We are Equal

We are all human beings

Step 1: The chapter talks about how people can be different in many ways – food, dress, language, gender. Step 2: Yet, what makes everyone equal is the fact that we are all human beings. Step 3: People in India eat differently, dress differently, and speak different languages – but they belong to the same country and same human family. Step 4: Options B, C, and D are incorrect because not everyone likes the same food, wears the same clothes, or speaks the same language. Step 5: The correct answer is 'We are all human beings'.

2002

Step 1: The question asks about when Harshini Kanhekar became the first female firefighter. Step 2: According to the chapter, Harshini Kanhekar became the first female firefighter in 2002. Step 3: 1970 was when Kiran Bedi joined the Indian Police Service – a different achievement. Step 4: 2018 was when Avani Chaturvedi, Mohana Singh, and Bhawana Kanth became the first women fighter pilots in the Indian Air Force. Step 5: 1962 was when Kalpana Chawla was born. So the correct answer is 2002.

Sanjeev Kapoor

Step 1: The question is about a famous male chef who changed the view that cooking is women's work. Step 2: The chapter mentions Sanjeev Kapoor and Vikas Khanna as successful chefs who proved men can cook professionally too. Step 3: Sachin Tendulkar is a famous cricketer, not a chef. Step 4: Vijender Singh is a famous boxer. Step 5: Leander Paes is a famous tennis player. So the correct answer is Sanjeev Kapoor.

Capability, interest and hard work

Step 1: The question asks what truly helps a person succeed in a profession. Step 2: The chapter clearly states it is not gender but capability, interest and hard work that help a person succeed. Step 3: Being a boy or girl does NOT determine success – the chapter's key message is that gender does not stop anyone. Step 4: Family background and city are not mentioned as the main factors for success. Step 5: So the correct answer is 'Capability, interest and hard work'.