GSEB Class 10 Solutions Poem 1 My Song

1. Answer the following questions.

Question 1. What will the song do for the child when it is alone at night ?
Answer: When the child is by itself at night, the song will sit beside it and softly speak in its ear.
In simple words: At night, if the child is alone, the song will comfort it by whispering.

Exam Tip: Remember to describe both the physical action (sitting by side) and the comforting sound (whispering) of the song.

Question 2. How does the song act when the child thinks of it?
Answer: When the child thinks of the song, it will gently wrap its music around the child like loving arms and softly touch its forehead like a blessed kiss.
In simple words: When the child remembers the song, it feels like a warm hug and a gentle kiss on the forehead.

Exam Tip: Focus on the sensory details used to convey comfort and affection in the song's actions.

Question 3. When does the child feel that it is being watched and loved by the parents ?
Answer: When the child is lonely, the song whispers in its ear, and when the child is among many people, the song keeps it safe. So the child feels that its parents are watching and loving it.
In simple words: The child feels loved and watched by parents when the song whispers when alone, and protects when in a crowd.

Exam Tip: Explain how the song's actions (whispering when lonely, protecting in a crowd) lead the child to feel loved and cared for.

Question 4. What does the song give to the child ?
Answer: The song provides a pair of wings for the child's dreams and guides it whenever it is in difficulty.
In simple words: The song gives the child wings for dreams and helps it when things are hard.

Exam Tip: Highlight the dual gifts of the song: inspiration (wings for dreams) and practical assistance (guidance in trouble).

Question 5. Find out the synonyms of 'vision' and 'lonely'.
Answer: vision - sight, lonely - alone
In simple words: 'Vision' means sight, and 'lonely' means alone.

Exam Tip: Always provide clear, direct synonyms for vocabulary questions. Ensure both words are addressed.

2. Fill in the table using the information from the poem.

Exam Tip: Carefully read each row and column header. Fill in the missing information based on the poem's context, ensuring accurate placement in the table.

3. Tick mark the sentence nearest in meaning.

Question 1. The song will be like a faithful star.
(a) The song will be a shining star for the child.
(b) The song will be a star that will guide the child.
(c) The song will help the child to reach home.
Answer: (b) The song will be a star that will guide the child.
In simple words: A "faithful star" means a star that reliably shows the way or guides someone.

Exam Tip: Understand the metaphorical meaning of "faithful star" to correctly identify the guiding aspect of the song.

Question 2. 'Like the fond arms of love' meAnswer:..
(a) Arms that would hug the child with love and comfort.
(b) Arms that would protect the child from any danger.
(c) Arms that would hug the child with tearful eyes.
Answer: (a) Arms that would hug the child with love and comfort.
In simple words: "Fond arms of love" means a tender embrace that gives comfort and affection.

Exam Tip: Interpret the phrase "fond arms of love" to mean a gentle, comforting embrace rather than protection or sorrow.

Question 3. 'My song will speak in your living heart' means
(a) Even though the parent is dead, the song will remind the child that it was given up.
(b) Even though the parent is alive, the song will remind the child that it was abandoned
(c) Even though the parent is dead the song will tell the child that he was not abandoned.
Answer: (c) Even though the parent is dead the song will tell the child that he was not abandoned.
In simple words: The phrase means that the song will continue to be a comfort, assuring the child of enduring love even after the parent is gone.

Exam Tip: This line emphasizes the lasting comfort and presence of the parent's love through the song, even in absence.

Question 4. My song will transport your heart to the verge of the unknown.
(a) We can never certainly know what the poet wants to say.
(b) The song takes us nearer to the wonder of mystery.
(c) The song unknowingly affects our heart.
Answer: (b) The song takes us nearer to the wonder of mystery.
In simple words: The song helps us explore and get closer to things we don't know, bringing a sense of wonder.

Exam Tip: Understand "verge of the unknown" as approaching the boundaries of mystery and wonder, not implying incomprehensibility.

4. Write True or False.

Question 1. The song will touch the head of the child.
Answer: False
In simple words: The song is described as touching the child's forehead, not the head in general, like a kiss of blessing.

Exam Tip: Pay close attention to specific details and wording from the poem when answering True or False questions.

Question 2. The child will be taken care of by the song when the child is alone.
Answer: True
In simple words: Yes, the song gives comfort and care to the child when they are by themselves.

Exam Tip: Recall the line where the song whispers in the child's ear when alone to confirm this statement.

Question 3. The song will whisper into the ears of the child.
Answer: True
In simple words: Indeed, the poem states the song will softly speak into the child's ears.

Exam Tip: Directly reference the poem's description of the song's actions to verify accuracy.

Question 4. The song will be a guiding star when the dark day is over the child's path.
Answer: True
In simple words: Yes, the song will guide the child like a star during difficult times.

Exam Tip: Understand "dark day" as a metaphor for difficult or challenging times when guidance is most needed.

Question 5. When the parents die, there is a place for them in the child's heart.
Answer: True
In simple words: Even after the parents are gone, their memory and love will remain in the child's heart.

Exam Tip: This question tests understanding of the song's lasting impact and the emotional connection it sustains.

Read the lines of the poem and answer the questions.

(1) This song of mine will wind its music around you, my child,
Like the fond arms of love.
This song of mine will touch your forehead like a kiss of blessing.
When you are alone, it will sit by your side and whisper in your ear,
When you are in the crowd, it will fence you about with aloofness.

Question 1. What will the song do when the child is in the crowd?
Answer: When the child is among many people, the song will protect the child.
In simple words: If the child is in a crowd, the song will keep it safe.

Exam Tip: Directly quote or paraphrase the specific action mentioned in the poem for crowded situations.

Question 2. What will the song do when the child is alone?
Answer: When the child is by itself, the song will sit beside it and softly speak in its ear.
In simple words: When the child is alone, the song will sit and whisper in its ear.

Exam Tip: Be precise about the song's actions when the child is alone, as stated in the verse.

Question 3. The song will touch the child's forehead like... .
Answer: The song will touch the child's forehead like a kiss of blessing.
In simple words: The song touches the child's forehead gently, like a blessed kiss.

Exam Tip: Complete the simile exactly as given in the poem to ensure accuracy.

Question 4. The song will wind its music around the child like...
Answer: The song will wrap its music around the child like the fond arms of love.
In simple words: The song's music will surround the child like a warm, loving hug.

Exam Tip: Identify the specific comparison used in the poem for how the music wraps around the child.

Question 5. When the child is alone, the song will protect it. True or False ?
Answer: False.
In simple words: When the child is alone, the song whispers, but it protects when the child is in a crowd.

Exam Tip: Distinguish between the song's actions when the child is alone (whispering) and when in a crowd (protecting).

Question 6. When the child is alone, the song will whisper in his ear. True or False ?
Answer: True
In simple words: Yes, the song will softly speak into the child's ear when they are alone.

Exam Tip: This statement is a direct recall from the poem's lines about the song's action when the child is by itself.

Question 7. What is the antonym of the word 'curse'?
Answer: blessing
In simple words: The opposite of a 'curse' is a 'blessing'.

Exam Tip: Understand antonyms as words with opposite meanings. The poem mentions "kiss of blessing" contrasting with negative feelings.

Question 8. Which word in the poem means 'to speak softly'?
Answer: whisper
In simple words: To speak softly means to whisper.

Exam Tip: Identify vocabulary from the poem that describes the manner of speaking quietly.

(2) My song will be like a pair of wings to your dreams,
It will transport your heart to the verge of the unknown.
It will be like the faithful star overhead when dark night is over your road.
My song will sit in the pupils of your eyes, and will carry your sight into the heart of things.
And when my voice is silent in death, my song will speak in your living heart.

Question 1. How will the song help the child's dreams ?
Answer: The song will be like a pair of wings for the child's dreams.
In simple words: The song will help the child's dreams by giving them wings.

Exam Tip: Focus on the direct simile used in the poem to describe the song's influence on dreams.

Question 2. What will happen when the child's parents are no more?
Answer: When the child's parents are gone, the song will speak in his living heart.
In simple words: When the parents die, the song will continue to live in the child's heart and speak to them.

Exam Tip: Understand that the song serves as a lasting reminder and presence of the parents' love even after their death.

Question 3. The song will transport the child's heart...
Answer: The song will transport the child's heart to the edge of the unknown.
In simple words: The song will take the child's feelings to explore mysterious new places.

Exam Tip: Complete the phrase by accurately recalling the poem's description of where the song transports the heart.

Question 4. 'When dark night is over your road' means.
Answer: 'When dark night is over your road' means when you are in difficulty.
In simple words: This phrase means when you are facing hard times or problems.

Exam Tip: Interpret metaphorical phrases in the poem, recognizing "dark night" as symbolic of challenges or hardships.

Question 5. The song will sit in the pupils of the child's eyes and...
Answer: The song will sit in the pupils of the child's eyes and carry his sight into the heart of things.
In simple words: The song will be in the child's eyes, helping him see and understand the deepest parts of things.

Exam Tip: Recall the full line from the poem that describes how the song influences the child's perception and understanding.

Question 6. The song will be like to the child's dreams.
Answer: The song will be like a pair of wings for the child's dreams.
In simple words: The song will act as wings, giving strength and movement to the child's dreams.

Exam Tip: Connect the song's role to its metaphorical function for the child's aspirations and dreams.

Question 7. What is the synonym of the word 'vision'?
Answer: sight
In simple words: A synonym for 'vision' is 'sight'.

Exam Tip: Provide a simple and direct synonym that matches the context of seeing or perceiving.

Question 8. What is the synonym of the word 'loyal'?
Answer: faithful
In simple words: The word 'loyal' means being faithful.

Exam Tip: Connect "loyal" with "faithful," understanding that both terms imply steadfastness and commitment.

My Song Summary in Gujarati

ભાષાંતર મારા આ ગીતનું સંગીત તારી આસપાસ (એવી રીતે)
વીંટાશે, મારા વહાલા (બાળક), જાણે કે હેતભર્યા માયાળુ હાથ. મારું આ ગીત આશીર્વાદના એક ચુંબનની
જેમ તારા કપાળને સ્પર્શ કરશે. જ્યારે તું એક્લો હોઈશ, તે તારી બાજુમાં બેસીને તારા કાનમાં ગણગણશે,
જ્યારે તું ટોળામાં હોઈશ, તે તને (ટોળાથી) દૂર રાખીને તારું રક્ષણ કરશે.
મારું ગીત તારાં સપનાઓને પાંખો આપશે, તે તારા હૃદયને અજ્ઞાતની સીમાઓ સુધી લઈ જશે.
તારા માર્ગમાં જ્યારે અંધારી રાત આવશે ત્યારે તે એકનિષ્ઠ તારાની જેમ (તારી સાથે) હશે.
મારું ગીત તારી આંખોની કીકીઓમાં રમશે, અને વસ્તુઓના હાર્દમાં તારી દષ્ટિને પહોંચાડશે.
અને જ્યારે (મારા) મૃત્યુ બાદ મારો અવાજ શાંત થઈ જશે,
મારું ગીત તારા ધબકતા હૃદયમાં સંભળાશે. – રવીન્દ્રનાથ ટાગોર

Word Meanings

to wind (ટૂ વાઈન્ડ) વીંટાળવું

fond (ફૉન્ડ) પ્રેમાળ, હેતભર્યું

arms (આર્ટ્ઝ) હાથ

to whisper (ટ્ર વિસ્પર) ધીમા અવાજે બોલવું, કાનમાં કહેવું

crowd (ક્રાઉડ) ટોળું

to fence (ટૂ ફેન્સ) રક્ષણ કરવું

aloofness (અલૂફનિસ) દૂર રહેવું તે

to transport (ટૂ ટ્રૅન્સપૉર્ટ) એક ઠેકાણેથી બીજે ઠેકાણે જવું

verge (વર્જ) સીમા, છેડો

unknown (અન્નોન) અજ્ઞાત

faithful (ફેથફુલ) એકનિષ્ઠ

overhead (ઓવરહેડ) ઉપર

pupil (પ્યુપિલ) આંખની કીકી

sight (સાઈટ) દૃષ્ટિ

silent (સાઈલન્ટ) શાંત