CBSE Class 8 Hindi Vasant Chapter 15: Surdas ke Pad NCERT Solutions
CBSE Class 8 Hindi Vasant Chapter 15, 'Surdas ke Pad', introduces students to two lyrical poems by the celebrated poet Surdas. These verses beautifully capture the enchanting childhood of Lord Krishna, highlighting his affectionate interactions with his mother, Yashoda, and the village gopis. The poems explore Krishna's mischievous nature, his irresistible love for butter, and his endearing conversations with Yashoda about his desire to grow taller. The NCERT Solutions for this chapter provide a comprehensive understanding of the poems' themes, vocabulary, and literary elements, including synonyms and antonyms. They aim to help students appreciate the innocence and playful spirit of Krishna, grasp the poetic nuances, and build confidence for their Hindi exams through clear explanations and textual analysis.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 8 |
| Subject | Hindi Vasant III |
| Session | 2026 |
| Language | Hindi |
| Type | NCERT Solutions |
| Chapter | Chapter 15 |
Chapter summary
Chapter 15 of CBSE Class 8 Hindi Vasant, 'Surdas ke Pad', features two poems by Surdas that beautifully portray Lord Krishna's childhood. The NCERT Solutions for this chapter break down the verses, explaining Krishna's reluctance to drink milk, his desire for a long braid like Balaram's, and his love for butter. The solutions also cover language-based exercises, including identifying synonyms and antonyms related to the poems, helping students grasp the literary aspects.
Learning outcomes
- Understand the depiction of Lord Krishna's childhood in Surdas's poetry.
- Analyze the reasons behind Krishna's playful behavior and his interactions with Yashoda and the gopis.
- Identify and understand the use of synonyms and antonyms within the context of the poems.
- Appreciate the simple yet profound language used by Surdas to portray Krishna's innocence and mischief.
- Develop comprehension skills for Hindi poetry.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- Surdas ke Pad
- Lord Krishna's childhood
- Mother-son relationship
- Krishna's mischief
- Poetic interpretation
- Synonyms (Paryayvachi Shabd)
- Antonyms (Vilom Shabd)
- Hindi Vasant Class 8
- Poetic devices
- Child psychology in poetry
Important topics
- Understanding Krishna's motivations
- Analysis of Krishna's interactions with Yashoda
- Identification of synonyms and antonyms
- Appreciation of Surdas's poetic style
- Krishna's desire for a long braid
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Questions and Solutions
Question 1
Question 2
Question 3
Question 4
Question 5
Question 6
Question 7
Question 8
Question 9
- गोविन्द
- रणछोड़
- वासुदेव
- मुरलीधर
- नन्दलाल
Question 10
पर्यायवाची चंद्रमा-शशि, इंदु, राका
मधुकर-भ्रमर, भौंरा, मधु
सूर्य-रवि, भानु, दिनकर
विपरीतार्थक दिन-रात
श्वेत-श्याम
शीत-उष्ण
पाठों से दोनों प्रकार के शब्दों को खोजकर लिखिए।पर्यायवाची शब्द:
- बेनी – चोटी
- मैया – जननी, माँ, माता
- दुध – दुग्ध, पय, गोरस
- काढ़त – गुहत
- बलराम – दाऊ, हलधर
- ढोटा – सुत, पुत्र, बेटा
विपरीतार्थक शब्द:
- लम्बी – छोटी
- स्याम – श्वेत
- संग्रह – विग्रह
- विज्ञ – अज्ञ
- रात – दिन
- प्रकट – ओझल
Common mistakes
- Confusing the reasons for Krishna's actions.
- Misinterpreting the emotions of the gopis or Yashoda.
- Difficulty in identifying synonyms and antonyms from the text.
- Overlooking the significance of Krishna's desire for a long braid.
Revision tips
- Read both poems aloud to feel the rhythm and emotion.
- Focus on understanding Krishna's motivations in each situation described.
- Pay close attention to the explanations of synonyms and antonyms provided in the solutions.
- Try to visualize the scenes described in the poems based on the solution's explanations.
Practice MCQs
Q1. माता यशोदा ने श्रीकृष्ण को दूध पीने के लिए किस बात का लोभ दिया?
Explanation: यशोदा ने श्रीकृष्ण को समझाया कि दूध पीने से उनकी चोटी बलराम भैया की तरह लंबी और मोटी हो जाएगी, जिससे श्रीकृष्ण दूध पीने के लिए तैयार हो गए।
Q2. श्रीकृष्ण को दूध की तुलना में कौन-सा खाद्य पदार्थ अधिक प्रिय था?
Explanation: श्रीकृष्ण को दूध पीने में आनाकानी करते थे और उन्हें माखन-रोटी अधिक पसंद थी, जैसा कि समाधान में बताया गया है।
Q3. ग्वालन के मन में यशोदा के प्रति कौन-से भाव थे जब उसने कहा 'तैं ही पूत अनोखी जायौ'?
Explanation: ग्वालन के मन में यशोदा के लिए कृष्ण जैसा पुत्र पाने पर ईर्ष्या और कृष्ण द्वारा माखन चुराने पर क्रोध के भाव थे।
Q4. श्रीकृष्ण माखन चुराते समय थोड़ा-सा मक्खन बिखरा क्यों देते थे?
Explanation: श्रीकृष्ण को ऊँचे रखे छींकों से माखन निकालने में मुश्किल होती थी, और वे आधा माखन खुद खाते व आधा सखाओं को खिलाते थे, जिससे मक्खन गिर जाता था।
Q5. दूसरे पद के अनुसार, श्रीकृष्ण की अनुमानित आयु क्या रही होगी?
Explanation: समाधान के अनुसार, श्रीकृष्ण की उम्र चार से सात साल के बीच अनुमानित की गई है, क्योंकि उनके छोटे हाथों से सावधानी के बावजूद माखन बिखर जाता था।
Frequently asked questions
What is Chapter 15 of CBSE Class 8 Hindi Vasant about?
Chapter 15, 'Surdas ke Pad', features two poems by the poet Surdas that describe the childhood antics and dialogues of Lord Krishna, particularly his interactions with his mother Yashoda and the gopis.
Why did Krishna agree to drink milk?
Krishna agreed to drink milk because his mother, Yashoda, promised him that it would make his braid (choti) as long and thick as his elder brother Balaram's.
What did Krishna prefer over milk?
According to the poems and solutions, Krishna preferred 'makhan-roti' (butter and bread) over milk.
What is the significance of the gopi's statement 'तैं ही पूत अनोखी जायौ'?
This statement by a gopi expresses her mixed feelings of envy towards Yashoda for having such a unique son (Krishna) and anger towards Krishna for stealing her butter.
How do these NCERT Solutions help students?
These solutions provide clear, step-by-step answers to all questions in the chapter, helping students understand the poems' meaning, Krishna's character, and literary aspects like synonyms and antonyms, aiding in exam preparation.
What language skills are covered in this chapter's solutions?
The solutions cover language skills by asking students to identify and provide synonyms (paryayvachi shabd) and antonyms (vilom shabd) related to the words used in the poems.
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