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1.3 On Wings of Courage

Warming Up 1. The ranks of officers in Indian Army, Navy and Air Force are jumbled up. Put them in the appropriate boxes. Commander, Brigadier, Wing-Commander, Vice-Admiral, Squadron-Leader, Major, Colonel, Field Marshal, Air Marshal, Admiral of Fleet, Lieutenant-General, Flying Officer, Commodore, Rear Admiral, Air-Commodore

ARMY NAVY AIR FORCE

2. Homophones/ Homographs (A) Make sentences to bring out the difference between (1) (a) wear: ______(b) ware: ______(2) (a) here: ______(b) hear: ______(3) (a) there: ______(b) their: ______(4) (a) cell: ______(b) sell: ______(B) Write what the underlined Homographs in the following sentences mean. (1) (a) A bear is an omnivorous animal. ______(b) She could not bear the injustice. ______(2) (a) A bat is the only bird which is a mammal. ______(b) His bat broke as it struck the ball. ______(3) (a) He had to pay a fine for breaking the traffic signal. ______(b) Use a fine cloth for the baby’s clothes. ______(4) (a) We enjoyed a lot at the temple fair. ______(b) She has a fair complexion. ______

Teacher`s Sign & Remark Page1 St. Anthony’s Convent Higher Secondary School STD- X English Date Glossary: 1. potent: powerful and effective. 2. monumental: of great importance, enormous. 3. epitome: a perfect example. 4. assiduously: working hard and showing careful attention to details. 5. potent: powerful and effective. 6. commending: officially praising. 7. biplane: old type of aircraft having two pairs of wings one above the other. 8. a brief stint: a short period of work. 9. a fly-past: a ceremonial flight of an aircraft passing over a place. 10. AOC-in-C: Air Officer Commanding in- Chief. 11. took over reins: took over control. 12. gearing up: getting ready. 13. flying currency: up - to - date skills and experience of flying aircraft. 14. contemporary: of present times. 15. constraints: restrictions. 16. astute: sharp and intelligent. 17. CAS: Chief of the Air Staff 18. forward bases: a secured, forward operating military position

Read the text and answer the following questions: (Pg no: 15 – Pg no :17 ) 1. Why is Air Force Marshal Arjan Singh considered an outstanding military personality? Ans: Air Force Marshal Arjan Singh successfully led the IAF during the 1965 Indo-Pak war. He played a major role in making the IAF one of the most powerful air forces in the world. He was not only a fearless and exceptional pilot but also had a deep knowledge of air power, which he applied where necessary. He was the perfect example of military leadership. It is for these reasons that he is considered an outstanding military personality. 2. What enabled Arjan Singh to the DFC award? Ans: In 1944, Arjan Singh led a squadron against the Japanese during the Arakan Campaign. He flew close air support missions during the crucial Imphal campaign. He then assisted the advance of the Allied Forces to Rangoon. In recognition of his feat, Arjan Singh was given the DFC award. 3. At what age did Arjan Singh become a Squadron Leader? Ans: Arjan Singh became a Squadron Leader at the age of 45. 4. For how long did Arjan Singh hold the post of AOC? Ans: Arjan Singh held the post of AOC for nine years. 5. What uphill task did Singh face when he took over as Air Marshal? Ans: When Arjan Singh took over as Air Marshal, he also took control of IAF, which was still rebuilding itself and gearing up to meet new challenges. This was an uphill task. 6. What other important positions did Arjan Singh hold after his retirement? Ans: The two-post held by Arjan Singh after his retirement was Ambassador to Switzerland and lieutenant Governor of Delhi.

Teacher`s Sign & Remark Page2 St. Anthony’s Convent Higher Secondary School STD- X English Date WORKSHOP 1. Read the text and fill in the flow chart of the promotions received by Arjan Singh.

Flight lieutenant Squadron Leader Member of No.1. Flying officer RIAF

Air Vice Marshal Air Commodore Group Captain Wing commander

(AOC in C) (AOC)

Deputy Chief of Air Vice Chief of CAS (Chief Air Chief Marshal of Indian Staf Air Staff of Air Marshal Air Force Staff

2. With the help of facts given in the text prepare a Fact file of Air Marshal Arjan Singh.

(a) Date of Birth: April 15, 1919

(b) Place of Birth: Laylpur (now Faislabad, Pakistan)

• Montgomery (now Sahiwal, Pakistan) • Empire Pilot Training Course at RAF (Cranwell)

(d) First Assignment’s: to fly Westland Wapiti biplanes in the North-Western Frontier Province as a member of the No.1 RIAF Squadron.

(e) Important posts Held

(a) In Air Force:

• Member of No.1. RIAF • Flying officer, Squadron leader • Wing Commander • Group Captain • Air Commodore • Air Officer Commanding • Air Vice Marshall • Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief • Deputy Chief of Air staff

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• Vice Chief of Air Staff • Chief of Air Staff • Air Chief Marshal • Marshal

(b) After retirement: • Ambassador to Switzerland • Lieutenant Governor of Delhi

(f) Awards:

• Distinguished Flying Cross (1944) • Padma Vibhushan

(g) Most outstanding contribution in IAF: Transforming the IAF into one of the most potent air forces globally and the fourth biggest in the world.

(h) Retirement: in August 1969.

3. Fill in the web.

exceptional pilot

Qualities Fearless of Arjan leadership Singh

Brave

4. Say what actions preceded the following promotions of Arjan Singh in his career in the IAF. (a) Selected for Empire Pilot training course at RAF

Ans: He completed his education at Montgomery.

(b) Promoted to Squadron Leader

Ans: Arjan Singh Flew against the tribal forces and moved back to No.1 Squadron as a Flying officer to fly the Hawker Hurricane. Teacher`s Sign & Remark Page4

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Ans: Arjan Singh successfully led the squadron in combat and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.

(d) Awarded Padma Vibhushan

Ans: Inspired the IAF to victory in the 1965 Indo- Pak war.

(e) First Air Chief Marshal of Indian Air Force

Ans: Singh was awarded Padma Vibhushan for his astute leadership of the Air Force during the Indo-Pak war. He was a source of inspiration to all the personnel of the Armed Forces through the years.

5. Replace the underlined words/phrases with the appropriate ones, to retain the proper meaning.

(be the epitome of, gear up, a brief stint, play a major role, in recognition of, take over reins)

(a) He contributed notably in bringing up the school.

Ans: He played a major role in bringing up the school.

(b) Our school cricket team got ready for the final match against P. Q. R. High School.

Ans: Our school cricket team geared up for the final match against P.Q.R. High School.

Ans: After a brief stint as a lecturer, Ravi took up an important post in a multinational company.

(d) Our class monitor is a perfect symbol of duty and discipline.

Ans: Our class monitor is the epitome of duty and discipline.

(e) Accepting the great value of his research; they awarded him with a Ph.d. (degree)

Ans: In recognition of his research, they awarded him with a Ph.D. (degree)

(f) After the murder of King Duncan, Macbeth took over the control of Scotland.

Ans: After the murder of King Duncan, Macbeth took over the reins of Scotland.

6. Build the word wall with the words related with ‘Military’.

Ans: army, soldiers, guns, tanks, ammunition, commands, war, aircraft, pilots, captains

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Assignments:

7. (A) State the different meanings of the following pairs of Homophones and make sentences of your own with each of them.

(a) led and lead______

(b) role and roll ______

(d) feat and feet______

(e) reign, rein and rain ______

(B) The following Homographs have the same spelling and pronunciation; but can have different meanings. Make sentences of your own to show the difference.

(a) firm ______

(b) train______

(d) post______

(e) current______

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