GSEB Class 5 Gujarati Textbook Solutions Chapter 7 અલ્લક દલ્લક

Exercise

1. Answer each of the following questions in one sentence:

Question 1. Who is Radha more beautiful than?
Answer: Radha appears more lovely than the captivating area of Yamuna.
In simple words: Radha is prettier than the charming Yamuna region.

Exam Tip: Focus on identifying the specific comparison made in the question.

Question 2. When was the Ras (dance) formed?
Answer: The Ras dance happened when the bright full moon appeared in the sky.
In simple words: The Ras dance occurred when the full moon rose in the sky.

Exam Tip: Remember the specific celestial event that marks the start of the Ras dance.

Question 3. Who all play in the Ras (dance)?
Answer: In the Ras dance, Lord Krishna, Radhika, and the Gopis participate.
In simple words: Shri Krishna, Radhika, and the Gopis all play in the Ras dance.

Exam Tip: List all the main characters mentioned who take part in the Ras.

Question 4. Where does Shri Krishna sit and play the flute?
Answer: Lord Krishna settles under the shade of a Kadamba tree and plays his flute.
In simple words: Shri Krishna sits under a Kadamba tree's shade to play his flute.

Exam Tip: Specify both the location (under the tree) and the action (playing the flute).

Question 5. What does Radhika ask from whom?
Answer: Radhika requests her missing glowing pearl from Lord Krishna.
In simple words: Radhika asks Lord Krishna for her lost shiny pearl.

Exam Tip: Clearly state who is asking, who they are asking from, and what item they want.

2. Complete the following poetic lines:

Question 1. રાધિકાનો... છલ્લક છલ્લક
Answer: રાધિકાનો હાર તૂટે છે.
મોતી ચળકે ચલ્લક ચલ્લક! બધાં જડ્યાં પણ એક ખૂટે છે.
રુએ રાધિકા છલ્લક છલ્લક !
In simple words: Radhika's necklace breaks apart. The pearls gleam chhallak chhallak! All are found, but one is missing. Radhika cries chhallak chhallak!

Exam Tip: Pay close attention to the rhyming words and the specific details in the poem to ensure accurate completion.

3. Write your experience about Raas-Garba.

Question 1. Write your experience about Raas-Garba.
Answer: Every Gujarati person feels an attraction towards Raas and Garba. During the nine days of Navratri, Gujarat sees a huge gathering for Raas and Garba. I have a great fondness for Raas and Garba. Every Navratri, new clothes are absolutely necessary for Raas-Garba. Once, despite my father's disapproval, I insisted and bought new clothes for Navratri's Raas-Garba. My father was quite angry. However, that night I performed so wonderfully in Raas-Garba that I secured the first position. After that, my father became very happy!
In simple words: Gujaratis love Raas and Garba. Navratri has big gatherings for these dances. I like Raas-Garba a lot. I always need new clothes for it. Once, I bought new clothes for Navratri even though my father did not approve. He was upset. But I danced so well that night and won first place. Then, my father was very pleased!

Exam Tip: When describing an experience, use vivid language and organize your thoughts chronologically to make the story engaging.

4. Find and write the compound words from the poem.

Question 1. Example: ઝલ્લક ઝલ્લક
Answer:
1. અલ્લક દલ્લક
2. છમ્મક છમ્મક
3. ચલ્લક ચલ્લક
4. ઢમક ઢમક
5. છલક છલ્લક
6. મલ્લક મલ્લક
In simple words: These words are examples of compound words found in the poem, usually expressing sounds or rhythmic actions.

Exam Tip: Carefully read through the poem to identify words with repeated sounds or connected syllables.

5. Convert the given words into your local dialect:

Question 1.
1. બધાં
2. ચાલ્યો
3. કહ્યું
4. મૂક્યું
5. આપ્યું
6. શાળા
Answer:
1. બધાં – હઉ
2. ચાલ્યો – હેંડ્યો
3. કહ્યું – કીધું
4. મૂક્યું – મેક્કુ
5. આપ્યું – દીધું
6. શાળા – નેહાળ
In simple words: This list shows how common words from standard Gujarati are spoken in a local dialect, with their respective equivalents.

Exam Tip: Familiarize yourself with common dialectal variations of standard words to accurately transform them.

6. Arrange the following words in alphabetical order (dictionary order):
રાસલીલા, મુખડું, આભ, રાધાગોરી, રઢિયાળો, રાસ

Question 1. Arrange the following words in alphabetical order (dictionary order):
રાસલીલા, મુખડું, આભ, રાધાગોરી, રઢિયાળો, રાસ
Answer:
1. આભ
2. મુખડું
3. રઢિયાળો
4. રાધાગોરી
5. રાસ
6. રાસલીલા
In simple words: The words are arranged alphabetically based on the Gujarati script, starting with 'Aabh' and ending with 'Raasleela'.

Exam Tip: Remember that in Gujarati, the order of letters and common prefixes can affect the dictionary sequence, so arrange carefully.

Additional Important Questions and Answers

Additional Questions

Answer the Following Questions:

Question 1. Why is Radha crying?
Answer: From Radha's shattered necklace, all pearls were recovered, but one single pearl was lost. Because of this, Radha is weeping.
In simple words: Radha is crying because one pearl is missing from her broken necklace, even though others were found.

Exam Tip: State the main reason (missing pearl) clearly and concisely.

Question 2. Why does Radha believe that the pearl might be with Shri Krishna?
Answer: Teasing the Gopis is Lord Krishna's usual practice. Everyone has known his mischievous character. Hence, Radha believes that the missing pearl from her snapped necklace must be with Lord Krishna.
In simple words: Radha thinks Lord Krishna has her pearl because he often teases the Gopis, and everyone knows his playful nature.

Exam Tip: Explain Shri Krishna's mischievous nature as the primary reason for Radha's suspicion.

Question 3. Why does Shri Krishna play the flute?
Answer: Lord Krishna wishes to invite the Gopis to the Yamuna's banks, beneath the Kadamba tree, for a Ras dance. Therefore, he plays his flute's melodies.
In simple words: Shri Krishna plays his flute to call the Gopis to the Yamuna's banks for a Ras dance under the Kadamba tree.

Exam Tip: Mention the purpose (to call Gopis) and the location (Yamuna banks, Kadamba tree).

Question 4. What is the result when Shri Krishna plays the flute?
Answer: When Lord Krishna plays his flute's tunes, both Radha and the Gopis become enchanted.
In simple words: When Shri Krishna plays his flute, Radha and the Gopis are drawn to his music.

Exam Tip: Identify the specific people who are drawn in by Shri Krishna's flute music.

Question 5. Write ten sentences about 'Ras Ramjhat' during Navratri.
Answer:
1. Gujarat's Navratri celebration is well-known both nationally and globally.
2. During Navratri, an exciting burst of Ras dancing occurs.
3. Young children and teenagers enjoy themselves immensely.
4. Everyone looks radiant in lovely outfits.
5. Even the musicians leading the Ras singing get fully immersed in the joyous atmosphere.
6. For nine continuous days, people are completely absorbed in worshipping the Mother Goddess.
7. The enthusiastic Ras dance continues throughout the entire night.
8. There is absolutely no indication of fatigue anywhere.
9. The memories of Krishna and the Gopis' Ras dance become fresh and vivid.
10. Who would not find the lively Ras dance enjoyable?
In simple words: Gujarat's Navratri is famous worldwide. It brings lively Ras dancing that young and old love. Everyone wears beautiful clothes, and singers get into the spirit. People are deeply devoted to the Mother Goddess for nine days. The dancing goes on all night with no sign of tiredness, bringing back memories of Krishna's Ras. Everyone enjoys it.

Exam Tip: When writing about a cultural event, include details about its popularity, participants, atmosphere, and traditions.

Grammar

Write the correct spelling of the following words:

Question 1.
1. રઢીઆળો
2. સુન્દર
3. પૂનમ
4. ચીર
5. ઊર
6. મૂખડુ
Answer:
1. રઢિયાળો
2. સુંદર
3. પૂનમ
4. ચિત્ત
5. ઉર
6. મુખડું
In simple words: This exercise corrects common misspellings in Gujarati, providing the accurate form for each word listed.

Exam Tip: Always check the standard dictionary spellings for Gujarati words, as minor variations can change meanings or be incorrect.

Write synonyms for the following words:

• રઢિયાળું - મનમોહક (Charming - Captivating)
• મુખડું - ચહેરો (Face - Visage)
• પૂનમ - પૂર્ણિમા (Full moon - Full moon day)
• ભેળો - સાથે (With - Along with)
• ચરિત્ર - વર્તન (Character - Behavior)
• સૂર - અવાજ (Sound - Voice)
• ઉર - હૃદય (Heart - Core)
• રીસ - રોષ, ગુસ્સો (Anger - Wrath, Fury)

Exam Tip: Expand your vocabulary by learning multiple words that convey similar meanings for better expression.

Give the meaning of the following idiom and use it in a sentence:

ઉર તણાવું - દિલ ખેંચાવું
Answer: Meaning: Ur tanavu – To feel a strong attraction, like the heart is being drawn. Sentence: Upon hearing the sounds of Lord Krishna's flute, Radha's heart started inclining towards that direction.
In simple words: "Ur tanavu" means to feel drawn towards something. For example, Radha felt drawn to Lord Krishna's flute music.

Exam Tip: Understand both the literal and figurative meaning of the idiom, then construct a sentence that naturally incorporates it.

Match Section 'A' with Section 'B' correctly:

Question 1.

Exam Tip: Read both columns carefully and identify keywords or concepts that directly correspond to each other before making your matches.

Write which words were used in the poem for the following words:

• મુલક – મલ્લક (Region - Mallak)
• મોટું – મુખડું (Big - Face)
• ચરિત્ર – ચરિતર (Character - Charitar)

Exam Tip: Note that some words might have slightly different forms or meanings when used in poetry compared to everyday language, so refer back to the poem's context.

Language Skills

Fill in the blanks with the correct compound word:

Question 1.
1. જે પાપી ન હોય તે પહેલો _______ ફેંકે. (પથ્થર, પત્થર)
2. _______ પાણી પીવું જોઈએ. (ચોકખું, ચોખ્ખ)
3. તમે વર્ગશિક્ષકને રજા માટે _______ લખી? (ચિઠી, ચિઠ્ઠી)
4. મેં દાદાનો _______ પહેર્યો. (ઝભો, ઝભ્યો)
5. ડાળ ઉપર કેરી _______ લટકે છે. (અધ્ધર, અર)
Answer:
1. પથ્થર
2. ચોખ્ખું
3. ચિઠ્ઠી
4. ઝભો
5. અધ્ધર
In simple words: This exercise provides the correct compound words to fill in the blanks, ensuring grammatical accuracy for each sentence.

Exam Tip: Choose the correct spelling from the given options, ensuring it fits the grammatical context of the sentence.

Write the correct word in the rectangle:

Question 1.
1. ખાત્રી, ખાતરી [ ]
2. ગણતરી, ગણત્રી [ ]
3. રેલ્વે, રેલવે [ ]
4. ગિરદી, ગિર્દી [ ]
5. વ્યાજબી, વાજબી [ ]
Answer:
1. ખાતરી
2. ગણતરી
3. રેલવે
4. ગિરદી
5. વાજબી
In simple words: This section identifies and presents the correct spelling for words that often have confusing or similar alternatives.

Exam Tip: Always double-check the spelling of similar-sounding words to ensure you pick the grammatically and semantically correct option.

Question 2. Match the proverbs with similar meanings:

Exam Tip: Focus on the core message or moral of each proverb. Similar proverbs often convey the same life lesson using different imagery.

Question 3. Match the proverbs with opposite meanings:

Exam Tip: Identify the central idea of each proverb and then seek another proverb that expresses a contrasting or inverse concept.

Allak Dallak Summary in Gujarati

Allak Dallak Lesson Introduction:

Poem Explanation

• (In the Raasleela) everyone plays Allak Dallak, anklets tinkle. Yamuna's charming region is delightful. Even more lovely is Radhagori. Her face gleams brightly.
• The full moon has risen in the sky; the Raas dance is in full swing with the tinkling sounds (of anklets). Kanudo also plays alongside the Gopis. The dhol (drum) is beating rhythmically.
• (Then) Radha's necklace breaks; the scattered pearls sparkle. All pearls were recovered, but one remains missing, and Radhika cries profusely.
• (Radha says) O Kanha! Did you perhaps take my glowing pearl? Where are your mischievous deeds hidden from anyone? The entire land knows about them.
• (Hearing this) Kanha quickly ran away from there. Lord Krishna became annoyed. Under the shade of the drooping Kadamba tree, Lord Krishna softly plays his flute's melodies.
• Distraught Radha runs. The Allak Dallak Raas is being performed. To the gentle, slow tunes of the flute, her heart, smiling, is being drawn towards Lord Krishna.
• The jingling of anklets, moving up and down, makes the Yamuna river's region appear lovely. Even more captivating than that region is beautiful Radhagori. Her face gleams with a bright sparkle.

Exam Tip: To understand a poem fully, break it down into sections and analyze each part for imagery, actions, and character emotions.

Allak Dallak Word Meanings:

• ઝલ્લક - ઝણકાર (Jhallak - Jhanakar - jingle/tinkle)
• રઢિયાળો - મનમોહક, આંખ ઠરે તેવો સુંદર (Radhiyalo - Manamohak, Aankh thare tevo Sundar - charming, beautiful to the eyes)
• જમના - યમુના નદી (Jamana - Yamuna Nadi - Yamuna river)
• મલ્લક - મુલક, પ્રદેશ (Mallak - Mulak, Pradesh - region/area)
• ઝળકે - ચમકે, ચળકે (Jhalake - Chamake, Chalake - shines, glitters)
• ઝલ્લક ઝલ્લક - ઝળક ઝળક (Jhallak Jhallak - Jhalak Jhalak - glittering/shining brightly)
• આભે - આકાશમાં (Aabhe - Aakashma - in the sky)
• ચગ્યો છે - જામ્યો છે, સરસ રીતે ખેલાઈ રહ્યો છે (Chagyo chhe - Jamyo chhe, Saras rite khelai rahyo chhe - is in full swing, being played beautifully)
• ઘુસ્યો છે - ભળી ગયો છે (Ghusyo chhe - Bhali gayo chhe - has entered, has merged)
• ભેળો - સાથે, અંદર (Bhelo - Sathe, Andar - with, inside)
• કા'ન- કાનુડો, શ્રીકૃષ્ણ (Kan - Kanudo, Shri Krishna - Krishna)
• ઢોલક - ઢોલ ઢમક (Dholak - Dhol Dhamak - drum beating)
• ઢમ્મક - ઢમઢમ (Dhammak - Dhamdham - drum sound)
• છલક છલક - છલકાતી, પુષ્કળ (Chhalak Chhalak - Chhalakati, Pushkal - overflowing, abundant)
• આલ - આપ (Aal - Aap - give)
• ચરિતર - ચરિત્ર, વર્તન (Charitar - Charitra, Vartan - character, behavior)
• ગોપીજનવલ્લભ - ગોપીઓના વહાલા શ્રીકૃષ્ણ (Gopijanavallabh - Gopiono Vhala Shri Krishna - Krishna, beloved of Gopis)
• કદંબ - એક વૃક્ષનું (Kadamb - Ek Vrukshanu - a type of tree)
• નામ બંસી - વાંસળી (Nam Bansi - Vansali - a flute)
• અલપ ઝલ્લપ - અલપ ઝલપ, અહીંતહીં. દૂરથી આછેરું સંભળાય તે રીતે (Alap Jhallap - Alap Jalap, Ahinthi. Durthi Aachheru Sambhalay te rite - softly, faintly audible from a distance)
• અધીરે - ઉતાવળી, વિહવળ (Adhire - Utavali, Vihvval - impatient, distraught)
• અલ્લક દલ્લક - અધ્ધર પધ્ધર (Allak Dallak - Addhar Paddhar - up and down / in mid-air)
• વણાયે - (અહીં) રેલાવે (Vanaye - (Ahi) Relave - spread/flow (here, played))
• તણાયે - ખેંચાય (Tanaye - Khenchay - drawn/attracted)
• ઉર - હૃદય હર (Ur - Hruday Har - heart)
• ઘડીએ - હર પળે, ક્ષણે ક્ષણે (Ghadie - Har Pale, Kshane Kshane - every moment, every second)

Exam Tip: Understanding the vocabulary is crucial for comprehending the poem's context and narrative.

Idioms

ઉર તણાવું - દિલ ખેંચાવું
Answer: Meaning: Ur tanavu – To experience a strong pull towards something, indicating deep attraction.
In simple words: "Ur tanavu" means to feel a deep attraction or longing for someone or something.

Exam Tip: Recognize that idioms often have a figurative meaning that differs from the literal interpretation of their individual words.