GSEB Class 5 Gujarati Textbook Solutions Chapter 8 ચરણોમાં

Exercise

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

Question 1. What is seen in the eastern sky?
Answer: Different colors are seen spreading in the eastern sky.
In simple words: In the morning sky, various colors appear.

Exam Tip: When answering about observations, clearly state what is seen and where it is located.

Question 2. Why does the enthusiasm to walk in the footsteps surge?
Answer: The urge to walk in the footsteps arises because of nature's beauty and the refreshing atmosphere.
In simple words: The desire to walk feels strong because of the beautiful and fresh surroundings.

Exam Tip: For questions about feelings or motivations, always link them to the natural elements or circumstances described.

Question 3. Whose songs echo in the wings of the bird and in its tiny beak?
Answer: The songs of the wilderness and the streams echo in the bird's wings and its little beak.
In simple words: The sounds of the jungle and flowing water are heard from the bird's wings and small beak.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to the specific elements mentioned (wings, beak) and the sounds they carry (wilderness, streams) for a complete answer.

Question 4. Where does the mind wander?
Answer: The mind wanders in the dew on the green grass spread far and near.
In simple words: The mind rests in the morning dew on the nearby and distant green grass.

Exam Tip: Describe the location precisely as indicated in the text, including specific details like "far and near" and "green grass."

2. Explain the meaning of the following lines:
Question 1. The wind, intoxicated by the scent of the earth, is swirling; the delicate rays of the sun in the dew. My mind leaps into it; the enthusiasm to walk in my footsteps surges.
Answer: The wind, feeling tipsy from the earth's sweet smell, blows gently, and the soft rays of the sun spread in the dew (which covers the grass and leaves). Seeing this lovely scene, my mind joyfully leaps into it. Consequently, the enthusiasm for my feet to walk grows stronger.
In simple words: The wind smells the earth and feels happy. Tiny sunbeams shine in the dew. My mind wants to play in it, and I feel excited to walk.

Exam Tip: When explaining poetry, break down each line, describe the imagery, and connect it to the overall feeling or theme conveyed by the poet.

3. Use the following words to write one sentence each:
(i) ઉમંગ :
(ii) ચોપાસ:
(iii) ચકચૂર :
(iv) સૂર :
(v) છલંગ :
Answer:
(i) ઉમંગ : વર્ગખંડમાં છોકરાં ઉમંગથી ભણે છે. (In the classroom, children study with enthusiasm.)
(ii) ચોપાસ: મારી ચોપાસ ફૂલોના છોડ હતા. (Around me were flower plants.)
(iii) ચકચૂર : પૈસાના નશામાં તે ચકચૂર થઈ ગયો છે. (He has become intoxicated by the allure of money.)
(iv) સૂર : સંગીતના સૂર સાથે મંદિરમાં ભજન ગવાય છે. (Along with the tunes of music, hymns are sung in the temple.)
(v) છલંગ : મોહને પાણીમાં છલંગ મારી. (Mohan jumped into the water.)
In simple words: Create a single, clear sentence for each provided word, ensuring it accurately shows the word's meaning in a context.

Exam Tip: When forming sentences, choose a context that clearly demonstrates your understanding of the word's meaning and usage.

4. Write synonyms for the following words:
Question 1.
1. પૂર્વ –
2. ગગન –
3. ઠેકડો –
4. પહાડ –
5. વાયુ –
6. પંખી –
Answer:
1. પૂર્વ – ઉગમણું (East - East direction)
2. ગગન – આકાશ (Sky - Atmosphere)
3. ઠેકડો – કૂદકો (Jump - Leap)
4. પહાડ – ડુંગર (Mountain - Hill)
5. વાયુ – પવન (Wind - Air)
6. પંખી – વિહંગ (Bird - Aviator)
In simple words: For each word, provide another word that means exactly or nearly the same thing.

Exam Tip: Ensure that the chosen synonym accurately reflects the meaning of the original word in all common contexts.

5. Write antonyms for the following words:
Question 1.
1. ઉગમણું ×
2. પ્રકાશ ×
3. નાનું ×
4. આકાશ x
5. ઉત્સાહ ×
6. દૂર ×
Answer:
1. ઉગમણું × આથમણું (East direction × West direction)
2. પ્રકાશ × અંધકાર (Light × Darkness)
3. નાનું × મોટું (Small × Big)
4. આકાશ × પાતાળ (Sky × Underworld)
5. ઉત્સાહ x નિરુત્સાહ (Enthusiasm × Lack of enthusiasm)
6. દૂર × નજીક (Far × Near)
In simple words: For each given word, write a word that has the opposite meaning.

Exam Tip: When identifying antonyms, consider the core meaning of the word to ensure the opposite is precise and clear.

6. Find and write the rhyming words used in the poem for the following:
Question 1.
1. રંગ
2. ગાન
3. સંગ
4. છલંગ
Answer:
1. રંગ – ઉમંગ (Color - Enthusiasm)
2. ગાન – મેદાન (Song - Field)
3. સંગ – ઉમંગ (Together - Enthusiasm)
4. છલંગ – ઉમંગ (Leap - Enthusiasm)
In simple words: Look in the poem for words that sound similar to the given words, especially at the end.

Exam Tip: Rhyming words often share similar vowel and consonant sounds at the end; identify these to find the correct matches from the poem.

Additional Questions

Choose the correct option for each of the following questions:

Question 1. ‘ઉગમણે આભમાં’ એટલે ...
(a) પૂર્વમાં.
(b) પશ્ચિમમાં.
(c) દક્ષિણમાં.
(d) ઉત્તરમાં.
Answer: (a) પૂર્વમાં.
In simple words: The phrase means "in the eastern sky," which refers to the east direction.

Exam Tip: Understanding geographical directions and their Gujarati terms is crucial for interpreting such phrases correctly.

Question 2. Whose songs echo in the wings of the bird and in its beak from the wilderness and streams?
(a) ધાસ
(b) પહાડ
(c) મેદાન
(d) ગાન
Answer: (d) ગાન
In simple words: The question asks what echoes from the wilderness and streams in the bird's wings and beak, and the answer is "songs."

Exam Tip: Read the question carefully to identify the specific sound or element being referred to in the context of the poem.

Question 3. Who is intoxicated by smelling the fragrance of the earth?
(a) ધાસ
(b) કિરણો
(c) ઉમંગ
(d) વાયુ
Answer: (d) વાયુ
In simple words: The poem tells us that the wind becomes happy and joyful from the earth's sweet smell.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to personification or descriptive language used in the poem to determine which element possesses the described quality.

Question 4. Where are the delicate rays of the sun spreading?
(a) મનમાં
(b) ઝાકળમાં
(c) ધાસમાં
(d) ઝરણાંમાં
Answer: (b) ઝાકળમાં
In simple words: The thin sunbeams are seen spreading out on the dew drops.

Exam Tip: Focus on the specific natural elements mentioned in the poem when locating the spread of light or sounds.

Question 5. Who is the poet of the poem 'Charanoma'?
(a) યૉસેફ મૅકવાન
(b) સુરેશ દલાલ
(c) ધર્મેન્દ્ર માસ્તર
(d) નટવર પટેલ
Answer: (a) યૉસેફ મૅકવાન
In simple words: The poet's name for 'Charanoma' is Yosef Macwan.

Exam Tip: Always remember the author's name for each chapter or poem as it's a common objective question.

Answer the following questions in one sentence each:

Question 1. What time of day does the poet describe in this poem?
Answer: In this poem, the poet describes the time of morning.
In simple words: The poem talks about the morning.

Exam Tip: Look for clues in the poem's imagery, such as rising sun, dew, and birdsong, to determine the time of day.

Question 2. What opens up in the spreading colors of the sky?
Answer: Mountains, rivers, and plains open up in the spreading colors of the sky.
In simple words: The mountains, rivers, and fields become visible when the sky shows colors.

Exam Tip: List all the elements mentioned in the poem that become clear or visible with the morning light.

Question 3. Whose thread does the poet follow?
Answer: The poet follows the thread of imagination.
In simple words: The poet is guided by their own thoughts and ideas.

Exam Tip: When the question refers to a "thread" in a poetic context, it often implies a guiding force like imagination or inspiration.

Question 4. Why is the wind intoxicated?
Answer: The wind is intoxicated because it has inhaled the fragrance of the earth.
In simple words: The wind feels happy and light because it has smelled the earth's good scent.

Exam Tip: Clearly state the direct cause and effect relationship as described in the poem for "intoxicated" (ચકચૂર) elements.

Question 5. Whose delicate sounds are spreading in the dew?
Answer: The delicate sounds of the sun's rays are spreading in the dew.
In simple words: The soft sounds of sunlight are spreading on the dew.

Exam Tip: Identify the source of the delicate sounds and their medium (the dew) as described in the poetic lines.

Answer the following questions:

Question 1. Why does the mind wander on the earth by taking a leap?
Answer: Lush green grass has grown far and near. The wind has become tipsy after smelling the earth's aroma. Dew has settled on the grass. The delicate notes of the sun's rays are heard in the dew. In this beautiful and refreshing atmosphere, the mind takes a leap and rolls on the earth.
In simple words: The mind leaps onto the earth because of the pretty green grass, the fragrant wind, the dew, and the tiny sun sounds, creating a lovely fresh feeling.

Exam Tip: Provide a comprehensive answer by listing all the natural elements (grass, wind, dew, sun's rays) that contribute to the mind's joyful wandering.

Question 2. What changes occur in nature as morning arrives?
Answer: As morning arrives, colors spread in the eastern sky. Birds begin to fly while chirping. Mountains, rivers, and plains become clearly visible in the sunlight. Wind blows over the green grass. Sun rays sparkle on the dew. Thus, various changes occur in the natural environment as morning begins.
In simple words: In the morning, the sky shows colors, birds sing, mountains and rivers become clear, wind blows over grass, and sun rays shine on dew. Many natural changes happen.

Exam Tip: To describe changes in nature, systematically cover different aspects like the sky, birds, landforms, wind, and dew, using details from the poem.

Complete the following poetic lines:

Question 1. ઉગમણે આભમાં ......... ઝરણાંનાં ગાન.
Answer: ઉગમણે આભમાં રેલાયા રંગ, ચરણોમાં ચાલવાનો ઊછળે ઉમંગ. પંખીની પાંખમાં, નાનકડી ચાંચમાં, લહેરે છે વગડા ને ઝરણાંનાં ગાન.
In simple words: Complete the poetic lines by filling in the missing verses from the poem.

Exam Tip: Memorize the poem to accurately complete poetic lines, paying attention to rhythm, rhyme, and meaning.

Find and write the words used in the poem for the following:

Question 1.
1. આકાશ, 2. સાથે, 3. શબનમ, 4. સુગંધ, 5. નજીક.
Answer:
1. આભ (sky)
2. સંગ (together)
3. ઝાકળ (dew)
4. મહેક (fragrance)
5. પાસે (near)
In simple words: Look in the poem to find the exact words that mean sky, together, dew, fragrance, and near.

Exam Tip: Refer directly to the poem to find the specific vocabulary used by the poet for these meanings, ensuring accuracy.

Question 2. Describe the morning based on the poem in four to five sentences:
Answer: Colors are spreading in the eastern sky. Birds chirp in it. As light spreads, mountains, rivers, and plains slowly come into view. The wind coming from the greenery spreads the earth's fragrance. Sun rays glitter in the dew. In the morning, everyone experiences the beauty and freshness of nature.
In simple words: In the morning, the eastern sky turns colorful, birds sing, and mountains, rivers, and fields appear. Fresh wind carries the earth's scent, and sun rays shine on dew. Everyone feels refreshed by nature's beauty.

Exam Tip: Structure your description by covering different visual and sensory details mentioned in the poem, ensuring a coherent picture of the morning.

Chapter Introduction: Charanoma

Explanation of the Poem

As the sun rises, colors spread in the eastern sky, and my enthusiasm for walking in my footsteps surges.

On this beautiful morning, the songs of the wilderness and streams echo in the wings of the birds and their delicate beaks. (Birds are chirping.) As light spreads, the mountains, rivers, and plains all around become visible.

Seeing them, I am carried away by imagination, and my enthusiasm for walking in my footsteps grows.

As light spreads, the wind, tipsy from smelling the earth's fragrance, blows through the lush green grass far and near. The soft rays of the sun spread in the dew (that covers the grass and leaves). Seeing this scene, my mind leaps into it, and my enthusiasm for walking in my footsteps surges.

Language Skills

Repetition:

Repetition means using a word or phrase repeatedly. In poetry, repeating words or phrases creates rhythm and emphasizes the emotion or meaning. For example:

• 1. I am amidst the stars and the grass, I am amidst the stars and the grass. (Ushanas)
• 2. A chattering magpie, a cooing pigeon, a leaping squirrel; we found the squirrel's jump. (Jayendra Shekhadiwala)

Rhyme:

Rhyme refers to the similarity of sounds. For instance, 'name,' 'village.' Here, in 'n + aam,' the 'aam' sound is similar, creating a rhyme. In conveying the meaning and emotion of a poem, this wonder of similar sounds becomes an important part of the poetry.

• 1. A whole dark and foolish king, Vegetables for a rupee a seer, snacks for a rupee a seer. (Dalpatram)
• 2. A merchant from Idar, Dhulo by name; in the evening, he set out for the village with a sack. (Ramanlal Soni)

Examples of rhymes used in the poem 'Charanoma':

• રેલાયા રંગ / ઊછળે ઉમંગ (spreading colors / surging enthusiasm)
• દૂર અને પાસમાં / લીલેરા ઘાસમાં (far and near / in green grass)
• પંખીની પાંખમાં / નાનકડી ચાંચમાં (in bird's wings / in tiny beak)
• વાયુ ચકચૂર / કિરણોના સૂર (intoxicated wind / rays' sound)

Charanoma Vocabulary:

• ઉગમણે – in the direction where the sun rises, in the east
• આભ – sky, heaven
• ચરણોમાં – in footsteps
• ઉમંગ – enthusiasm, joy
• વગડા(નાં) – of the jungle or desolate area
• ગાન – song
• ચોપાસે – all around
• ઊઘડે મેદાન – (here) the plain becomes visible, appears
• કલ્પનાને દોર – based on the thread of imagination, with the help of imagination
• સંગ – with
• લીલેરા – green, very green
• વાયુ – wind
• ચકચૂર – intoxicated by pleasure (here) the wind is full of joy from the earth's fragrance
• ઝાકળ – dew, water droplets on grass and leaves in the morning
• ઝીણેરા – very fine, very delicate
• સૂર – sound, leap, jump