Haryana State Board HBSE 10th Class English Solutions Paragraph Writing Exercise Questions and Answers.
Haryana Board 10th Class English Paragraph Writing
1. How I Spent My Last Sunday
Last Sunday we went out on a picnic. We went to Badkhal Lake. This lake is situated near Faridabad. This is a natural lake among rocks. It is very deep and wide. The Haryana government has developed the lake and the area around it into a fine picnic spot. 1 went to the lake with my friends. There is facility of boating. We took three boats and did a lot of boating on the lake. One of my friends had a good camera with him. He took our snaps in various poses. There is a very good restaurant on the bank of this lake. This is run by the tourist department of Haryana. In the afternoon we took our meals in the restaurant. Then we took rest on the lawns. A friend of mine sang songs. I sang a gazal. After sometime we took a walk around the lake. In the evening we came back. I will never forget that pleasant Sunday.
2. Recent Floods In Our State
Last year, the monsoon in Haryana was in a great fury. It rained continuously and heavily for fifteen days. This caused floods everywhere in Haryana. Many villages were affected by these floods. The standing crops were drowned in water. Many mud-houses fell down. The condition was not much better in the cities. The road and railway traffic was disrupted. Trees were uprooted. In many villages people passed their time on house tops or on the trees. Many people died of hunger. A great number of cattle died. Water diseases spread everywhere. The Government rushed help to the people caught in the floods. The army was called to help the civil officers. Food packets were dropped by aeroplanes also. Many people were taken to safe places. But the sight of the flood was unbearable.
3. Price Hike
Price hike or rising prices are the terms used to denote rise in prices of goods and services. Price hike is a common phenomenon and happens in most economies. For the common man, a hike in prices is always a matter of some concern. In an economy like India the concern is even bigger because a big part of our population is below poverty line and near to poverty line. For the common man, a price hike in one particular commodity can affect his entire budget and cut into his savings. In our country prices of vegetables are most vulnerable. Sometimes the prices of onions and tomatoes sour so high that people are stunned. There are many factors behind the price hike. In some cases the false shortage of commodities created by the black market traders cause the price hike. This type of hike creates panic among the people. Thus the government must take stem actions against the people involved in black market trading.
4. My First Visit To A Big City
I live in a small town. But last month I visited Delhi. It is the capital of India. It is a very big city. I was wonder-struck to see the life in this big city. There is big rush in Delhi. People are rushing from here to there all the day. The rush and traffic increase at about 9 A.M. When people go to offices, schools and colleges. There is again a great rush at about six in the evening when people come home from offices. I saw big buildings in Delhi. The railway station and the bus stand are big and crowded. There are a number of cinema houses in Delhi. While loitering on the road, 1 felt thirsty. I looked for a tap or a hand pump but 1 found none. 1 was surprised to find that even drinking water is sold there. I visited the Parliament House, the Zoo, the Red Fort and the Birla Mandir. I heaved a sigh of relief when I returned to the calm and peaceful atmosphere of my small tow n.
5. My Visit To A Hill Station
Last year, I visited Mussourie. I and two of my friends went together. Mussourie is a beautiful hill station. It is surrounded by tall and majestic hills. From Dehradun, Mussourie is only one hour away by bus. The way to Mussourie from Dehradun is very steep. At night one can see the beautiful and shining city of Mussourie from Dehradun. In the same way, from Mussourie one can see below the lights of Dehradun at night. There are a number of beauty spots in and around Mussourie.
Thousands of tourists visit this hill station from India and the other countries. We stayed at Mussourie for a week. We went to see the Kempti Falls. We had a beautiful glimpse of the Himalayas from Lai Tibba hill. We enjoyed a ride in the rope-way trollies at gunhill. We visited Dhanllti also. The lake at Mussourie is small but beautiful. We did some shopping at the Chinese market. The memory of my visit to Mussourie will always remain fresh in my mind.
6. A Visit To A Historical Place
Last year, I went to Agra with one of my friends. We saw many buildings there. We went to see the Red Fort and the buildings at Fatehpur Sikri. But I was charmed by the beauty of the Taj Mahal. We saw the Taj in a full moon night. This glorious building was shining beautifully. Inside the Taj, there are graves of Shah Jahan and his queen Mumataz Mahal. Shah Jahan built this great building in the memory of his queen. When he died, he was also buried in the Taj. This grand building stands on the bank of the river Yamuna. The marble for the Taj Mahal was brought from Rajasthan. Every year a great number of tourists from all over the world come to see the Taj Mahal. The Agra City itself is not beautiful. The streets of the old city are narrow and dirty. But Agra is world famous because of the Taj Mahal.
7. My Visit To An International Trade Fair
Every year, an International Trade Fair is held at Delhi. Last year I also visited the International Trade Fair. It was held at the Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. I went with our school tour. We made our entry from Gate No. 1 and went inside. There was a lot of rush. Thousands of people and school and college students had come to visit this trade fair. Nearly all the states of India had set up their pavilions. These pavilions highlighted the industrial development achieved by each state. Apart from the industrial and technical progress, these pavilions gave a glimpse of the cultural life of these states. Many countries of the world also took part in it. They had put their stalls in a big building called ‘The Hall of Nations’. The main attractions of the fair was electronic goods.
8. How A Stranger Helped You
Last week, I was travelling in a train. I was going to New Delhi to see my sister. At a station I got down to buy a water bottle. But the train started to move before its time. I ran fastly to catch the train. Suddenly, I fell down and got hurt badly. One of the passengers saw me. He came to me and helped me in boarding the train. He took me to my seat. He gave me some water. He cleaned my wounds with his own handkerchief. Then he got some medicines and bandages from the nearby passengers. He gave me some tablets and put bandages on my wounds. He also helped me to reach at my sisters home. He was a very kind man. I will never forget him. Now, I have also decided to help others in their problems.
9. My Visit To A Zoo
Last Sunday, I happened to visit Delhi. There I went to see the Zoo. I went there with my uncle. The zoo in Delhi is one of the biggest zoo in Asia. It is situated near the Old Fort. As we entered the zoo, first of all, we saw birds. There were many kinds of birds. Some of them were very beautiful and rare. In the beginning there were water birds and then other kinds of birds. We saw ducks, geese, swans, parrots, cranes, herons, peacocks and many other birds. Then we saw the wild beasts. We saw lions, tigers, rhinos, bears and wolves. We enjoyed an elephant ride also. In a big pond there were hippos also. Their big mouths were fearful to look at. There is a separate enclosure for snakes. Some of these snakes looked fearful. We also saw huge crocodiles and alligators. We came back in the evening.
10. Role Of Newspapers
Reading of newspapers has become a habit for most of the people. Newspapers have a very important place in our life. A good newspaper is very useful for society. It satisfies the tastes of all kinds of people. A newspaper gives us latest news about the national and international events. For businessmen, there are advertisements. There is a sports page for the lovers of sports. The unemployed people can look for vacancies. There are matrimonial columns for the unmarried people. A good newspaper is a watch-dog of democracy. It fights against the injustice of the government. It informs people about what is happening in the society. A good newspaper is a source of entertainment also. Its Sunday edition carries articles and stories. Thus newspapers have become an important part of our life.
11. Torrential Rains In My Village
This year there were heavy rains in many parts of North India. There were torrential rains in our village and the surrounding areas. At first, people welcome rains. They got relief from the scorching heat of the summer. But soon the rains became a source of trouble. It continued raining for ten days. The people of the village faced a lot of difficulty. The streets of the village were full of water. As these are kutcha streets, they became muddy and slippery. There was a flood in the nearby ri ver. The flood water entered the village also. The standing crops were destroyed. A number of kutcha houses collapsed due to flood and continuous torrential rains. Many cattle died. The normal life was disrupted. Our village was cut off from the other villages or cities because the roads were washed away. After ten days, the rains stopped. But still it took many days for life to return normally.
12. When I Caught A Pick-Pocket
Last week, I went to Delhi to meet my uncle. In the evening we went to the Connaught Place. Suddenly a man cried that his pocket had been picked. Someone had taken out his purse from his back pocket. I saw that a man was running away. There was no doubt that he was the pick-pocket. I ran after him. It was a time of traffic rush. It was not easy to run after him on the busy roads of New Delhi. But I did not lose courage. At one point, he seemed to have been lost in the traffic. But I spotted him again because of his red shirt. At last 1 caught him near Palika Bazar. In the mean time a few other persons had gathered there. The pick-pocket took out a knife to strike me. But the crowd which had gathered there over-powered him and handed him over to the police. The man whose pocket had been picked also came there. He thanked me greatly when I returned his purse to him.
13. Travelling On The Roof Of A Crowded Bus
One day I was to go to Assandh from Kamal. It was very urgent for me to reach Assandh before 10 a.m. I reached Kamal bus stand at 8 a.m. There was a great rash at the bus stand. No bus had left for Assandh for the last thirty minutes. There was no sign of bus for my destination. I could do nothing but wait. After a long wait ultimately a private bus came. The conductor announced to board for Assandh. A big crowd rushed to board the bus. Everybody was in a hurry. I did try my best but in vain. The bus was almost packed. Not a single person could get in now. I was helpless. Then the conductor asked the passengers to sit on the roof of the bus. Soon the roof was also full. I made my mind to follow the crowd. I also climbed up the roof of the bus. The bus started for Assandh at 9 a.m. It was a frightening experience for me to travel on the roof of the bus but I thanked God when I reached Assandh and got down the bus.
14. When I Was Punished By My Teacher
I will never forget the day when I was punished by my teacher. It was the period of English. Our English teacher Sh. Ved Parkash Khanna was teaching us. The chapter was boring. I thought of having some fun. I made a paper aeroplane. When the teacher turned his back to write on he black-board, I flew the aeroplane. I wanted to send it to my friend sitting in the last row. But due to wind, the paper aeroplane flew towards the teacher. It settled on his bald head. All the boys of the class roared with laughter. The teacher became red with anger. From the comer of his eye, he had seen me flying the paper aeroplane. He took his stick and beat me. I felt pain but I tolerated it. It was my mistake. So I felt sorry and asked the teacher to forgive me. The teacher forgave me but I felt pained as I had been beaten before my class-fellows.
15. How I Felt When I Reached The Examination Hall Late
On 1st March, I set out of my house for taking my examination. It was the paper of English on that day. I went to the bus stand to catch the local bus. But due to rain, the local buses were not running on that day. I took a three-wheeler and asked the driver to rush me to the examination centre. But unluckily, a tyre of the three¬wheeler got burst on the way. I was worried as the time for the examination was drawing near. Luckily, I saw one of my friends going on a cycle. I asked him to give me a lift. He agreed, and I sat behind him on the bicycle. But the examination centre was far away. He tried his best but 1 reached the examination hall half an hour late. The examination had already started. Tears came into my eyes. But the Superintendent was a kind man. He told me not to worry and admitted me to the examination hall. His kind words gave me courage and I started writing my answers. I fared well in the examination. I will always remain indebted to that kind superintendent.
16. Watching A Cricket Match On T.V. Screen
Cricket has become a very popular game in our country. I am also fond of cricket. Recently 1 watched the one day cricket match between India and Pakistan for the World Cup. I remained sitting before the T.V. set for the whole day, watching the match. It is joyful to watch a cricket match on the T.V. screen. Three of my friends also came to my house. We four friends watched the cricket match together. It is a pleasure to see a cricket match alongwith our friends. We can gossip while watching the game. We can share our joy when Indian team plays well. The match between Pakistan and India was very interesting. India won the match by their superior batting and bowling. Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar and Gautam Gambhir batted well. But it was the bowling of Harbhajan and Shri Kant which brought us victory.
17. How I Helped The Victims Of An Accident
Last Sunday there was an accident in our city. A bus collided with a truck. Six bus passengers died at once. More than twenty passengers were wounded. Ten of them were in a serious condition. I was passing by that area when the accident occurred. 1 at once decided to help the injured passengers. I stopped the taxis and rickshaws and requested them to take the passengers to the hospital. In a few minutes all the ten seriously wounded passengers were taken to the hospital. The doctors at once attended to them. But five of these passengers immediately needed blood transfusion. Unluckily the blood was not available in the hospital. So I rushed to my college. 1 talked to my friends and told them about the accident. Within a few minutes seven boys agreed to donate blood. We all rushed to the hospital. We told the doctors to take our blood. Our blood was given to the seriously injured passengers and their lives were saved.
18. ‘Telephone : A Nuisance’
In today’s world demand of telephone as well as mobile phone is souring day-by-day. It has taken place of calenders, clocks, dictionary, etc. Apart from all its advantages, it has many disadvantages. The children these days are becoming addicted to mobile phones. They are getting serious brain disorders and personality disorders. It has started harming their health as they are becoming lazy. Their physical growth is hampered because they are stuck to mobile phones all the time. Sometimes while walking on the roads, people are used to talking on phone. They forget about road signals and meet serious accidents. It has harmed the social fabric of the society also. If there are five members in a family sitting in their drawing room, they have little time to talk to one another. Each one of them is busy with the mobile phone using facebook or twitter account. Thus telephone has become a nuisance to the modem society.
19. Corruption In Public Life
Corruption has become very common these days. This evil is spread in all fields of life. Taking and giving of bribes is a common thing now. Nobody feels any shame about it. In today’s life nothing can be done without bribes. In government offices, the clerks as well as officers openly demand bribes. We have become immoral. We are running after money all the time. This desire for more and more money has made us corrupt. But there is an urgent need to fight against corruption. We should neither demand nor give bribes. This is not only a legal crime but also a crime against morality. The government has made anti-comlption laws. But only laws cannot do anything. We must change our own character. We must fight against corruption. We should boycott those persons who are corrupt. They should be put to shame. Only then we can check the growing corruption.
20. My Experience At An Nss Camp
Last year, I attended an NSS Camp at village Kashipur. This camp was organised by the NSS unit of our school. The aim of the camp was to educate the villagers about cleanliness and adult education. The duration of the camp was fifteen days. We found that the villagers were illiterate. We taught them how to read and write. We met the Zamindar of the village. His name was Shibu Babu. We asked him to work for the welfare of the villagers. We taught the villagers how to keep their streets neat and clean. We went into the houses of
many persons. We also met Gafur. He was a very poor villager. But he was a kind man. He offered us tea. We enjoyed our NSS camp greatly. Time passed very fast. At last the camp came to end and we returned to our homes.
21. Helping The Flood Affected People
Last year, there were wide-spread floods in Haryana. Many areas were completely submerged in water. A great number of people became homeless. Their crops and houses were destroyed. There was a huge loss of life and property. Many water-borne disease were spread. However, many good people helped the victims of floods. A number of organizations came to the help of the flood affected people. A number of camps were organised. Here, people were given free food, shelter and medicines. Some teams of doctors went from village to village and distributed free medicines. Some people were trapped in their village. The government dropped food packets to them from helicopters. Some marooned people were saved with the help of boats.
22. When I Celebrated My Birthday
Last month, I celebrated my 16th birthday. It was celebrated with pomp and show. The big drawing room of our house was decorated beautifully. My father had invited all his close friends. I had invited all my class- fellows. Many families from our colony were invited. The birthday cake was big and beautifully made. Sixteen candles were put on it. These candles showed that it was my sixteenth birthday. I touched the feet of my parents and received their blessings. Then I blew out the sixteen candles one by one. All the guests shouted with joy, “Happy birthday to you.” Then I cut the birthday cake and distributed its small pieces among the guests. I got beautiful presents from my near and dear ones. My father had arranged an orchestra for this purpose. It presented very good programme of music. In the end, the guests were given a dinner. I will never forget my sixteenth birthday.
23. The Morning Scene In A Village
Life in a village is calm and peaceful. The morning scene in a village is very different from that in a city. In the village, the atmosphere is very peaceful. There is no noise or sound. The air is pure and fresh. Birds are chirping in the trees. Last week I went to one of my friends who lives in a village. I spent the night with him. In the morning, we went out for a walk. It was a pleasant experience. The farmers and labourers were going to work in the fields in the early morning. The sight of the crops waving in the wind gave me a lot of pleasure. We went to the river that lies beyond the village. In the morning light, the water of the river looked clean and sparkling. Some persons were taking bath in the river. We also took off our clothes and jumped into the river. The cool and fresh water refreshed our bodies and minds. Indeed the morning scene in a village is very pleasant.
24. A Visit To Rajghat
Rajghat is a great monument of Modem India. It is a sacred place. It is the place where the body of Mahatma Gandhi, Father of the Nation, was cremated. It is situated in Delhi on the banks of the Jamuna. It has become a place of pilgrimage. I went to see it along with my school friends. We went along a stony path that led us to the inner gates. Then we reached the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi. It is a mound covered with black stone slab. On the slab, the word “Hey Ram” are carved. These were the last words uttered by the Mahatma. We saw a variety of flowers all around and an air of peace appeared to be prevailing all over the place. We paid our homage to the great soul. This place is visited by all the foreign dignitaries who come to India. It is a place of utmost sanctity.
25. A Science Fair
Last week a science fair was organized in our school. It was organized by the Science Club of our school. The students and the teachers had worked hard for the fair. The fair was held in the big hall of the school. The District Education Officer inaugurated the Science Fair. The aim of the fair was to show the progress of our country in the field of science. Secondly, it aimed at creating interest for science among the students. In the fair, more than 12 items were on display. Most of these were working models. The model of the steam engine was wonderful. Then there were charts which showed how an atomic chain reaction takes place. The model of the space rocket was fascinating. The students who ran the different stalls, explained things with confidence. Apart from the students, people from the city also visited the fair. They were impressed by it. The District Education Officer appreciated the work done by the students and the teachers.
26. An Ideal Citizen
The greatness of a country depends on the quality of its citizens. An ideal citizen fights for his rights. But he first performs his duties and then demands his rights. An ideal citizen knows the value of his vote. Therefore, he votes for the most deserving candidate no matter to which party he belongs. An ideal citizen is broad-minded. He does not hate the people belonging to the other castes or religions. An ideal citizen follows the path of reason. He is not a slave to old customs and traditions. He is ready to adopt the good wherever he finds it and give up the evil wherever it may be. An ideal citizen always keeps hjmself away from evil. Because he does no wrong, he is fearless and always holds his head high. An ideal citizen is law-abiding and has respect for the rights of his fellow-citizens. He is hard working and earns his living only through honest means. It is on such ideal citizens that the future of a country depends.
27. Knowledge Is Power
Gone are the days when might was right. There is no doubt that a man who is physically strong and whose purse is full, commands power over others. But the power of knowledge is greater. A man of knowledge can overcome even wealthy persons.
Knowledge enables man to discriminate between right and wrong, between good and bad. It enables man to face dangers and difficulties with courage and confidence. It gives him mental, moral and spiritual advancement. In the past man lived in caves in the jungles. He was afraid of animals. But as he gained knowledge, he gained mastery over nature. He gained mastery over wild beasts. Today he can control the forces of nature. He has landed on the moon. Nothing remains unknown to him. He has become a great scientist, a noble artist and a mighty creator of things. Advancement of civilization and culture would be impossible without knowledge, Thus, knowledge is power.
28. My Favqurite Teacher
I read in S.D. High School, Ferozpur. There are twenty teachers in my school. They are very good and hard working. I like them all. But Sh. Bharat Bhushan is my favourite teacher. He teaches us English. He is an M.A.B.Ed. He is about forty years old. He is active and good looking. He is quite healthy. He has black hair and bright eyes. He is Very popular in the school. All the students love him. He also loves the students. He teaches in a good way. He has good habits. He gets up early in the morning. He wears simple but clean clothes. He is polite to all. He is very hard working. He is very regular. He is never late. He is an ideal teacher. He helps the poor students. He has written many books also. He is a good speaker. I love my teacher. May he live long !
29. Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi was a great son of India. He was a great leader. He was bom on 2nd October, 1869. His mother was a gentle lady. His father was the Diwan of a state. He passed his matriculation examination. He went to England for higher studies. He passed law. He became a barrister. Then he came back to India. Mahatma Gandhi went to South Africa. He worked for the good of the Indians living there. Then he came back to India. He fought for our freedom. He went to jail many times. He got India freed. India became free in 1947. People called him Bapu with love. He loved truth. He worked for the poor people and the Harijans. He was assassinated on 30th January, 1948. Mahatma Gandhi was a great Indian. We can never forget him.
30. Claboad Accident
In March last year, I was going to Delhi. The bus was going very fast. Near Bahadurgarh, the driver saw a boy crossing the road. In order to save the boy, he turned to the left. But as the bus was very fast, he could not control it. He struck against a way side tree and turned turtle. I thought that my end had come. There were cries of men, women and children. But it was a miracle that no life was lost. Some of the passengers received minor injuries. Luckily, I escaped without any injury. All the passengers came out of the upside down bus. There was a doctor among the passengers. He had some medicines with him. He gave first aid to the injured passengers. After about one hour, we boarded another bus and resumed our journey, I thanked God for saving me and others.
31 .Road Safety
Today in India our roads have become much overloaded by vehicles. While being on the road, road safety is very necessary. Today road accidents are the leading cause of deaths in India. Thousands of people lose their lives in road accidents every year in our country. If road users are well aware of road safety rules, the number of deaths in road accidents can be reduced. Everyone should learn the road traffic and safety rules at a very early age to perform safer behaviours in the later life. Everyone going on the road, especially drivers, must be to the left and let other vehicles pass on the opposition direction to the right.
Drivers should be in slow speed while bending or turning on the roads. People should take extra precaution while going on the over-crowded roads. Bikers or people using two wheel vehicles must wear helmets of superior quality. Speed of the vehicles should be within the speed limits and slow especially in the areas of school, hospital, colony etc. Every vehicle on the road should maintain the right distance among them \o avoid accidents. Everyone using road should be well aware of the road signs and must follow traffic rules. All the road safety rules and regulations must be in mind while travelling.
32. Road Safety Rules For Children
According to the statistics it is found that there are most of the road accidents in which children are involved, so they are at high risk than other age group people. Children are children, no one can be sure about what they will do next at home or other crowded places especially road during traffic situation. They must be taught some of the basic road safety rules. Parents should teach their children to be extra attentive and look left and right before crossing the road. They should always cross the roads by holding hands of their elders or friends.
When they are walking on foot on the road they should walk only on the footpath. They should never run on the road. They need to be more cautious on the road without getting distracted by anything. They should be taught to only cross the roads at crossroads after seeing traffic signals for pedestrians. They must be aware of the meaning of colours-red means stop, green means go and yellow means also stop or be ready to stop or start. Children should be taught not to play on the road. They should not use earphones or other music listening instruments while riding bicycles on the road. Parents should follow all the road safety rules and traffic rules while driving vehicles to establish good examples in front of their children as they are first example in the lives of their kids.
33. A Hot Summer Day
It was the day of 25th May. The sky was all clear. The sun rose very brightly. From the very morning the sun started showering fire. It was very hot that day. There was no sign of air any where. Unfortunately the electricity supply failed due to high temperature. There was burning heat that day. Human beings, animals and birds-all seemed restless. All were searching for shade. The streets looked deserted. Everyone was praying God for a shower of rain. But it seemed that God was with the sun. It was evening by then. The sun set. But even after the sun set there was heat in the atmosphere. At about 9p.m. a cool breeze started blowing. It was a blessing for everyone. It was a hard hot summer day.
34. Birthday Party
Last Sunday, I attended a birthday party of my friend Somesh. He arranged his birthday party in the hotel ‘The Palm’. The scene of the party was very beautiful. Our all friends were wearing new clothes. Somesh was looking very smart. I wished him for his birthday and gave a birthday present to him. When he cut the cake all of us sang a birthday song for him. Then we had some refreshment. The musicians played a party song and requested to all friends to come for dance. One of our friends gave a beautiful performance of his dance. Then we went for dinner. The food was very tasty. Before leaving I wished my friend again. I reached home at 10.00 pm. It was a great day for me.