NCERT Class 6 Science Curiosity (Sanskrit): Chapter 8 — जलराशेः यात्रा
This chapter, "Water – A Journey," from NCERT's Class 6 Science Curiosity textbook in Sanskrit, explores the nature and states of water. It begins by questioning the vastness of oceans and the importance of water, especially during summer. Through activities, students observe how water changes its state, transforming into vapor when heated and back into liquid when cooled. The chapter highlights that water exists in different forms and locations, such as rivers, lakes, and underground. It discusses the water cycle, explaining how water evaporates, forms clouds, and returns to the Earth as rain. The text emphasizes the significance of water conservation and understanding its journey, crucial for CBSE students' scientific comprehension.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 6 |
| Subject | Science |
| Book | Curiosity (Sanskrit) |
| Chapter | Chapter 8 — जलराशेः यात्रा |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 3 minutes |
| Word count | 476 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the different states of water (solid, liquid, gas).
- Explain the processes of evaporation and condensation.
- Describe the water cycle and its importance.
- Recognize the presence of water in various forms and locations.
- Appreciate the need for water conservation.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| महासागरोऽपि | even the ocean |
| ग्रीष्मकाले | in summer |
| जलम् | water |
| वाष्प | vapor |
| द्रव्याणि | substances |
| पदार्थान्तरं | different substance |
| रूपाणि | forms |
| अधः | below |
| नियमनम् | regulation |
| वर्षावप्रभा | effect of rain |
| भूमिगतं | underground |
| चक्रम् | cycle |
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Practice questions
- जलम् कति रूपाणि सन्ति? Answer: जलस्य त्रीणि रूपाणि सन्ति: ठोसं, द्रवम्, वाष्पम्।
- जलम् कथं वाष्पः भवति? Answer: जलम् उष्णतां प्राप्य वाष्पः भवति।
- जलचक्रस्य मुख्यं प्रक्रियाः काः? Answer: जलचक्रस्य मुख्यं प्रक्रियाः वाष्पीभवनं, संघननं, वर्षणम् च।
- जलम् कुत्र कुत्र तिष्ठति? Answer: जलम् नद्यः, सरांसि, महासागरः, भूमिगतं च तिष्ठति।
Frequently asked questions
What is the main topic of Chapter 8 of NCERT Class 6 Science Curiosity?
Chapter 8, 'Jal - Ekah Yatra' (Water - A Journey), discusses the different states of water, evaporation, condensation, and the water cycle.
What are the different states of water mentioned in the chapter?
The chapter explains that water exists in three states: solid (ice), liquid (water), and gaseous (water vapor).
How does evaporation occur according to the chapter?
Evaporation occurs when water is heated and turns into water vapor.
What is condensation?
Condensation is the process where water vapor cools down and turns back into liquid water.
Where can we find water on Earth?
Water is found in oceans, rivers, lakes, ponds, and also underground.
Why is understanding the water cycle important?
Understanding the water cycle is important to know how water moves around the Earth and is replenished.
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NCERT Class 6 Science — Curiosity (Sanskrit) — Chapter 8 — जलराशेः यात्रा. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.