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Check Your Understanding – BOL 1

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Fill in the blanks by choosing appropriate words from the box given below to complete the summary of the poem.

  • warriors
  • peerless
  • Upanishads
  • Ganga
  • Buddha
  • Himavant
  • sages
  • praise
  • historical
  • greatness
  • Brahma-knowledge

The poem is a tribute to India, celebrating its natural beauty, spiritual heritage, and 1. _______. The poet praises the 2. _______, describing it as mighty and unparalleled. The 3. _______ is depicted as generous and graceful, while the 4. _______ are honoured as sacred and unmatched. The poem highlights the contributions of 5. _______ and 6. _______ who have enriched the land with their bravery and wisdom. It also acknowledges the presence of 7. _______ and the teachings of 8. _______, highlighting India’s deep-rooted spiritual
and philosophical traditions. The poet repeatedly asserts that India is 9. _______, urging everyone to 10. ________ her.

  • Questions count: 14
  • Passing grade: 3
  • Time limit: 10 minutes
  • Number of allowed attempts: 5
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1.

Fill in the blanks by choosing appropriate words from the list given below to complete the summary of the poem.

warriors, peerless, Upanishads, Ganga, Buddha, Himavant, sages, praise, historical greatness, Brahma-knowledge

The poem is a tribute to India, celebrating its natural beauty, spiritual heritage, and . The poet praises the , describing it as mighty and unparalleled. The is depicted as generous and graceful, while the are honoured as sacred and unmatched. The poem highlights the contributions of and who have enriched the land with their bravery and wisdom. It also acknowledges the presence of and the teachings of , highlighting India’s deep-rooted spiritual and philosophical traditions. The poet repeatedly asserts that India is , urging everyone to her.

 
2.

Let's now solve the four questions in Part II of Check Your Understanding (CYU). Choose the correct answer. 

1. What is the mood (impact on readers) of the poem?

Sad and depressing.
Patriotic and inspiring.
Humorous and light-hearted.
Angry and critical .
3.

What is the tone (poet’s attitude) in the poem?

Critical and doubtful.
Fearful and anxious.
Admiring and celebratory.
Confused and uncertain.
4.

3. What is the rhyme scheme of the poem?

AABB
ABAB
Free verse (no fixed rhyme scheme)
ABCB
5.

4. Which of the following is an example of personification in the poem?

The mighty Himavant is ours.
The generous Ganga is ours
This sunny golden land is ours — she’s peerless
Gallant warriors have lived here.
6.

What is the impact of the refrain, ‘she’s peerless, let’s praise her!’? (Fill in the blanks with words you choose).

The refrain emphasises that India unique and unmatched every aspect. Its repetition creates a rhythmic musical effect, reinforcing strong sense pride and admiration. It also encourages readers appreciate and celebrate greatness of nation.

7.

Complete the sentence by typing the words used in the poem to describe India:

Keyword #1
Keyword #2
Keyword #3
Keyword #4
8.

Match the symbols 1

Himavant
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Ganga
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Upanishads
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Spiritual and philosophical legacy.
Strength and permanence.
Purity and generosity
9.

Match the Symbols 2:

Gallant warriors and sages:
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Brahma-knowledge and Buddha’s Dhamma:
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Sunny golden land:
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Knowledge and enlightenment
Richness and glory.
Courage and wisdom
10.

The poet uses imagery. Select any two examples from the poem.

The mighty Himavant.
Knowledge
The generous Ganga.
11.

What is the impact of the use of hyphens in the first stanza? Choose the correct options:

Before you answer, listen!

  • Hyphens (—) in the poem are used to create a short pause and add emphasis.
  • They separate two parts of a line
  • The first part gives an idea (like Himavant, Ganga)
  • The second part strongly praises it.
  • Hyphens are not used between two opposites.
Creates deliberate pauses to reinforce the sense of admiration and pride.
Emphasises the contrast between India’s strengths and weaknesses.
Lends to the lyrical quality giving it a measured, chant-like rhythm.
Suggests hesitation or uncertainty in the poet’s claims.
Presents a key element of India’s greatness before the hyphen and makes a strong assertion about its uniqueness after the hyphen.
12.

Hyperbole (hi-puh-buh-lee) is a figure of speech that involves extreme exaggeration to highlight a point or create a dramatic effect. It is not meant to be taken literally but is used to make something sound more impressive or intense.

Which of the following are examples of hyperbole?

My luggage weighs a ton.
Gallant warriors have lived here.
She was so happy that her smile was a mile wide.
There’s no equal anywhere on earth.
The Buddha preached his dhamma here.
Which other river can match her grace?
What scriptures else to name with them?
13.

An ode is a lyrical poem that expresses deep admiration, praise, or reverence for a person, place, object, or idea. It is often written in an elevated and formal style, celebrating the subject with enthusiasm and emotion. An ode’s language is often grand and expressive; and it seeks to highlight the extraordinary qualities of its subject.

Now, identify examples from the poem that correspond to it being an ode.

“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?”
“This sunny golden land is ours — she’s peerless, let’s praise her!”
“Of hoary antiquity is Bharat — she’s peerless, let’s praise her!”
14.

Allusion is a literary device where a writer makes an indirect reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or cultural element without explicitly mentioning it. The reader is expected to recognise and understand the reference based on prior knowledge. Allusions can come from mythology, religion, literature, history, or popular culture.

For example: He is a real Einstein in the mathematics class. (This alludes to Albert Einstein, meaning the student is very intelligent, especially in mathematics or science.)

Now, read the explanations and identify the matching allusions from the poem for the following.

An allusion to the ancient Indian scriptures that form the philosophical core and symbolise deep wisdom and enlightenment.
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An allusion to the concept of spiritual knowledge associated with self-realisation and ultimate truth.
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An allusion to Gautama Buddha’s teachings, which include compassion, non-violence, and enlightenment.
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Buddha preached his dhamma.
Brahma-knowledge.
The sacred Upanishads.
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