Unit 9: History and Culture – Class 10 English Guide

Answer:

a. Queen Rajendra Laxmi ruled the country as a regent because her son Rana Bahadur Shah was too young.
b. Many buildings were renovated as they were destroyed by the earthquake.
c. Many temples had their pinnacles made of gold.
d. As the original trophy was stolen, they made the exact replica of it.
e. Madhav Prasad Ghimire has conferred the title 'Rastrakavi' in 2003.
f. The government patronised Jhamak Kumari Ghimire for her contribution to Nepali literature.
g. The British soldiers tried to invade Nepal but the brave Nepali people chased them away.

a. Why did Pratap Malla keep his father in jail?
i. Pratap Malla was insane.
ii. Pratap Malla wanted to be the king soon.
iii. Pratap Malla's father was insane.
iv. Pratap Malla had no experience of administration.
Answer: iii. Pratap alla's father was insane

b. How did Pratap Malla keep his kingdom safe from Lalitpur and Bhaktapur?

Answer: Pratap Malla kept his kingdom safe from Lalitpur and Bhaktapur by using a policy of making the kings of Lalitpur and Bhaktapur play against each other. He sometimes sided with Bhaktapur and posed a threat to Lalitpur and on other occasions, he aligned with Lalitpur and fell upon Bhaktapur.

c. Where did Pratap Malla place the image of Lord Hanuman? Why?

Answer: Pratap Malla placed the image of Hanuman by the side of his palace gate and called the palace Hanumandhoka. He did this to safeguard the palace from evil.

d. Pratap Malla conferred himself with the title 'Kabeendral. Do you think this title suit him? Give reasons.

Answer: Pratap Malla conferred himself with the title Kabindra, a king of poets. I think this title suits him as he was a vastly learned king and a poet. He could compose poems in Sanskrit, Nepal Bhasa, Nepali, Bengali, and Hindi.

e. Pratap Malla used to invite the intellectuals at his palace. What does this indicate about his personality as a king?

Answer: Pratap Malla used to invite intellectuals to his palace. This indicates that he had a personality as a king who respected scholars and was interested in learning and promoting art and literature.

Answer:
a. The alarm (go) - ii. while Trishna (sleep). The alarm went while Trishna was sleeping.
b. As soon as the teacher (ask) the question - i. Brinda (reply) her. As soon as the teacher asked the questions, Brinda replied to her.
c. I (do) my homework - iv. when the telephone (ring). I was doing my homework when the telephone rang.
d. When the doors (open) - v. the audience (rush) into the stadium. When the doors were opened, the audience rushed into the stadium.
e. When we (wake) - iii. we (see) the sun shining brightly. When we woke up, we saw the sun shining brightly.

Nepal’s Journey from Panchayat to Multiparty Democracy

Nepal’s journey from Panchayat to multiparty democracy was a long and tumultuous one. It all started on the 1st Poush ,2017, when King Mahendra dismissed the elected government, suspended parliament, imprisoned the Prime Minister and Ministers, banned political parties and activities, and seized all power. The king announced the partyless autocratic Panchayat System on the 22nd of Poush, which lasted for nearly three decades. During this period, Nepal witnessed a period of relative stability, but it was marred by corruption, human rights violations.

Studying History is Never a Waste of Time

Studying history is a subject that can be approached from different perspectives. Opinions about its value vary widely. Some people view history as a useless subject that doesn’t contribute to our daily lives or career prospects. On the other hand, some see it as a necessary field of study that provides a better understanding of the past, present, and future.

b. How do people feel when they are gifted flowers?

Answer: People generally feel happy, loved, and appreciated when they are gifted flowers.

c. What determines the selection of flowers for gifting in Russia?

Answer: In Russia, the selection of flowers for gifting is often determined by their certain rules which are connected to symbolic meanings i.e., red roses are often gifted as a symbol of love, while yellow flowers are associated with jealousy or betrayal.

d. Which event in Russian history is reflected by the red carnation?

Answer: The event in Russian history reflected by the red carnation is the Revolution of February 1917.

e. Does a Russian like to keep a white carnation under his/her pillow? Why?

Answer: Yes, a Russian likes to keep a white carnation under his/her pillow because it leaves you inspired upon waking the next morning.

f. What's the reason for connecting the red puppy with fragile love?

Answer: The reason for connecting the red poppy with fragile love is giving a red poppy to a loved one contradicts the desire for a long, healthy relationship.

g. What makes the Russian people eat red puppy seeds in their wedding?

Answer: The Russian people eat red poppy seeds in their wedding as it is believed to bring happiness for a married couple.

h. Do you prefer to grow chamomile in your garden? Why?

Answer: Yes, I prefer to grow Chamomile in my garden because it is easy to grow and has many medicinal values.

i. What colour is chamomile?

Answer: Chamomile is typically white with a bright yellow center.

j. Write the names of two flowers used for fortune telling.

Answer: The names of two flowers used for fortune-telling are Chamomile and lily.

k. Which flower is mostly used in Russian weddings?

Answer: The most commonly used flower in Russian weddings is the white lily.

The Bat, the Birds, and the Beasts

Once upon a time, there was a great conflict between the birds and the beasts. Both armies collected together, and each determined to prove their superiority over the other. The tension was high, and the air was thick with anticipation. However, in the midst of all this, there was one creature that refused to join either side. It was the bat, and he declared that he was a beast and had no interest in joining the birds.