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Political Science NCERT Solutions Class 8 English - Poorvi Chapter 3.2 – The Magic Brush of Dreams
Class 8 English - Poorvi
Last Updated: 15 April 2026
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Practice MCQ Questions (30 questions)
Q1. Who is the main character in the poem?
✓ Correct Answer: B
Q2. What was Gopi asked to gather at the beginning?
✓ Correct Answer: A
Q3. Where does Gopi sit to draw?
✓ Correct Answer: A
Q4. What does Gopi use to draw pictures?
✓ Correct Answer: B
Q5. What happens to her pictures in the sand?
✓ Correct Answer: B
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Tough Words (Glossary)
gather
Meaning: To collect things together
अर्थ: इकट्ठा करना
"Children gather flowers in the garden."
pluck
Meaning: To pick something like fruit or flowers
अर्थ: तोड़ना
"She plucked a mango from the tree."
banyan
Meaning: A large tree with aerial roots
अर्थ: बरगद का पेड़
"The old man rested under the banyan tree."
twig
Meaning: A small, thin branch of a tree
अर्थ: टहनी
"The bird carried a twig to build its nest."
sweeps
Meaning: To clean or move away with force
अर्थ: बहा ले जाना/झाड़ना
"The wind sweeps away the leaves."
whispers
Meaning: To speak very softly
अर्थ: फुसफुसाना
"She whispers a secret to her friend."
wealthy
Meaning: Rich, having a lot of money
अर्थ: धनी
"The wealthy man donated to charity."
grins
Meaning: To smile widely
अर्थ: मुस्कुराना
"He grins with joy after winning."
khichdi
Meaning: An Indian dish made of rice and lentils
अर्थ: खिचड़ी
"She cooked khichdi for dinner."
streamed
Meaning: To move in large numbers
अर्थ: उमड़ना
"People streamed into the stadium."
muffler
Meaning: A woollen scarf worn around the neck
अर्थ: मफलर
"He wore a muffler in winter."
plough
Meaning: A tool used for farming
अर्थ: हल
"The farmer used a plough in the field."
shawl
Meaning: A piece of cloth worn over shoulders
अर्थ: शाल
"Grandmother wrapped a shawl around her."
spreads
Meaning: To extend or move across a wide area
अर्थ: फैलना
"The news spreads quickly in the village."
fortress
Meaning: A strong building for protection
अर्थ: किला
"The soldiers guarded the fortress."
comply
Meaning: To follow an order or request
अर्थ: पालन करना
"He refused to comply with unfair rules."
swore
Meaning: Promised strongly
अर्थ: कसम खाई
"He swore to protect his friend."
needy
Meaning: Poor, without enough money
अर्थ: जरूरतमंद
"The organisation helps needy families."
bellows
Meaning: Shouts loudly in anger
अर्थ: गर्जना करना
"The teacher bellows at the noisy class."
seize
Meaning: To take by force
अर्थ: पकड़ना/ज़ब्त करना
"The police seize the stolen goods."
pen (cell)
Meaning: A small enclosed place for animals or prisoners
अर्थ: कोठरी/पिंजरा
"The thief was kept in a prison pen."
thunders
Meaning: Speaks very loudly like thunder
अर्थ: गरजना
"The king thunders at his soldiers."
emeralds
Meaning: Bright green gemstones
अर्थ: पन्ना
"The crown was decorated with emeralds."
winding
Meaning: Having many curves and turns
अर्थ: घुमावदार
"The winding road led to the hills."
bold
Meaning: Brave and fearless
अर्थ: साहसी
"She made a bold decision."
gallops
Meaning: A horse running very fast
अर्थ: तेज़ दौड़ना
"The horse gallops across the field."
mighty
Meaning: Very strong and powerful
अर्थ: शक्तिशाली
"The mighty river flowed rapidly."
currents
Meaning: Strong flows of water
अर्थ: धारा
"The river currents were too strong to swim."
feast
Meaning: A large meal for celebration
अर्थ: भोज
"The king prepared a grand feast."
victory
Meaning: Success in a battle or contest
अर्थ: विजय
"The soldiers celebrated their victory."