NCERT Class 10 Sanskrit Abhyaswaan Bhav-II: Chapter 12 — अशुद्धिसंशोधनम्
This chapter, 'अशुद्धिसंशोधनम्' (Correction of Errors) from NCERT's Class 10 Sanskrit textbook 'Abhyaswaan Bhav-II', focuses on identifying and correcting grammatical errors in Sanskrit sentences. It highlights common mistakes related to subject-verb agreement (कर्तृ-क्रिया), adjective-noun agreement (विशेषण-विशेष्य), and gender/number agreement (लिङ्ग-सम्बन्धि). Through a dialogue between a teacher and students, the chapter illustrates incorrect sentences and provides their correct forms, explaining the underlying grammatical rules. The aim is to enhance students' proficiency in constructing grammatically accurate Sanskrit sentences, a crucial skill for effective communication and comprehension in the language, aligning with CBSE's curriculum goals.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 10 |
| Subject | Sanskrit |
| Book | Abhyaswaan Bhav-II |
| Chapter | Chapter 12 — अशुद्धिसंशोधनम् |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 348 |
Learning outcomes
- Identify and correct subject-verb agreement errors in Sanskrit sentences.
- Recognize and rectify adjective-noun agreement mistakes.
- Understand and apply correct gender and number agreement rules.
- Improve overall grammatical accuracy in Sanskrit sentence construction.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| अशुद्धिसंशोधनम् | Correction of errors |
| अनुवादं | Translation |
| विचिन्तयन्ति | They think |
| विचारमगना: | Engrossed in thought |
| अशुद्धं | Incorrect |
| शुद्धं | Correct |
| कर्तृ-क्रिया | Subject-verb |
| विशेषण-विशेष्य | Adjective-noun |
| लिङ्ग-सम्बन्धि | Related to gender |
| वदतु | Speak |
| करोतु | Do |
| जानन्ति | They know |
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Practice questions
- 'त्वं पाठं पठति' – इस वाक्य का शुद्ध रूप क्या है? Answer: त्वं पाठं पठसि।
- 'ते लेखं लिखति' (पुल्लिङ्गे) – इस वाक्य का शुद्ध रूप क्या है? Answer: ते लेखं लिखन्ति।
- 'वयं भोजनं खादामि' – इस वाक्य का शुद्ध रूप क्या है? Answer: वयं भोजनं खादामः।
- 'नील: गगनं शोभते' – इस वाक्य में विशेषण-विशेष्य की अशुद्धि को शुद्ध करें। Answer: नीलं गगनं शोभते।
- 'वृक्षाणि हरिता: सन्ति' – इस वाक्य में लिङ्ग-सम्बन्धि अशुद्धि को शुद्ध करें। Answer: वृक्षाः हरिताः सन्ति।
Frequently asked questions
What is the main focus of the chapter 'अशुद्धिसंशोधनम्'?
The chapter focuses on identifying and correcting grammatical errors in Sanskrit sentences, particularly in subject-verb, adjective-noun, and gender/number agreement.
What are the three main types of errors discussed in the chapter?
The chapter discusses errors in subject-verb agreement (कर्तृ-क्रिया), adjective-noun agreement (विशेषण-विशेष्य), and gender/number related errors (लिङ्ग-सम्बन्धि).
Can you give an example of a subject-verb agreement error from the chapter?
Yes, an example is 'त्वं पाठं पठति', which is corrected to 'त्वं पाठं पठसि'.
What is an example of an adjective-noun agreement error?
An example is 'नील: गगनं शोभते', corrected to 'नीलं गगनं शोभते' to match the gender of 'गगनं'.
How does this chapter help Class 10 Sanskrit students?
It helps students improve their grammatical accuracy, enabling them to construct correct and meaningful Sanskrit sentences, which is vital for exams and comprehension.
What is the meaning of 'अशुद्धिसंशोधनम्'?
'अशुद्धिसंशोधनम्' means 'Correction of errors' in Sanskrit.
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NCERT Class 10 Sanskrit — Abhyaswaan Bhav-II — Chapter 12 — अशुद्धिसंशोधनम्. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.