Chapter 8: My Elder Brother (Story)
NCERT – Marigold (Class 5) | Engaging, exam-ready notes
Section 1 20 Most Important Words & Meanings (हिंदी में सरल अर्थ)
Hostel — छात्रावास
Foundation — बुनियाद/आधार
Timetable/Schedule — समय-सारिणी
Essay — निबंध
Idling — आलस/बेकार बैठना
Mastered — निपुण/कुशल होना
Punctuality — समयपालन
Algebra — बीजगणित
Geometry — रेखागणित
Examiners — परीक्षक
Experience — अनुभव
Affectionate — स्नेही/प्यार करने वाला
Respectful — आदर करने वाला
Strict — सख्त/अनुशासक
Naughty — शरारती
Responsibilities — ज़िम्मेदारियाँ
Scolding — डाँटना
Pass/Fail — उत्तीर्ण/अनुत्तीर्ण
Kite — पतंग
Gulli-danda/Kabaddi — पारंपरिक खेल
Section 2 Summary (केवल सरल हिंदी)
कहानी दो भाइयों—भैया (बड़े) और मुन्ना (छोटे)—की है। भैया मेहनत और अनुशासन पर ज़ोर देते हैं, बार-बार लिखकर पढ़ते हैं और मुन्ना को खेल छोड़कर पढ़ाई करने की सीख देते हैं। मुन्ना खेल-खेल में भी कक्षा में आगे निकल जाता है, जबकि भैया फेल हो जाते हैं। इससे भैया उदास होते हैं, पर वे समझाते हैं कि असली सफलता मेहनत, अनुशासन और अनुभव से आती है। वे बताते हैं कि माता-पिता भले कम पढ़े हों, पर अनुभव में हमसे आगे हैं, इसलिए उनका आदर करना चाहिए। अंत में दोनों में प्रेम बढ़ता है—भैया जिम्मेदारी से मुन्ना का मार्गदर्शन करते हैं और मुन्ना भी उनकी बात समझता है।
Section 3 सार (सरल हिंदी)
मेहनत और अनुभव का महत्व, बड़ों का सम्मान, और खेल-पढ़ाई में संतुलन—यही इस कहानी का संदेश है। भैया सख्त हैं पर स्नेही हैं; मुन्ना चंचल है पर सीखने को तैयार है।
Section 4 All Questions & Perfect Answers
1) What are the things that Munna liked to do?
He liked playing in the field, flying kites, marbles, kabaddi, and spending fun time with friends.
2) What did Bhaiya do all day?
He studied seriously for long hours, copied words and poems neatly, and followed a strict study routine.
3) Why was Munna not happy with the timetable Bhaiya made?
Because it had almost no time for play; Munna wanted time to enjoy games and fresh air.
4) How do you think Munna felt when his brother was so strict? Why was Bhaiya strict?
Munna felt sad and pressured. Bhaiya was strict because he believed hard work and discipline build a strong foundation for success.
5) Whose character do you like more—Munna’s or Bhaiya’s? Why? (model)
Both: Munna reminds us to be joyful; Bhaiya teaches discipline and respect. Together they show balance.
6) Do you have a timetable at school? How many periods per week for each subject?
Answer will vary by school. Example: English 6, Hindi 6, Maths 6, Science 5, SST 5, Games 3, Art 2, Music 2, Dance 1.
7) Make a timetable for yourself including study and play time (model idea).
Plan study blocks (45–60 min) with short breaks, keep 1 hour for play/exercise, and include revision and sleep by 10 pm.
8) Who has written the sample letter?
Pratap
9) To whom has the letter been written?
His mother (Ma)
10) Where is the writer of the letter?
In a hostel
11) What is the name of his hostel?
Krishna Boys’ Hostel (Model Public School, Kolkata)
12) On which date was the letter written?
10th July, 2000
13) Why did Oliver live in the orphanage?
Because he was homeless and had no parents to care for him.
14) Who was Mr Bumble?
He was the cruel owner/manager of the orphanage.
15) What meals were the boys given?
Only a bowl of watery soup, three times a day.
16) What did Oliver say to Mr Bumble?
He said, “Please sir, I want some more.”
17) The boys were always hungry although they had three meals. Why?
(i) Because the soup was never enough.
18) Find words with same meaning: (i) very hungry (para 2) (ii) to vanish (para 3)
(i) starving (ii) disappeared
19) “All the boys assembled in the cold stone hall.” “assembled” means—?
(ii) collected
20) From “assembled” remove last two letters and add one to make a school gathering time.
assembly
21) Give a suitable title to the passage.
“Oliver Asks for More”
22) Use correct form of learn/teach.
(i) Will you teach me chess?
(ii) Mr Sharma teaches Class VIII.
(iii) The students have learned about road safety.
(iv) My sister has taught me to ride a horse.
(v) I have learned some customs of India.
(vi) I learned how to cycle when I was four.
(ii) Mr Sharma teaches Class VIII.
(iii) The students have learned about road safety.
(iv) My sister has taught me to ride a horse.
(v) I have learned some customs of India.
(vi) I learned how to cycle when I was four.
23) Choose the correct words and complete the paragraph (inter-school race).
All the class V students of our school were gathering… They were going… The bus arrived and they left… The runners were taken… The runners took their positions. Sir blew the whistle. One student ran fast and came first. Everyone did their best and our school won the trophy. Everyone felt joyous.
24) Fill in the blanks with for or since.
(i) I have lived in this house since I was a baby.
(ii) This big jar has been in our family for many years.
(iii) The old banyan tree has been there for the last 200 years.
(iv) Nobody has seen him since yesterday.
(ii) This big jar has been in our family for many years.
(iii) The old banyan tree has been there for the last 200 years.
(iv) Nobody has seen him since yesterday.
Practice chips:
discipline
respect elders
for vs since
learn vs teach