Maharashtra HSC 2025 English Yuvakbharti Answer Key | Feb 2025 Board Exam Solutions
SECTION - I: PROSE
(Reading for Comprehension, Language Study, Summary and Mind Mapping)
Q. 1. (A) Read the extract and complete the activities given below:
I spent 32 years in Information Technology out of which I was a Chief Executive Officer or MD or the software head for 23 years for large global multinational software companies with thousands of software professionals worldwide and 6 offices in the US, 3 in Europe, 1 in Japan and 1 in Australia. I had to travel all over the globe around 150 times for business. During this period, I had also written 4 books with 500-700 pages each on Information Technology published by Tata McGraw-Hill and then translated into Chinese for global distribution.
I learnt a lot of things when I was running these large companies. The first one was the importance of team work. In today's world, nothing is possible without team work. You cannot be successful if you are a loner and an egoistic person. Secondly, you need to lead from the front by setting a good example in front of your staff. Third was that you need to treat your subordinates and your colleagues as friends. In my career, I made a few mistakes, but learnt a lot about motivation, being a good listener, target setting and the art of delegation which forms such an important part of today's management.
After working for all these software companies for so many years, I wanted to return to my first love i.e. to read and write on various subjects concerning human life and existence. Therefore, I gave up two offers of around 3 crore rupees per annum to become a writer. This is how my second innings as a writer in Marathi began.
After this, I have written about 34 books in Marathi. Most of them have become bestsellers with tens of thousands of copies sold for each. However it is not sales or the money that is important to me as much as the fact that these books have brought about very good changes in the lives of thousands of readers.
A1. Read the following statements and arrange them in proper sequence: (2)
(1) The narrator turned down high income job offers to pursue a career as a writer.
(2) He led major global multinational software companies.
(3) His writing brought about positive transformations in the lives of readers.
(4) He learnt invaluable life lessons while heading multinational companies.
Ans:
A2. Complete the following web-diagram on the 'Key aspects of management': (2)
Key aspects of management
Teamwork
Leading by example
Friendship with colleagues
Motivation
Being a good listene
Target setting
Art of delegation
A3. Provide the supporting details from the extract that highlight the narrator's success as a writer:
Answer:
✅ He turned down high-paying job offers to pursue writing.
✅ He has written 34 books in Marathi, most of which became bestsellers.
✅ His books have sold tens of thousands of copies each.
✅ His books have positively impacted thousands of readers' lives, which he values more than money.
A4. Personal Response: Do you think passion is more important than wealth? Explain your views in about 50 words.
Answer:
Yes, I believe passion is more important than wealth. Money can bring comfort, but true happiness comes from following one’s passion. The narrator chose writing over a high-paying job, and his books changed lives. Passion gives long-term fulfillment, while wealth alone may not bring real joy.
A5. Do as directed: ✍️🔤
(i) Choose the correct Present Perfect Tense sentence:
❓ I passed from IIT.✅ (b) I have passed from IIT.
(ii) Choose the correct Complex Sentence:
❓ I made a few mistakes, but learnt a lot about motivation.
✅ (b) Though I made a few mistakes, I learnt a lot about motivation.
A6. Vocabulary:
Find the words from the extract that mean:
(a) Lower in rank or position – Subordinate
(b) Person with whom one works – Colleague
(c) Person who practices or shows selfishness or pride – Egoistic
(d) Involving many countries – Multinational