CG SCERT (Chhattisgarh Board) Class 8 English Reader Solutions | 2026-27 Official Edition
Complete 100% textbook-grounded CG Board Class 8 English Reader Chapter 10 Solutions: A Place Fit for Gods to Marry (देवताओं के विवाह के योग्य स्थान) in Bilingual Format (English & Hindi Medium).
End-of-Chapter Exercises (Solutions)
अभ्यास के सभी प्रश्नों के हल
Name your favourite temple Why is this temple…
अपने पसंदीदा मंदिर का नाम बताएं। यह मंदिर…
My favourite temple is the Mahamaya Temple in Ratanpur. It is my favourite because of its peaceful atmosphere, beautiful ancient architecture, and religious significance.
Mention two myths about Madurai
मदुरै के बारे में दो पौराणिक कथाओं पौराणिक…
- The Nectar Legend: It is believed that some venom fell on Madurai from Lord Shiva’s snake, so Lord Shiva put nectar from his crescent moon to neutralize the poison.
- The Guardian Snake Legend: It is believed that Madurai is surrounded by a snake with its tail in its mouth, and whenever someone comes to attack Madurai, the snake turns them into stone.
What do you like about Madurai
आपको मदुरै के बारे में क्या पसंद है…
I like the sweet smell of jasmine strands, the melodious sound, the magnificent Meenakshi temple with its thousand pillar-mandapam, and the polite nature of the people of Madurai.
What was Madurai earlier known as
मदुरै को पहले किस नाम से जाना जाता…
Madurai was earlier known as ‘The City of Nectar’ or Madhurapuri.
Why is Madurai called the city of nectar
मदुरै को अमृत का शहर क्यों कहा जाता…
Madurai is called the city of nectar because Lord Shiva sprinkled nectar from his crescent moon to neutralize poison, and also because of its sweet jasmine strands, pleasant atmosphere, and polite people.
Why did Shiva put nectar on Madurai
शिव जी ने मदुरै पर अमृत क्यों छिड़का…
Shiva put nectar on Madurai to neutralize the venom that had fallen on the city from his snake.
How many legends about Madurai have you read…
आपने इस पाठ में मदुरै के बारे में…
We have read two legends about Madurai in the lesson.
Which of the legends about Madurai do you…
मदुरै के बारे में कौन सी पौराणिक कथा…
I find the legend of the guardian snake surrounding Madurai the most interesting because it magically protects the city by turning attackers into stone.
What do you like most about Madurai
मदुरै के बारे में आपको सबसे ज्यादा क्या…
- After the wedding Meenakshi is taken on a palanquin.
- Lord Sundareshwara is carried on a silver elephant.
- Goddess Meenakshi’s husband is Lord Sundareswara (Lord Shiva).
- The people of Madurai speak Tamil language.
- Madurai is in Tamil Nadu state.
- The moon on Shiva’s head is crescent shaped.
- melodious
(a) sad
(b) musical (✓)
(c) merry
(d) happy
- neutralize
(a) to be filled with nectar
(b) to make something harmless (✓)
(c) finish the value
(d) to make something look beautiful
- venom
(a) poison (✓)
(b) blessing
(c) money
(d) honey
- nectar
(a) beauty
(b) bright light from heaven
(c) poison
(d) drink of Gods (✓)
- attack
(a) to harm someone (✓)
(b) to argue with someone
(c) to be friendly with someone
(d) to be angry with someone
- ancient
(a) attractive
(b) huge
(c) new
(d) old (✓)
- summon
(a) tell someone to come (✓)
(b) tell someone to salute
(c) tell someone to speak
(d) tell someone to sum up
- magnificent
(a) grand (✓)
(b) interesting
(c) ordinary
(d) bright
- sculpture
(a) statue (✓)
(b) tombs
(c) design
(d) pillars
- Polite -> Politeness
- Sweet -> Sweetness
- Bright -> Brightness
- Neat -> Neatness
| Adjective in ‘A’ | Opposite in ‘B’ | Hindi Meaning |
Item Prices Given:
I like the magnificent Meenakshi temple with its thousand pillar-mandapam and musical pillars the most.
(हिंदी अनुवाद): भगवान सुंदरेश्वर को चांदी के हाथी पर ले जाया जाता है।
(हिंदी अनुवाद): देवी मीनाक्षी के पति भगवान सुंदरेश्वर (भगवान शिव) हैं।
(हिंदी अनुवाद): मदुरै के लोग तमिल भाषा बोलते हैं।
(हिंदी अनुवाद): मदुरै तमिलनाडु राज्य में स्थित है।
(हिंदी अनुवाद): शिव के सिर पर सुशोभित चंद्रमा अर्धचंद्राकार (बालचंद्र) आकार का है।
(हिंदी अनुवाद): प्रभावहीन या बेअसर करना।
(हिंदी अनुवाद): विष / जहर।
(हिंदी अनुवाद): अमृत।
(हिंदी अनुवाद): हमला करना / नुकसान पहुंचाना।
(हिंदी अनुवाद): प्राचीन / पुराना।
(हिंदी अनुवाद): बुलवाना / आमंत्रित करना।
(हिंदी अनुवाद): भव्य / शानदार।
(हिंदी अनुवाद): मूर्ति / शिल्पकला।
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- Bat: Rs. 200
- Hockey: Rs. 120
- Racquet: Rs. 120
- Football: Rs. 120
- Ludo: Rs. 55
- Chess-board: Rs. 70
Which item is the cheapest
कौन सी वस्तु सबसे सस्ती है लूडो सबसे…
Ludo is the cheapest item.
Which is the costliest item
कौन सी वस्तु सबसे महंगी है बल्ला सबसे…
The bat is the costliest item.
Which items are cheaper than the bat
कौनकौन सी वस्तुएं बल्ले से सस्ती हैं हॉकी…
Hockey, racquet, football, chess-board, and ludo are cheaper than the bat.
Which items are as costly as the racquet
कौन सी वस्तुएं रैकेट जितनी ही महंगी हैं…
(Words: big, famous, beautiful, tallest, magnificent, old, highest)
Listening Announcements Text:
Hockey and football are as costly as the racquet.
Descriptive Paragraph:
The name of the city is Anandpuri. It is a big and beautiful city located near the famous Neelgiri Parvat. It has a magnificent temple named Surya Mandir which is very old. The city also features the tallest building named Swarna Mahal and the highest mountain peak in the region.
> Announcement-1: “Welcome to the 3-day Madai Mela at Baloda. Enjoy the Chhattisgarhi folk songs by D.K. orchestra group on the first day from 07:00 p.m. onwards. On 17th August there will be a dance performance by Sweta group from 08:00 p.m. onwards. On the last day we will have a Pandavani by ‘Kavita Pandavani Music Mandali’ from 09:00 p.m. onwards. Have a nice time.”
> Announcement-2: “The Madai Mela organizers request all visitors to use dustbins to keep the venue neat. Please park your vehicles in the parking space only.”
Complete the chart Madai Mela Programme
Complete the chart Madai Mela Programme
| Date | Name of Programme | Time | Group which will Perform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17th August | Dance performance | 08:00 p.m. onwards | Sweta group |
| Last Day | Pandavani | 09:00 p.m. onwards | Kavita Pandavani Music Mandali |
Tick the right option
c a और b दोनों। c पार्किंग स्पेस…
Task: Make a list of old temples and tourist places of your area and collect their pictures.
(i) Visitors at the mela should use dustbins for:**
(a) keeping the venue neat
(b) throwing the waste
(c) (a) and (b) (✓)
(d) only (a)
(ii) The vehicles should be parked at the:
(a) parking street
(b) shed
(c) parking space (✓)
(d) outside the mela ground
Model Project Report:
Title: Ancient Temples and Tourist Places of Chhattisgarh
- Bhoramdeo Temple (Kawardha): Known as the ‘Khajuraho of Chhattisgarh’, this 11th-century temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and displays extraordinary stone carving.
- Rajiv Lochan Temple (Rajim): Located at the holy confluence (Triveni Sangam) of three rivers, this ancient temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu is a major pilgrimage center.
- Chitrakote Waterfalls (Bastar): Known as the ‘Niagara of India’, this horseshoe-shaped wide waterfall on the Indravati river is a world-famous tourist spot.
- Danteshwari Temple (Dantewada): One of the famous Shaktipeeths of India, built by the Chalukya kings, attracting thousands of devotees during Navratri.