RBSE Solutions Class 6 English Chapter 1 A Bottle of Dew

Let Us Do These Activities Before We Read

Question 1. Circle the picture that matches with each word. Check your answers by sharing them with your classmates and teacher.
Answer:
For the word "worried", circle the picture shown in option (a).
For the word "plantation", circle the picture shown in option (b).
For the word "sage", circle the picture shown in option (c).
For the word "surprise", circle the picture shown in option (d).
In simple words: Look at each word and then find the picture that shows what that word means. Draw a circle around that matching picture.

🎯 Exam Tip: Pay close attention to the details in each picture to ensure it accurately represents the given word, especially for words that might have similar-looking images.

Question 2. Answer these questions and discuss them with your classmates and teacher.
(a) Think of a time when you worked hard. What did you do then?
उस समय के बारे में सोचिए जब आपने कड़ी मेहनत की थी। तब आपने क्या किया था?
Answer: Last year, when I was in 5th grade, I fell behind in my studies because I was sick for a long time. I was very worried about my marks in the internal exams. My class teacher encouraged me and said I could still catch up if I worked harder. I made a study plan for myself and studied for many hours. My teacher also helped me whenever I needed it. This effort helped me do well in my annual exams and make up for what I had lost. Hard work and a good plan always lead to success.
In simple words: I was sick in 5th grade and fell behind. My teacher told me to work hard. I made a study plan and studied a lot, and my teacher helped me. This helped me pass my exams.

🎯 Exam Tip: When describing a personal experience, use clear and simple language. Include the problem, the solution, and the positive outcome to make your story complete.

(c) How did it make you feel? इसने आपको कैसा महसूस कराया?
Answer: Working hard and achieving my goal made me feel confident and happy. It showed me that if I put in the effort, I can overcome challenges. This feeling of accomplishment is very rewarding.
In simple words: I felt happy and sure of myself. It felt good to know I could do it if I tried hard.

🎯 Exam Tip: Express emotions clearly and link them directly to the actions or events described in your answer.

Let Us Discuss (आइये चर्चा करें)

Question 1. Why was Rama Natha angry? राम नाथ क्रोधित क्यों था?
Answer: Rama Natha was angry because he understood that the sage had tricked him. The magic potion he was given did not work at all. He felt cheated because he had spent a lot of time and money believing in it.
In simple words: Rama Natha was angry because the sage played a trick on him. The magic potion did not work, and he felt fooled.

🎯 Exam Tip: When explaining why a character feels a certain way, always provide the specific reason or event from the story that caused that emotion.

Question 2. How did Rama Natha and Madhumati create wealth? राम नाथ और मधुमती ने संपत्ति कैसे बनाई?
Answer: Rama Natha worked very hard on his land and created a banana plantation. He took care of the trees, and his wife, Madhumati, sold the fruits in the market. Through their consistent hard work, they earned money and created wealth. This shows that real wealth comes from effort.
In simple words: Rama Natha worked hard on his farm, growing bananas. His wife sold the bananas. This is how they both earned money and became rich.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on the actions of the characters and the direct consequences of those actions when explaining how something was achieved.

Let Us Discuss (आइये चर्चा करें)

Question 1. What did Rama Natha believe?
Answer: Rama Natha believed that there was a magic potion which could turn any ordinary object into gold. He spent all his time searching for this special potion. This belief guided all his actions at the start of the story.
In simple words: Rama Natha believed in a magic potion that could turn things into gold.

🎯 Exam Tip: Clearly state the main belief or idea of the character as directly as possible from the story.

Question 2. How did the sage help Rama Natha? ऋषि ने राम नाथ की मदद कैसे की?
Answer: The sage helped Rama Natha by giving him advice to plant many banana plants and collect five liters of dew from their leaves. This task was a clever way to make Rama Natha work hard and realize the value of labor, rather than relying on magic. The sage showed him the path to true wealth.
In simple words: The sage told Rama Natha to plant bananas and collect dew. This made Rama Natha work hard, which was the real help.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify the sage's advice and explain its true purpose or hidden lesson, not just the literal action.

Question 3. Do you think Rama Natha will be able to collect the dew? Give a reason. क्या आपको लगता है कि राम नाथ ओस एकत्रित कर पाएगा? कारण बताइए।
Answer: Yes, Rama Natha will likely be able to collect the dew. This is because he is very eager to get the magic potion, and he knows that collecting the dew is the only way to get it, as told by the sage. His strong desire to achieve his goal will motivate him to complete the task. He is determined to succeed.
In simple words: Yes, Rama Natha will collect the dew because he really wants the magic potion and knows he must get the dew to have it.

🎯 Exam Tip: When asked for an opinion, always provide a clear "yes" or "no" followed by a supporting reason from the story.

A Bottle Of Dew Questions And Answers

Let Us Think And Reflect (आइये सोचें और चिंतन करें)

Question 1. Read the following lines and answer the questions that follow. निम्नलिखित पंक्तियों को पढ़िए और नीचे दिए गए प्रश्नों के उत्तर दीजिए।
(a) He spent all his time to learn about the magic potion. People cheated him often, promising to tell him about it, but he did not give up. His wife, Madhumati, was tired of this and also worried because she saw how much money Rama Natha was spending. She was sure that soon they would be without money.
(i) Complete the sentence with a suitable reason.
Rama Natha did not ‘give up' because
Answer: Rama Natha did not 'give up' because he was very keen to learn about the magic potion and deeply believed in its power. His strong desire kept him going despite many failures and deceptions.
In simple words: Rama Natha did not stop trying because he really wanted to know about the magic potion.

🎯 Exam Tip: When completing sentences, ensure your reason directly explains the preceding statement and aligns with the passage's information.

Question 1. (Table B)

(iii) Write whether the following statements are True or False.
a. Madhumati was troubled about what her husband did.
b. Rama Natha was very happy digging his fields.
c. The sage wanted to show the right path to Rama Natha.
Answer:
a. True
b. False
c. True
In simple words: Madhumati was worried (True). Rama Natha was not happy digging his fields at first (False). The sage did want to guide Rama Natha (True).

🎯 Exam Tip: Read each statement carefully and compare it with the exact details provided in the passage to determine if it is true or false.

Question 1. (b) Carefully, he took the bottle to the sage. The sage smiled and muttered something over the water. Then he returned the bottle and said, “Try it out.” Rama Natha sprinkled a few drops on a copper vessel and waited for it to turn to gold. To his magic potion. surprise nothing happened!
(i) Choose the option that lists the events given below in the correct order.
a. The sage smiled.
b. Rama Natha gave the bottle to the sage.
c. Rama Natha dropped a few drops of water on a copper vessel.
d. He said something in a low voice over the water.
e. Rama Natha waited to see if the magic worked.
(1) a, e, d. b, c
(2) b, a, d, c,e
Answer: (2) b, a, d, c,e
In simple words: The correct order of events is: Rama Natha gives the bottle, the sage smiles, the sage speaks over the water, Rama Natha drops water on a vessel, and then he waits to see if it works.

🎯 Exam Tip: To correctly order events, break down the passage sentence by sentence and identify the sequence of actions as they happen.

(ii) Fill in the blank with the correct word from the lines given above.
Seeing that the plant had dried up the gardener _______ some water on it.
Answer: sprinkled
In simple words: The gardener "sprinkled" water on the dry plant.

🎯 Exam Tip: Always choose a word that fits both the meaning and the grammatical structure of the sentence from the provided text.

(iii) How might Rama Natha have felt when nothing happened to the copper vessel? जब तांबे के बर्तन को कुछ नहीं हुआ तो राम नाथ को कैसा महसूस हुआ होगा?
Answer: When nothing happened to the copper vessel, Rama Natha might have felt very annoyed and frustrated with the sage. He likely felt that he had wasted six precious years of his life searching for a magic potion that did not exist. This would make him feel cheated and disappointed. He had put all his hopes into something that failed.
In simple words: Rama Natha probably felt annoyed with the sage and thought he had wasted many years of his life.

🎯 Exam Tip: Imagine yourself in the character's shoes and consider how you would react to the situation based on their personality and previous actions.

Question 2. Answer the following questions.
(a) What did the sage ask Rama Natha to do to make the magic potion? जादुई औषधि बनाने के लिए ऋषि ने राम नाथ से क्या करने को कहा?
Answer: The sage asked Rama Natha to plant banana plants and water them regularly by himself. He also asked him to collect five liters of dew from the banana leaves during the winter months to make the magic potion. This was a long and difficult process, requiring constant care and patience.
In simple words: The sage told Rama Natha to plant and water banana plants himself. He also asked him to collect five liters of dew from the leaves in winter.

🎯 Exam Tip: List all the specific instructions given by the sage clearly and precisely, as mentioned in the story.

(b) Why did the sage ask Rama Natha to do everything himself? ऋषि ने राम नाथ को सब कुछ स्वयं करने के लिए क्यों कहा?
Answer: The sage wanted Rama Natha to understand that true wealth comes from hard work and effort, not from any magic potion. By asking Rama Natha to do everything himself, the sage guided him to experience the process of creation and earning, helping him realize this important lesson. This practical experience was more valuable than any magic.
In simple words: The sage wanted Rama Natha to learn that you get rich by working hard, not by magic. So, he made Rama Natha do all the work himself.

🎯 Exam Tip: Explain the underlying reason or moral of the sage's actions, connecting them to the main theme of hard work versus magic.

(d) How did the sage make Rama Natha believe that there is no magic potion? ऋषि ने राम नाथ को कैसे विश्वास दिलाया कि कोई जादुई औषधि नहीं होती है?
Answer: The sage made Rama Natha believe there was no magic potion by showing him that his wealth grew from his and his wife's hard work in planting and selling bananas, not from any magical means. This real-world evidence of his successful plantation proved that consistent effort was the true "magic".
In simple words: The sage showed Rama Natha that his wealth came from growing and selling bananas with his wife, not from magic.

🎯 Exam Tip: Describe the concrete evidence or demonstration the sage provided to convince Rama Natha about the absence of magic.

(e) Fill in the 'before' and 'after' table about Rama Natha.
राम नाथ के बारे में 'before' एवं ' after तालिका की पूर्ति कीजिये。
Answer:

In simple words: Before meeting the sage, Rama Natha only looked for magic and ignored his land. After meeting the sage, he began working hard on his fields and planting crops.

🎯 Exam Tip: Clearly distinguish between Rama Natha's actions and priorities before and after the sage's intervention to show the impact of the sage's advice.

Let Us Learn (आओ सीखें)

Question. Use the words correctly to complete the paragraph given below. There are two extra words in the box that you do not need. नीचे दिए गए पैराग्राफ को पूरा करने के लिए शब्दों का सही इस्तेमाल करें। बॉक्स में दो अतिरिक्त शब्द हैं जिनकी आपको आवश्यकता नहीं है।
Answer: There was a farmer who had a huge coconut plantation. He worked hard and did not depend on luck. Every day was difficult but he didn't give up. One day, a man bought a bag of coconuts from him, and promised to pay him the money the next day. Days passed and the man did not pay him anything. The farmer felt cheated. About two months later, he met the same man and asked him about his money. The man said, "Oh! I had forgotten. Now, I remember buying coconuts from you.” And he paid the money.
In simple words: The farmer worked hard on his coconut farm. A man bought coconuts and promised to pay but didn't. The farmer felt cheated. Later, the man remembered and paid him.

🎯 Exam Tip: Read the paragraph and the available words carefully. Fill in the blanks with words that make the most sense in the context and ensure the story flows logically.

Question 2. Read the words from the story in Column A. Read the new words in Column B. Complete the meanings of the words given in Column B. Meanings of some words are given. कॉलम A में कहानी के शब्द पढ़ें। कॉलम B में नए शब्द पढ़ें। कॉलम B में दिए गए शब्दों के अर्थ पूरे करें। कुछ शब्दों के अर्थ दिए गए हैं।
Answer:

उपरोक्त तालिका की प्रत्येक पंक्ति में दिए गए शब्दों की ध्वनियाँ समान हैं, परन्तु वर्तनी और अर्थ भिन्न हैं। ऐसे शब्दों को समध्वनिक शब्द (homophones) कहा जाता है।
In simple words: This table shows words that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings. These words are called homophones.

🎯 Exam Tip: Understanding homophones improves spelling and vocabulary. Always check the context to know which spelling and meaning to use.

Question 3. Choose four pairs of homophones from the table above, and for each pair write a sentence that uses both homophones in the same sentence. Check your answers by sharing them with your teacher and classmates. An example has been given below : ऊपर दी गई तालिका से चार समध्वनिक शब्दों के जोड़े चुनें, और प्रत्येक जोड़े के लिए एक वाक्य लिखें जिसमें दोनों समध्वनिक शब्दों का एक ही वाक्य में उपयोग किया गया हो। अपने उत्तरों को अपने शिक्षक व सहपाठियों के साथ साझा करके जाँचें। नीचे एक उदाहरण दिया गया है : I ate eight bananas for breakfast today.
Answer:
1. I-eye: I can see my image in your eye.
2. son-sun: One day my son will shine like the sun.
3. your-you're: Your father thinks you're going to shine in your exams.
4. see-sea: I went to see the sea with my father.
In simple words: Pick pairs of words that sound alike but are spelled differently. Then, use both words from each pair in one sentence to show their different meanings.

🎯 Exam Tip: To create good sentences with homophones, first clearly understand the meaning of each word, then construct a sentence where both meanings fit naturally.

Question 4. Match the phrases in Column A with the phrases in Column B. Use the connecting words given in the middle column to make meaningful sentences. कॉलम A के वाक्यांशों का कॉलम B के वाक्यांशों से मिलान कीजिए। अर्थपूर्ण वाक्य बनाने के लिए मध्य के कॉलम में दिए गए संयोजक शब्दों का उपयोग करें।

Now, write the new sentences in your notebook. अब नये वाक्यों को अपनी नोटबुक में लिखें।
Answer:
The children submitted their work before the deadline.
He did not want to try rock climbing because of his fear of heights.
The children ran towards the gate as soon as the bell rang.
Nitin was late to school today as there was a traffic jam.
In simple words: We connect parts of sentences using words like 'before', 'as soon as', and 'as' to show when things happen or why.

🎯 Exam Tip: When matching phrases, carefully read each column and the connecting word to form a grammatically correct and meaningful sentence.

Question 5. Here are two sentences with letter 'b'. Read them slowly the first time. As you read them a few more times, read them faster each time. यहाँ 'b' अक्षर वाले दो वाक्य हैं। उन्हें पहली बार धीरे-धीरे पढ़ें। जब आप उन्हें कुछ और बार पढ़ें, तो प्रत्येक बार उन्हें थोड़ी अधिक तेजी से पढ़ें। Bunty bhaiya bought a big bunch of bananas. A big bunch of bananas was bought by Bunty bhaiya. Now, try to create a tongue twister on your own and share it with your peers. अब अपनी तरफ से एक टंग द्विस्टर (जटिल उच्चारण वाला कथन) बनाने का प्रयास करें और इसे अपने सहपाठियों के साथ साझा करें।
Answer: This question is an activity designed for practice and creativity. Students should try to create their own tongue twisters focusing on repeating sounds, similar to the given example. For instance, "Betty Botter bought some butter, but she said, the butter’s bitter." Sharing these with classmates helps improve pronunciation and language skills. The goal is to make it challenging to say quickly and clearly.
In simple words: This is a fun activity to make your own tricky sentences that are hard to say fast. Try making one and share it with friends!

🎯 Exam Tip: When creating a tongue twister, choose a sound or letter and try to use it frequently in a short, rhyming, or alliterative phrase to make it challenging to pronounce quickly.

Seen Passages

Read the following passages carefully and answer the questions that follow : निम्नलिखित गद्यांशों को ध्यानपूर्वक पढ़ें और नीचे दिए गए 6 प्रश्नों के उत्तर दें:

Passage-1

Rama Natha was the son of a rich landlord. His father left him large tracts of land when he died. But Rama Natha did not spend even one day looking after his land. This was because he had a funny idea-he believed there was a magic potion that could turn any object into gold. He spent all his time to learn more about this potion. People cheated him often, promising to tell him about Madhumati, was tired of this and also worried it, but he did not give up. His wife, because she saw how much money Rama Natha was spending. She was sure that soon they would be without money.

Question 1. Choose the correct alternative- Rama Natha's father was a-
(a) Merchant
(b) Shopkeeper
(c) Landlord
(d) Potter
Answer: (c) Landlord
In simple words: Rama Natha's father was a "landlord" because the passage says he left Rama Natha large areas of land.

🎯 Exam Tip: Always refer back to the passage for direct answers, especially for objective questions like this one.

Question 2. What was the funny idea that Rama Natha had? राम नाथ का वह अजीब विचार क्या था?
Answer: Rama Natha had a funny idea that there was a magic potion which could turn any ordinary object into gold. He believed in this idea very strongly. This belief caused him to neglect his inherited land.
In simple words: Rama Natha thought there was a magic drink that could change anything into gold.

🎯 Exam Tip: When asked about a specific idea or belief, quote or paraphrase directly from the passage to ensure accuracy.

Question 3. How did Rama Natha spend all his time? राम नाथ अपना सारा समय कैसे व्यतीत करता था?
Answer: Rama Natha spent all his time trying to learn more about the magic potion that he believed could turn objects into gold. He completely focused on this search, ignoring his responsibilities. He was always looking for ways to find or understand this potion.
In simple words: Rama Natha spent all his time learning about the magic potion.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify the main activity or pursuit of the character as described in the passage to answer questions about their time usage.

Question 4. Why was Madhumati worried? मधुमती क्यों चिंतित थी?
Answer: Madhumati was worried because she saw how much money Rama Natha was spending on his search for the magic potion. She was sure that soon they would run out of money completely. Her concern was about their financial future. She feared they would become poor.
In simple words: Madhumati was worried because Rama Natha was spending too much money, and she thought they would soon have no money left.

🎯 Exam Tip: State the direct reason for a character's emotion, as explicitly mentioned in the passage.

Question 5. Write the opposite gender of the following word from the passage : 'Husband'
Answer: 'Wife'
In simple words: The opposite gender of 'Husband' is 'Wife'.

🎯 Exam Tip: Practice identifying common gender pairs to quickly answer such vocabulary questions.

Question 6. Write the opposite of the following word from the passage- 'Doubtful’
Answer: 'Sure'
In simple words: The opposite of 'Doubtful' is 'Sure'.

🎯 Exam Tip: When finding opposites, consider the core meaning of the given word and look for a word in the passage that conveys the opposite sense.

Passage-2

One day, a famous sage called Mahipati came to their town. Rama Natha became his follower and asked him about the potion. To his surprise the sage answered, “Yes, in my travels in the Himalayas, I heard how you could make such a potion. But it is difficult." "Tell me!” requested Rama Natha, not believing his luck.

Question 1. Choose the correct alternative- Who came to their town?
(a) Rama
(c) Sage
(b) His follower
(d) Natha
Answer: (c) Sage
In simple words: A "sage" named Mahipati came to their town.

🎯 Exam Tip: Always look for the subject of the action in the passage to identify who performed it.

Question 2. What did Rama Natha ask the sage? राम नाथ ने ऋषि से क्या पूछा?
Answer: Rama Natha asked the sage about the magic potion. He wanted to know how to make it or learn more about it. His eagerness shows his continued belief in the potion.
In simple words: Rama Natha asked the sage about the magic potion.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on the direct interaction between characters in the passage to determine what was asked or discussed.

Question 3. What was the name of the famous sage? प्रसिद्ध ऋषि का नाम क्या था?
Answer: The name of the famous sage was Mahipati. He was well-known, which is why Rama Natha approached him. The sage's name is clearly stated in the passage.
In simple words: The famous sage was named Mahipati.

🎯 Exam Tip: When a question asks for a name, scan the passage specifically for proper nouns related to the character.

Question 4. When and where did the sage hear about the potion? ऋषि ने औषधि के बारे में कब और कहाँ सुना?
Answer: The sage heard about the potion during his travels in the Himalayas. This information made the potion seem mysterious and hard to find. The sage implies it was a long time ago and far away.
In simple words: The sage heard about the potion during his trips in the Himalayas.

🎯 Exam Tip: Look for phrases indicating time and place (e.g., "when," "where," "during," "in") in the passage to find answers to such questions.

Question 5. Find the word from the passage which means-'popular'.
Answer: 'famous'
In simple words: The word that means 'popular' in the passage is 'famous'.

🎯 Exam Tip: Think of synonyms for the given word and then search the passage for those synonyms or words with very similar meanings.

Question 6. Write the opposite of the following word from the passage- 'easy'
Answer: 'difficult'
In simple words: The opposite of 'easy' in the passage is 'difficult'.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify words in the passage that convey the opposite meaning of the given word, ensuring it's used in a similar context.

Passage-3

Rama Natha went home, and after talking to his wife started cleaning his large fields, which had been lying empty all these years. There he planted rows and rows of banana plants. He tended them carefully and during the winter months collected the dew that formed on them with great care. His wife helped him too.

Question 1. Choose the correct alternative Who helped Rama Natha in his work?
(a) The sage
(b) His friends
(c) His wife
(d) Villagers
Answer: (c) His wife
In simple words: Rama Natha's "wife" helped him with his work.

🎯 Exam Tip: Carefully read the last sentence of the passage for information about who assisted Rama Natha.

Question 2. What did Rama Natha do after talking to his wife? राम नाथ ने अपनी पत्नी से बात करने के बाद क्या fanell?
Answer: After talking to his wife, Rama Natha started cleaning his large fields, which had been empty for a long time. This marked a significant change in his attitude and actions towards his land. He began working on his land with renewed purpose.
In simple words: After talking to his wife, Rama Natha started cleaning his big, empty fields.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify the specific action that immediately followed the mentioned event (talking to his wife) in the passage.

Question 3. What did he plant in his fields? उसने अपने खेतों में क्या लगाया?
Answer: Rama Natha planted rows and rows of banana plants in his fields. This was a direct result of the sage's advice and his own commitment to working the land. The banana plants became the source of his new wealth.
In simple words: He planted many banana plants in his fields.

🎯 Exam Tip: Look for the direct object of the verb "planted" in the passage to find the answer.

Question 4. In which season did the dew form on banana leaves? केले के पत्तों पर ओस किस मौसम में बनती थी ?
Answer: The dew formed on the banana leaves during the winter months. This was the specific time Rama Natha was instructed to collect the dew for the "magic potion." Winter is typically when dew is most visible due to colder temperatures.
In simple words: The dew formed on banana leaves during the winter season.

🎯 Exam Tip: Scan the passage for words related to seasons or specific times of the year to find the answer to "when" questions.

Question 5. Find the word from the passage which means 'began'.
Answer: 'started'
In simple words: The word in the passage meaning 'began' is 'started'.

🎯 Exam Tip: Think of synonyms for 'began' and then search the passage for that specific word or a very close synonym.

Question 6. Write the opposite of the following word from the passage 'small'
Answer: 'large'
In simple words: The opposite of 'small' in the passage is 'large'.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify words that describe size in the passage and select the one that is the opposite of 'small'.

Passage-4

Carefully, he took the bottle to the sage. The sage smiled and muttered something over the water. Then he returned the bottle and said, “Try it out.” Rama Natha sprinkled a few drops on a copper vessel and waited for it to turn to gold. To his surprise nothing happened! "This is cheating,” he told the sage. "I have wasted six precious years of my life."

Question 1. Choose the correct alternative- "Carefully, he took the bottle to the sage.” What does 'he' here refer to?
(a) The sage
(b) Rama Natha
(c) The villager
(d) None of these
Answer: (b) Rama Natha
In simple words: The word 'he' in the sentence refers to "Rama Natha".

🎯 Exam Tip: To identify pronouns, read the preceding sentences to see who the pronoun most logically refers to as the subject of the action.

Question 2. Where did he take the bottle to? वह बोतल कहां ले गया?
Answer: He took the bottle to the sage. Rama Natha was following the sage's instructions about the magic potion. This action was part of his ongoing quest for the potion.
In simple words: He took the bottle to the sage.

🎯 Exam Tip: Look for the direct destination mentioned in the passage when asked "where" something was taken.

Question 3. Why did the sage return the bottle to Rama Natha? ऋषि ने राम नाथ को बोतल क्यों लौटा दी?
Answer: The sage returned the bottle to Rama Natha so that he could try out the "magic potion" himself. This was part of the sage's plan to show Rama Natha that the potion had no real power. The sage wanted Rama Natha to witness the lack of magic firsthand.
In simple words: The sage gave the bottle back to Rama Natha so he could test the magic potion himself.

🎯 Exam Tip: Understand the sage's overall strategy in the story to explain the purpose behind his specific actions.

Question 4. What happend when Rama Natha sprinkled a few drops on a copper vessel? जब राम नाथ ने तांबे के बर्तन पर कुछ बूंदें छिड़कीं तो क्या हुआ?
Answer: When Rama Natha sprinkled a few drops of the "magic potion" on a copper vessel, nothing happened. The vessel did not turn to gold, which greatly surprised him and led to his realization of being cheated. This failure was crucial for Rama Natha's understanding.
In simple words: When Rama Natha put drops on the copper vessel, nothing happened; it did not turn into gold.

🎯 Exam Tip: State the exact outcome of the action as described in the passage, especially when it involves a key plot point.

Question 5. Find out the plural form of the following word from the passage: 'drop'
Answer: 'drops'
In simple words: The plural form of 'drop' is 'drops'.

🎯 Exam Tip: Most singular nouns in English form their plural by adding 's' or 'es'.

Question 6. Write the opposite of the following word from the passage 'death' I
Answer: 'life'
In simple words: The opposite of 'death' is 'life'.

🎯 Exam Tip: Consider the fundamental meaning of the given word and identify its direct antonym as used in the context of the passage.

Rbse Class 6 English Chapter 1 Hindi Translation

Let Us Read (आइये पढ़ते हैं)

कठिन शब्दार्थ एवं हिन्दी अनुवाद

Rama Natha was the son of a wealthy landlord. After his father passed away, he inherited a lot of land. However, Rama Natha never spent a single day taking care of his property. He had a strange idea that a magic potion could turn any object into gold. He dedicated all his time to learning more about this potion. People often tricked him, promising to tell him about it. Despite this, he did not give up his search. His wife, Madhumati, was tired and worried because she saw how much money Rama Natha was spending. She was sure that soon they would have no money left. Seeking easy wealth often leads to losses and deception.

कठिन शब्दार्थ:

• Landlord (लैन्ड्लॉड्) - मकान-मालिक (owner of rented property).
• Tracts (ट्रैक्ट्स) - क्षेत्र (large pieces of land).
• Look after (लुक् आफ़्ट (र्)) - देखभाल करना (to care for).
• Funny (फ़नि) - विचित्र या असाधारण (strange or unusual).
• Believe (बिलीवू) - विश्वास करना (to think something is true).
• Potion (पोशन) - मिश्रित औषधि (a special magic liquid).
• Turn (टन) - बदल देना (to change into).
• Object (ऑब्जिक्ट्) - पदार्थ, वस्तु (any item or thing).
• Cheated (चीटिड्) - धोखा दिया; छल किया (to trick or deceive someone).
• Often (ऑफ़्टन्) - बार-बार (many times).
• Give up (गिवू अप) - हार मान लेना (to stop trying).
• Tired of (टाइअड् ऑव) - किसी बात या काम से ऊबना (bored or fed up with something).
• Worried (वरिङ) - चिंतित (feeling anxious or troubled).
• Spending (स्पेन्डिङ्) - खर्च कर रहा था (using money).

हिन्दी अनुवाद: राम नाथ एक धनी ज़मींदार का बेटा था। उसके पिता की मृत्यु के बाद उसे बहुत सारी ज़मीन मिली। पर राम नाथ ने अपनी ज़मीन की देखभाल कभी नहीं की। ऐसा इसलिए था क्योंकि उसके मन में एक अजीब-सा विचार था कि एक जादुई दवा किसी भी चीज़ को सोना बना सकती है। वह अपना सारा समय इस दवा के बारे में जानने में लगा देता था। लोग अक्सर उसे धोखा देते थे, यह बताने का वादा करके, लेकिन उसने हार नहीं मानी। उसकी पत्नी मधुमती इस सबसे थक चुकी थी और चिंतित भी थी, क्योंकि वह देखती थी कि राम नाथ कितना पैसा खर्च कर रहा था। उसे पक्का था कि जल्द ही उनके पास पैसे नहीं बचेंगे। यह घटना दिखाती है कि बिना मेहनत के सिर्फ जादू से धन प्राप्त करने की सोच कैसे व्यक्ति को गुमराह कर सकती है।

One day, a well-known wise man named Mahipati visited their town. Rama Natha started following him and asked about the magic potion. To Rama Natha's surprise, the sage replied, "Yes, during my travels in the Himalayas, I heard how to make such a potion. But it is very hard to do." Rama Natha, barely believing his good fortune, eagerly asked, "Tell me!" Even wise people understand that true effort is often needed for valuable achievements.

कठिन शब्दार्थ:

• Famous (फ़ेमस्) - प्रख्यात (well-known).
• Sage (सैज्) - ऋषि (a very wise person).
• Town (टाउन्) - क़स्बा (a small city).
• Became (बिकेम्) - बन गया (turned into).
• Follower (फ़ॉलोअ (र्)) - अनुयायी या समर्थक (someone who supports or believes in another).
• Surprise (स 'प्राइज़) - आश्चर्य (an unexpected event).
• Travels (ट्रैवल्स्) - यात्राएँ (journeys).
• Heard (हड्) - सुना (received information by ear).

हिन्दी अनुवाद: एक दिन महीपति नाम के एक प्रसिद्ध ऋषि उनके कस्बे में आए। राम नाथ उनका अनुयायी बन गया और उसने ऋषि से उस जादुई दवा के बारे में पूछा। ऋषि ने राम नाथ को हैरान करते हुए जवाब दिया, "हाँ, मैंने अपनी हिमालय यात्राओं के दौरान सुना था कि ऐसी दवा कैसे बनाते हैं। पर यह बहुत मुश्किल है।" राम नाथ को अपनी किस्मत पर यकीन नहीं हुआ और उसने उत्सुकता से कहा, "मुझे बताओ!" यह दिखाता है कि लोग अक्सर मेहनत के बजाय आसान जादुई रास्तों की तलाश में रहते हैं।

The sage told Rama Natha, "You have to plant the trees with your own hands." He was likely explaining the first step to create the potion. The passage mentions that Rama Natha worried, thinking, "But winter only lasts a few months. It will take years to collect five liters of dew!" The sage then advised him further, "You can plant as many banana trees as you wish. But remember, you must take care of them yourself and collect the dew with your own hands." This shows that even a "magic" solution required significant personal effort and commitment.

कठिन शब्दार्थ:

• Plant (प्लान्ट्) - पौधा लगाना (to put a plant in the ground).
• Regularly (रेग्यल (र्) ली) - नियमित रूप से (at fixed times, often).
• Dew (ड्यू) - ओस (tiny drops of water that form on surfaces at night).
• Collect (कलेक्ट्) - इकट्ठा करना (to gather things together).
• Store (स्टॉ (र्)) - किसी (to keep something for future use).

हिन्दी अनुवाद: राम नाथ चिंतित था। “लेकिन सर्दी सिर्फ कुछ महीनों के लिए होती है। मुझे पाँच लीटर ओस इकट्ठा करने में सालों लग जाएँगे।” ऋषि ने कहा, “तुम जितने चाहो उतने केले के पौधे लगा सकते हो। लेकिन याद रखना, तुम्हें उनकी देखभाल खुद ही करनी होगी और ओस को अपने हाथों से इकट्ठा करना होगा।” यह बातचीत बताती है कि किसी भी बड़े काम के लिए धैर्य और निरंतर प्रयास बहुत ज़रूरी होते हैं, भले ही उसमें जादू की उम्मीद क्यों न हो।

Rama Natha returned home and, after talking with his wife, began cleaning his large fields which had been empty for many years. He planted many rows of banana plants there. He looked after them carefully and collected the dew that formed on their leaves during winter. His wife also helped him with this work. Madhumati collected the banana harvest, sold it in the market, and got a good price. Over these years, Rama Natha planted more trees, and his banana farm grew very large. After six years, he finally gathered five liters of dew. This hard work teaches the value of effort over shortcuts, as he created real wealth while working for the 'magic'.

कठिन शब्दार्थ:

• Started (स्टाटिड्) - आरम्भ किया (began).
• Lying (लाइङ्) - पड़े हुए होना (resting in a flat position).
• Empty (एम्ट) - खाली (having nothing inside).
• Row (रो) - कतार (a line of things).
• Tended (टेन्डिड्) - देखभाल की (took care of).
• Carefully (केअफ़लि) - ध्यानपूर्वक, सावधानी से (with great care).
• Formed (फॉमिड्) - विशेष आकार धारण किया (took shape).
• Great (ग्रेट) - बहुत अधिक (very large or much).
• Care (केअ (र्)) - देखरेख (attention or protection).
• Gather (गैद (र्)) - एकत्रित करना (to collect).
• Crop (क्रॉप्) - फसल, उपज (harvested plants).
• Got (गॉट्) - प्राप्त किया (received).
• Plantation (प्लान्टेशन) - बागान (a large farm for growing crops).

हिन्दी अनुवाद: राम नाथ घर गया और अपनी पत्नी से बात करने के बाद, अपने बड़े खेतों की सफाई करने लगा जो इतने सालों से खाली पड़े थे। वहाँ उसने केले के पौधों की कतारें लगाईं। उसने उनकी बहुत ध्यान से देखभाल की और सर्दियों के महीनों में उन पर जमने वाली ओस को बहुत सावधानी से इकट्ठा किया। उसकी पत्नी ने भी उसकी मदद की। मधुमती ने केले की फसल इकट्ठा की, उसे बाज़ार ले गई और अच्छी कीमत मिली। इन सालों में, राम नाथ ने और भी पौधे लगाए और उनके पास केले का एक बड़ा बागान हो गया। छह साल के आखिर में, आखिरकार उसके पास पाँच लीटर ओस थी। यह अनुभव राम नाथ को सिखाता है कि सच्ची मेहनत से ही असली दौलत बनती है।

Carefully, Rama Natha took the bottle to the sage. The sage smiled and softly spoke some words over the water. Then he gave the bottle back, saying, "Try it out." Rama Natha sprinkled a few drops onto a copper pot and waited for it to become gold. To his great surprise, nothing happened! He complained to the sage, "This is a trick! I have wasted six valuable years of my life." However, Sage Mahipati only smiled and asked Madhumati to come forward. She brought a large box. When she opened it, it was full of shining gold coins. This moment showed Rama Natha that real wealth comes from hard work, not magic.

कठिन शब्दार्थ:

• Mutter (मट (र्)) - बुदबुदाना (to speak in a low voice).
• Sprinkle (स्प्रिङ्ङ्क्ल्) - छिड़कना (to scatter small drops).
• Vessel (वेस्ल्) - बर्तन (a container, like a pot or dish).
• Surprise (स 'प्राइज्) - आश्चर्य, हैरानी (a sudden unexpected feeling).
• Precious (प्रेशस्) - क़ीमती, बहुमूल्य (very valuable).
• Forward (फ़ॉवड्) - आगे (towards the front).
• Shine (शाइन्) - चमकना, चमक बिखेरना (to give out light).
• Stack (स्टैक्) - ढेर, अंबार (a neat pile).

हिन्दी अनुवाद: सावधानी से, वह बोतल ऋषि के पास ले गया। ऋषि मुस्कुराए और पानी पर कुछ बुदबुदाए। फिर उन्होंने बोतल वापस कर दी और कहा, “इसे आजमाओ।” राम नाथ ने तांबे के बर्तन पर कुछ बूँदें छिड़कीं और उसके सोने में बदलने का इंतजार किया। उसे आश्चर्य हुआ कि कुछ नहीं हुआ! "यह धोखा है", उसने ऋषि से कहा। "मैंने अपने जीवन के छह कीमती साल बर्बाद कर दिए हैं।" लेकिन ऋषि महीपति केवल मुस्कुराए और मधुमती को आगे आने के लिए कहा। वह एक बड़ा बक्सा लेकर आई। जब उसने उसे खोला, तो अंदर सोने के सिक्कों के ढेर चमक रहे थे। यह घटना राम नाथ को यह समझने में मदद करती है कि असली धन जादू से नहीं, बल्कि अपनी मेहनत से आता है।

After seeing the gold coins, the sage turned to Rama Natha and explained the truth to him from that day on. The sage taught him that there is no magic potion that can turn things into gold. Instead, true wealth is created through hard work, effort, and intelligent decisions. Rama Natha understood the wisdom behind these words and, from that day forward, worked even harder on his banana plantation. This realization changed his entire perspective on how wealth is genuinely built.

कठिन शब्दार्थ:

• Turn (टन) - घूम जाना (to change direction or position).
• Surprised (स 'प्राइज़्ड्) - आश्चर्यचकित (feeling wonder or astonishment).
• Hard (हाड्) - कठिन (difficult or needing much effort).
• Created (क्रिएटिड्) - बनाया या अस्तित्व में लाया (brought into existence).
• Wealth (वेल्थ) - धन-संपत्ति (a large amount of money or valuable possessions).
• Told (टोल्ड्) - बताया (communicated information).
• Earlier (अलिअ (र्)) - अधिक जल्दी (at an earlier time).
• Listened (लिस्ड्) - सुना (paid attention to sound).
• Trick (ट्रिक्) - चाल, दाँव-पेंच (a clever or cunning act).
• Wisdom (विज्डम्) - समझदारी, बुद्धिमानी (the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment).

हिन्दी अनुवाद: अब ऋषि राम नाथ की ओर मुड़े और कहा, "ऐसी कोई जादुई औषधि नहीं है जो चीज़ों को सोने में बदल सके।" राम नाथ ने ऋषि के इन शब्दों के पीछे की बुद्धिमत्ता को समझा और उस दिन से अपने बागान पर और ज़्यादा मेहनत की। यह घटना दर्शाती है कि सच्ची सीख अनुभव और मार्गदर्शन से आती है, न कि अंधविश्वास से।