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Class 8 English Chapter 15 Bibha Chowdhuri: The Beam of Light that Lit the Path for Women in Indian Science Worksheet with Answers
Class 8 English Bibha Chowdhuri: The Beam of Light that Lit the Path for Women in Indian Science Worksheet
Class 8 English Chapter 15 Worksheet – Class 8 Bibha Chowdhuri: The Beam of Light that Lit the Path for Women in Indian Science Worksheet
Let us do these activities before we read
I. Work in pairs. A large number of scientists of international repute have shown their merit in various fields. Complete the word web given below and write the names of at least six famous International scientists.
II. The pictures of 6 famous Indian scientists are given below. Write their names in the space provided below the photographs. What do you know about their work?
Write why these 6 Indian scientists, shown above, are famous.
1. _______________________________
2. _______________________________
3. _______________________________
4. _______________________________
5. _______________________________
Let us discuss
I. Some statements about the life of Bibha Chowdhuri are given below. You have to write whether they are TRUE or FALSE in the boxes given against the statements.
1. Bibha Chowdhuri was a nuclear scientist.
2. Bibha was India’s first woman physicist.
3. Bibha’s rise as a scientist was a very easy and smooth affair.
4. Bibha worked under the celebrated Nobel laureate Patrick M. S. Blackett.
5. Bibha was never nominated for the Nobel Prize in 1950.
6. Bibha could never manage to join the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research.
Think beyond
I. Read the given extracts and answer the questions
1. At a time when Indian women struggled to seek knowledge and equitable access to education, Bibha Chowdhuri emerged as a rare beam of light-a woman who defied the odds and lit a path for others to follow. Born in 1913 in Kolkata, in an India that still followed the traditional path. Bibha’s story was anything but ordinary. She was a scientist who rose not only against the societal expectations of women but also amidst the towering giants of science—men whose names the world would come to celebrate, while hers was whispered only in the halls of those who recognised her brilliance.
(i) Which of the following statements is NOT true?
(a) Women could easily get an education during Bibha’s time
(b) Bibha could easily make her place amidst the towering scientists of the country.
(c) Bibha’s brilliance was openly admired by male-dominated society.
(d) Bibha lit a path for others to follow
(ii) Why was Bibha’s achievement special?
_______________________________
(iii) Complete the following sentence suitably.
Bibha’s name was not as famous as her follow scientists because.
_______________________________
(iv) State whether the following opinion is a fact or an opinion.
Bibha Chowdhuri defied the odds and lit a path for others to follow.
_______________________________
2. In an era marked by towering scientific discoveries, Bibha was often on the cusp of greatness but remained in the shadows of her male counterparts. Her most notable contribution was the discovery of pi-mesons, a subatomic particle. Her nomination for a Nobel Prize in 1950 by Erwin Schrodinger, though unsuccessful, reflected her remarkable talent. Her life, full of challenges and struggles, was marked by an uphill battle to be heard and seen in the field of science. Chowdhuri never received any awards during her lifetime, but continued her work tirelessly.
(i) Which of the following reflected Bibha’s remarkable talent?
(a) Her birth in Kolkata
(b) Her nomination for a Nobel Prize
(c) Her discovery of the pi-meson
(d) Her work under Erwin Schrodinger
(ii) Complete the following sentence.
Chowdhuri’s work was not recognized during her time as she did not receive
_______________________________
(iii) What debility was faced by Bibha, being a woman?
_______________________________
(iv) The phrase the cusp of ‘greatness’ suggests that
_______________________________
II. Answer the following questions.
Question 1.
Bibha was born in 1913. What was the condition of women’s education at that time?
_______________________________
Question 2.
What was the branch of Physics in which Bibha specialized and got a Ph.D.?
_______________________________
Question 3.
It is very hard for women to shine in the scientific field. Do you agree with this statement?
_______________________________
Question 4.
Name a scientific organization in India where women scientists are leaders. Who is called the ‘Rocket Woman of India’?
_______________________________
Question 5.
That women in India were not able to get recognition in the field of science, is a recurring theme in this lesson. What was the reason for this?
_______________________________
Question 6.
Who nominated Bibha for the Nobel Prize? What scientific discovery did she make?
_______________________________
Question 7.
How is the future of women scientists in India?
_______________________________
Let us learn
I. Complete the crossword puzzle by filling in the antonyms of the words given below the grid. You may refer to the text.
Across
1. centre
2. surrender
3. certain
4. despise
Down
5. marginal
6. obey
7. gentle
8. extinguish
II. Substitute the underlined phrase in the sentences with the suitable words from the box given below.
| equitable, pivotal, remarkable, legacy, decade, radiant |
1. Resources must be distributed in a fair and just manner. ____________
2. The student’s performance was extraordinary in nature. ____________
3. The government has to play a crucial and proactive role in the development of the nation. ____________
4. The Professor left behind an inheritance that was appreciated for a very long time. ____________
5. When he emerged from the saloon his face looked shining and bright ____________
6. After nearly ten years of excellent performance, the sportsman retired ____________
III. The words ‘professorship’,’ mentorship’, and ‘leadership’ are used in the text. These words are made by adding the suffix ‘ship’ to the words professor, mentor, and leader. Similarly, we can make words by adding suffixes ‘able’, ‘less’, and ‘ing’, to certain words.
Now make words by adding these suffixes. One has been done for you.
1. shame + less = shameless
2. tire + ____________ = ____________
3. do + ____________ = ____________
4. remark + ____________ = ____________
5. suit + ____________ = ____________
6. fruit + ____________ = ____________
7. check + ____________ = ____________
8. drink + ____________ = ____________
IV. The abbreviations -ISRO and STEM-used in the text are called acronyms because they can be expanded into the full form.
The grid given below has acronyms for the following expansions. Circle them in the grid.
1. United Nations Organization
2. North Atlantic Treaty Organization
3. Human Immuno-deficiency Virus
4. European Union
5. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
V. Using passive form of verbs. Complete the following paragraph with passive form of verbs given in the box below. (Remember that the verb must agree with the subject.)
| tell, give, not authorise, promote, increase, strengthen |
Raj was a promising marketing man. (1) ____________ He a responsible job in a multinational company. He (2) ____________ to increase the revenue of the company by introducing new plans. But he (3) ____________ to take independent decisions. Despite this, the sales of the company. (4) ____________ by him. Now, he (5) ____________ and made in-charge of a chain of stores. The company’s policies (6) ____________ further to satisfy the customers.
VI. Read the following report of a survey. Rewrite the report using passive verbs wherever necessary.
I made a survey to analyse the use of social media by students. I noted that students watched video’s for a long number of hours. They also spent much time in texting messages. I also noted that the students are not able to concentrate on studies. The students were wasting a large amount of time on their mobiles. We should do something urgently to reverse this trend. It will cause psychological problems to the students if they do not take precautions.
You may begin the paragraph like this.
A survey was conducted by ____________.
VII. Read the procedure given in the box for the conduct of elections in India. Complete the passage given below by choosing the correct answer from the options given.
The conduction of elections by the Election Commission of India involves some key steps.
First, the electoral rolls 1. ____________Then, the date of the elections 2. ____________The applications of the canditates 3. ____________to detect any malpractice. Next, on voting day, polling 4. ____________to ensure people cast their votes. Finally, the results 5. ____________on a particular date.
(i) A. are updated
B. were updated
C. is updated
D. updated
(ii) A. announced
B. were announced
C. is announced
D. are announced
(iii) A. are scrutinized
B. were scrutinized
C. scrutinized
D. is scrutinized
Let us listen
I. You will listen to a podcast read out by your teacher about the role played by Drones in our day-to-day life. As you listen, answer the following questions by selecting the correct options.
(Read the Transcript at the end of this book Pg. No. 155)
Having listened to the podcast, answer the following questions by selecting the correct options.
Question 1.
Which one of the following is NOT a field where drones are used?
(i) Surveillance
(ii) Package delivery
(iii) Deep sea bed mining
Question 2.
In law enforcement, drones help us in
(i) Crowd control
(ii) Border patrol
(iii) Both of the above
Question 3.
What role do drones play in the medical field?
(i) In medical research
(ii) In delivery of medicines
(iii) In surgery
Question 4.
What is the role played by drones in agriculture?
(i) To make artificial rain
(ii) To monitor crop growth
(iii) In harvesting
Question 5.
How do drones help the tourists?
(i) By helping in aerial photography
(ii) To plan their schedule
(iii) To carry their luggage
Let us Speak
I. Impact of Social Media on Students
Form a group of five. Conduct a panel discussion on the topic, ‘Evaluating the impact of use of Social Media on Students’. Each of the students will take on one of the following roles.
- One of the students will be a moderator who will guide the discussion.
- One will play the Principal who would talk about maintaining discipline in school.
- One will play the Teacher who will talk in favour of the educational use of social media.
- One will play the Parent who is concerned about the health and social behavior of Social media on students ,
- One will play the role of Student who argues the benefits of connectivity and learning.
Let us write
I. A science exhibition was held in your school in which students of different classes participated. As a reporter of a newspaper, write a report. Follow the cues to compose your report.
Your report will consist of the following points:
1. Which department hosted the exhibition?
2. When and where was it held?
3. Who participated in it?
4. What kind of science models were exhibited?
5. Which model was chosen as the best one?
Points to remember
1. Write your report in past tense, passive voice, and third person.
2. Give a headline and divide the report into a few paragraphs.