Chapter 5. Acceptance Speech | BSEB 10 English Solution

Chapter 5. Acceptance Speech by Aung San Suu Kyi – Complete Solutions (BSEB Class 10 English Chapter 5 / Panorama)

Looking for easy and complete solutions of “Acceptance Speech” by Aung San Suu Kyi for Bihar Board Class 10 English? This chapter from the Panorama textbook contains the Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech delivered by her son Alexander Aris on 10 December 1991. Here you will find every question answered in simple language – true/false, short answers, sentence completion, long answers, group discussion, composition, word study, grammar (subject-verb agreement), activity and translation. All exercises from A to G are covered without skipping anything so you can score full marks in your exam.

About the Chapter

Aung San Suu Kyi is a pro-democracy activist from Burma (Myanmar). She won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991. Because she was under house arrest, her son Alexander Aris accepted the prize on her behalf and delivered this speech in Oslo. The speech talks about peace, freedom, democracy, and the suffering of the Burmese people.

A. Work in small groups and discuss the following

Suppose you are given the best student award at your school function. What would you speak on the occasion? What points would you include in your speech?

Sample Speech:
Respected Principal, teachers and friends,
I am very happy and grateful to receive the Best Student Award. I thank my teachers who guided me and my parents who supported me. I also thank my classmates for their cooperation. This award inspires me to work harder and help others. I promise to use my knowledge for the good of society. Thank you.

Points to include:

• Greeting
• Expression of gratitude
• Thanks to teachers, parents and friends
• Promise to continue good work
• Closing

B.1.1. Write ‘T’ for true and ‘F’ for false statement

• 1. Acceptance speech was delivered on September 10, 1991. F (Reason: It was delivered on December 10, 1991)
• 2. On the occasion of the award of the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Alexander Aris made a speech. T
• 3. Alexander Aris is one of the brothers of Aung San Suu Kyi. F (Reason: He is her son)
• 4. Alexander Aris thanked from his heart for this honour. T

B.1.2. Answer the following questions very briefly

1. Why had Alexander Aris accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of his mother?

Answer: Because circumstances did not permit his mother to be present in person (she was under house arrest).

2. Who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991?

Answer: Aung San Suu Kyi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991.

3. Who were incarcerated in the struggle for peace, freedom and democracy?

Answer: Many senior and highly respected leaders of Burma, including Aung San Suu Kyi, were incarcerated (imprisoned).

B.2.1. Complete the following sentences on the basis of the lesson

1. The prize is also intended to honour all those engaged in this struggle.
2. Mr. Chairman, the whole international community has applauded the choice of your committee.
3. Let a new age dawn.

B.2.2. Answer the following questions very briefly

1. Why has the whole international community applauded Mr. Chairman?

Answer: Because the committee chose Aung San Suu Kyi for the Nobel Peace Prize, and the international community supported this choice.

2. What is more precious than diamond or silver or gold?

Answer: The beauty of genuine brotherhood and peace is more precious than diamond or silver or gold.

C.1. Long Answer Questions

1. “And no one must underestimate that plight”. Which plight is Aris referring to? Explain.

Answer: Aris is referring to the suffering of the people of Burma. He talks about the plight of people living in poverty and destitution in the countryside and towns, those who are in prison, battered and tortured, young people dying of malaria in the jungles, and Buddhist monks who were beaten and dishonoured. He also mentions the many senior leaders who are still in prison. This is the difficult and painful condition of the Burmese people struggling for peace, freedom and democracy.

2. Peace, freedom and democracy are essential for human beings. Do you agree? Give your own opinion.

Answer: Yes, I fully agree. Peace is necessary so that people can live without fear. Freedom allows us to express our thoughts and live with dignity. Democracy gives every citizen the right to choose their leaders and take part in the development of the country. Without these three things, human life becomes full of suffering, injustice and fear. They are the basic needs for a happy and progressive society.

3. The Nobel Peace Prize belongs not only to Aung San Suu Kyi but also to all men, women and children of Burma. Why does Aris say so?

Answer: Aris says this because Aung San Suu Kyi accepts the prize not in her own name but in the name of all the people of Burma. Many men, women and children are sacrificing their well-being, freedom and even their lives for a democratic Burma. The prize belongs to all of them. Their struggle will bring the final victory.

4. “The beauty of genuine brotherhood and peace is more precious than diamond or silver or gold.” Why does Aris claim so? Do you agree with him?

Answer: Aris claims this because true brotherhood and peace create a happy and harmonious world for everyone. Money and jewels can be lost, but genuine peace and brotherhood give lasting happiness and security to humanity.

Yes, I agree with him. Material things are temporary, but peace and brotherhood make life meaningful and beautiful for all human beings.

C.2. Group Discussion

1. The survival of the human society depends on the peace and harmony in the society.

Points for Discussion:
Yes, without peace and harmony there will be fights, wars and destruction. People cannot progress if they live in fear. Peace and harmony help society grow and survive.

2. The greatest service to the society is to establish peace and harmony.

Points for Discussion:
True. Anyone who works for peace and harmony does the greatest service. Leaders, teachers, and ordinary people who promote understanding and stop violence are true servants of society.

C.3. Composition

Prompt: You are Vinay. You are the secretary of the cultural society of your school. You want to organise an award giving function in your school. Write a letter to the Mukhiya of your Panchayat or the Chairman of your Zila Parishad inviting him to attend the function.

Govt. Secondary School
Ramgarhwa
28 August 2026

To
The Mukhiya / Chairman
Panchayat / Zila Parishad
Ramgarhwa

Subject: Invitation to attend the Award Giving Function

Respected Sir,

I am Vinay, Secretary of the Cultural Society of our school. We are organising an Award Giving Function on 15 September 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in the school auditorium. Many students will receive prizes for their good performance in studies, sports and cultural activities.

We shall be highly honoured if you kindly grace the occasion as the Chief Guest and encourage our students.

Kindly confirm your presence.

Thanking you,
Yours sincerely,
Vinay
Secretary, Cultural Society

D. Word Study

D.1. Dictionary Use

Ex.1. Correct the spelling of the following words:

circumstance

permit

destitution

struggle

secretary

selfishness

genuine

precious

tyranny

Ex.2. Find out the words from the lesson which have the following meanings:

act of dedication → sacrifice / dedication

extreme bodily pain → torture

society → community

freedom → emancipation / freedom

to put one within the other → encapsulate

to set free → emancipate / release

Ex.3. Match the words given in Column ‘A’ with their meanings given in Column ‘B’:

Column A	Column B (Correct Meaning)
(a) detention	the state of being kept in prison
(b) plight	condition (condition of suffering)
(c) tyranny	cruel government / cruelty

D.2. Word Formation

Add suitable suffixes and make new words:

heavy → heaviest / heavily

high → highest / highly

bright → brightest / brightly

love → lovely / lovable

clear → clearly / clearance

selfish → selfishness

brother → brotherhood

hard → hardest / hardly

bold → boldly / boldness

slow → slowly / slowest

humble → humbly / humbleness

music → musical / musician

E. Grammar (Subject-Verb Agreement)

Important Rule: A verb must agree with its subject in number and person. Singular subject takes a singular verb, while a plural subject takes a plural verb.

Ex.4. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate forms of verbs given in the brackets:

1. Truth and honesty is the best policy.
2. Pooja, Rani and Mona are good friends.
3. Smoking and drinking are injurious to health.
4. Each of the boys has been given a book.
5. A committee has been appointed to study the situation.
6. The jury are divided in their opinions. (or is – depending on collective/individual sense)
7. Measles is a serious disease.
8. Seventy rupees is enough for this work.
9. A bunch of keys has been lost.
10. The rest of the books were published.

F. Activity

Prompt: Do a project work on the Nobel Prize. Mention the fields for which the Nobel prizes are given. Include the Nobel Prize winners from Asia.

Summary for Students:
The Nobel Prize is awarded annually in six fields: Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, Peace, and Economic Sciences.

Prominent Asian Nobel Laureates include:

• Aung San Suu Kyi (Peace, 1991 – Myanmar)
• Rabindranath Tagore (Literature, 1913 – India)
• Mother Teresa (Peace, 1979 – India)
• Amartya Sen (Economic Sciences, 1998 – India)
• Malala Yousafzai (Peace, 2014 – Pakistan)
• Muhammad Yunus (Peace, 2006 – Bangladesh)

G. Translation (Translate into English)

Accurate English translations for the given sentences:

• 1. दो और दो चार होता है। → Two and two make four. / Two and two makes four.
• 2. मेरे शिक्षक ने कहा कि ईमानदारी सब से अच्छी नीति है। → My teacher said that honesty is the best policy.
• 3. सच्चाई एवं ईमानदारी कभी परास्त नहीं होती। → Truth and honesty are never defeated.
• 4. सूर्य अभी पूर्व में उग रहा है। → The sun is still rising in the east.
• 5. पेड़ों के अलावा वहाँ कुछ भी दिखायी नहीं देता है। → Nothing but trees is seen there. / Nothing else is visible there except trees.
• 6. सूरज के डूबने के पहले मैं घर आ जाऊँगा। → I shall come home before the sun sets.
• 7. बेईमान कभी भी उदार नहीं होते। → The dishonest are never generous.
• 8. टहलना एवं हँसना स्वास्थ्य के लिए लाभदायक है। → Walking and laughing are beneficial for health.
• 9. डाक्टर ने धूम्रपान मना किया। → The doctor forbade smoking. / The doctor has forbidden smoking.
• 10. क्या पृथ्वी सूर्य का चक्कर लगाती है? → Does the earth revolve around the sun?

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