The cyclone brought heavy rains and strong winds with it. Due to this, majority of the houses were blown away and only the ones with strong cement grip were spared. The land was covered by dirty water and could be seen from a distance. A large number of people lost their lives. The place was filledRead more
The cyclone brought heavy rains and strong winds with it. Due to this, majority of the houses were blown away and only the ones with strong cement grip were spared. The land was covered by dirty water and could be seen from a distance. A large number of people lost their lives. The place was filled with floating human bodies and bloated animal carcasses all around. Even the strongest of the trees were not spared from the havoc. Many people lost their close relatives and many children become orphans. There was acute shortage of food and supplies were nil. Everyone was sad and helpless.
Prashant was initially bewildered on witnessing the destruction caused by after effects of the cyclone. Later he got a grip over himself and helped the people of his village. He decided to take over as the leader of his village. He united a group of young and old people to come together and pressuriRead more
Prashant was initially bewildered on witnessing the destruction caused by after effects of the cyclone. Later he got a grip over himself and helped the people of his village. He decided to take over as the leader of his village. He united a group of young and old people to come together and pressurize the merchant to given rice for the people living in the shelter. He was successful in this task. His next course of action was to organize a team to clean up the shelter and cure the wounds of the people injured because of the cyclone.
Prashant also helped the orphaned children together by constructing a polythene shelter for them. While women had the duty to look after them, the men made arrangement of food and other essentials for the shelter.
The people of the community united and helped each other under a young leader Prashant. Together they pressurised the merchant to give rice for the people in the shelter. They gathered branches from fallen trees and lit a fire, on which they cooked rice for everyone to eat. When the military helicopRead more
The people of the community united and helped each other under a young leader Prashant. Together they pressurised the merchant to give rice for the people in the shelter. They gathered branches from fallen trees and lit a fire, on which they cooked rice for everyone to eat. When the military helicopter dropped some food parcels but did not return, they implemented a unique way to communicate with the passing helicopters. Children lied in the sand with the utensils on their stomachs to indicate they were hungry. The message went through and the helicopter made regular rounds of the shelter, airdropping food and other basic needs.
Women were given the responsibility to look after the orphans, while the men arranged food and materials for the shelter.
How have the people of the community helped one another? What role do the women of Kalikuda play during these days? For more answers visit to website: https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-9/english/
How have the people of the community helped one another? What role do the women of Kalikuda play during these days?
The plan of setting up institutions for orphans and widows was resisted because they thought in such institutions the children won’t get the necessary love and affection and the widows would suffer from stigma and loneliness. Instead, Prashant and his group wanted them to be resettled in their own cRead more
The plan of setting up institutions for orphans and widows was resisted because they thought in such institutions the children won’t get the necessary love and affection and the widows would suffer from stigma and loneliness. Instead, Prashant and his group wanted them to be resettled in their own community to get a homely environment. They also suggested setting up of foster families with childless widows and children without a guardian to take care.
What havoc has the super cyclone wreaked in the life of the people of Orissa?
The cyclone brought heavy rains and strong winds with it. Due to this, majority of the houses were blown away and only the ones with strong cement grip were spared. The land was covered by dirty water and could be seen from a distance. A large number of people lost their lives. The place was filledRead more
The cyclone brought heavy rains and strong winds with it. Due to this, majority of the houses were blown away and only the ones with strong cement grip were spared. The land was covered by dirty water and could be seen from a distance. A large number of people lost their lives. The place was filled with floating human bodies and bloated animal carcasses all around. Even the strongest of the trees were not spared from the havoc. Many people lost their close relatives and many children become orphans. There was acute shortage of food and supplies were nil. Everyone was sad and helpless.
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How has Prashant, a teenager, been able to help the people of his village?
Prashant was initially bewildered on witnessing the destruction caused by after effects of the cyclone. Later he got a grip over himself and helped the people of his village. He decided to take over as the leader of his village. He united a group of young and old people to come together and pressuriRead more
Prashant was initially bewildered on witnessing the destruction caused by after effects of the cyclone. Later he got a grip over himself and helped the people of his village. He decided to take over as the leader of his village. He united a group of young and old people to come together and pressurize the merchant to given rice for the people living in the shelter. He was successful in this task. His next course of action was to organize a team to clean up the shelter and cure the wounds of the people injured because of the cyclone.
Prashant also helped the orphaned children together by constructing a polythene shelter for them. While women had the duty to look after them, the men made arrangement of food and other essentials for the shelter.
For more answers visit to website:
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How have the people of the community helped one another? What role do the women of Kalikuda play during these days?
The people of the community united and helped each other under a young leader Prashant. Together they pressurised the merchant to give rice for the people in the shelter. They gathered branches from fallen trees and lit a fire, on which they cooked rice for everyone to eat. When the military helicopRead more
The people of the community united and helped each other under a young leader Prashant. Together they pressurised the merchant to give rice for the people in the shelter. They gathered branches from fallen trees and lit a fire, on which they cooked rice for everyone to eat. When the military helicopter dropped some food parcels but did not return, they implemented a unique way to communicate with the passing helicopters. Children lied in the sand with the utensils on their stomachs to indicate they were hungry. The message went through and the helicopter made regular rounds of the shelter, airdropping food and other basic needs.
Women were given the responsibility to look after the orphans, while the men arranged food and materials for the shelter.
For more answers visit to website:
See lesshttps://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-9/english/
How have the people of the community helped one another? What role do the women of Kalikuda play during these days?
How have the people of the community helped one another? What role do the women of Kalikuda play during these days? For more answers visit to website: https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-9/english/
How have the people of the community helped one another? What role do the women of Kalikuda play during these days?
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Why do Prashant and other volunteers resist the plan to set up institutions for orphans and widows? What alternatives do they consider?
The plan of setting up institutions for orphans and widows was resisted because they thought in such institutions the children won’t get the necessary love and affection and the widows would suffer from stigma and loneliness. Instead, Prashant and his group wanted them to be resettled in their own cRead more
The plan of setting up institutions for orphans and widows was resisted because they thought in such institutions the children won’t get the necessary love and affection and the widows would suffer from stigma and loneliness. Instead, Prashant and his group wanted them to be resettled in their own community to get a homely environment. They also suggested setting up of foster families with childless widows and children without a guardian to take care.
For more answers visit to website:
See lesshttps://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-9/english/