Fill in the Blanks — 1 Mark Each

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1. Kurien writes the letter to his grandson ____________. 1 Mark
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Answer: Siddharth

Reason: The salutation is “My dear Siddharth”.

2. Kurien writes from ____________, Gujarat. 1 Mark
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Answer: Anand

Reason: The letter is dated from Anand in 2005.

3. Telephone communication gives an immediate but ____________ joy. 1 Mark
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Answer: fleeting

Reason: This is the exact word Kurien uses.

4. Kurien says writing can give great, ____________ pleasure. 1 Mark
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Answer: abiding

Reason: He describes the long-lasting pleasure of re-reading writing.

5. The small cooperative Kurien joined belonged to dairy ____________. 1 Mark
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Answer: farmers

Reason: He describes a cooperative of dairy farmers.

6. Kurien names ____________ Patel as his mentor and supporter in Anand. 1 Mark
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Answer: Tribhuvandas

Reason: The letter names Tribhuvandas Patel.

7. Kurien calls personal ____________ the quality of being honest to yourself. 1 Mark
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Answer: integrity

Reason: He identifies integrity as the most important value.

8. According to Kurien, people should contribute to the common ____________. 1 Mark
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Answer: good

Reason: The phrase “common good” is repeated in his advice.

9. Kurien received the Padma Vibhushan in ____________. 1 Mark
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Answer: 1999

Reason: He recalls the ceremony in Delhi in 1999.

10. Kurien ends by asking young people to work for the larger good of the country and ____________. 1 Mark
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Answer: humanity

Reason: This is part of the closing message of the letter.

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