Lesson-10 The River of Hope

STD-V SUB: English

New words

1. celebrated
2. peninsula
3. drought
4. gripped
5. perspire
6. meditate
7. inseparable
8. unaffected
9. submerged
10. environmentalist
11. stress
12. rift

Gleaning Words

1. celebrated-worshipped
2. peninsula- land surrounded by water on all sides except one
3. drought- a long period of time when there is little or no rain
4. gripped-took hold of
5. perspire- sweat heavily
6. meditate- sit in a silent and deeply calm state
7. submerged—completely covered with water
8. benefits- advantages
9. stress-give importance to an idea or fact

Answer the following

1. What do people believe about the Narmada’s birth?

Ans- People believe that the Narmada was born after people prayed to Lord Shiva to
save them from the drought.

2. How did the Narmada get its name according to the legend?
Ans-. Lord Shiva named the river Narmada, which means ‘bringer of hope’.

3. What threatens the existence of the Narmada today?

Ans- The various dam projects that have been planned along with pollution and the
constant cutting of trees, threaten the existence of the Narmada.
4.Why are plans being made to change the course of the river?

Ans- Plans are being made to change the course of the river to provide water and
electricity to the state of Gujarat and Rajasthan.

5.What might happen if the dams are built?

Ans- Vast area of forests and agricultural lands will be submerged in water and the
adivasis will lose their land.

6) Why is the lesson called the River of Hope?

Ans: The lesson is called the River of Hope because no one is sure that what the future
holds for the river, will it flow in it’s natural course or will it be dammed?