Unit 12 Nature and Development Exercise: Class 10 English Guide

• a. What is Kathmandu-Terai/Madhesh Fast Track project? Kathmandu-Terai/Madhesh Fast Track is a mega highway project of strategic importance in Nepal.
• b. What is KTFT doing to decrease petrol consumption in Nepal? Solution: KTFT is expected to minimize the distance between Kathmandu and Terai, leading to daily fuel savings of more than NRs. five billion and, in turn, decreasing petrol use in Nepal.
• c. Are you expecting that this project will assist with tourism in Nepal? How? Question: Will this project promote tourism in Nepal? KTFT will serve as an alternative way of entering Nepal for tourists who are coming into the country via its southern border. It will also bring visitors from outside India, who can more easily reach Nepal through the fast track.
• d. In what way does this project enhance the production of human resource working at high skill level in Nepal? KTFT is various high bridges, twin tunnels using new technology, which are complex. For those Nepalese engaged in the project, they will learn and develop skills and knowledge from working with this modern technology.
• e. How will this project benefit people in the Eastern Terai? Explanation: The project links Kathmandu with Nijgadh which reduces the traveling time between two places. This enhanced accessibility enables people of the Eastern Terai in the realms of health, education job opportunities and to new markets aswell. This in turn saved local traders transportation expenditures that lead to price reductions for consumers around the area. This also plays a role in supporting the Nijgadh International Airport and quick connectivity to the Capital will further propel development within the region.

D. How is KTFT likely to affect the environment? Discuss.

KTFT project may have an inevitable environmental positive and negative impact during its construction phase & operation period. Now, here are some possible implications:

Positive Effects:

Enhanced transport efficiency, saving travel time and fuel.

Traffic congestion and emissions could fall in Kathmandu.

Fast delivery of supplies needed for disaster relief.

Negative Effects:

Building-related deforestation and wildlife habitat destruction.

Pollution of air and dust at the time of construction.

This is the noise pollution of construction.

And one of the most important issues are the pollution of waters, because of wrong discarding waste materials.

Effects on the biodiversity and ecosystems of local regions.

Unit 12 : Reading II 

Composed upon Westminster Bridge

Poem Summary

Points to Remember About Composed upon Westminster Bridge, September 3, 1802

The poem depicts Wordsworth crossing Westminster Bridge, London on a lovely autumn morning.

The capital (London) is in a state of "silent repose" glistening with "imperishable splendour" in the morning light as the river Thames sparkles below.

Bring to a poet certain awe and quietness in front of nature exclaiming "eternal truth"and anything more deeply interfused than humanity's concerns.

The harmony of humanity and nature, city dwellers are the "little beholders" that is "less gross than thou" (nature).

The poet compares the city, with its "mighty heart," its business and industry with the natural worlds "beauty an joy."

In contrast, Wordsworth sees the city but doesn't see a person; they only realize the overall presence of "so many beauty."

At the end of the poem, he has thoughts — "that do often lie too deep for tears." The natural landscape affects him deeply.

The title sonnet itself, in its simple stately form mirrors both the word painting of the "crimson stripe" scene at hand as well as Emmerson's insight into nature's eternal 'truth'

This poem speaks of a particular moment of clarity for the poet in which his mind is flooded with ineffable thoughts, as nature swathes him with its beauty.

Through beautiful descriptions of nature, meditations on man's role in the world and emotions "too deep for tears," this poem brings across Wordsworth's Romantic sensibilities.

Key Points

• Date of Composition : When was the poem written? Question: When was this poem written? Answer: September 3, 1802
• Who in the speakers opinion is dull of soul? Answer: A man who is a lot dull of soul if he cannot enjoy the splendid prospect from Westminster Bridge, over London.
• In this context, how does the poet speak of beauty in morning sections) Solution: The poet describes the early morning as by majesty, touching and lovely.
• What is the meaning of garment Who is wearing it? "Garment" here means the beauty of the morning and London.
• What is the response of poet on watching such a lovely sight? Explanation: The poet stands in awe and wonder at the beauty of it all.
• What is the poet's purpose in using these words valley, rock and hill? This could be explained by the fact that his use of words such as 'valley, rock, and hill' displays how everything looks under a morning light in bloom, thus making beautification not only applicable to fine features such as roses but also with natural landform features including cities.
• What type of impression does the speaker make London? How does he do that? Correct Answer: The speaker portrays London as calm and peaceful. He goes on to say how he depicts the city as quiet, with every one of its aspects glittering under the morning illumination.
• A few lines talking about general theme of the poem. Answer: The poet praises the natural and man-made beauty of London; It is a reposeful view of early morning from Westminster Bridge.