UP Board Solutions Class 8 English Chapter 6 Awesome Assam

Word Meanings (शब्दार्थ)

Awesome - शानदार, foothills - पहाड़ों के नीचे की छोटी पहाड़ियाँ, fauna- क्षेत्र विशेष के जीव-जन्तु, flora - क्षेत्र विशेष के पेड़-पौधे, dense - घना, resources - संसाधन, sanctuary - पशु-पक्षियों के सुरक्षित विचरण का स्थान, bison - जंगली भैंसा

Translation of the Lesson (पाठ का हिन्दी अनुवाद)

Assam is a... of Assam. हिन्दी अनुवाद- आसाम भारत के उत्तर-पूर्वी भाग में स्थित एक राज्य है। यह पूर्वी हिमालय की निचली पहाड़ियों के ठीक नीचे स्थित है। यह अरुणाचल प्रदेश, मणिपुर, मिज़ोरम, नागालैण्ड, त्रिपुरा और मेघालय राज्यों से घिरा हुआ है, जो आसाम समेत 'सात बहनें' कहलाती हैं। दिसपुर आसाम की राजधानी है। आसाम प्राकृतिक सुंदरता से भरा हुआ है। इसमें नीली पहाड़ियाँ, विशेष पेड़-पौधे और जीव-जंतुओं से भरे घने जंगल, बड़ी नदियाँ और उपजाऊ घाटियाँ हैं। आसाम भारत का वह राज्य है जो दुनिया में सर्वाधिक चाय का उत्पादन करता है। ब्रहमपुत्र नदी आसाम से होकर जाती है। खेती यहाँ का मुख्य पेशा है। चावल, फल, जूट, गन्ना और चाय यहाँ के मुख्य कृषि उत्पाद हैं। यह राज्य देश के चाय उत्पादन का लगभग आधा भाग उगाता है। यह राज्य प्राकृतिक संसाधनों जैसे-तेल, गैस, कोयला और चूना पत्थर में भी धनी है। पारंपरिक शिल्प जैसे मिट्टी के बर्तन और टेरेकोटा का काम, पीतल शिल्प, आभूषण बनाना, बाँस शिल्प, रेशम और सूत की बुनाई ओर लकड़ी शिल्प आसाम के लोगों के प्रमुख स्व-रोजगार के साधन हैं।

Assam is also.............. river banks. हिन्दी अनुवाद- आसाम अपने राष्ट्रीय उद्यानों के लिए भी प्रसिद्ध है। राष्ट्रीय उद्यान एक बहुत बड़ा जंगल का क्षेत्र होता है। सरकार इन उद्यानों की देख-रेख करती है। काजीरंगा राष्ट्रीय उद्यान एक प्रसिद्ध वन्य-जीवन अभ्यारण्य है। गैंडे, हाथी, तेंदुए और भारतीय जंगली भैंसा कुछ ऐसे जानवर हैं जिन्हें आप काजीरंगा में देख सकते हैं। आप इन जंगली जानवरों को देखने के लिए खुली जीप, कार या मिनी बस से जंगल में जा सकते हैं। अगर आप चाहें, तो आप हाथी की पीठ पर भी सफर कर सकते हैं। आसाम के लोग असमिया भाषा बोलते हैं। आसाम त्यौहारों की भूमि भी है। बीहु आसाम का एक प्रसिद्ध त्यौहार है। यह अप्रैल महीने में मनाया जाता है। सभी धर्मों के लोग समारोह में भाग लेते हैं। यह समारोह पूरे महीने तक चलता है। युवा पुरुष और महिलाएँ स्वर्ण-रंग के वस्त्र पहनते हैं और एक विशेष नृत्य 'बीहु नृत्य करते हैं। बीहु त्यौहार के दौरान नाव दौड़ प्रतियोगिता भी होती हैं। बहुत सी टीमें इन दौड़ों में भाग लेती हैं और बहुत से लोग इन्हें नदी के किनारों से देखते हैं।

Exercise (अभ्यास)

Comprehension Questions

1. Answer the following questions:

Question a. Where is Assam situated in India?
Answer: Assam is located in the northeastern part of India. It sits below the eastern Himalayas and is known for its beautiful landscapes.
In simple words: Assam is a state in the northeast of India.

🎯 Exam Tip: When answering questions about location, always mention the specific region or direction clearly.

Question b. Name the states which are known as the 'Seven Sisters'.
Answer: The states known as the 'Seven Sisters' are Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, and Meghalaya. These seven states are interconnected and share a unique cultural identity.
In simple words: The 'Seven Sisters' are Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, and Meghalaya.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember all seven names carefully, as missing even one will result in loss of marks.

Question c. What is the main occupation of the people of Assam?
Answer: Agriculture is the primary occupation for the people of Assam. Many people work in farming, especially growing tea, which is a major crop in the region.
In simple words: Most people in Assam work in agriculture, meaning farming.

🎯 Exam Tip: Highlight the term 'agriculture' and mention the importance of tea if the chapter details it, to show comprehensive understanding.

Question d. Which is the famous wildlife sanctuary of Assam?
Answer: The Kaziranga National Park is the most famous wildlife sanctuary in Assam. It is especially well-known for its one-horned rhinoceroses.
In simple words: Kaziranga National Park is Assam's famous wildlife sanctuary.

🎯 Exam Tip: Always mention the full and correct name of the park to score full marks.

Question e. Name the famous Assamese festival.
Answer: Bihu is the most famous and important festival celebrated in Assam. It marks different agricultural seasons and is celebrated with joy and traditional dances.
In simple words: Bihu is the main festival in Assam.

🎯 Exam Tip: Simply stating 'Bihu' is enough, but adding a short descriptive phrase can show a deeper understanding of its importance.

Question 2. Write 'T' for true and 'F' for false statements:
Answer:
1. Assam is a land of natural beauty. (T)
2. The north eastern states of India are known as the ‘Seven Sisters'. (T)
3. You can go by train to see wild animals in the wildlife sanctuary of Assam. (F)
4. Bihu is a folk dance of Assam. (F)
5. Car races are held in Assam during Bihu festival. (F)
In simple words: Read each statement carefully and decide if it is true (T) or false (F) based on the lesson.

🎯 Exam Tip: For true/false questions, always read the entire statement carefully, as even a small detail can make a true statement false. Bihu is a festival with dance, not just a dance, and there are boat races, not car races.

Word Power

Question 1. Fill in the blanks with the words given in the box:
Answer:
1. Agriculture is the main occupation in India.
2. People of various religions live in India.
3. All the festivals are celebrated with great enthusiasm.
4. Students from diverse backgrounds study in our class.
In simple words: Choose the best word from the given list to complete each sentence correctly.

🎯 Exam Tip: Read the full sentence after filling in the blank to ensure it makes perfect sense both grammatically and contextually.

Language Practice

Question 1. Frame suitable questions for the following answers: Take the help of the words given in the brackets. One has been done for you.
Answer:
• Where do you live? I live in Allahabad.
• Where do your grandparents live? They live in Lucknow.
• What is the name of your brother? His name is George.
• Who is your best friend? My best friend is Pooja.
In simple words: For each given answer, create a question that would lead to that answer, using the words provided in the brackets.

🎯 Exam Tip: Pay attention to the helping words provided and the tense of the given answer to form the correct question.

2. Read and Understand

1. "Too" plus an adjective means something is more than needed. For example, "You are too loud."

2. "Too much" or "too many" plus a noun means there is more than allowed. For example, "There is too much traffic during rush hours in my city." and "I'm very busy today, I have too many things to do."

Question. Now complete the sentences with too, too much or too many:
Answer:
• The smell of this flower is too strong.
• Don't buy this oil. It has too much fat in it.
• I can't accept this document. It has too many mistakes.
• She has too many friends.
In simple words: Use "too" before an adjective, "too much" for things you can't count, and "too many" for things you can count, to show excess.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember to use 'too much' for uncountable nouns (like fat, traffic) and 'too many' for countable nouns (like mistakes, friends).

Activity

Let's Discuss and Write

Here is a railway ticket for you. Show it to your partner and ask these questions.

Question 1. How many people travelled with this ticket?
Answer: Six people travelled using this ticket. Knowing the number of passengers helps in understanding the total fare.
In simple words: Six people used this ticket to travel.

🎯 Exam Tip: Look for the 'No. of Passengers' or similar detail on the ticket to find this information quickly.

Question 2. What is the fare?
Answer: The total fare for this ticket is Rs 6900. This amount covers the cost for all the passengers.
In simple words: The ticket cost Rs 6900.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify the 'Total Fare' or 'Amount' section on the ticket to find the correct fare.

Question 3. What is the PNR number of the ticket?
Answer: The PNR number for this ticket is 213-6036381. A PNR number is a unique reference that holds all the travel details.
In simple words: The ticket's PNR number is 213-6036381.

🎯 Exam Tip: Locate the 'PNR No.' clearly printed on the ticket to extract this specific booking code.

Question 4. Where does he/they board the train?
Answer: He/they board the train at Allahabad Junction. This is the starting station for their journey.
In simple words: They get on the train at Allahabad Junction.

🎯 Exam Tip: Look for the 'From' or 'Boarding Station' on the ticket to find the departure point.

Question 5. Where was he/they going?
Answer: He/they were traveling to Dehradun. This is their final destination mentioned on the ticket.
In simple words: Their trip was to Dehradun.

🎯 Exam Tip: Check the 'To' or 'Destination' section of the ticket for the arrival station.

Question 6. What is the distance between the two stations?
Answer: The distance between Allahabad Junction and Dehradun is 863 km. This shows how long the journey will be.
In simple words: The stations are 863 km apart.

🎯 Exam Tip: The distance is usually listed explicitly or can be inferred from other details on a detailed ticket. Look for 'Distance' or 'Km'.