An Alien hand

Diagnostic test
1. Write the full form of the following
ISRO
NASA
2. When was the Mangalyaan launched by the ISRO?
3. Which among the countries is the first to reach MARS in its first
attempt
a. USA
b. Germany
c. China
d. India
4. Who is the first UAE astronaut?
5. When is the longest Arab space mission launched?
Synonyms
1. Forbidden: banned, prohibited
2. Impressive: grand. Majestic
3. Excitement : eagerness ,exhilaration
4. Forefather : ancestor, predecessor

Antonyms
1. Potent : weak, impotent
2. Natural : artificial, extraordinary

Answer the following

1. What was the forbidden route for Tiloo?

The forbidden route for Tiloo was an underground secret passage.
2. What was recorded in the archives at the central Bureau?
The archive at the central bureau had the records of well
developed space programmes that had searched the solar system
with manned and unmanned space craft establishing the facts
that they were alone in the solar system.
3. What did number one and number two suggest about the alien
space craft?
The number one was in charge of defence . He suggested that
they should wait till the craft landed on the surface . then they
could easily make it ineffective, number two also suggested they
should wait and watch . It would be unwise to reveal their
existence by attacking the space craft.

Long answer
1. “ Do we need to save our natural resources”? give your
opinion.
Natural resources are bountiful around us. We however are
negligent in using judiciously . As the story suggested that once
people of mars lived on the surface of the planet were forced to
live underground habitat. When the sun turned hostile and the
nature was exploited beyond limits . life of birds, animals, fishes
ended. Humans however managed to survive in cramped
structures . But they could live on . Therefore one should live the
life honoring each and every resource and altogether saving it for
coming generations.
2. Do you think Tiloo should have listened and obeyed his elders.
Give your opinion in support of your answer.
Tiloo entered the security passage posing a threat to ongoing
research. The security staff brought him home. His father told
him not to do that again because it was difficult to survive on
 the surface of mars . Secondly nuisance was created when he
pushed the red button . His existence would have been
revealed . It also damaged mechanical hand which was
repaired later. He should have obeyed his parents advice.

Practice question
1. Was the space craft manned or unmanned ? How do you
know it?
2. Tiloo pressed the red button and “ the damage was done” .
What was the damage?