CBSE ODIA PAPER

  How the camel got his hump - Rudyard Kipling ORIGINAL TEXT: - IN the beginning, when the world was new and the Animals were just beginning to work for Man, there was a Camel, and he lived in the middle of a Howling Desert because he did not want to work. He ate sticks and thorns and prickles, and when anybody spoke to him he said “Humph!” Just “Humph!” and no more. Howling desert- a desert environment with hunting sound Thorns- thorny bushes Prickles- short pointed outgrowth bark Humph- an interjection that expresses negative attitude EXPLANATION: - It was the time when animals were beginning to work for humans. On the other hand, the camel chooses not to work. He lives in the middle of a desert and sustains himself on sticks, thorns and prickles. He was unwilling to cooperate to humans. His response of “humph” shows uncooperative attitude. It was a lazy animal and lived in the harsh environment of the desert. ORIGINAL TEXT: - Presently the Horse came to h...

  The Lost Child -Mulk Raj Anand THEME OF THE STORY: The story revolves around the parental love and innocence of childhood. It explains about the familial bonds. ORIGINAL TEXT: - IT was the festival of spring. From the wintry shades of narrow lanes and alleys emerged a gaily clad humanity. Some walked, some rode on horses, others sat, being carried in bamboo and bullock carts. One little boy ran between his father’s legs, brimming over with life and laughter. Wintery shade- chilling state Lanes and alleys- narrow roads often found in rural areas Emerged – came out Gaily- in a cheerful way Clad- dressed Brimming over- full of something EXPLANATION: - The story begins with the arrival of spring, a season of celebration and joy. People are no more experiencing chilly weather. Hence, with colorful dresses they are coming out of their houses to enjoy the early spring.   In fact, they are going to a fair through different modes. Some are walking, some ar...