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  NCERT Solutions For Class 11 English Snapshot Chapter 5 – The Tale of Melon City (Vikram Seth) Summary The poem commences by portraying the King's directive to construct an arch. When the King rode under the arch, it struck his head, causing his crown to fall due to its low construction. Deeming it dishonorable, the King orders the chief of builders to be executed. The chief shifts the blame to the workmen, who, in turn, attribute the issue to the bricks. The mason, facing execution, accuses the architect. The architect, brought to the Royal Court, indirectly implicates the King in the arch's faulty construction. The initially placid King becomes angry and summons the wisest man in the country, an elderly individual unable to see or walk. According to him, the arch must be hanged. However, a minister protests, arguing that punishing something that touched the King's head would be shameful. The crowd, along with the King, concurs. To appease the restless crowd, t...

  NCERT Solutions For Class 11 English Snapshot Chapter 4 – Birth (A. J. Cronin) Summary The lesson commences with Andrew heading home after an unpleasant encounter with his girlfriend, Christine. Upon reaching home around midnight, he encounters Joe Morgan waiting outside. Joe and Susan are anticipating the birth of their child. Joe, too anxious to go inside, briefs Andrew on the situation. Andrew enters alone, realizing there is some time before the delivery. Susan's wise but tense mother offers him tea. During this moment, Andrew contemplates his relationship with Christine, reflecting on the challenges faced by his friends in their own relationships. Despite these challenges, he envisions marriage as a peaceful and joyful union, creating an internal conflict.   Susan's mother shares Susan's concern due to the complexity of the situation. After the delivery, the child is born lifeless. Faced with the dilemma of attending to the child or the unconscious mo...

  NCERT Solutions For Class 11 English Snapshot Chapter 3 – Mother’s Day (J. B. Priestley) Summary The play commences with two friends engaged in a candid conversation at Mrs. Pearson's residence. Mrs. Fitzgerald, while telling Mrs. Pearson's fortune, offers advice on how to handle her situation. Mrs. Pearson expresses her frustration with her family, highlighting how they fail to value or appreciate her constant efforts for them. Despite being available around the clock, her family members issue orders without expressing gratitude. Mrs. Fitzgerald encourages her to assert herself as the woman of the house, but Mrs. Pearson, maintaining her sweet and innocent demeanor, hesitates to bring discomfort to her family. She continues to tolerate their behavior, unsure of where to begin disciplining them.   Mrs. Fitzgerald proposes a plan to switch their bodies secretly, allowing Mrs. Fitzgerald to assume Mrs. Pearson's role without the family's knowledge. Initial...

  NCERT Solutions For Class 11 English Snapshot Chapter 2 – The Address (Margo Minco) Summary Upon ringing the doorbell at Number 46, Marconi Street, where Mrs. Dorling resided, the main character received a chilly reception, and it took Mrs. Dorling a considerable amount of time to recognize her. Mrs. Dorling, under the impression that everyone in the protagonist's family had perished, inquired if there were others accompanying her. Despite the protagonist's request to enter, Mrs. Dorling adamantly refused and suggested a return visit at a later time. Notably, the protagonist identified her mother's green cardigan, worn by Mrs. Dorling.   Contemplating her journey back to the train station, the protagonist reflected on her mother's previous discussions about Mrs. Dorling, an acquaintance who, during the war, would visit their home and safeguard their belongings in case they had to abandon the place. Describing Mrs. Dorling's physical features, the pro...

  NCERT Solutions For Class 11 English Snapshot Chapter 1 – The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse (William Saroyan) Summary Aram and Mourad, two economically disadvantaged boys belonging to the Armenian Garoghlanian family, renowned for their honesty since the eleventh century, found themselves in an extraordinary situation. One early morning, as Aram blissfully dreamed, his cousin Mourad appeared at his window accompanied by a stunning white horse. Aram, initially skeptical, couldn't believe the reality of the horse in the faint light outside. Due to their poverty, he doubted the horse could be theirs and speculated whether Mourad had stolen it.   Mourad invited Aram for a ride, urging haste before the world awoke. Aram, quickly dressing, jumped out of the window to join Mourad on the horse. They traversed the familiar landscapes of Walnut Avenue, a region marked by its aged countryside.   After some time, Mourad requested Aram to dismount, expressing...

  NCERT Solutions For Class 11 English Hornbill Chapter 5 – Silk Road (Nick Middleton) Summary The main character desired to undertake the kora at Mount Kailash and enlisted Tsetan as the driver for the journey. As a parting gesture, Lhamo presented him with a long-sleeved sheepskin coat. Daniel accompanied him until Darchen.   Commencing the journey, Tsetan opted for a southwest shortcut, a direct path to Mount Kailash involving the crossing of high mountain passes. Tsetan assured that the absence of snow wouldn't pose any issues. Along the way, they encountered gazelles, a herd of wild asses, and shepherds tending their flocks.   Upon reaching a hill, they passed dark tents serving as homes for nomads, guarded by Tibetan mastiffs with imposing jaws. These dogs chased their car as they neared the tents. Upon entering the valley, they were greeted by snow-capped mountains, icy rivers, and roads with sharper turns and bumps. Tsetan, navigating in third g...

  NCERT Solutions For Class 11 English Hornbill Chapter 4 – The Adventure (Jayant Narlikar) Summary Jayant Narlikar skillfully crafted "The Adventure" in a captivating and enlightening manner, offering students a seamless blend of history and science. The narrative unfolds as Professor Gaitonde, a historian, inexplicably embarks on a journey through time, thrust into a past Mumbai that defies all familiarity.   The contemporary Mumbai he encounters starkly contrasts with its actual state. Disembarking at the Victoria Terminus Station, he is surprised by its pristine condition. The train coaches bear the inscription 'Greater Bombay Metropolitan Railway,' manned by Anglo-Indians and a handful of British officers.   Venturing beyond the station, Gaitonde is confronted by the East India Company Headquarters and structures dominated by British brands and banks, notably absenting his son's workplace at Forbes. Determined to unravel the mystery, he seek...

  NCERT Solutions For Class 11 English Hornbill Chapter 3 – Discovering Tut: The Saga Continues (A.R. Williams) Summary   "Continuing the Tutankhamun Saga" is a chapter that delves deep into the life of Tutankhamun, the final ruler of the formidable Pharaoh Dynasty in Egypt, offering profound insights. Tutankhamun, a teenager at the time of his mysterious death, ruled Egypt and its empire for centuries, with some speculating that he might have been murdered.   In 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered Tutankhamun's tomb after years of searching. Eighty years later, Tutankhamun's mummified remains were subjected to a CT scan, aiming to unravel the mysteries of his life and death through forensic reconstruction.   Amenhotep III, Tutankhamun's father or grandfather, wielded immense power as a Pharaoh, reigning for four decades. His successor, Amenhotep IV, later known as Akhenaten, initiated a peculiar period in Egypt's history. ...

  NCERT Solutions For Class 11 English Hornbill Chapter 2 – We’re Not Afraid to Die… If We Can All Be Together (Gorden Cook and Alan East) Summary The narrator and his wife decide to embark on a global journey reminiscent of the renowned Captain James Cook. Over the past 16 years, they have dedicated themselves to preparing and honing their seafaring skills. Acquiring a 23-meter, 30-ton wooden-hulled ship named Wave Walker, they subject it to testing in challenging weather conditions for several months. In July 1976, their voyage commences from Plymouth, England. The initial leg, sailing from Africa to Cape Town, proves to be a pleasant journey. Before heading east, the narrator enlists the assistance of two crewmen, Larry Vigil and Herb Seigler, to navigate the treacherous Southern Indian Ocean. Encountering formidable and alarming waves on the second day, they manage to cover 35,000 kilometers east of Cape Town by December 25. Despite facing adverse weather conditi...

  NCERT Solutions For Class 12 English Vistas Chapter 6 – Memories of childhood Summary Part 1 The Cutting of My Long Hair The narrative commences with Zitkala's initial experience at the Carlisle Indian School, an institution designed for Native Americans to assimilate into mainstream American culture by relinquishing their own heritage. Zitkala expresses her discomfort when the school authorities confiscate her shawl before entering the dining hall. She questions the conformity of other Indian girls, who, in her opinion, compromise their modesty by wearing tight clothes that reveal their entire body shape, along with having their hair cut short, a practice she deems undesirable. According to Zitkala, her mother had told her that only cowards or mourners should have their hair shaved off. As the story unfolds, Zitkala and her peers are escorted to the dining hall, where she attracts the attention of a fair-skinned woman due to her failure to adhere to table manners....

  NCERT Solutions For Class 12 English Vistas Chapter 5 – On the Face of It. (Susan Hill) Summary The narrative commences with a teenage boy entering a garden, his face bearing the scars of an accident involving acid, leaving one side disfigured. Seeking refuge due to the fear of societal ridicule, he stumbles upon the presence of an elderly man, Mr. Lamb, the garden's owner. Despite contemplating departure, Derry is urged to stay by Mr. Lamb, who graciously welcomes him and dismisses any guilt for the unauthorized entry. Derry, burdened by the belief that people despise his appearance and fear him, engages in a conversation with Mr. Lamb. The exchange reveals Derry's fears, depression, and resentment towards his condition. In contrast, Mr. Lamb, sharing his own challenge of a tin leg, emphasizes a positive outlook on life. The two gradually form a friendship, and Mr. Lamb invites Derry to assist in harvesting crab apples. As their rapport deepens, a conflict aris...

  NCERT Solutions For Class 12 English Vistas Chapter 4 – The Enemy (Pearl S Buck) Summary The Enemy unfolds in Japan during World War II, where an injured American soldier washes ashore near the residence of Dr. Sadao Hoki, a Japanese surgeon. Despite Dr. Sadao's experience living in America and practicing a modern profession, his family adheres to traditional Japanese customs. Faced with a moral quandary, Dr. Sadao deliberates whether to leave the American soldier to perish, return him to the sea, hand him over to the military, or save his life. Despite reservations, he brings the soldier home and resolves to save him. However, the presence of an enemy disrupts the tranquility of his family life, with his wife opposing the idea of treating the soldier. The household servants also voice dissent and depart, yet Dr. Sadao shelters, operates on, and rescues the soldier. To evade accusations of harboring an enemy, Dr. Sadao confides in a general within the Japanese mi...

  NCERT Solutions For Class 12 English Vistas Chapter 3 – Journey to the end of Earth (Tishani Doshi) Summary The comprehensive summary of "Journey to the End of the Earth" offers an insightful exploration of Tishani Joshi's travelogue recounting her expedition to Antarctica. Guided by Geoff Green, known for leading educational trips, the author embarks on a voyage aboard a Russian vehicle, delving into the educational depths of the Earth's end. This journey becomes a platform for educational purposes and personal discovery. Traversing about 100 hours via car, plane, and ship, the author's primary goal is an in-depth comprehension of Antarctica's intricacies. During her two-week stay, she observes the desolate landscape, where 90% of Earth's ice resides, devoid of trees or structures, embraced by constant austral summer light and profound silence. The narrative delves into historical revelations, exploring the distant past of a unified lan...

  NCERT Solutions For Class 12 English Vistas Chapter 2 – The Tiger King (Kalki)   Summary The narrative revolves around Maharaja Sir Jilani Hung Bahadur of Pratibandapuram. Astrologers, when he was merely ten days old, foretold his future demise at the jaws of a tiger. Astonishingly, the infant prince quipped, "Let tigers beware!" His upbringing mirrored that of a typical royal child, nurtured on white cow’s milk, cared for by an English nanny, and exposed to English films. Upon ascending the throne at twenty, the Maharaja learned of this ominous prophecy. Determined to avert fate, he embarked on a tiger-hunting spree and outlawed tiger hunts in his realm. Astrologers warned of the 100th tiger, cautioning even after slaying 99, he should remain vigilant. During a visit by a senior British officer who sought a tiger hunt, the Maharaja refused, instead gifting the officer's wife fifty diamond rings worth three lakh rupees to pacify him. Over a decade, he...

  NCERT Solutions For Class 12 English Vistas Chapter 1 – The Third Level Summary In New York, the Grand Central Station has two levels. Nonetheless, Charley a 31-year-old city resident talks that there exists a third level. Also, he claims that he has been there. To talk about this problem he visits a psychiatrist friend. He calls it a “walking-dream wish fulfilment” and explains Charley’s psychology by saying that “the modern world is full of fear, insecurity, war, and worry…..” and everybody wants to escape to some “temporary refuge from reality.” As for him, hobbies like stamp collection is an indicator of this escape.At times the Grand Central Station seems like a maze to Charley. While taking the subway earlier he had lost his way a couple of times. One time he entered the lobby of the Roosevelt Hotel. While the other time he appeared at an office building that was three blocks away. However, this time he loses his way and something unique occurs. Charley visits the...