পাঠভিত্তিক প্ৰশ্নোত্তৰ আৰু কাৰ্যাৱলী (Textbook Activities & Solutions)

Activity 1: Answer the following questions (প্ৰশ্নসমূহৰ উত্তৰ দিয়া)

** (a) What is a quiz?**
Answer: A quiz is a form of game or competition in which someone tests knowledge by asking questions. It is an engaging test of knowledge between individuals or teams as a form of entertainment and education.
(কুইজ হৈছে এক প্ৰকাৰৰ খেল বা প্ৰতিযোগিতা য’ত প্ৰশ্ন সোধাৰ জৰিয়তে জ্ঞানৰ পৰীক্ষা লোৱা হয়। ই ব্যক্তি বা দলৰ মাজত মনোৰঞ্জন আৰু জ্ঞান আহৰণৰ এক অন্যতম মাধ্যম।) 

** (b) How many school teams participated in the quiz programme for the selection phase?**
Answer: Five school teams, representing the five different zones of Assam with two members in each team, participated in the selection phase.
(অসমৰ পাঁচটা ভিন্ন মণ্ডলৰ পৰা প্ৰতিটো দলত দুজনকৈ সদস্য থকা মুঠ পাঁচটা বিদ্যালয়ৰ দলে এই বাছনি পৰ্যায়ত অংশগ্ৰহণ কৰিছিল।)

** (c) Who was the Quizmaster?**
Answer: Mr. P. K. Baruah, a renowned quizmaster of Assam, was the Quizmaster of the competition.
(অসমৰ প্ৰখ্যাত কুইজ পৰিচালক শ্ৰীযুত পি. কে. বৰুৱা এই প্ৰতিযোগিতাখনৰ কুইজ মাষ্টাৰ আছিল।)

** (d) What were the rules of the quiz as announced by the scorer Aparna?**
Answer: The rules of the quiz were:

1. There would be five rounds in total.

2. Each team would get at least one direct question in each round.

3. Ten (10) marks would be awarded for every correct direct answer.

4. Five (5) marks would be awarded for a passed-over question.

5. There would be no negative marking for incorrect answers.

6. Each team would get ten (10) seconds to answer a question.

7. The team scoring the highest marks would represent Assam in the National School Quiz Competition in New Delhi.
   (কুইজৰ নিয়মসমূহ আছিল: মুঠ ৫টা ৰাউণ্ড থাকিব; প্ৰতিটো দলে পোনপটীয়া প্ৰশ্নৰ শুদ্ধ উত্তৰৰ বাবে ১০ নম্বৰ আৰু পাছ হোৱা প্ৰশ্নৰ বাবে ৫ নম্বৰ পাব; কোনো ঋণাত্মক নম্বৰ নাথাকিব; উত্তৰ দিবলৈ ১০ ছেকেণ্ড সময় পাব আৰু সৰ্বাধিক নম্বৰ পোৱা বিজয়ী দলে নতুন দিল্লীত ৰাষ্ট্ৰীয় পৰ্যায়ত অসমক প্ৰতিনিধিত্ব কৰিব।)

** (e) Which team was the winner of the State Level School Quiz Competition?**
Answer: Team D from R.K.M. School, Cachar (representing the South Zone), won the competition by scoring the highest points (50 points).
(দক্ষিণ মণ্ডলৰ কাছাৰৰ আৰ.কে.এম. বিদ্যালয়ক প্ৰতিনিধিত্ব কৰা দল ‘ডি’য়ে সৰ্বাধিক ৫০ নম্বৰ লাভ কৰি প্ৰতিযোগিতাত বিজয়ী হৈছিল।)

Activity 2: Complete the following sentences (বাক্যসমূহ সম্পূৰ্ণ কৰা)

1. The ancient name of Assam was Kamrup. It was also known as Pragjyotishpur.

2. Su-ka-pha established the Ahom kingdom in Assam in the year 1228 AD.

3. Myanmar does not share its border with Assam.

4. The colours of our tricolour National flag are saffron, white, and green.

5. White stands for peace and truth.

6. Mahatma Gandhi was born in Porbandar in the state of Gujarat.

7. Amritsar in Punjab is famous for the Golden Temple of the Sikhs.

8. The ancient name of Patna, the capital of Bihar, was Pataliputra.

9. The largest population of Indian rhinos can be seen in Kaziranga National Park.

10. The Qutub Minar, the world’s tallest free-standing stone tower, was built in 1193 by Qutubuddin Aibak.

Activity 3: Test your memory — Matching Columns (স্তম্ভ মিলোৱা)

• One name by which our country India is known is Hindustan.
  → ‘Bharat’ or ‘Bharatvarsha’ is another name for it.

• The colour of the first band of our flag is saffron.
  → It signifies courage and sacrifice.

• The blue wheel in the centre of our flag is called the Ashok Chakra or the Dharma Chakra.
  → It signifies that there is life in movement and death in stagnation.

• Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal.
  → It was in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.

• Dandi in Gujarat is famous for a historical event.
  → Gandhiji’s Salt March started here in 1930.

Activity 4: Listening Comprehension (True / False)

• (a) The announcement is about the incessant rains in Assam. → False (F)

• (b) The announcement is about postponing the quiz programme. → True (T)

• (c) The quiz programme has been postponed indefinitely. → False (F)

• (d) The quiz programme has been rescheduled for next Monday. → True (T)

• (e) The next date of the quiz has been notified in the announcement. → True (T)

• (f) The participants of other districts are requested to go back. → False (F)

• (g) The new date for the quiz will be notified shortly. → False (F)

• (h) Students of the venue school are asked to go to their classes. → True (T)

Activity 5: Notice Writing & Competition Rules (জাননী আৰু নিয়মাবলী)

(a) Notice for Zonal Level Quiz Competition:

ABC HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL
LITERARY AND CULTURAL FORUM
NOTICE

Date: Date
Subject: Zonal Level School Quiz Competition on Gandhi Jayanti

This is to inform all students from Classes VIII to XII that our school’s Literary and Cultural Forum is organizing a Zonal Level Inter-School Quiz Competition on the auspicious occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.

• Date: 2nd October 2026 (Monday)

• Time: 10:00 AM

• Venue: Place (School Auditorium)

• Topic: Life of Mahatma Gandhi & Freedom Movement of India

• Team Composition: Two members per team

Interested teams are requested to register their names with the undersigned on or before 28th September 2026. Attractive prizes, trophies, and certificates will be awarded to the winning and participating teams.

(Sd/-)
Person
Secretary
Literary & Cultural Forum
ABC Higher Secondary School

(b) Rules for the Quiz Competition:

1. Each team must consist of strictly two members.

2. The quiz will comprise four rounds: General Round, Visual Round, Buzzer Round, and Rapid Fire Round.

3. For each direct question, 10 points will be awarded with a time limit of 15 seconds.

4. Passed questions will carry 5 points with a time limit of 5 seconds.

5. In the Rapid Fire round, each incorrect answer will carry a negative penalty of 2 points.

6. The decision of the Quizmaster will be final and binding on all participating teams.

Activity 6: Grammar — Framing ‘Wh’ Questions (‘Wh’ প্ৰশ্ন গঠন)

1. Answer: We are from C.R. School, Tinsukia.
   → Question: Which school are you from?

2. Answer: You will get ten marks for a direct question.
   → Question: How many marks will we get for a direct question?

3. Answer: Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife.
   → Question: Why did Shah Jahan build the Taj Mahal?

4. Answer: Guru Ram Das built the Golden Temple.
   → Question: Who built the Golden Temple?

5. Answer: The historic Salt March started in Dandi in Gujarat.
   → Question: Where did the historic Salt March start?

6. Answer: Kaziranga is famous for the one-horned rhino.
   → Question: What is Kaziranga famous for?

7. Answer: The winner of today’s quiz is Team D.
   → Question: Which team is the winner of today’s quiz?

Activity 7: Grammar — Framing Yes/No Questions (Yes/No প্ৰশ্ন গঠন)

1. Answer: Yes, we are representing the East Zone.
   → Question: Are you representing the East Zone?

2. Answer: Yes, Tezpur Academy is in Sonitpur.
   → Question: Is Tezpur Academy in Sonitpur?

3. Answer: Yes, the winning team will represent Assam in the National School Quiz Competition.
   → Question: Will the winning team represent Assam in the National School Quiz Competition?

4. Answer: No, the ancient name of Assam was not Kamatapur.
   → Question: Was the ancient name of Assam Kamatapur?

5. Answer: Yes, saffron signifies courage and sacrifice.
   → Question: Does saffron signify courage and sacrifice?

6. Answer: Yes, Porbandar is located in Gujarat.
   → Question: Is Porbandar located in Gujarat?

Activity 8: School Captain’s Announcement (শৃঙ্খলা ৰক্ষাৰ বাবে ঘোষণা)

“Good morning, respected teachers and dear fellow students! As we are all set to begin our prestigious State Level School Quiz Competition, I kindly request all of you in the audience to maintain strict discipline and decorum throughout the programme. Please keep your mobile phones on silent mode. Do not prompt or shout out answers from the audience gallery, as doing so may lead to disqualification of the question. Let us encourage all our contestants with polite and enthusiastic applause after every correct answer. Thank you, and wish you all an enjoyable quiz!”

Activity 11: Empathy & Inclusion for Children with Special Needs

The picture portrays a boy with physical challenges (using crutches) painting a breathtaking piece of art on an easel while his classmates watch and appreciate his extraordinary talent.

Key Takeaways:

1. Disability does not limit creativity, intellect, or potential.

2. Every child possesses unique talents that flourish with empathy, encouragement, and equal opportunities.

3. True education teaches us inclusion, respect, and mutual support, helping individuals achieve great heights irrespective of physical limitations.