GSEB Class 9 Gujarati Textbook Solutions Chapter 17 છબી ભીતરની

છબી ભીતરની સ્વાધ્યાય

1. પ્રશ્નની નીચે આપેલા વિકલ્પોમાંથી સાચો વિકલ્પ પસંદ કરી ખરાની (૪) નિશાની કરો?

Question 1. હૉટલવાળો લેખકને કયા કારણે ગાંધીજી માનવા લાગ્યો?
(A) લેખકનો દેખાવ ગાંધી ફિલ્મના હીરો જેવો હતો.
(B) લેખક ભારતથી આવી રહ્યા હતા.
(C) લેખક પાસે ગાંધીજીનો ફોટોગ્રાફ હતો.
(D) લેખકે ગાંધીજીની વેશભૂષા ધારણ કરી હતી.
Answer: (A) લેખકનો દેખાવ ગાંધી ફિલ્મના હીરો જેવો હતો.
In simple words: The hotelier thought the author looked like the hero who played Gandhi in the movie, which made him respect the author.

Exam Tip: Always look for specific reasons or characteristics mentioned in the text that lead to a particular action or belief.

Question 2. લેખકના ટેબલની આસપાસ પિરસણિયાઓનો મેળો શા માટે જામ્યો હતો?
(A) તે ટેબલનું બુકિંગ થઈ ગયું હતું.
(B) પિરસણિયા આપસમાં ઝઘડ્યા હતા.
(C) લેખક ગાંધીજી જેવા લાગતા હતા એટલે તેમની સેવા કરવા માટે.
(D) તે અશ્વિન મહેતાથી પરિચિત હતા.
Answer: (C) લેખક ગાંધીજી જેવા લાગતા હતા એટલે તેમની સેવા કરવા માટે.
In simple words: Many waiters gathered around the author's table because they felt he resembled Mahatma Gandhi and wanted to serve him.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to the motivations of characters as described in the story, especially when it explains unusual gatherings or actions.

Question 3. આઠમા ઍવન્યૂના નાકા પાસે એક હબસી – અમેરિકન શું વેચી રહ્યો હતો?
(A) મુખવાસ અને પાન-મસાલા
(B) ગાંધીજીના ફોટોગ્રાફ્સ
(C) કૅમેરા-બૅગ
(D) જૂનાં અપ્રાપ્ય પુસ્તકો અને સામયિકો
Answer: (D) જૂનાં અપ્રાપ્ય પુસ્તકો અને સામયિકો
In simple words: The African-American man on 8th Avenue was selling old and hard-to-find books and magazines.

Exam Tip: Note specific details about locations and objects mentioned in the story to answer factual questions accurately.

Question 4. ‘ગાંધી’ ફિલ્મમાં હીરોનું પાત્ર કોણે ભજવ્યું હતું?
(A) બેન કિંગ્સલેએ
(B) અશ્વિન મહેતાએ
(C) અમિતાભ બચ્ચને
(D) શાહરુખ ખાને
Answer: (A) બેન કિંગ્સલેએ
In simple words: Ben Kingsley was the actor who played the main role in the movie 'Gandhi'.

Exam Tip: Remember important names and roles when they are explicitly mentioned in the text, especially in connection with famous works.

2. નીચેના પ્રશ્નોનાં બે-ત્રણ વાક્યમાં ઉત્તર લખો :

Question 1. ન્યૂયૉર્કમાં લેખકને એક હબસીએ શા માટે મદદ કરી?
Answer: In New York, an African-American man sold old, rare books and magazines on the footpath. To take a picture (composition), the author needed to stand in a specific place. Understanding the author's difficulty, the African-American man offered to help him. He was an admirer of Gandhi and felt the author resembled Ben Kingsley, the actor who played Gandhi in the movie.
In simple words: An African-American vendor helped the author in New York because the author looked like Ben Kingsley, who played Gandhi, and the vendor admired Gandhi.

Exam Tip: When explaining why someone helped, mention both the practical reason (the author's need) and the underlying personal connection or resemblance (Gandhi admiration).

Question 2. ન્યૂયૉર્કની હૉટલના પિરસણિયાએ લેખક પાસે હસ્તાક્ષર કેમ માગ્યા?
Answer: The waiter at a New York hotel asked the author for his autograph because he was a big admirer of Mahatma Gandhi. He felt that the author looked very similar to Ben Kingsley, the actor who played Gandhi in the film. The waiter really wanted to serve the author because of this resemblance and his high regard for Gandhi.
In simple words: The hotel waiter asked for the author's autograph because he admired Gandhi and thought the author resembled Ben Kingsley, who played Gandhi in the movie.

Exam Tip: For 'why' questions, provide a clear cause-and-effect relationship, linking the waiter's request to his admiration and the author's appearance.

Question 3. યજમાન ખેડૂતની ઘરડી માએ લેખકને કેવી રીતે વિદાય આપી?
Answer: The old mother of the host farmer filled all the author's pockets tightly with apricots. After that, she applied a 'chandlo' (tilak) on his forehead, put rice grains on it, and then snapped her fingers around his temples as a protective gesture (ovarana). She also told Hukamsinh, "During the night, make sure no 'dadhiya' (a wild animal or, metaphorically, a troublesome person) sleeps next to the author." This is how the old mother bid farewell to the author.
In simple words: The farmer's elderly mother gave the author a warm send-off by filling his pockets with apricots, applying a 'chandlo' on his forehead, and doing an 'ovarana' to bless and protect him. She also instructed to ensure his safety at night.

Exam Tip: Detail the cultural actions (like 'chandlo' and 'ovarana') and specific instructions given by the old mother to show a comprehensive understanding of her farewell gesture.

3. નીચેના પ્રશ્નનો સવિસ્તાર ઉત્તર લખો :

Question 1. પરદેશના લોકોનો ગાંધીજી પ્રત્યેનો પ્રેમ તમારા શબ્દોમાં વર્ણવો.
Answer: Mahatma Gandhi used truth and non-violence to gain India's independence. Gandhi was a universal figure, admired globally for his noble thoughts and consistent actions. The Hindi-English film about him, produced by Attenborough, has been seen by almost everyone. The impact of the ideas from that film is evident in the author's experiences in this lesson. The author, Ashvin Mehta, resembles Ben Kingsley, the actor who played Gandhi in the movie. Therefore, wherever he goes abroad, people honor him. These situations demonstrate the deep affection and admiration people from different countries have for Gandhi. Many people, influenced by his philosophy, still follow his path of peace and truth in their daily lives. This global respect shows his lasting legacy.
In simple words: People abroad deeply respect Mahatma Gandhi because of his principles of truth and non-violence, which helped India get freedom. The film 'Gandhi' made his story famous worldwide. Since the author resembles Ben Kingsley (who played Gandhi), people abroad honor him, showing their strong admiration for Gandhi's values.

Exam Tip: To describe global admiration, mention Gandhi's core principles, the impact of his life's work, the influence of the film on his image, and concrete examples of respect shown by people from different countries.

છબી ભીતરની પ્રશ્નોત્તર

પ્રશ્ન 1. નીચેના પ્રશ્નોના વિસ્તૃત ઉત્તર લખો:

Question 1. લેખકને સિડની જતાં હોટલમાં થયેલા અનુભવનું વર્ણન કરો.?
Answer: The author was travelling to Sydney by bus. Around five o'clock, the driver announced that they would be late reaching Sydney. He stopped the bus near a rural hotel and gave the passengers half an hour for dinner. Everyone went into the dining room and placed their orders. Soon, everyone started serving themselves and eating. However, when it was the author's turn, the hotel owner did not give him any food. Even after the author called him twice, he did not pay attention. The author got angry and started to leave, but the owner sent someone to call him back. The owner then said, "You are our honored guest!" He personally served the author and did not accept any money. The reason for this special treatment was that the author looked like Ben Kingsley, the hero of the movie 'Gandhi', and the hotel owner was a devoted admirer of Gandhi. He felt great respect for Gandhi's values and saw a reflection of them in the author, leading to this unexpected generosity and honor.
In simple words: On his way to Sydney, the author stopped at a rural hotel. The owner refused to serve him at first but then personally served him and didn't charge him, because the author looked like Ben Kingsley from the 'Gandhi' movie, and the owner greatly admired Gandhi.

Exam Tip: When narrating an experience, describe the sequence of events clearly: the initial problem, the author's reaction, the owner's change of mind, and the ultimate reason for the owner's actions, emphasizing the Gandhi connection.

Question 2. લેખકને ન્યૂ યૉર્કની પંચતારક હોટલમાં થયેલો અનુભવ વર્ણવો.
Answer: The author and a publisher named Cynthia had a 'lunch meeting' at a large five-star hotel in New York. The meeting lasted for two and a half hours. After paying the bill, Cynthia left in a hurry. Immediately, a crowd of waiters gathered around the author. The author called an African-American waiter and asked him why everyone was there. The waiter explained, "You look like Gandhi, so everyone has gathered to see you and serve you." One of the waiters even asked for his autograph. The author stated, "By God, I am neither Gandhi nor Ben Kingsley." Despite this, he did not mind being portrayed as Ashvin Mehta. This incident highlighted how deeply revered Gandhi's image was, even causing people to mistakenly honor someone resembling him, eager to serve and get a memento from such a figure.
In simple words: In a New York five-star hotel, after a lunch meeting, many waiters surrounded the author because he resembled Gandhi. One waiter asked for his autograph, explaining that everyone wanted to see and serve him due to his Gandhi-like appearance, even though the author clarified he wasn't Gandhi.

Exam Tip: Describe the setting and the primary characters, then focus on the key interaction with the waiters, their motivation, and the author's response, emphasizing the impact of Gandhi's image.

પ્રશ્ન 2. નીચેના પ્રશ્નોના બે-ત્રણ વાક્યોમાં ઉત્તર લખો:

Question 1. કોઈ ડાધિયાને લેખકની પડખે સુવાડવાનું ઘરડી માએ હુકમસિંહને કેમ કહ્યું?
Answer: The old mother told Hukamsinh to make sure no 'dadhiya' (a dangerous animal or metaphorically, a troublesome person) slept near the author. She said this to protect the author. She wished to ensure that the author would not be disturbed or harmed, especially if a leopard (mamo-deepdo) came to take its cubs (lavara), which could create trouble in the night. Her instruction aimed at providing safety and comfort to the guest.
In simple words: The old mother told Hukamsinh to prevent any 'dadhiya' from sleeping beside the author to keep him safe and undisturbed, especially from potential leopard attacks if their cubs were nearby.

Exam Tip: Explain the dual meaning of 'dadhiya' if applicable, and clearly state the mother's protective intent for the author's safety and peace.

પ્રશ્ન 3. નીચેના પ્રશ્નોના એક વાક્યમાં ઉત્તર લખો:

Question 1. સિડની કયા દેશમાં આવેલું છે?
Answer: સિડની ઑસ્ટ્રેલિયામાં આવેલું છે.
In simple words: Sydney is located in Australia.

Exam Tip: For single-sentence questions, provide only the direct and concise answer without extra details.

Question 2. ઑબેરોય હોટલના ત્રિમાસિક તંત્રીનું નામ શું હતું?
Answer: ઑબેરોય હોટલના ત્રિમાસિક તંત્રીનું નામ ગોરી હતું.
In simple words: The quarterly editor of the Oberoi Hotel was named Gori.

Exam Tip: Directly state the name requested without adding further information about the person or hotel.

Question 3. પ્રકાશક બાઈ સિન્શિયા અને ફોટોગ્રાફર અશ્વિન મહેતાની મીટિંગ ક્યાં હતી?
Answer: પ્રકાશક બાઈ સિન્થિયા અને ફોટોગ્રાફર અશ્વિન મહેતાની મીટિંગ ન્યૂ યૉર્કની પંચતારક હોટલમાં હતી.
In simple words: The meeting between publisher Cynthia and photographer Ashvin Mehta took place at a five-star hotel in New York.

Exam Tip: When asked for a location, provide the most specific place mentioned in the text.

Question 4. હિમાલયના પ્રવાસ વખતે લેખક અશ્વિન મહેતાનો સાથી, ભોમિયો, મજૂર કોણ હતો?
Answer: હિમાલયના પ્રવાસ વખતે લેખક અશ્વિન મહેતાનો સાથી, ભોમિયો, મજૂર હુકમસિંહ હતો.
In simple words: Hukamsinh was the author Ashvin Mehta's companion, guide, and laborer during his Himalayan journey.

Exam Tip: Identify the specific individual named in the text for roles such as companion, guide, or laborer.

Question 5. માજીએ અશ્વિન મહેતાનાં ખિસ્સાં શાનાથી કસોકસ ભરી દીધાં?
Answer: માજીએ અશ્વિન મહેતાનાં ખિસ્સાં જરદાલુથી કસોકસ ભરી દીધાં.
In simple words: The old lady completely filled Ashvin Mehta's pockets with apricots.

Exam Tip: Specify the exact item used to fill the pockets, as mentioned in the story.

Question 6. ન્યૂ યૉર્કની હોટલમાં લેખક અશ્વિન મહેતાના હસ્તાક્ષર કોણે માગ્યા?
Answer: ન્યૂ યૉર્કની હોટલમાં લેખક અશ્વિન મહેતાના હસ્તાક્ષર એક પિરસણિયાએ માગ્યા.
In simple words: A waiter in the New York hotel asked for the author Ashvin Mehta's autograph.

Exam Tip: Clearly identify the person who requested the autograph from the author.

Question 7. “મારી હોટલમાં ગાંધી ક્યારે?” આ વાક્ય કોણ બોલે છે?
Answer: “મારી હોટલમાં ગાંધી ક્યારે?” આ વાક્ય હોટલનો માલિક બોલે છે.
In simple words: The hotel owner says the line, "When is Gandhi in my hotel?"

Exam Tip: For direct quotes, identify the speaker precisely as given in the text.

Question 8. “બાય ગૉડ, હું ગાંધી પણ નથી કે બેન કિંગ્સલી પણ નથી.” આ વાક્ય કોણ બોલે છે?
Answer: “બાય ગૉડ, હું ગાંધી પણ નથી કે બેન કિંગ્સલી પણ નથી.' આ વાક્ય લેખક અશ્વિન મહેતા બોલે છે.
In simple words: The author, Ashvin Mehta, speaks the line, "By God, I am neither Gandhi nor Ben Kingsley."

Exam Tip: Attribute direct quotes accurately to the character who speaks them in the story.

છબી ભીતરની વ્યાકરણ (Vyakaran)

1. સાચો સમાનાર્થી શબ્દ શોધીને લખો:

Question 1. નિમિત્ત
(અ) નિયમ
(બ) નક્કી
(ક) કારણ
Answer: (ક) કારણ
In simple words: 'Nimit' means 'reason' or 'cause'.

Exam Tip: Understand the context in which words are used to choose the most fitting synonym.

Question 2. બિહામણું
(અ) ભવ્ય
(બ) ભયંકર
(ક) ભલું
Answer: (બ) ભયંકર
In simple words: 'Bihamanu' means 'frightful' or 'terrible'.

Exam Tip: When identifying synonyms, pick the word that shares the closest core meaning and emotional tone.

Question 3. મોંઘેરા
(અ) ઘમંડી
(બ) કીમતી
(ક) માનનીય
Answer: (ક) માનનીય
In simple words: 'Monghera' means 'respected' or 'honorable'.

Exam Tip: Choose the synonym that best reflects the value or regard associated with the original word.

Question 4. શિરામણ
(અ) શીરો
(બ) નાસ્તો
(ક) ભોજન
Answer: (બ) નાસ્તો
In simple words: 'Shiramana' refers to 'breakfast' or a 'light meal'.

Exam Tip: Relate the word to common daily activities to find the appropriate synonym.

Question 5. ભોમિયો
(અ) વટેમાર્ગ
(બ) માર્ગદર્શક
(ક) પુસ્તક
Answer: (બ) માર્ગદર્શક
In simple words: 'Bhomiyo' means a 'guide' or someone who shows the way.

Exam Tip: Consider the function or role described by the word when selecting its synonym.

Question 6. ઝમેલો
(અ) જિદી
(બ) જૂઠો
(ક) ટોળું
Answer: (ક) ટોળું
In simple words: 'Zemelo' means a 'crowd' or a 'large gathering of people'.

Exam Tip: Focus on the collective noun that accurately represents the meaning of the word.

2. સાચો વિરુદ્ધાર્થી શબ્દ શોધીને લખો:

Question 1. સાધારણ
(અ) સામાન્ય
(બ) અસાધારણ
(ક) વિશિષ્ટ
Answer: (બ) અસાધારણ
In simple words: The opposite of 'sadharan' (ordinary) is 'asadharan' (extraordinary).

Exam Tip: When finding antonyms, think of the direct opposite of the given word's meaning.

Question 2. શ્વેત
(અ) શ્યામ
(બ) સફેદ
(ક) કુશ્વેત
Answer: (અ) શ્યામ
In simple words: The opposite of 'shwet' (white) is 'shyam' (black).

Exam Tip: Remember common color opposites for words like 'shwet' (white) and 'shyam' (black).

Question 3. ફાયદો
(અ) લાભ
(બ) ગેરલાભ
(ક) ગેરફાયદો
Answer: (ક) ગેરફાયદો
In simple words: The opposite of 'faydo' (benefit) is 'gerfaydo' (disadvantage).

Exam Tip: Look for the direct negative or opposing term, often formed by adding a prefix like 'ger-'.

Question 4. ધ્યાન
(અ) બેધ્યાન
(બ) શાન
(ક) નિદ્રા
Answer: (અ) બેધ્યાન
In simple words: The opposite of 'dhyan' (attention) is 'bedhyan' (inattentive or absent-minded).

Exam Tip: Understand that prefixes can often create antonyms, as 'be-' indicates the lack of something.

Question 5. યજમાન
(અ) બ્રાહ્મણ
(બ) સેવક
(ક) મહેમાન
Answer: (ક) મહેમાન
In simple words: The opposite of 'yajman' (host) is 'mehman' (guest).

Exam Tip: Consider roles in a social context to find the corresponding opposite, such as host and guest.

Question 6. કુખ્યાત
(અ) પ્રખ્યાત
(બ) બદમાશ
(ક) ઝનૂની
Answer: (અ) પ્રખ્યાત
In simple words: The opposite of 'kukhyat' (infamous) is 'prakhyat' (famous).

Exam Tip: Understand that words describing reputation often have clear positive and negative antonyms (e.g., notorious vs. renowned).

3. આપેલા શબ્દોમાંથી સાચી જોડણી શોધીને લખો:

Question 1.
(અ) સામયિક
(બ) ભોમીયો
(ક) ચામ
Answer: (અ) સામયિક
In simple words: 'Sāmayik' (periodical/magazine) is the correctly spelled word among the options.

Exam Tip: Practice common spellings in the language to easily identify the correct form.

Question 2.
(અ) બલીહારી
(બ) બલિહારી
(ક) બલિહારિ
Answer: (બ) બલિહારી
In simple words: 'Balihari' (sacrifice/devotion) is the correct spelling.

Exam Tip: Pay close attention to vowel sounds and their corresponding letters in similar-sounding words.

Question 3.
(અ) નિરભ્ર
(બ) નિમીત
(ક) સંપાદક
Answer: (અ) નિરભ્ર
In simple words: 'Nirabhra' (cloudless) is the correctly spelled word.

Exam Tip: Focus on distinguishing between 'mi' and 'bha' sounds for accurate spelling.

Question 4.
(અ) હસ્થાક્ષર
(બ) હસ્તાક્ષર
(ક) હસ્થક્ષર
Answer: (બ) હસ્તાક્ષર
In simple words: 'Hastakshar' (signature) is the correct spelling.

Exam Tip: Memorize the spelling of frequently used words like 'signature'.

Question 5.
(અ) માલિક
(બ) કુપા
(ક) ઢસોક્સ
Answer: (અ) માલિક
In simple words: 'Malik' (owner) is the correctly spelled word.

Exam Tip: Be careful with similar-sounding words; ensure you select the one with the correct vowel and consonant combination.

Question 6.
(અ) સીરામણ
(બ) શિરામણ
(ક) શીરામણ
Answer: (બ) શિરામણ
In simple words: 'Shiramana' (breakfast) is the correct spelling.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to the short and long vowel sounds to distinguish between similar spellings.

4. લિંગ શબ્દ ઓળખાવોઃ

Question 1. પુંલ્લિંગ શબ્દ ઓળખાવો.
(અ) હોટલ
(બ) માલિક
(ક) પુસ્તક
Answer: (બ) માલિક
In simple words: 'Malik' (owner) is a masculine word.

Exam Tip: To identify gender, try using the word in simple sentences or with gender-specific pronouns in the target language.

Question 2. સ્ત્રીલિંગ શબ્દ ઓળખાવો.
(અ) તંત્રી
(બ) ભૂખ
(ક) સામયિક
Answer: (બ) ભૂખ
In simple words: 'Bhukh' (hunger) is a feminine word.

Exam Tip: Remember that many abstract nouns or concepts are feminine in Gujarati; test with appropriate adjectives or verbs.

Question 3. નપુંસકલિંગ શબ્દ ઓળખાવો.
(અ) અખબાર
(બ) ભોમિયો
(ક) મજૂર
Answer: (અ) અખબાર
In simple words: 'Akhabar' (newspaper) is a neuter word.

Exam Tip: Words referring to inanimate objects or concepts can often be neuter; practice identifying common neuter nouns.

5. વચન બદલોઃ

Question 1. ટોળું
(અ) ટોળાં
(બ) ટોળા
(ક) ટોળુઓ
Answer: (અ) ટોળાં
In simple words: The plural form of 'tolu' (a crowd) is 'tola' (crowds).

Exam Tip: Understand the rules for forming plurals, especially for neuter nouns which often end in 'aa'.

Question 2. પગ
(અ) પગો
(બ) પગ
(ક) પગી
Answer: (બ) પગ
In simple words: The plural form of 'pag' (foot/leg) is 'pag' (feet/legs) itself, as it is a word that remains the same in both singular and plural.

Exam Tip: Be aware that some nouns in Gujarati have the same form for both singular and plural, particularly body parts.

6. વિશેષણ શોધો:

Question 1. ઘરની ખુલ્લી પરસાળમાં અમારા ધામા હતા.
Answer: ખુલ્લી
In simple words: In the sentence, 'khulli' (open) describes the 'parsal' (verandah), making it an adjective.

Exam Tip: An adjective typically describes a noun or pronoun; look for words that answer "what kind?" or "which one?".

Question 2. તમે તો મારા મોંધેરા મહેમાન છો.
Answer: મોંધેરા
In simple words: In this sentence, 'monghera' (honorable/precious) describes the 'mehman' (guest), so it is an adjective.

Exam Tip: Identify words that add detail or quality to the noun they modify.

7. ક્રિયાવિશેષણ શોધો.

Question 1. હું ઝબકીને જાગ્યો.
Answer: ઝબકીને
In simple words: In the sentence, 'zabakine' (startledly) explains how the action of 'jagyo' (woke up) happened, making it an adverb.

Exam Tip: An adverb typically modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, often answering questions like "how?", "when?", "where?", or "to what extent?".

Question 2. મારાં બધાં ખિસ્સાં સોઠસ ભરી દીધાં.
Answer: સોઠસ
In simple words: In this sentence, 'sothas' (tightly/completely) describes how the pockets were 'bhari didha' (filled), making it an adverb.

Exam Tip: Look for words that describe the manner in which an action is performed.

8. નીચેનાં વાક્યોને યોગ્ય સંયોજકથી જોડો :

Question 1. મારો નંબર આવ્યો. તે મને ખાવાનું નહોતો આપતો.
Answer: મારો નંબર આવ્યો છતાં તે મને ખાવાનું નહોતો આપતો.
In simple words: The two sentences are joined using 'chhata' (even though/yet), showing a contrast between the events.

Exam Tip: Choose a conjunction that logically connects the two clauses, showing cause-and-effect, contrast, or addition.

Question 2. એણે મને જાતે પીરસીને જમાડ્યો. પૈસા ન લીધા તે ન જ લીધા.
Answer: એણે મને જાતે પીરસીને જમાડ્યો ને પૈસા ન લીધા તે ન જ લીધા.
In simple words: The sentences are linked with 'ne' (and), indicating two consecutive and related actions.

Exam Tip: Identify the relationship between the two clauses (e.g., sequence, consequence) to select the most appropriate connector.

9. યોગ્ય વિરામચિહ્ન મૂકોઃ

Question. મને કહે ગાંધી માટે કોણ શું ન કરે.
Answer: મને કહે, ‘ગાંધી માટે કોણ શું ન કરે !’
In simple words: The sentence requires quotation marks for the spoken words and an exclamation mark to show strong feeling.

Exam Tip: Use quotation marks for direct speech and an exclamation mark for exclamatory sentences to convey emotion or emphasis.

10. સમાસ ઓળખાવોઃ

Question 1. પ્રકાશક
(અ) તત્પુરુષ
(બ) કર્મધારય
(ક) ઉપપદ
Answer: (ક) ઉપપદ
In simple words: 'Prakashak' (publisher) is an 'Upapad' compound, where the second part is a verb-derived noun.

Exam Tip: Recognize 'Upapad' compounds by their structure where the second word is a verbal root or derived noun that completes the meaning of the first word.

Question 2. મધરાત
(અ) તત્પુરુષ
(બ) કર્મધારય
(ક) ઉપપદ
Answer: (બ) કર્મધારય
In simple words: 'Madhrat' (midnight) is a 'Karmadharay' compound because it describes or qualifies the second part (night).

Exam Tip: 'Karmadharay' compounds often feature an adjective-noun relationship or a comparison, where one part describes the other.

Question 3. દેશ-વિદેશ
(અ) તત્પુરુષ
(બ) કર્મધારય
(ક) દ્વંદ્વ
Answer: (ક) દ્વંદ્વ
In simple words: 'Desh-videsh' (country-foreign lands) is a 'Dvanda' compound because both parts have equal importance.

Exam Tip: Identify 'Dvanda' compounds when two or more words of equal importance are joined, often implying 'and' between them.

Question 4. ચા-કૉફી
(અ) તત્પરુષ
(બ) કર્મધારય
(ક) દ્વંદ્વ
Answer: (ક) દ્વંદ્વ
In simple words: 'Chaa-Coffee' (tea-coffee) is a 'Dvanda' compound as both 'chaa' and 'coffee' hold equal significance.

Exam Tip: Look for pairs of words, often related but distinct items, that are combined without one being subordinate to the other.

11. શબ્દસમૂહ માટે એક શબ્દ આપોઃ

Question 1. ભોજન પીરસનારા
(અ) પિરસણિયા
(બ) પટાવાળા
(ક) ચપરાશી
Answer: (અ) પિરસણિયા
In simple words: 'Pirasania' is the single word for 'those who serve food'.

Exam Tip: Match the group of words to a single noun that accurately describes the profession or role.

Question 2. અખબાર કે સામયિકનો સંપાદક
(અ) મંત્રી
(બ) તંત્રી
(ક) સંત્રી
Answer: (બ) તંત્રી
In simple words: 'Tantri' is the single word for 'editor of a newspaper or magazine'.

Exam Tip: Learn specific terms used for different roles in media and publishing.

12. નીચેના રૂઢિપ્રયોગોના અર્થ લખોઃ

Question 1. કકડીને ભૂખ લાગવી
(2) વાત વણસી જવી
(3) પેંગડામાં પગ ઘાલવો
Answer:
(1) ખૂબ ભૂખ લાગવી (To feel extreme hunger)
(2) વાત બગડી જવી (To worsen a situation/matter)
(3) બરોબરી કરવી (To compete equally)
In simple words: These idioms mean to be very hungry, for a situation to get worse, and to engage in equal competition, respectively.

Exam Tip: Provide clear and concise meanings for each idiom. Ensure you capture the figurative sense, not just a literal translation.

છબી ભીતરની Summary in Gujarati

છત્ન ભીતરની અશ્વિન પાઠ – પરિચય

મહેતા (જન્મ : 17 – 2014)

‘ગાંધી’ ફિલ્મ રજૂ થઈ છે અને દુનિયાના મોટા ભાગના લોકોએ તે જોઈ છે. અહીંયા, લેખક અશ્વિન મહેતા પોતે ગાંધી ફિલ્મના અભિનેતા બેન કિંગ્સલી જેવા દેખાય છે. તેમના આવા દેખાવને લઈને તેમનું ઑસ્ટ્રેલિયા, સિંગાપુર અને ન્યૂ યૉર્કમાં સન્માન થાય છે તેનું આ પાઠમાં વર્ણન છે. ઑસ્ટ્રેલિયામાં હોટલના માલિક જાતે તેમને પીરસે છે અને ભોજનનું બિલ લેતો નથી. સિંગાપુરમાં પુસ્તકો અને સામયિકો વેચતો બિહામણો લાગતો ફેરિયો પોતાનો ફોટો પડાવવા તૈયાર થઈ જાય છે. ન્યૂ યૉર્કની પંચતારક હોટલમાં પિરસણિયાઓ તેમને દેખવા અને તેમની સેવા કરવા માટે ભેગા થઈ જાય છે. લેખકના આ અનુભવો દર્શાવે છે કે દુનિયાના લોકોને ગાંધી માટે કેવો પ્રેમ અને આદર છે!

['Gandhi' film has been released and most of the people of the world have seen it. Here, the writer, Ashvin Mehta himself looks like Gandhi – the hero Ben Kingsley of the film. Because of his looks like Gandhi he is welcomed in Australia, Singapore and New York. It has been described in this lesson. In Australia, the owner of the hotel serves the writer himself and does not take the payment of the dinner. In Singapore, the vendor of the books and magazines who looks dangerous becomes ready to help him to take his photograph. In New York, the waiters of the Fivestar hotel cluster around him to see him

છબી ભીતરની શબ્દાર્થ (Meanings)

• નિમિત્ત - કારણ, હેતુ; cause, purpose.
• અટારી - ઝરૂખો; balcony.
• અસાધારણ - અદ્ભુત, અસામાન્ય; extraordinary. uncommon.
• શીર્ષક - મથાળું; title.
• તંત્રી - અખબાર કે સામયિકનો સંપાદક; an editor of a newspaper or a magazine.
• ગામઠી - ગામડાની; rural.
• અશ્વેત શ્યામ; black.
• ડોળ કરવો - બનાવટ કરવી; to pretend.
• મોધેરા - માનનીય; respected.
• ઘટસ્ફોટ કરવો - રહસ્ય કે છૂપી વાત બહાર લાવવી તે; to reveal a secret.
• કુખ્યાત - ખરાબ ખ્યા ज्यातिवाणो, ६नाम; notorious, ill-famed.
• અપ્રાપ્ત - અલભ્ય; unavailable.
• આકૃતિ - ચહેરો; face, figure.
• બિહામણું - ભયંકર; frightful, terrible.
• વાત વણસી જવી - વાત બગડી જવી; to worsen the position.
• બલિહારી - રહસ્ય, ખાસ ગુણ, ખૂબી; the secret, a peculiar quality or talent.
• પ્રકાશક - પ્રકટ કરનાર; publisher.
• કકડીને ભૂખ લાગવી - ખૂબ ભૂખ લાગવી; to be very hungry.
• પિરસણિયા - ભોજન પીરસનાર; waiters
• મલો - ટોÝ; crowd.
• હસ્તાક્ષર - સડી; signature, autograph.
• ભોમિયો - માર્ગદર્શક; guide.
• પેંગડામાં પગ ધાલવો - બરોબરી કરવી; to rivalry.
• સતુ - સાથવો, સાતવો; flour of parched corns.
• ગોધૂલિ - ગાયોના ચાલવાથી ઊડતી ધૂળ (સાંજ વેળા); dusk.
• મોંસૂઝણું - વહેલી સવાર, પ્રભાત; dawn.
• શિરામણ - નાસ્તો; breakfast,
• જરદાલુ - આલૂ; apricot.