Chapter 4 -Secret Of Happiness

Simplified Material PSEB Class X – English

L 3: Secret of Happiness

Short Answer Questions

Q1. Which is the greatest day in any individual’s life?
Ans. The greatest day in any individual’s life is when he begins to realize himself.

Q2. What enthralled the student in the Psychology class?
Ans. The student was enthralled to learn about the failure of an average man.

Q3. Did the boy change as a result of the realization?
Ans. Yes, he changed as a result of the realization?

Q4. What is there in the personality of every man?
Ans. There is a great store of unused power in the personality of every man.

Q5. How can weak personalities become strong?
Ans. Weak personalities can become strong with the use of inward power.

Q6. What would Chesterton preach if he had just one sermon to deliver?
Ans. He would preach against fear if he had just one sermon to deliver.

Q7. What are the different types of fear experienced by the people?
Ans. People experience fear of ill health, losing money and future.

Q8. What did the author of ‘Secret of Happiness’ find when he flung open the door?
Ans. He found a small Chipmunk/ rat when he flung open the door.

Q9. How can one have a real escape from fear?
Ans. One can have a real escape from fear by having deep faith in God.

Q10. What was the priceless secret discovered by Mr Kagawa?

Ans. One can have a real escape from fear by having deep faith in God.

Simplified Material

X – English L 3: Secret of Happiness

Long Answer Questions

Q1. Describe, in your own words, how the professor changed the total attitude of the student.

Ans. The student was good at sports. But he was not good at studies. One day the professor explained how an average man fails in his life. The student was enthralled to learn about the failure of the average man. Thus, the professor changed the total attitude of the student.

Q2. Write a small paragraph on ‘The Proper use of Human Energy.’

Ans. The author says an average man fails because he fails to control his powers. There is a great store of unused power in the personality of every man. Weak personality can become strong with the use of inward power.

Q3. Relate the incident of North Woods in your own words.

Ans. One day, the author was alone at home. He heard some noises outside his house. He thought there were some gangsters out there. But when he opened the door, there was a small rat.

Q4. Write, in brief, the message given by Mr. Kagawa.

Ans. People experience many fears like fear of ill health, losing money and future. Mr. Kagawa was a Japanese scholar. He says that one can have a real escape from fear by having deep faith in God.

10th class – English

Ans. One can have a real escape from fear by having deep faith in God.

Simplified Material X – English L 3:

Secret of Happiness

Long Answer Questions

Q1. Describe, in your own words, how the professor changed the total attitude of the student.

Ans. The student was good at sports. But he was not good at studies. One day the professor explained how an average man fails in his life. The student was enthralled to learn about the failure of the average man. Thus, the professor changed the total attitude of the student.

Q2. Write a small paragraph on ‘The Proper use of Human Energy.’

Ans. The author says an average man fails because he fails to control his powers. There is a great store of unused power in the personality of every man. Weak personality can become strong with the use of inward power.

Q3. Relate the incident of North Woods in your own words.

Ans. One day, the author was alone at home. He heard some noises outside his house. He thought there were some gangsters out there. But when he opened the door, there was a small rat.

Q4. Write, in brief, the message given by Mr. Kagawa.

Ans. People experience many fears like fear of ill health, losing money and future. Mr. Kagawa was a Japanese scholar. He says that one can have a real escape from fear by having deep faith in God.

10th class – English

Translation from English to Punjabi

Lesson 3: SECRET OF HAPPINESS

1. I didn’t want to die.
   Ans. ਮ ਮਰਨਾ ਨਹ ਚਾਹੁੰ ਦਾ ਸੀ|
2. Fear is one of man’s most common enemies.
   Ans. ਡਰ ਮਨੁੱ ਖ ਦੇ ਸਭ ਤ ਆਮ ਦੁ!ਮਣ ਿਵੱ ਚ ਇੱ ਕ ਹੈ|
3. You are greater than you think.
   Ans. ਤੁਸੀ ਆਪਣੀ ਸੋਚ ਤ ਿਜ਼ਆਦਾ ਮਹਾਨ ਹੋ |
4. I wanted to get out of there.
   Ans. ਮ ‘ਥ ਿਨਕਲਣਾ ਚਾਹੁੰ ਦਾ ਸੀ|
5. Then you will have total peace of mind.
   Ans. ਤਦ ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਮਨ ਦੀ ਪੂਰੀ !ਤੀ ਿਮਲੇਗੀ|
6. You must do it yourself.
   Ans. ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਇਹ ਖੁਦ ਕਰਨਾ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ ਹੈ|
7. A fear is not unlike a ghost
   Ans. ਕ ਡਰ ਇੱ ਕ ਭੂਤ ਦੇ ਉਲਟ ਨਹ ਹੁੰ ਦਾ|
8. God watches over you and cares for you.
   Ans. ਰੱ ਬ ਤੁਹਾਡੀ ਿਨਗਰਾਨੀ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ ਤੇ ਤੁਹਾਡੀ ਦੇਖਭਾਲ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ|
9. This is a problem common to us all.
   Ans. ਇਹ ਸਾਡੇ ਸਾਿਰਆਂ ਲਈ ਇਕ ਸਮੱ ਿਸਆ ਹੈ|

Simplified Material
X – English
L 3: Secret of Happiness
Short Answer Questions
Q1. Which is the greatest day in any individual’s life?
Ans. The greatest day in any individual’s life is when he begins to realize himself.
Q2. What enthralled the student in the Psychology class?
Ans. The student was enthralled to learn about the failure of an average man.
Q3. Did the boy change as a result of the realization?
Ans. Yes, he changed as a result of the realization?
Q4. What is there in the personality of every man?
Ans. There is a great store of unused power in the personality of every man.
Q5. How can weak personalities become strong?
Ans. Weak personalities can become strong with the use of inward power.
Q6. What would Chesterton preach if he had just one sermon to deliver?
Ans. He would preach against fear if he had just one sermon to deliver.
Q7. What are the different types of fear experienced by the people?
Ans. People experience fear of ill health, losing money and future.
Q8. What did the author of ‘Secret of Happiness’ find when he flung open the door?
Ans. He found a small Chipmunk/ rat when he flung open the door.
Q9. How can one have a real escape from fear?
Ans. One can have a real escape from fear by having deep faith in God.
Q10. What was the priceless secret discovered by Mr Kagawa?

Ans. One can have a real escape from fear by having deep faith in God.

Simplified Material
X – English L 3:
Secret of Happiness
Long Answer Questions
Q1. Describe, in your own words, how the professor changed the total attitude of the student.
Ans. The student was good at sports. But he was not good at studies. One day the professor explained how an average man fails in his life. The student was enthralled to learn about the failure of the average man. Thus, the professor changed the total attitude of the student.
Q2. Write a small paragraph on ‘The Proper use of Human Energy.’
Ans. The author says an average man fails because he fails to control his powers. There is a great store of unused power in the personality of every man. Weak personality can become strong with the use of inward power.
Q3. Relate the incident of North Woods in your own words.
Ans. One day, the author was alone at home. He heard some noises outside his house. He thought there were some gangsters out there. But when he opened the door, there was a small rat.
Q4. Write, in brief, the message given by Mr. Kagawa.
Ans. People experience many fears like fear of ill health, losing money and future. Mr. Kagawa was a Japanese scholar. He says that one can have a real escape from fear by having deep faith in God.

10th class – English
Translation from English to Punjabi
Lesson 3: SECRET OF HAPPINESS

1. He never lost his calm.
   Ans. ਉਸਨ ਕਦੇ ਆਪਣੀ ਸ਼ਤੀ ਨਹ ਗਵਾਈ |
2. I didn’t want to die.
   Ans. ਮ ਮਰਨਾ ਨਹ ਚਾਹੁੰ ਦਾ ਸੀ|
3. Fear is one of man’s most common enemies.
   Ans. ਡਰ ਮਨੁੱ ਖ ਦੇ ਸਭ ਤ ਆਮ ਦੁ!ਮਣ ਿਵੱ ਚ ਇੱ ਕ ਹੈ|
4. You are greater than you think.
   Ans. ਤੁਸੀ ਆਪਣੀ ਸੋਚ ਤ ਿਜ਼ਆਦਾ ਮਹਾਨ ਹੋ |
5. I wanted to get out of there.
   Ans. ਮ ‘ਥ ਿਨਕਲਣਾ ਚਾਹੁੰ ਦਾ ਸੀ|
6. Then you will have total peace of mind.
   Ans. ਤਦ ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਮਨ ਦੀ ਪੂਰੀ !ਤੀ ਿਮਲੇਗੀ|
7. You must do it yourself.
   Ans. ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਇਹ ਖੁਦ ਕਰਨਾ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ ਹੈ|
8. A fear is not unlike a ghos
   Ans. ਕ ਡਰ ਇੱ ਕ ਭੂਤ ਦੇ ਉਲਟ ਨਹ ਹੁੰ ਦਾ|
9. God watches over you and cares for you.
   Ans. ਰੱ ਬ ਤੁਹਾਡੀ ਿਨਗਰਾਨੀ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ ਤੇ ਤੁਹਾਡੀ ਦੇਖਭਾਲ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ|
10. This is a problem common to us all.
    Ans. ਇਹ ਸਾਡੇ ਸਾਿਰਆਂ ਲਈ ਇਕ ਸਮੱ ਿਸਆ ਹੈ|

CLASS X : ENGLISH OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS

MAIN COURSE BOOK: LESSON 3: SECRET OF HAPPINESS

1. Which illustration was used by the professor of Psychology?
2. Who declared to give sermon against fear?
   i) professor of Psychology ii) Gilberton Chesterton iii) Author iv) Kagawa
3. __ values are needed in the world today.
4. The author found an elephant when he flung open the door. (True/ false)
5. We should have faith that __ is always with us.
   i) God ii) somebody iii) everyman iv) nobody
6. __ in God gives us real peace of mind.
   i) fear ii) hatred iii) faith iv) anger
   Answer Key:
   Q1. Which illustration was used by the professor of Psychology?
   Ans. Burning glass/ illustration of a burning glass
   Q2. Who declared to give sermon against fear?
   i) professor of Psychology ii) Gilberton Chesterton iii) Author iv) Kagawa
   Q3. Moral values are needed in the world today.
   Q4. The author found an elephant when he flung open the door. (false)
   Q5. We should have faith that God is always with us.
   i) God ii) somebody iii) everyman iv) nobody
   Q6. Faith in God gives us real peace of mind.
   i) fear ii) hatred iii) faith iv) anger

MAIN COURSE BOOK: LESSON 3: SECRET OF HAPPINES

Lesson 3: SECRET OF HAPPINESS

1. He never lost his calm.
Ans. ਉਸਨ ਕਦੇ ਆਪਣੀ ਸ਼ਤੀ ਨਹ ਗਵਾਈ |

2. I didn’t want to die.
Ans. ਮ ਮਰਨਾ ਨਹ ਚਾਹੁੰ ਦਾ ਸੀ|

3. Fear is one of man’s most common enemies.
Ans. ਡਰ ਮਨੁੱ ਖ ਦੇ ਸਭ ਤ ਆਮ ਦੁ!ਮਣ ਿਵੱ ਚ ਇੱ ਕ ਹੈ|

4. You are greater than you think.
Ans. ਤੁਸੀ ਆਪਣੀ ਸੋਚ ਤ ਿਜ਼ਆਦਾ ਮਹਾਨ ਹੋ |

5. I wanted to get out of there.
Ans. ਮ ‘ਥ ਿਨਕਲਣਾ ਚਾਹੁੰ ਦਾ ਸੀ|

6. Then you will have total peace of mind.
Ans. ਤਦ ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਮਨ ਦੀ ਪੂਰੀ !ਤੀ ਿਮਲੇਗੀ|

7. You must do it yourself.
Ans. ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਇਹ ਖੁਦ ਕਰਨਾ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ ਹੈ|

8. A fear is not unlike a ghost
Ans. ਕ ਡਰ ਇੱ ਕ ਭੂਤ ਦੇ ਉਲਟ ਨਹ ਹੁੰ ਦਾ|

9. God watches over you and cares for you.
Ans. ਰੱ ਬ ਤੁਹਾਡੀ ਿਨਗਰਾਨੀ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ ਤੇ ਤੁਹਾਡੀ ਦੇਖਭਾਲ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ|

10. This is a problem common to us all.
Ans. ਇਹ ਸਾਡੇ ਸਾਿਰਆਂ ਲਈ ਇਕ ਸਮੱ ਿਸਆ ਹੈ|

CLASS X : ENGLISH OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS

MAIN COURSE BOOK: LESSON 3: SECRET OF HAPPINESS

1. Which illustration was used by the professor of Psychology?

2. Who declared to give sermon against fear?
i) professor of Psychology ii) Gilberton Chesterton iii) Author iv) Kagawa

3. ____________ values are needed in the world today.

4. The author found an elephant when he flung open the door. (True/ false)

5. We should have faith that ____ is always with us.
i) God ii) somebody iii) everyman iv) nobody

6. ______ in God gives us real peace of mind.
i) fear ii) hatred iii) faith iv) anger

Answer Key:
Q1. Which illustration was used by the professor of Psychology?
Ans. Burning glass/ illustration of a burning glass

Q2. Who declared to give sermon against fear?
i) professor of Psychology ii) Gilberton Chesterton iii) Author iv) Kagawa

Q3. Moral values are needed in the world today.

Q4. The author found an elephant when he flung open the door. (false)

Q5. We should have faith that God is always with us.
i) God ii) somebody iii) everyman iv) nobody

Q6. Faith in God gives us real peace of mind.
i) fear ii) hatred iii) faith iv) anger