CG Board Class 8 English Reader Chapter 18 Solutions: Dancing On (नृत्य जारी है) – 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 18 Solutions: Dancing On (नृत्य जारी है) in Bilingual Format (English & Hindi Medium).


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Q1

Reading Comprehension A Answer the following questions


📝 Question:

Reading Comprehension* A. Answer the following questions

💡 Solution:

(i) What were the strange words introduced to the audience in Washington?**

The strange words introduced to the audience in Washington were ‘Alarippu’, ‘shabdam’, ‘varnam’, and ‘padam’.

(ii) What did Sudha always do before her performances?

Sudha always explained each item before she began her dance so the audience could understand the emotion (bhava), melody (raga), and rhythm (tala) of Bharatanatyam.

(iii) How did Sudha lose her leg?

Sudha was injured in a road accident near Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu. Due to improper local treatment, her injuries caught a gangrenous infection, forcing doctors in Chennai to amputate her right leg about eight centimeters below the knee.

(iv) Why did Sudha say “My dream will come true” when she met Dr. Pramod Sethi?

Sudha said this because Dr. Pramod Sethi was the developer of the ‘Jaipur Foot’, an artificial limb that gave her a practical way to balance, walk, and eventually dance again.

(v) What was the turning point in Sudha’s life?

The turning point in Sudha’s life came when a Hyderabad producer made a Telugu film named ‘Mayuri’ based on her inspiring life story, casting her as the main lead.

(vi) Sudha Chandran says towards the end of the lesson, “I do feel thrilled”. Identify why she feels so?

She felt thrilled because thousands of fan letters expressed that her story inspired them and gave them new hope in life, proving that her message of perseverance had reached people’s hearts.

(vii) How did Sudha get the opportunity to act in films?

A film producer from Hyderabad decided to make a film on her life and cast Sudha herself in the lead role. The huge success of the film ‘Mayuri’ led to its Hindi remake ‘Nache Mayuri’, launching her career as an actress.

  • (i) In a road accident Sudha lost her right hand. -> [ False ]
  • (ii) She again came back with her new dance item. -> [ True ]
  • (iii) She hasn’t worked in any film. -> [ False ]
  • (iv) She has given performances only in foreign countries. -> [ False ]
  • (v) People wrote that they were not inspired by her success stories. -> [ False ]

(i) While performing, Sudha wore:

  • (a) Modern costume
  • (b) Traditional costume
  • (c) Western costume
  • Answer: (b) Traditional costume

(ii) She worked for the film:

  • (a) Nache Mayuri
  • (b) Arunima
  • (c) Gajagamini
  • Answer: (a) Nache Mayuri

(iii) Before Sudha was 17 years of age, she had given performances:

  • (a) more than 70
  • (b) less than 80
  • (c) more than 80
  • Answer: (c) more than 80

(iv) Sudha made a historic comeback on:

  • (a) 15 October 1983
  • (b) 1 January 1982
  • (c) 28 January 1984
  • Answer: (c) 28 January 1984

(v) Sudha Chandran was inspired by:

  • (a) Helen Keller
  • (b) Elena John
  • (c) Valentina Tereskova
  • Answer: (a) Helen Keller
  1. (b) Sudha explains each item to the audience before she begins her dance.
  2. (a) Sudha’s right leg was amputated after a road accident.
  3. (c) Sudha acquires a Jaipur foot and makes her comeback.
  4. (d) Sudha gives her first comeback recital in Mumbai.
  5. (g) Sudha’s father touched her feet as a token of respect.
  6. (f) Sudha acts in ‘Nache Mayuri’, a film based on her own life.
  7. (e) Sudha receives a note of congratulations from a young girl after her performance in Washington.
Q2

Vocabulary


📝 Question:

Vocabulary*

💡 Solution:

#### A. Make a word list related to the given central word:

  1. STAGE:
  • Words: Curtain, Lights, Music, Audience, Microphone, Performance, Costume, Artist
  • Hindi: , , , , , , ,
  1. HOSPITAL:
  • Words: Doctor, Nurse, Medicines, Patient, Bed, Ambulance, Operation, Injection
  • Hindi: , , , , , , ,

(Box words: defeats, amputate, historical, miracle, costume)

(i) Rashmi wore a new costume for the party.

(ii) Rahim was injured and the doctors were forced to amputate his right hand.

(iii) I visited many historical places in India.

(iv) The Indian team defeats the South African team in the hockey match.

(v) It is only a miracle that Seema once again is able to see this beautiful world.

  • Across:
  • (1) One who performs a dance on the stage: DANCER
  • (2) An act that does not follow the laws of nature: MIRACLE
  • (3) Completed successfully: ACCOMPLISHED
  • (4) To cut off a part of the body: AMPUTATE
  • Down:
  • (5) People who come to see a performance: AUDIENCE
  • (6) Showing respect: TRIBUTE
  • (7) Surprising / Inspiring: AMAZING
WordCorrect MeaningHindi Meaning
2. Clarifiedto make clear
3. Simplifiedto make simple
4. Rectifiedto correct
5. Certifiedto attest formally
6. Purifiedto make pure / free from impurities
Q3

Grammar Task Change Rajus direct questions to the…


📝 Question:

Grammar Task: Change Raju’s direct questions to the village boy into Indirect Speech. Example: Direct: Raju said to the boy, “What is your name?” Indirect: Raju asked the boy what his name was. 1. Direct: Raju said to the boy, “Where do you live?” Indirect Answer: *Raju asked the boy where he lived

💡 Solution:

  1. Direct: Raju said to the boy, “Which class do you study?”
  • Indirect Answer: Raju asked the boy which class he studied in.
  1. Direct: Raju said to the boy, “Where is your school?”
  • Indirect Answer: Raju asked the boy where his school was.
  1. Direct: Raju said to the boy, “How do you go to school?”
  • Indirect Answer: Raju asked the boy how he went to school.

Q4

Writing


📝 Question:

Writing*

💡 Solution:

#### A. Complete the Bio-data of Teejan Bai using the passage given in the text:

  1. Name: Teejan Bai
  2. Father’s Name: Chunuk Lal Pardhi
  3. Date of Birth: 24th April 1956
  4. Place of Birth: Ganiyari Village, Bhilai, Chhattisgarh
  5. Specialisation: Pandavani Folk Singing (Kapalik style)
  6. Awards:

6.1 Padmashri

6.2 Sangeet Natak Akademi Award

6.3 Padma Bhushan

6.4 Padma Vibhushan

  • Character Sketch Paragraph:

Teejan Bai is an epitome of determination, courage, and artistic passion. Despite coming from a poor adivasi family and facing strong social resistance from her mother and society against girls performing folk music, she remained adamant. Her father’s support and her inner determination pushed her to overcome all obstacles. Her devotion to Pandavani art, relentless hard work, and humility made her an internationally acclaimed artist honoured with India’s highest civilian awards.

  • Hindi Translation:
Q5

Listening Activity Appendix1 Lesson 18 Based on the…


📝 Question:

Listening Activity (Appendix-1 Lesson 18) (Based on the passage in Appendix-1 about the boy buying a puppy at a pet shop) Answer orally/in short words as instructed: 1. **What was the colour of the puppy sitting in the corner?

💡 Solution:

White**

Five puppies (Four together and one white puppy sitting in the corner)

Because it was lame

Rs. 50/- (The clue words are: “Price of each of them was Rs. 50/-” and “why don’t you want to buy a good one for the same price?”)

Rs. 10/- (Since he already had Rs. 40 in his pocket)

Because the boy himself wore a leg brace and understood the puppy’s need for love and empathy.

Q6

Speaking Activity


📝 Question:

Speaking Activity*

💡 Solution:

S. No.Name of ArtistRelated Art FormHindi Meaning
2.Devdas BanjarePanthi Dance
3.Punaram NishadVedmati Pandavani
4.Anuj SharmaFolk Acting and Singing
5.Mamata ChandrakarChhattisgarhi Folk Music

#### Discussion Topic: Overcoming Obstacles with Determination

  • Student A: “Sudha Chandran’s life teaches us that physical limitations cannot stop us if we have strong willpower.”
  • Student B: “Yes, her quote ‘The seed of achievement lies in the human mind’ is truly inspiring for everyone facing challenges.”

### *7. Project Work

#### Task: List of famous artists in Chhattisgarhi locality and their related art:


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