Read the extract and complete the activities given below : (12 marks)After working for all these software companies for so many years, I wanted to return to my first love i.e. to read and write on various subjects concerning human life and existence.…

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After working for all these software companies for so many years, I wanted to return to my first love i.e. to read and write on various subjects concerning human life and existence. Therefore, I gave up two offers of around 3 crore rupees per annum to become a writer. This is how my second innings as a writer in Marathi began.

After this, I have written about 34 books in Marathi. Most of them have become bestsellers with tens of thousands of copies sold for each. However, it is not the sales or the money that is important to me as much as the fact that these books have brought about very good changes in the lives of thousands of readers. After reading my autobiography ‘Musafir’ and a book on Psychology ‘Manat,’ hundreds have come out of depression and more than a dozen have given up thoughts of committing suicide and decided to start all afresh. There are hundreds who tell me that they understood the theory of relativity or Big Bang after reading my book on science ‘Kimayagar.’ My book ‘Boardroom’ on Management has created at least 20 successful entrepreneurs. Then there are hundreds who tell me that they now can understand Economic Times or NDTV Profit after reading my book on economics ‘Arthat.’ Many have turned to Mathematics after reading my book on Mathematics ‘Ganiti.’ The same is true about my books on Indian Music (Nadvedh), English Literature (Zapoorza), Painting (Canvas), Western Films (Limelight) and Western Music (Symphony) or books such as ‘Genius’ series, ‘Rakta’ or ‘Vitamins’ or ‘Anartha.’ It is these reactions of thousands of readers and the feeling that I am touching the hearts of thousands, if not lakhs, of my readers, that keeps me going.

Why am I telling you my story? When I look back, there are a number of lessons and values that I cherish and keep learning about even today. Some of these are : Thirst for knowledge, Curiosity, Humility, Humanity, Rationality, Equality, Team work, Quest for excellence, Never say die, Thinking big...

A1. Read and rewrite the following sentences and state whether they are True or False : (2)
(a) The narrator chose a career in writing over his career in software companies.
(b) The narrator’s success is determined by the sale of his books.
(c) His autobiography has proved itself as a good remedy on depression.
(d) The passage ends on a positive note.

A2. Give reasons : (2)
(i) The writer could be commercially successful because ................
(ii) The writer is telling his story to the readers because ................

A3. Interpret the following statement from the extract : (2)
“It is these reactions of thousands of readers and the feeling that I am touching the hearts of thousands of my readers, that keeps me going...”

A4. Write a few sentences about your ‘dream career.’ (2)

A5. Do as directed : (2)

(i) I wanted to return to my first love. [‘my first love’ is underlined.] (Frame a ‘wh’ question to get the underlined part as the answer.)
(a) Where did I wanted to return?
(b) Where do I want to return?
(c) Where did I want to return?
(d) Why did I want to return?

(ii) My book ‘Boardroom’ on management has created at least 20 successful entrepreneurs. (Choose the correct passive voice form of the sentence from the options given below.)
(a) At least 20 successful entrepreneurs will be created by my book ‘Boardroom’ on management.
(b) At least 20 successful entrepreneurs have been created by my book ‘Boardroom’ on management.
(c) At least 20 successful entrepreneurs has been created by my book ‘Boardroom’ on management.
(d) At least 20 successful entrepreneurs are created by my book ‘Boardroom’ on management.

A6. Rewrite the given sentences with the appropriate word given in the bracket : (2)
(existence, management, entrepreneurs, rationally, symphony, autobiography)
(i) There is no human _____ on Mars.
(ii) _____ of emotions make a relation musical.
(iii) ‘My experiments With Truth’ is a famous _____.
(iv) Time _____ is very significant during examination.

Doubtly Asked 29 Oct 2026 Board exam · July 2024 hsc 12th Save WhatsApp Report

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Answer: A1 — (a) True, (b) False, (c) True, (d) True; A5 — (i) (c), (ii) (b); A6 — existence, Symphony, autobiography, management. Full answers to A1–A6 are given below.

A1.
(a) The narrator chose a career in writing over his career in software companies. — True
(b) The narrator’s success is determined by the sale of his books. — False (He says it is not the sales or the money but the good changes in his readers’ lives that matter to him.)
(c) His autobiography has proved itself as a good remedy on depression. — True (After reading ‘Musafir’ and ‘Manat’, hundreds came out of depression.)
(d) The passage ends on a positive note. — True (It ends with the values he cherishes, such as quest for excellence, never say die and thinking big.)

A2.
(i) The writer could be commercially successful because most of his 34 books in Marathi became bestsellers, with tens of thousands of copies of each being sold.
(ii) The writer is telling his story to the readers because he wants to share the lessons and values he cherishes and keeps learning even today, such as thirst for knowledge, curiosity, humility, team work and quest for excellence.

A3. The writer means that his real reward is not money or fame but the response of his readers. When readers tell him that his books helped them overcome depression, understand science or economics, or start a business, he feels he has touched their lives. This sense of making a positive difference in the lives of thousands of people motivates him to keep writing.

A4. My dream career is to become a doctor and serve people in rural areas. I have seen how villagers travel long distances for basic treatment. I want to study hard, become a skilled physician and open a clinic in my own village. Like the narrator, I believe that the satisfaction of helping others is more valuable than money.

A5. (i) (c) Where did I want to return? (The verb ‘wanted’ is in the simple past, so the question takes ‘did’ + the base form ‘want’; ‘where’ asks about the place/destination ‘my first love’.)
(ii) (b) At least 20 successful entrepreneurs have been created by my book ‘Boardroom’ on management. (Present perfect active ‘has created’ becomes ‘have been created’ in the passive; the plural subject ‘entrepreneurs’ takes ‘have’.)

A6.
(i) There is no human existence on Mars.
(ii) Symphony of emotions make a relation musical.
(iii) ‘My Experiments With Truth’ is a famous autobiography.
(iv) Time management is very significant during examination.

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