BIO-SKETCH WRITING

1.With the help of the given clues, write a bio-sketch of Subhash

Chandra Bose in not more than 100 words.

Name:  Subhash Chandra Bose; Netaji

Contribution:  Immense, freedom fighter

Born:  23 January 1897 in Cuttack, Orišsa.

Career:  Civil services

 Joined freedom struggle; established

Achievements:
Indian National Army

 “Give me blood and I will give you

Motto:
freedom.”

 Air crash over Taipei, Taiwan (Formosa)

Death:
on 18 August 1945

ANSWER
Subhash Chandra Bose, affectionately called Netaji, was born on 23 January 1897
in Cuttack, Orissa. He was one of the most prominent leaders of the Indian
freedom struggle. Deeply moved by the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, he gave up a
promising career in the civil services to join the freedom movement. He founded
the Indian National Army to overthrow the British Empire from India. His famous
motto was “Give me blood and I will give you freedom.” However, the defeat of
Japan and Germany in the Second World War forced INA to retreat and it could
not achieve its objective. Subhash Chandra Bose was reportedly killed in an air
crash over Taipei, Taiwan (Formosa) on 18 August 1945.

2) On the basis of the information provided in the box below, write a short
bio-sketch of Abraham Lincoln.

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Born: 1809 in Northern Kentucky

Family: Father- wealthy farmer, lost his land when Lincoln was 7, moved to Indiana
Mother- died when he was nine, family moved to Illinois soon after

Education: Little formal education, loved to read. Studied law by reading law books-
became a
lawyer in 1837, Springfield, Illinois

Political Career: began early- served in State Legislature, in the U.S. House of
Representatives. Gifted Speaker, speeches against slavery, nomination for Presidency-
won in 1860. Re elected in 1864

Death: assassinated by John Wilks Booth on April 15, 1865. Remembered for wisdom,
compassion, patriotism

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Answer:
In 1809, Abraham Lincoln was born to a wealthy farmer family in Northern Kentucky.
When he was 7 years old, his father lost his farming land and the family moved to
Indiana. At the age of nine years old, after his mother passed away, his family moved to
Illinois for livelihood.  Abraham had little formal education, but had a strong interest in
books and learning. He studied law books as his own and started his career as lawyer in
1837, Springfield, Illinois. He soon moved into politics and served in State Legislature,
in the U.S. House of Representatives. He was a talented orator. In his speeches, he
talked about abolition of slavery. Finally he was nominated and became the president in
1860. In 1864 he was re-elected as president. He was shot by John Wilks Booth on April
15, 1865. Abraham Lincoln is often remembered for his wisdom, compassion and
patriotism that led led him to the nation's highest office.
DIARY ENTRY
1.While going home you came across many children on the roads at crossroads
with begging bowls in their hands. Your are shocked and disgusted at this
unflattering picture of a country which boasts of being a major economy in the
world. Record your experience in your diary.
Answer:

20th April, 20XX

Sunday, 6:00 pm
Dear Diary,
They say that India is emerging as a major economy in the world. But it is more
true that India has the largest army of poor people, paupers and beggars. Hence,
millions of people in India are condemned to begging. I am shocked to see
hundreds of shabby looking people in rags shouting in woeful tones, “Baba, give
me something for God’s sake”. No country can become great if its children are
condemned to lead such miserable lives. If millions of children live in such
inhuman conditions, dirt and poverty, it is a matter of shame for the government
and the civilized society of India. Every child must have a constitutional right to
get proper food, clothes and education. It is true that begging has also become a
lucrative profession for some bad characters. They kidnap small children and raise
them to beggars. The other side of the story is also true. Millions of hands in this
country don’t get any jobs to earn a living. They resort to begging.
Kit

2) Taking help from the information given below, make a diary entry describing
how you caught a thief red-handed one night.
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Hints: • A beautiful evening • the family had a nice dinner • watched TV • went to
sleep • sleep was disturbed • heard some commotion • got suspicious • switched on
the light • parents also got up • found things in a mess • someone had come there •
the search began • no one was found at last • my eyes fell on the shoes behind a
curtain • he was the thief • all pounced on him caught • handed over to the police.
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Answer:

14th August, 20XX

Tuesday, 9:30 pm
Dear Diary
It was a pleasant August evening. Generally, the whole family dine together. We
enjoyed a nice dinner and then watched, a TV serial for an hour. Then, I retired to
my bedroom and soon fell.asleep. Around midnight, my sleep was disturbed. I
heard some movement and commotion.Who could be at this odd hour? I stood up
and switched on the light. My movements woke up my parents, too. We were
surprised to see the cupboards open and things lying on the floor in a mess. My
parents were worried. But there was one consolation. The cash and jewellery were
safe. The search for the thief began. My uncles and cousins also joined us. All that
toil and trouble didn’t bring any result. Suddenly, I noticed some movement behind
a curtain in the living room. And Lo! The thief was hiding there. All of us pounced
on him. Before he could react, he was tied down. The police was informed and he
was arrested on the spot. Good luck indeed! Thank God, everybody was safe and
sound. There was no loss except for a few hours of our sweet sleep.
Karan