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Political Science NCERT Solutions Class 7 Social Science Chapter 8 – How the Land Becomes Sacred
Class 7 Social Science
Last Updated: 31 May 2026
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Q1. According to the Bhāgavata Purāṇa, what are considered organs of the supreme Lord’s body?
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Q2. What does 'sacredness' mean in the context of this chapter?
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Q3. Which of these is NOT a sacred site for Sikhs?
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Q4. The Great Stupa at Sanchi is associated with which religion?
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Q5. What is the significance of Bodh Gaya in Buddhism?
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Tough Words (Glossary)
Sacredness
Meaning: The state of being holy or having deep spiritual significance
अर्थ: पवित्रता
"The temple is a place of sacredness."
Reverence
Meaning: Deep respect for someone or something
अर्थ: श्रद्धा
"She bowed her head in reverence."
Pilgrimage
Meaning: A religious journey to a sacred place
अर्थ: तीर्थयात्रा
"They went on a pilgrimage to Varanasi."
Shrine
Meaning: A holy place dedicated to a deity or saint
अर्थ: मंदिर/धाम
"Thousands visit the shrine every year."
Relic
Meaning: An object from the past with historical or religious importance
अर्थ: अवशेष
"The museum displays ancient relics."
Enlightenment
Meaning: A state of gaining deep knowledge or spiritual insight
अर्थ: ज्ञानोदय
"Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree."
Authority
Meaning: The power to give orders or make decisions
अर्थ: अधिकार
"The teacher has the authority in the classroom."
Aspire
Meaning: To hope or aim for something
अर्थ: आकांक्षा रखना
"He aspires to be a doctor."
Tradition
Meaning: Beliefs or customs passed down through generations
अर्थ: परंपरा
"Diwali is celebrated as a tradition in India."
Continuous
Meaning: Going on without stopping
अर्थ: लगातार
"The rain fell in a continuous stream."
Conduct
Meaning: The way a person behaves
अर्थ: आचरण
"The teacher praised his good conduct."
Sustenance
Meaning: Food or nourishment needed to live
अर्थ: आजीविका/पोषण
"Rice is a means of sustenance for many people."
Devotee
Meaning: A person strongly committed to a religion or deity
अर्थ: भक्त
"The devotee prayed to Lord Shiva."
Immortal
Meaning: Living forever, never dying
अर्थ: अमर
"Gods are often described as immortal."
Mythical
Meaning: Existing only in stories or legends
अर्थ: पौराणिक
"Dragons are mythical creatures."
Abode
Meaning: A place where someone lives
अर्थ: निवास
"The cave was the abode of the saint."
Prohibited
Meaning: Not allowed by law or rules
अर्थ: निषिद्ध
"Smoking is prohibited in this area."
Perception
Meaning: The way one understands or sees something
अर्थ: धारणा/अनुभूति
"His perception of the problem was different."
Divine
Meaning: Related to God or a deity
अर्थ: दिव्य
"The singer’s voice was divine."
Manifest
Meaning: To show clearly
अर्थ: प्रकट करना
"Her smile manifested her happiness."
Tributary
Meaning: A river or stream flowing into a larger river
अर्थ: उप-नदी
"The Yamuna is a tributary of the Ganga."
Auspicious
Meaning: Considered lucky or favorable
अर्थ: शुभ
"They chose an auspicious day for the wedding."
Cosmos
Meaning: The universe as a whole
अर्थ: ब्रह्मांड
"Scientists study the mysteries of the cosmos."
Confluence
Meaning: Where two or more rivers meet
अर्थ: संगम
"Prayagraj is famous for the confluence of three rivers."
Intangible
Meaning: Something that cannot be touched but felt
अर्थ: अमूर्त
"Love is an intangible feeling."
Heritage
Meaning: Traditions, monuments or culture passed down generations
अर्थ: विरासत
"The Taj Mahal is India’s heritage."
Symbolic
Meaning: Representing something else
अर्थ: प्रतीकात्मक
"The dove is symbolic of peace."
Arduous
Meaning: Requiring a lot of effort
अर्थ: कठिन
"Climbing the mountain was an arduous task."
Accessible
Meaning: Easy to reach or enter
अर्थ: सुगम
"The temple is easily accessible by road."
Botanical
Meaning: Related to plants
अर्थ: वनस्पति विज्ञान संबंधी
"He visited the botanical garden."
Descendant
Meaning: A person related to someone from the past
अर्थ: वंशज
"He is a descendant of a famous king."
Chronicle
Meaning: A record of historical events
अर्थ: इतिहास/वृत्तांत
"The chronicle tells us about ancient times."
Encroaching
Meaning: Gradually taking over land or space
अर्थ: अतिक्रमण करना
"The villagers were encroaching on forest land."
Harmony
Meaning: A peaceful relationship between people or nature
अर्थ: सामंजस्य
"They lived in harmony with nature."
Ecosystem
Meaning: A community of living organisms and their environment
अर्थ: परितंत्र
"Forests are rich ecosystems."
Biodiversity
Meaning: The variety of plants and animals in an area
अर्थ: जैव विविधता
"The Amazon rainforest has rich biodiversity."
Conserve
Meaning: To protect and save for the future
अर्थ: संरक्षण करना
"We must conserve water."
Sustainability
Meaning: The ability to maintain balance with nature for the future
अर्थ: सततता
"Solar energy promotes sustainability."
Degraded
Meaning: Reduced in quality or condition
अर्थ: क्षीण
"The land has degraded due to deforestation."
Sanctity
Meaning: The state of being holy or sacred
अर्थ: पवित्रता
"We must preserve the sanctity of our temples."
Devastated
Meaning: Greatly shocked or destroyed
अर्थ: विनष्ट/आहत
"The village was devastated by floods."
Overexploited
Meaning: Used too much in a harmful way
अर्थ: अत्यधिक दोहन
"The river was overexploited for water."
Ancestor
Meaning: A person from whom one is descended
अर्थ: पूर्वज
"Our ancestors lived in villages."
Indigenous
Meaning: Originally belonging to a place
अर्थ: मूल निवासी
"The Maori are the indigenous people of New Zealand."
Converge
Meaning: To come together at a point
अर्थ: एकत्र होना
"The two rivers converge at Prayagraj."
Integrate
Meaning: To combine into a whole
अर्थ: एकीकृत करना
"The program helps students integrate into society."
Perspective
Meaning: A way of looking at something
अर्थ: दृष्टिकोण
"Her perspective on life is positive."
Corroborate
Meaning: To confirm or support with evidence
अर्थ: समर्थन करना
"The witness corroborated his statement."
Preserve
Meaning: To keep safe from harm or destruction
अर्थ: संरक्षित करना
"We should preserve our forests."
Flourish
Meaning: To grow or develop successfully
अर्थ: फलना-फूलना
"Art flourished during the Gupta period."
Profound
Meaning: Very deep or great
अर्थ: गहरा
"The book made a profound impact on him."
Exquisite
Meaning: Extremely beautiful
अर्थ: अत्यंत सुंदर
"The painting was exquisite."
Patron
Meaning: A person who supports art, learning, or religion
अर्थ: संरक्षक
"The king was a patron of artists."
Inhabitants
Meaning: People living in a place
अर्थ: निवासी
"The island’s inhabitants are very friendly."
Neglect
Meaning: Failure to care properly
अर्थ: उपेक्षा
"The building fell due to neglect."
Virtue
Meaning: High moral standard
अर्थ: सद्गुण
"Honesty is a great virtue."
Encourage
Meaning: To give support or confidence
अर्थ: प्रोत्साहित करना
"Teachers encourage students to study."