NCERT Class 2 Hindi Sarangi: Chapter 17 — हाथी साइकिल
This chapter, 'हाथी साइकिल' (Rain and Frogs) from NCERT Class 2 Hindi Sarangi, tells a story about Somaru and Kamli who go to the forest. They get hungry and ask a cow for milk, but the cow needs grass. The grass needs water, and the river needs rain. The clouds will only rain if the frogs croak. The frogs are afraid to croak because children throw stones at them. Somaru and Kamli promise the frogs they won't be harmed, and the frogs croak. This leads to rain, filling the river, growing grass, and allowing the cow to give milk. The story emphasizes the interconnectedness of nature and the importance of kindness. It helps Class 2 students understand cause and effect and the environment.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 2 |
| Subject | Hindi |
| Book | Sarangi |
| Chapter | Chapter 17 — हाथी साइकिल |
| Language | Hindi |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 1 minute |
| Word count | 183 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the story of Somaru and Kamli and the rain cycle.
- Identify the interconnectedness of different elements in nature (cow, grass, water, rain, frogs).
- Learn about the importance of cooperation and kindness.
- Develop listening and comprehension skills in Hindi.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| बरसात | rain |
| भेंढक | frog |
| घूमने | to roam/wander |
| भूख | hunger |
| गाय | cow |
| दूध | milk |
| घास | grass |
| सूखकर | having dried up |
| नदी | river |
| बादल | cloud |
| टर्र-टर्र | croaking sound of frogs |
| पत्थर | stone |
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Practice questions
- सोमारू और कमली जंगल से लौटते समय क्यों भूखे थे? Answer: वे जंगल घूमने गए थे और लौटते समय उन्हें ज़ोर की भूख लगी।
- गाय ने कमली को दूध देने से मना क्यों कर दिया? Answer: गाय ने कहा कि उसे हरी-हरी घास खाने को नहीं मिल रही है।
- घास को पानी की आवश्यकता क्यों थी? Answer: घास सूखकर पीली हो गई थी और उसे खाने लायक बनने के लिए पानी चाहिए था।
- बादल क्यों नहीं बरस रहे थे? Answer: बादल तभी बरसते जब मेंढक टर्र-टर्र करते।
- मेंढक टर्र-टर्र करने के लिए क्यों तैयार हो गए? Answer: सोमारू और कमली ने मेंढकों से वादा किया कि अब उन्हें कोई पत्थर नहीं मारेगा।
Frequently asked questions
What is the story about in NCERT Class 2 Hindi Sarangi Chapter 17?
Chapter 17, 'हाथी साइकिल', tells a story about Somaru and Kamli who help bring rain by ensuring the frogs can croak safely.
What are the main characters in the story?
The main characters are Somaru, Kamli, a cow, grass, a river, clouds, and frogs.
Why did the cow refuse to give milk?
The cow refused because it had no grass to eat.
What did the grass need?
The grass needed water to become edible.
What was stopping the clouds from raining?
The clouds were waiting for the frogs to croak.
Why were the frogs scared to croak?
The frogs were scared because children used to throw stones at them.
What lesson does the story teach?
The story teaches about the interconnectedness of nature and the importance of kindness and keeping promises.
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NCERT Class 2 Hindi — Sarangi — Chapter 17 — हाथी साइकिल. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.