CG Board Class 9 English Unit 1 Environment (Reading B) Beautiful Blue Planet are given below for Hindi Medium students.
CG Board Class 9 English Unit 1 Environment (Reading B) Beautiful Blue Planet
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Comprehension-
Q.I. Answer the following questions.
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Q.1. In what sense have the expressions ‘Beautiful-Blue’ and ‘Pretty-Planet’ been used by the poet?
Ans :- The expressions ‘Beautiful- Blue’ and ‘Pretty-Planet are used to refer to the planet Earth which is filled with beauty. As most of the part of Earth is covered in water, it is also known as Beautiful Blue. It is this water that makes the planet appear blue and gives a kind of beauty. Nature makes the planet beautiful.
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Q.2. What lessons has nature taught us? Give reasons for your answer.
Ans :-Nature has taught us many things. Nature provides us with unconditional love. It gives us many things without expecting anything in return. Nature has an endless amount of patience. Nature also reminds us that all good things do not require money.
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Q.3. Suppose that you are the Beautiful-Blue planet. Human beings have caused several problems for you. List out the problems that the makers of the planet face.
Ans :-
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Q.4. Who are the ‘next caretakers’?
Ans :- The protectors of the Beautiful blue, The planet Earth are the ‘’Next caretakers’’.
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II. List in the Table below the changes that have taken place in different aspects of nature and environment around us.
| Features | How were they before? | How are they now? |
| The oceans | Beautiful-Blue | Black with oil |
| The forests | There was rain forest in abundance | Ground is sickly Brown |
| The clouds | Held fresh water | Filled with Acid Rain |
| The plains | Overflowing with-Graphics | Barren – with – erosion |
| The air | Easy to Breathe | The air is impossible to breathe |
| Care for nature and the earth | Caring and Smart | Careless and less smarter |