This chapter sheds light on the journey of an extraordinary genius, Nek Chand, who turned waste material into marvellous pieces of art. Nek Chand, a humble transport official from Chandigarh, India, transformed a small garden area into ...........
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‘Gradually Nek Chand’s creation developed and grew, before long it covered several acres
‘Gradually Nek Chand’s creation developed and grew, before long it covered several acres
a. What does ‘creation’ refer to here?
b. How was Nek Chand’s vision different from that of others?
c. How did the local officials react to this ‘creation’?
a. The term "creation" refers to Nek Chand's Rock Garden in Chandigarh, which he built using waste materials. He started off by sculpting a few figures from recycled materials and cleared a small patch of jungle for a garden, which gradually grew into a large-scale exhibit covering several acres.
b. Nek Chand's vision was different from others as he saw potential in waste materials, while others considered them a problem. He believed that trash could be creatively transformed into art, which contradicts the common view of needing to discard or hide away waste. He used waste materials to build sculptures and objects, presenting the reuse-reduce-recycle concept in an artistic manner.
c. When the local officials discovered Chand’s garden or 'creation', they initially said it was completely illegal because it was a development in a forbidden area and should be demolished. However, they recanted their decision and instead, rewarded him by providing him with a salary to concentrate full-time on his work and a workforce of fifty labourers.
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‘He started building his t rash garden in the 1950s with urban and industrial waste’
a. What ‘trash’ did Nek Chand use to build his garden?
b. What was Nek Chand’s humble profession?
d. How do we know that this trash garden is a popular tourist attraction?
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Unlock now 🔓If the local government had not given permission and assistance to Nek Chand, what kind of problems would he have faced? Would he be as famous as he is today?
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Unlock now 🔓In what way(s) has Nek Chand’s story inspired you?
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Unlock now 🔓There are small things we can do to make a big difference. You just learnt that from the story. What small things can you do to make a difference in your environment?
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Unlock now 🔓Tick the correct statement and write the correct answer for all the statements that are not correct.
a. Nek Chand was 53 years old when he started working at the Rock Garden.
b. He cleared a patch in a garden to begin his work.
c. The Rock Garden was nearly demolished when Nek Chand began working on it.
d. Nek Chand managed to get a workforce of fifty labourers on his own.
e. Nek Chand received praise and acclaim for his work.
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Change the following into negative sentences.
a. He liked reading Nek Chand’s success story.
b. My father took me to the Rock Garden.
c. Many colours have been used in Nek Chand’s art.
d. The Rock Garden is far from my place.
e. The child is crying.
a. He did not like reading Nek Chand's success story.
b. My father did not take me to the Rock Garden.
c. Many colours have not been used in Nek Chand's art.
d. The Rock Garden is not far from my place.
e. The child is not crying.
Change the following into positive sentences.
a. Many people do not know about Nek Chand.
b. I thought that the Rock garden is not open on weekdays.
c. Nek Chand couldn’t complete all his work quickly.
d. A few people did not support Nek Chand’s project.
e. My friend does not make the best out of waste.
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Unlock now 🔓Change the following into yes/no questions.
a. Nek Chand is a genius.
b. Everyone does not understand the importance of making the best out of waste.
c. Every kind of waste cannot be recycled.
d. Recycling helps the environment in many ways.
e. The rock Garden is a marvel for both the young and the old.
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1) Creativity and Innovative Thinking: The chapter highlights how Nek Chand broke the conventional idea of what materials constitute art. He saw potential in waste items that were generally dismissed as useless, emphasizing his innovative..........
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1. Introduction and Context: The chapter begins with a rhetorical question about waste material and its utility, setting up a context ......
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1. "Have you ever thought of that – making the best out of waste?" - This line introduces the premise of the chapter, drawing the reader's curiosity about the idea of creating something valuable from waste.
2. "That’s what you will .........
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Innovative (adjective) - Introducing new ideas; original and creative.
The innovative approach to solving the problem impressed everyone.
Ingenious (adjective) - Clever, original, and inventive.
The ingenious design of the gadget made it stand out in the market.
Resourceful (adjective) - Having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.
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