NCERT Solutions Class 7 Sanskrit Deepakam Chapter 11 विद्याधनम्

Question 1. Pair the terms from column A with their matching meanings in column B.
Answer:
(क) हान्दुमान - एलीफेंटा
(ख) कालापानी - सावरकर:
(ग) जारवा - सेल्यूलरकारागार:
(घ) स्वराजद्वीप: - जन्मजाति:
(ङ) राधानगरटट: - अण्डमान:
In simple words: Match each island and place name with its correct description by looking at the features and historical importance of each one.

Exam Tip: Learn the key geographical and historical facts about Andaman and Nicobar Islands - which groups were present there, which freedom fighters were imprisoned, and the tribal groups that lived there.

Question 2. Answer the following questions about Andaman and Nicobar Islands in full sentences.
Answer:
(क) The Ramayana mentions the name Hasdukumar Ashoka.
(ख) According to historical sources, a famous freedom fighter lived there for ten years in prison.
(ग) The main island was given the name Angademon.
(घ) The Andaman area became a settlement during British rule.
(ङ) The other islands, forest areas, and tribes show the natural and cultural diversity.
(च) The peaceful group inhabited the islands in earlier times and lived simply in villages.
(छ) With farming and animal herding, people worked to feed themselves there.
In simple words: The Andaman Islands have a long history connected to India. Many important people were jailed there. Different tribes lived there, and it is now an important place for India.

Exam Tip: Focus on key facts: Kala Pani prison, historical names from ancient texts, tribal groups, and how the islands became important during India's independence struggle.

Question 3. Fill in the blanks with appropriate words to complete the sentences.
Answer:
(क) The Ramayana mentions Sri Bijayapuram as a kingdom.
(ख) The innocent tribes like the Jarawa live far away from cities.
(ग) A brave man was named Angademon as the main island.
(घ) The Andaman group became a settlement.
(ङ) The wild tribes like the Balidanene seek food in the forest.
(च) The peaceful group called Muneska lived in settlements with different customs and traditions.
(छ) Through farming and trade practices, people supported themselves.
In simple words: Fill each blank by thinking about what word fits the meaning and the island's history correctly.

Exam Tip: Read the full sentence first to understand what word is needed. Look for clues about tribes, geography, and how people lived there.

Question 4. Write the opposite words (antonyms) for each given word and place them in the blanks.
Answer:
(क) नीलम (Blue) - समुद्र (Ocean)
(क) सुन्दरमपु (Beautiful) - सुन्दरमेषु (Beautiful ones)
(क) स्वीया: (One's own) - स्वीया: (One's own)
(क) विविधवर्णा: (Various colors) - मत्स्या: (Fishes)
(क) स्थानीये (Local) - स्थानम (Place)
(क) प्रथमम (First) - समुद्रटेपु (Ocean)
In simple words: Think of words that mean the opposite of each given word. Use words that fit the topic of islands and nature.

Exam Tip: Antonyms should be clear opposites. Check that your words make sense in the context of describing places and natural features.

Question 5. Match the adjectives with their correct noun forms and write them in the blanks.
Answer:
(क) नूतने (New) - गुहे (Cave)
(ख) पवित्र (Sacred) - गुरुकुलम (Teacher's place)
(ग) रक्तया (Red) - शास्त्रकाया (Scripture)
(घ) उन्नतान (Advanced) - गजाय (Elephant)
(ङ) सुदीर्घ: (Long) - यवनी (Young girl)
(च) सुन्दरो (Beautiful) - युवती (Young woman)
In simple words: Each adjective must match with the right noun that it describes. Make sure the words go together in meaning.

Exam Tip: Check that gender and number match between adjective and noun. Read the pairs aloud to confirm they sound correct together.

Question 6. Fill in the blanks with the correct Sanskrit words from the word bank: वृक्षान्, गुरुकुलम्, गुहे, तटस्य, पाठशाला, पुस्तकानि, शास्त्रकाया, गजाय, युवती, मार्ग:
Answer:
(क) तस्मिन्न् पुण्यागाम् उद्धानम् अस्ति।
(ख) एषा बुद्धा आपणं गच्छन्ति।
(ग) चित्रे चन्द्रयानम् अस्ति।
(घ) शिक्षक: संस्कृत पाठयति।
(ङ) बालका: जलं पिवन्ति।
(च) पुण्यम् आकर्षकम् अस्ति।
(छ) कन्दुकेन क्रीडान्ति।
(ज) चित्रे चन्द्रयानम् अस्ति।
(झ) शिक्षका: गीत शिक्षयन्ति।
(ञ) बालिकाये पुस्तकानि यच्छ।
In simple words: Use the words from the list to fill the gaps so each sentence makes sense and is complete.

Exam Tip: Read each sentence carefully before choosing a word. Make sure the word you pick fits the meaning and the grammar of the sentence.

Question 7. Write sentences using the words given below and place them in the blanks provided.
Section A - Nouns (अव्ययानि): यथा - कुत्र
Section B - Verbs (क्रियापदानि): यथा - स्मरामि
Answer:
Section A (Nouns):
- (क) कुत्र - पुण्यागाम् उद्धानम् अस्ति।
- (ख) एपा - बुद्धा आपणं गच्छन्ति।
- (ग) तत् - चित्रे चन्द्रयानम् अस्ति।
- (घ) स: - शिक्षक: संस्कृत पाठयति।
- (ङ) ते - बालका: जलं पिवन्ति।
- (च) तत् - पुण्यम् आकर्षकम् अस्ति।
- (छ) ते - कन्दुकेन क्रीडान्ति।
Section B (Verbs):
- (क) स्मरामि - पुण्यागाम् उद्धानम्।
- (ख) ता: - बुद्धा आपणं गच्छन्ति।
- (ग) आसीत् - चित्रे चन्द्रयानम्।
- (घ) पठति - शिक्षक: संस्कृत।
- (ङ) पिवन्ति - बालका: जलम्।
- (च) अस्ति - पुण्यम् आकर्षकम्।
- (छ) क्रीडन्ति - बालका: कन्दुकेन।
In simple words: Create simple sentences using each word given. Make sure the words fit into sentences that make sense.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to verb forms and how they match with nouns. Different subjects need different verb endings.

Question 8. Write the information from the picture below in the blanks provided.
Topic: Ocean and Nature (समुद्रस्य मध्ये)
Answer:
(क) ब्रीपानां समुह: - समुद्रमध्ये
(ख) रामायणस्य काले - रामायणकाले
(ग) भारतस्य भूमि: - भारतभूमि:
(घ) उद्यानस्य विषय: - उद्यानविषय:
(ङ) देशस्य भक्त: - देशभक्त:
(च) समुद्रस्य तलम् - समुद्रतलम्
In simple words: Look at the picture and describe what you see in simple sentences. Write where things are and what they are doing.

Exam Tip: Write clear descriptions based on what appears in the picture. Use complete sentences that show you understand the scene.