Q. 4. The fl ood in the Kosi river uprooted millions of people in Bihar. Write an article on ‘River in Flood’ in about 80 words describing the cause of the fl ood, loss of life, crops, property etc. and the relief measures taken. 8
Ans. RIVER IN FLOOD
Incessant and continuous rains have resulted in the fl ooding of the Kosi river and consequently uprooting millions of people in Bihar. More than 150 people have lost their lives in the 25 worst affected villages. Property has been damaged and crops too have been adversely affected by the on going rains. The Central as well as the State Governments have taken up various relief measures for the displaced persons. Relief camps have been set-up, helicopters have been deployed for dropping food packets in the worst affected areas. Political leaders have made aerial surveys to assess the flood situation.
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Sushil gave India his best show in the Beijing Olympics 2008, and won a bronze medal for his country in 66 kg freestyle wrestling. Write a paragraph in about 80 words using the hints given below.
A village boy of Najafgarh — love for sports — years of practice in village dusty akharas— still a single — determination to win gold in the 2012 Olympics–in Beijing defeated several world class wrestlers — got recognition, glory and cash awards — became a role model.
Ans. Sushil, a village boy from Najafgarh, gave his best show in the Beijing Olympics, 2008 and won a bronze medal for our country in the 66 kg freestyle wrestling. His love for sports made him undertake years of practice in the dusty village akharas. Sushil who is still single is determined to win the gold medal in the 2012 Olympics. In Beijing, he defeated several world class wrestlers. This got him recognition, glory and even cash awards thus making him a role model for aspiring young wrestlers.
