NCERT Solutions Class 9 English

Margie and Tommy had mechanical, home-based education. A computer teacher appeared on a screen and gave them lessons, tests, and homework on a punch card system. There were no classmates, no real teachers, and no social interaction. Their education was monotonous and isolated.

Margie hated the geography lesson because it was always the same. The mechanical teacher gave repeated tests on the same topics. The geography sector was adjusted to her level but offered no variety or excitement.

In the old book, Margie found that children from the entire neighborhood went to school together, sat in a classroom, and learned the same things. She was amazed by the idea of real teachers and classmates learning together.

The story conveys that while technology can enhance education, it cannot replace the human connection, social interaction, and shared experience of a real classroom. Learning should be joyful, interactive, and social.

Evelyn lost most of her hearing at age 11. Doctors said she could not hear music, but she proved them wrong by learning to feel vibrations through her body. Percussionist Ron Forbes helped her sense different pitches through vibrations.

Evelyn learned to feel music by sensing vibrations through her body. Ron Forbes tuned drums at different pitches. She felt the higher drum in the upper part of her body and the lower one in her waist and legs.

Evelyn's life teaches us that determination and passion can overcome any obstacle. Her deafness did not stop her from pursuing her dream of becoming a world-class musician.

Young Bismillah was fascinated by the shehnai at a temple in Varanasi. He accompanied his uncle who played shehnai at the Vishwanath Temple and practiced for hours.

He brought the shehnai from the realm of temple music to the concert stage. He received the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour, in 2001.

During Partition in 1947, Bismillah Khan refused to leave India. He loved Varanasi deeply and could not imagine leaving the land of his ancestors.

Anne had many acquaintances but no true friend to confide in. She wrote that paper had more patience than people, so she turned to her diary as a friend.

Mr. Keesing was annoyed because Anne talked too much in class. He gave her extra homework essays as punishment. Anne turned the punishment into creative writing.

Anne was intelligent, witty, observant, and had a sharp sense of humour. Despite difficult circumstances, she remained hopeful and maintained a positive outlook.

Wanda was a poor Polish girl who lived in Boggins Heights. She wore a faded blue dress and always said she had a hundred dresses, which the girls made fun of.

Wanda's hundred dresses were beautiful drawings she submitted to the drawing competition. They proved her talent and creativity.

We should never judge or make fun of anyone based on appearance or economic condition. Treat everyone with kindness and respect.

Einstein asked deep questions, thought independently, and was not satisfied with surface-level answers. His curiosity and imagination led him to the Theory of Relativity.

Einstein wrote to President Roosevelt warning about Nazi Germany developing atomic weapons. He later regretted his role, calling it the biggest mistake of his life.

Because of his extraordinary imagination, scientific genius, and humanitarian values. He made groundbreaking contributions to physics while advocating for peace.

His father taught him hard work, honesty, and faith. His mother taught him kindness and generosity. Despite limited means, they provided love and supported his education.

His teacher Sivasubramania Iyer encouraged him to study hard. His science teacher inspired him to pursue science and aerospace engineering.

Kalam believed teachers play a crucial role in shaping students' lives. He credited them for inspiring him to overcome social and economic barriers.

The three friends create chaos while packing. They forget things, argue, and unpack/repack multiple times. Jerome puts his boots in first, then has to take everything out to find them.

The Stilton cheese creates a memorable incident. When unpacked in a railway compartment, its terrible smell embarrasses them. They throw it out the window and it lands on a man's hat.

The central theme is friendship and the humorous side of everyday situations. Ordinary activities become memorable adventures when shared with friends.

She faced gender discrimination, financial constraints, and societal pressure. Despite being from a poor family in Haryana, she became the first Indian woman to climb Mount Everest twice.

Maria left Russia at a young age to train in the US. Through hard work and determination, she became world number one in tennis at age 18.

Both shared determination, hard work, and willingness to sacrifice comfort for their dreams. They proved anyone can achieve the impossible with dedication and courage.

The author found a baby bear and adopted him. Bruno was raised like a child, bathed, fed, and given toys. The bond of love remained strong even as Bruno grew large.

Bruno grew too large and aggressive to be kept safely at home. The author's wife insisted he be sent to the zoo for everyone's safety.

Animals can form deep bonds with humans. Bruno recognized the author even after months of separation. Love transcends species boundaries.

The two roads symbolize choices in life. The poet takes the less traveled road, representing choosing the less conventional path. Our choices shape our destiny.

The poet admits both roads were worn equally, suggesting choices are not always clearly better. Yet he will claim he took the less traveled one, showing how we rationalize decisions.

The wind symbolizes challenges and difficulties in life. It destroys weak structures and represents forces that try to weaken us.

We should be strong in adversity. Build strong homes and hearts that can withstand challenges. The strong overcome difficulties while the weak are destroyed.

St. Peter asked her to bake a cake. She was too stingy to give even a small portion and kept making it smaller. St. Peter turned her into a woodpecker as punishment.

Greed leads to loss. We should share what we have with others. Being selfish and greedy invites punishment.

All human beings are the same. We share the same earth, breathe the same air, and are warmed by the same sun. There are no foreign people in the true sense.

The poet warns against hating or fighting others. Hatred leads to war and destruction. When we hate, we betray ourselves and shared humanity.

Slumber refers to death. The speaker's beloved has died, sealing his spirit. He can no longer hear or see her in the physical world.

Death has taken away all fears. She neither hears nor feels earthly things. She has become one with nature and the earth, beyond human senses.