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Mary Kom's Interview

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Card 1Mary Kom - Background

Who is Mary Kom and what is her full name?

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Mary Kom's full name is Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom. She is an Indian professional boxer born on November 24, 1982, in Sagang village, Churachandpur district, Manipur. She is nicknamed 'Magnificent M

Card 2Vocabulary and Context

What does the term 'underprivileged' mean in the context of Mary Kom's background?

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Underprivileged means deprived of basic resources, opportunities, or advantages. In Mary Kom's context, she was born into an underprivileged family of the Kom tribe in Manipur, where her family strugg

Card 3Journey to Boxing

How did Dingko Singh inspire Mary Kom to pursue boxing?

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Dingko Singh was a boxer from Manipur who won a gold medal at the Asian Games in 1998 when he returned to Manipur. Mary Kom was inspired beyond measure by his achievement and success. This inspiration

Card 4Challenges and Obstacles

Why did Mary Kom's family initially reject her boxing ambitions?

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Mary Kom's family initially rejected her boxing aspirations for several reasons: (1) Boxing was considered unsuitable for women in their traditional society and culture, (2) The family was worried abo

Card 5Character and Qualities

What are the three exceptional qualities that Mary Kom demonstrates according to the text?

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The three exceptional qualities that Mary Kom never compromises on are: (1) Hard Work - constant practice and training, (2) Determination - unwavering resolve to achieve her goals despite obstacles, a

Card 6Literary Genre - Interview

What is an interview as a literary genre and what are its key characteristics?

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An interview is a literary and journalistic text where one person (the interviewer) conducts a series of questions and conversations with another person (the interviewee) to gather information, insigh

Card 7Success and Achievement

Identify and explain Mary Kom's secret to success according to the interview.

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According to Mary Kom herself in the interview, her secret to success comprises several interconnected elements: (1) Complete Focus and Concentration - she never lets her attention waver whether durin

Card 8Geography - Northeastern India

What are the northeastern states of India and which state is Mary Kom from?

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The northeastern region of India consists of eight states: (1) Arunachal Pradesh, (2) Assam, (3) Manipur, (4) Meghalaya, (5) Mizoram, (6) Nagaland, (7) Tripura, and (8) Sikkim. The first seven are oft

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