NCERT Class 10 Sanskrit Abhyaswaan Bhav-II: Chapter 4 — चित्रवर्णनम्
Chapter 4 of NCERT's Abhyaswaan Bhav-II for Class 10 Sanskrit, titled "चित्रवर्णनम्" (Picture Description), focuses on developing descriptive writing skills through visual aids. The chapter instructs students to observe given pictures and construct five sentences using provided vocabulary aids (मञ्जूषा). While the word bank is optional, it serves as a helpful guide for sentence formation. The chapter includes examples demonstrating how to describe scenes like Raksha Bandhan, emphasizing the use of appropriate verbs and nouns. It also presents a scenario involving rescue operations, encouraging students to describe actions like rescuing flood victims. This chapter aims to enhance students' ability to articulate observations and express them coherently in Sanskrit, reinforcing grammar and vocabulary relevant to descriptive contexts, crucial for CBSE assessments.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 10 |
| Subject | Sanskrit |
| Book | Abhyaswaan Bhav-II |
| Chapter | Chapter 4 — चित्रवर्णनम् |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 1 minute |
| Word count | 164 |
Learning outcomes
- Describe images using Sanskrit sentences.
- Utilize provided vocabulary (मञ्जूषा) for descriptive writing.
- Construct grammatically correct sentences based on visual prompts.
- Enhance descriptive writing skills in Sanskrit.
- Understand and apply vocabulary related to festivals and rescue scenarios.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| रक्षाबन्धनम् | Raksha Bandhan (a festival) |
| रक्षासूत्रम् | Raksha Sutra (a sacred thread) |
| मणिबन्धे | On the wrist |
| मिष्टान्ननम् | Sweets |
| पर्वण: | Festival |
| उदग्रविमानम् | Helicopter |
| सैनिक: | Soldier |
| भोजनपुटकानि | Food packets |
| जलौघपीडिता: | Flood-affected people |
| लम्बितसाेपाने | On a hanging ladder |
| आरोहयति | Lifts up / makes ascend |
| सहायताम् | Help / assistance |
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Practice questions
- चित्रवर्णनम् पाठ का मुख्य उद्देश्य क्या है? Answer: चित्रों को देखकर संस्कृत में वाक्य रचना का अभ्यास कराना।
- मञ्जूषा का प्रयोग चित्रवर्णन में कैसे किया जाता है? Answer: मञ्जूषा में दिए गए शब्दों का प्रयोग वाक्य बनाने में सहायता के लिए किया जाता है, परन्तु यह अनिवार्य नहीं है।
- रक्षाबन्धन पर्व में बहन क्या करती है? Answer: बहन भाई की कलाई पर रक्षासूत्र बांधती है।
- चित्र में सैनिक क्या सहायता कर रहे हैं? Answer: चित्र में सैनिक जलौघपीडित लोगों की सहायता कर रहे हैं।
- चित्रवर्णन पाठ छात्रों की किस क्षमता को विकसित करता है? Answer: यह पाठ छात्रों की अवलोकन क्षमता और उसे संस्कृत में व्यक्त करने की क्षमता को विकसित करता है।
Frequently asked questions
What is the main focus of NCERT Class 10 Sanskrit Chapter 4, 'चित्रवर्णनम्'?
The chapter focuses on developing students' descriptive writing skills by observing pictures and constructing sentences in Sanskrit.
Is the use of the 'मञ्जूषा' (vocabulary box) mandatory in Chapter 4?
No, the chapter states that the words in the 'मञ्जूषा' are for students' assistance, but their use is not mandatory. Students can construct sentences freely.
What kind of scenes are depicted for description in this chapter?
The chapter provides examples and exercises for describing scenes like the Raksha Bandhan festival and a flood rescue operation.
What skills does 'चित्रवर्णनम्' help students develop?
It helps develop observation skills, vocabulary usage, grammar, and the ability to articulate descriptions coherently in Sanskrit.
How does this chapter relate to the CBSE curriculum?
It enhances language proficiency and writing skills in Sanskrit, which are essential components of the CBSE syllabus for Class 10.
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NCERT Class 10 Sanskrit — Abhyaswaan Bhav-II — Chapter 4 — चित्रवर्णनम्. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.