12th English Yuvakbharati
- In the story, the astrologer has great listening power. Listening helps in developing good relations with people. Yes, listening helps in developing good relations with people. When we listen, we indicate to the speaker that we care about him/her and are... 1
- Suggest some steps to eradicate superstitions and other ill practices from our society. To eradicate superstitions and other ill practices from our society the first and most important step is education. Schools and colleges mus... 1
- The astrologer wins/gets the sympathy/ criticism of the reader in the end. I think I sympathize with the astrologer. He did not try to intentionally kill Guru Nayak; it had happened in the heat of the moment. Of cou... 1
- ‘The darkness load that was inside the astrologer has disappeared’. Through this sentence The astrologer thought that he had killed a man after a quarrel. Hence he had run away from his village, changed his appearance and his pers... 1
- The astrologer had changed his appearance and his persona when he arrived in the city. Give specific reasons for this. The astrologer thought that he had killed a man after a quarrel. He was afraid that he would be arrested and jailed for this crime. Hence, t... 1
- Read the following sentences and choose the correct one: Question (a) The astrologer says that if Nayak does not leave his village again, he would – (1) return the money (2) face danger (3) go back... 1
- An astrologer’s appearance helps to create an impression on his clients. Complete the following: The turban on his head The sacred ash and vermilion on his forehead dark whiskers covering the face a sparkle in his eye accompanied by an a... 1
- The tactics used by the astrologer to earn his wages are: The Tactics -->analysis of human troubles -->perception of the woes of his customers --> suitable statements that flattered the customer -->... 1
- The astrologer never opened his mouth till the other had spoken for at least ten minutes. (a) He was good at reading people. (b) He obtained a lot of information about their lives from their talk. (c) He could analyse their charac... 1
- In the story we are told that the Town Hall Park was a remarkable place in many ways for an astrologer The exceptional qualities of the place were: A surging crowd A variety of trades and occupations, like medicine sellers, sellers of stolen h... 1
- Given below are some descriptions. Discuss them with your partner and find out one word for each of them. Answer (a):Astronomy Answer (b):Astrology Answer (c): Prophecy Answer(d):Psychology 1
- There are certain unreasonable beliefs among people living in our society. Certain common events are linked Events and superstitions linked with them: A cat crossing your path (something bad will happen) Walking under a ladder (something unfortunat... 1
- In a village/town/city it is quite a common sight to see an astrologer sitting by the roadside parrot, cards, etc. turban, beard, dhoti dried leaves with writing on them cloth with mystic signs to spread his cards bead necklace, coins,... 1
- The scene in a local market of a village/ town/city is very attractive. People with different occupations sell selling flowers, selling grocery selling earthen items selling garments and cloth selling snacks and variety of fast food selling foot ware... 1
- Discuss with your partner and complete the table: Your StrengthsWhy do you feel so?Your Dream career painting and drawingcan visualise, expresscommercial artist, cartoonist dancingGraceful m... 1
- R. K. Narayan (1906 to 2001) An Astroger’s Day Rasipuram Krishnaswami Iyer Narayanaswami is one of the best known novelists among Indian English writers. He is the author of fourteen nove... 1