The Nose Jewel Prose Book Back Answers and Glossary TNPSC G2

THE NOSE JEWEL BY C RAJAGOPALACHARI - 8TH ENGLISH PROSE BOOK BACK ANSWERS & GLOSSARY PDF FOR GENERAL ENGLISH TNPSC GROUP 2 - 2A 2022 PRELIMINARY EXAM WITH MODEL PRACTISE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS PDF#Blog-167

May 10, 2022, By Careericons

In this article, we have complied with very important information on the "The Nose Jewel Prose Written by C. Rajagopalachari" for the current TNPSC Group 2, 2A 2022 Preliminary Examination. Get complete study material for all General English syllabus wise with subject topics which help to clear this preliminary exam 2022.

This article provides you with.

1. Detailed answers all book back questions for prose - The Nose Jewel,
2. Glossary of the prose - The Nose Jewel, &
3. Where to study information for all other prose & supplementary.

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The importance of reading this prose "The Nose Jewel" written by "C.Rajagopalachari" is clearly described in the revised new syllabus as shown below,

1. This prose comes under the "Part-C" of the General English New Revised Syllabus.
2. It's also noticed separately in the "List of Prose & Supplementary". Where it consists of 14 prose and supplementary & this prose is listed as number 13.

General English Syllabus-Wise Study Materials which includes, Part - C (Literary Works)

1. List of 14 Prose & Supplementary's - Click Here
2. Name of the Author, &
3. Grammar & Vocabulary Parts.

Source: Official TNPSC Group 2 2A - Syllabus & Notification 2022.

Let us discuss & read the prose "The Nose Jewel" written by C.Rajagopalachari (Which is also a prose in Unit - 1 of 8th standard of Tamil Nadu Samacheer Books) in detail with all examples of model questions asked in the previous TNPSC examinations.

"The Nose Jewel - C.Rajagopalachari"

Glossary of Prose - The Nose Jewel

self-centred (adj) – concerned with the self

disdain (n) – feeling of contempt or scorn

muck-heap (n) – heap

grub (n) – food

magistrate (n) – a judicial officer with limited authority to administer and enforce the law.

disgrace (n) – the state of being dishonored, or covered with same

ignorant (adj) – unaware

consoled (v) – comforted (someone) in the time of grief, disappointment

suspected (v) – believed to be a cause or at fault

flutter (v) – to flap or wave quickly but irregularly

confined (v) – restricted, kept in a limited space or area

panic (adj) – frightened

cruel (adj) – merciless or heartless

gravely (adv) – in a grave or serious manner

Bookback Answers For The Nose Jewel - 8^th Prose

A) Choose the correct synonyms for the italicized words.

1. Nice fun indeed.
a) infact
b) doubtedly
c) fine

Answer:
a) infact

2. The poor woman is in a panic.
a) fear
b) grid
c) crash

Answer:
a) fear

3. The mother consoled her little girl.
a) pretended
b) comforted
c) left

Answer:
b) comforted

4. You are always self-centered.
a) egoistic
b) generous
c) heroic

Answer:
a) egoistic

5. What is the secret you are whispering?
a) rumour
b) murmur
c) louder

Answer:
b) murmur

B) Find the antonym for the following words.

1. Delight x sorrow
2. Disgrace x honour
3. Careless x careful
4. Secret x open
5. Confine x free

C) Fill in the blanks.

1. The sparrows built their nest in the __________

Answer:
roof

2. The diamond jewel was lying in the ___________

Answer:
muck heap

3. The diamond jewel belonged to ____________

Answer:
Meenakshi Ammal

4. ___________ was the servant maid of Meenakshi Ammal.

Answer:
Kuppayi

5. Ramayya and his wife lived with the fear of __________

Answer:
getting caught

D) Say the following statements are True or False:

1. Two sparrows built a nest on a treetop.

Answer:
False

2. Kuppayi swept out the diamond jewel.

Answer:
True

3. Ramayya gave the diamond jewel to the magistrate.

Answer:
False

4. Ramayya's wife put the stud away in her box.

Answer:
True

5. The Police searched Ramayya's home.

Answer:
False

B. Answer the following questions

1. Where did the sparrows build the nest?

Answer:
The sparrows built the nest in a nice spot on the roof of Ramayya's house.

2. Why did the bird drop the diamond stud?

Answer:
The female sparrow did not want the diamond stud. So the male sparrow dropped the diamond stud on the floor and went out.

3. What were the words of Meenakshi Ammal to her daughter?

Answer:
Meenakshi Ammal told her daughter not to tell her father about the lost diamond nose-stud.

4. Who was suspected of stealing the diamond nose stud?

Answer:
Kuppayi, the servant's, maid was suspected of stealing the diamond nose stud.

5. What did Ramayya's wife do with the stud?

Answer:
Ramayya's wife put the stud away in her box.

6. What happened to Ramayya's wife at the end?

Answer:
Ramayya's wife fell sick with a fever. She became bedridden. Her rest of the life was spent in fear of being caught by the police.

F) Answer the following in about 100 words.

1. Why did the sparrow throw the nose jewel into Ramayya's house?

Answer:
One day, the male sparrow found a diamond nose-jewel in a heap. He picked it up and came to the nest with the shining stud in his beak and informed his wife about it. The female bird shouted at him and told him that the diamond jewel was not of any use to her. She asked the male sparrow to search for food for their young ones. So the bird dropped the diamond stud on the floor and went out in search of little worms for the young ones.

2. Explain how Ramayya's wife reacted when she saw the nose jewel?

Answer:
When Ramayya's wife noticed the jewel as she was sweeping the floor, She picked it up with delight and wore it. Ramayya questioned her angrily how she got hold of the diamond stud. She replied that she found the jewel lying on the floor and she took it. That was all. Ramayya wanted to deliver the jewel to the village magistrate. If the police searched their house, it would be a disgrace. Police searched the house of Kuppayi, the servant-maid but they could find nothing in her hut. Wife of Ramayya got scared. She soon developed a severe fever and was confined to her bed. Ramayya and his wife spent the rest of their lives in fear of being caught.

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Part - C: Literary Works

1. List of Prose & Supplementary with "Where To Study" in Tamil Nadu Samacheer Kavli School Books:

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