AMITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

CLASS VII
BIOSKETCH
1. On the basis of given outlines, write the biosketch of Erno Rubik, the genius behind rubik’s cube and many
more such puzzles, in about 80-100 words.

ERNO RUBIK
Birth: July 13, 1944 (Budapest, Hungary)
Profession: inventor, sculptor and professor of architecture
Inventions: mechanical puzzles like Rubik’s Cube, Rubik’s Magic, Rubik’s Snake, Rubik’s 360
Life and career: graduation from Technical University, Budapest(1967) as architectural engineer
Worked as architect (1971-1975); Professor of Budapest College of Applied Arts
Editor of a game and puzzle journal(1980s)
founder Rubik’s studio(1983)- designed furniture and Games
Presently working on video game development and architectural topics
Personality: introvert

2. On the basis of given outlines, write the biosketch of Rabindra Nath Tagore, the versatile genius and a
renowned educationist.

Rabindra Nath Tagore

Birth: 1861in Kolkata in a rich Brahmin family
Personality: famous poet and an educationist, great patriot, lover of nature and beauty
Achievement: Nobel prize in Literature
Founder: Vishwa Bharti, Shanti Niketan
Famous Works: Gitanjali, Fruit Gathering, The Cycle of Springs, Stray Birds, Post Office

3. On the basis of given outlines, write the biosketch of R K Laxman, acknowledged as the greatest ever
cartoonist of India

R K Laxman
Birth: 23 October, 1924 (Mysore, India)
Personal life: married to author Kamla Laxman
Education: Bachelor of Arts ( University of Mysore)
Occupation: Cartoonist, Illustrator
Career: drew political cartoons for local newspapers, magazines, and free press journals
Achievements: created a popular mascot- ‘Gattu’ for Asian Paints, Illustrations for ‘Malgudi
Days, created the cartoon character ‘The Common Man’ for The Times of India
Awards: Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan, Life Time achievement Award for Journalism