I. Answer the following questions:
1. When was Dwarakanath Kotnis born?
Dwarakanath Shantharam Kotnis was born on 10 October, 1910 in Solapur
2. Where did he study his medicine?
He studied Bachelor of Medicine at G.S. Medical College of the University of Mumbai.
3. Who invaded China in 1937?
Japan invaded China in 1937.
4. How old was Dr. Kotnis when he went to China?
27 years old was Dr. Kotnis when he went to China.
5. Where was his body buried?
His body was buried in the courtyard of Heroes.
6. Name the movie directed by V. Shantharam on the life of Dr. Kotnis.
‘Dr. Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani’ movie directed by V. Shantharam on the life of Dr. Kotnis
II. Choose the right word given in brackets and complete the sentences:
1. The military life and stress made Kotinis weak. (week/weak)
2. Dr. Kotnis is revered by (by/buy) the Chinese even today.
3. School children too (too/two) offer flowers to Dr. Kotnis’ statue.
4. On “Ancestors Commemoration Day” flowers were (where/were) offered to the statue of Dr. Kotnis.
5. Dr. Kotnis has won (one /won) the hearts of many Chinese.
IV. Set of words are given below; circle the odd one that doesn’t belong to the group.
One is done for you;
1. life progress dull grow active
2. war fight bullets love wound
3. rest sleep relax travel peaceful
4. rever honour forget respect tribute
5. movie shooting theater book actor
6. medicine clinic ambulance injection movie
7. death active bury mourn sad
