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Overview What it is Vocation is a poem that contrasts the speaker’s school routine with the carefree, independent life of people who work outdoors — a hawker, a gardener, and a lamplighter — and expresses admiration for their freedom and dignity in labour. Where it appears This poem is taught in many Class 5 English curricula and appears in Santoor/NCERT readers and related study guides used for CBSE students. Short summary The speaker watches a hawker calling out his wares, a gardener digging in the soil, and a lamplighter lighting the street lamp. He envies their freedom from clocks and school routines and imagines the pleasure of working outdoors. The poem ends with the speaker wishing to adopt one of these vocations, valuing work as meaningful and free . Stanza by stanza guide Stanza 1 : Introduces the hawker and the speaker’s wish to be free like him. Stanza 2 : Describes the gardener’s solitary, unhurried work and the speaker’s admiration. Stanza 3 : Shows the la...

  प्रश्न 1: “अब मैं तुझे और बिठाकर नहीं खिला सकती।” मदन की माँ ने ऐसा क्यों कहा? उत्तर: क्योंकि मदन की माँ बहुत गरीब थी। उसके पास इतना साधन नहीं था कि वह उसे आराम से बैठाकर खाना खिला सके। वह चाहती थी कि मदन काम करके कुछ कमाए और घर की मदद करे। प्रश्न 2: जब मदन ने महल का रास्ता पूछा तो धनू शाह ने ऐसा क्यों कहा कि अगर वह नहीं तो और कौन जानेगा? उत्तर: क्योंकि धनू शाह स्वयं चोर था और उसी रात महल में चोरी करने जा रहा था। उसे महल का रास्ता अच्छी तरह मालूम था, इसलिए उसने गर्व से ऐसा कहा। प्रश्न 3: कहानी में मदन की कविता को विचित्र कहा गया है। क्या आपको भी ऐसा ही लगता है?कारण सहित लिखि ए। उत्तर: कहानी में मदन की कविता को विचित्र कहा गया है क्योंकि उसमें कोई विशेष छंद या नियम नहीं था। उसने रास्ते में देखी गई साधारण घटनाओं—कुत्ते का खोदना, भैंस का पानी पीना, चिड़िया की झाँक-झाँक और धनू शाह का नाम—को जोड़कर कविता बना दी थी। मुझे भी यह कविता थोड़ी विचित्र लगती है, क्योंकि यह सामान्य कविताओं जैसी नहीं थी। लेकिन साथ ही यह बहुत मौलिक और मज़ेदार थी। उसकी सादगी और सहजता ही राजा को भा गई और यह...

LAT CLASS 3 MOCK TEST LAT MOCK TEST CLASS 5 DEC PARAKH ASSESSMENT  KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN, PATNA REGION PARAKH ASSESSMENT QUESTION FOR GRADE 2 & 3 SET-A , 2025-26 Section-A English (Q.no.1-11) Read the poem and answer the following questions. (Q.no.1-4) Out in the garden, Each fine day.  With my ball, I like to play.  I bounce my ball,  I throw my ball.  I catch my ball,  On each fine day. Where are the children playing? Garden Road Library Hospital  What is the child doing with the ball? Bounce Throw Catch All of the above Which of the following is not an action word? Garden  Bounce Throw Catch Find the rhyming word.   Day -  Fine Ball Play Each Fill in the blanks with correct article. There was ______ boy called Badal. a an the none of the above Name the young one of Duck : Kitten Calf Puppy Duckling Fill in the blanks with appropriate word. The river flows _______the bridge. Over Under At In Rear...

  Urban Rooftop Urban rooftop gardens transform unused building tops into productive green spaces that benefit cities environmentally, socially, and economically. By converting flat roofs into planted areas, communities reduce stormwater runoff , lower urban temperatures , and improve air quality through increased vegetation. Rooftop gardens also provide habitat for pollinators and birds, creating micro-ecosystems amid concrete landscapes . For residents, these gardens offer accessible places for relaxation, recreation, and community gardening, strengthening neighborhood ties and promoting mental well-being. Many projects combine edible plants , native species, and ornamental beds to balance biodiversity with food production. Technological advances make rooftop gardening feasible on a wide range of structures: lightweight growing media , modular planters , and efficient irrigation systems minimize structural load and water use. Proper design considers drainage, wind exposure, ...

  The Life Cycle of a Butterfly A butterfly’s life unfolds through four distinct stages: egg , larva (caterpillar), pupa ( chrysalis ), and adult . Each stage serves a unique purpose in growth and survival. The journey begins when a female lays tiny eggs on a host plant chosen for its suitability as food for emerging larvae. When eggs hatch, voracious caterpillars emerge and focus almost entirely on eating; their rapid growth requires frequent molting as their exoskeletons become too tight. This feeding stage accumulates energy reserves that will fuel metamorphosis . After reaching a species-specific size, the caterpillar finds a sheltered spot and transforms into a pupa. Inside the chrysalis, tissues reorganize dramatically: larval structures break down while adult features—wings, antennae , and reproductive organs—form. This remarkable reconfiguration, called metamorphosis, can take days to weeks depending on species and environmental conditions. When development completes...

 THE DECISION OF THE PANCHAYAT Once upon a time, there lived a farmer in a small village . He had two fields . He used to work very hard. When he prospered, he bought another field. There was a well next to it. Since the farmer needed a source of water for his fields, he bought the well from his neighbour. The neighbour was a cunning man.He thought of a plan to cheat the farmer. The next day, when the farmer reached the well, he found the neighbour standing there. He refused to let the farmer take water from the well. On asking why, he replied, “I sold only the well to you, not the water. The water still belongs to me. You cannot take it.” The worried farmer didn’t know what to do. So, he went to the village chief and told her about his case, and said, “He is not letting me take the water.” The village chief fixed a day for a meeting of the Panchayat . The day came, and the members of the Panchayat gathered under the banyan tree in the centre of the village. Both the farmer and...

🧠 Chapter Objective To introduce data handling in a playful way by simulating a class party. To strengthen measurement concepts using both non-standard (hand spans, footsteps) and standard units (cm, m, L). To encourage problem-solving and observation skills through real-life tasks. 🔍 Key Activities in the Chapter Measuring tables, doors, and walls using hand spans, footsteps, or pencils. Comparing heights of classmates and marking tallest/shortest. Organizing games like long jump and recording results in charts. Preparing lists of items needed for the party (food, decoration, seating). Creating simple bar charts or tables to represent collected data. 🎯 Learning Outcomes / Aims At the end of the chapter, students will: Gain confidence in estimating and measuring everyday objects. Learn to represent information visually (lists, tables, charts). Understand the importance of standard units for accuracy. Strengthen teamwork and communication skills while planning and exe...