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The Past in the Present — Syllabus
Maharashtra Board · Class 9 · English - Book 'Kumarbharti"
What The Past in the Present covers in Maharashtra Board Class 9 English - Book 'Kumarbharti": 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.
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4 Topics · Maharashtra Board Class 9 English - Book 'Kumarbharti" · 2026-27
Topics in The Past in the Present
1
Characters and Time Periods
- Neel - Modern teenager representing present day
- Ancestors from different eras: 1950s, 1910, 1800, 1500, 1000, 100 CE, and 3000 BCE
- Each character represents a specific historical period with distinct clothing, language, and lifestyle
2
Evolution of Lifestyle and Chores
- Modern Neel: Dishwasher, electronic gadgets, meeting friends
- 1950s: Watering garden, grocery shopping, dusting, bicycle cleaning
- 1910: Fetching water, sweeping terrace, collecting wood, grinding stones
3
Language Evolution
- Modern English: Casual, informal expressions like 'Awww!' and 'All right!'
- 1950s-1910: Formal address terms like 'Mama', 'Mummy'
- Earlier periods: More respectful language - 'Mother dear', 'Most revered mother'
4
Themes and Messages
- Continuity of values: Making bed remains important across all eras
- Universal teenage rebellion: All boys question the need for chores
- Parental wisdom: Mothers consistently teach discipline and responsibility
Key Concepts
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Key topics in The Past in the Present include Characters and Time Periods, Evolution of Lifestyle and Chores, Language Evolution, Themes and Messages. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
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