NCERT Class 1 English Mridang: Chapter 9 — Anandi's Rainbow
This chapter from NCERT Class 1 English Mridang, titled 'Let us read - Anandi's Rainbow', tells a simple story about a girl named Anandi. Anandi loves to draw and paint. After waking up to see a beautiful rainbow, she decides to paint the flowers in her garden using the colours of the rainbow: violet, indigo, blue, green, orange, and red. She leaves the yellow colour for the sun to make it look bright. The story beautifully describes how Anandi transforms her garden with colours, mirroring the rainbow. It concludes with the rainbow disappearing after Anandi has used its colours. This chapter aims to introduce young learners to colours and storytelling, encouraging their imagination and appreciation for nature. Reading this chapter helps build vocabulary and comprehension skills in a fun and engaging way, preparing students for future learning.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 1 |
| Subject | English |
| Book | Mridang |
| Chapter | Chapter 9 — Anandi's Rainbow |
| Language | English |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 1 minute |
| Word count | 147 |
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What is the title of the chapter in NCERT Class 1 English Mridang?
The chapter title is 'Let us read - Anandi's Rainbow'.
Who is the main character in the story 'Anandi's Rainbow'?
The main character is a girl named Anandi.
What does Anandi love to do?
Anandi loves to draw and paint.
What colours of the rainbow does Anandi use to paint the flowers?
Anandi uses violet, indigo, blue, green, orange, and red colours for the flowers.
What colour does Anandi leave for the Sun?
Anandi leaves the yellow colour for the Sun.
What happens to the rainbow at the end of the story?
The rainbow was gone after Anandi finished painting.
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NCERT Class 1 English — Mridang — Chapter 9 — Anandi's Rainbow. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.