CG Board Class 8 English Reader Chapter 23 Solutions: Where the Mind is Without Fear (जहाँ मन भय से मुक्त हो) – 2026-27

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Complete 100% textbook-grounded CG Board Class 8 English Reader Chapter 23 Solutions: Where the Mind is Without Fear (जहाँ मन भय से मुक्त हो) in Bilingual Format (English & Hindi Medium).

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Q1

Reading Comprehension


📝 Question:

Reading Comprehension*

💡 Solution:

Column ‘A’Column ‘B’
2. the head is held highwe feel proud
3. knowledge is freeevery one has the right to get the knowledge according to his/her own interest
4. broken up into fragmentsa society with all types of creed, caste and religious, but not united
5. narrow domestic wallsdivisions based on narrow caste, creed, and regional boundaries
6. tireless striving stretches its arms towards perfectionmaking continuous efforts to be truthful, honest, sincere and reach perfection
7. clear stream of reasonthink logically
8. dreary desert sand of dead habitfollow bad customs and traditional blind beliefs
9. the mind is led forward by Theeinto ever widening thought and action
10. heaven of freedomlet my country be free in true sense
11. let my country awakerequest to God for gifting us broad thinking and work accordingly

#### A. Match the expressions given in column ‘A’ to column ‘B’:

Q1

Make a list of the qualities found in…


📝 Question:

Make a list of the qualities found in the ‘Heaven of Freedom’

💡 Solution:

The qualities found in the ‘Heaven of Freedom’ are

  1. Fearlessness of mind and self-respect (head held high).
  2. Free access to knowledge for everyone.
  3. Unity without division by narrow caste or religious walls.
  4. Truthfulness and honesty in speech.
  5. Continuous effort towards perfection.
  6. Logical thinking free from superstitious dead habits.
  7. Broad-mindedness in thought and action.

Q2

Who does the poet address when he says…


📝 Question:

Who does the poet address when he says ‘My Father’?

💡 Solution:

The poet addresses Almighty God when he says ‘My Father’.

Q3

What type of society does the poet dream…


📝 Question:

What type of society does the poet dream about?

💡 Solution:

The poet dreams of an ideal society where people live without fear, possess dignity, enjoy freedom of knowledge, remain united without narrow domestic boundaries, and think logically with honesty.

Q4

Where should the mind be led


📝 Question:

Where should the mind be led?

💡 Solution:

The mind should be led forward by God into ever-widening thought and action.

Q5

How can people move towards perfection


📝 Question:

How can people move towards perfection?

💡 Solution:

People can move towards perfection through tireless striving, continuous hard work, and dedicated effort.

Q6

What does the poet mean when he says…


📝 Question:

What does the poet mean when he says “let my country awake”?

💡 Solution:

The poet means that his countrymen should awaken from the slumber of ignorance, fear, blind traditions, and narrow prejudices into a new morning of true freedom and wisdom.

Q7

What are the factors which are barriers for…


📝 Question:

What are the factors which are barriers for a good society?

💡 Solution:

The barriers for a good society are fear, narrow domestic walls (casteism, communalism, regionalism), dishonesty, superstition, and blind adherence to dead habits.

Q8

In what sense is Heaven of Freedom used


📝 Question:

In what sense is ‘Heaven of Freedom’ used?

💡 Solution:

‘Heaven of Freedom’ is used in the sense of a state of complete physical, mental, moral, and spiritual freedom where every citizen lives with pride, knowledge, and harmony.

Q9

What type of freedom helps us to make…


📝 Question:

What type of freedom helps us to make our country heaven?

💡 Solution:

Freedom of thought, speech, knowledge, logical reasoning, and equality for all citizens helps us to make our country a heaven.

Q10

Make a list of bad customs you find…


📝 Question:

Make a list of bad customs you find in your society

💡 Solution:

  1. Caste discrimination and untouchability.
  2. Gender inequality and child marriage.
  3. Dowry system.
  4. Superstitions and blind faith.
  5. Female foeticide.

Q12

Vocabulary A I Frame sentences using the given…


📝 Question:

Vocabulary A. I. Frame sentences using the given pairs of words: 1. free – freedom: Sentence: We are free citizens, and we must respect the freedom** of others

💡 Solution:

  1. high – height:
  • Sentence: The mountain peak is very high, and it is difficult to measure its exact height.
  1. know – knowledge:
  • Sentence: Good students know that gaining knowledge requires disciplined study.
  1. deep – depth:
  • Sentence: The well is very deep, so be careful near its depth.
  1. perfect – perfection:
  • Sentence: Continuous practice makes a person perfect and leads towards perfection.
  1. act – action:
  • Sentence: We must act wisely because every action has a consequence.

Column AColumn B (Opposite Word)Hindi Meaning
highlow
deepshallow
desertgreenery
heavenhell
  1. broken up:
  • Sentence: The glass bowl fell on the floor and was broken up into small pieces.
  1. depth of truth:
  • Sentence: His words always come from the depth of truth and sincerity.
  1. lost its way:
  • Sentence: The traveler lost his way in the dense forest at night.
  1. dreary desert:
  • Sentence: We should not let traditional superstitions turn our mind into a dreary desert.
Q13

Grammar


📝 Question:

Grammar*

💡 Solution:

Questions that we ask ourselvesWhen do you feel so? (Opinion)Hindi Translation
2. When do you feel proud of your actions?I feel proud of my actions when I help a needy person or score well through hard work.
3. When would you feel satisfied with the work that you have done?I feel satisfied when I complete my task with full perfection and sincerity.

#### A & B. Sentences starting with ‘Where’:

(Phrases: peace, cool water, no riots, waterfall, enough food, freedom, dense forest, beautiful gardens, beautiful mountains, gentle people, a lot of greenery)

  1. I would like to go to a place where there is peace and gentle people.
  2. I would like to live in a city where there are no riots and complete freedom.
  3. I would like to visit a location where there is a beautiful waterfall and cool water.
  4. I want to spend my vacation at a hill station where there are beautiful mountains and dense forests.
  5. The children love to play in a park where there are beautiful gardens and a lot of greenery.

### *4. Writing

#### Opinion Table:

### *5. Listening Activity

(Based on Appendix-1 Lesson 23: Story of Three Friends on a Riverbank)

#### A. Select two statements that match the belief/action of persons in the story:

  1. Wise Man:
  • Statement 2: took action after careful thought
  • Statement 3: left the place
  1. Intelligent Man:
  • Statement 5: came up with solutions to problems
  • Statement 4: removed his belongings
  1. Man who believed in fate:
  • Statement 1: thought that no one can stop things from happening
  • Statement 6: continued to stay

  1. I am determined to respect every religion and work for national unity.
  2. I’ve decided to study hard and acquire knowledge to serve my nation.
  3. I’m going to raise my voice against social evils like corruption and caste discrimination.
  4. I intend to help poor and needy children get free education.
  5. I’m planning to plant more trees and keep my environment clean and green.
Q14

Project Work Proverb


📝 Question:

Project Work & Proverb*

💡 Solution:

#### A. Project: Frame phrases using Adjectives and Nouns:

(Given words: Clear Stream, Sky, Voice, bright, beautiful, huge, little)

  1. Bright:
  • Bright sky
  • Bright voice
  1. Beautiful:
  • Beautiful clear stream
  • Beautiful sky
  1. Huge:
  • Huge stream
  1. Little:
  • Little clear stream
  • Little voice

  • Proverb: The first step is the hardest.
  • Meaning: Making a start is the most difficult part of an action.
  • Sentence Usage: While learning a new language seems difficult in the beginning, remember that the first step is the hardest, and practice makes it easy.

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