Forensic reconstruction- It refers to the process of creating a face on the skull and see how the owner of the skull looked like. Here, it refers to the construction of the bust of King Tut based on the data received from CT scan.
Scudded across- It refers to moving quickly. The phrase is used with reference to the movement of the ‘dark-bellied clouds’.
Casket grey- The words point out to the covering of the stars by the‘dark-bellied clouds’, the way jewels are kept in a casket (a jewel box).
Resurrection- It refers to a new beginning for something which is old and long forgotten. Here, it refers to the new life after death.
Funerary treasures- The valuable things with which the king was buried were no less than treasures as most of the items were made of pure gold. They are, thus, referred to as ‘funerary treasures’.
Circumvented- The thieves would easily bypass the guards with artfulness and rip the mummy apart to remove the gold.
Scudded across- It refers to moving quickly. The phrase is used with reference to the movement of the ‘dark-bellied clouds’.
Casket grey- The words point out to the covering of the stars by the‘dark-bellied clouds’, the way jewels are kept in a casket (a jewel box).
Resurrection- It refers to a new beginning for something which is old and long forgotten. Here, it refers to the new life after death.
Funerary treasures- The valuable things with which the king was buried were no less than treasures as most of the items were made of pure gold. They are, thus, referred to as ‘funerary treasures’.
Circumvented- The thieves would easily bypass the guards with artfulness and rip the mummy apart to remove the gold.
Computed tomography- Also known as CT scan, it provides X-ray image of a body in cross section. It is used for diagnostic purposes.
Eerie detail- Uncanny description of the resulting image of the head of Tut visible through the CT scan.
Eerie detail- Uncanny description of the resulting image of the head of Tut visible through the CT scan.
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(i) ghostly dust devils- it points out to the devilish or frightful movement of the dusty winds. It reflects the anger of the winds for disturbing the king from his resting place.
(ii) desert sky- it refers to the dusty sky of the desert. The barren sky spread over the vast desert region portrays a sad and dry picture.
(iii) stunning artefacts- items found in the tomb were extremely beautiful. Usage of both the words together explains the ‘eternal brilliance’ of the objects.
(iv) funerary treasures- reference is to the fact that king was buried with numerous things which were no less than treasures as most of the items were made of pure gold.
(v) scientific detachment- it refers to an indifference towards science.
(ii) desert sky- it refers to the dusty sky of the desert. The barren sky spread over the vast desert region portrays a sad and dry picture.
(iii) stunning artefacts- items found in the tomb were extremely beautiful. Usage of both the words together explains the ‘eternal brilliance’ of the objects.
(iv) funerary treasures- reference is to the fact that king was buried with numerous things which were no less than treasures as most of the items were made of pure gold.
(v) scientific detachment- it refers to an indifference towards science.
(vi) dark-bellied clouds- it refers to the dark clouds containing rain.
(vii) casket grey- the words point out to the stars being covered by the ‘dark-bellied clouds’, the way jewels are kept in a casket (a jewel box).
(viii) eternal brilliance- eternal refers to something that is timeless. Thus, eternal brilliance refers to timeless lustre and shine of the jewels and valuables of the king.
(ix) ritual resins- resins are used as a customary duty in the process of burying a body.
(x) virtual body- a body created through electronic images or CT scan. It resembles a real body and provides a very clear view.
CT scan- It refers to Computed Tomography. It provides X-ray image of a body in cross section. It is used for diagnostic purposes.
MRI- MRI is the short form of magnetic resonance imaging. It is a diagnostic tool.
Tomography- It refers to taking pictures of various sections of a human body in a three-dimensional view.
Autopsy- It refers to the post-mortem examination.
Dialysis- It is the process of filtration of bloodstream usually during kidney failure.
ECG- The electrocardiogram is a diagnostic tool that measures and records the electrical activity of the heart in exquisite detail.
Post mortem- It refers to the medical examination and dissection of a dead body to determine the cause of death
Angiography- Angiography is the examination of the blood vessels using x-rays and injecting of a radio paque substance.
Biopsy- The removal and examination of a sample of tissue from a living body for diagnostic purposes is known as biopsy.
Q 1:Scientific intervention is necessary to unearth buried mysteries.
Answer :For:
§ Science helps determine the facts related to the past even in the absence of any living evidences.
§ It leads to good amount of knowledge about the past events without which things would go in mere speculations.
§ It helps determine information about ancient cultures, tradition, and people.
§ The use of advanced scientific tools helps in extracting important facts related to past events.
§ It helps in determining the time and place of the event.
§ It gives us important information about the unsolved mysteries.
Against:
§ There is no use of digging the past.
§ Present is valuable and we must live in the present.
§ Delving into the past is waste of time and energy.
§ It is the job of the historians and not scientists.
§ It is always better to invest one’s resources on the development of living rather than investigating the dead.
Q 2:Advanced technology gives us conclusive evidence of past events.
Answer :
For:
§ With advanced technology such as CT scan, it is possible to solve medical mysteries related to deaths.
§ It is possible to create a 3-D view of the various body parts.
§ It provides intricate details through forensics, radiology and anatomy.
§ It helps find new clues related to life and death.
§ It provides data for forensic reconstruction.
§ Technology such as satellite imaging helps find buried sites.
§ Date and time of an event can be confirmed through advanced technology.
Against:
§ No use of gathering facts about the past.
§ It’s important to focus on the present issues and events rather than investigating the past.
§ Even with the help of CT scan, no conclusive evidences could be constructed about Tut.
Q3:Traditions, rituals and funerary practices must be respected.
Answer :
Traditions, rituals and funerary practices are born out of the sentiments and feelings of a community.
§ They provide identity to a community.
§ They maintain continuity of a culture.
§ They help in transferring the values of ancestors to the new generation.
§ They add to our knowledge the progress of human civilisation.
Against:
§ Traditions, customs and funerary practices may encourage superstition.
§ They may hamper the development of the society.
§ They affect unity.
§ They could lead to violence and friction between people belonging to different cultures.
Q4:Knowledge about the past is useful to complete our knowledge of the world we live in.
Answer :
For:
§ Past acts as a mirror to our mistakes and teaches us lessons.
§ Present is the outcome of past.
§ It helps us understand the progress of the events down the history.
§ It builds foundation for our present and future.
Against:
§ One must live in the present.
§ Past is infinite and should be left as it is.
§ Past should not affect our present life.
Question :
What do you think are the reasons for the extinction of languages?
Answer :
Below are listed a few reasons for the extinction of languages.
§ Migration of people to other lands
§ Influence of the rulers
§ Evolution of language due to cultural fusion
§ Limitation of vocabulary
§ Absence of written script along with prevalence of oral tradition
§ Constant changes in the society
§ Globalisation, as it has led to the use of only dominant languages.
Q:In what ways do you think we could help prevent the extinction of languages and dialects?
Answer :
Extinction of languages and dialects can be prevented through the following reasons.
§ Transferring the vocabulary and dialects of the language to the next generation
§ Teaching the languages in colleges and universities and encouraging students to specialise in the same
§ Teaching children to use mother-tongue
§ Remaining connected to one’s cultural roots
§ Respecting one’s language which will help in taking it forward to the coming generations
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