UP Board Solutions Class 8 English Chapter 10 A Hero

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Word Meanings (शब्दार्थ)

Scorpion – बिच्छू
advanced – उच्च या उन्नत
silence – खामोशी
ghost – भूत
rustling – सरसराहट
crawled – रेंगा या खिसका
hugged – गले लगाया
burglar – सेंध लगाने वाला
published – प्रकाशित हुई

Translation Of The Lesson (पाठ का हिन्दी अनुवाद)

Swami is a ............. it from today. हिन्दी अनुवाद- स्वामी एक नौ वर्ष का लड़का है, जो अपने माता-पिता और दादी के साथ मालगुडी गाँव में रहता है। एक दिन उसके पिताजी अखबार पढ़ रहे थे । पिताजी : स्वामी इसे सुनो, एक खबर जिसमें बताया है इस गाँव के लड़के की बहादुरी के बारे में जिसका जंगल के रास्ते घर लौटते समय एक बाघ से सामना हुआ, फिर कुछ लोग उस रास्ते आए और बाघ को मार डाला। इसे अच्छे से पढ़ने के बाद पिताजी ने स्वामी की तरफ देखा और पूछा, “तुम इसके बारे में क्या कहते हो?” स्वामी : मुझे लगता है कि वह एक लड़का नहीं बल्कि एक बहुत बलशाली, (UPBoardSolutions.com) वयस्क आदमी होगा । एक लड़का बाघ से कैसे लड़ सकता है? पिताजी : एक इंसान के पास हाथी जैसी ताकत हो सकती है और फिर भी वह कायर हो सकता है। जबकि एक दूसरे इंसान में फूस (तिनका) जितनी ताकत होने पर भी साहस हो, तो वह कुछ भी कर सकता है। स्वामी : मान लीजिए मुझमें बहुत साहस है। अगर एक बाघ मुझ पर आक्रमण करे तो मैं क्या कर सकता हूँ? पिताजी : ताकत की तो बात छोड़ो, क्या तुम सिद्ध कर सकते हो कि तुम साहसी हो? मैं देखना चाहता हूँ कि क्या तुम मेरे दफ्तर में आज रात अकेले सो सकते हो। (स्वामी हमेशा अपनी (UPBoardSolutions.com) दादी के साथ सोता था जो उसके पिताजी को नापसंद था ।) स्वामी : अगले महीने की पहली तारीख से मैं अकेला सोऊँगा, पिताजी । पिताजी : नहीं, तुम्हें यह आज ही से करना होगा।

In the evening............. Malgudi Times. हिन्दी अनुवाद- शाम को स्वामी अपनी दादी के पास गया और उनके कम्बल के नीचे सो गया। उसके पिताजी आए और उसे बोले : पिताजी : चलो उठो । दादी : तुम उसे क्यों परेशान कर रहे हो? (पिताजी ने उसका बिस्तर मोड़ दिया और अपनी बाँह के नीचे दबा लिया ।) पिताजी : आओ मेरे साथ। स्वामी : कृपा करके मुझे हॉल में सोने दीजिए। आपके दफ्तर में बड़ी धूल है और आपकी कानून की किताबों के पीछे. बिच्छू हो सकते हैं। पिताजी : नहीं, तुम्हें अँधेरे से न डरना सीखना ही होगा। यह सिर्फ आदत की बात है। तुम्हें अच्छी आदतें अपनानी चाहिए। जैसे ही रात गहरी हुई और घर में शांति बढ़ी, स्वामी का दिल और तेज़ी से धड़कने लगा। अपने जीवन में उसने भूतों और पिशाचों की जो भी कहानियाँ सुनी थी, वह उसे याद आ गईं। उसने अपनी आँखें भींच लीं और बेंच के नीचे अपने ऊपर कम्बल ओढ़ लिया। उसने दादी को महसूस करने के लिए अपना हाथ आगे बढ़ाया, जैसी उसकी आदत थी, परन्तु उसने बेंच के लकड़ी के पैर को छू लिया। डर से उसका पसीना छूट गया। स्वामी बेंच के कोने में सरक गया। उसने अँधेरे में टकटकी लगाकर (UPBoardSolutions.com) देखा। नीचे कुछ चल रहा था। जैसे ही वह पास आया, उसे भूत जानकर, वह बेंच के नीचे से रेंगता बाहर आया और पूरे बल से उसका गला पकड़ लिया। उसने उसपर अपने दाँतों को हथियार की तरह प्रयोग किया। वह प्राणी दर्द से चिल्ला उठा । उसी क्षण उसके पिताजी, रसोइया, और एक नौकर रोशनी लेकर आए। तीनों उस सेंधमार के ऊपर जा गिरे जो फर्नीचर के बीच खून बहते टखने के साथ पड़ा था। पिताजी ने पुलिस को बुलाया। पुलिस स्वामी के आभारी हुए क्योंकि उसने एक कुख्यात चोर को पकड़ा था। अगले दिन स्कूल में, स्वामी के सहपाठियों ने उसे बधाई दी और उसकी तरफ सम्मान से देखा । प्रधानाध्यापक ने कहा कि स्वामी एक सच्चा स्काउट है। उसकी बहादुरी की कहानी मालगुडी टाइम्स में भी प्रकाशित हुई ।

Exercise (अभ्यास)

Comprehension Questions

1. Answer the following questions:

 

Question a. What news did Swami's father read in the newspaper?
Answer: Swami's father read a news report about a brave village boy. This boy had faced a tiger while returning home through the jungle and shown great courage. This story of bravery was inspiring for everyone.
In simple words: Swami's father read about a brave boy who met a tiger in the jungle.

🎯 Exam Tip: When asked about news, always mention the main event and the key people involved.

 

Question b. What does Swami's father quote regarding strength and courage?
Answer: Swami's father explained that a person could be as strong as an elephant but still be a coward. On the other hand, someone with very little physical strength, like a straw, could achieve anything if they had courage. This highlights that inner bravery is more important than physical power.
In simple words: Swami's father said an elephant's strength means nothing without courage, but a weak person with courage can do anything.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on the contrast between physical strength and inner courage when explaining this quote.

 

Question c. Why did Swami's father ask him to sleep in his office room?
Answer: Swami's father wanted Swami to prove his courage. He wanted Swami to overcome his fear of darkness and show bravery by sleeping alone in his office room. This was a challenge to help Swami grow more confident.
In simple words: Swami's father asked him to sleep in his office to make him brave and not afraid of the dark.

🎯 Exam Tip: The key reason is to challenge Swami's fear and encourage bravery, not just to make him sleep in a different room.

 

Question d. What was Swami's condition when he lay amidst the furniture?
Answer: When Swami lay among the furniture, his heart began to beat very fast due to fear. He tightly closed his eyes and pulled his blanket up over himself. He was sweating a lot because he was so scared. The dark room made him feel very uneasy.
In simple words: Swami's heart beat fast, he closed his eyes, covered himself with a blanket, and sweated a lot from fear.

🎯 Exam Tip: Describe all physical symptoms of fear mentioned in the story to get full marks for this question.

 

Question e. What was the incident which showed Swami's bravery?
Answer: When Swami was alone in the dark office room, he felt something moving in the darkness. He thought it was a ghost, so he bravely hugged it very tightly and bit its ankle with all his strength. It turned out to be a well-known thief who was injured and later caught by the police because of Swami's actions. This incident truly showed Swami's unexpected bravery.
In simple words: Swami bit a thief's ankle in the dark, thinking it was a ghost. This led to the thief being caught, showing Swami's bravery.

🎯 Exam Tip: Highlight both Swami's initial misconception (ghost) and the ultimate heroic outcome (catching a thief).

 

Question 2. Write whether the following statements are true' or false':
1. Swami lives in Malgudi village.
2. Swami always slept beside his mother.
3. Swami remembered all the stories of devils and ghosts.
4. The police said that Swami was a true scout.
Answer:
1. Swami lives in Malgudi village. (T)
2. Swami always slept beside his mother. (F)
3. Swami remembered all the stories of devils and ghosts. (T)
4. The police said that Swami was a true scout. (F) The headmaster, not the police, said this.
In simple words: Read each statement carefully and compare it with the story to decide if it is true or false.

🎯 Exam Tip: Pay close attention to details and character actions in the story to correctly identify true and false statements.

Word Power

 

Question 1. Tick (✔) the correct words from the brackets:
1. Objects like table, chair and bed used in home. (furniture / crockery)
2. A woollen sheet used to keep us warm. (bedsheet/blanket)
3. A set of rooms or building where people work. (office / playground)
4. A person who enters a building illegally in order to steal. (burglar / joker)
Answer:
1. Objects like table, chair and bed used in home. (furniture)
2. A woollen sheet used to keep us warm. (blanket)
3. A set of rooms or building where people work. (office)
4. A person who enters a building illegally in order to steal. (burglar) A burglar breaks into places to steal things, which is against the law.
In simple words: Choose the word that correctly describes the given definition.

🎯 Exam Tip: Read both options carefully before making your choice, as some words might seem similar but have different meanings.

Language Practice

 

Question 1. Complete the sentences using- from... to, till, at :
• The crowd cheered till the end of the game.
• The train is expected at 12 p.m.
• Children played cricket from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Answer:
• The crowd cheered till the end of the game.
• The train is expected at 12 p.m.
• Children played cricket from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. These words help show when something starts, ends, or happens at a specific time.
In simple words: Use 'till' for duration, 'at' for exact time, and 'from...to' for a period of time.

🎯 Exam Tip: Understand the specific usage of prepositions like 'from', 'to', 'till', and 'at' to indicate time correctly.

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