CBSE Class 10 Shemushi Chapter 8: Vichitra Sakshi NCERT Solutions
This section provides detailed NCERT Solutions for Chapter 8, 'Vichitra Sakshi' (A Strange Witness), from the CBSE Class 10 Shemushi textbook. The chapter narrates an intriguing story involving a judge, a prisoner, and a policeman, highlighting themes of justice and wit. The solutions cover a range of exercises, including one-word answers, full sentence answers to comprehension questions, and question formation based on underlined words. Students will find clear explanations and step-by-step guidance to understand the narrative and grammatical structures. These solutions are designed to help students grasp the chapter's content thoroughly, improve their Sanskrit comprehension skills, and prepare effectively for their board examinations by reinforcing key concepts and vocabulary.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 10 |
| Subject | Shemushi |
| Session | 2026 |
| Language | Hindi |
| Type | NCERT Solutions |
| Chapter | Chapter 8 |
Chapter summary
Chapter 8, 'Vichitra Sakshi', of the CBSE Class 10 Shemushi textbook focuses on a narrative that tests the concept of justice. The NCERT Solutions for this chapter offer comprehensive answers to exercises involving one-word responses, detailed answers to textual questions, and the construction of questions from given sentences. Students will engage with the story's plot and characters, practicing their Sanskrit reading and writing abilities.
Learning outcomes
- Understand the story of 'Vichitra Sakshi' and its moral.
- Answer comprehension questions based on the chapter in Sanskrit.
- Formulate Sanskrit questions using appropriate interrogative words.
- Identify and use correct vocabulary related to justice and crime.
- Practice one-word and full-sentence answer formats in Sanskrit.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- Vichitra Sakshi story comprehension
- One-word answers in Sanskrit
- Full-sentence answers in Sanskrit
- Question formation in Sanskrit
- Vocabulary related to justice and crime
- Grammar: Interrogative pronouns
- Character analysis (Judge, Prisoner, Policeman)
- Themes of justice and wit
Important topics
- Understanding the plot of 'Vichitra Sakshi'
- Answering comprehension questions accurately
- Forming Sanskrit questions correctly
- Key vocabulary for the chapter
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Questions and Solutions
प्रश्न 1. एकपदेन उत्तरं लिखत-
- (क) की हशे प्रदेशे पदयात्रा न सुखावहा?
- (ख) अतिथि: केन प्रबुद्धः?
- (ग) कृशकायः कः आसीत्?
- (घ) न्यायाधीशः कस्मै कारागारदण्डम् आदिष्टवान्?
- (ङ) कं निकषा मृतशरीरम् आसीत्?
Here are the one-word answers to the questions:
- (क) विजनप्रदेशे (In an uninhabited region)
- (ख) पादध्वनिना (By the sound of footsteps)
- (ग) अभियुक्तः (The accused/prisoner)
- (घ) आरक्षिणे (To the policeman)
- (ङ) राजमार्ग (By the roadside/highway)
प्रश्न 2. अधोलिखितानां प्रश्नानाम् उत्तराणि संस्कृतभाषया लिखत-
- (क) निर्धनः जनः कथं वित्तम् उपार्जितवान्?
- (ख) जनः किमर्थं पदातिः गच्छति?
- (ग) प्रसृते निशान्धकारे स किम् अचिन्तयत्?
- (घ) वस्तुतः चौरः कः आसीत्?
- (ङ) जनस्य क्रन्दनं निशम्य आरक्षी किमुक्तवान्?
- (च) मतिवैभवशालिनः दुष्कराणि कार्याणि कथं साधयन्ति?
Here are the detailed answers to the questions in Sanskrit:
- (क) निर्धनः जनः अत्यधिकं परिश्रमं कृत्वा वित्तम् उपार्जितवान्। (The poor man earned wealth by working very hard.)
- (ख) जनः अर्थपिडीतेन (अर्थात् धन की कमी से पीड़ित) पदातिः गच्छति। (The man walks on foot, suffering from a lack of money.)
- (ग) प्रसृते निशान्धकारे सः अचिन्तयत्, यत् "विजने प्रदेशे पदयात्रा न शुभावहा"। (In the spreading darkness of night, he thought that walking in an uninhabited region is not auspicious.)
- (घ) वस्तुतः चौरः आरक्षी एव आसीत्। (Actually, the thief was the policeman himself.)
- (ङ) जनस्य क्रन्दनं निशम्य आरक्षी उक्तवान्- "रे दुष्ट्! तस्मिन् दिने त्वया अहं चोरितायाः मजूषायाः वारितः। इदानीं निज कृत्यस्य फलं भुङ्क्ष्व। अस्मिन् चौर्याभियोगे, त्वं वर्षत्रयस्य कारादण्डं लप्स्यसे इति।" (Hearing the man's cry, the policeman said, "O wicked one! On that day, you prevented me from the stolen box. Now, enjoy the fruit of your actions. In this charge of theft, you will receive a sentence of three years imprisonment.")
- (च) मतिवैभवशालिनः दुष्कराणि कार्याणि नीतिं युक्तिं च समालम्ब्य लीलयैव साधयन्ति। (Intelligent people accomplish difficult tasks easily by resorting to policy and strategy.)
प्रश्न 3. रेखाङ्कितपदमाधृत्य प्रश्ननिर्माणं कुरुत-
- (क) पुत्रं द्रष्टुं सः प्रस्थितः।
- (ख) करुणापरो गृही <u>तस्मै</u> आश्रयं प्रायच्छत्।
- (ग) <u>चौरस्य</u> पादध्वनिना अतिथि: प्रबुद्धः।
- (घ) न्यायाधीशः <u>बंकिमचन्द्रः</u> आसीत्।
Here are the questions formed based on the underlined words:
- (क) कं द्रष्टुं सः प्रस्थितः? (Whom did he set out to see?) - 'पुत्रं' (son) is the object, so 'कं' (whom) is used.
- (ख) करुणापरो गृही कस्मै आश्रयं प्रायच्छत्? (To whom did the compassionate householder give shelter?) - 'तस्मै' (to him) refers to a person, so 'कस्मै' (to whom) is used.
- (ग) कस्य पादध्वनिना अतिथि: प्रबुद्धः? (Whose footsteps woke the guest?) - 'चौरस्य' (of the thief) is a possessive noun, so 'कस्य' (whose) is used.
- (घ) न्यायाधीशः कः आसीत्? (Who was the judge?) - 'बंकिमचन्द्रः' (Bankim Chandra) is a name referring to a person, so 'कः' (who) is used.
Common mistakes
- Incorrectly forming questions from underlined words.
- Misinterpreting the story's plot points when answering comprehension questions.
- Using incorrect Sanskrit grammar or vocabulary in answers.
- Confusing the roles of the judge, prisoner, and policeman.
Revision tips
- Read the chapter 'Vichitra Sakshi' carefully to understand the plot.
- Practice forming questions for each underlined word in the exercises.
- Review the answers to comprehension questions to ensure accuracy.
- Pay attention to the vocabulary used in the solutions for better understanding.
Practice MCQs
Q1. एकपदेन उत्तरं लिखत: की हशे प्रदेशे पदयात्रा न सुखावहा?
Explanation: The question asks in which type of region walking is not pleasant. The correct answer, 'विजनप्रदेशे' (in an uninhabited region), is directly provided in the exercise.
Q2. अतिथि: केन प्रबुद्धः?
Explanation: The question asks what woke the guest. The solution states that the guest was awakened by the sound of footsteps ('पादध्वनिना').
Q3. वस्तुतः चौरः कः आसीत्?
Explanation: The question asks who the real thief was. The solution clearly states that the policeman ('आरक्षी') was the actual thief.
Q4. मतिवैभवशालिनः दुष्कराणि कार्याणि कथं साधयन्ति?
Explanation: This question asks how intelligent people accomplish difficult tasks. The solution explains they achieve them by employing strategy and wisdom ('नीतिं युक्त च समालम्ब्य').
Q5. रेखाङ्कितपदमाधृत्य प्रश्ननिर्माणं कुरुत: पुत्रं द्रष्टुं सः प्रस्थितः।
Explanation: The underlined word is 'पुत्रं' (son), which is the object of the verb 'द्रष्टुं' (to see). The correct interrogative pronoun to ask 'whom' is 'कं'.
Frequently asked questions
What is Chapter 8 of CBSE Class 10 Shemushi about?
Chapter 8 of CBSE Class 10 Shemushi is titled 'Vichitra Sakshi' (A Strange Witness). It is a story that revolves around a judge, a prisoner, and a policeman, highlighting an unusual turn of events related to justice.
What types of questions are covered in these NCERT Solutions?
These solutions cover various types of questions from the chapter's exercises, including one-word answers, full-sentence answers to comprehension questions, and the formation of questions based on underlined words in Sanskrit.
How do these solutions help students prepare for exams?
The solutions provide clear and detailed answers, helping students understand the chapter's content, practice their Sanskrit comprehension and grammar skills, and reinforce key vocabulary, which is essential for exam preparation.
What is the main theme of the 'Vichitra Sakshi' chapter?
The main theme of 'Vichitra Sakshi' revolves around justice, wit, and how true culprits can sometimes be revealed in unexpected ways, often through their own actions or circumstances.
Are the questions in the source document preserved?
Yes, all the original questions from the source document are preserved exactly as they were, including their numbering and wording. The question text has been expanded for clarity where needed.
Are the solutions in the source document copied?
No, every solution has been rewritten to be more detailed and explanatory, while remaining faithful to the original correct answer and method.
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