Solution of Chapter 7. The Adventure (NCERT - English Hornbill Book)

Tick the statements that are true.

1. The story is an account of real events.

2. The story hinges on a particular historical event.

3. Rajendra Deshpande was a historian.

4. The places mentioned in the story are all imaginary.

5. The story tries to relate history to science.

Briefly explain the following statements from the text.

“You neither travelled to the past nor the future. You were inthe present experiencing a different world.”

Briefly explain the following statements from the text.

“You have passed through a fantastic experience: or more correctly, a catastrophic experience.”

Briefly explain the following statements from the text.

Gangadharpant could not help comparing the country he knew with what he was witnessing around him.

Briefly explain the following statements from the text.

“The lack of determinism in quantum theory!”

Briefly explain the following statements from the text.

“You need some interaction to cause a transition.”

Discuss the following statements in groups of two pairs, each pair in a group taking opposite points of view.

A single event may change the course of the history of a nation.

Discuss the following statements in groups of two pairs, each pair in a group taking opposite points of view.

Reality is what is directly experienced through the senses.

Discuss the following statements in groups of two pairs, each pair in a group taking opposite points of view.

The methods of inquiry of history, science, and philosophy are similar.

(i) The story is called ‘The Adventure’. Compare it with the adventure described in ‘We’re Not Afraid to Die...’

(ii) Why do you think Professor Gaitonde decided never to preside over meetings again?

In which language do you think Gangadharpant and Khan Sahib talked to each other? Which language did Gangadharpant use to talk to the English receptionist?

In which language do you think Bhausahebanchi Bakhar was written?

There is mention of three communities in the story: the Marathas, the Mughals, the Anglo-Indians. Which language do you think they used within their communities and while speaking to the other groups?

Do you think that the ruled always adopt the language of the ruler?

Tick the item that is closest in meaning to the following phrases.

to take issue with

(i) to accept

(ii) to discuss

(iii) to disagree

(iv) to add

Tick the item that is closest in meaning to the following phrases.

to give vent to

(i) to express

(ii) to emphasize

(iii) suppress

(iv) dismiss

Tick the item that is closest in meaning to the following phrases.

to stand on one’s feet

(i) to be physically strong

(ii) to be independent

(iii) to stand erect

(iv) to be successful

Tick the item that is closest in meaning to the following phrases.

to be wound up

(i) to become active

(ii) to stop operating

(iii) to be transformed

(iv) to be destroyed

Tick the item that is closest in meaning to the following phrases.

to meet one’s match

(i) to meet a partner who has similar tastes

(ii) to meet an opponent

(iii) to meet someone who is equally able to oneself

(iv) to meet defeat

Distinguish between the following pairs of sentences.

(i) He was visibly moved.

(ii) He was visually impaired.

Distinguish between the following pairs of sentences.

(i) Green and black stripes were used alternately.

(ii) Green stripes could be used or alternatively black ones.

Distinguish between the following pairs of sentences.

(i) The team played the two matches successfully.

(ii) The team played two matches successively.

Distinguish between the following pairs of sentences.

(i) The librarian spoke respectfully to the learned scholar.

(ii) You will find the historian and the scientist in the archaeology and natural science sections of the museum respectively.

Look up the Internet or an encyclopedia for information on the following theories.

(i) Quantum theory-

(ii) Theory of relativity –

(iii) Big Bang Theory –

(iv) Theory of evolution -