The Pot Maker — NCERT Solutions

From the chapter section on making stone statues, the correct steps are the ones that match the usual sequence: choose the stone, work to bring out the imagined shape, refine the creation within the stone, begin carving from the centre, detach the creation from the stone as the final statue, and carve to remove large unwanted portions of the stone. So the six correct steps are 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9? Wait—there are only six correct steps out of nine, and based on the listed options, the six intended steps are: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 only if those are the chapter’s given steps. But option 8 and 7 depend on the exact listen-and-respond transcript, which is not in the source. The textbook usually expects the six steps for stone carving to be: 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9 or similar. Since the transcript is unavailable, I must answer from the visible option list and standard process described in the chapter’s learning activity: choose the stone, set up tools, carve/remove unwanted portions, refine the creation, and detach the final statue. However, because the question asks for the six correct steps and the listed options are printed exactly, the closest set is 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9.

Classify the words from the box into the table:

• Tools/Implements: dao, spatula, kiln, basket
• Raw Materials: clay, dough, bed of hay, bamboo
• Process: pounding, rotating, shaping, cylinders

The one example already given is dao under tools, dough under raw materials, and pounding under process.

The words in the box relate to livelihood and economy. Their meanings are:

• bankrupt — unable to pay debts; ruined financially
• credit — money or value added to an account; also trust in one’s ability to pay later
• currency — money used in a country
• debt — money owed to someone
• fiscal — related to government money or taxation
• inflation — rise in prices
• investment — putting money into something to gain profit later
• interest — extra money paid for using borrowed money

Sentences can be framed using each word, for example:

• The shop became bankrupt after years of loss.
• He bought the bicycle on credit.
• The currency of India is the rupee.
• She repaid her debt on time.
• The government announced a fiscal policy.
• Inflation makes daily goods more expensive.
• Buying land can be a good investment.
• The bank charged interest on the loan.

The main clause is the part that can stand alone, and the subordinate clause gives extra information.

(i) Arenla took Sentila to the riverbank / where the grey and red clay was found.

(ii) She started on the next one / and like a sprinter who had suddenly found momentum...

(iii) skills such as pot making / which not only catered to the needs of the people...

If marking in the book, underline the main clause and circle the subordinate clause.

Suitable relative clauses:

(i) Sentila, whose dream was to become a pot maker, practised the craft diligently.
(ii) The village council, where the elders gathered to discuss village matters, sought an explanation for Arenla's reluctance.
(iii) The potter's hands, which moved deftly and skillfully, shaped the clay into beautiful creations.
(iv) Arenla, her mother, wanted her to learn weaving, which would bring more money to the family.
(v) Mesoba went home and discussed the matter with Arenla, who was asked to pass on the skill to their daughter.

The sentence in the listening task is:

1. A statue is carved to create a shape that is beautiful.
2. Among the many things stone is used for making stone statues is one of them.
3. India has some of the most beautiful stone sculptures.

So the blanks are beautiful, statues, beautiful. If only the first blank is required, the answer is beautiful.

The listening question asks what the boy uses to understand the details of the tools. The answer is magnifying glass.

The sentence is: The girl wonders why the boy is good at science exhibitions.
The correct option is wonders because it means she is curious about the reason.

The sentence is: The girl shares her ideas about joining the weekend discussion on tools.
The correct option is ideas because it means she is expressing thoughts about the discussion.

Write-up about your skills and passions:

• Begin with an introduction about what you enjoy and what skills you already have or are learning.
• Then describe the skills by mentioning activities, hobbies, classes, workshops, or projects that help you improve.
• Explain how a skill can become a profession and why it may be useful in future work.
• Add examples or small experiences that show your progress, confidence, or growth.
• End with a conclusion summarising what you learnt about yourself and your ambitions.

A good write-up should be personal, clear, and reflective.

In the section Passion into profession, identify which of your skills can develop into a career. Explain:

• why that skill interests you,
• how it can help you earn a living,
• what qualities make it useful in a profession,
• and how it may benefit society or other people.

For example, if you like drawing, you may say it can become a profession in design, illustration, or art teaching because it uses creativity and practice.

In Examples and reflection, give one or two real examples from your life.

• mention when you practised the skill,
• what difficulties you faced,
• how you improved,
• and how the experience changed your goals.

This part should show growth, learning, and self-reflection.

In the Conclusion, briefly sum up your thoughts.

• restate your main skills and passions,
• mention what you have realised about yourself,
• and end with your career hopes or future plans.

The conclusion should leave a clear final impression of confidence and purpose.

The chapter asks to match pictures with the pottery styles mentioned: Khurja pottery, Blue pottery, Terracotta, Andretta pottery, Karigari pottery, and Longpi Black pottery. The answer depends on the images shown in the book.

A review of Quality by John Galsworthy should explain that the story praises a craftsman’s dedication to quality, honest work, and artistic skill, while showing how industrialisation and mass production can harm traditional artisans.

You may include these points:

• Mr Gessler makes boots by hand with great care.
• He values workmanship more than profit.
• Big firms attract customers through advertisement and mass production.
• Gessler suffers poverty and dies after sacrificing everything for his craft.
• The story shows the decline of traditional craft and the loss caused by ignoring skilled workers.

A presentation can compare:

• traditional craft: skill, care, uniqueness, dignity
• industrial goods: speed, advertising, mass production, lower personal quality

The riddles identify these vocations:

1. “In furrows deep, secrets I sow...” — farmer
2. “From wheel to kiln...” — potter
3. “I lay foundations, brick by brick...” — mason
4. “I work with pots, pans, and spice...” — cook

The people identified in the riddles are important because they provide essential services and goods.

• Farmers grow food for everyone.
• Potters make useful clay products.
• Masons build houses and other structures.
• Cooks prepare food.

They contribute to society by meeting daily needs, supporting the economy, and keeping communities functioning.

Based on the poem:

1. True — It highlights skilled work of craftspersons.
2. False — The poem mentions artisans with lutes, not musicians broadly.
3. True — Carpenters are shown creating with mathematical precision.
4. True — Electricians brighten lives with cables and wires.
5. True — The poem honours shoemakers and their quality work.
6. False — The poem celebrates vocations, not patriotism.
7. True — The poet respects every vocation.

The poem is written in free verse. It does not strictly follow a fixed rhyme scheme. The lines vary in length and create a flowing, conversational rhythm rather than a patterned rhyme.

The varying line lengths create a natural and lively rhythm. They also make the poem sound like a sequence of observations, helping the reader move smoothly from one vocation to another. This gives the poem a celebratory and expressive feel.

Most lines follow a pattern of mentioning a vocation and then describing what that vocation does. The structure often uses an action phrase after naming the worker, such as “The electricians humming...” or “The boatmen gathering...”.

The speaker appears to be the poet. The poet acts as an observer who celebrates the different vocations and shows respect for the people who perform them.

The tone of the poem is serious and reverential, because the poet admires and respects workers. The mood is celebratory, because the poem honours many vocations and their importance.

The tone is serious and reverential, showing admiration and respect for the artisans and craftspersons.

There is a celebratory mood throughout the poem, capturing the vibrancy and richness of cultural traditions and skills.

The extract shows that the poem honors everyday workers and values the skill, effort, and identity of each vocation. It suggests that different workers contribute in their own unique way to society, and their work is worthy of respect and celebration.

In the poem, affirm means to declare with confidence. The shoemakers confidently show that their work is of high quality.

According to the poet, quality shoes help the feet that walk, dance, run, jump, and return home. They support people in all their daily movements.

Besides the literal meaning, return home symbolises daily life and movement of people—the shoes help people in all kinds of journeys and activities, ending in the comfort of home.

The phrase 'each celebrating what belongs to them and to none else' shows that every worker’s contribution is distinct and special.

The line refers to quality footwear. The poet means shoes made well enough to support feet in all actions.

The line means the poet is celebrating the many vocations in Bharat. Through this, the poet shows respect for the skill, dignity, and identity of workers in different professions, and suggests that each vocation adds value to society.

The electrician 'humming' suggests a cheerful, focused, and enthusiastic mood. It shows that the worker is ready for the task and takes pride in the work.

The line means that a person's vocation reflects their identity. Work is not just a job; it gives dignity, self-respect, and a place in society. Each worker is known and valued through their craft.

Yes. All vocations are important because society depends on different kinds of workers for daily needs. Farmers grow food, masons build houses, doctors and health workers care for people, electricians provide power, and many others make life possible and comfortable.

The poet celebrates all vocations to honour the dignity of labour and show that every worker has value. Each vocation contributes something necessary and beautiful to life. For example, the carpenter shapes wood with skill, the electrician brightens our lives, the boatman carries people across water, and the shoemaker makes quality footwear. The poem shows that no honest work is small.

The poet uses sensory imagery by appealing to both sight and sound. We can imagine the artisans with lutes, the carpenters at work, the electricians humming, the boatmen singing, and the shoemakers proudly doing their craft. These images make everyday work seem lively, beautiful, and meaningful.

The matches are:

• horticulturist — a person who studies or grows garden plants
• ASHA worker — a trained female community health worker
• sericulturist — a producer of raw silk
• confectioner — a person whose job is making or selling sweets and chocolates
• goldsmith — a metalworker who specialises in working with precious metals
• welder — a person who fuses materials together

A person who studies or grows garden plants is a horticulturist.

A trained female community health worker is an ASHA worker.

A producer of raw silk is a sericulturist.

A person whose job is making or selling sweets and chocolates is a confectioner.

A metalworker who specialises in working with precious metals is a goldsmith.

A person who fuses materials together is a welder.

In Column 2, drawing is not a synonym of myriad. The others are related to being numerous or many.

The correct options are:

1. happy
2. risk
3. wonders
4. ideas

A suitable completed poster is:

NAME OF THE ORGANISER: [Your school name]
EVENT: Career Mela
PURPOSE: To spread awareness about various careers
DATE: 25 February
TIME: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
VENUE: School auditorium, [school name]
HIGHLIGHTS/ATTRACTIONS: Details, information and guidance provided for all streams; counsellors for all careers; interactive sessions with professionals
SLOGAN: Chart Your Future at Career Mela
ENTRY TICKETS: FREE
SPONSORS: [if any]
ISSUING AUTHORITY: School authorities

The answer is Snail. The lines describe a snail that is partly inside and partly outside its shell.

Review of _Quality_

John Galsworthy’s _Quality_ is a touching story about dedication, craftsmanship, and the struggles of traditional artisans. The story is about Mr Gessler, a shoemaker who makes boots with great care and skill. He does not advertise, and he works slowly because he believes in giving perfect quality. His boots are so good that they last a very long time. But because of competition from large firms and mass-produced goods, he loses customers and finally dies in poverty.

The story shows that true craftsmanship is an art. Mr Gessler does not make boots only for money; he treats his work as something precious and noble. His love for his craft is seen in the way he handles leather, speaks about boots, and works patiently. The line “He made good boots” sums up his life and his greatness.

The story also highlights the decline of traditional crafts in the face of industrialisation and advertising-based business. Big firms can produce goods faster and attract more customers through advertisement, while skilled workers like Mr Gessler cannot compete easily. The result is sad: the artisan’s skill survives, but the artisan himself suffers.

Presentation points: Traditional crafts vs. industrialisation

• Traditional crafts are handmade, skill-based, and unique.
• They require patience, practice, and personal care.
• Craftsmen often make items of better quality and greater durability.
• But they usually earn less because production is slow and customers are few.
• Industrialisation produces goods quickly and in large quantities.
• Mass-produced goods are often cheaper and widely available.
• However, they may lack the quality, individuality, and soul of handmade products.
• The story reminds us that society should respect and support artisans so that traditional skills do not disappear.

Conclusion

_Quality_ is a powerful reminder that craftsmanship deserves honour. It makes us value handmade work and understand that progress should not destroy the dignity of skilled workers.

The correct reason is A because the extract clearly says that pot making is tedious, requires a lot of labour, takes months to produce a batch of pots, and gives only a few rupees in return. So the effort is far greater than the earnings.

The correct option is C. Onula notices Sentila’s struggle, feels for her, and offers to teach her how to make a perfect pot. This shows she is thoughtful because she understands Sentila’s difficulty, and generous because she is willing to help her.