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NIOS · Class 10 · English
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Who wrote the birthday letter and to whom was it written?
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Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru wrote the letter to his daughter Indira. He wrote it from Central Prison, Naini, on October 26, 1930, when she was turning 13.
Why could Nehru not send a material gift to Indira?
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He was imprisoned in Naini Prison by the British, so he could not send a physical present. Instead, he sent a letter full of love, guidance, and blessings.
What does Nehru mean by saying his presents cannot be very material or solid?
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He means that from prison he cannot send physical gifts. His gift is of the mind and spirit, such as thoughts, advice, and good wishes, which are still valuable.
What kind of advice does Nehru prefer to give instead of sermonising?
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He prefers discussion rather than lecturing. He believes that talking and discussing help people find truth better than giving sermons.
Why does Nehru say a letter is a one-sided affair?
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A letter cannot replace a real conversation because only one person speaks at a time. It does not allow immediate reply, question, or discussion like a talk does.
What is the main message of Nehru's advice about truth and right action?
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Nehru says that the best way to know what is right is to discuss matters honestly. He also gives a simple test: never do anything in secret or anything that one would wish to hide.
Why is fear called bad and unworthy in the letter?
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Fear is linked with hiding things. Nehru says that if a person wants to hide an action, it means fear is present, and fear is not worthy of a brave and honest person.
What does the sentence 'Be brave, and all the rest follows' teach?
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It teaches that courage is the base of good conduct. When a person is brave, truthfulness, confidence, and right action naturally follow.
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