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Political Science NCERT Solutions Class 5 English Chapter 9 – Vocation
Class 5 English
Last Updated: 15 April 2026
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Q1. Who is the poet of 'Vocation'?
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Q2. At what time does the gong sound when the child walks to school?
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Q3. What does the hawker cry while selling?
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Q4. What is special about the hawker's routine?
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Q5. What does the child wish to be in the morning?
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Tough Words (Glossary)
Gong
Meaning: A large metal disc that makes a loud sound when struck.
अर्थ: घंटा / घंटा-सा यंत्र
"The gong sounded to start the class."
Lane
Meaning: A narrow road or street.
अर्थ: गली
"We live in a small lane near the market."
Hawker
Meaning: A person who sells goods by calling out in the streets.
अर्थ: फेरीवाला
"The hawker sold fruits in the lane."
Crystal
Meaning: A clear, shiny material like glass.
अर्थ: क्रिस्टल / स्फटिक
"She wore a crystal necklace."
Hurry
Meaning: To move quickly.
अर्थ: जल्दी करना
"There is no need to hurry today."
Spending
Meaning: Using time for a particular purpose.
अर्थ: बिताना
"He enjoyed spending time with his family."
Gate
Meaning: A movable barrier at the entrance of a place.
अर्थ: फाटक / द्वार
"The gate of the school was open."
Gardener
Meaning: A person who takes care of a garden.
अर्थ: माली
"The gardener watered the plants."
Digging
Meaning: Breaking up or moving earth with a tool.
अर्थ: खोदना
"The man was digging the ground."
Spade
Meaning: A tool with a flat blade used for digging.
अर्थ: फावड़ा
"The gardener used a spade to dig."
Soils
Meaning: Makes dirty with earth or mud.
अर्थ: गंदा करना
"He soils his shoes in the rain."
Task
Meaning: A piece of work to be done.
अर्थ: काम
"She completed her task on time."
Baked
Meaning: Made very hot by the sun.
अर्थ: झुलसना
"The children were baked in the hot sun."
Lonely
Meaning: Without company; alone.
अर्थ: अकेला
"He felt lonely in the new city."
Street-lamp
Meaning: A light on the side of a street.
अर्थ: सड़क की बत्ती
"The street-lamp lit up the road at night."
Giant
Meaning: A very large person or thing.
अर्थ: विशालकाय
"The giant tree gave shade to the whole park."
Lantern
Meaning: A lamp with a cover that can be carried.
अर्थ: लालटेन
"The farmer carried a lantern at night."
Shadow
Meaning: A dark shape made when light is blocked.
अर्थ: परछाई
"The tree cast a long shadow."
Chasing
Meaning: Running after to catch something.
अर्थ: पीछा करना
"The dog was chasing the cat."
Vocation
Meaning: A person’s job or profession.
अर्थ: पेशा
"Teaching is her vocation."