Bharat Desh Class 6

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Bharat Desh Question Answers
Understanding the Poem:
A. Now read the gist of the poem given below. Fill in the blanks with appropriate words or
phrases:
Through the poem Bharat Desh the speaker wants us to shake off our fears and poverty and set
up schools for the students. He wants us to produce tools, weapons and paper. He advises us
not to be lazy or weary and try to be generous. He wants his countrymen to know more about
scriptures and science. Following all this, our country shall rise high and proper.
B. On the basis of your understanding of the poem, match the following phrases appropriately
(as done in the example)
Ans:
Shake off: Fears and poverty

stroll on snow clad silvery heights
sail across the high seas
set up: schools, all sacred temples
thump: our shoulders
make tools and weapons
produce: paper
open: factories and schools
never be: lazy or weary
ever be: generous
speak: the truth
learn: scriptures and science
explore: heavens and oceans
unravel: mysteries of moon
C. Read the following extracts
(a) We shall set up schools
all sacred temples
(b) We shall set up schools
all as sacred temples
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The comparison between the schools and temples in extract (a) is implied rather than direct. A
metaphor is the term used to describe this implied comparison.
The schools are directly compared to temples in extract (b). Simile is a word that describes a
direct comparison between two things.
D. Given below are a few examples of metaphor. Complete these by filling in the blanks with
appropriate words from the box given below. One has been done for you as an example.
(monkey, lion, cheetah, rabbit)
1. The baby has a soft skin. Her rabbit skin fascinated me.
2. Ravi is the bravest soldier in the army. He is a lion amongst others.
3. Shiv is a very swift child. He is the cheetah of his class.
4. Chintu imitates his elder brother. His brother gets irritated by this little monkey.
HOTS
What should be our priority-our personal growth or our motherland’s growth? Why?
Answer: Our priority should be growth of our motherland because if our motherland grows and
prospers only then our personal growth is possible because an individual’s progress depends on
the progress of his nation.
Life Skills
A. Some children of your class often speak about going abroad for further studies and their
plans to settle there. You strongly feel that one should stay in one’s own country. How will you
help them see your point of view?
Answer: All the people feel that, going abroad and settling there is the best way to settle down in
the whole life. But being in his own country is the best thing ever. It’s not like, we can earn so
much money there, but not here. But, by being here also we can earn our livelihood. So, stay
here, earn here and make your country better.
B. Why is it important to learn scriptures as well as sciences? Discuss with your partner.
Answer: Scriptures are important because they are the written record of esoteric knowledge
about the spiritual dimension of life. Science has unraveled many mysteries of the physical
dimension of life. Hence, it is very important to learn scriptures as well as science.

Values
The poem ‘Bharat Desh’ highlights certain important values, which the citizens of a country
need to embed in themselves to make their country progress. Can you shortlist them?
Answer: The citizens of a country need to be fearless, generous, adventurous, truthful, proud
and they should give due importance to education to make their country progress.
Writing Skills
Write a short paragraph: ‘I am proud to be an Indian.
Answer: I am proud to be Indian because of our country’s achievements in space and missile
technology. India has launched a number of satellites in space for helping us in weather
forecast, communications, medical research, and education. The missiles such as Agni, Prithvi
strengthened our nation’s security and ensured a place in the elite group of the world’s powerful
countries. Moreover, our scientists have lifted India’s pride by placing our Tri-colour on the
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Bharat Desh Question Answers

Understanding the Poem:

Shake off: Fears and poverty

(a) We shall set up schools

all sacred temples

(b) We shall set up schools

all as sacred temples

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2. Ravi is the bravest soldier in the army. He is a lion amongst others.

3. Shiv is a very swift child. He is the cheetah of his class.

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Write a short paragraph: ‘I am proud to be an Indian.

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