Class 7 Chapter 1 “The Day the River Spoke” Question Answers NCERT Book Poorvi

“The Day the River Spoke” Question and Answers are given here to help students of CBSE class 7 studying NCERT English textbook ‘Poorvi’ for Grade 7. These NCERT Solutions include intext-questions and chapter end exercises.

Intext-questions & Answers of the Chapter “The Day the River Spoke”

In the English Textbook ‘Poorvi’ for Grade 7, such questions are asked under the headings – ‘Let us do these activities before we read.’ and ‘Let us discuss’.

Intext-questions are the questions given either before or along with the main text of the chapter. They help in comprehending the understanding of the chapter content. As one proceeds in the chapter, such questions come up from time to time.

Intext-questions & Answers – Page 1

Let us do these activities before we read.

I. Close your eyes and quietly listen to the sounds around you for a minute.

1. Are they trying to tell you something?

Answer:
Yes, the sounds around us can tell us many things.
For example, birds chirping tell us it is morning.
Leaves rustling tell us that the wind is blowing.
A school bell tells us it is time for class or break.

2. Do you think the things around you also listen to you all day long?

Answer:
It feels nice to think that the trees, the river, and even the wind listen to us.
Maybe they enjoy hearing us laugh, sing, and talk.

II Jahnavi was a bright young girl who lived with her parents and three brothers in a coastal village in India. Her parents worked on the farm. She had a dream.

1. What could that dream be?

Answer:
Jahnavi’s dream could be to study hard and become a great person one day — like a teacher, a scientist, or a doctor.

OR

Maybe she dreamed of going to school in a big town. Or she dreamed of understanding the river’s voice and telling its story to others.

2. How could she make her dream come true?

Answer:
She could make her dream come true by working hard, studying well, helping her parents, and never giving up.

OR

• By studying hard every day.
• By asking her parents to send her to school.
• By talking to her teacher or village elders for guidance.

3. What is your dream? What can you do to make your dream come true?

(Sample answer for students)
My dream is to become a doctor.
I will study hard, read my books daily, listen to my teachers and parents, and never lose hope.

OR

My dream is to become a teacher.
I will read many books. I will help my classmates learn. I will never give up, even if something is hard.

Intext-questions & Answers – Page 3

Let us discuss

1. What was Jahnavi’s dream? Was it important to her? Why?

Ans:
Jahnavi’s dream was to go to school and learn to read, just like her brother Ettan and her sister Meena.

Yes, it was very important to her because she was curious and asked many “whys” about the world.
She wanted to know many things about the world, like why spiders are yellow, why bamboo trees make sounds, and how fishes turn into frogs.
She wanted to learn and understand everything around her.

2. Do you think the river can help her in fulfilling her dream? How?

Ans:
Yes, the river can help her by giving her courage and hope.

• When she feels scared or alone, the river’s voice reminds her not to give up.
• The river listens to her and talks to her kindly, giving her confidence.
• It shares secrets (like the path of the moon) and answers her “whys.”
• By guiding her and keeping her company, the river makes her feel brave enough to follow her dream.

By listening to the river, Jahnavi feels stronger and may find a way to follow her dream of going to school.

Intext-questions – Page 7

Let us discuss

Complete the table given below with Jahnavi’s questions in Column 1 and the River’s answers in Column 2. Check your answers with the teacher.

Answers:

Here’s the fully completed table:

NCERT Class 7 Book ‘Poorvi’| Answers to chapter-end exercises of ‘The Day the River Spoke’

Let us think and reflect

I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow.

1. “You shouldn’t cry, you know,” the voice went on. “And you really shouldn’t be scared, when you
have been coming here to see me every day, well, almost every day.” She was puzzled. It was such a voice, like the river. It couldn’t be the river! “Well, tell me all about it,” said the River, for it was the River. “I’ve got to hurry to reach the sea, you know.”

(i) Complete the sentence with the correct option from those given in the brackets.

The tone of the River in the given extract is ______.
(assuring/sympathising)

Ans: → assuring.
(Reason: The River is speaking softly and trying to make Jahnavi feel better.)

(ii) Select a phrase from the extract which shows that Jahnavi was a frequent visitor to the spot.

Ans: Phrase → “you have been coming here to see me every day, well, almost every day.”

(iii) Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.

The use of an exclamation mark at the end of the line, ‘It couldn’t be the river!’ expresses ______.

A. excitement B. hesitation C. irritation D. disbelief

Ans: → D. disbelief
(Reason: Jahnavi was surprised and could not believe that the River was speaking.)

(iv) Choose three qualities of the River highlighted in the extract from the words in the box given below.

Ans: Qualities: → affectionate, thoughtful, kind-hearted
(Reason: The River talks to Jahnavi kindly, understands her feelings, and supports her.)

2. “Can I do something?” asked Jahnavi. “Well, it’s up to you,” said the River. “Seems to me little girls can do as much as little boys—they swim as fast as little boys. You just slip along one morning and sit there in the school and listen to what’s going on, and maybe the teacher will let you stay.”

“I couldn’t,” gasped Jahnavi. “I couldn’t! They’d scare me! They’d chase me out.”

(i) Complete the sentence with an appropriate reason.

According to the River, there was no difference between girls and boys because ______.

Ans: → little girls can do as much as little boys – they can swim as fast as boys.

(ii) Identify whether the following statement is true or false.

The River encourages Jahnavi to have faith in herself and fulfill her desire to go to school.

Ans: → True
(The River encourages Jahnavi to believe in herself and try to fulfill her wish to go to school.)

(iii) Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.

When the River suggests that Jahnavi should ‘slip along’, it means that she should move ______.
A. quickly
B. casually
C. quietly
D. confidently

Ans: → C. quietly

(iv) What does the repetition of the phrase I couldn’t, tell us?

Ans: → It shows that Jahnavi was very scared and nervous about going to school without permission.

II Answer the following questions.

1. Why does the writer describe different aspects of nature in great detail at the beginning of the story? Why do you think the writer does this?
2. How did the River know so much about Jahnavi?
3. Jahnavi says, “And I’m so old now, they’ll never let me go.” What can you infer about Jahnavi and the school from this line?
4. Why did the River laugh when Jahnavi said she would be scared at school?
5. Why should Jahnavi follow the River’s advice?
6. How does the conversation between Jahnavi and the River make the story more appealing?
7. What is the main message that the writer intends to convey?

Answers:

Two sets of answers are provided here to assist Class 7 students studying the English textbook “Poorvi.” Students can either use these answers or create their own.

Set 1 of Answers:

1. Why does the writer describe different aspects of nature in great detail at the beginning of the story? Why do you think the writer does this?

Answer:
The writer describes nature in detail to show the beauty and peacefulness of the place where Jahnavi spends her time.
It also helps us feel how close Jahnavi is to nature and prepares us for the magical moment when the River speaks.

2. How did the River know so much about Jahnavi?

Answer:
The River knew so much about Jahnavi because she came to the riverside almost every day. The River watched her, listened to her, and understood her feelings.

3. Jahnavi says, “And I’m so old now, they’ll never let me go.” What can you infer about Jahnavi and the school from this line?

Answer:
It shows that Jahnavi was very eager to study but had waited for many years. It also shows that in her village, children usually started school when they were much younger.

4. Why did the River laugh when Jahnavi said she would be scared at school?

Answer:
The River laughed because it knew Jahnavi was a brave girl.
She was not scared of lizards, snakes, or noisy trains, so there was no reason to be scared of going to school.

5. Why should Jahnavi follow the River’s advice?

Answer:
Jahnavi should follow the River’s advice because it encouraged her to be brave and take the first step toward her dream of going to school and learning new things.

6. How does the conversation between Jahnavi and the River make the story more appealing?

Answer:
The conversation makes the story magical and interesting. It shows Jahnavi’s feelings, dreams, and fears in a fun way, and the River acts like a wise and caring friend.

7. What is the main message that the writer intends to convey?

Answer:
The main message is that everyone, including girls, should get a chance to learn and follow their dreams. It also teaches us to be brave and take the first step, even when we feel scared.

Set 2 of Answers:

1. Why does the writer describe different aspects of nature in great detail at the beginning of the story?

Answer:

• To help us see, hear, and feel the river and its surroundings in our mind.
• It makes the story more alive and shows how connected Jahnavi is with nature.

2. How did the River know so much about Jahnavi?

Answer:

• Because Jahnavi came there almost every day.
• The River “listened” to her tears and her words.

3. Jahnavi says, “And I’m so old now, they’ll never let me go.” What can you infer about Jahnavi and the school from this line?

Answer:

• Jahnavi is older (about ten) and still not in school.
• It shows that her family thinks she is too big or too busy helping at home to learn.

4. Why did the River laugh when Jahnavi said she would be scared at school?

Answer:

Because Jahnavi was not afraid of big things (like snakes or trains), so being scared of school seemed surprising to the River.

5. Why should Jahnavi follow the River’s advice?

Answer:

• The River is kind and wise.
• It believes in her and knows she can be brave.
• Its advice gives her hope and courage.

6. How does the conversation between Jahnavi and the River make the story more appealing?

Answer:

• It brings the river to life as a talking friend.
• It shows Jahnavi’s feelings and questions in a natural way.
• It adds magic and teaches lessons through their gentle talk.

7. What is the main message that the writer intends to convey?

Answer:

• With courage and determination, we can reach our dreams.
• Every child—boy or girl—has the right to learn.
• Kind words and support help us believe in ourselves.

Let us learn

I. You have learnt that naming words are called nouns and only proper nouns begin with a capital letter. Why has the author used a capital letter for the ‘River’ even when it is a common noun?
(Clue: Has the River been given qualities of a human being?)

Answer:
The author has used a capital letter for the word ‘River’ because in the story, the River is given human qualities like talking, laughing, and giving advice.
It is treated like a person (a living character), not just water.
When something non-living is made to act like a person, it is given a capital letter, just like a proper noun.

II There are a few words related to sound in the text. Pick the words from the text and write them next to the correct definition.

1. made a high-pitched piercing sound
2. to cause liquid to strike or fall on something
3. a low continuous background noise
4. cry with loud uncontrollable gasps
5. to make a soft dry sound, like paper or leaves moving
6. took a short quick breath through the mouth due to surprise, pain or shock
7. shaking rapidly to make continuous short, sharp sounds
8. making a lot of noise
9. made a long, high cry, usually because of pain or sadness

Answer:

Now, fill in the blanks with suitable sound words from exercise (II).

The classroom grew (i) _____ as the students noticed the teacher carrying the answer papers. As the teacher turned the pages with a (ii) _____ the children (iii) _____ Someone (iv) _____ wondering what comments awaited. in frustration, and the (v) _____ of the students steadily increased. Finally, when the teacher praised the students for their excellent performance, the students (vi) _____ with excitement.

Answers:

The classroom grew (i) noisy as the students noticed the teacher carrying the answer papers.
As the teacher turned the pages with a (ii) rustle, the children (iii) gasped, wondering what comments awaited. Someone (iv) wailed in frustration, and the (v) murmuring of the students steadily increased.
Finally, when the teacher praised the students for their excellent performance, the students (vi) shrieked with excitement.

III The word ‘catamaran’ is used in the text. The word originates from Tamil language ‘kattu maram’ meaning ‘tied wood’.

Find out the meanings of these words. From which Indian language these words were borrowed. An example has been given.

Answer:

IV. Chandu, the fisherman, has a catamaran that the River preferred to a ship. Given below are some boats that are used in different parts of our country.

(i) Which one would you like to travel in?

Ans: I would prefer a ‘shikara’ boat.

(ii) Make a colourful drawing of a boat that you would like to travel in

Answer: Draw yourself. Here’s a picture drawn just for you, “dear” 😊:

V Solve the crossword puzzle based on words related to water transport.

Answer:

Across

1. SHIP — a large vessel used for transporting goods or passengers by sea
2. BOAT — a small vessel for travelling on water
3. RAFT — a flat floating structure for travelling across water
4. STEAMER — a boat or ship driven by steam

Down

5. CANOE — a small, light, narrow boat, moved using a paddle
6. TUGBOAT — a boat with a powerful engine used to pull large ships
7. YACHT — a boat with sails, used for travelling for pleasure (rhymes with “cot”)

VI Read the highlighted words in the following lines from the text.

Now, fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions given within the brackets.

Jahnavi takes the River’s advice and goes to school. On her first day 1. _____ (at/in/on) school, Jahnavi stood nervously 2. _____ (in/ outside/above) the gate, clutching her bag close to her. The bell rang and she hurried 3. _____ (outside/through/inside) the bustling classroom. She found a seat 4. _____ (among/between/from) two friendly classmates. The teacher greeted them warmly and started the lesson 5. _____ (about/in/for) numbers. Jahnavi listened attentively, feeling excited 6. _____ (at/about/for) the new adventure ahead.

Answer:

1. at school
2. outside the gate
3. inside the bustling classroom
4. between two friendly classmates
5. about numbers
6. about the new adventure ahead

VII Read the highlighted words in the following sentence from the text.

Fill in the blanks with prepositions or adverbs.

1. The cat jumped ___ the table. (preposition)
2. The children played ___ until dark. (adverb)
3. She quickly ran ___ the park. (preposition)
4. The helicopter was hovering ___. (adverb)
5. We were just walking ___, chatting. (adverb)
6. After thoroughly wiping his shoes, he stepped ___. (adverb)
7. She drove slowly ___ the sharp curve. (preposition)
8. He placed the keys ___ the mat before leaving. (preposition)

Answers:

1. The cat jumped on the table. (preposition)
2. The children played outside until dark. (adverb)
3. She quickly ran through the park. (preposition)
4. The helicopter was hovering above. (adverb)
5. We were just walking along, chatting. (adverb)
6. After thoroughly wiping his shoes, he stepped inside. (adverb)
7. She drove slowly around the sharp curve. (preposition)
8. He placed the keys on the mat before leaving. (preposition)

Let us listen

I   Read the words given in the box below. You will listen to five people speak about school life. As you listen, circle the words that are used by the speakers. There are two words you do not need. (Transcript for the teacher on pg. 39 )

Answer:

Note: This question contains an error – it incorrectly states, “There are two words you do not need,” as there are several words that do not appear in the prescribed transcript. The answers provided here are based on the transcript currently published in the Class 7 English NCERT textbook ‘Poorvi’ on page 39.

1. Homemaker – mentioned by the Father (Speaker i)
2. Principal – Speaker v is the Principal
3. Careers – mentioned by the Father (Speaker i)
4. Books – mentioned by the Student (Speaker iv)
5. Desks – not mentioned
6. Lawyer – not mentioned
7. Posters – not mentioned
8. Advertisements – not mentioned
9. Newspapers – not mentioned
10. Marriage – not mentioned

✅ So, the words to be circled are:
Homemaker, Principal, Careers, Books

II  You will once again listen to the five speakers. As you listen, match each statement 1–7 to each speaker (i)–(v). There are two statements that you do not need.

Answer:

Note: The questions contain some flaws, as there are three statements, not two, that do not match any speaker. We have considered this and provided our answer accordingly.

So the matched correct answers are:

• 1 → Speaker (v)
• 3 → Speaker (i)
• 4 → Speaker (iv)
• 7 → Speaker (iii)

Statements 2, 5, and 6 are not needed.

Let us speak

I. Read the sentence given below.

“Dear, dear! What’s the matter? … You shouldn’t cry, you know. And you really shouldn’t be scared, when you have been coming here to see me every day, well, almost every day.”

The River spoke to Jahnavi in a ‘sleepy’ voice. Work in pairs and takem turns to speak the same sentence in ‘other’ voices. Some hints are given below.

Answer:

Students need to attempt this on their own, as it requires the use of auditory faculties. We are providing only words as hints to describe the tone in various situations mentioned in the question.
This activity helps children understand how tone and emotion change the meaning of the same words.

Base sentence to practice:

“Dear, dear! What’s the matter? … You shouldn’t cry, you know. And you really shouldn’t be scared, when you have been coming here to see me every day, well, almost every day.”

1. Happy voice
   (Tone: cheerful and friendly)
2. Surprised voice
   (Tone: a little shocked and amazed)
3. Angry voice
   (Tone: strict and irritated)
4. Scared voice
   “(Tone: shaky and nervous)
5. Sad voice
   (Tone: soft and emotional)
6. Worried voice
   (Tone: caring and anxious)

Here is a table to help more on this speaking activity:

II.  Janhavi asks the River for advice and the River gives advice. Read the given situations and work in pairs to ask for and give advice. Take turns to change your roles. Use the prompts given below.

Answer:

Students should attempt this exercise themselves.
Here we are giving sample answers:

Here’s how students can ask for and give advice for each situation using the prompts provided:

Situation (i)

Problem: You wish to play football at school but it has an all-boys’ team only.

Asking for advice:
I really want to play football, but the problem is it’s only a boys’ team. What do you think I should do?

Giving advice:
I think you should talk to your teacher and ask if they can make a mixed team or start a girls’ team.
OR
“I think you should talk to the coach and ask if you can join practice. If I were you, I would show him how well you play at recess.”

Situation (ii)

Problem: You have been unable to score well in Mathematics due to nervousness during exams.

Asking for advice:
I get very nervous during exams and can’t do well in Mathematics. Do you think I should ask the teacher for help?

Giving advice:
Why don’t you practise with a friend or do some extra worksheets at home? That might help you feel more confident.
OR
“Why don’t you practise under timed conditions at home? The best thing to do is solve one extra problem each day to build confidence.”

Situation (iii)

Problem: You really enjoy music classes but do not get enough time to practise for it.

Asking for advice:
The problem is that I love music but don’t get time to practise. What would you do in my position?

Giving advice:
If I were you, I would talk to my parents and try to make a time-table so you can practise a little every day.
OR
“If I were you, I would ask your teacher for a five-minute practice slot after class each day. I think you should also set aside ten minutes at home.”

Situation (iv)

Problem: You cannot see the blackboard clearly from the last bench.

Asking for advice:
I have a problem seeing the board from the last bench. I’d appreciate your advice on this issue.

Giving advice:
The best thing to do is to politely ask the teacher if you can sit closer to the front.
OR
“The best thing to do is ask the teacher to move you a seat forward. Why don’t you explain politely that you can’t read from the back?”

Let us Write

Answers:

Two sample paragraphs are given below:

Sample 1 of descriptive paragraph based on the “Observing Nature” activity.

Title: A Walk in the Garden

Every day, I see bright green trees, colourful flowers, and birds flying in the blue sky. I find it very interesting that each flower has a different shape and colour—red, yellow, purple, and white. The butterflies dance from one flower to another, and I love how their wings shine in the sunlight.

I like the way the wind moves the leaves and makes a soft sound. I feel happy and peaceful as I watch the birds chirping and flying together. The sky looks so big and calm above the trees.

I want to tell you that nature is full of beauty. My advice to all is—spend time outside, listen to the sounds, look around, and enjoy the little things. Nature can teach us to stay calm and feel joy.

Translated into Hindi:

शीर्षक: बाग में एक सैर

Here is the Hindi version of the same paragraph to help students.

हर दिन मैं हरे-भरे पेड़, रंग-बिरंगे फूल और नीले आकाश में उड़ते पक्षियों को देखता हूँ। मुझे यह बहुत रोचक लगता है कि हर फूल का रंग और आकार अलग होता है—लाल, पीला, बैंगनी और सफेद। तितलियाँ एक फूल से दूसरे फूल पर नाचती हैं और उनकी चमकती पंख धूप में बहुत सुंदर लगती है।

मुझे हवा में हिलते पत्तों की आवाज़ अच्छी लगती है। जब मैं चिड़ियों को चहचहाते और उड़ते हुए देखता हूँ, तो मुझे बहुत शांति और खुशी मिलती है। आसमान पेड़ों के ऊपर बहुत शांत और नीला दिखाई देता है।

मैं आपसे कहना चाहता हूँ कि प्रकृति बहुत सुंदर है। मेरी सलाह है—प्रकृति को ध्यान से देखो, सुनो और उसका आनंद लो। यह हमें शांति और सच्ची खुशी का अनुभव कराती है।

Sample 2 of descriptive paragraph based on the “Observing Nature” activity.

Title: A Morning in the Garden

Every morning, I walk in the garden near my house. I see green grass shining with dew, and the soft breeze makes the leaves dance. The birds sing sweet songs, and butterflies fly happily around the flowers. The flowers are red, yellow, pink, and white. I find it very interesting that each flower has a different smell and colour.

I like this time because it makes me feel fresh and happy. I feel as if nature is smiling at me.

I want to tell everyone that nature is our best friend. My advice to all is to take care of plants and enjoy the beauty around you.

शीर्षक: बाग में एक सुहानी सुबह

हर सुबह मैं अपने घर के पास वाले बाग में जाता हूँ। मैं ओस से चमकती हरी घास देखता हूँ और ठंडी हवा में पत्ते झूमते हैं। पक्षी मीठे सुर में गाते हैं और तितलियाँ फूलों के पास उड़ती हैं। फूल लाल, पीले, गुलाबी और सफेद रंग के होते हैं। मुझे यह बहुत अच्छा लगता है कि हर फूल की खुशबू और रंग अलग होता है।

मुझे यह समय बहुत पसंद है क्योंकि यह मुझे ताजगी और खुशी देता है। मुझे ऐसा लगता है जैसे प्रकृति मुझ पर मुस्कुरा रही हो।

मैं सबको बताना चाहता हूँ कि प्रकृति हमारी सबसे अच्छी दोस्त है। मेरी सलाह है कि पेड़-पौधों का ध्यान रखो और अपने चारों ओर की सुंदरता का आनंद लो।

Let us explore

Note: Explore-related activities are meant for students to try on their own. We have provided solutions for the “Let us explore” section to assist them.

I. Discuss why rivers in India are considered to be sacred and most of them are referred to as female. Some rivers are referred to as male, for example, the Brahmaputra and the Sone.

Answer:

🗣 English:

In India, rivers are considered sacred because they give us water to drink, to grow food, to clean, and to live. Water is very important for life, and rivers give water to everyone — people, animals, birds, and plants. So, rivers are respected like mothers. A mother gives life and takes care of her children, just like rivers do for all living things.

That is why most rivers in India are called by female names and are thought of as goddesses — for example, Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, and Saraswati. People pray to them and thank them.

But some rivers are called male. For example, the Brahmaputra and the Sone. These rivers are very powerful, large, and forceful in their flow. That is why people think of them as having strong and brave male energy.

In short:

• Rivers are sacred because they give life.
• Most rivers are like mothers — gentle and giving.
• A few rivers are strong and powerful — like fathers or strong men.

🟩 Hindi:

भारत में नदियों को पवित्र माना जाता है क्योंकि वे हमें पीने का पानी, खेतों के लिए पानी, सफाई और जीने के लिए जरूरी पानी देती हैं। पानी जीवन के लिए बहुत जरूरी है और नदियाँ सबको पानी देती हैं — इंसानों, जानवरों, पक्षियों और पेड़ों को। इसलिए, नदियों को माँ जैसा माना जाता है। माँ जीवन देती है और बच्चों का ध्यान रखती है — ठीक वैसे ही जैसे नदियाँ करती हैं।

इसी कारण भारत की ज़्यादातर नदियों के नाम स्त्रीलिंग में होते हैं और उन्हें देवी के रूप में पूजा जाता है — जैसे गंगा, यमुना, गोदावरी, और सरस्वती। लोग उन्हें पूजते हैं और धन्यवाद करते हैं।

लेकिन कुछ नदियाँ पुल्लिंग में मानी जाती हैं, जैसे ब्रह्मपुत्र और सोन। ये नदियाँ बहुत शक्तिशाली और तेज़ बहाव वाली होती हैं। इसलिए लोग इन्हें मर्दों जैसी ताकतवर नदियाँ मानते हैं।

संक्षेप में:

• नदियाँ जीवन देती हैं, इसलिए पवित्र मानी जाती हैं।
• अधिकतर नदियाँ माँ जैसी होती हैं — कोमल और देने वाली।
• कुछ नदियाँ शक्तिशाली होती हैं — इसलिए उन्हें पुरुष रूप में माना गया।

II Whole Class Activity

1. India is a multilingual country, and many of us can speak two to three languages easily. Make a list of the languages that everyone in the class can speak and display it on a chart paper in the classroom.
2. In which language do you enjoy reading and learning the most?

Answers:

Ans 1. Sample Chart: Languages Spoken in Our Class

Ans 2.
I enjoy reading and learning the most in English because I like the stories, poems, and the way words sound. It helps me speak with more people too.
(Students can use their own preferred language)

III. Read the poster given below and answer the questions that follow.

1. What are the things you can observe in the poster?
2. Why do you think the girls look happy?
3. Dignity means ‘self-respect’. What is the relation between ‘dignity’ and ‘happiness’ ?
4. How does a Nation prosper when its daughters are happy?

IV. The Government has launched many schemes for the education of the girl child. Some of them are ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’, ‘Balika Samridhi Yojana’, ‘Samagra Shiksha Scheme – Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas’, etc.
Find out more such schemes from the internet or from your teacher and spread awareness in your neighbourhood.

Answers: Government Schemes for Girl Child Education –

India’s government cares about girls’ education and has started many special schemes to help girls study and grow. Here are some important schemes that support the education of girls:

1. Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (Save the Girl Child, Educate the Girl Child)

• Started in 2015.
• It spreads awareness about the importance of girls and their education.
• Focuses on saving and educating girls, especially in villages.

2. Balika Samridhi Yojana

• Started to help poor families send their daughters to school.
• Girls get financial support when they go to school.

3. Samagra Shiksha Scheme – Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas

• This scheme runs special schools for girls in rural areas.
• Girls from weaker sections can stay, study, and get food and books for free.

4. Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana

• A savings scheme to help parents save money for their daughter’s education and future.

5. National Scheme of Incentive to Girls for Secondary Education (NSIGSE)

• Gives money to girls who complete Class 8 and join Class 9.
• Helps reduce drop-out rate among girls.

6. UDAAN Scheme

• Supports girl students in preparing for engineering entrance exams like IIT-JEE.
• Free online classes and study materials are given.

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📢 How to Spread Awareness in the Neighbourhood:

• Make posters and stick them in safe places in the colony or school.
• Talk to neighbours, especially parents of girls, about these schemes.
• Share this information in morning assembly or in Bal Sabha.
• Create a simple chart and display it during Parents–Teachers Meeting (PTM).

Here is a some sample Awareness Poster: