Bharat Our Land is a patriotic poem written by Subramania Bharati. The poem celebrates India’s natural beauty, rich culture, spiritual wisdom, and glorious history. The poet praises the mighty Himalayas, the holy Ganga, the sacred Upanishads, and the great sages and warriors of India.
Bharat Our Land Poem Class 9 NCERT Solutions
Check Your Understanding
I. Fill in the blanks by choosing appropriate words from the box given below to complete the summary of the poem.
| warriors | peerless | Upanishads |
| Ganga | Buddha | Himavant |
| sages | praise | historical greatness |
| Brahma-knowledge |
The poem is a tribute to India, celebrating its natural beauty, spiritual heritage, and 1. __________. The poet praises the 2. __________, describing it as mighty and unparalleled. The 3. __________ is depicted as generous and graceful, while the 4. __________ are honoured as sacred and unmatched. The poem highlights the contributions of 5. __________ and 6. __________ who have enriched the land with their bravery and wisdom. It also acknowledges the presence of 7. __________ and the teachings of 8. __________, highlighting India’s deep-rooted spiritual and philosophical traditions. The poet repeatedly asserts that India is 9. __________, urging everyone to 10. __________ her.
Answer:
The poem is a tribute to India, celebrating its natural beauty, spiritual heritage, and 1. historical greatness. The poet praises the 2. Himavants, describing it as mighty and unparalleled. The 3. Ganga is depicted as generous and graceful, while the 4. Upanishads are honoured as sacred and unmatched. The poem highlights the contributions of 5. warriors and 6. sages who have enriched the land with their bravery and wisdom. It also acknowledges the presence of 7. Brahma-knowledge and the teachings of 8. Buddha, highlighting India’s deep-rooted spiritual and philosophical traditions. The poet repeatedly asserts that India is 9. peerless, urging everyone to 10. praise her.
II Complete the following features about the poem.
1. The impact on the readers (mood): __
Answer: Patriotic, proud, and inspiring
2. The poet’s attitude (tone): __
Answer: Admiring and appreciative
3. The rhyme scheme: _
Answer: AABB (couplet rhyme scheme)
4. Examples of personification: _
Answer:
- “She’s peerless, let’s praise her!”
- “The Ganga generous, graceful…”
III What is the impact of the refrain, ‘she’s peerless, let’s praise her!’?
Answer: The refrain makes readers feel proud of India. It reminds again and again that India is special and encourages us to repect and praise our country.
IV Complete the following sentence appropriately. India is metaphorically described as ‘this sunny golden land,’ suggesting that it is _.
Answer: India is metaphorically described as “this sunny golden land”, suggesting that the rich, beautiful and full of happiness and prosperity.
V. The poet uses symbolism. Match the symbols in Column 1 to what they suggest in Column 2.
| Column 1 | Column 2 |
|---|---|
| Himavant | (i) knowledge and enlightenment |
| Ganga | (ii) spiritual and philosophical legacy |
| Upanishads | (iii) purity and generosity |
| Gallant warriors and sages | (iv) richness and glory |
| Brahma-knowledge and Buddha’s Dhamma | (v) strength and permanence |
| Sunny golden land | (vi) courage and wisdom |
Answer:
| Column 1 | Column 2 |
|---|---|
| Himavant | (v) strength and permanence |
| Ganga | (iii) purity and generosity |
| Upanishads | (ii) spiritual and philosophical legacy |
| Gallant warriors and sages | (vi) courage and wisdom |
| Brahma-knowledge and Buddha’s Dhamma | (i) knowledge and enlightenment |
| Sunny golden land | (iv) richness and glory |
VI The poet uses imagery (descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures that appeal to the senses). Give any two examples from the poem.
Answer:
- “This sunny golden land”—This helps to imagine India as a bright, beautiful, and rich country. It creates a picture where the land is full of happiness and prosperity.
- “The Ganga is generous and graceful”— the sentence says that the holy river Ganga is flowing calmly and beautifully. They also say that the river gives life and benefits to many people.
VII What is the impact of the use of hyphens in the first stanza? Select the options that are true.
- Creates deliberate pauses to reinforce the sense of admiration and pride
- Emphasises the contrast between India’s strengths and weaknesses
- Lends to the lyrical quality giving it a measured, chant-like rhythm
- Suggests hesitation or uncertainty in the poet’s claims about India
- Presents a key element of India’s greatness before the hyphen and makes a strong assertion about its uniqueness after the hyphen
Answer:
- Creates deliberate pauses to reinforce the sense of admiration and pride
- Lends to the lyrical quality giving it a measured, chant-like rhythm
- Presents a key element of India’s greatness before the hyphen and makes a strong assertion about its uniqueness after the hyphen
VIII The poet uses hyperbole in the poem.
Answer: The poet uses hyperbole in the poem: “She’s peerless, let’s praise her!”
The poet wants to say that India is peerless, meaning without equal. This is an exaggeration used to show how much the poet admires and loves India.
IX The poem is an ode.
Now, identify examples from the poem that correspond to it being an ode.
Answer: The poem is an ode because it expresses deep admiration and praise for India. Some examples are:
“She’s peerless; let’s praise her!”
“This sunny golden land”
The poet praises the Himavants, Upanishads, Ganga, sages, warriors, and Buddha teachings.
X The poet uses allusion in the poem.
Now, read the explanations and identify the matching allusions from the poem for the following.
1. An allusion to the ancient Indian scriptures that form the philosophical core and symbolise deep wisdom and enlightenment.
Answer: Upanishads
2. An allusion to the concept of spiritual knowledge associated with self-realisation and ultimate truth.
Answer: Brahma-knowledge
3. An allusion to Gautama Buddha’s teachings, which include compassion, non-violence, and enlightenment. This highlights India’s role in shaping major religious and philosophical traditions.
Answer: Buddha’s Dhamma
Critical Reflection
I Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow.
The mighty Himavant is ours
there’s no equal anywhere on earth.
The generous Ganga is ours
which other river can match her grace?
The sacred Upanishads are ours
what scriptures else to name with them?
1. Complete the sentence. The word ‘mighty’ refers to the __ of the Himavant.
Answer: The word ‘mighty’ refers to the strength and grandeur of the Himavant.
2. Choose the correct option to complete the sentence given below.
The question mark at the end of the fourth and sixth line of the extract is used to __.
(i) show doubt and uncertainty
(ii) emphasise a point
(iii) highlight confusion and hesitation
(iv) reveal inquiry and curiosity
Answer: (ii) emphasise a point
3. The poet uses the word ‘generous’ to describe the Ganga. Why?
Answer: The poet uses generous words for Ganga because it provides water and support to the lives of millions of people. It helps people, animals, and agriculture.
4. Why has the movement of the river been described as graceful?
Answer: The river’s movement is described as graceful because it flows smoothly, calmly, and beautifully.
5. Fill in the blank with the correct option from the words given in the brackets.
The poet is implying that the Upanishads are _ (unmatched/abundant) in their wisdom and spiritual depth.
Answer: unmatched
II Answer the following questions.
1. How does the poem reflect a strong connection to cultural identity and heritage?
Answer: The poem talks about the Indian rivers, mountains, wise people, and holy books. These are the important parts of the Indian culture and history.
2. What can you infer about the poet’s attitude towards India from the repeated phrase ‘she’s peerless, let’s praise her!’?
Answer: The poet loves India. He feels proud of his country and wants everyone to praise it.
3. What does the line ‘many a sage has sanctified this land’ suggest about India’s spiritual heritage?
Answer: This line means that many holy and wise people live in India. They taught good values and made the country special.
4. How does the poet connect warriors and music to India’s greatness?
Answer: The poet says that the brave warrior protected India, and music made its culture rich and beautiful. Both make India great.
5. How does this poem foster a sense of national pride?
Answer: The poem makes us feel proud when we are talking about the beauty, culture, wise people, and great history of India. The poem reminds us to love and respect our country.
Vocabulary in Context
I Complete the table by choosing words from the poem.
| Suffix | Meaning | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| -ous | full of, having the qualities of kindness | 1. _______ous |
| -ity | the state of being very old or ancient | 2. _______ity |
| -est | superlative form | 3. ______est |
| -less | without something | 4.______less |
Answer:
| Suffix | Meaning | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| -ous | full of, having the qualities of kindness | 1. generous |
| -ity | the state of being very old or ancient | 2. antiquity |
| -est | superlative form | 3. grandest |
| -less | without something | 4. peerless |
II Complete the following table by adding a different suffix to form new words. Also, create a sentence using the created word. One example has been done for you.
| Suffix | Meaning | Sentences |
|---|---|---|
| -tion | the action or process of | Example: indicate—indication The dark clouds were an indication that it would rain soon. 1. |
| -ive | quality or nature of | 2. |
| -ment | the action or result of | 3. |
| -ed | past-tense version of a verb | 4. |
Answer:
| Suffix | Meaning | Sentences |
|---|---|---|
| -tion | the action or process of | Example: indicate—indication The dark clouds were an indication that it would rain soon. |
| -ive | quality or nature of | attract -> attractive India is an attractive country with many beautiful places. |
| -ment | the action or result of | develop → development Education plays an important role in the development of a country. |
| -ed | past-tense version of a verb | praise → praised The poet praised India for its beauty and greatness. |
Listen and Respond
I. You will listen to four people talk about the places they like to travel to. As you listen, write the speaker number for the two pictures given. (Transcript for teacher on page 260)
II You will once again listen to the four speakers. As you listen, match the given statements to the speaker. There are two statements that you do not need. (Transcript for teacher on page 260)
| Statement | Speaker |
|---|---|
| The green surroundings look beautiful visually | |
| The group visits make even the difficult areas seem easy. | |
| The quietness of the environment here leads to a peaceful experience. | |
| The risk and thrill in such an area is what is most appealing. | |
| The dry expanse promises to appeal to the spirit of exploration. | |
| The sight of such beauty is very inviting and has to be captured. |
Answer:
| Statement | Speaker |
|---|---|
| The green surroundings look beautiful visually | Speaker 4 |
| The group visits make even the difficult areas seem easy. | Not Used |
| The quietness of the environment here leads to a peaceful experience. | Speaker 1 |
| The risk and thrill in such an area is what is most appealing. | Speaker 2 |
| The dry expanse promises to appeal to the spirit of exploration. | Not Used |
| The sight of such beauty is very inviting and has to be captured. | Speaker 3 |
Speaking Activity
In pairs, take turns to speak about the aspects of your village/town/city that you feel are an asset. It could be about geographical, cultural, traditional features, or even its history.
Use these cues to express your praise and admiration.
- One thing that I find truly wonderful about my village/town/city is…
- If I had to describe my village/town/city in one word, it would be…
- I have always been fascinated by the way the people of my village/town/city…
- What I want other people to know about my village/ town/city is…
- When it comes to the scenery, my village/town/city truly shines because…
- I feel a deep sense of pride when I think about my village/town/city…
Answer:
One thing that I find truly wonderful about my village/town/city is its diversity. People from different backgrounds and cultures live together in harmony.
If I had to describe my city in one word, it would be vibrant.
I have always been fascinated by the way the people of my city help each other in difficult times.
What I want other people to know about my city is that it is known as the financial capital of India and is home to many famous landmarks.
When it comes to the scenery, my city truly shines because of the Arabian Sea and its coastline, which is very beautiful.
I feel a deep sense of pride when I think about my city because it has a rich cultural heritage.
Writing Task
I Write a paragraph about a place that you have visited which has stayed in your memory.
Remember to mention the following:
- Why did you go there?
- Who did you travel with?
- How did you prepare for the travel?
- Where did you stay?
- What activities did you do there?
Answer: One place that has stayed in my memory is Hampi in Karnataka. I visited in the month of May when our summer vacation started. I visited with my family; we prepared for the trip by booking our hotel and packing our clothes and other essential items.
When we went to Hampi, we stayed in a comfortable hotel near the historical site. During the visit, we explored the ancient temples, stone monuments, and ruins of the Vijayanagare Empire. We have also taken a lot of photographs and learned about the history of Hampi.
The temple has beautiful architecture and rich heritage. It was an unforgettable trip, and I will always cherish those memories.
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