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Political Science NCERT Solutions Class 5 Hindi Chapter 12.0 – गंगा की कहानी
Class 5 Hindi
Last Updated: 15 April 2026
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Q1. गंगा का जन्म कहाँ हुआ?
✓ Correct Answer: B
Q2. गंगोत्री में गंगा का मंदिर क्यों प्रसिद्ध है?
✓ Correct Answer: B
Q3. गंगा का दूसरा नाम क्या है?
✓ Correct Answer: A
Q4. गंगा से कौन सी नदी देवप्रयाग में मिलती है?
✓ Correct Answer: A
Q5. गंगा मैदान में कहाँ उतरती है?
✓ Correct Answer: B
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Tough Words (Glossary)
धारा
Meaning: Stream / Flow
अर्थ: धारा
"The stream was flowing fast."
हिमनद
Meaning: Glacier
अर्थ: हिमनद / बर्फ का पहाड़
"The river originates from a glacier."
गोमुख
Meaning: Source of Ganga glacier
अर्थ: गंगोत्री का स्रोत
"Ganga originates from Gomukh."
भव्य
Meaning: Grand / Majestic
अर्थ: भव्य / शानदार
"The temple was very grand."
तपस्या
Meaning: Meditation / Penance
अर्थ: तप / साधना
"The sage did penance for years."
ढुलकना
Meaning: To slide down
अर्थ: ढलना / ढुलकना
"The child slid down the slope."
निखरना
Meaning: To shine / Become clear
अर्थ: निखरना / चमकना
"Her face shone with happiness."
आश्रम
Meaning: Hermitage / Monastery
अर्थ: आश्रम
"The saint lived in an ashram."
प्राकृतिक
Meaning: Natural
अर्थ: प्राकृतिक / स्वाभाविक
"The natural beauty was amazing."
वातावरण
Meaning: Environment / Atmosphere
अर्थ: वातावरण / माहौल
"The environment here is peaceful."
कुंभ
Meaning: Kumbh fair
अर्थ: कुंभ मेला
"Millions gather at the Kumbh fair."
नहर
Meaning: Canal
अर्थ: नहर
"The farmers irrigate fields with canal water."
सींचना
Meaning: To irrigate
अर्थ: सिंचाई करना
"The canal irrigates the fields."
औद्योगिक
Meaning: Industrial
अर्थ: औद्योगिक
"Kanpur is an industrial city."
संगम
Meaning: Confluence
अर्थ: संगम
"The Ganga and Yamuna meet at Prayagraj."
प्रत्येक
Meaning: Every / Each
अर्थ: प्रत्येक / हर
"Each child got a gift."
बहु
Meaning: Many / Much
अर्थ: बहुत / अनेक
"Varanasi is a very big pilgrimage."
पवित्र
Meaning: Holy / Sacred
अर्थ: पवित्र
"The Ganga is a holy river."
प्रवेश
Meaning: Entry / Entrance
अर्थ: प्रवेश
"The students entered the hall."
मटमैला
Meaning: Muddy / Dirty
अर्थ: गंदला / मटमैला
"The water became muddy."
दूषित
Meaning: Polluted / Contaminated
अर्थ: गंदा / दूषित
"The river water is polluted."
प्रसन्नता
Meaning: Happiness / Joy
अर्थ: खुशी / प्रसन्नता
"She was full of happiness."
प्रयास
Meaning: Effort / Attempt
अर्थ: कोशिश / प्रयास
"He made an effort to help."
शुद्ध
Meaning: Pure / Clean
अर्थ: पवित्र / शुद्ध
"The water of Ganga is pure."
निर्मल
Meaning: Clear / Spotless
अर्थ: स्वच्छ / निर्मल
"Her smile was clear and innocent."
जनपद
Meaning: District
अर्थ: जनपद / ज़िला
"Uttarkashi is a district in Uttarakhand."
तीर्थयात्री
Meaning: Pilgrim
अर्थ: तीर्थयात्री
"Pilgrims come from all over the country."
भागीरथी
Meaning: Another name of Ganga
अर्थ: भागीरथी (गंगा का नाम)
"The Ganga is also called Bhagirathi."
चमकीला
Meaning: Shiny / Bright
अर्थ: चमकदार / चमकीला
"The diamond was very shiny."