J.C. Bose: A Beautiful Mind
Summary:
J.C. Bose was a great scientist and inventor from India. He was interested in plants and discovered that they can feel pain and respond to stimuli. Despite facing difficulties and lack of support, he continued his research with dedication. Bose invented many scientific instruments and was the first Indian to get international recognition in science. His work inspired many and brought pride to India.
Activity – 1
Choose the correct answer from the given options:
- a) Jagadish Chandra Bose studied in-(i) Hindu School (ii) Hare School (iii)Ballygunge Government School.
- b) Bose met Father Lafont at-(i) Cambridge (ii) London (iii) St. Xavier’s College
- c) Bose graduated in B.Sc. from –(i) University of Cambridge (ii) University of Oxford (iii) University of London
Answer : (ii) Hare School
Answer : (iii) St. Xavier’s College
Answer : (iii) University of London
Activity – 2
Fill in the chart with information from the text:
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1858 | J.C Bose was born |
| 1869 | Bose joined Hare School |
| 1875 | Joined St. Xavier’s college |
| 1884 | Bose received Natural Science Tripos |
| 1884 | Joined Presidency college |
| 1895 | Demonstration at Town Hall |
Activity – 3
Complete the following statements with information from the text:
- A) Bose’s father used to work as a deputy magistrate.
- B) Bhagwan Chandra Bose was the leader of the Brahmo Samaj.
- C) In his school days Bose’s playmates were the children of the local peasantry.
- D) Bose went to England to study medicine, but later he studied Natural Science.
Activity – 4
Answer the following questions:
- a)Why did Jagadish Chandra Bose receive his early education in a Vernacular school?
- b) What did Bose’s mother do when he brought his friends home from school?
- c) Who was Lafont? How did he influence Bose?
- d) Why did Bose refuse to accept his salary?
Answer : Jagadish Chandra Bose received his early education in a Vernacular school because his father believed that one must know one’s own mother tongue before learning any foreign language.
Answer : When Bose brought his friends home from school, his mother treated them all equally and served them food without any discrimination.
Activity – 5
Match the single words with their expanded forms:
| Single word form | Expanded forms |
|---|---|
| Astronomy | Study of stars and planets |
| Library | A place where books are kept |
| Garage | A place to keep cars |
| Psychology | Study of human mind |
| Orchard | A garden of many fruit trees |
| Cashier | A person who handles cash |
Activity – 6
Identify which of the following statements are True and which are False. Give a supporting statement for your answer:
- a) Crescograph was invented by Marconi.
Answer: False.
Supporting statement: The Crescograph was invented by Jagadish Chandra Bose to measure the growth of plants. - b) Marconi got the patency right for wireless telegraphy.
Answer: True.
Supporting statement: Though Bose first demonstrated wireless communication, Marconi was awarded the patent for wireless telegraphy. - c) Bose was awarded Knighthood in 1919.
Answer: True.
Supporting statement: Jagadish Chandra Bose was knighted by the British Government in 1919 for his contributions to science. - d) No other Bengali writer had written science fiction before J.C. Bose.
Answer: False.
Supporting statement: Other Bengali writers like Hemlal Dutta had written science-based stories before him.
Activity – 7
Complete the following statements:
- a) Crescograph is used to measure the growth of plants.
- b) Bose proved that plants are living beings.
- c) In 1917 Bose founded the Bose Institute.
- d) Bose Institute was founded in Calcutta.
Activity – 8
Answer the following questions:
- a) ‘Bose had invented several sensitive instruments’. Name a ‘sensitive instrument’ invented by J.C. Bose. What is its use?
- b) What did Bose prove by his experiments on plants?
- c) Do you think Bose was uninterested about securing patency right? Why?
- d) What were the various awards and honours conferred on Bose?
- e)Name some of his books and publications.
Answer : One such sensitive instrument is the crescograph. It is used to measure the growth of plants and record their responses to stimuli.
Answer : Bose proved that plants are living beings and they respond to external stimuli like pain, pleasure, and affection, just like animals.
Answer : Yes, Bose was uninterested in securing patent rights because he believed that knowledge should be freely shared for the benefit of all, and not used for personal gain or profit.
Answer : J.C. Bose received many awards and honours for his contributions to science. He was knighted by the British government in 1917. He also became the first Indian to be elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of London. Many institutions and awards have been named after him to honor his work.
Answer : Some of his books and publications include “Response in the Living and NonLiving” and “The Nervous Mechanism of Plants.”
Activity – 9
Underline the adverbs:
Activity – 10
Now put the underlined adverbs from the above passage in the chart according to their functions. One is done for you:
| Adverb | Function |
|---|---|
| There | Indicates the place |
| Daily | How often something happens |
| Therefore | Why the action is performed |
| Seriously | Manner of the action |
| Why | Used to ask a question |
Activity – 11
Transform the degree of adjectives of the following sentences as directed:
- a) Plants are as sensitive as animals. (change into comparative degree)
- b) Simla is cooler than Kolkata.
- c) Umesh Yadav is the fastest bowler in the Indian cricket team.
- d) Ishant Sharma is taller than any other Indian cricketer.
- e) Mt. Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
Answer : Comparative Degree
➢ Animals are not more sensitive than plants.
Answer : Positive Degree:
➢ Kolkata is not as cool as Simla.
Answer : Comparative Degree:
➢ Umesh Yadav is faster than any other bowler in the Indian cricket team.
Answer : Superlative Degree:
➢ Ishant Sharma is the tallest Indian cricketer.
Answer : Positive Degree:
➢ No other mountain in the world is as high as Mt. Everest.
Activity – 12
In this lesson you have read the biography of a
great Indian scientist. Now write a biography (in about 80 words) of Prafulla Chandra Roy, who was another great Indian scientist. You can use the following hints: :
Hints : Birth: 1861, Khulna, now in Bangladesheducation: village pathsala, Hare School, Albert School, passed Entrance examination (1879), F.A. from Metropolitan College (1882)won Gilchrist scholarship (1882)-went to London-B.Sc. from Edinburgh University(188284), D.Sc., Edinburgh University-Professor of Presidency College (1889)-first to prepare Mercurous Nitrite in laboratory (1896)established Bengal Chemicals (1901)-joined Science College as Palit Professor death:1944
Biography of Prafulla Chandra Roy:
Prafulla Chandra Roy was a famous Indian scientist, born in 1861 in Khulna (now in Bangladesh). He started his studies in a village school and later went to Hare and Albert Schools. He passed the Entrance Exam in 1879 and F.A. in 1882. That same year, he got a Gilchrist scholarship and went to London. He completed his B.Sc. and D.Sc. from Edinburgh University. In 1889, he became a teacher at Presidency College. He made a chemical called Mercurous Nitrite in 1896 and started Bengal Chemicals in 1901. He passed away in 1944.
Activity – 13
You have come to know that the local postman has delivered your letter to your neighbour's house by mistake. Write a letter to the post office with a request to return the letter to you .
Letter to the post office:
To,
The Postmaster[Your Local Post Office Name]
[Your Area/City Name]
Date: [Write the date here]
Subject: Request to return my letter delivered by mistake
Respected Sir/Madam,
I am writing to inform you that a letter meant for me has been wrongly delivered to my neighbour’s house by the postman. I came to know about this today.
I kindly request you to take the necessary steps to collect the letter from my neighbour and return it to me. Please ensure that such a mistake does not happen again.
I hope you will look into this matter and help me get my letter.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
[Your Full Name]
[Your Full Address]
[Your PIN code]
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