CG Board Class 8 English Reader Chapter 17 Solutions: Nothing but the Target (लक्ष्य के सिवा कुछ नहीं) – 2026-27

CG SCERT (Chhattisgarh Board) Class 8 English Reader Solutions | 2026-27 Official Edition

Complete 100% textbook-grounded CG Board Class 8 English Reader Chapter 17 Solutions: Nothing but the Target (लक्ष्य के सिवा कुछ नहीं) in Bilingual Format (English & Hindi Medium).


🌐 Select Language / माध्यम चुनें:

Q1

What is special about Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore winning…


📝 Question:

What is special about Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore winning the silver medal in shooting?

💡 Solution:

The special thing about Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore winning the silver medal in the men’s double trap shooting event at the 2004 Athens Olympics is that it was India’s first individual silver medal in Olympic history in a shooting event.

Q2

What makes the country feel proud


📝 Question:

What makes the country feel proud?

💡 Solution:

Winning an Olympic medal for the country makes the country feel proud.

Q3

Why did he wrap the countrys flag around…


📝 Question:

Why did he wrap the country’s flag around himself at the presentation?

💡 Solution:

He wrapped the country’s flag around himself because he felt a sense of relief in accomplishing something for the nation, and he wanted to be wrapped in the symbol that best represents the country.

Q4

What would he do whenever he needed to…


📝 Question:

What would he do whenever he needed to focus on the sport?

💡 Solution:

Whenever he needed focus, he would close his eyes and think of the target, how he would perform, how his emotions would be, and what his game plan was for the match.

Q5

Why is aggression important in a sport


📝 Question:

Why is aggression important in a sport?

💡 Solution:

Aggression is important in a sport because losing aggression leads to losing one’s natural way of playing and missing the target.

  1. The 28th Olympic games were held in:
  • (a) Sydney
  • (b) Seoul
  • (c) Athens
  • (d) London
  • Answer: (c) Athens
  1. How did he feel when he received the silver medal:
  • (a) absolutely great
  • (b) happy
  • (c) sense of relief
  • (d) sense of pride
  • Answer: (a) absolutely great
  1. Whenever I felt that I was getting anxious I would:
  • (a) sing a song
  • (b) smile a bit
  • (c) think of the target
  • (d) relax, crack a joke and talk to somebody
  • Answer: (d) relax, crack a joke and talk to somebody
Q6

Vocabulary Use the words given below in your…


📝 Question:

Vocabulary Use the words given below in your own sentences: 1. Accomplish: Sentence:** Hard work and determination help us accomplish our goals

💡 Solution:

  1. Aggression:
  • Sentence: Controlled aggression is necessary for a shooter to maintain focus.
  1. Target:
  • Sentence: The shooter kept his eyes completely focused on the target.
  1. Draped:
  • Sentence: The Olympic champion was draped in the national flag during the ceremony.

Q7

Pattern Who knows what Kawardha is famous for


📝 Question:

Pattern:** Who knows what Kawardha is famous for?

💡 Solution:

I know that Kawardha is famous for Bhoramdev Temple.

  1. Kawardha (Kabirdham):
  • Q: Who knows what Kawardha is famous for?
  • A: I know that Kawardha is famous for Bhoramdev Temple.

  • Column Matching:
  1. Dhanraj Pillai – Hockey
  2. Anju George – Long jump
  3. Bhaichung Bhutia – Football
  4. Mahendra Singh Dhoni – Cricket
  5. Sania Mirza – Tennis
  6. Vishwanath Anand – Chess
  7. Prakash Padukone – Badminton
  8. P.T. Usha – Athletics
  • Sentences with Underlined ‘that’ Clause:
  1. I know that Dhanraj Pillai is famous for Hockey.
  2. I know that Anju George is famous for Long jump.
  3. I know that Bhaichung Bhutia is famous for Football.
  4. I know that Mahendra Singh Dhoni is famous for Cricket.
  5. I know that Sania Mirza is famous for Tennis.
  6. I know that Vishwanath Anand is famous for Chess.
  7. I know that Prakash Padukone is famous for Badminton.
  8. I know that P.T. Usha is famous for Athletics.
Q8

Writing


📝 Question:

Writing*

💡 Solution:

#### A. Identify a famous player for games below and write a paragraph on what you like about their game:

(Games: Tennis, Cricket, Football, Badminton, Hockey)

  • Sports Person Chosen: Mahendra Singh Dhoni (Cricket)
  • Paragraph in English:

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is one of the most iconic figures in world cricket. What I admire most about his game is his extraordinary composure and calm mind under pressure, which earned him the title ‘Captain Cool’. He is renowned for his lightning-fast wicketkeeping and his powerful helicopter shots. His ability to read the game, make quick tactical decisions, and finish tough matches with confidence makes his style of play inspiring and legendary.

  • Hindi Translation:

  1. armyman: Noun
  2. shooting: Noun / Gerund / Participle
  3. proud: Adjective
  4. accomplish: Verb
  5. automatically: Adverb
Q9

Listening Activity


📝 Question:

Listening Activity*

💡 Solution:

PromptAnswer
Grand niece ofGhulam Ahmed
Opponent in Australian open (2005) third roundSerena Williams
Received a cash prize of Rs. 2 Lakhs fromK.K. Birla

(Based on Appendix-1 Lesson 17 listening text on Sania Mirza)

#### Task 1: Fill in the table using the name box:

(Box names: Ghulam Ahmed, K.K. Birla, Serena Williams, Imran Mirza)

Name of eventsYear
Won ITK women’s singles and doubles2004
1st to the 3rd round of Australian open2005
Won WTA tour events2005
Q10

Speaking Exercise Role Play Interview between a Journalist…


📝 Question:

Speaking Exercise Role Play: Interview between a Journalist and Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore Journalist: Hearty congratulations Sir! How does it feel to win India’s first individual silver medal in Olympic shooting? Rathore: Thank you! It feels absolutely great. Winning a medal for the country and making the nation proud brings immense happiness. Journalist: What kept you focused during the critical final shots? Rathore: I reminded myself to go hard at the target with full aggression and complete concentration. Rathore: Stay focused on your target, work hard with dedication, and never lose your focus and natural drive. 7. Project Work & Proverb A. Project: Famous sports persons in your locality Description: In my town, there is a state-level badminton player named Amit Sharma. I admire him because he practices diligently every morning, stays disciplined, and regularly conducts free training sessions for younger school children to encourage sports in our locality

💡 Solution:

  • Proverb: Better safe than sorry.
  • Meaning: It is wiser to be careful than to take risk.
  • Sentence Usage: You should always wear a helmet while riding a bicycle or motorcycle, because it is better safe than sorry.

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