Activity

“Rahiman paani raakhiye


Bin Paani sab soon,


Paani gaye na ubere


Moti, Manus choon”


(says Rahim, keep water, as without water there is nothing. Without water, pearl, swan and dough cannot exist)


These lines were written by the poet Abdur Rahim Khankhana, one of the nine gems of Akbar’s court. What kind of resources is the poet referring to? Write in 100 words what would happen if this resources disappeared.

The poet refers to the precious resource of water. Water is one of the key elements holding planet earth together and supporting numerous lives on this plant. Water is important to all sorts of life. Water is important for the growth of plants, for cooking food, for all sorts of agricultural, industrial and household practices. If this resource disappears, all the activities would come to a halt. The earth will turn to desert. We would not have food to eat as plants will not be able to grow. Living creatures will not be able to survive and the earth will soon perish.


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