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2 MARKS IMP QUESTIONS 2025

 “A rich jewel in an Ethiope's ear”

 “So shows a snowy dove trooping with crows”

2. In ‘When You Are Old’, how does the poet want his beloved to read the book of poems?

 The poet wants his beloved to read the book of poems with deep affection
and understanding, remembering his love for her when she is old and gray.

3. Name the two wishes of the child’s foot in the poem ‘To the Foot from Its Child’.

 The child’s foot wishes to be free from the ground and to move swiftly like the wind.

4. Name any two benefits that Roof avails from Marcus Ibe in the short story ‘The Voter’.

 Roof gets money and protection in exchange for his vote.

5. Name the two countries that recognised and declared ‘Rights of Nature’ according to
Vandana Shiva.

 Ecuador and Bolivia are the two countries that declared the ‘Rights of Nature’.

6. When Don Gonzalo prepares to read, he takes out things from his pocket in the play ‘A
Sunny Morning’. Which are they?

 Don Gonzalo takes out a handkerchief and a snuff-box from his pocket.

7. What did the narrator love in his beloved in the poem ‘When You Are Old’?

 The narrator loved her moments of glad grace and the love that was pure and true.

8. Mention any two things in nature which make this earth heaven.

 The flowers and the trees are two things in nature that make this earth heaven.

9. Mention any two images to which Romeo compares Juliet in the poem ‘Romeo and Juliet’.

 “A rich jewel in an Ethiope's ear” and “So shows a snowy dove trooping with crows”.

10. Why parents should try to become like children according to the poem ‘On Children’?

 According to the poem, parents should become like children because children are free,
pure, and innocent and can teach parents to be more open and loving.

11. Which are the two most popular courses at Vandana Shiva’s Earth University?

 The two most popular courses are the study of biodiversity and sustainable agriculture.

12. ‘If books disappear, surely history would disappear.’ Evaluate this statement of Jorge
Luis Borges.

 This statement implies that books are the bearers of history and culture, and without
them, the continuity of human knowledge and history would be lost. Borges emphasizes the
importance of books as they preserve ideas, traditions, and the lessons of the past.

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Questions related to similar themes (for further practice):

1. In the poem ‘Romeo and Juliet’, how does Romeo describe Juliet's beauty?

2. What does the poet express about the concept of love in ‘When You Are Old’?

3. How does the foot in ‘To the Foot from Its Child’ view its role in the world?

4. How does Roof’s situation change in ‘The Voter’ when he gets money from Marcus Ibe?

5. What is the significance of the ‘Rights of Nature’ movement in the context of

6. What is the relationship between Dona Laura and Don Gonzalo in ‘A Sunny Morning’?

7. What does the poet express about time in ‘When You Are Old’?

8. Why does the poet in ‘On Children’ argue that children should not belong to their parents?

9. How does Romeo describe Juliet in relation to other women in ‘Romeo and Juliet’?

10. What are the key principles of the Earth University in Vandana Shiva’s

perspective? Questions with Repeated Parts:

1. Mention any two expressions that Juliet uses to glorify Romeo’s charm in ‘Romeo
and Juliet’:
Juliet refers to Romeo as the "snowy dove" and the "fairest" among men.

2. In ‘When You Are Old’, how does the poet want his beloved to read the book of poems?
The poet wants his beloved to read the book of poems "slowly" and "with a sigh".

3. Name the two wishes of the child’s foot in the poem ‘To the Foot from its Child’:
The foot wishes to be "free" and "unburdened".

4. Name any two benefits that Roof avails from Marcus Ibe in the short story ‘The Voter’:
Roof gets a five-pound note and the promise that he will not be punished for his vote.

5. Name the two countries that recognised and declared the ‘Rights of Nature’ according
to Vandana Shiva:
Ecuador and Bolivia.

6. When Don Gonzalo prepares to read, he takes out things from his pocket in the play
‘A Sunny Morning’. Which are they?
Don Gonzalo takes out a snuff box and a pair of spectacles.

7. What did the narrator love in his beloved in the poem ‘When You Are Old’?
The narrator loved the "moments of glad grace" and the "sorrowful eyes" of his beloved.

8. Mention any two things in nature which make this earth heaven.
The poet mentions flowers and the sun as things that make the earth heaven.

Additional Questions:

1. Mention any two images to which Romeo compares Juliet in the poem ‘Romeo and Juliet’.
Romeo compares Juliet to a sun and a bright angel.

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2. Why should parents try to become like children according to the poem ‘On Children’?
Parents should try to become like children because children are free from the burdens and
concerns that come with age and provide a fresh perspective on life.

3. Which are the two most popular courses at Vandana Shiva’s Earth University?
The two most popular courses are “Ecology” and “Sustainable Agriculture”.

4. ‘If books disappear, surely history would disappear.’ Evaluate this statement of Jorge
Luis Borges.
Jorge Luis Borges believes that books are a crucial part of preserving history. If books were
to disappear, it would be impossible to record or remember past events, thus leading to the
loss of history itself.

14. Mention any two expressions that Juliet uses to glorify Romeo’s charm in ‘Romeo and Juliet’:

 "A snowy dove trooping with crows"

 "Like a rich jewel in an Ethiope's ear"

15. In ‘When You Are Old’, how does the poet want his beloved to read the book of poems?

 The poet wants his beloved to read the book with a "slow fire" in her eyes, reflecting on
her past and how he loved her.

16. Name the two wishes of the child’s foot in the poem ‘To the Foot from its Child’:

 To be free from the ground.

 To be up in the air.

17. Name any two benefits that Roof avails from Marcus Ibe in the short story ‘The Voter’:

 Roof receives a bribe of a five-pound note.

 Roof gets a chance to vote for Marcus Ibe, ensuring his favor.

18. Name the two countries that recognized and declared the ‘Rights of Nature’ according
to Vandana Shiva:

 Ecuador

 Bolivia

19. When Don Gonzalo prepares to read, he takes out things from his pocket in the play ‘A
Sunny Morning’. Which are they?

 A letter

 A snuff-box

20. What did the narrator love in his beloved in the poem ‘When You Are Old’?

 The narrator loved the moments of "glad grace" and the "sorrows of her changing face."

21. Mention any two things in nature which make this earth heaven:

 Trees

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 Flowers

22. Mention any two images to which Romeo compares Juliet in ‘Romeo and Juliet’:

 "A rich jewel in an Ethiope's ear"

 "A snowy dove trooping with crows"

23. Why parents should try to become like children according to the poem ‘On Children’?

 Parents should be like children to understand the free and pure spirit of their offspring
and to relate to their innocence and joy.

24. Which are the two most popular courses at Vandana Shiva’s Earth University?

 Ecological farming

 Sustainability

25. ‘If books disappear, surely history would disappear.’ Evaluate this statement of Jorge Luis Borges:

 Jorge Luis Borges implies that books are essential to preserving knowledge, history, and
culture. Without books, society would lose the ability to record, learn from, and pass on
its past.

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