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A Prayer For Healing — Syllabus

NIOS · Class 10 · English

What A Prayer For Healing covers in NIOS Class 10 English: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the NIOS Class 10 English syllabus.

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4 Topics · NIOS Class 10 English · 2026-27

Topics in A Prayer For Healing

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1. Central Idea and Theme

  • The poem is an appeal to all people to work together for the healing of the earth.
  • The earth is described as our home and our only home.
  • The poem connects environmental care with human values such as justice, peace, and responsibility.
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2. Poem Structure and Refrain

  • The poem repeats the line We join with the earth and with each other several times.
  • This repeated line is the refrain of the poem.
  • A refrain is a line repeated several times in a poem or song.
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3. Stanza-wise Meaning

  • Stanza 1 asks for new life for the land and for the restoration of waters and fresh air.
  • Stanza 2 asks for renewal of forests, care for plants, and protection of creatures.
  • Stanza 3 celebrates the seas, sunlight, and stars as gifts of nature.
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4. Important Expressions and Their Meaning

  • We join with the earth and with each other means that we agree to work together.
  • Creatures refers to all types of animals, birds, and insects.
  • To remember our children means that a better world should be left for future generations.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Collective healing of the earth and human community through unity, care, justice, and peace

Collective voice of the poetEarth as our only homeHealing of natureHuman communityUnity in diversityRefrainEnvironmental awarenessEnvironmental days and events

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in A Prayer For Healing for NIOS Class 10 English?
Key topics in A Prayer For Healing include Central Idea and Theme, Poem Structure and Refrain, Stanza-wise Meaning, Important Expressions and Their Meaning. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise A Prayer For Healing for the NIOS Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on A Prayer For Healing. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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