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3. A Cricket Match

Cricket is played on a large oval-shaped ground. Each team comprises of eleven
players. After the toss, players of one team go for batting and players of the other
team bowl in turn. Also, there are fielders who stop balls and return it to the

bowler. The batsman starts batting and defend the deliveries of the bowlers. The
captains of both the teams play significant role in the game. There are two umpires
whose opinion and decisions are to be accepted by the players of both the teams.

Excellent team spirit and sense of discipline can be developed by joining and
practicing this game. This game is regarded as a valuable and dignified game.

4. Republic Day

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Republic Day is celebrated in India on 26 of January every year. It is a National
Holiday. In the morning, there is a flag hoisting ceremony to commemorate our
freedom. It is because of the freedom fighters that we are enjoying our freedom

today. Various speakers urge the people to remain united and respect their country.
The programme comes to an end when everyone stands up to sing the National
Anthem.

5. Problems of Population

India is the second most populated country in the world after China. India’s
present population is over one billion and it is a source of major problem for the
entire country. The increasing population and fixed available land, poses a great

housing problem. Land is also required to grow crops to feed the entire population.
They need parks, playgrounds and swimming pools for their entertainment etc. Our

country is today on the brink of population explosion and if the population growth
is not checked, then no amount of progress will make any difference to the poverty
that plagues the country.

6. Importance of Trees

Trees are beautiful and useful gifts of nature. Trees are great friends of humans.
Trees give us flowers, fruits, timber, bamboo, fuels etc. We can rest under the cool

shade of a tree. We get wood from the trees to make furniture, doors, windows
etc. Trees are also a great source of materials like paper, rubber, gums, herbs and
medicines. Forest brings clouds and cause rainfall. Trees prevent soil erosion. They
protect us from severe weather. Thus, trees plays an important role in our life.

Felling of trees disturbs the eco-system. We should save trees.

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