NCERT Class 4 Sanskrit Our Wondrous World: Chapter 8 — वस्तूनि कथं निर्मीयन्ते?
This chapter, "वस्तूनि कथं निर्मीयन्ते?" (How are things made?), from NCERT's Class 4 Sanskrit textbook "Our Wondrous World," explores the origins of everyday objects. Through a conversation between Pihu and her mother, students learn that many items, like notebooks and newspapers, are made from trees. The chapter highlights the connection between paper and trees, emphasizing that recycling paper helps conserve them. It also introduces the concept of recycled materials, explaining how items made from recycled paper might feel different. This lesson encourages an understanding of material sources and the importance of environmental conservation, aligning with CBSE's focus on awareness and responsible citizenship.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 4 |
| Subject | The World Around Us |
| Book | Our Wondrous World (Sanskrit) |
| Chapter | Chapter 8 — Chapter 8 |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 1 minute |
| Word count | 157 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand that various objects are made from different materials.
- Learn that paper is derived from trees.
- Recognize the importance of recycling paper to save trees.
- Differentiate between items made from new and recycled materials.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| सामग्रीभिः | from materials |
| निर्मीयन्ते | are made |
| अङ्कणपुस्तिकायां | in the drawing book |
| चित्रङ्कणाय | for drawing pictures |
| संवादपत्नं | newspaper |
| वृक्षान् | trees |
| रक्षितुं | to protect |
| पुनर्व्यवहरामः | we recycle |
| हस्तप्रक्षालिका | handkerchief |
| कार्यक्रमपुस्तिका | programme booklet |
| कर्कशः | rough |
| पुनर्व्यवहृतात् | from recycled |
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Practice questions
- अस्मान् परितः स्थितानि वस्तूनि केन निर्मीयन्ते? Answer: भिन्नाभिः सामग्रीभिः।
- कागदं कस्मात् निर्मीयते? Answer: कागदं वृक्षेभ्यः निर्मीयते।
- वृक्षान् रक्षितुं वयं किं कर्तुं शक्नुमः? Answer: वयं कागदानि पुनर्व्यवहरामः।
- पुनर्व्यवहृतात् कागदात् निर्मितं वस्तु कथं भवितुं शक्नोति? Answer: तत् कर्कशं भवितुं शक्नोति।
Frequently asked questions
What is the main topic of Chapter 8 in Class 4 Sanskrit 'Our Wondrous World'?
Chapter 8 discusses how everyday objects are made, focusing on the origin of paper from trees and the importance of recycling.
How is paper made according to the chapter?
The chapter explains that paper is made from trees.
Why is it important to recycle paper?
Recycling paper helps in protecting and saving trees.
What did Pihu see on the newspaper?
Pihu saw a picture of a tree on the front page of the newspaper.
How might an object made from recycled paper feel?
An object made from recycled paper might feel rough.
What are some examples of paper-made items mentioned in the chapter?
Examples include Pihu's drawing book, a newspaper, a handkerchief, and a school programme booklet.
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NCERT Class 4 The World Around Us — Our Wondrous World (Sanskrit) — Chapter 8 — the World Around Us Page Our Wondrous Sanskrit. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.