Worksheet Solutions: Harvest Hymn | Worksheets with Solutions for Class 8 PDF Download

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Instruction: Select the correct option for each question.

Q1. Who is praised as the “Lord of the morn” in the poem?
(a) Varuna
(b) Surya
(c) Bramha
(d) Prithvi

Ans: (b) Surya
Surya, the Sun God, is described as the lord of the morning who nurtures crops.

Q2. What does Varuna provide according to the poem?
(a) Fruits and flowers
(b) Rain and dew
(c) Corn and gold
(d) Songs and garlands

Ans: (b) Rain and dew
Varuna, the rain god, is praised for sending rain and dew that foster crops.

Q3. Who is referred to as the “Queen of the harvest”?
(a) Prithvi
(b) Surya
(c) Bramha
(d) Saraswati

Ans: (a) Prithvi
Mother Earth, Prithvi, is described as the queen of the harvest who nurtures all life.

Q4. What does the line “Thou art the Seed and the Scythe” suggest about Bramha?
(a) He gives rain only
(b) He begins and ends the cycle of life
(c) He plays musical instruments
(d) He grows lotus flowers

Ans: (b) He begins and ends the cycle of life
Seed represents beginning, and scythe represents harvest, showing Bramha as creator and sustainer.

Q5. What musical instruments are mentioned as part of the tribute?
(a) Guitar and drum
(b) Cymbal, flute, pipe, drum
(c) Violin and trumpet
(d) Harp and piano

Ans: (b) Cymbal, flute, pipe, drum
The poem repeatedly refers to cymbal, flute, pipe, and drum as offerings of praise.

Fill in the Blanks

Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the correct word based on the chapter.

Q1. Surya is described as the lord of the ______ and the harvest.
Ans: morn

Surya is the lord of the morning and harvest, bringing light and growth.

Q2. Varuna is called the sender of ______ and dewfall.
Ans: rain

The god Varuna blesses the land with rain and dew.

Q3. Prithvi is compared to a ______ who feeds and nurtures her children.
Ans: mother

Mother Earth is seen as a nurturing mother providing food and wealth.

Q4. Bramha is hailed as the Lord of the ______ and our being.
Ans: Universe

Bramha is praised as the supreme lord of the universe and human existence.

Q5. The people offer their songs, garlands, and the ______ of their fields as tribute.
Ans: gold

Gold here symbolizes the ripened crops and fruits of the harvest.

Very Short Answer Questions

Instruction: Answer the following questions in one line.

Q1. Who wrote the poem “Harvest Hymn”?
Ans: Sarojini Naidu.

Q2. What do the men bring as tribute to Surya and Varuna?
Ans: Songs, garlands, and the wealth of fields and fruit.

Q3. How is Prithvi addressed by the women?
Ans: As the “Queen of the gourd-flower, queen of the harvest.”

Q4. What does Bramha symbolize in the poem?
Ans: The eternal source of life and blessing.

Q5. Which natural elements are celebrated in the poem?
Ans: Sun, rain, earth, and the universe.

Short Answer Questions

Instruction: Answer the following questions in 2–3 lines.

Q1. Why do the villagers praise Surya in the poem?
Ans: They praise Surya as the giver of light and energy who prospers their sowing and nurtures their corn. His radiance ensures a fruitful harvest.

Q2. What role does Varuna play in the lives of farmers?
Ans: Varuna, the god of water, provides rain and dew which are essential for the growth of crops. Without his mercy, the fields would remain barren.

Q3. How is Mother Earth described in the hymn?
Ans: She is portrayed as an omnipotent mother with a plentiful bosom who nourishes life, provides riches, and gives happiness through her bounty.

Q4. What does the tribute offered to the deities signify?
Ans: The tribute of garlands, songs, and fruits symbolizes gratitude and recognition of the divine role in human survival and prosperity.

Q5. How does the poem emphasize the unity of life and nature?
Ans: By praising Surya, Varuna, Prithvi, and Bramha together, the poem shows that all forces of nature are interconnected and sustain human life harmoniously.

Match the Following

Instruction: Match Column A with the correct option in Column B.

Ans: 1 → c, 2 → a, 3 → d, 4 → b, 5 → e

Surya is the Sun God, Varuna the rain god, Prithvi the mother earth, Bramha the eternal father, and the people offer songs, garlands, and crops as tribute.