10th class-cbse english (NCERT BOOK-Footprints without feet)( Long answers) chapter- 6 (The making of a scientist)(Robert W. Peterson)

 

Making of a Scientist.


Important questions for board examination.


Answer the following questions in about 100 to 150 words.


Q) Analyse the character of Richard Ebright in your own word.

Ans)  Richard Ebright was very good observer and collector. In kinder garden he collected butterflies. He also collected rocks, fossils and coins.

He had a driving curiosity along with a bright mind. The book ‘The travels of monarch X' opened a new world to him. He started raising butterflies and tagging them.

He was a boy who learnt from his failures. In 7th standard when he could not win the prize, he was not disappointed. Rather he analysed and learnt that winners needed real scientific experimentation. Next year he corrected himself and got the prize.

 Later he used this method of scientific inquiry to solve many more problems like reason behind 12 gold spots on monarch pupa, secret of similarity between viceroy and monarch butterflies, the study of DNA structure and finally the theory of cell.

Besides science he had interest in many other things like debate, speech delivery and photography. He was a balanced man.

Q) What role did Ebright’s mother play in making him grow as a scientist?

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Q) Write the character sketch of Ebright's mother.

Ans) Richard Ebright spent his childhood in the north of reading, Pennsylvania. His father died when he was only three years old. His mother looked after him.

He had a scientific bend of mind since his childhood. His mother recognised it and encouraged him to pursue all activities that led him to become a great scientist. She took him to different trips and provided him an exposure to the nature. She bought him various scientific equipments  like telescope, microscope, camera etc. 

She bought a book ‘the travel of monarch X' for him. This book was a turning point for him. A new dimension to his scientific experimentation was added. His mother developed the base for the future launch of a bright scientist.

More questions for practice.

Q) “Failure is a step towards success.” How did a failure in the first competition help Ebright in becoming a successful scientist?

Q) What are the qualities that go into the making of a scientist?

Q) The book ‘the travel of Monarch X' opened the world of science to him.” Elaborate.

Q) Mention all the achievements of Richard Ebright.

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