Rainbow Class 7 Lesson 8 – Mahatma Gandhi
Introduction
Rainbow Class 7 Lesson 8 – Mahatma Gandhi tells us about the life and ideals of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. The lesson explains his childhood, honesty, simplicity, love for his parents, struggle for India’s freedom, and his principles of truth (Satya) and non-violence (Ahimsa). It inspires students to live a truthful, simple, and responsible life
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Mahatma Gandhi (Hindi Translation)
1. Answer the following questions.
(a) What was Gandhiji’s full name?
Answer: Gandhiji’s full name was Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.
हिंदी उत्तर: गांधीजी का पूरा नाम मोहनदास करमचंद गांधी था।
(b) When and where was Gandhiji born?
Answer: He was born on 2nd October 1869 at Porbandar, Gujarat.
हिंदी उत्तर: उनका जन्म 2 अक्टूबर 1869 को पोरबंदर, गुजरात में हुआ था।
(c) Write the main qualities of Gandhiji’s character.
Answer: Gandhiji was honest, truthful, simple, kind, hardworking and non-violent.
हिंदी उत्तर: गांधीजी ईमानदार, सत्यवादी, सरल, दयालु, परिश्रमी और अहिंसक थे।
(d) Why was Gandhiji restless?
Answer: He was restless because he saw his countrymen suffering under British rule.
हिंदी उत्तर: वे इसलिए बेचैन थे क्योंकि उन्होंने अपने देशवासियों को अंग्रेज़ी शासन के अधीन कष्ट सहते हुए देखा।
(e) Whose story inspired Gandhiji to serve his parents?
Answer: Shravana Kumar’s story inspired Gandhiji.
हिंदी उत्तर: श्रवण कुमार की कहानी से गांधीजी प्रेरित हुए।
(f) Why do we call Gandhiji as ‘Father of the Nation’?
Answer: We call him the Father of the Nation because of his great contribution to India’s freedom.
हिंदी उत्तर: भारत की स्वतंत्रता में उनके महान योगदान के कारण उन्हें राष्ट्रपिता कहा जाता है।
(g) Who assassinated Gandhiji and when?
Answer: Nathuram Godse assassinated Gandhiji on 30th January 1948.
हिंदी उत्तर: नाथूराम गोडसे ने 30 जनवरी 1948 को गांधीजी की हत्या कर दी।
2. Write True (T) or False (F)
| Statement | Answer |
|---|---|
| (a) Mahatma Gandhi was born on 2nd November 1869. | F |
| (b) His mother’s name was Shantibai. | F |
| (c) He was honest and truthful since his childhood. | T |
| (d) 30th January is celebrated as Martyr’s Day in India. | T |
Word Power
1. Write the opposites.
| Word | Opposite |
|---|---|
| Honest | Dishonest |
| Kind | Cruel |
| Poor | Rich |
| Equal | Unequal |
| Justice | Injustice |
| Dark | Light |
| Happiness | Sadness |
| Necessary | Unnecessary |
Language Practice
1. Match the suffix with the root word.
| Root Word | Suffix | New Word |
|---|---|---|
| Truth | ful | Truthful |
| Child | hood | Childhood |
| Rest | less | Restless |
| Govern | ment | Government |
| King | dom | Kingdom |
Let's Know More
Important Movements Led by Mahatma Gandhi
| Movement | Year |
|---|---|
| Champaran Satyagraha | 1917 |
| Non-Cooperation Movement | 1920 |
| Dandi Salt March | 1930 |
| Civil Disobedience Movement | 1930 |
| Quit India Movement | 1942 |
Summary
Mahatma Gandhi lived a simple and truthful life. He dedicated himself to India’s freedom and always believed in truth and non-violence. His teachings continue to inspire people across the world.
Moral of the Lesson
- Always speak the truth.
- Follow the path of non-violence.
- Respect parents and elders.
- Serve the nation with honesty.
“Truth and Non-Violence are the greatest strengths.”
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