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10 Lines on “Shivaji” 1. Shivaji was born in a hill fortress in the Western Ghats and brought up by his mother Jija Bai. 2. His father was an officer in the army of the Sultan of Bijapur and was mostly away on duty. Jija Bai was a religious and brave woman and told Shivaji stories of the heroes of ancient India. 3. Shivaji learnt shooting and riding as a hobby...
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10 Lines on “The Mighty Elephant” 1. Almost all of us have seen an elephant, either in a jungle or in a zoo. The elephant is normally grey in colour with thick pillar-like legs, large flapping ears, small intelligent eyes, a short tail, and an enormous trunk with ivory tusks. 2. Although the trunk is his nose, it serves as his hands with which he picks up things, drinks water and...
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10 Lines on “Holi Festival” 1. Holi is one of the most enjoyable festivals of north India. Although it is a Hindu festival it is celebrated by one and all. It is held on the full moon day of Phalgun in March or April. 2. It is also known as the ‘spring festival’ for the spring flowers blooms everywhere. 3. In North India, Holi is celebrated with songs, gaiety, and fun...
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10 Lines on “A Memorable Trip” 1. It was one of the happiest days of my life when my family announced that we were going to Rajasthan for a holiday. We would spend a few days at Jodhpur and then take a train to Jaisalmer, and see the SAM sand dunes. 2. After a comfortable journey, we arrived at Jaisalmer. Its second name, the ‘Golden City’ is indeed appropriate, for it...
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10 lines on “Republic Day” 1. India won its freedom on 15 August 1947 and became a Republic on 26 January 1950. 2. The new Constitution of free India took effect from this day. 3. Since that year 26 January is being celebrated as Republic Day with a lot of pomp and show, for it is indeed a great day in the history of India. 4. 26 January is a public...
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10 lines on “Our School Library” 1. Our school is blessed with a wonderful library. It has so many books that it seems impossible to count them. There are long lines of shelves and cupboards containing books on a variety of subjects. 2. In the reading room, there are many long tables with chairs, and a little placard with the word ‘SILENCE’ written on it, for a library is a place...
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10 Lines on “A Cyclone” 1. A cyclone is stormy weather which takes place when a depression is formed in an area owing to changes in the atmosphere. 2. During this time, the winds from surrounding places rush to that area. The air rises up and the atmosphere becomes cool. The wind blows at a great speed of over 80 km. per hour and is followed by heavy rainfall. 3. Cyclones...
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10 Lines on “A Summer Morning” 1. The summer season often stretches on endlessly, bringing tiredness, laziness and extreme heat with it. 2. But one looks forward to the cool summer mornings. 3. The sun rises early and fills the sky with shades of orange and red. Every living thing seems to come to life. 4. Flowers starts blooming, trees seem to welcome the new day, and, of course, the constant...
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