Maheshwar — NCERT Solutions

Concept: Words with similar meanings (or belonging to the same category) form a group.

Given words: cotton, wooden, silk, woollen

• cotton = a type of fabric/cloth
• silk = a type of fabric/cloth
• woollen = made of wool, a type of fabric/cloth
• wooden = made of wood ← does NOT fit

Odd one out: wooden

(cotton, silk, and woollen are all types of fabric/cloth used for making clothes, but 'wooden' refers to something made of wood, not cloth.)

Concept: A set of words with similar meanings, with one word that does not belong.

Sample Sets (students may write their own):

Set 1: big, large, huge, (tiny)

• big, large, and huge all mean something of great size.
• tiny means very small — it is the odd one out.

Set 2: fast, quick, swift, (slow)

• fast, quick, and swift all mean moving with speed.
• slow means the opposite — it is the odd one out.

(Students are encouraged to create their own sets. Any correct set of three similar words with one odd word is acceptable.)

Concept: In some English words, the letter 'g' is silent — it is written but not pronounced.

Given words: sign, light, goat, night, sing, sugar, king, high, magnet

Let us check each word:

Words with silent 'g' (to be underlined): $\underline{\text{sign}}$, $\underline{\text{light}}$, $\underline{\text{night}}$, $\underline{\text{sugar}}$, $\underline{\text{high}}$

Answer: sign, light, night, sugar, high have a silent 'g'.

Concept: Match each word with its correct meaning.

Correct Matches:

Explanation:

• Kindness means the quality of being kind and caring → (f)
• Bravery means the quality of being brave and courageous → (g)
• Wisdom means the quality of being wise → (a)
• Majestic means having a grand, royal appearance → (b)
• Unique means being one of a kind, special → (c)
• Fierce means being very strong and intense → (e)
• Dedicated means being fully devoted to something → (d)

Given: A passage about Maheshwari sarees. We need to arrange the sentences in the order they appear in the passage.

Reading the passage carefully:

1. First, it says the sarees were originally made of pure silk.
2. Then, cotton yarn was later introduced (blend of silk and cotton).
3. Next, the sarees are described as famous for their reversible borders and pallus.
4. Finally, it says today they are available in national and international markets.

Correct Order:

Answer: 3, 4, 1, 2 (filling in the brackets given in the exercise)

Concept/Rules for Articles:

• Use 'a' before words beginning with a consonant sound.
• Use 'an' before words beginning with a vowel sound (a, e, i, o, u).
• Use 'the' when referring to something specific or already mentioned.
• Use 'a/an' when mentioning something for the first time.

Completed Passage:

Once upon a time, there lived a monkey on an oak tree. One day, the monkey saw an old man with a bag. The naughty monkey snatched the bag. Inside the bag was an apple, a pear, an olive and a carrot. It gave the pear to an elephant and the carrot to a bear. It kept the olive and the apple inside an empty box. While the monkey slept, a dog found the apple and stole it. The monkey was left with only the olive to eat.

Explanation of key choices:

• 'a time' — 'time' starts with a consonant sound → a
• 'a monkey' — first mention, consonant sound → a
• 'an oak tree' — 'oak' starts with a vowel sound → an
• 'the monkey' — already mentioned, specific → the
• 'an old man' — 'old' starts with a vowel sound → an
• 'an apple' — 'apple' starts with a vowel sound → an
• 'an olive' — 'olive' starts with a vowel sound → an
• 'the pear / the carrot / the olive / the apple' — specific items already mentioned → the
• 'an elephant' — 'elephant' starts with a vowel sound → an
• 'a bear' — 'bear' starts with a consonant sound → a
• 'an empty box' — 'empty' starts with a vowel sound → an
• 'a dog' — first mention, consonant sound → a

Concept: Creative/descriptive writing — describe a visit to Maheshwar Fort using sensory details (what you see, hear, feel).

Sample Answer:

A Visit to Maheshwar Fort

Today, my family and I visited the magnificent Maheshwar Fort. As we walked through the grand entrance, I felt as if I had stepped back in time. The fort stood tall and proud on the banks of the sparkling river Narmada.

I was amazed by the beautiful overhanging balconies. Standing on one of them, I could see the wide, flowing Narmada below. The cool breeze from the river touched my face and I felt peaceful and happy. I could imagine Queen Ahilya Bai herself standing here, watching over her kingdom.

We then visited the temples inside the fort. They were carved with intricate designs and felt very calm and holy. The smell of incense filled the air. I folded my hands and felt a deep sense of respect.

In front of the palace stood the statue of Queen Ahilya Bai. She looked brave and wise. I felt proud to learn about such a great queen.

Visiting Maheshwar Fort was a wonderful experience. I will never forget the beauty of this historic place.

(Students may write their own version. The answer should include: what they see, how they feel, and details about the balconies and temples.)

Concept: Factual/informational writing — use facts from the lesson to write a paragraph.

Sample Answer:

Maheshwar Fort

Maheshwar Fort is a magnificent historical fort located in Maheshwar, a town in Madhya Pradesh, India. It stands majestically on the banks of the holy river Narmada. The fort was built using strong stones and is famous for its beautiful overhanging balconies, grand temples, and impressive statues. It was built and cared for by the great Queen Ahilya Bai Holkar, who was a wise, kind, and brave ruler. A statue of Queen Ahilya Bai stands in front of the palace, representing her strength and devotion to her people. The fort is a unique example of ancient Indian architecture and craftsmanship. It is an important heritage site that attracts many visitors who come to learn about its glorious history. Maheshwar Fort reminds us of the rich culture and tradition of India.

(Students should include: location, river Narmada, Queen Ahilya Bai, features like balconies and temples, and why it is special.)