CG SCERT (Chhattisgarh Board) Class 8 English Reader Solutions | 2026-27 Official Edition
Complete 100% textbook-grounded CG Board Class 8 English Reader Chapter 9 Solutions: Beats in Memoir (यादों की धड़कन) in Bilingual Format (English & Hindi Medium).
InText Questions
आप पंथी नृत्य के बारे में क्या जानते…
(i) What do you know about Panthi Dance? Share it with your classmates.**
Panthi Dance is a world-famous folk dance form of Chhattisgarh that belongs to the Satnami community. It is performed as a medium to honour Guru Ghasidasji.
(ii) What was Devdas Banjare’s contribution towards Panthi Dance?
Devdas Banjare popularized Panthi Dance globally, showcased the cultural heritage of his state on international platforms, and toured over 60 countries during his 30-year career.
(iii) Why did Devdas Banjare stop playing kabaddi?
Devdas Banjare had to stop playing kabaddi because of an injury sustained during a match.
(iv) According to Banjare, what is the most important responsibility of any person?
According to Banjare, the most important responsibility of individuals is to maintain their body and health so as to properly use God’s gift to do good and discharge their duties correctly.
(v) Name a film in which Banjare acted.
Devdas Banjare acted in the movie ‘Charandas Chor’ directed by Shyam Benegal.
Reading Comprehension A Answer the following questions
देवदास बंजारे किसलिए प्रसिद्ध हैं
(1) What is Devdas Banjare famous for?**
Devdas Banjare is famous for popularizing Chhattisgarh’s Panthi dance form across the world and bringing global acclaim to Indian folk art.
(2) How did Banjare get exposed to Panthi?
Banjare was exposed to Panthi by a twist of fate when a match injury forced him to stop playing kabaddi, leading him to shift his focus to Panthi dance.
(3) Which community is famous for its Panthi tradition?
The Satnami community of Chhattisgarh is famous for its Panthi tradition.
(4) Why does the community cherish the dance form so much?
The community cherishes Panthi dance because it is the medium through which they honour their Guru, Guru Ghasidasji, and display their rich cultural legacy.
(5) Name some popular ‘Mudras’ in Panthi.
Some popular Mudras in Panthi are ‘Jai Sthamb’, ‘Dharti Pranam’ (invocation to the land), and ‘Phool Arpan’ (offering flowers).
(6) Explain in detail the costume of a Panthi dancer.
The costume of a Panthi dancer comprises a ‘Dhoti & Kurta’, ‘Ghungroo’ tied around the ankles, and a ‘Kanthi’ (garland made of Tulsi beads) worn around the neck.
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
| S. No. | Question | Answer (Phrase) | Hindi Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2. | Who was Devdas Banjare? | Famous Panthi artist | |
| 3. | What is a ‘Mudra’? | Dance posture gesture | / |
| 4. | To which community does Panthi belong? | Satnami community | |
| 5. | Which film did Banjare act in? | Charandas Chor |
#### A. Complete the table with information given in the lesson (Answer in phrases):
| S. No. | Word | Word + Suffix | : |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Acknowledge | Acknowledged | |
| 2. | Discharge | Discharged | |
| 6. | Strength | Strengthen | |
| 7. | Play | Played | |
| 11. | Fright | Frighten | |
| 13. | Awake | Awaken | |
| 14. | Start | Started | |
| 15. | Surprise | Surprised |
- Strengthen: Daily exercise helps to strengthen our body muscles.
- Encouraged: The teacher encouraged the students to participate in cultural activities.
- Displayed: The dancers displayed great energy on stage.
- Raised: Phool Singh Banjare raised Devdas Banjare as a child.
- Started: The show started on time in the auditorium.
(Box words: Energy, Mandar, Charandas Chor, Shyam Benegal, Guru Ghasidasji, Phool Singh Banjare)
(1) Devdas Banjare has acted in the film Charandas Chor by Shyam Benegal.
(2) Instruments such as the Mandar accompany the artistes in their performance.
(3) The dancers’ Energy is very important in Panthi.
(4) The Satnamis regard Guru Ghasidasji as their Guru.
(5) Phool Singh Banjare raised Banjare as a child.
Grammar
Grammar
#### A. Frame sentences using the phrases given in the box (about childhood challenges):
- I had to help my father in the fields.
- Hindi:
- I had to work in a shop to earn some money.
- Hindi:
- I had to work hard to get through the board exam.
- Hindi:
- I had to go on foot for six km to get to school.
- Hindi:
- I had to help my mother to cook food.
- Hindi:
- I had to take care of my youngest sister at home.
- Hindi:
- I had to arrange flowers for my grandmother for worship.
- Hindi:
- I had to fetch water from long distance.
- Hindi:
- I had to study in dim light of earthen lamp in my hut.
- Hindi:
- I had to take animals to jungle for grazing.
- Hindi:
- When I was a child, I had to help my father in the fields.
- When I was a child, I had to work in a shop to earn some money.
- When I was a child, I had to work hard to get through the board exam.
- When I was a child, I had to go on foot for six km to get to school.
- When I was a child, I had to help my mother to cook food.
- When I was a child, I had to take care of my youngest sister at home.
- When I was a child, I had to arrange flowers for my grandmother for worship.
- When I was a child, I had to fetch water from long distance.
- When I was a child, I had to study in dim light of earthen lamp in my hut.
- When I was a child, I had to take animals to jungle for grazing.
Writing A Identify qualities of a good dancer…
लेखन कार्य
- Name: Devdas Banjare
- Father’s Name: Bodhram (Raised by Phool Singh Banjare)
- Date of Birth: 1st January 1937
- Place of Birth: Sakra Village, Dhamtari District, Chhattisgarh
- Work Experience: Worked as a dance teacher in the education department of Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP); performed with Habib Tanvir’s New Theatre; acted in Shyam Benegal’s film ‘Charandas Chor’; performed in Bharat Utsav and toured over 60 countries across 30 years.
- Awards Received: Chief Minister’s Gold Medal (1972), President’s Gold Medal (1975), and numerous other felicitations.
Listening Activity Appendix1 Lesson 9
Listening Activity Appendix1 Lesson 9
(Based on the passage in Appendix-1 about Albert Einstein)
#### Fill in the blanks:
(a) Albert Einstein was born on March 14, 1879 in the German city of Ulm.
- Hindi: 14 1879
(b) Children found Einstein boring as a child and he preferred to play by himself with mechanical toys.
- Hindi: * *
(c) Einstein did not like the strictness of his school.
- Hindi: /
(d) His first job was as a teacher. He later secured a job in a private company.
- Hindi: **
(e) He developed the Theory of Relativity and The Photo Electric Effect and won the Nobel prize for Physics.
- Hindi: * *
Speaking Activity Discussion Teejan Bai vs Devdas Banjare
Speaking Activity Discussion Teejan Bai vs Devdas Banjare
| Point | Devdas Banjare (Panthi) | Teejan Bai (Pandvani) |
|---|---|---|
| *Similarity 2 | Toured world-wide to represent folk art. | Performed all over the world. |
| *Dissimilarity 1 | Panthi dance artiste. | Pandvani folk singer/performer. |
| *Dissimilarity 2 | Shifted from sports (kabaddi) after injury. | Overcame family/mother’s resistance to sing. |
(Comparison based on the text reading passage on Teejan Bai)
#### Similarities and Dissimilarities Table:
- Hindi Explanation:
### *8. Project Work
#### Task: Describe any local dance form of Chhattisgarh:
(a) Costume:
Dancers wear traditional Chhattisgarhi attire. Men wear Dhoti, Kurta, and colorful turbans, while women wear traditional red-bordered Saree (Lugda) with ethnic silver jewelry and flowers in their hair.
(b) Mudras:
Dancers form a circle, hold each other’s waist or hands, and bend forward and backward rhythmically to synchronize with the drumbeats, symbolizing unity and harvest joy.
(c) Musical Instruments:
Instruments used include Mandar (Dholak), Jhunjhuna, Timki, and Manjira.
- Hindi Translation: