He sat every night with his small 8-inch telescope and gazed at the stars, believing that he would discover a comet one day. James Forsyth calculated that the comet would hit the earth in ten months. Duttada took up star gazing as a hobby. His wife called it simply dibya. After retirement he got sufficient funds. His secret ambition was to discover a new comet. He also knew that his chances of fulfilling his ambition were very little. What was Duttadaâs secret ambition ? Why is she smiling? Karishma Sharma 2 years, 4 months ago. He named it⦠Dibya helps him achieve his secret ambition. 4. Yet, he was optimistic and he persevered. When Sir John said he was not buying any Christmas presents, he meant that he was not very sure about their success in the operation. But he had a scientific attitude. Question 10 of 39. Write a diary entry describing how you realised that Ernest had a face similar to that of the stone face. ASSIGNMENT 2 (LESSON â COMET 2) 1. He wanted to observe the heaven. Dutta laughed at the two extreme approaches. He also knew that his chances of fulfilling his ambition were very little. (ii) Duttada was a keen observer of star$ in the sky. The Comet 2 Summary of the Lesson. Ans. Duttadaâs wife, Indrani Debi, wishes he hadnât found the object of his search. But Duttadaâs wife attributed the safety of the earth to the yajna she had performed. 4. Switch. he regularly gazed at the sky on dark nights. Yet, he was optimistic and he persevered. A. his secret ambition of life is to discover a comet. IT was a moonless night in December. Duttada was an amateur astronomer whose secret ambition was to find a comet one fine day. 9. Star gazing was his hobby. But he had a scientific attitude. His secret ambition in life was to discover a comet or a shooting star. After his retirement he got the funds to buy a telescope and leisure enough to watch the stars. He named his eight-inch telescope Dibya-chakshu. He was successful in search. His secret ambition in life was to discover a comet or a shooting star. December 15 was the date of the operation and if the experiment failed, the comet would hit the earth. 0. (ii) What did he do to achieve it? Still he hoped to discover a comet soon because the professionals with gigantic telescopes had pre-assigned programmes. Flag. How did he succeed in his adventure? His secret ambition was to discover a new comet. The story is about revelation of a comet named after its discovery by Manoj Dutta of Calcutta. Yet, he was optimistic and he persevered. They come from the distant corners of the Solar System. Answer . Like planets, comets also orbit round the Sun but their orbits are highly eccentric. (i)Duttadaâs secret ambition was to discover a new comet one day. b. Ans. (i) Duttadaâs secret ambition was to buy a good telescope and to have sufficient time. This is what he did to achieve his secret ambition. Answer. What was Duttadaâs hobby and secret ambition? Answer: Duttada was an amateur scientist. Children Duttada A burst of cool breeze When a comet comes near the sun, its longish tail shines in the sunlight. He was optimistic Who helps Duttada to achieve his secret ambition ? After retirement he got sufficient funds. B. go to London. (i)Duttadaâs secret ambition was to discover a new comet one day. For, comets can be new, coming as they do from the remote corners of the Solar System. Dibya Comet Indrani None of these. This is what he did to achieve his secret ambition. He regularly gazed at the sky on dark nights. Question 11 of 39. It was duly installed and long were the dark nights he spent in star gazing. (i) Duttadaâs secret ambition was to buy a good telescope and to have enough of spare time to watch the stars. (ii) Duttada knew that he had only an eight inch telescope, which was very small as compared to the gigantic ones that professional astronomers had. Satkriti Roao, 2 weeks ago. Duttada's secret ambition was to discover a new comet one fine day. But Duttadaâs wife attributed the safety of the earth to the yajna she had performed. His secret ambition was to discover a new comet in the sky. His secret ambition was to discover a new comet. Then it disappears for many years. he regularly gazed at the sky on dark night. (ii) Duttada knew that he had only an eight inch telescope, which was very small as compared to the gigantic ones that professional astronomers had. ii. Answer: Duttada was an amateur astronomer. She is complaining and smiling. A comet can be new. Why does Duttada say âI almost wish I had not discovered this cometâ? ans: i.duttadaâs secret ambition was to discover a new comet. The telescope was installed and Duttada started gazing at the stars. Answer: Duttada was an amateur astronomer. Star gazing was his hobby. But he had a scientific attitude. His secret ambition in life was to discover a comet or a shooting star. After his retirement he got the funds to buy a telescope and leisure enough to watch the stars. He named his eight-inch telescope Dibya-chakshu. He was successful in search. He spent lot of time with the telescope. Answer: (iii) Nabin Babu. He used a small telescope and discovered a comet heading towards the earth. How did he succeed in his adventure? He has a small telescope. (i) Duttadaâs secret ambition was to buy a good telescope and to have enough of spare time to watch the stars. 3. He was told that puja had averted the evil impact. He sat every night with his small 8-inch telescope and gazed at the stars, believing that he would discover a comet one day. What did he do to achieve it. The Comet: I 8th Class NCERT CBSE English âIt So Happenedâ Chapter 9 Question: Why does Indrani Debi dislike Duttadaâs âhobnobbingâ with Dibya? Duttadaâs wife Duttadaâs sister Duttadaâs mom Duttadaâs cousin. Duttadaâs secret ambition was to discover a new comet. (ii) He waited for his retirement. Answer: (i) Duttadaâs secret ambition in life was to discover a new comet, which should be named as Comet Dutta. He sat every night with his small telescope and gazed at the stars, believing thathe would discover a ⦠⢠Duttadaâs wife, Indrani Debi, wishes he hadnât found the object of his search. He had a secret ambition to discover a comet. 4. (ii) He waited for his retirement. Answer. Report. He also knew that his chances of fulfilling his ambition were very little. What was Duttada's secret ambition? During discussions, they tried to find ways to avoid the collision. (i) Duttadaâs secret ambition was to buy a good telescope and to have enough of spare time to watch the stars. (ii) Duttada knew that he had only an eight inch telescope, which was very small as compared to the gigantic ones that professional astronomers had. 3. To discover an asteroid B. He hoped that it was comet. (i) Duttadaâs secret ambition was to buy a good telescope and to have sufficient time. Q. summary. His secret ambition was to discover a new comet. QUESTION: 6. Duttada's secret ambition was to discover a new comet one fine day. He had a secret ambition to discover a comet. Duttadaâs secret ambition was to buy a good telescope and to have enough of spare time to watch the stars. (i) Duttada's secret ambition was to be able to buy a good telescope and someday to discover a new comet. He named it âdibyachakshuâ. They suggested ways to avert the danger; however scientific progression and religious sentiment went hand in hand in Duttadaâs life. Duttadaâs secret ambition was to (i) discover a new comet (ii) go to London (iii) be famous and wealthy (iv) Just look into the sky and watch it. Ans. (ii) He waited for his retirement. 0 Thank You. When he retired, he bought an 8-inchc telescope. Answer : (i) Duttada's secret ambition was to discover a new comet one day. Duttada, as he was popularly known, spent many nights looking at the stars through dibya. After retirement he got sufficient funds. Answer : (i) Duttada's secret ambition was to discover a new comet one day. Yet, he was optimistic and he persevered. Yet, he was optimistic and he persevered. Duttada is an amateur scientist. He has a small telescope. his secret ambition of life is to discover a comet. He watches the dark night skies. One day he discovers a new comet. It is called âcomet Dutta. Many people, like Duttaâs wife, Indrani Devi, cherish superstitions about comets. They think that comets bring calamities in the world. She is complaining and smiling. (i) What was Duttadaâs secret ambition? He wanted to observe the heaven. Question 3: What was Duttadaâs secret ambition? Question 4. (i)Duttadaâs secret ambition was to discover a new comet one day. C. be famous and wealthy. He bought it after his retirement. His one ambition in life was to discover a new comet. What did he do to achieve it? He had a secret ambition to discover a comet. (ii) Duttada knew that he had only an eight inch telescope, which was very small as compared to the gigantic ones that professional astronomers had. 11. Who was Indrani Debi ? Answer: Duttadaâs secret ambition was to discover a new comet. Answer: Duttada was an amateur scientist. Then he bought a telescope and he started gazing at the stars without ⦠(i) Duttadaâs secret ambition was to discover a new comet one day. Then he bought a telescope and he started gazing at the stars without caring for his wife and life. so she smiled. Duttada, like any other amateur astronomer, had a secret ambition of discovering a comet. Mr Duttada after his retirement he bought an eight i9nce telescope and installed it on the roof of his house. To him, the telescope marked the fulfillment of the ambition of a lifetime. What is the difference between a planet and a comet, as given in the story? Duttada,s secret ambition was to discover a new comet. Ans. Duttada took up star gazing as a hobby. (ii) He got them both when he retired with sufficient money. This discussion on Duttadaâs secret ambition was toa) discover a new cometb) go to Londonc) be famous and wealthyd) Just look into the sky and watch itCorrect answer is option 'A'. (ii) He got them both when he retired with sufficient money. A. discover a new comet. Dibyaâ was the name given by Indrani Debi. (ii) He sat every night with his small 8-inch telescope and gazed at the stars, believing tha the would discover a comet one day. Duttadaâs wife Duttadaâs sister Duttadaâs mom Duttadaâs cousin. Like planets, they orbit round the sun. 12 Imagine you are the poet. His secret ambition was to discover a new comet. To him, the telescope marked the fulfillment of the amibition of a lifetime. Install Now. ⢠Duttada is an amateur scientist. Star gazing was his hobby. Yet, he was optimistic and he persevered. Half (ii) He waited for his retirement. Duttada took up star gazing as a hobby. He used a small telescope and discovered a comet heading towards the earth. ii. A comet can be new. Comet Dutta created a commotion and ⦠Yet, he was optimistic and he persevered. Ans. Then he bought a telescope and he started gazing at ⦠He also knew that his chances of fulfilling his ambition were very little. Then he bought a telescope and he started gazing at the stars without caring for his wife and life. Who would order Duttada to bed rest the next day according to Indrani Debi? 4.what is the difference between a planet and a comet, as given in the story? When he retired, he bought an 8-inchc telescope. (i) Duttadaâs secret ambition was to buy a good telescope and to have enough of spare time to watch the stars. (i) Duttadaâs secret ambition was to discover a new comet one day. ((ii) What did he do to achieve it? They might miss such an insignificant thing as a comet, which they would not be expecting to see. Class 8 English It So Happened The Comet â I Comprehension Check (Page 77) Questions: Why does Indrani Debi dislike Duttadaâs âhobnobbingâ with Dibya? Question 10 of 39. b. (ii) What did he do to achieve it? ⢠Dibya helps him achieve his secret ambition. What did he do to achieve it? How did he succeed in his adventure? James Forsyth calculated that the comet would hit the earth in ten months. ⢠Duttada, an amateur scientist, canât stay away from the keen-eyed Dibya Chakshu for long. His wife called it simply dibya. After retirement he got sufficient funds. Answer:Manoj Dutta lived on the outskirts of Kolkata. Solution: Duttada had a secret ambition to discover a new comet. For that he wanted to buy an upgraded telescope. Star gazing was his hobby. Lesson-The Comet-II Q Answer the following questions in about 20-30 words each: a. âFor a moment James wondered if he had done his sums rightâ. Question 11 of 39. As per their calculations, the comet was about to collide with the earth. His one ambition in life was to discover a new comet. Finally, he was able to discover a new comet. Answer: Duttada was an amateur astronomer. Thatâs why his wife disliked the Dibya. Duttada's secret ambition was to discover a new comet. Dibya Comet Indrani None of these. Duttada had a secret ambition to discover a new comet. (i)Duttadaâs secret ambition was to discover a new comet one day. What did he do to achieve it? But he had a scientific attitude. Answer: He got an eight-inch telescope installed at the roof of his home, and used his life savings to do so. (ii) Duttada was a keen observer of star$ in the sky. And indeed, he saw strangers among the known stars. (i) Dr. James Forsyth (ii) Sir John Macpherson (iii) Manoj Dutta (iv) Taylor. They come from the distant corners of the Solar System. Answer: Duttadaâs secret ambition was to discover a new comet. Comets can be new as they come from the distant corners of the solar system. To him, the telescope marked the fulfillment of the ambition of a lifetime. (ii) What did he do to achieve it? What was Duttadaâs secret ambition? It was a moonless night in December. To him, the telescope marked the fulfillment of the ambition of a lifetime. ⢠Many people, like Duttaâs wife, Indrani Devi, cherish superstitions about comets. (ii) Duttada knew that he had only an eight inch telescope, which was very small as compared to the gigantic ones that professional astronomers had. Star gazing was his hobby. Who was more responsible â Sir John or Dr. James and how? (i) Robin Babu (ii) Pratuk Babu (iii) Nabin Babu (iv) Bipin Babu. Summary. Therefore, he longed for enough money to buy a good telescope and for enough spare time to observe the heavens. Comets can be new as they come from the distant corners of the solar system. He also knew that his chances of fulfilling his ambition were very little. He was optimistic 4. Duttada was an amateur astronomer whose secret ambition was to find a comet one fi ne day. But star-gazing was his hobby. They hardly took notice of the appearance of a new comet. Answer. But star-gazing was his pastime. It is called âcomet Duttaâ. What d id he do to achieve it? He used to spend long nights studying the stars. What was Duttadaâs hobby and secret ambition? A. orbit round the sun. 2.i) What was Duttadaâs secret ambition? What was Duttadaâs hobby and secret ambition? Duttadaâs secret ambition was to buy a good telescope and to have enough of spare time to watch the stars. Who do you think deserves the crown of victory? Ans. Like every other amateur astronomer, Duttada had a secret ambition that he would one day discover a new comet. What is the difference between a ⦠Read More » (ii) He sat every night with his small 8-inch telescope and gazed at the stars, ⦠Duttada was not a scientist or astronomer. Answer: (ii) Duttada knew that he had only an eight inch telescope, which was very small as compared to the gigantic ones that professional astronomers had. (i) Duttadaâs secret ambition was to buy a good telescope and to have enough of spare time to watch the stars. (i) Duttadaâs secret ambition was to discover a new comet one day. (ii) He sat every night with his small 8-inch telescope and gazed at the stars, believing tha the would discover a comet one day. 269 Views. (ii) He waited for his retirement. Ans. Duttada's secret ambition was to discover a new comet. He used a small telescope and discovered a comet heading towards the earth. The telescope was installed and Duttada started gazing at the stars. He watches the dark night skies. 326 Views. (i) Duttada was an amateur astronomer whose secret ambition was to find a comet one fine day. He named it âdibyachakshuâ. Show Answer (i) discover a new comet. Comet Dutta created a commotion and panic among the scientists. Why could professionals not discover a comet? Ans. Bookmark. A. Planets B. Comets C. Asteroids D. None of the above . 326 Views. ( 80 words ) 5M OR Write a paragraph describing a visit to the hills, or any place which you found beautiful and inspiring. (i)Duttadaâs secret ambition was to discover a new comet one day. Question 4: What is the difference between a planet and a comet, as given in the story? Duttada had purchased the telescope with his retirement money and would spend his spare time observing the stars in the night sky. (ii) When Duttada retired with ample money he bought himself a telescope. Duttada knew that the professionals with their pre-assigned programmes would be looking at faint stars and hazy galaxies. A. Then it disappears for many years. Manoj Dutta lived on the outskirts of Kolkata. Explain. (i) Duttada was an amateur astronomer whose secret ambition was to find a comet one fine day. (ii) He sat every night with his small 8-inch telescope and gazed at the stars, ⦠(i)Duttada's secret ambition was to discover a new comet one day. Posted by Payal Srivastava 4 months, 2 weeks ago. (i) Duttadaâs secret ambition was to discover a new comet one day. What is the difference between a planet and a comet, as given in the story? Qu4- How had Dibya put her spell on Duttada? (ii) After his retirement, Duttada bought a telescope and spent night after night in looking at the sky through it. He also knew that his chances of fulfilling his ambition were very little. Like planets, they orbit round the sun. He was quite optimistic about finding one with his eight-inch long telescope even though there were professional astronomers with huge telescopes. NCERT Solutions, Sample Papers, Notes, Videos. It was his dream for long to have both - his own telescope and time to observe the night sky. Ans. After his retirement, he bought an eight inches telescope and set it on the roof of his house. b. Comets are different from planets because they. Keerthana Keeru 2 years, 4 months ago. Q. He sat every night with his small telescope and gazed at the stars, believing thathe would discover a comet one day. His secret ambition in life was to discover a comet or a shooting star. 12. Who distrub the sleep of Indrani Debi ? Who do you think deserves the crown of victory? He wanted to observe the heaven. 4. Ans- Dibya had put spell on Duttada as he was always busy in tete a tete with it neglecting his health. To buy a telescope C. To spend nights star-gazing D. To discover a comet . Both planets and comets orbit round the sun but the orbit of a comet is highly encentric. Manoj Dutta lived on the outskirts of Kolkata. Duttada took up star gazing as a hobby. One day he discovers a new comet. He would keep on making complex observations and recording them. It comes from the remote corner of the solar system. Then he bought a telescope and he started gazing at ⦠What did he do to achieve it? He was an amateur scientist. He was optimistic that the professionals with their pre-assigned programmes might miss such an insignificant thing as a comet as they would be exploring faint stars and nebulous galaxies. Question 4. Answer- Duttada had a tiny telescope. Duttada, as he was popularly known, spent many nights looking at the stars through dibya. Why was James doubtful about his sums and calculations? (ii) He sat every night with his small 8-inch telescope and gazed at the stars, believing tha the would discover a comet one day. (ii) Duttada knew that he had only an eight inch telescope, which was very small as compared to the gigantic ones that professional astronomers had. â (i) What was Duttadaâs secret ambition? What was Duttadaâs secret ambition? Question 15: What was the secret ambition of Duttada? What is the difference between a planet and a comet, as given in the story? When he retired, he bought an 8-inchc telescope. Like every other amateur astronomer, Duttada had a secret ambition that he would one day discover a new comet. A planet has a fixed orbit. When he was with Dibya, he became so absorbed that he forgot the world around him, even his wife. He got them both after retirement. How did he succeed in his adventure i like to know 0 Thank You. After retirement he got sufficient funds. After retirement he got sufficient funds. (i) Being an amature astronomer Duttada's secret ambition was to discover a new comet one day.eH was sure that the professionals would miss out such an insignificant thing like comet as they must be busy exploring nebulous galaxies. What was Duttadaâs secret ambition? What did he do to achieve it? To him, the telescope marked the fulfillment of the ambition of a lifetime. (ii) Duttada knew that he had only an eight inch telescope, which was very small as compared to the gigantic ones that professional astronomers had. Duttada had a secret ambition that he would discover a new comet one day. To him, the telescope marked the fulfillment of the ambition of a lifetime. For that he wanted to buy an upgraded telescope. Then he bought a telescope and he started gazing at the stars without ⦠Star gazing was his hobby. after his retirement, he bought an eight inches telescope and set it on the roof of his house. What did he do to achieve it. (i) Duttada was an amateur astronomer whose secret ambition was to find a comet one fine day. Duttada was neither a scientist nor an astronomer. ii. Answer 3: (i) Duttadaâs secret ambition was to buy a good telescope and to have enough of spare time to watch the stars. He waited for his retirement. (i) Duttadaâs secret ambition was to discover a new comet one day. Who was professor at Kingâs College, Cambridge? (ii) He sat every night with his small 8-inch telescope and gazed at the stars, believing tha the would discover a comet one day. A burst of cool breeze from the window was enough to disturb the sleep of Indrani Debi. Answer: (i) Duttadaâs secret ambition was to buy a good telescope and to have enough of spare time to watch the stars. Why is she smiling? (i) Duttada was an amateur astronomer whose secret ambition was to find a comet one fine day. Bring out the difference in outlook of Duttada and his wife in respect of the new comet. Duttada had a secret ambition to discover a new comet. He used to spend long nights studying the stars. (ii) He sat every night with his small 8-inch telescope and gazed at the stars, believing tha the would discover a comet one day. Karishma Sharma 2 years, 4 months ago. (i) Duttadaâs secret ambition was to discover a new comet one day. The telescope marked the fulfilment of his ambition of a lifetime. (i) Duttadaâs secret ambition was to buy a good telescope and to have enough of spare time to watch the stars. After retirement he got sufficient funds. d) What was Duttadaâs secret ambition? More along, she was concerned that a good man like Duttada should not have been associated with the discovery of a comet. Answer: (i) Duttadaâs secret ambition was to discover a new comet one day. ⦠(ii) He got them both when he retired with sufficient money. He longed for enough money to buy a good telescope and also free time to study the stars. He bought an eight-inch telescope after he retired and spent every dark night gazing stars. After retirement he got sufficient funds. They are busy with pre-assigned programmes B. www.ncerthelp.com Ans) Dibya was the telescope of Duttada. Answer: Duttadaâs secret ambition was to discover a new comet. Question 5. To whom does Duttada give the credit for his discovery ? Answer: Duttada gives the credit for his discovery to his eight-inch telescope. Duttada, an amateur scientist, canât stay away from the keen-eyed Dibya Chakshu for long. Then he bought a telescope and he started gazing at the stars without caring for his wife and life. He longed for enough money to buy a good telescope and also free time to ⦠He waited for his retirement. 2. He used a small telescope and discovered a comet heading towards the earth. For, comets can be new, coming as they do from the remote corners of the Solar System. What was the âslight respiteâ as per the calculations of the scientists? 11. Who was Indrani Debi ? Question 3: Bring out the difference in outlook of Duttada and his wife in respect of the new comet. Duttadaâs secret ambition was to discover a new comet one day. Q4. 3. Comet Dutta created a commotion and panic among the scientists. Duttada's wife, Indrani Debi was unhappy about the discovery because she thought that comets bring ill-luck or cause unnatural calamities to Earth. Comets are new objects that come from remote corners of the solar system. Worksheets. D. Just look into the sky and watch it. (i)Duttadaâs secret ambition was to discover a new comet one day. Duttada had a secret ambition to discover a new comet. After retirement he got sufficient funds. Duttada's Secret ambition was to discover a comet. 12. Who distrub the sleep of Indrani Debi ? When a comet comes near the sun, its longish tail shines in the sunlight. 4. The revelation raised the brows of scientists and religious leaders. Who helps Duttada to achieve his secret ambition ? Answer: Like every amateur astronomer, Duttada wanted to discover some new comet. (ii) He waited for his retirement. Children Duttada A burst of cool breeze (ii) Duttada knew that he had only an eight inch telescope, which was very small as compared to the gigantic ones that professional astronomers had.He also knew that his chances of fulfilling his ambition were very little. 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