NCERT Solutions Class 5 English Chapter 10 – Glass Bangles

Class 5 English

Last Updated: 31 May 2026

Chapter Introduction

“Glass Bangles” tells the story of Ravi and his daughter Ananya, skilled artisans in Firozabad, who craft traditional glass bangles. By blending modern designs with tradition, they create a successful Diwali collection that delights customers and supports their community.

हिंदी में (Hindi)

कहानी “काँच की चूड़ियाँ” रवि और उनकी बेटी अनन्या की कहानी बताती है, जो फिरोजाबाद में कुशल कारीगर हैं और पारंपरिक काँच की चूड़ियाँ बनाते हैं। आधुनिक डिज़ाइनों को परंपरा के साथ मिलाकर, वे एक सफल दिवाली संग्रह तैयार करते हैं, जो ग्राहकों को प्रसन्न करता है और उनके समुदाय का समर्थन करता है।
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Practice MCQ Questions (25 questions)

Q1. Which district is famous for glass bangles?

Q2. In which state is Firozabad located?

Q3. Who was Ravi?

Q4. What was Ravi skilled in?

Q5. What was Ravi’s family known for?

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Tough Words (Glossary)

District

Meaning: An area of a country or city.

अर्थ: ज़िला

"Firozabad is a busy district in Uttar Pradesh."

Tradition

Meaning: Customs and beliefs passed from generation to generation.

अर्थ: परंपरा

"Diwali is an old Indian tradition."

Glassware

Meaning: Objects made of glass.

अर्थ: काँच के बर्तन

"The shop sells beautiful glassware."

Artisan

Meaning: A skilled worker who makes things by hand.

अर्थ: कारीगर

"The artisan made a clay pot."

Crafting

Meaning: Making something skillfully by hand.

अर्थ: हुनर से बनाना

"She enjoys crafting jewellery."

Craftsmanship

Meaning: Skill in making something.

अर्थ: कारीगरी

"The craftsmanship of the bangles was excellent."

Workshop

Meaning: A place where things are made or repaired.

अर्थ: कार्यशाला

"Ravi works in a glass workshop."

Clinking

Meaning: A light, sharp sound made by glass or metal.

अर्थ: खनखनाहट

"I heard the clinking of glasses."

Furnace

Meaning: A large container for heating materials to high temperatures.

अर्थ: भट्टी

"The glass was melted in a furnace."

Perfection

Meaning: The state of being perfect and without mistakes.

अर्थ: पूर्णता

"She completed the painting to perfection."

Variety

Meaning: Many different types of the same thing.

अर्थ: विविधता

"The shop has a variety of sweets."

Pastels

Meaning: Soft and light colours.

अर्थ: हल्के रंग

"She painted the wall in pastels."

Patterns

Meaning: Repeated decorative designs.

अर्थ: नक्शे / पैटर्न

"The dress had floral patterns."

Festival

Meaning: A special time of celebration.

अर्थ: त्योहार

"Holi is my favourite festival."

Celebration

Meaning: A happy event to honour something special.

अर्थ: उत्सव

"We had a big celebration on New Year."

Supportive

Meaning: Giving help or encouragement.

अर्थ: सहायक

"Her family is very supportive."

Concerned

Meaning: Worried about something.

अर्थ: चिंतित

"She was concerned about the exam."

Truthfulness

Meaning: The quality of being honest and true.

अर्थ: सच्चाई

"Truthfulness is an important value."

Delicate

Meaning: Easily broken or damaged; very fine.

अर्थ: नाज़ुक

"The glass vase was very delicate."

Geometric

Meaning: Related to shapes like circles, squares, or triangles.

अर्थ: ज्यामितीय

"The floor had geometric designs."

Hesitant

Meaning: Not sure or confident; uncertain.

अर्थ: झिझकता हुआ

"He was hesitant to answer the question."

Collection

Meaning: A group of things gathered together.

अर्थ: संग्रह

"She has a collection of stamps."

Glittered

Meaning: Shone with a bright, sparkling light.

अर्थ: चमकना

"The stars glittered in the night sky."

Vibrant

Meaning: Full of bright colours and energy.

अर्थ: चमकदार / जीवंत

"The painting was full of vibrant colours."

Achievement

Meaning: Something done successfully with effort.

अर्थ: उपलब्धि

"Winning the prize was a big achievement."

Impact

Meaning: A strong effect or influence.

अर्थ: प्रभाव

"The speech had a great impact on the audience."

Prosper

Meaning: To be successful and grow well.

अर्थ: समृद्ध होना

"The town began to prosper after trade increased."

Innovative

Meaning: Using new and creative ideas.

अर्थ: नवोन्मेषी

"She has an innovative way of teaching."

Popular

Meaning: Liked by many people.

अर्थ: लोकप्रिय

"Cricket is a popular sport in India."

Community

Meaning: A group of people living together in one place.

अर्थ: समुदाय

"The community celebrated the festival together."

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