GSEB Class 7 Sanskrit Solutions Chapter 2 मेघो वर्षति

Swadhyayana Prashnottar Swadhyayah

Question 1. Pronounce the following words orally:
नीचेना शब्दोनुं मोटेथी उच्चारण करो:
प्रवहति, गोष्ठम्, कर्षति, प्रकामम्, समृद्धिः, मनुकुलवृद्धिः

Answer: You should speak these words three times with clear and correct pronunciation, guided by your Sanskrit teacher.
In simple words: Say these words three times, clearly, with your teacher's help.

Exam Tip: Practice pronunciation aloud to improve fluency and accuracy in Sanskrit, focusing on the correct sounds for each letter.

Question 2. Answer the following questions in Sanskrit :
नीचेना प्रश्नोना जवाब संस्कृतमां आपो:

Question 1. नीरं कदा प्रहवति?
Answer: यदा मेघः वर्षति तदा नीरं प्रवहति। When the cloud rains, water flows then.
In simple words: Water starts to flow when it rains from the clouds.

Exam Tip: Always relate the answer directly to the question's verb and subject. For 'when' questions, state the condition clearly.

Question 2. प्रसन्नः कृषकः कदा गोष्ठं गच्छति?
Answer: नीरं प्रवहति तदा प्रसन्नः कृषक: गोष्ठं गच्छति। When water flows, the happy farmer goes to the cattleyard then.
In simple words: The happy farmer goes to the cattleyard once the water starts flowing.

Exam Tip: Remember to include both the condition (water flowing) and the farmer's state (happy) as they are crucial details from the poem.

Question 3. कृषकः बीजं कुत्र वपति?
Answer: कृषकः क्षेत्रे बीजं वपति। The farmer sows seeds in the field.
In simple words: The farmer puts seeds in the ground of the field.

Exam Tip: For 'where' questions, give the specific location mentioned in the text without extra details.

Question 3. Find out the point of the action-verb form and write them. Follow the illustration:
नीचेना जेवा क्रिया आधारित शब्दो काव्यमाथी शोधी अहीं लखो :
वर्षति प्रवहति

Answer:
1. वर्षति, प्रवहति, तुष्यति, गच्छति
2. नयति, वहति, कर्षति, वपति
3. रोहति, फलति, भवति
In simple words: Look for words that show actions or states in the poem. These words describe what is happening.

Exam Tip: Verbs often end with specific suffixes in Sanskrit; identifying these can help pinpoint action words.

Question 4. Complete the following lines :
नीचेनी पंक्ति पूर्ण करो.
(१) मेघो वर्षति ........................ गच्छति गोष्ठम् ।।
(२) रोहति सस्यं ........................ मनुकुलवृद्धिः ।।

Answer:
(१) मेघो वर्षति प्रवहति नीरम्। तुष्यति कृषिक: गच्छति गोष्ठम्।।
(२) रोहति सस्यं फलति प्रकामम्। भवति समृद्धिः मनुकुलवृद्धिः।।
In simple words: Fill in the missing words to finish these lines from the poem.

Exam Tip: Memorizing poem lines helps in accurately completing fill-in-the-blanks questions. Focus on the flow and rhyme.

Question 5. Sing the poem with correct pronunciation and gestures :
कव्यानुं हावभाव तथा शुद्ध उच्चारण साथे गान करो.
Answer: You should sing the Rain Song with correct and clear pronunciations and gestures of Sanskrit under the guidance of your teacher. It is important to present it clearly.
In simple words: Sing the rain poem loudly and clearly, showing actions with your teacher's help.

Exam Tip: Practice singing with correct rhythm and expression to make the recitation more impactful. Focus on clarity of Sanskrit words.

Question 6. Write four sentences dictated by your teacher, from poem :
आ काव्यमाथी तमारा शिक्षक द्वारा बोलवमा आवतां चार वाक्योनुं श्रूतर करो.
Answer: मेघः वर्षति। जलं प्रवहति। कृषिकः प्रसन्नः भवति। सः वृषभं हलं च क्षेत्रं नयति। सः क्षेत्रं कर्षति बीजं च वपति। सस्यं रोहति प्रकामं फलति च। देशः समृद्धः भवति। You must write the given sentences correctly.
In simple words: Write down four sentences that your teacher says from the poem.

Exam Tip: Pay close attention to your teacher's dictation, focusing on accurate spelling and punctuation for each word and sentence.

Activity: Pravritti

1. Visit the farm during the rainy season and narrate your experience in the class.
2. Go to library and find out the rain songs on rain. Write them and sing them.
3. Make a list of the on songs rain sung in your village.
4. Sing this poem in group and individually.

Sanskrit Digest Std 7 GSEB Megha Varshati Important Questions and Answers

Question 1. Answer each of the following questions in one or two sentences in Sanskrit :

Question 1. कृषिकः कदा प्रसन्नः भवति?
Answer: यदा मेघः वर्षति तदा कृषिकः प्रसन्नः भवति। The farmer becomes happy when the cloud rains.
In simple words: The farmer feels happy when it starts to rain from the clouds.

Exam Tip: Clearly state the condition that leads to the farmer's happiness as per the poem.

Question 2. कः प्रसन्नः भवति?
Answer: कृषिकः प्रसन्नः भवति। The farmer becomes happy.
In simple words: The farmer is the one who becomes happy.

Exam Tip: Keep answers brief and direct for simple 'who' questions, naming the character involved.

Question 3. कृषीवलः किं किं क्षेत्रं नयति?
Answer: कृषीवल: वृषभं हलं च क्षेत्रं नयति। The farmer takes the bullock and plough to the field.
In simple words: The farmer brings a bullock and a plough to his field.

Exam Tip: List all items mentioned in the question directly and correctly from the text.

Question 4. किं रोहति? किं च प्रकामं फलति?
Answer: सस्यं रोहति। प्रकामं च फलति। Crops grow. And it yields plenty.
In simple words: The crops grow, and they produce a lot of fruit.

Exam Tip: Identify both the growing item and what it produces in abundance for a complete answer.

Question 5. केन कारणेन देशः समृद्धः भवति?
Answer: धान्यस्य उत्पादनेन देशः समृद्धः भवति। The country becomes prosperous with the production of grains.
In simple words: The country becomes rich because of the good production of grains.

Exam Tip: Link the prosperity directly to the cause mentioned in the poem, which is grain production.

Question 2. Answer each of the following questions in one sentence in English :

Question 1. When is the water flowing?
પાણી ક્યારે વહેવા લાગે છે?
Answer: When it is raining, water is flowing. Water begins to flow once the rain starts.
In simple words: Water flows when rain falls.

Exam Tip: For 'when' questions, state the specific condition or event that triggers the action.

Question 2. When is the farmer sow seeds ?
ખેડૂત વાવણી ક્યારે કરે છે?
Answer: When it is raining, the farmer is sowing seeds in the farm. The farmer plants seeds when the rain comes.
In simple words: The farmer plants seeds when it rains.

Exam Tip: Connect the farmer's action (sowing) directly to the seasonal event (rain).

Question 3. When is the satisfied farmer go to the cattleyard ?
ખુશ થયેલો ખેડૂત ક્યારે પશુઓના વાડામાં જાય છે?
Answer: When it is raining and the water is flowing, the satisfied farmer is going to the cattleyard. The happy farmer visits the cattleyard when rain and water flow.
In simple words: The happy farmer goes to the cattleyard when it rains and water starts flowing.

Exam Tip: Ensure your answer includes both conditions (rain and water flow) and the farmer's state (satisfied) for accuracy.

Question 4. Where does the farmer sow seeds ?
ખેડૂત ક્યાં બીજારોપણ કરે છે?
Answer: The farmer sows seeds in the farm. The farmer plants the seeds in his field.
In simple words: The farmer puts seeds in the field.

Exam Tip: Specify the exact location mentioned in the story for 'where' questions.

Question 5. What does the farmer take to the farm ?
ખેડૂત ખેતરમાં શું શું લઈ જાય છે?
Answer: The farmer takes bullock and plough to the farm. The farmer brings the bullock and the plough to the field.
In simple words: The farmer takes a bullock and a plough to the field.

Exam Tip: List all items the farmer takes, as mentioned in the poem, for a complete answer.

Question 6. How does the country become prosperous ?
દેશ શેનાથી સમૃદ્ધ થાય છે?
Answer: The country becomes prosperous with growing the grains. The country gains wealth from grain production.
In simple words: The country gets rich by growing grains.

Exam Tip: Directly link the country's prosperity to the successful cultivation of grains, as suggested by the poem.

Question 7. What happens if there is heavy rain ?
જો વરસાદ વિપુલ પ્રમાણમાં આવે, તો શું થાય?
Answer: If there is heavy rain, there is a flood in the river, there is a destruction of life and wealth. Very heavy rain causes rivers to flood, leading to damage to lives and property.
In simple words: Too much rain makes rivers flood and harms people and things.

Exam Tip: Describe the consequences of heavy rain clearly, including both environmental and human impacts.

Question 3. Choose the correct option for the answer of each of the given questions :

Question 1. कृषिकः बीजं कुत्र वपति?
(a) कृषिकः क्षेत्रे बीजं वपति।
(b) कृषिक: गोष्ठे बीजं वपति।
(c) कृषिकः गृहे बीजं वपति।
(d) कृषिक: वर्षाकाले बीजं वपति।
Answer: (a) कृषिकः क्षेत्रे बीजं वपति।
In simple words: The farmer plants seeds in the field.

Exam Tip: Remember that farmers always sow seeds in the field for crops to grow.

Question 2. कृषिकः हलं कुत्र नयति?
(a) क्षेत्रम्
(b) गोष्ठम्
(c) स्वस्थानम्
(d) कूपम्
Answer: (a) क्षेत्रम्
In simple words: The farmer takes the plough to the field.

Exam Tip: The plough is an agricultural tool, so it is logically taken to the field for cultivation.

Question 3. कृषिक: बीजं कदा वपति?
(a) यदा सः वृषभं नयति तदा ...
(b) यदा सः हलमपि वहति तदा ...
(c) यदा सः क्षेत्रं कर्षति तदा ...
(d) यदा सः गोष्ठं गच्छति तदा ...
Answer: (c) यदा सः क्षेत्रं कर्षति तदा ...
In simple words: The farmer sows seeds when he ploughs the field.

Exam Tip: Sowing seeds usually happens after the field has been ploughed and prepared for planting.

Question 4. सस्यं कदा प्रकामं फलति?
(a) यदा मेघः वर्षति तदा ..
(b) यदा सस्यं रोहति तदा ...
(c) यदा समृद्धिः भवति तदा ..
(d) यदा मनुकुलवृद्धिः भवति तदा ...
Answer: (b) यदा सस्यं रोहति तदा ...
In simple words: Crops yield plenty when they grow.

Exam Tip: Abundant yield naturally follows the successful growth of crops, so remember this sequence.

Question 5. कः क्षेत्रे बीजं वपति?
(a) वृषभः
(b) मेघः
(c) जलम्
(d) कृषिकः
Answer: (d) कृषिकः
In simple words: The farmer sows seeds in the field.

Exam Tip: Identify the person responsible for agricultural activities, which is always the farmer.

Question 6. Which season has been described in the poem 'मेघो वर्षति'?
(a) Spring
(b) Autumn
(c) Summer
(d) Monsoon
Answer: (d) Monsoon
In simple words: The poem talks about the monsoon season.

Exam Tip: The title 'मेघो वर्षति' (The cloud rains) clearly points to the monsoon or rainy season.

Question 7. Who is getting satisfied with rain?
(a) Bullock
(b) Cloud
(c) Plough
(d) Farmer
Answer: (d) Farmer
In simple words: The farmer is happy when it rains.

Exam Tip: Understand that rain is crucial for farmers' livelihoods, making them satisfied.

Question 8. What happens when corn is growing and producing a great deal ?
(a) Increasing of rain
(b) Ruin of human
(c) Increasing of water
(d) Increasing of human and wealth
Answer: (d) Increasing of human and wealth
In simple words: When corn grows a lot, it leads to more people and greater wealth.

Exam Tip: Good harvests typically contribute to economic prosperity and population growth.

Question 9. What is the synonym of a word 'सस्यम्' ?
(a) रवः
(b) धान्यम्
(c) धनम्
(d) शरणम्
Answer: (b) धान्यम्
In simple words: The word 'सस्यम्' means grain or corn.

Exam Tip: Knowing common Sanskrit vocabulary, especially agricultural terms, is helpful for synonym questions.

Question 10. What is the meaning of 'प्रकामम्' ?
(a) Try
(b) Plenty
(c) Water
(d) Godliness
Answer: (b) Plenty
In simple words: 'प्रकामम्' means a lot or in abundance.

Exam Tip: Contextual clues from the poem can help infer the meaning of less common words.

Question 4. Fill in the blanks with proper words :
1. मेघो ........................................ प्रवहति नीरम्।
2. ........................................ कृषिकः गच्छति गोष्ठम्।
3. नयति च वृषभं ........................................ वहति।
4. कर्षति क्षेत्रं ........................................ च बीजम्।
5. रोहति सस्यं ........................................ प्रकामम्।
6. भवति ........................................ मनुकुलवृद्धिः।
7. कृषिकः ........................................ गच्छति।

Answer:
1. वर्षति
2. तुष्यति
3. हलमपि
4. वपति
5. फलति
6. समृद्धिः
7. गोष्ठम्
In simple words: Fill in the missing words to complete each sentence from the poem.

Exam Tip: Refer back to the original poem to accurately recall the missing words for each blank.

Question 5. Find out the true meaning of the Sanskrit words given below from the options given against them and write :
1. मेघः – Cloud / water
2. कृषिक: – Farmer / Karshan
3. क्षेत्रम् – Place/ Farm
4. प्रकामम् – Types / Plenty
5. सस्यम् – Corn/Grass
6. गोष्ठम् – Joking / Cattleyard

Answer:
1. Cloud
2. Farmer
3. Farm
4. Plenty
5. Corn
6. Cattleyard
In simple words: Pick the correct English meaning for each Sanskrit word from the given choices.

Exam Tip: Read all options carefully before selecting the most accurate meaning for each Sanskrit term.

Question 6. Write synonyms of Sanskrit words :
1. मेघः = जलदः
2. नीरम् = जलम्
3. कृषिकः = कृषीवलः
4. वृषभः = बलीवर्दः
5. सस्यम् = धान्यम्
6. वृद्धिः = विकासः

Answer:
1. मेघः = जलदः
2. नीरम् = जलम्
3. कृषिकः = कृषीवलः
4. वृषभः = बलीवर्दः
5. सस्यम् = धान्यम्
6. वृद्धिः = विकासः
In simple words: Give a different Sanskrit word that means the same thing for each word listed.

Exam Tip: Build a strong vocabulary of Sanskrit synonyms to score well on such questions.

Question 7. Write antonyms of Sanskrit words :
1. गच्छति x आगच्छति
2. नयति x आनयति
3. आरोहति x अवरोहति
4. वृद्धिः X क्षयः

Answer:
1. गच्छति x आगच्छति
2. नयति x आनयति
3. आरोहति x अवरोहति
4. वृद्धिः X क्षयः
In simple words: Write the opposite Sanskrit word for each word provided.

Exam Tip: Understanding prefixes and root meanings in Sanskrit can often help identify antonyms.

Question 8. Write verbs in the blanks :
Example: is going – गच्छति
1. is taking – ........................
2. is flowing – ........................
3. is satisfying – ........................
4. is ploughing – ........................
5. is growing – ........................

Answer:
1. नयति
2. प्रवहति
3. तुष्यति
4. कर्षति
5. रोहति
In simple words: Write the Sanskrit verb that matches each English action in the blank space.

Exam Tip: Connect the English action verbs to their corresponding Sanskrit counterparts as learned from the chapter.

Question 9. Write Sanskrit sentences of the English sentences from the chapter :
1. It is raining.
2. Water is flowing.
3. The farmer is getting satisfied.
4. He is going to the cattleyard.
5. He is taking the bullocks.

Answer:
1. मेघः वर्षति।
2. नीरं प्रवहति।
3. कृषिकः तुष्यति।
4. सः गोष्ठं गच्छति।
5. सः वृषभं नयति।
6. कृषिकः क्षेत्रं कर्षति।
7. सस्यं रोहति ।
8. तत् प्रकामं फलति।
In simple words: Translate the given English sentences into correct Sanskrit sentences from the chapter.

Exam Tip: Ensure that the Sanskrit sentence accurately reflects the English meaning and uses the correct grammatical structure and vocabulary from the text.

Megho Varshati Summary in English

The man loves nature. The song, which is very popular with children, is given here. This song is quite simple, easy, and one can sing it well.
In simple words: People enjoy nature. This simple and easy-to-sing song about rain is loved by children.

Exam Tip: When summarizing, focus on the main theme and key points in concise language.

1. Prose-order : Meghah Varshati, Neeram Pravahati. Krishikah Tushyati, (Sah) Goshtam Gachchati.

Glossary:

• मेघः – cloud.
• वर्षति – is raining.
• नीरम् – water.
• प्रवहति – is flowing.
• कृषिकः – farmer.
• तुष्यति – is getting satisfied.
• गोष्टम् – to the cattle-yard.
• गोष्ठ – (masculine or neuter) cattle-yard.
• गच्छति – (he) is going.

Translation: It is raining; water is flowing. The farmer is getting satisfied; (he) is going to the cattle yard.
In simple words: Rain falls; water moves. The farmer is happy; he goes to the cow shed.

Exam Tip: Understand the sequence of events and the feelings of the characters in the poem for clear comprehension.

2. Prose-order : Vrishabham Cha Nayati, Halam Api Vahati. (Sah) Kshetram Karshati, Beejam Cha Vapati.

Glossary:

• वृषभम् – to the bullocks.
• नयति – is taking.
• हलम् अपि – also the plough.
• वहति – is carrying.
• क्षेत्रम् – farm.
• कर्षति – is ploughing.
• बीजम् च – and seeds.
• वपति – is sowing.

Translation: And he (the farmer) is taking the bullocks. (He) is also carrying a plough. (He) is ploughing the farm and sowing seeds.
In simple words: The farmer brings bullocks and also a plough. He ploughs the field and plants seeds.

Exam Tip: Trace the farmer's actions step-by-step to understand the agricultural process described.

3. Prose-order: Sasyam Rohati, Prakamam Falati. Samriddhih Manukulavrudhih (Cha) Bhavati.

Glossary:

• सस्यम् – corn.
• रोहति – is growing.
• प्रकामम् – a lot of, a great deal of.
• फलति – is producing.
• समृद्धिः – prosperity.
• मनुकुलवृद्धिः – increasing of men.
• भवति – is happening.

Translation: Corn is growing. It is producing a great deal. Wealth and men are increasing.
In simple words: Crops grow. They produce a lot. Wealth and population both grow.

Exam Tip: Note how agricultural success leads to broader societal benefits like prosperity and population growth.

Summary in Gujarati

All human beings like elements of nature. Here, a song that is very dear to children is given. This song is simple, pleasant, and can be sung well.
In simple words: Everyone loves nature. Children especially like this simple, sweet song about the rain.

Exam Tip: Focus on the main message about nature's appeal and the song's characteristics when summarizing.

1. Anvayah : Meghah Varshati, Neeram Pravahati. Krishikah Tushyati, (Sah) Goshtam Gachchati.

Shabdaarth:

• मेघः – वादळ.
• वर्षति – व२से छे.
• नीरम् – पाणी.
• प्रवहति – वहे छे.
• कृषिकः – पेडूत.
• તુષ્યતિ – संतुष्ट થાય છે, प्रसन्न थाय छे.

Translation: The cloud rains; water flows. The farmer is satisfied; (he) goes to the cattleyard.
In simple words: Cloud rains; water flows. Farmer is happy; he goes to the cow shed.

Exam Tip: Break down the prose order into individual phrases to understand the sequence of actions and their meanings.

2. Anvayah: Vrishabham Cha Nayati, Halam Api Vahati. (Sah) Kshetram Karshati, Beejam Cha Vapati.

Shabdaarth:

• वृषभम् - ५८६ने.
• नयति – १६ भय छे.
• हलम् अपि – ६८ने प໙.
• वहति – उपाडी भय छे.
• क्षेत्रम् – घेतर.
• कर्षति – पेडे छे.
• बीजम् च – अने पी४.
• वपति – वावे छे.

Translation: And he (the farmer) takes the bullock. He also carries the plough. (He) ploughs the field and sows seeds.
In simple words: The farmer brings the bullock. He also carries the plough. He ploughs the field and plants seeds.

Exam Tip: Identify the objects taken and carried by the farmer to clearly explain the actions in the correct sequence.

3. Anvayah: Sasyam Rohati, Prakamam Falati. Samriddhih Manukulavrudhih (Cha) Bhavati.

Shabdaarth:

• सस्यम् – धान्य, अना४.
• रोहति – अगे छे.
• प्रकामम् – धू, पुष्५८.
• फलति – इणे छे.
• સમૃદ્ધિઃ – આબાદી, ઐશ્વર્ય.
• मनुकुलवृद्धिः – मनुष्योनी वृध्दि.
• भवति – थाय छे.

Translation: Grain grows. It yields plentifully (crops). Wealth and human population increase.
In simple words: Grain grows. It produces a lot. Wealth and human growth happen.

Exam Tip: Link the growth of crops to its effects on wealth and population as described in the chapter.