ARTICLE WRITING

ARTICLE WRITING

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What is article writing?

Ans: Article writing is a creative writing.It is a kind of spot composition, where the writer must have arrangement of thought & ability to compose systematically. Article writing, in many a case similar to that of essay writing.

Still, both are different in features.

Sample Articles writing topics::

1) Use of Mobile Phone in Daily Life.

2) Terrorism or Menace of Terrorism

3) Global warming

4) Environment Pollution

4)The Menace of Corruption 

5) Games & Sports 

Answer:

1) Use of Mobile Phone in Daily Life 

Answer: A Mobile phone is an electronic device. It is basically used for communication purposes. Through it we send and receive messages. In today's life it is an integral part of everybody's daily routine.

         Today mobile phone is a  source of storage of data.In fact, it's a all in one handy  storage and also a multipurpose device for everyone.Its at the same time, a calculator, calendar, torch light, TV, Tape recorder, Audio player and what not.

           

        Now a days mobile phones are everywhere and with everyone. Wheatehr in office, market place, hospital, shopping mall, everywhere mobile phones are  carried by almost everyone. 

        Howwvwer with the advent of smart phones, mobile phones have now got new meaning. They are not only means of communication, but also source of information and entertainment.

    Mbile phones help us a lot in our daily life. With the internet enabled mobile phone, we can hire a cab, pay various bills, transfer money, click pictures and take videos etc. Overall, mobile phones are much helpful to save our time and money.

     It must be added that mobile phones are not free from demerits. The under age students should not use multi-media mobile phones. Moreover spending much time in mobile phones emit harmful radiations leading to various diseases.

2) Terrorism or the Menace of Terrorism:

   One of the various threats to the life and property in today's life is terrorism.The act of terrorism is committed by some politically exploited or trackless unemployed youths. The ultimate purpose of terrorism is destruction of human lives and property. 

     Terrorism may be classified into two; positive terrorism and negative terrorism. Sometimes positive terrorism is indulged by politically motivated unemployed youths. Such terrorism has certain objectives. On the other hand, negative terrorism is mainly meant for chaos and  disorder in the society.

    

   Before  our country attained independence, there was positive terrorism. For example, the Indian partiots took to extreme ways to root out the british empire from India. But at present, terrorism is social evil in the sence that it has multi-faceted aspects. In many cases, now terror acts are politically motovated in exchange of money. In fact, terror activities have variety of names and works as well from country to country.

   Overall, terrorism is a social menace.It has ruined coumtless families in our country. National and international laws have been implemented to root it out  but hardly succeeded. Hence, we hope that the entire world would get freedom from terrorism.

3) GLOBAL WARMING

    The rise in the temperature of the  earth's surface as a result of green house efffect is called global warming. It is a global crisis today. 

       As far as the causes of global warming are concerned the following points are to be considered:

A. Deforestation and industrial emission results to an increase of greenhouse gases.

B. The greenhouse gases absorbs atmospheric heat and it increases the intensity of the heat.

C.Increase in the radside vehile and emission of carbon monoxide adds fuel to the globlem of global warming.

     Impact of global warming is widespread. To be frank, the planet earth is burning today.Some major effects of global warming are as follows:

       Climate change: the entire climate across the globe has changed to a great extent today. Even prediction or weather updates in advance many a time fails. Flesh flood, landslide, storm or earthquake destroy lives and property n a great dal.

     Sea level rise: melting of ice sheets in Anterctika, mountain glacier melting, grenland ice sheet melting are common phenomena now a days.

     PREVENTION OF GLOBAL WARMING

 The problem of global warming can be controlled more or less with the help of following steps-

     A) Implementation of law: The govt. Of every country should make law and execute them strictly.

    Besides this, the common masses should take all necessary steps for reduction of thermal power, boost up plantation of trees, adopt reuse, recycle and reduce methos.

4) ENVIRONMENT POLLUTION

  Pollution means introduction of contaminants into the natural environment that cause adverse effect or change. However, environment menas our sorroundings.When different pollutants affect the environment than it is called environment pollution.

      However, environment pollution is a serious threat to pollution of today's world. This is growing worldwide problem. It is an oncontrollable menace or terror since human beings themselves are respomsible for degradation of environment. Man has spoilt the planet through their destructive activities. It is true that man made pollutants have already polutd the air that we breath, the soil that we use, the water that we drink or use.These three types of elements are full of pollution toda, which we call soil pollution, water pollution and ari pollution respectively. 

   However, air polluton is caused by various harmful gases or smoke emitted by industies, factories, vehicles etc.

   Similarly, water pollution is mainly caused by industrial wastes, insecticides and presticides applied to the soil and later go to the law areas in the form of water.

     Soil pollution is the result of acid rain, polluted water and verious fertilizers used in the fields for better production.

  Another form of pollution is noise or sound  pollution. It's the result of onroad vehicles, power generators, commercial mikes and religious chants for long time. This form of pollution harm people mentally and psychologically.

   Thus, we may sum up that pollution of any form has made our lives more difficult.

5) GAMES AND SPORTS;

 Games and sports is an integral part of student life. It is important for children and young people in every walks of life. It includes all outdoor and indoor games for both boys and girls.

In the past, particularly in Greece, games and sports was a necessary part of education. Even today, in developed countries games and sports is a compulsory part of school and college curriculum.

There are various types of games and sports. Apart from physical activities like athletics, football, cricket, hocky, volllyball, basketball, tennis, badminton many others are there. Gymnastics, long jump, high jump etc are important.

The importance of games and sports can never be underestimated. First of all, it is a kind of physical exercise. Also it gives us sound body as well as mind in the long  run. Students learn various life skills like facing challenges, management, mutual understanding, decision taking ability etc. It provides the students with sound sleep, positive attitude and knowledge of both victory and defeat. 

Thus games and sports help the young generation to a great extent.

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MEMOIRS OF CHOTA SAHIB

MEMOIRS OF CHOTA SAHIB

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MEMOIRS OF CHOTA SAHIB     By John Rowntree

About the author: 

  John Rowntree (1906-1975) was the last British senior conservator of forest of Assam. Aftera few days of Independence he left India and returned to England. He was a man of smooth observation who narrated his practical experience about both the banks of the river Brahmaputra.

Introduction to the lesson: 

In this lesson the author has given an account of Guwahati and its neighbouring areas on the eve of Independence.Here, Guwahati has been seen through the eyes of a British forest officer.He has mentioned every detail of the North bank and South Bank of the river.Also he narrated about his bunglow at Kulsi & Rajapara as well.He said about diverse animals and birds.

Textual Question Answer

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1. Briefly describe the scene observed by the author from the varanda of his bunglow on the bank of the Brahmaputra.

Answer- The author John Rowntree lived in a bunglow on the bank of the river Brahmaputra. He used to have a splendid view of the beautiful river and its shipping with the Himalaya.

        The author also had the view of a peacock island with the dome of a Hindu temple. It was visible through the trees. The author observed all these from the varanda of his bunglow.

2. What is the belief about the dividing channel between Peacock Island and the mainland of Guwahati that the author mentions.

Answer-    The belief of the author is that if the dividing channel between the peacock island and the main land of Guwahati ever dried up, it would mean the the end of british raj.

3.What does the author say about the importance of Guwahati ? Is the statement true in our time today also?

Answer-   The author says that Guwahati was the part of entry into Assam. Most of the travellers passed through on their way between calcutta and Shillong or to districts further up the valley. 

         

        Yes, the statement is true. At present Guwahati is called the gateway of Assam and North-East India as well.

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1. What character of the North-bank of the Brahmaputra does the author refer to ?

Answer- The author refers to the North bank of the river Brahmaputra with its unique features. Its own character is that it is vast, remote stretch of flat, ageless land between the sand rocks of the river Brahmaputra and the Himalayan foothills. The author further says that it was a strange place. He observed that the river dried up in the hot weather or suddenly disappeared underground there.

2. What information does the author give us about Manas wild Life sanctuary ?

Answer-   The author gives us information about the Manas Wildlife Sanctuary. He says that it is an area bordering the Himalayan state of Bhutan. There were a few rhinos in the sanctaury.

3. Describe the author's experience  of crossing a flooded river on horseback on the North baknk of the Brahmaputra .

Answer-   The author has narrated his experience of crossing a flooded river. Once he crossed the river on horseback with much  difficulty. He persuaded his mount to plunge into the river, then slipped over his croup and hung on to his tail as a rudder. When he pushed the tail to the right, the horse went to the left and vice versa. At last, somehow he crossed the river.

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1. Relate the author's experience of the road accident during the monsoon on the North- bank.

Answer-- The author had a horrible experience of driving a motor car along a one track road on embankment. It was during monsoon season and on the North bank of the river Brahmaputra.

          One day the author was touring with his family comprising of his wife, baby, ayah and some eqiupments as well. Besides, it had a single track road. Due to rainfall it become greasy. As a result one skid led to the other. The author lost his control over the car and it slithered over the edge into a paddy field about six feet below the road. At last he found his way back after much difficulty.

2. Relate the author's reminescence of the forest bunglow at Kulsi .

Answer--  The author says that the bunglow situated in Kulsi was his favourite place. Here, the bunglow was surrounded by the teak plantation. The trees were planted some sixty years before which looked almost mature then.

UNDERSTANDINT THE TEXT---

1. Give an accout of the author's experiences of the floods on the north bank of the Brahmaputra during the monsoon.

Answer--   There were many small rivers on the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra. These rivers, many a times caused problems during monsoon. Most of these rivers were overflooded during rainy seasons. People had to make bamboo bridges for their convenience.

     However, once the author had to cross such a flooded river with difficulty. He was on horseback. He pursuaded his mount to plunge into the water. The author slipped over his croup and hung on to his tail. He had to use the tail as rudder. When he pushed it to the right, it veered to the left and vice versa. At last he made a safe landing on the other side of the river.

2. Relate the author's observation on the use of mar boat as a mode of river transport in Assam.

Answer--   The author has given us detail of his observation about 'Marboat'. It was a means of communication during monsoon. Infact, in those days, it was the only means of transport in the river of Assam. The common people used this type of boat to cross the river very often. 

     However, journey on a marboat was, of course, tedius. The mar which was, indeed, a ferry, consisted of a plank plateform covering two open boats placed alongside one another. These were either paddled across the river or connected by a running cable to another stretched across the river. They were propelled from one side to the other by the forces of the river current.

3. Give the author's description of a Sal forest. 

Answer--  The sal forest that the author described was situated on the south bank of the river Brahmaputra. It was, indeed a country place of two hills and villages. The trees of this forest interspersed with villages and cultivation. The trees of the forest mostly of sal. It had more the character of English woodland. 

4. Describe the author's experience with bats in the Rajapara forest bunglow.

Answer---  According to the author Rajapara forest bunglow was the second bunglow. It was a pleasant place to work in. Still, the author's favorite place was Kulsi. 

   

      However, different types of bat were found on the roof of the forest bunglow. At Rajapara. their droppigs were a constant reminder of their presence. Moreover, the fusty smell of the bats was always with them. The fruitt eating bats had wings of five feet length. They lived in the tree outside the bunglow. They flew away at dusk in search of food. They were a strange group of ghostly shapes gliding through the air.

Q.1. Give a brief description of 'Peacock Island'.

Answer-- The author states that the peacock island was situated in the middle of the river Brahmaputra. When the author enjoyed the splendid view of the island from the varanda of his bunglow, he could see the dome of a hindu temple also. He  saw it through the trees.

       Although the island was called peacock island, it was, infact dominated by monkey. The island housed no peacock at all.

EXTRA/ INSIDE QUESTION ANSWERS.........

1.Who is the Chota Sahib in 'Memories of Chota Sahib"?

Answer-- The last British senior conservationist of the forest of Assam, John Rowntree is the chota sahib here.

2. Who made their first home on the bank of the river brahmaputra ?

Answer-- The british forest officer John Rowntree and his family.

3.What did the PWD do to the bunglow for Rowntree ?

Answer--- The PWD had given the walls of the bunglow a coat of fresh lime wash and had painted the wood work liberally with earthen oil.

4. Name the book from where this lesson has been taken ?

Answer--  The book is -'A Chota Sahib' or Memories of Forest of Ficar.

5. Where does the hindu temple located ?

Answer-- The hindu temple was located in the peak of island.

6. What is mar ?

Answer-- Mar was a ferry consisted of plank plateform covering two open boats place along side one another.

7. What feature did Rowntree mention about the North-bank ?

Answer-- The north-bank had its own features.It was a vast remote stretch of flat and ageless land. It was located between the sand banks of the Brahmaputra and the Himalayan foothills.

8. What is ficas-elastica ?

Answr-- Ficas elastica is a type of rubber. It belongs to the fig family of which several other specis are found in Assam.

9. What animal did the author discover in the peak of the island?

Answer--Monkey

10. When or in which season was the north bank delighted ?

Answer--During the cold season or weather.

11. What are Bheel referred to in the lesson ?

Answer-- Bheel refers to the ponds or wetlands with motionless waters.

12. What was almost close to the Rajapara banglow ?

Answer-- A large Bheel.

13.What was found in the bheels of Kamrup district ?

Answer-- Wild foul, peafoul etc.

14. What do you mean by epiphytes ?

Answer-- Epiphytes are the plant that grows on other host plants.

15. Why were the paddy fields divided into small enclosures ?

Answer-- To prevent the water from running away (from the field)

16.What  disturbed the writer at Rajapara bunglow ?

Answer-- Bats

17. What tree sorrounds the bunglow of kulsi ?

Answer-- Teak plants.

18. Who was the last british forest conservator ?

Answer-- John Rowntree.

19. Name of fish mentioned in the lesson.

Answer-- Mahsheer

20.Who took land lease for commercial simul plantation?

Answer-- An english couple.

21.What is 'Cheetal' in the lesson ?

Answer-- The word cheetal refers to spotted deer (found in the forest of Assam)

22.Where does Ficaus Elastica belong to ?

Answer-- Fig family.

23. Which wood was preferred  for furniture in the market?

Answer-- the wood from Burma.

24. What happens to the host tree ?

Answer--The host tree is completely taken by the epiphytes and it is even killed.

25. Which Indian tree is mentioned in the last paragraph of the lesson?

Answer-- Bunian tree.

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