English For Today Class 9

Love for humanity

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C. Now say whether the following statements are true or false. If false, give the correct information.

1. Mother Teresa was moved to see the diseases that spread in the streets of Kolkata.

Answer False.
Correct Ans: Mother Teresa was moved by the sight of the sick and dying on the streets of Kolkata.

2. She opened a home for the orphans.

Answer False.
Correct Ans: She opened a home for the dying destitute.

3. She and her group brought in the dying people from the streets of Kolkata.

Answer True.

4. “Nirmal Hriday' was founded so that the poor people who are dying can get love and care before death.

Answer True.

5. Mother Teresa said that humanity passes through charitable organizations.

Answer False.
Correct Ans: Mother Teresa said that future of humanity passes through families.

6. We have learnt from Mother Teresa how to come forward to help only those who belong to a special caste.

Answer False.
Correct Ans: We have learnt from Mother Teresa how to come forward to help people irrespective of their creed, caste and religion.

7. Mother Teresa did not receive any appreciation for her humanitarian work.

Answer False.
Correct Ans: She received a number of awards.

8. She has dies at the age of 78 years old.

Answer False.
Correct Ans: She died at the age of 87.

D. Read the text in B again and write the answer to the following questions in your exercise book.

1. Why do you think Mother Teresa won so many awards?

Answer I think Mother Teresa won so many awards because of her selfless contribution towards society and its destitute members who suffer for their socio economic condition.

2. What does 'Nirmal Hriday' stand for?

Answer Nirmal Hriday stands for ‘Pure Heart’.

3. Why do you think the home is named 'Nirmal Hriday'?

Answer I think the home is named Nirmal Hriday or ‘Pure heart’ because the name symbolizes the loving care and kindness with which it treats the destitute.

4. Why did Mother Teresa want the dying people to feel that they too deserve care and love?

Answer Mother Teresa wanted the dying people to feel that they too deserve care and love because they are also the children of God and they have every right to feel so.

5. What are the things that we have learnt from Mother Teresa?

Answer The things that we have learnt from Mother Teresa are as follows:
• To work for selflessly for the poor and distressed people
• To nurture love and compassion for humanity
• To extend our hand towards those who need our love and support irrespective of creed, caste and religion.

6. Why is she called ‘Mother of Humanity’?

Answer She is called ‘Mother of Humanity’ because of her love and compassion for humanity.

7. What were the thoughts of Mother Teresa regarding commitment to family?

Answer According to her, one needs to start practicing love for humanity at home. Showing love and compassion for the family members first, one can start serving humanity.

E. Search for other people who are also doing humanitarian works for the welfare of humankind. Find about their contribution and achievements using internet. Then make a chart from the information.

Name	Contribution	Achievements
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