CBSE Class 9 Shemushi Chapter 6: भ्रान्तो बालः NCERT Solutions
This section provides detailed NCERT Solutions for Class 9 Shemushi, Chapter 6, titled 'भ्रान्तो बालः' (The Deluded Boy). The chapter explores the story of a boy who, instead of going to school, tries to engage various creatures like a bee, a sparrow, and a dog in play. However, each creature is busy with its own important work and refuses his invitation. Through this narrative, the chapter emphasizes the importance of diligence, responsibility, and the consequences of wasting time. The solutions cover one-word answers, detailed answers to questions, the essence of a Sanskrit verse, a summary of the story, and question formation based on highlighted words. These solutions are designed to help students understand the chapter's moral and linguistic nuances, aiding in their exam preparation by clarifying complex concepts and providing practice.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 9 |
| Subject | Shemushi |
| Session | 2026 |
| Language | Hindi |
| Type | NCERT Solutions |
| Chapter | Chapter 6 |
Chapter summary
This chapter's NCERT Solutions for Class 9 Shemushi, 'भ्रान्तो बालः', focus on a story illustrating the importance of timely action and responsibility. The solutions provide answers to questions about the narrative, explaining why the boy's attempts to play with a bee, sparrow, and dog fail because they are engaged in their respective duties. It also includes the meaning of a verse about loyalty and a summary of the story, highlighting the boy's eventual realization and decision to attend school. The exercises also involve question formation, reinforcing comprehension of the text.
Learning outcomes
- Understand the story of a boy who neglects his studies.
- Identify the reasons why the bee, sparrow, and dog refuse to play with the boy.
- Explain the moral lesson about diligence and responsibility from the story.
- Interpret the meaning of the Sanskrit verse related to loyalty.
- Formulate questions based on given answers in Sanskrit.
- Summarize the narrative of 'The Deluded Boy' in Hindi or English.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- The Deluded Boy (Bhrahnto Balah)
- Moral of diligence and responsibility
- Sanskrit vocabulary and grammar
- Story comprehension
- Question formation in Sanskrit
- Interpretation of Sanskrit verses
Important topics
- Moral lesson of the story
- Understanding the refusal of play invitations
- Forming Sanskrit questions
- Meaning of the verse on loyalty
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Questions and Solutions
6. भ्रान्तो बालः
अभ्यासः
प्रश्न: 1. एकपदेन उत्तरं लिखत
- (क) कः तन्द्रालुः भवति?
- (ख) बालकः कुत्र व्रजन्तं मधुकरम् अपश्यत्?
- (ग) के मधुसंग्रहव्यग्राः अवभवन्?
- (घ) चटकः कया तृणशलाकादिकम् आददाति?
- (ङ) चटकः कस्य शाखायां नीड रचयति?
- (च) बालकः कीदृशं श्वानं पश्यति?
- (छ) श्वानः कीहशे दिवसे पर्यटति?
उत्तर:
- (क) बालकः
- (ख) उद्याने
- (ग) मधुकराः
- (घ) चञ्चवा
- (ङ) वटदुमस्य
- (च) पलायमानम्
- (छ) निदाघदिवसे
प्रश्न: 2. अधोलिखितानां प्रश्नानाम् उत्तराणि संस्कृतभाषया लिखत
- (क) बालः कदा क्रीडितुं अगच्छत्?
- (ख) बालस्य मित्राणि किमर्थं त्वरमाणा अभवन्?
- (ग) मधुकरः बालकस्य आह्वान केन कारणेन तिरस्कृतवान्?
- (घ) बालकः कीदृशं चटकम् अपश्यत्?
- (ङ) बालकः चटकाय क्रीडनार्थं कीदृशं लोभं दत्तवान्?
- (च) खिन्नः बालकः श्वानं किम् अकथयत्?
- (छ) भग्नमनोरथः बालः किम् अचिन्तयत्?
उत्तर:
- (क) बालः पाठशालागमनवेलायां क्रीडितुं अगच्छत्।
- (ख) बालस्य मित्राणि पूर्वदिनपाठान् स्मृत्वा विद्यालयगमनाय त्वरमाणा अभवन्।
- (ग) मधुसंग्रहव्यग्रः मधुकरः बालकस्य आह्वानं तिरस्कृतवान्।
- (घ) बालकः चञ्च्वा तृणशलाकादिकम् आददानम् एकं चटकम् अपश्यत्।
- (ङ) "एतत् शुष्कं तृणं त्यज, स्वादुनि भक्ष्यकवलानि ते दास्यामि।" इति बालकः चटकाय क्रीडनार्थं लोभं दत्तवान्।
- (च) खिन्नः बालकः श्वानं अकथयत्, "अस्मिन् निदाघदिवसे किं पर्यटसि? आश्रयस्वेदं प्रच्छायशीतलं तरुमूलम्। अहम् अपि क्रीडासहायं त्वाम् एव अनुरूपं पश्यामि।"
- (छ) भग्नमनोरथः बालः अचिन्तयत्, "अस्मिन् जगति प्रत्येकं स्व-स्वकृत्ये निमग्नः भवति। कोऽपि वृथा कालक्षेपं न सहते। एतेभ्यः नमः यैः मे तन्द्रालुतायाम् कुत्सा समापादिता।"
प्रश्न: 3. निम्नलिखितस्य श्लोकस्य भावार्थं हिन्दीभाषया आङ्ग्लभाषया वा लिखत
यो मां पुत्रप्रीत्या पोषयति स्वामिनो गृहे तस्य।
रक्षानियोगकरणात्र मया भ्रष्टव्यमीषदिप।।
उत्तर:
हिंदी भाषया भावार्थ-बालक जब कुत्ते से खेलने के लिए कहता है कि गर्मी में क्यों घूमते हो? मेरे साथ खेलो तो कुत्ता अपने स्वामी के प्रति कर्त्तव्यपरायणता दिखाता हुआ कहता है कि जिस स्वामी के घर में पुत्र के समान मेरा पोषण होता है। उसकी रक्षा करने से मुझे नहीं हटना चाहिए। अपने स्वामी की रक्षा करना मेरा कर्त्तव्य है।
प्रश्न: 4. “भ्रान्तो बालः” इति कथायाः सारांशं हिंदीभाषया आङ्ग्लभाषया वा लिखत।
उत्तर:
कोई भ्रमित बालक विद्यालय न जाकर खेलने में अपना समय बिताता है। विद्यालय जाते हुए मित्रों को देखकर वह आलसी अकेला ही एक बाग में गया। वहाँ भौरे को बुलाता है, मधुसंचय में व्यस्त भौरे भी उसका साथ देने से इन्कार कर देते हैं। तो बालक चिडिया को स्वादिष्ट भोजन का लोभ देता है। घोंसले के निर्माण में व्यस्त चिड़िया और स्वामी की रक्षा करता हुआ कुत्ता भी बालक का साथ नहीं देते। बालक सोचता है कि इस संसार में सभी अपने कार्यों में व्यस्त है। वह भी व्यर्थ समय गॅवाना छोड़कर विद्यालय जाता है और महान् विद्वता, प्रसिद्धि और सम्पत्ति प्राप्त करता है।
प्रश्नः ५. स्थूलपदान्यधिकृत्य प्रश्ननिर्माणं कुरुत
- (क) स्वादुनि भक्ष्यकवलानि ते दास्यामि।
- (ख) चटकः स्वकर्मणि व्यग्रः आसीत्।
- (ग) कुक्कुरः मानुषाणां मित्रम् अस्ति।
- (घ) स महती वैदुषीं लब्धवान्।
- (ङ) रक्षानियोगकरणात मया न भ्रष्टव्यम् इति।
उत्तर:
- (क) कीदृशानि भक्ष्यकवलानि ते दास्यामि?
- (ख) चटकः कस्मिन् व्यग्रः आसीत्?
Common mistakes
- Confusing the reasons for each creature's refusal to play.
- Misinterpreting the moral of the story regarding time management.
- Difficulty in forming grammatically correct Sanskrit questions.
- Inability to accurately summarize the plot and its message.
Revision tips
- Read the story carefully to grasp the sequence of events and the boy's interactions.
- Focus on understanding the Sanskrit vocabulary and sentence structure used in the solutions.
- Practice forming Sanskrit questions for each sentence in the story.
- Pay attention to the moral lesson about the importance of not wasting time and fulfilling one's duties.
Practice MCQs
Q1. बालः पाठशालागमनवेलायां किं कर्तुम् अगच्छत्?
Explanation: The boy went to play instead of going to school at the time of school-going.
Q2. मधुकरः बालकस्य आह्वानं केन कारणेन तिरस्कृतवान्?
Explanation: The bee refused the boy's invitation because it was busy collecting honey.
Q3. चटकः नीडं कथं रचयति?
Explanation: The sparrow builds its nest by carrying straw and other materials with its beak.
Q4. कुक्कुरः कस्य रक्षणं कर्तुम् अवदत्?
Explanation: The dog stated that it should not neglect its duty of protecting its master.
Q5. कस्य कृते बालकः 'भ्रान्तो बालः' इति चिन्तितवान्?
Explanation: The boy realized his own delusion and thought about his wasted time.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main theme of Chapter 6, 'भ्रान्तो बालः' in Class 9 Shemushi?
The main theme is the importance of diligence, responsibility, and not wasting time. It shows how everyone is busy with their duties and how neglecting one's own responsibilities leads to regret.
Why did the bee and the sparrow refuse to play with the boy?
The bee refused because it was busy collecting honey, and the sparrow refused because it was busy building its nest. Both were engaged in their essential tasks.
What is the moral of the story 'भ्रान्तो बालः'?
The moral is that one should not waste time and should always be engaged in their duties, whether it's studying or fulfilling responsibilities, as time lost cannot be regained.
How do the NCERT Solutions for this chapter help students?
These solutions provide clear answers to all questions, explain the story's meaning and moral, help in understanding Sanskrit verses, and assist in practicing question formation, thereby aiding in comprehensive learning and exam preparation.
What does the Sanskrit verse in the chapter signify?
The verse signifies loyalty and duty. It states that the dog, which is nurtured like a son in the house, cannot neglect its duty of protecting its master.
What did the boy realize in the end?
The boy realized that everyone in the world is busy with their own work and no one tolerates idleness. He understood that he had wasted his time and decided to go to school to gain knowledge and success.
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