NCERT Class 2 Hindi Sarangi: Chapter 4 — माँ तुम कितनी भोली-भाली
This chapter from the NCERT Class 2 Hindi textbook 'Sarangi' features the poem 'माँ तुम कितनी भोली-भाली'. The poem expresses deep affection and admiration for a mother, describing her as innocent, loving, sweet like sugar, unique in the world, and the source of courage and confidence for the child. It highlights the mother's role in inspiring strength and belief. The chapter also includes a section on 'शब्दों का खेल' (Word Play) focusing on the use of the 'चंद्रबिंदु' (chandrabindu) diacritic, showing how adding it to 'मा' changes it to 'माँ'. Students are encouraged to practice writing words with this mark and to use descriptive phrases from the poem to write about their own family members, fostering creativity and expression in their own language.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 2 |
| Subject | Hindi |
| Book | Sarangi |
| Chapter | Chapter 4 — माँ तुम कितनी भोली-भाली |
| Language | Hindi |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 1 minute |
| Word count | 185 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand and appreciate the emotions expressed in the poem about a mother.
- Learn the correct usage and pronunciation of words with the chandrabindu diacritic.
- Practice writing descriptive sentences about family members using poetic phrases.
- Develop creative writing skills in Hindi.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| भोली-भाली | Innocent and simple |
| प्यारी-प्यारी | Lovely and dear |
| मिस्त्री | Sugar |
| न्यारी | Unique or different |
| जोश | Enthusiasm or spirit |
| प्रकाश | Light |
| साहस | Courage |
| विश्वास | Trust or belief |
| चंद्रबिंदु | A diacritic mark (ँ) placed over a vowel |
| आंख | Eye |
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Practice questions
- कविता में माँ को कैसा बताया गया है? Answer: माँ को भोली-भाली, प्यारी-प्यारी, सच्ची और जग से न्यारी बताया गया है।
- 'मा' के ऊपर चंद्रबिंदु लगाने से क्या बनता है? Answer: 'मा' के ऊपर चंद्रबिंदु लगाने से 'माँ' बनता है।
- कविता के अनुसार, बच्चे को जोश और प्रकाश किससे मिलता है? Answer: कविता के अनुसार, बच्चे को जोश और प्रकाश माँ से मिलता है।
- नीचे दिए गए शब्दों का प्रयोग करके अपने परिवार के सदस्य के बारे में दो पंक्तियाँ लिखिए: भोली-भाली, प्यारी-प्यारी। Answer: मेरी माँ बहुत भोली-भाली और प्यारी-प्यारी हैं।
Frequently asked questions
What is the main theme of the poem 'माँ तुम कितनी भोली-भाली'?
The poem expresses deep love and admiration for a mother, highlighting her innocence, sweetness, and the inspiration she provides to her child.
What is the 'शब्दों का खेल' (Word Play) activity about in this chapter?
The activity focuses on the 'चंद्रबिंदु' (chandrabindu) diacritic, showing how it changes the meaning and pronunciation of words, using 'मा' becoming 'माँ' as an example.
What are students asked to do in the writing activity?
Students are encouraged to use phrases from the poem like 'भोली-भाली' and 'प्यारी-प्यारी' to write a few lines about their own family members.
Which book and class is this chapter from?
This is Chapter 4 from the NCERT Class 2 Hindi textbook 'Sarangi'.
What does the chandrabindu diacritic (ँ) do?
It is placed over a vowel to indicate nasalization, often changing the word's meaning, as seen with 'मा' (ma) becoming 'माँ' (maa).
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NCERT Class 2 Hindi — Sarangi — Chapter 4 — माँ तुम कितनी भोली-भाली. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.