NIOS 10th English (202) Solved Assignment TMA 2024-25

1. Answer any one of the following questions in about 40-60 words. 

(a) What does the speaker mean by “laughing with their teeth” and “laughing with their eyes”? How does this contrast reflect a change in society’s emotional expression over time?

(b) How does the poet use the tall trees as a symbol of protection and nurturing, particularly in the lines “When the dusk sends quickly / The birds to rest / The tall trees shelter them / Safe in a nest”? What emotions or ideas does this evoke?

2. Answer any one of the following questions in about 40-60 words. 

(a) How does the author illustrate the detrimental effects of noise on human health,especially in terms of potential damage to the ears and its correlation with stress-related issues?

(b) How does the protagonist demonstrate adaptability in considering a career change from a university-educated individual to a shoeshine, and how do his communication skills come into play when convincing Shovan Lal and the Shoeshines’ Union to give him a chance?

3. Answer any one of the following questions in about 40-60 words. 

(a) What role does sensitivity and perception play in the narrator’s understanding of
Valodya’s feelings during their conflicts?

(b) What impact does Janaki Iyer’s school, Ananda Bharati, have on the lives of the domestic workers and the community it serves? Provide examples from the text to support your answer.

4. Answer any one of the following questions in about 100–150 words. 

(a) What was the significance of the three white stripes on the squirrel’s back in “How the Squirrel Got His Stripes”?

(b) What role does international collaboration play in achieving the vision of India standing up to the world, and how can India strategically engage with other nations to strengthen its position globally?

5. Answer any one of the following questions in about 100-150 words. 

(a) How does the little girl’s attitude towards her father change during the night when she has a nightmare.

(b) How does the waste management approach in India differ from Western countries, and what wasteful habits are we starting to adopt as we enter the twenty-first century?

6. Prepare any one project out of the following in about 500 words. 

(a) Conduct a character analysis on Neema. Explore her personality, actions, and the symbolism of her name. Discuss how her actions reflect the themes of empathy, compassion, and environmental consciousness.

(b) The lesson “Noise: How It Affects Our Lives” mentions the impact of noise on the inner ear and emphasizes the importance of reducing noise levels in various settings, such as schools and homes. Promoting a quieter environment is, thus, very necessary. It involves cultivating awareness and adopting considerate behaviors. Simple actions like mindful walking, using one device at a time, and adhering to noise regulations contribute collectively to reducing noise pollution, fostering tranquility, and enhancing overall well-being. Write a project on the topic “Creating a Quiet Zone.”