Section – D
SUMMARY In English: A Song For Friendship
Tara, a talented singer from Bulandshahr, travels to Chennai for a national cultural festival. There, she bumps into Vasanthi, a girl from Tamil Nadu. Although they don’t speak the same language, a bond forms between them. However, when both realize they are competitors in the music competition, they become distant. One day, Vasanthi saves Tara from falling into the sea. Grateful, Tara wants to quit the contest but is advised not to by her friend Meera. In the final round, Tara sings a Tamil song as a tribute to Vasanthi, and Vasanthi responds by singing a Hindi song. The judges are so impressed by both that they declare them joint winners. The story highlights how friendship can overcome rivalry, language, and cultural barriers.
हिंदी में सारांश :
यह कहानी तारा नाम की एक लड़की की है जो बुलंदशहर से संगीत प्रतियोगिता में भाग लेने चेन्नई जाती है। वहाँ उसकी मुलाकात वसंती से होती है। दोनों की भाषाएँ अलग होती हैं लेकिन फिर भी उनमें दोस्ती हो जाती है। जैसे ही दोनों को पता चलता है कि वे एक-दूसरे की प्रतिद्वंद्वी हैं, वे दूर हो जाती हैं। एक दिन वसंती तारा को समुद्र में गिरने से बचा लेती है। आभार व्यक्त करने के लिए तारा प्रतियोगिता छोड़ना चाहती है लेकिन मीरा दी उसे समझाती हैं। फाइनल राउंड में तारा तमिल गीत और वसंती हिंदी गीत गाती है। दोनों की प्रस्तुति से प्रभावित होकर जज उन्हें संयुक्त विजेता घोषित करते हैं। यह कहानी दर्शाती है कि सच्ची दोस्ती भाषा और प्रतिस्पर्धा से ऊपर होती है।
WORD MEANINGS TABLE
Word | Meaning (English) | Meaning (Hindi) |
Bumped | Hit accidentally | टकराना |
Gazed | Looked steadily | घूर कर देखा |
Fluorescent light | Bright white light | ट्यूबलाइट जैसी रोशनी |
Uttered | Spoke | बोला |
Contestant | Participant in a competition | प्रतियोगी |
Enraptured | Delighted, filled with joy | आनंदित |
Composure | Calmness | शांति, संयम |
Reciprocated | Returned a feeling | बदले में प्रतिक्रिया दी |
Aloof | Distant, not involved | अलग-थलग |
Pinnacle | Highest point, top of a temple | शिखर |
Contender | Competitor | प्रतिद्वंद्वी |
Stammer | Speak with pauses or repetition | हकलाना |
Whisper | Speak very softly | फुसफुसाना |
Tempo | Rhythm or speed of music | ताल |
Dumb-struck | Speechless in surprise | स्तब्ध |
Identical | Exactly the same | एक जैसा |
MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions)
- Where was Tara from?
a) Delhi
b) Chennai
c) Bulandshahr
d) Warayoor
Answer – c) Bulandshahr - What was Vasanthi’s hometown?
a) Bulandshahr
b) Delhi
c) Madras
d) Warayoor
Answer – d) Warayoor - What did Tara sing in the final competition?
a) A Hindi song
b) A classical song
c) A Tamil song
d) A folk song from UP
Answer – c) A Tamil song - What kind of song did Vasanthi sing in response to Tara’s performance?
a) A Tamil song
b) A Hindi song
c) A classical song
d) A pop song
Answer – b) A Hindi song - What message does the story convey?
a) Always win at any cost
b) Never trust your competitors
c) True friendship goes beyond rivalry
d) Language is a barrier to success
Answer – c) True friendship goes beyond rivalry
Short Questions and Answers
- Q: Who is Tara and what was her talent?
A: Tara was a young girl from Bulandshahr known for her excellent singing abilities. - Q: How did Tara and Vasanthi meet?
A: They met accidentally when Tara bumped into Vasanthi while searching for her tent. - Q: Why did Tara feel distant from Vasanthi later?
A: Tara and Vasanthi became competitors in the singing contest, which created a sense of rivalry. - Q: How did Vasanthi help Tara at Mahabalipuram?
A: Vasanthi saved Tara from falling into the sea by grabbing her just in time. - Q: Why did Tara sing a Tamil song in the final round?
A: She wanted to show gratitude and honor Vasanthi for saving her life. - Q: What song did Vasanthi sing in return?
A: She sang a Hindi motivational song, “Hum honge kamyab.” - Q: What was the result of the singing competition?
A: Tara and Vasanthi were declared joint winners. - Q: What moral does the story teach?
A: The story teaches that friendship and mutual respect are more valuable than winning.