Ganges
Jyotirindra
moonlight
The river and its banks have undergone significant changes over time. The surrounding greenery and natural landscape that once adorned the banks have been replaced by mills and industrial structures. The peaceful environment has been transformed by the noise and smoke produced by these mills, which now dominate the area where nature once flourished. These changes represent the impact of industrialization on the natural beauty and tranquility of the riverside region.
A flight of stone-flagged steps led to a long broad verandah. The rooms were not regularly arranged. All the rooms were not on the same level. Some rooms had to be reached by short flights of stairs. The big sitting room faced the landing steps.
The author spends his afternoons in two different ways depending on the weather. On rainy afternoons, he engages himself in singing old Vaishnava songs to his own musical tunes while playing the harmonium. This allows him to enjoy classical music and devotional songs in the comfort of his home. On other afternoons, he goes boating on the river with his brother, who plays the violin. Together they immerse themselves in music and enjoy the beauty of nature from the water. When the sun begins to set, they return home, bringing an end to their musical and recreational afternoon activities on the river.
When the author rows back in the evening, the river presents a beautiful and serene scene. On the western side of the river, the sun's rays decline as it sets, creating a warm glow. On the eastern side, the moon rises gradually over the fringe of trees, casting its gentle light on the landscape. A silver streak is formed where the land and water meet, creating a shimmering effect on the water's surface. Boats are hardly seen on the river at this time, making the scene peaceful and quiet. The trees bordering the river banks appear like dark shadows against the twilight sky, while the moonlight glows softly over the smooth flowing stream, creating an enchanting and tranquil atmosphere.
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- A. it is conservative in the choice of subjects.
- B. its members believe in conservative ideology
- C. its members are old fashioned
- D. it awards prizes only to those people who adopt a conservative approach.
a) it is conservative in the choice of subjects
- A. they were different from other branches of physics.
- B. they were concerned with the theory and did not suggest its application.
- C. the Committee felt that the discovery and invention in the field did not contribute to the benefit of mankind.
- D. they proved to be merchants of death and hence dangerous to mankind.
c) the Committee felt that the discovery and invention in the field did not contribute to the benefit of mankind.
- A. a diplomat who negotiated a peace settlement
- B. a doctor who discovered a vaccine
- C. a composer who composed a symphony
- D. an author who wrote a novel
c) a composer who composed a symphony
- A. was Europe’s richest vagabond
- B. were a chemist, engineer, and an aspiring poet
- C. felt guilty for having invented highly destructive things
- D. felt guilty for having earned so much money
c) felt guilty for having invented highly destructive things
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The word 'so' is a coordinating conjunction used in this sentence. It connects two independent clauses and shows a cause-and-effect relationship between them. The first clause 'If you say so' presents a condition, and the second clause 'I will believe it' shows the result or consequence of that condition. The conjunction 'so' indicates that the speaker's belief is dependent on or follows from what the other person says.
The word 'but' is a coordinating conjunction that connects two contrasting ideas in this sentence. It shows a contrast between Shekar's positive quality of being intelligent and his negative quality of being careless. The conjunction 'but' indicates that despite Shekar's intelligence, he has the opposing characteristic of carelessness, which makes his overall performance or behavior less effective than it could be.
The word 'so' is a coordinating conjunction used to show a cause-and-effect relationship between two independent clauses. In this sentence, the first clause 'The bus was overcrowded' presents the cause or reason, and the second clause 'Arun avoided travelling in it' shows the result or consequence. The conjunction 'so' clearly indicates that Arun's decision to avoid the bus was a direct result of the bus being overcrowded.
The word 'Though' is a subordinating conjunction used at the beginning of this sentence. It introduces a subordinate clause that expresses a contrast or concession. 'Though Vinay is ill' presents an unexpected or contrasting situation, while the main clause 'he doesn't skip the class' shows what actually happens despite that situation. The conjunction 'Though' indicates that Vinay's attendance at class is surprising or noteworthy because it occurs despite his illness.
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