Read the following passage and do the given activities : (10 marks)A1. Rewrite the given statements by choosing the correct alternative : (2)(1) Spirituality can lift one out of any kind of ........................ . (i) simplicity and divinity. (ii)…

Q.2 (A) Read the following passage and do the given activities : (10 marks)

A1. Rewrite the given statements by choosing the correct alternative : (2)

(1) Spirituality can lift one out of any kind of ........................ . (i) simplicity and divinity. (ii) confusion, misery or failure. (iii) inquisitiveness and humility.

(2) All three friends discussed on ................................. . (i) discoveries and inventions. (ii) community’s problems and solutions. (iii) science and spirituality.

(3) Dr. Kalam’s own life was nourished by ............................ . (i) comfort (ii) superstitions (iii) multiple faiths.

(4) Pakshi Lakshmana Shastrigal was the head priest of ....................... . (i) Rameswara temple (ii) Mosque (iii) Church.

Dr. Kalam was a great scientist–this is indisputable. But he was also convinced that fact and faith can, together, create a better planet. He once told me, ‘Science and faith must coexist for the human good. Science provides focus–focus helps us solve questions, discover the truth and conceive inventions. Faith provides perspective–perspective helps us see how our creations and discoveries go on to impact a combination vital for the success of societies. Science accelerates progress and faith curbs it within reasonable limitations. If the two function true to their roles, they will work together for the betterment of humanity.

Dr. Kalam’s own life was nourished by multiple faiths.

His father, a boatman, also served as an imam at their local mosque, and his two best friends were from two different religions–one was a Hindu and the other was a Christian. Pakshi Lakshmana Shastrigal was the head priest of the famous Rameswara temple and a Vedic scholar, and the Reverend Father Bodal had built the first church on Rameswara Island. Dr. Kalam recalled how ‘All three of them, in the unique attire of their religion, used to sit and discuss the community’s problems and find solutions. Throughout the nation and the world, the need to have a frank dialogue among cultures, religions and civilizations is felt now more than ever’.

When asked where he got his humility from Dr. Kalam would always attribute it to his father. In him, he saw how simplicity and divinity could go together. Even though his father was a boatman and Dr. Kalam went on to become the President of India, they shared the same values in life. Both believed that if one leads a spiritual life then that spirituality can lift them out of any kind of confusion misery or failure.

A2. Write the differences between Science and Faith and complete the table : (2) [Table with two columns, ‘Science’ and ‘Faith’; row (i) “Provides ............”, row (ii) “Helps ............” in each column.]

A3. (2) (1) Find from the passage noun forms of : (i) combine – .................... (ii) invent – ................... (2) Write from the passage the antonyms of : (i) same × ................. (ii) success × .................

A4. Do as directed : (2) (1) Rewrite the sentence using ‘not only .......... but also’. Dr. Kalam’s father was a boatman as well as an Imam. (2) State whether the underlined verbs are transitive or intransitive. Dr. Kalam went on to become the President of India. [Underlined word: went]

A5. Do you believe that ‘Science and Spirituality’ go hand in hand ? Justify your answer. (2)