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### **NIOS Class 12 English (302) - TMA Solutions (2025-26)**

#### **1. Answer any one of the following questions in about 40-60 words.**

**Chosen Question: (a)** The villagers believe in superstitions to explain the scorpion's sting. What does this tell us about the role of tradition in shaping people's perspectives? (See Lesson-11) 

**Answer:**

In Ezekiel's poem "Night of the Scorpion," the villagers' reliance on superstitions highlights how deeply rooted traditions shape their perspective. Instead of seeking scientific medical aid, they view the scorpion's sting through a fatalistic lens, believing it burns away the sins of the mother's past birth. This demonstrates that tradition can strongly bind people to collective, unscientific beliefs, guiding their understanding of suffering and misfortune through faith and ritual rather than logic.

#### **2. Answer any one of the following questions in about 40-60 words.**

**Chosen Question: (b)** If you are asked a difficult question in an interview that you don't know the answer to, how should you handle the situation? (See Lesson-27) 

**Answer:**

If faced with a difficult question during an interview to which I do not know the answer, I should remain calm and maintain a positive posture. Instead of bluffing or guessing blindly, I should honestly admit that I do not know the answer or cannot recall it at the moment. I can say, "I am not completely sure about this right now, but I would love to look it up after this interview." This displays honesty, professional integrity, and a willingness to learn.

#### **3. Answer any one of the following questions in about 40-60 words.**

**Chosen Question: (a)** What strategies can hospitals and healthcare institutions implement to ensure better biomedical waste management? (See Lesson-15) 

**Answer:**

Hospitals can ensure better biomedical waste management by strictly implementing the color-coded segregation of waste at the source of generation (such as placing infectious waste, plastics, and sharps in separate bins). Additionally, they should conduct regular training programs for healthcare staff, install modern treatment equipment like autoclaves and microwaves, and ensure safe final disposal through authorized common biomedical waste treatment facilities.

#### **4. Answer any one of the following questions in about 100-150 words.**

**Chosen Question: (a)** Mary Kom faced many challenges on her journey to success. What qualities helped her overcome these obstacles? How can we apply similar determination in our own lives? (See Lesson-2) 

**Answer:**

Mary Kom's journey to becoming a world-class boxer was filled with immense financial challenges, lack of proper training facilities, and social prejudices against women entering combat sports. The key qualities that helped her overcome these severe obstacles were her unwavering determination, resilience, immense hard work, and unshakeable self-belief. Despite coming from a poor family in Manipur, she never allowed constraints to deter her passion for boxing.

We can apply similar determination in our own lives by remaining focused on our goals regardless of our present circumstances. When we face failures or lack of resources, instead of giving up, we should treat them as stepping stones. Developing a disciplined routine, maintaining a positive attitude toward challenges, and working consistently toward our dreams will help us navigate and conquer life's various difficulties, just as Mary Kom did.

#### **5. Answer any one of the following questions in about 100-150 words.**

**Chosen Question: (a)** The poem vividly describes the sights and sounds of a traditional Indian bazaar. How does the poet use imagery and sensory details to bring the market to life? Provide examples from the poem. (See Lesson-14) 

**Answer:**

In the poem "In the Bazaars of Hyderabad," Sarojini Naidu masterfully employs rich sensory details and vivid imagery to bring a traditional Indian market to vibrant life. She appeals to almost all human senses—sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch—creating a brilliant tapestry of the bazaar.

 * **Visual Imagery (Sight):** The poet describes the colorful wares displayed by merchants, such as "turbans of crimson and silver," "tunics of purple brocade," and mirrors framed in amber.

 * **Auditory Imagery (Sound):** The bustling sounds of the market are captured through the music of cymbals, drums, and sitars played by musicians, alongside the chants of magicians.

 * **Olfactory and Gustatory Imagery (Smell and Taste):** The rich smells of "sandalwood, henna, and spice" fill the air, while vendors sell delicious fruits like "citron, pomegranate, and plum."

By weaving these detailed elements together, the poet successfully transforms the text into an immersive, living experience for the reader.

#### **6. Prepare any one project out of the following in about 500 words.**

**Chosen Question: (a)** Spend a day communicating only face-to-face without using text messages or social media. Document your experiences and challenges. How did this change your interactions and relationships? (See Lesson-22) 

**Answer:**

**Project Report: A Day of Pure Face-to-Face Communication**

**Introduction:**

In today's digital era, we are constantly connected through smartphones, social media, and text messaging. This project explores the impact of completely disconnecting from digital communication channels for 24 hours and relying solely on traditional face-to-face interactions. The objective was to evaluate the depth, challenges, and emotional value of direct human contact.

**My Experience and Timeline:**

I chose a Sunday for this experiment to ensure I could meet family and friends in person. I turned off my smartphone at 8:00 AM.

 * **Morning:** The initial reaction was an impulse to check notifications. During breakfast, instead of scrolling through my phone, I engaged in a long, continuous conversation with my parents about their youth and family history.

 * **Afternoon:** I had to meet a friend. Without GPS or text messaging, I had to recall the exact location and time we agreed upon the previous day. I arrived on time, and we spent three hours talking without any digital distractions.

 * **Evening:** I visited a local park and interacted with neighbors, discussing community matters and casual topics.

**Challenges Faced:**

 1. **The Phantom Vibration:** I frequently felt the urge to reach into my pocket for my phone, a habit deeply ingrained by digital dependency.

 2. **Coordination Difficulties:** Planning meetings required absolute punctuality. I could not send a quick "I'll be 5 minutes late" text, which initially caused slight anxiety.

 3. **Inability to Share Instant Updates:** I encountered a beautiful sunset in the evening but could not share a picture of it with my distant cousins instantly.

**Impact on Interactions and Relationships:**

This experiment significantly transformed my perception of personal relationships. Without screen distractions, my active listening skills improved immensely. I noticed subtle non-verbal cues, facial expressions, and emotional tones in voices that are completely lost in text messages.

The conversations felt more meaningful and empathetic. For instance, the time spent with my parents felt richer because my attention was entirely dedicated to them. My friend also appreciated that I wasn't constantly looking down at a screen while they were speaking.

**Conclusion:**

While digital communication offers undeniable convenience and efficiency for global connectivity, it often dilutes the emotional quality of local, intimate human connections. This project taught me that face-to-face communication fosters greater trust, empathy, and genuine happiness. I have decided to dedicate at least a few hours every week to being completely offline to nurture my real-world relationships.