Nature, My English Reader, Class VIII, DAV Board, The Best Solutions, Section- D

Section – D

Summary In English : The Cherry Tree

The Cherry Tree tells the heartwarming story of Rakesh, a young boy living with his grandfather in Mussoorie. One day, he plants a cherry seed in their garden. Initially, he forgets about it, but months later he is thrilled to see it sprout. Despite facing many challenges—being eaten by a goat and accidentally cut by a grass-cutter—the cherry tree survives and slowly grows tall. As Rakesh grows alongside the tree, he forms a deep bond with it. He learns patience, care, and the joy of nurturing life. His grandfather, a wise and loving man, guides him gently through this journey. The story ends with Rakesh and his grandfather admiring the tree under the evening sky, reflecting on the miracle of growth from just one small seed. This simple story beautifully captures themes of resilience, love for nature, and the deep satisfaction of creating life.

In Hindi

चेरी का पेड़  एक दिल छू लेने वाली कहानी है जो राकेश नामक एक छोटे लड़के की है, जो अपने दादा के साथ मसूरी में रहता है। एक दिन वह बाजार से चेरी खरीदकर आता है और एक बीज को अपने बगीचे में लगा देता है। शुरुआत में वह बीज को भूल जाता है, लेकिन कुछ महीनों बाद वह एक छोटी-सी पौध देखकर खुश हो जाता है। पेड़ को बकरियों और घास काटने वाली औरत से नुकसान होता है, फिर भी वह मरता नहीं। राकेश के साथ-साथ वह पेड़ भी धीरे-धीरे बढ़ता है। राकेश पेड़ से जुड़ जाता है और प्रकृति की देखभाल और धैर्य का महत्त्व सीखता है। अंत में, राकेश और उसके दादा उस पेड़ के नीचे बैठकर तारों को निहारते हैं और यह महसूस करते हैं कि एक छोटे से बीज से भी बड़ा चमत्कार हो सकता है। यह कहानी प्रकृति के प्रति प्रेम, सहनशीलता और सृजन के आनंद को दर्शाती है।

Word Meanings

MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions)

1. Where did Rakesh buy cherries from?
   a) Shimla
   b) Kashmir Valley
   c) Delhi
   d) Local orchard
   Answer- b) Kashmir Valley
2. Why did Rakesh go to live with his grandfather?
   a) For vacation
   b) He was an orphan
   c) For schooling
   d) To learn farming
   Answer- c) For schooling
3. What happened to the cherry tree during the monsoon?
   a) It bore fruit
   b) It was uprooted
   c) A goat ate its leaves
   d) It dried up
   Answer- c) A goat ate its leaves
4. Who accidentally cut the cherry tree with a scythe?
   a) Rakesh
   b) Grandfather
   c) A gardener
   d) A grass-cutting woman
   Answer- d) A grass-cutting woman
5. Why was the cherry tree special to Rakesh and his grandfather?
   a) It bore the best fruits
   b) It was gifted
   c) They planted it themselves
   d) It was rare
   Answer- c) They planted it themselves

Short Question & Answers

1. Q: What did Rakesh do with the last cherry seed?
   A: He planted it in his grandfather’s garden.
2. Q: What challenges did the cherry tree face?
   A: A goat ate its leaves, and a woman accidentally cut it with a scythe.
3. Q: Why did Rakesh stop looking at the tree for some time?
   A: Because he felt it wasn’t growing fast enough.
4. Q: What made the tree special to Rakesh and his grandfather?
   A: They had planted it themselves, so it was personally meaningful.
5. Q: What values does the story teach us?
   A: Patience, care, resilience, love for nature, and satisfaction of nurturing life.