পাঠভিত্তিক প্ৰশ্নোত্তৰ আৰু কাৰ্যাৱলী (Textbook Activities & Solutions)

Activity 1: Word Matching (শব্দাৰ্থ মিলোৱা) 

• Governance → manner of governing or ruling (শাসন ব্যৱস্থা)

• Quarrel → angry dispute, unfriendly relations with someone (কাজিয়া / বিবাদ)

• Institution → organisation or society (প্ৰতিষ্ঠান / সংস্থা)

• Tax → the money citizens of a country have to pay the government (কৰ / খাজনা)

• Elections → the exercise through which we vote for new leaders (নিৰ্বাচন)

• Schemes → plans (আঁচনিসমূহ)

• Substantial → large in size or amount (যথেষ্ট পৰিমাণৰ)

• Rural → relating to a village or the countryside (গ্ৰাম্য)

• Differently abled → having a condition that makes it difficult to do all work others do (বিশেষভাৱে সক্ষম)

• Sincerity → devotion to a purpose (আন্তৰিকতা)

Activity 2: Complete the following sentences (বাক্যসমূহ সম্পূৰ্ণ কৰা)

1. Dokchory studies in Class VIII.

2. The name of her school is Disangmukh Janajati High School.

3. Her father’s name is Konke Mili.

4. He works in the Panchayat.

5. Dokchory goes to school on her father’s bicycle.

6. She loves the ride because she gets to know new things every day.

7. To contest the Panchayat elections, one has to be 21 years old.

Activity 3: Comprehension Questions (বোধমূলক প্ৰশ্নোত্তৰ)

Question (a): What was the meaning of Panchayat long ago?
Answer: Long ago, a Panchayat meant a traditional system of village governance conducted by five respected elderly men called Panch Gramin Pramukh, whose decisions were accepted as rules by the villagers.

Question (b): What is the meaning of Panchayat now?
Answer: Nowadays, a Panchayat is a constitutionally empowered local democratic body responsible for rural self-governance, planning development schemes, and bringing social change to villages. Anyone aged 21 or above can contest its elections.

Question (c): What kind of work is done by the Panchayat?
Answer: The Panchayat builds and repairs rural roads, bridges, houses for the poor, provides community welfare facilities, and builds homes for people with special needs.

Question (d): From where does the Panchayat get money to perform all its work?
Answer: The Panchayat raises money from local taxes on vehicles, river ghats, bazaars, and beels. Additionally, it receives an annual grant from the government, as well as contributions from local MLAs or Ministers.

Question (e): How did the Panchayat help Dhaniram?
Answer: The Panchayat built a house for Dhaniram last year. Furthermore, to provide long-term care, the Panchayat is building a specialized home for differently-abled persons like him.

Question (f): How did Dhaniram spend the cold December nights?
Answer: Dhaniram spent the bitter cold December nights on the open verandah of the school building because he was unable to manage his household chores alone after his mother passed away.

Activity 4: The Panchayat Overview Table (পঞ্চায়তৰ তথ্য তালিকা)

Activity 5: Morning Assembly Speech (প্ৰাতঃসভাৰ ভাষণ)

Respected Principal, teachers, and my dear friends,
Good morning to all! My name is Ankur Bora, a student of Class VIII. Today, I would like to speak briefly on the inspiring life of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, the Chief Architect of the Constitution of India.

Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar was born on 14th April 1891. He was a great scholar and social reformer who fought relentlessly against social discrimination. As the Chairman of the Drafting Committee, he gave India a visionary Constitution that guarantees equality and empowerment to local bodies like Panchayats. His message “Educate, Agitate, and Organise” continues to inspire millions. Let us follow his ideals to build a just society. Thank you!

Activity 7: Paragraph Writing — What I will do for my village when I grow up

English:
When I grow up, I will actively dedicate myself to the holistic development of my village. First and foremost, I will work to improve educational facilities by establishing a modern library and computer center. Secondly, I will ensure clean drinking water, proper sanitation, and well-paved roads. I also wish to set up a community health center to provide affordable medical care. Above all, I will work through the local Panchayat to promote sustainable agriculture and empower women through self-help groups.

অসমীয়া:
মই ডাঙৰ হৈ মোৰ গাঁওখনৰ সৰ্বাংগীণ উন্নয়নৰ বাবে নিষ্ঠাৰে কাম কৰিম। প্ৰথমতে, উন্নত শিক্ষাৰ বাবে এটা আধুনিক পুথিভঁৰাল আৰু কম্পিউটাৰ কেন্দ্ৰ স্থাপন কৰিম। দ্বিতীয়তে, বিশুদ্ধ খোৱাপানী, নলা-নৰ্দমাৰ নিষ্কাষণ আৰু পকী ৰাস্তাৰ ব্যৱস্থা কৰিম। বৃদ্ধ আৰু দৰিদ্ৰ লোকসকলৰ বাবে এখন প্ৰাথমিক স্বাস্থ্য সেৱা কেন্দ্ৰ গঢ়ি তুলিম। পঞ্চায়তৰ জৰিয়তে খেতিয়কসকলক উন্নত কৃষি প্ৰযুক্তি আৰু মহিলাসকলক স্বাৱলম্বী কৰি মোৰ গাঁওখনক এখন আদৰ্শ গাঁও হিচাপে গঢ়ি তোলাটোৱেই মোৰ লক্ষ্য হ’ব।

Activity 8: Grammar — Reported Speech & Imperative Sentences

Part 1: Indirect Questions

1. She asked her father what kind of work he did.

2. She asked her father where they got all the money from.

3. She asked her father if that money was enough to do so much work.

4. She asked him why they didn’t build a house for poor Dhaniram.

5. She asked him what a Panchayat was.

Part 2: Negative and Emphatic Imperatives

1. Repair the roads.

   • Negative: Don’t repair the roads.

   • Emphatic: Do repair the roads.

2. Build a house for Dhaniram.

   • Negative: Don’t build a house for Dhaniram.

   • Emphatic: Do build a house for Dhaniram.

3. Work for local development.

   • Negative: Don’t work for local development.

   • Emphatic: Do work for local development.

4. Close the door, please.

   • Negative: Don’t close the door, please.

   • Emphatic: Do close the door, please.

5. Please wash your hands.

   • Negative: Please don’t wash your hands.

   • Emphatic: Do please wash your hands.

Activity 10: Crossword Puzzle Adjectives (বিশেষণ শব্দসমূহ)

• (a) open verandah

• (b) annual grant

• (c) rural roads

• (d) important institution

• (e) new things

• (f) social change

• (g) good questions

• (h) bitter cold

Activity 11: Word Pairs / Homophones (সমোচ্চাৰিত শব্দ)

• (a) diary: a record of everyday events | dairy: a place for milk products.

• (b) weather: atmospheric conditions | whether: expressing a doubt or choice.

• (c) lake: large area of water | like: similar to / to find agreeable.

• (d) wash: to clean with water | wish: to want something to happen.

• (e) new: fresh, not old | now: at the present time.

Activity 12: Panchayat Election Poster Design

VOTE FOR PROGRESS, INTEGRITY & DIGNITY!
PANCHAYAT GENERAL ELECTION — DISANGMUKH GAON

Vote & Elect Your Own Candidate: RUPALEE CHETIA
As the PRESIDENT of the Gaon Panchayat

Key Commitments:

• Transparent & Corruption-free Administration

• Paved Roads, Solar Street Lighting & Clean Drinking Water

• Support for Differently-Abled & Elderly

• Quality Education for Rural Schools

• Empowerment of Women through Self-Help Groups

Election Symbol: [ THE BICYCLE ]
Date of Poll: 15th October
“Your Precious Vote is the Key to Village Prosperity!”

Activity 13 & 14: Poem ‘Love of Country’ & Patriotism Note

Key Message of the Poem:
True patriotism is not merely singing praises; it is standing strong for one’s country in everyday life and contributing with dedication, honesty, and hard work to build its future.

Paragraph: How We Can Show Love for Our Country:
We can demonstrate our love for our nation by becoming responsible, law-abiding, and compassionate citizens. Protecting our environment, keeping public surroundings clean, respecting cultural diversity, and helping the underprivileged are practical ways to serve our motherland. By excelling in our education and performing daily duties with sincerity, we contribute directly to India’s progress and unity.