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🏞️ Poem: Bharat Our Land • Critical Reflection

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Q1
I Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow.

The mighty Himavant is ours—
there's no equal anywhere on earth.
The generous Ganga is ours—
which other river can match her grace?
The sacred Upanishads are ours—
what scriptures else to name with them?


1. Complete the sentence: The word 'mighty' refers to the ________________ of the Himavant.
2. The question mark at the end of the fourth and sixth line of the extract is used to ________________.
(i) show doubt and uncertainty
(ii) emphasise a point
(iii) highlight confusion and hesitation
(iv) reveal inquiry and curiosity

3. The poet uses the word 'generous' to describe the Ganga. Why?
4. Why has the movement of the river been described as graceful?
5. Fill in the blank: The poet is implying that the Upanishads are ________________ (unmatched/abundant) in their wisdom and spiritual depth.
1. Answer: towering height, majesty, and immense strength
2. Answer: (ii) emphasise a point (rhetorical questions)
3. Answer: Because the Ganga selflessly nurtures millions of people, sustaining life, agriculture, and civilization along her banks with abundant water.
4. Answer: Because the river flows smoothly, majestically, and rhythmically across the plains like a benevolent mother.
5. Answer: unmatched