CBSE Class 8 English Harvest Hymn (Class 8 NCERT New) Quiz 2

1. The phrase “The gold of our fields and the gold of our fruit” primarily symbolizes:

A A. Actual gold hidden in agricultural land. B B. The wealth earned by traders. C C. The rich, ripe, and valuable produce of the harvest. D D. The colour of farming tools.

2. Who is being praised in stanza 2?

A A. Surya B B. Prithvi C C. Varuna D D. Agni

3. What does the speaker thank Varuna for?

A Sending rain and dew B Providing sunlight C Growing forests D Creating mountains

4. What do the speakers bring as a tribute to Varuna?

A A. Weapons and shields B B. Books and scrolls C C. Thanks and garlands D D. Gems and jewels

5. What does the phrase “Thine is the womb where our riches have birth” imply about Prithvi?

A A. She stores treasures beneath the ground. B B. She is the source from which all agricultural wealth and prosperity originate. C C. She controls trade and commerce. D D. She creates riches through magic.

6. Why is Prithvi addressed as “mother” in the stanza?

A A. She governs the seasons of the year. B B. She protects people from enemies. C C. She nourishes, sustains, and gives life, just as a mother does. D D. She teaches people how to cultivate crops.

7. Which central idea is best conveyed through the women's tribute to Prithvi?

A A. Human beings can thrive without nature. B B. Gratitude should be shown to the Earth for its abundance and life-sustaining gifts. C C. Wealth is more important than happiness. D D. Harvest festivals are mainly meant for entertainment.

8. What is the significance of the line “Thou art the Seed and the Scythe of our harvests”?

A A. Brahma is only responsible for farming activities. B B. Brahma represents both the beginning and the completion of life's processes. C C. Brahma teaches people how to use farming tools. D D. Brahma controls only the harvest season.

9. Which literary device is most prominently used in the line “Thou art our Hands and our Heart and our Home”?

A A. Irony B B. Onomatopoeia C C. Hyperbole D D. Metaphor

10. Which theme is most strongly conveyed in this stanza?

A A. The importance of wealth and prosperity B B. The superiority of humans over nature C C. Universal dependence on and devotion to the divine source of life D D. The need for technological progress