Chhattisgarh State Class 8 English Chapter 23 Solution
Chhattisgarh State Board Class 8 English Textbook Solution Chapter 23 Where the Mind is without Fear Exercise Questions and Answers.
Where the Mind is without Fear Chapter Solution – Lesson 23 – CG Board
CG SCERT Chhattisgarh State Board Class 8 English Chapter 23 Where the Mind is without Fear Exercises Questions and Answers.
Where the Mind is without Fear
Reading Comprehension
Match the expressions given in column ‘B’ to ‘A’:
A | B |
The mind is without fear
The head is held high
knowledge is free
broken up into fragments
Narrow domestic walls
Tireless striving stretches its arms towards perfection
Clear stream of reason
Dreary desert sand of dead habit
The mind is led forward by Thee feeling of freedom into ever widening thought and action
Heaven of freedom
Let my country awake |
Freedom to express our thinking and ideas.
We feel proud.
every one has the right to get the knowledge according to his/her own interest.
With own interest.
A society with all types of creed, caste and religious, but not united.
To be truthful, honest and sincere.
Think logically.
follow bad customs and traditions.
request to God for gifting us broad thinking and work accordingly.
Feeling of freedom.
let my country be free. |
B.) Answer the following questions:
1.) Make a list of the qualities found in the ‘Heaven of Freedom’.
Ans :- Some of the qualities are found in the ‘Heaven of Freedom’, these are-
- i) the mind is without fear.
- ii) the head is held high.
- iii) knowledge is free.
- iv) society is united.
- v) people are truthful and sincere.
- vi) the mind is led forward into ever-widening thought and action.
- vii) people do not follow bad customs and tradition in society.
2.) Who does the poet address when he says ‘My Father’?
Ans :- The poet addresses to almighty God when he says ‘My Father’.
3.) What type of society does the poet dream about ?
Ans :- The poet, Rabindranath Tagore dreams about a society that is not broken up into fragments by narrow domestic walls but should be united.
4.) Where should the mind be led ?
Ans :- The mind should be led forward into ever-widening thought and action by the God.
5.) How can people move towards perfection ?
Ans :- People can move towards perfections by stretching their arms tirelessly and effectively to achieve it.
6.) What does the poet mean when he says “let my country awake”?
Ans :- When the poet says”let my country awake’’,he means that let his country be free .
7.) What are the factors which are barriers for a good society?
Ans :- Fragments, domestic walls,division,and narrow mindedness are the main factors that are barriers for a good society.
8.) In what sense is ‘Heaven of Freedom ‘used?
Ans :- ‘Heaven of Freedom’ is used in the sense of the feeling of independence of our country.
9.) What type of freedom helps us to make our country heaven ?
Ans :- The type of freedom where the mind is led forward by God into ever-widening thought and action can help our country to make heaven.
10.) Make a list of bad customs you find in your society.
Ans :- Gender division, cast division, dowry, untouchability, ghumto pratha, girls trafficking, child marriage – these are some bad customs that I find in my society.
Vocabulary
A.)
I.) Use the words given in brackets to frame your sentences:
Ans :
Free – Free things should not be bought.
Freedom – Freedom is very important for the development of child and women.
High – The shed was piled high with wood.
Height – The height of the branches of the tree is low.
Know – we should know about our culture.
Knowledge – knowledge about Indian culture should be acquired.
Deep – The sea is too deep.
Depth – The depth of the sea is too deep.
Perfect – Nobody is perfect in this world.
Perfection – Every work needs to have perfection.
Act – Everyone should act according to the law.
Action – The weapon has speed and smooth action.
II.) Match the columns: (opposite words) ‘A’ ‘B’
A : B
Ever : Never
High : Low
Fragments : Whole
Narrow : Broad
Deep : Shallow
Stretch : Fold
Lost : Found
Dreary : Cheerful
Desert : Greenery
Heaven : Hell
B.) Use the following phrases in your own sentences:
Ans :-
Broken up – Family should be united not should be broken up.
Depth of truth – Every word should have depth of truth.
Lost its way – Something which has lost its way is dangerous.
Dreary desert – The dreary desert land is trribly hard to survive.
Grammar
A.) Pick up the phrases from the box and answer the question as given in the example: Where do you want to go in the summer vacation?
Example: I would like to go to a place where there is a lot of greenery.
Ans : –
Peace – I would like to go to a place where there is some peace of mind.
Cool water – I would like to go to a place where there is cool water.
No riot – I would like to go to a place where there is no riot.
Waterfall – I would like to go to a place where there is waterfall.
Enough food – I would like to go to a place where there is enough food.
Freedom – I would like to go to a place where there is freedom .
Dense forest – I would like to go to a place where there is a dense forest.
Beautiful Garden – I would like to go to a place where there is a beautiful garden.
Beautiful mountain – I would like to go to a place where there is a beautiful mountain.
Gentle people – I would like to go to a place where there are lot of gentle people.
A lot of greenery – I would like to go to a place where there is a lot of greenery.
B.) Write the sentences in your note book and underline the part of the sentences beginning with ‘Where’:
Peace – I would like to go to a place where there is some peace of mind.
Cool water – I would like to go to a place where there is cool water.
No riot – I would like to go to a place where there is no riot.
Waterfall – I would like to go to a place where there is waterfall.
Enough food – I would like to go to a place where there is enough food.
Freedom – I would like to go to a place where there is freedom .
Dense forest – I would like to go to a place where there is a dense forest.
Beautiful garden – I would like to go to a place where there is a beautiful garden.
Beautiful mountain – I would like to go to a place where there is a beautiful mountain.
Gentle people – I would like to go to a place where there are lot of gentle people.
A lot of greenery – I would like to go to a place where there is a lot of greenery.
Writing
Look at the table given below. On the left are given some questions that we often ask ourselves. Write your opinion in the box given on the right hand side:
Questions that we ask ourselves…. | When do you feel so ? |
When is your mind free from fear? | My mind is free from fear when i can overcome fear through intellect and actions. |
When do you feel proud of your actions ? | When any of my work or action is considered through praise by virtuous people, I feel proud of my actions. |
When would you feel satisfied with the work that you have done? | I feel satisfied doing a lot of social work. |
Activity
A.) Select two statements that match the belief/action of persons in the story: See Appendix-1 Lesson-23
A |
B |
1. Wise Man
2. Intelligent Man
3. Man who believed in fate |
2. Took action after careful thought
3. Left the place.
5. Came up with solutions to problems. 4. Removed his belongings.
1. thought that no one can stop things from happening. 6. continued to stay |
Project
Frame some phrases with the help of the given words. An example is given:
Example:
Clear Stream
Sky
Voice
Ans :
Bright
- Light
- Future
- Day
Beautiful
- People
- Earth
- Neighbour