Question Answer Kaveri English Chapter 1 Class 9 CBSE Board

Bharat Our Land

Exercise Question
Questions within the Lesson

Exercise Question

Check Your Understanding

I. Fill in the blanks by choosing appropriate words from the box given below to complete the summary of the poem.

The poem is a tribute to India, celebrating its natural beauty, spiritual heritage, and 1. historical greatness. The poet praises the 2. Himavant, describing it as mighty and unparalleled. The 3. Ganga is depicted as generous and graceful, while the 4. Upanishads are honoured as sacred and unmatched. The poem highlights the contributions of 5. warriors and 6. sages who have enriched the land with their bravery and wisdom. It also acknowledges the presence of 7. Brahma-knowledge and the teachings of 8. Buddha, highlighting India’s deep-rooted spiritual and philosophical traditions. The poet repeatedly asserts that India is 9. peerless, urging everyone to 10. praise her.

II Complete the following features about the poem.

1. The impact on the readers (mood): Patriotic and proud
2. The poet’s attitude (tone): Admiring and praising
3. The rhyme scheme: No fixed rhyme scheme (free verse)
4. Examples of personification: “She’s peerless, let’s praise her!” (India is described as a person)

III.What is the impact of the refrain, ‘she’s peerless, let’s praise her!’?

Answer: The refrain creates a strong feeling of pride and admiration for India. It emphasises that India is unique and unmatched and encourages people to respect and praise the nation repeatedly.

IV.Complete the following sentence appropriately.
India is metaphorically described as ‘this sunny golden land,’ suggesting that it is _________.

Answer: rich, beautiful, and full of glory

V. The poet uses symbolism. Match the symbols in Column 1 to what they suggest in Column 2.

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VI. The poet uses imagery (descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures that appeal to the senses). Give any two examples from the poem.

Answer:-      “The mighty Himavant is ours”
“This sunny golden land is ours”

VII. What is the impact of the use of hyphens in the first stanza? Select the options that are true.

Answer:- Options 1, 3, and 5 are correct.

VIII. The poet uses hyperbole in the poem. Identify examples and explain.

Answer:

“There’s no equal anywhere on earth.” – This is an exaggeration to show that the Himalayas are the greatest and unmatched, even though other mountains also exist.

“Which other river can match her grace?” – This exaggerates the beauty of the Ganga by suggesting that no other river can be as graceful as it.

IX. The poem is an ode. Identify examples from the poem that correspond to it being an ode.

Answer:

“The mighty Himavant is ours—there’s no equal anywhere on earth.”
“The generous Ganga is ours—which other river can match her grace?”
“The sacred Upanishads are ours—what scriptures else to name with them?”
“This sunny golden land is ours—she’s peerless, let’s praise her!”
“Of hoary antiquity is Bharat—she’s peerless, let’s praise her!”

X. The poet uses allusion in the poem. Identify the matching allusions for the following.

Answer:

1. An allusion to the ancient Indian scriptures that form the philosophical core and symbolise deep wisdom and enlightenment – The sacred Upanishads

2. An allusion to the concept of spiritual knowledge associated with self-realisation and ultimate truth – Brahma-knowledge

3.An allusion to Gautama Buddha’s teachings, which include compassion, non-violence, and enlightenment – Buddha’s Dhamma

Critical Reflection

I. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow.

The mighty Himavant is ours—
there’s no equal anywhere on earth.
The generous Ganga is ours—
which other river can match her grace?
The sacred Upanishads are ours—
what scriptures else to name with them?

1. Complete the sentence.
The word ‘mighty’ refers to the strength and greatness of the Himavant.

2. Choose the correct option to complete the sentence given below.
The question mark at the end of the fourth and sixth line of the extract is used to __________.

(i) show doubt and uncertainty
(ii) emphasise a point
(iii) highlight confusion and hesitation
(iv) reveal inquiry and curiosity

Answer: (ii) emphasise a point

3. The poet uses the word ‘generous’ to describe the Ganga. Why?

Answer: The poet describes the Ganga as ‘generous’ because it gives water and supports life selflessly.

4. Why has the movement of the river been described as graceful?

Answer: The movement of the river is described as graceful because it flows smoothly and beautifully.

5 .Fill in the blank with the correct option from the words given in the brackets.

The poet is implying that the Upanishads are _________ (unmatched/abundant) in their wisdom and spiritual depth.

Answer: unmatched

II Answer the following questions.

1. How does the poem reflect a strong connection to cultural identity and heritage?
Answer: The poem reflects cultural identity and heritage by mentioning Himavant, Ganga, Upanishads, sages, and Buddha, showing India’s rich traditions, history, and spiritual values.

2. What can you infer about the poet’s attitude towards India from the repeated phrase ‘she’s peerless, let’s praise her!’?
Answer: The poet’s attitude is full of pride, admiration, and deep love for India, showing that he considers India unique and unmatched.

3. What does the line ‘many a sage has sanctified this land’ suggest about India’s spiritual heritage?
Answer: It suggests that India has a strong spiritual tradition, where many sages have made the land holy with their wisdom and teachings.

4. How does the poet connect warriors and music to India’s greatness?
Answer: The poet connects warriors and music to India’s greatness by showing that brave warriors protected the land, while divine music reflects its rich culture and art.

5. How does this poem foster a sense of national pride?
Answer: The poem fosters national pride by praising India’s beauty, culture, history, and achievements, making readers feel proud of their country.

Vocabulary in Context

I. Complete the table by choosing words from the poem.

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II. Complete the following table by adding a different suffix to form new words. Also, create a sentence using the created word. One example has been done for you.

Answers :-

• -tion:
  praise—praiseation (Not correct, so better from poem verb like “celebrate”) → celebrate—celebration
  Sentence: The poem is a celebration of India’s greatness.
• -ive:
  create—creative
  Sentence: The poem shows the creative expression of the poet’s love for India.
• -ment:
  develop—development
  Sentence: The spiritual development of the land is highlighted in the poem.
• -ed:
  praise—praised
  Sentence: The poet praised India for its beauty and heritage.

Writing Task

I. Write a paragraph about a place that you have visited which has stayed in your memory.

Ans:- 

Last summer, I visited Manali, which has stayed in my memory as a beautiful and peaceful place. I went there for a family vacation with my parents and younger brother. We prepared for the trip by packing warm clothes, booking our hotel in advance, and planning the places we wanted to visit. We stayed in a cozy hotel surrounded by mountains and greenery. During our stay, we visited Solang Valley, enjoyed snow activities, went sightseeing, and took many photographs. We also tried local food and spent time relaxing in the cool weather. The natural beauty and fresh air made this trip unforgettable for me.

Questions within the Lesson

Reflect and Respond

Q I. Recall the lines of the National Anthem and complete the table given below with the names of the states, mountain ranges, and rivers mentioned in it.

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Q II. Work in pairs. Discuss what the words ‘जय हे’ (Jaya he) in the last two lines of the National Anthem convey. Share your answer with your classmates and teacher.

Answer:-  The words ‘Jaya he’ (जय हे) convey a feeling of victory, praise, and respect for the nation. They express pride, unity, and admiration for India, and show the glory and success of the country.

Q III. Read the underlined words in the given lines of the poem. Choose the odd one out that does not correspond with the meaning of the underlined word.

1. She’s peerless, let’s praise her!
valuable, incomparable, unmatched
Answer: valuable

2. Many a sage has sanctified this land.
blessed, purified, applauded
Answer: applauded

3. And here all auspicious things are found.
fortunate, fantastic, favourable
Answer: fantastic

4. Of hoary antiquity is Bharat,
ancient times, recent past, time immemorial
Answer: recent past