Maharashtra Board Class 10 English Chapter 1.3 On Wings of Courage Solutions

🎯 Exam Tip: When presented with a flow chart question, accurately trace the sequence of events or promotions as described in the source text. Attention to detail and chronological order are key to scoring well.

Question 2. With the help of facts given in the text prepare a Fact file of Air Marshal Arjan Singh.
(a) Date of Birth
(b) Place of Birth
(c) Education
(d) First Assignments
(e) Important posts held
(a) In Air Force
(b) After retirement
(f) Awards
(g) Most outstanding contribution in IAF
(h) Retirement
Answer:
(a) Date of birth: April 15, 1919
(b) Place of birth: Lyalpur
(c) Education: at Montgomery; Empire Pilot Training Course at RAF (Cranwell)
(d) First Assignment: to fly Westland Wapiti biplanes in the North-Western Frontier Province as a member of the No. 1 RIAF Squadron
(e) Important posts held:
(1) In Air Force: Member of No. 1. RIAF, Flying Officer, Squadron Leader, Wing Commander, Group Captain, Air Commodore, Air Officer Commanding, Air Vice Marshal, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Deputy Chief of Air Staff, Vice Chief of Air Staff, Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal.
(2) After retirement: Ambassador to Switzerland Lieutenant Governor of Delhi
(f) Awards: Distinguished Flying Cross (1944); Padma Vibhushan
(g) Most outstanding contribution in IAF: Transforming the IAF into one of the most potent air forces globally and the fourth biggest in the world.
(h) Retirement: in August 1969.
In simple words: This question requires compiling a concise fact file about Air Marshal Arjan Singh, covering key biographical details, career milestones within the Air Force, and achievements, all extracted directly from the provided text.

🎯 Exam Tip: Fact file questions test your ability to extract specific information efficiently and organize it logically. Read the text carefully to ensure all requested details are included and accurate.

Question 3. Fill in the web.

🎯 Exam Tip: When asked to identify qualities, look for adjectives and descriptive phrases in the text that highlight a person's character, skills, or achievements. Ensure your points directly relate to the individual being described.

Question 4. Say what actions preceded the following promotions of Arjan Singh in his career in the IAF.
(a) Selected for Empire Pilot training course at RAF
(b) Promoted to Squadron Leader
(c) Leader of a flypast of over 100 aircraft at Red Fort, Delhi
(d) Awarded Padma Vibhushan
(e) First Air Chief Marshal of Indian Air Force
Answer:
(a) The authorities selected Singh for the Empire Pilot training course.
(b) He flew against the tribal forces and moved back to No. 1 Squadron as a Flying Officer to fly the Hawker Hurricane.
(c) On 15th August 1947, Arjan Singh achieved the unique honour of leading a fly-past of over a hundred IAF aircraft over the Red Fort in Delhi.
(d) He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan for his astute leadership of the Air Force and for inspiring the IAF to victory in the 1965 Indo-Pak war.
(e) He was a source of inspiration to all the personnel of the Armed Forces through the years.
In simple words: This question requires students to identify the specific events or accomplishments that led to each listed promotion or recognition for Arjan Singh in his Indian Air Force career.

🎯 Exam Tip: For sequence-based questions, carefully read the text for chronological markers and cause-and-effect relationships. Understanding the prerequisite actions for each achievement is vital.

Question 5. Replace the underlined words/phrases with the appropriate ones, to retain the proper meaning.
(be the epitome of, gear up, a brief stint, play a major role, in recognition of, take over reins)
(a) He contributed notably in bringing up the school.
(b) Our school cricket team got ready for the final match against P. Q. R. High School.
(c) After a short period of working as a lecturer, Ravi took up an important post in a multi-national company.
(d) Our class monitor is a perfect symbol of duty and discipline.
(e) Accepting the great value of his research; they awarded him with a Ph.D. (degree)
(f) After the murder of King Duncan, Macbeth took over the control of Scotland.
Answer:
(a) He played a major role in bringing up the school.
(b) Our school cricket team geared up for the final match against P.Q.R.High School.
(c) After a brief stint as a lecturer, Ravi took up an important post in a multinational company.
(d) Our class monitor is the epitome of duty and discipline.
(e) In recognition of his research, they awarded him with a Ph.D. (degree)
(f) After the murder of King Duncan, Macbeth took over the reins of Scotland.
In simple words: This task involves replacing specific words or phrases in sentences with synonyms or equivalent expressions from a given list, ensuring the original meaning of the sentence remains unchanged.

🎯 Exam Tip: This question assesses your vocabulary and understanding of nuances in word meanings. Practice with idioms and phrasal verbs to broaden your options for substitution.

Question 6. Build the word wall with the words related to 'Military'.

🎯 Exam Tip: Building a strong thematic vocabulary enhances writing and comprehension skills. For such questions, brainstorm widely associated terms and categorize them if necessary.

Question 7. (A) State the different meanings of the following pairs of Homophones and make sentences of your own with each of them.
Word Meaning Sentence
(a) led
lead
(b) role
roll
(c) air
heir
(d) feat
feet
(e) reign
rein
rain
Answer:

(B) The following Homographs have the same spelling and pronunciation but can have different meanings. Make sentences of your own to show the difference.
(a) firm
(b) train
(c) type
(d) post
(e) current
Answer:
(a) firm: (i) My neighbour recently Joined an electronics firm as Sales Executive.
(ii) Many people feel that they must be firm with their children when they are growing.

(b) train: (i) The train left from platform 2 at seven p.m. sharp.
(ii) You must always train your pets to obey you.

(c) type: (i) The man asked his secretary to type the letter immediately.
(ii) Cows eat only a particular type of grass.

(d) post: (i) My aunt quit her job because she felt that the post was not suitable for her.
(ii) The little boy ran to the post office to post the letter to Santa Claus.

(e) current: (i) The minister was disturbed when he read about the current situation of unrest In the country.
(ii) It is a difficult task to row against the current in a river.
In simple words: Part A asks students to define and use homophones (words that sound alike but differ in spelling and meaning) in sentences. Part B challenges students to differentiate between the various meanings of homographs (words spelled and pronounced the same but with different meanings) by using them in distinct sentences.

🎯 Exam Tip: For both homophones and homographs, understanding the context is paramount. Always double-check spellings for homophones and ensure the sentence clearly reflects the intended meaning of a homograph.

Question 8. Glance through the text and prepare notes from the information that you get. Take only relevant points. Don't use sentences. Arrange the points in the same order. You may use symbols or short forms. Present the points sequentially. Use highlighting techniques.
Air Force Marshal Arjart Singh-Icon of India's Military History
Answer:
1. Date of Birth: 15 April, 1919
2. Qualifications: Empire Pilot Training Course at RAF (Cranwell)
3. Responsibilities:
- first assignment to fly Westland Wapiti biplanes in No.I RIAF Squadron
- brief stint in No.2 RIAF Squadron; moved back to No. 1 RIAF Squadron as Flying Officer
- overall commander of 'Shiksha'
- led the IAF during the 1965 Indo-Pak war
- led a squadron against the Japanese during the Arakan Campaign; assisted the advance of Allied Forces to Yangoon
- led a fly-past on August 15, 1947
- commanded Ambala in the rank of Group Captain; took over as AOC of an operational command
- took over reins of the IAF
- ambassador to Switzerland; Lieutenant Governor of Delhi
(4) Achievements:
- selected for the Empire Pilot Training Course at RAF (Cranwell) in 1938, at age 19
- promoted to the rank of Squadron Leader in 1944
- led a fly-past over the Red Fort on August 15, 1947
- promoted to the rank of Wing Commander; promoted to the rank of Air Commodore in 1949
- longest tenure as AOC (1949-1952 and 1957-1961)
- appointed as Deputy Chief of Air Staff at the end of the 1962 war; appointed as Vice Chief of Air Staff in 1963
- rank of Air Marshal in August 1964; took over reins of IAF
- successfully led the IAF in 1965 Indo-Pak war
- promoted as Air Vice Marshal; appointed as AOC-in-C of an operational command
- first Air Chief to keep his flying currency till his CAS rank; has flown more than 60 different types of * aircraft
- first and only Air Chief Marshal of the IAF
(5) Awards:
- Distinguished Flying Cross (1944)
- Padma Vibhushan
(6) After retirement: Ambassador to Switzerland; Lieutenant Governor of Delhi
(Students can put these points attractively in boxes and use highlighting techniques.)
In simple words: This question requires students to create a structured set of notes from a given text about Air Marshal Arjan Singh, focusing on extracting relevant factual points and arranging them sequentially without forming complete sentences.

🎯 Exam Tip: Note-making tests your ability to condense information. Use keywords, bullet points, and short phrases to capture essential details, maintaining the original sequence for clarity.

Question 9. Develop a story suitable to the conclusion/end given below. Suggest a suitable title.
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and so, with tears of joy and pride, the 10 year old Sanyogita More received the National Bravery Award from the Prime Minister.
Answer:
A WONDERFUL ACT OF BRAVERY
It was the 26th of July in Mumbai. It was raining cats and dogs. Ten-year-old Sanyogita More stood at the door of her hut. The street was flooded with water. Sanyogita was frightened. Her parents had not returned from work and she was all alone.

Suddenly, she saw two little boys, Rohan and Sohan, come out from the neighbouring hut to play in the water. As Sanyogita watched, there came a sudden gush of water and the boys were dragged towards an open manhole, which had been marked with a pole. They caught hold of the pole, but the pole began to tilt. It would soon fall-and the boys would go down the manhole!

Sanyogita ran as fast as she could towards the boys. Pulling a rope from a nearby door, she looped it around a large stone. She held onto the rope and extended her hand towards the boys. "Catch my hand, Sohan, Rohan," she shouted. "Catch! Catch soon!"

The boys were in a panic but they did as they were told. Sohan held Rohan's leg, Rohan held Sanyogita's hand, and Sanyogita held onto the rope.

"Help! Help! she shouted, knowing that if the rope broke or the stone was dislodged, they would all go into the manhole.

She stood there shivering, her arms numb, for nearly 15 minutes before help arrived. Sanyogita collapsed after the incident. The news of her brave deed spread far and wide, and reached the ears of 1 the Prime Minister, who decided to honour her with an award. And so, with tears of joy and pride, the 10- 1 year-old Sanyogita More received the National Bravery ' Award from the Prime Minister.
In simple words: This creative writing task asks students to construct a story that logically leads to a provided conclusion, focusing on a ten-year-old girl receiving a bravery award from the Prime Minister, and to give the story an appropriate title.

🎯 Exam Tip: For story writing, ensure your narrative has a clear plot, believable characters, and a coherent sequence of events that builds up to the given ending. A captivating title is also essential.

Question 10. You wish to join any one of the Indian Armed Forces. Fill in the following application form.
To
The Advertiser
N/AF Recruitment Service
Purangaon - 456 789
Affix recent passport size photograph
Answer:
Application For Recruitment
Rect notice No 1234

1. Post applied for ____________________________________
2. Name and surname of Candidate (in Block letters) ____________________________________
3. Father's Name ___________________________ Mother's Name ___________________________
4. Date of Birth ___________________________
5. Contact details :
Tel. No. (Res) ________________ Mobile No. ________________
Email ID ___________________________
6. Permanent Address :
House No./Street/Village ___________________________
Post Office ___________________________
District ________________ State ___________________________
Pincode ___________________________
7. Educational Qualifications :

🎯 Exam Tip: When filling out forms, pay close attention to accuracy, neatness, and completeness. Ensure all required fields are addressed, and responses are concise and relevant to the purpose of the application.