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51. Savar Cantonment Public School & College, Dhaka
Read the following text carefully and answer the questions 4 & 5.
Kazi Nazrul Islam (24 May, 1899-29 August, 1976) known popularly as Nazrul, was a Bengali poet, musician and revolutionary who pioneered poetic works exposing intense spiritual rebellion against fascism and oppression.
His poetry and nationalist activism earned him the popular title of Bidrohi Kobi” Accomplishing a large body of acclaimed works through his life, Nazrul is officially recognized as the national poet of Bangladesh. Born into a Bengali Muslim family, Nazrul received religious education and worked as a muazzin at a local mosque.
He learned of poetry, drama, and literature while working with theatrical groups. After serving in the British Indian Army, Nazrul established himself as a journalist in Kolkata. He assailed the British Raj in India and preached revolution through his poetic works, such as “Bidrohi” and “Bhangar Gaan,” as well as his publication “Dhumketu.
” His impassioned activism in the Indian independence movement often led to his imprisonment by British authorities. While in prison, Nazrul wrote the “Rajbandir Jabanbandi”, exploring the life of the downtrodden masses of India, Nazrul worked for their emancipation.
Nazrul’s writings explore them such as love, freedom, and revolution. He opposed all bigotry, including religious and gender. Throughout his career, Nazrul wrote short stories, novels, and essays but he is best known for his poems, in which he pioneered new forms such as Bengali ghazals.
Nazrul, wrote and composed music for his nearly 4000 songs, collectively known as Nazrul Geeti. At the age of 43, he began suffering from an unknown disease, losing his voice and memory.
It caused Nazrul’s health to decline steadily and forced him to live in isolation for many years. Invited by the government of Bangladesh, Nazrul and his family moved to Dhaka in 1972 where he died in 1976.
- Complete the following table with the information given in the passage.
| Who/What | Event | Time/Place |
| Kazi Nazrul | born | (i) ………………… |
| He | (ii) ………………. | at a local mosque |
| (iii) ……………… | ruled India | nearly 200 years |
| Nazrul’s poetry | was written | (iv) …………….. |
| This great poet | (v) ……………….. | 1976 |
- Read the passage again and write true or false beside the following statements. Give answers for the false statements.
(a) Many people rebelled against fascism and oppression before Nazrul.
(b) Bidrohi is a poem.
(c) Nazrul could not write anything in prison.
(d) The number of songs written by Nazrul is more than 3,000.
(e) Nazrul could not speak after he was 43.
52. Safiuddin Sarker Academy & College, Gazipur
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions 4 & 5.
Bangladesh is an independent country. It came into being in 1971. It did not come automatically. In 1947 Pakistan became independent consisting of East and West Pakistan. Bangladesh was then East Pakistan. From the very beginning West Pakistan tried to exploit us.
They tried to deprive us of the mother language. In 1952 we established our right through Language Movement. Later the election of 1954, the Education Movement of 1962, Mass Movement of 1969 and the Election of 1970 were our glorious achievements.
In 1971 the military govt. did not transfer the power to the majority party. Rather on 25th March 1971 the Pak Army started killing Bangalees brutally. As a result, our War of Freedom began. On 17 April, Acting Govt. of Bangladesh was formed at Meherpur.
The members of Army, Navy, Police, E.P.R. of East Pakistan and young people joined the freedom fight. After nine months of struggle we were able to achieve complete independence defeating the Pakistan Army on 16 December, 1971. The 16th December is our Victory Day.
- Complete the following table with the information from the given passage.
| Who/What | Where | How/By | When |
| Independence | in Bangladesh | glorious | (i) ………… |
| (ii) ……….. | Bangladesh | 1952 | |
| Acting Govt. of Bangladesh | (iii) …………. | 17 April | |
| 16th December | Bangladesh | (iv) ……………. | |
| Mass Movement | Bangladesh | glorious | (v) …………….. |
- Read the following passage again and write true or false beside the following statements. Give answers for the false statements.
(a) Bangladesh became independent in 1952.
(b) After independence of Pakistan, Bangladesh was then a part of Pakistan and named East Pakistan.
(c) From the beginning West Pakistan tried to support us.
(d) The movements of 1952, 1962, 1969 and 1971 were very important for achieving our independence.
(e) 16 December, 1971 is our Victory Day.
53. Gazipur Cantonment Board Inter High School, Gazipur
Read the following text carefully and answer the questions 4 & 5.
When William Shakespeare was a small boy, no one could have guessed that he would become the most famous writer of all time. His books have been translated into dozens of languages and his plays have been performed in almost all the countries of the world. And yet, in spite of his fame, our knowledge of much of his life remains extremely limited.
Although by tradition his birth is celebrated on 23rd April. 1564, the exact date of his birth is unknown. Nor do we know very much about his childhood. We can only assume that he lived with his family in Stratford and went to the local grammar school.
At the age of eithteen, he married Anne Hathway, a farmer’s daughter who was eight years older than he was. They had three children during the next three years. From then on, there is a gap of about seven years in our information about William.
According to some people, he became a sailor. Others say that he had troubled with the police and had to leave Stratford and go to London to avoid arrest. What we know is that in 1592 he was a well known actor and playwright.
In 1594, he joined a new theatre company which performed at the Globe Theatre. The theatre was in the openair and performance took place in the afternoon if it did not rain. Of all his plays, “The Tempest” is said to be his greatest. It was finished in 1612 and is the last play he wrote.
After writing it, he retired to Stratford as a rich and famous man. He lived there quietly until his death on 23rd April, 1616, the same day as his traditional birthday.
- Complete the following table with the information given in the passage.
| Who/What | Events/Activity | Where/Whom | When |
| William Shakespeare | birth | Stratford | (i) ………………….. |
| He | married | (ii) ………….. | 1582 |
| He | (iii) ……………….. | 1592 | |
| He | died | (iv) ………….. | 1616 |
| The Tempest | completed | (v) …………… |
- Read the passage again and write true or false beside the following statements. Give answers for the false statements.
(a) The supposed birthday of William Shakespeare is 23rd April, 1564.
(b) Shakespeare had three children.
(c) Anne Hathaway was the daughter of a farmer.
(d) Shakespeare joined the Globe Theatre Company in 1592.
(e) His writings have been translated into many languages.
54. Rani Bilashmoni Govt. Boys’ High School, Gazipur
Read the following text carefully and answer the questions 4 & 5.
Cricket is one of the most popular games. The first World Cup Cricket tournament was held in England in 1975. The West Indies won the trophy. The 2nd and the 3rd tournaments were also held in England in 1979 and 1983 respectively.
The West Indies and India won these two World Cup Tournaments respectively. In 1987 Pakistan and India were the host countries and Australia and New Zealand.
The World Cup Cricket Tournament of 1999 had been held in England. Bangladesh participated in this tournament for the first time. It was the last tournament of the 20th century.
- Complete the following table with the information given in the passage.
| What/Events | When | Were/Venue | Winner |
| 1st World Cup Tournament | 1975 | England | the West Indies |
| 2nd World Cup | 1979 | England | (i) …………… |
| 3rd World Cup | 1983 | (ii) ……………. | India |
| 4th World Cup | 1987 | India and Pakistan | (iii) …………….. |
| 5th World Cup | 1992 | (iv) ………………. | Pakistan |
| Bangladesh first participated in World Cup | (v) ………….. | England |
- Read the passage again and write true or false beside the following statements. If false, give the correct information.
(a) The West Indies was the host country of the first World Cup Cricket Tournament.
(b) The West Indies won the first and the Second World Cup Cricket.
(c) Australia won the World Cup Cricket in England.
(d) Australia and New Zealand were the host countries of 4th World Cup Cricket Tournament.
(e) Bangladesh participated in the World Cup in 1999.
55. Faridpur Zilla School, Faridpur
Read the following text carefully and answer the questions 4 & 5.
Sultan Mahmud, son of Subuktagin was born in 971 AD. He began to invade India in 1000 AD. The early wars were against Jaypal and other kings of the Punjab. In 1008 AD he won a great victory over Anandapal, Jaypal’s son. It is said that he led 17 campaigns in India. Of the India provinces he conquered, he retained only the Punjab. He died in 1030.
Twenty years after his death a new Muslim kingdom grew up in the hills of Ghor. Soon after a war broke out between Ghazni and Ghor in which Ghazni was captured and burnt. A little later 1173 AD Sultan Ghiasuddin of Ghor annexed Ghazni and Kabul and placed them in charge of his brother Muhammad of Ghor.
He took Multan and Sindh. He captured Lahore in 1186. Four years after capturing Lahore he first invaded the Gangetic basin. As he advanced towards Delhi, he was met and defeated by Prithiraj at a battle in the Punjab but Muhammad returned the very next year.
- Complete the following table with the information given in the passage.
| Who/What | Event | Time |
| Sultan Mahmud | (i) ……………. | 971 AD |
| (ii) ……………… | invaded by Mahmud | 1000 AD |
| Anandapal | defeated by Sultan Mahmud | (iii) ……………… |
| Sultan Ghiasuddin | (iv) …………… | 1186 |
| (v) ……………… | invaded by Ghiasuddin | 1186 |
- Read the passage again and write true or false. If False, give the correct answer.
(a) Sultan Mahmud started invading India in 971 AD.
(b) Sultan’s early wars took place in Punjab.
(c) Sultan led more than 27 campaigns in India.
(d) Lahore was occupied by Mohammad of Ghor.
(e) Finally, Prithiraj was defeated by Muhammad.
- অষ্টম শ্রেণি-JSC এর অনুধাবনমূলক প্রশ্ন ও উত্তর
- JSC : শরৎচন্দ্র চট্টোপাধ্যায়‘র জীবনী ও জ্ঞানমূলক প্রশ্নগুলোর উত্তর
- JSC : শরৎচন্দ্র চট্টোপাধ্যায়‘র জীবনী ও সৃজনশীল প্রশ্নগুলোর উত্তর
- JSC : শরৎচন্দ্র চট্টোপাধ্যায়‘র জীবনী ও সৃজনশীল প্রশ্নোত্তর
- অষ্টম শ্রেণি: শরৎচন্দ্র চট্টোপাধ্যায়‘র জীবনী ও সৃজনশীল প্রশ্নোত্তর
Answer
51. Savar Cantonment Public School & College, Dhaka
4. (i) On 24 May 1899; (ii) worked as a muazzin; (iii) The British; (i) in prison; (v) died in.
5. (a) False. Nazrul rebelled against fascism and oppression.
(b)True.
(c)False. In prison, Nazrul wrote the ‘Rajbandir Jabanbandi’.
(d)False. The number of songs written by Nazrul is nearly 4000.
(e)True.
52. Safiuddin Sarker Academy & College, Gazipur
4. (i) 1971; (ii) Language Movement; (iii) Meherpur; (iv) defeating the Pakistan Army; (v) 1969.
5. (a) False. Bangladesh became independent in 1971.
(b)True.
(c)False. From the beginning West Pakistan tried to exploit us.
(d)True.
(e)True.
53. Gazipur Cantonment Board Inter High School, Gazipur
4. (i) 1564 (ii) Anne Hathway; (ii) well known actor and playwright; (iv) Stratford; (v) 1612.
5. (a) True.
(b)True.
(c)True.
(d)False. In 1592, he was a well known actor and playwright.
(e)True.
54. Rani Bilashmoni Govt. Boys’ High School, Gazipur
4. (i) the West Indies; (ii) in England; (iii) Australia; (iv) Australia and New Zealnd; (v) 1999.
5. (a) False. England was the host country of the first World Cup Cricket Tournament.
(b)True.
(c)False. Australia won the World Cup Cricket in India and Pakistan.
(d)False. India and Pakistan were the host countries then.
(e)True.
55. Faridpur Zilla School, Faridpur
4. (i) born; (ii) India; (iii) 1000 AD; (iv) captured Lahore; (v) Lahore.
5. (a) False. Sultan Mahmud started invading India in 1000 AD.
(b)True.
(c)False. Sultan led 17 campaigns in India.
(d)False. Lahore was occupied by Sultan Ghiasuddin of Ghor.
(e)True.
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