NCERT Class 10 Sanskrit Abhyaswaan Bhav-II: Chapter 5 — रचनानुवाद: (वाक्ययरचनाकौशलम्)
This chapter, 'Rachnaanuvad: (Vakyarachnakoushalam)' from NCERT Class 10 Sanskrit textbook 'Abhyaswaan Bhav-II', focuses on sentence construction skills and the application of grammatical cases (Vibhakti) in Sanskrit. It begins with a set of example sentences describing a king, his queen, their son, and his education. Following the sentences, a question-answer section reinforces comprehension. The chapter then systematically explains the use of different cases – Prathama (Nominative) for the subject, Dwitiya (Accusative) for the object, Tritiya (Instrumental) for the means, Chaturthi (Dative) for the recipient, Panchami (Ablative) for the source of learning, Shashti (Genitive) for possession, and Saptami (Locative) for the location of action. It also touches upon the use of Prathama in vocative cases. Finally, it lists common prepositions and verbs that govern specific cases, aiding students in accurate sentence formation and grammatical understanding for CBSE exams.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 10 |
| Subject | Sanskrit |
| Book | Abhyaswaan Bhav-II |
| Chapter | Chapter 5 — रचनानुवाद: (वाक्ययरचनाकौशलम्) |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 3 minutes |
| Word count | 426 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the concept of sentence construction (Vakyarachana) in Sanskrit.
- Identify and correctly use the eight grammatical cases (Vibhakti) in sentences.
- Recognize the subject (Karta), object (Karma), instrument (Karan), recipient (Sampradan), source (Apadan), possession (Sambandh), and location (Adhikaran).
- Learn specific prepositions and verbs that govern particular cases.
- Improve translation and sentence formation skills for CBSE Sanskrit.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| आसीत् | was |
| याचकेभ्यय: | to the beggars |
| ददाति स्मम | used to give |
| राज्ञी | queen |
| यच्छति स्मम | used to give |
| रथेन | by chariot |
| राजभवनं | palace |
| गच्छति | goes |
| पुत्र: | son |
| विद्वान् | learned |
| गुरुकुलं | Gurukul (ancient Indian residential school) |
| आचार्यात् | from the teacher |
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Practice questions
- एक: क: आसीत्? Answer: राजा
- स: कं गुरुकुलं प्रैषयत्? Answer: पुत्रम्
- सा केन राजभवनं गच्छति स्मम? Answer: रथेन
- स: केभ्यय: धनं ददाति स्मम? Answer: याचकेभ्यय:
- स: कसमात् अध्ययनं करोति स्मम? Answer: आचार्यात्
Frequently asked questions
What is the main focus of NCERT Class 10 Sanskrit Chapter 1 'Rachnaanuvad'?
The chapter focuses on sentence construction skills and the correct usage of grammatical cases (Vibhakti) in Sanskrit.
Which grammatical cases are explained in this chapter?
The chapter explains Prathama, Dwitiya, Tritiya, Chaturthi, Panchami, Shashti, and Saptami Vibhakti, along with the vocative case.
What is the role of 'Karta' (subject) in a Sanskrit sentence?
The 'Karta' is the doer of the action and is typically used with the Prathama Vibhakti.
How is the object (Karma) indicated in a Sanskrit sentence?
The object, which receives the action of the verb, is indicated using the Dwitiya Vibhakti.
What does the Tritiya Vibhakti signify?
The Tritiya Vibhakti signifies the instrument or means by which an action is performed.
Which Vibhakti is used for the recipient of a gift or action?
The Chaturthi Vibhakti is used for the recipient (Sampradan).
What is the purpose of learning Vibhakti usage for CBSE exams?
Correct Vibhakti usage is crucial for accurate translation, sentence formation, and grammar questions in CBSE Sanskrit exams.
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NCERT Class 10 Sanskrit — Abhyaswaan Bhav-II — Chapter 5 — रचनानुवाद: (वाक्ययरचनाकौशलम्). Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.