveller's Eye” written by Pearl S. Buck. She observes that religion plays an important role in Indian life. Religion has both positive and negative aspects. When followed in the right spirit, it brings peace and harmony, but narrow religious thinking can be harmful to society. Despite different faiths, a sense of idealism runs through Indian life.
This line has been taken from “India Through a Traveller's Eye” written by Pearl S. Buck. She observes that religion plays an important role in Indian life. Religion has both positive and negative aspects. When followed in the right spirit, it brings peace and harmony, but narrow religious thinking can be harmful to society. Despite different faiths, a sense of idealism runs through Indian life.
Q.17
“I have always loved you as my son, you wonderful person, you.”
Explanation:
These lines have been taken from “A Marriage Proposal” written by Anton Chekhov, a famous Russian short story writer. In these lines, Choobookov expresses his happiness when Lomov proposes to marry his daughter Natalia. He warmly accepts Lomov as his son and praises him as a wonderful person.
These lines have been taken from “A Marriage Proposal” written by Anton Chekhov, a famous Russian short story writer. In these lines, Choobookov expresses his happiness when Lomov proposes to marry his daughter Natalia. He warmly accepts Lomov as his son and praises him as a wonderful person.
