Let us do these activities before we read NCERT Poorvi page 27

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Question 1
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Why do we seek advice of the elderly in our family? Share your thoughts with your classmates and teacher.
How to answer: Give two reasons connected with elders’ experience and good judgement.
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Sample answer: We seek advice from elderly family members because they have more life experience. They have faced many situations and can help us avoid mistakes, think calmly and make better decisions.

Question 2
II
Knowledge is about learning facts and information, while wisdom is about using that knowledge with good judgement. Work in pairs. Read the following situations and classify each one as either ‘knowledge’ or ‘wisdom’. One example has been done for you.
  1. Riya’s understanding of plant care helped her grow a healthy vegetable garden in her backyard.
  2. Mr. Kumar values time with family over chasing wealth.
  3. Karuna’s expertise in computer programming helped her develop a successful app.
  4. Rohan understood the value of time management and created a timetable to complete his assignments systematically.
  5. Ramesh chose to forgive his friend for a misunderstanding.
  6. Ms. Vaijayanthi delivered a lecture on Indian Classical music at the cultural festival.
How to answer: Knowledge focuses on facts or skill. Wisdom focuses on a thoughtful choice or the good use of knowledge.
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Knowledge Wisdom
1. Riya’s understanding of plant care 2. Mr. Kumar values family time over wealth
3. Karuna’s computer-programming expertise 4. Rohan applies time management through a timetable
6. Ms. Vaijayanthi’s knowledge of Indian Classical music 5. Ramesh chooses forgiveness

Reason: The Knowledge examples mainly show learnt information or skill. The Wisdom examples show good judgement, values or the thoughtful use of knowledge.

Question 3
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Observe the picture carefully. What do you think might have happened? Share your answers with your classmates and teacher.
Let us do these activities befor - Wisdom Paves the Way - [Teachoo] - NCERT Questions
How to answer: Describe only what is visible first. Then give a careful possibility using words such as “may”, “might” or “perhaps”.
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Sample answer: The house appears damaged: there are cracks, broken objects and disturbed roof tiles. A monkey is sitting on the roof and a cat is on the tree. The people have gathered and seem worried. Perhaps the monkey caused some of the damage, and the neighbours are discussing how to solve the problem.

Reason: This is an observation activity, so more than one sensible answer is possible if it is supported by details from the picture.

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