NCERT Class 3 The World Around Us Our Wondrous World (Sanskrit): Chapter 11 — वस्तूनां निर्माणम्
This chapter, "वस्तूनां निर्माणम्" (The Making of Objects) from NCERT's Class 3 "Our Wondrous World" textbook in Sanskrit, explores how everyday objects are made. It begins by prompting students to think about common items like water pots (घटः), money banks (धनसञ्चयकोषः/गुल्लक), and drinking cups (चषकः/कुल्हड). The chapter then introduces a potter (कुम्भकारः) and describes his process of making a pot. It details how the potter prepares the clay (मृत्तिका) by adding water, kneading it, and shaping it on a potter's wheel (शिलाचक्र). Finally, the chapter explains the crucial step of firing the pots in a kiln (भट्टी) to make them strong and ready for use. This chapter helps students understand the basic manufacturing processes of common objects and appreciate the skills involved.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 3 |
| Subject | The World Around Us |
| Book | Our Wondrous World (Sanskrit) |
| Chapter | Chapter 11 — वस्तूनां निर्माणम् |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 1 minute |
| Word count | 135 |
Learning outcomes
- Identify common objects made from clay.
- Understand the process of making a pot by a potter.
- Learn about the materials and tools used in pottery.
- Recognize the importance of firing (burning) in making clay objects durable.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| घटः | pot (for water) |
| धनसञ्चयकोषः | money bank (piggy bank) |
| गुल्लकः | money bank (piggy bank) |
| चषकः | cup (drinking cup) |
| कुल्हड | earthen cup |
| मृत्तिका | clay |
| जलसञ्चयार्थं | for storing water |
| कुम्भकारः | potter |
| शिलाचक्रम् | potter's wheel |
| भट्टी | kiln |
| अग्निः | fire |
| उष्णस्य | of heat/hot |
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Practice questions
- जलसञ्चयार्थं कः उपयोगः भवति? Answer: जलसञ्चयार्थं घटः उपयोगः भवति।
- धनसञ्चयकोषः कस्य कृते उपयोगः भवति? Answer: धनसञ्चयकोषः धनस्य सञ्चयार्थं उपयोगः भवति।
- वस्तूनां निर्माणं कः करोति? Answer: वस्तूनां निर्माणं कुम्भकारः करोति।
- मृत्तिकां आर्द्रं कर्तुं किं योजयन्ति? Answer: मृत्तिकां आर्द्रं कर्तुं जलं योजयन्ति।
- घटाः कुत्र दह्यन्ते? Answer: घटाः भट्टीमध्ये दह्यन्ते।
Frequently asked questions
What are some common objects mentioned in the chapter that are made from clay?
The chapter mentions pots (घटः), money banks (धनसञ्चयकोषः/गुल्लकः), bird baths (पक्षीणां स्नानार्थं पात्नं), and drinking cups (चषकः/कुल्हड).
Who makes pots?
A potter (कुम्भकारः) makes pots.
What is the first step in making a pot?
The first step is to take clay (मृत्तिका) and make it moist by adding water (जलम्).
What is the potter's wheel called in Sanskrit?
The potter's wheel is called शिलाचक्रम्.
What is the kiln called in Sanskrit?
The kiln is called भट्टी.
Why are pots fired in a kiln?
Firing the pots in the kiln with intense heat (उष्णस्य अग्नेः) makes them strong and ready for use.
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NCERT Class 3 The World Around Us — Our Wondrous World (Sanskrit) — Chapter 11 — वस्तूनां निर्माणम्. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.