SEBA Class 6 English (Sunbeam Reader I) Lesson 3 – Dhyan Chand Solutions & Summary
Find SEBA Class 6 English (Sunbeam Reader I) Lesson 3 – “Dhyan Chand” solutions, designed for Assamese medium students. This chapter introduces Dhyan Chand, one of India’s greatest hockey players, known for his extraordinary skills and contributions to Indian hockey.
Students will learn about Dhyan Chand’s journey from a young player to a legendary figure in world hockey, his achievements, and how he led India to multiple Olympic gold medals. The chapter also highlights his dedication, discipline, and impact on Indian sports history.
Our solutions include NCERT-based textbook answers, multiple-choice questions (MCQs), and a detailed chapter summary to help students understand his life, career, and contributions to Indian hockey.
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ACTIVITIES
1 . Let’s find out how much we have understood:
(a ) With which other sportspersons in Dhyan Chand compared?
Answer:- Dhyan Chand compared sportspersons like Pele in football and Muhammad Ali in boxing.
(b) Who were the leading masters of hockey when Dhyan Chand started his career?
Answer:- Europeans and Americans were leading masters of hockey when Dhyan Chand started his career.
(c ) When did the turning point in Dhyan Chand’s life come?
Answer:- The turning point of his life came when he joined the British Indian Army at the age of 16.
(d) How did Dhyan Singh become Dhyan Chand?
Answer:- Dhyan Singh preferred to do his hockey practice session at night after his duty hours. He often waited for the moon to come out so that visibility in the field improved. His practice session coincided with the raising of the moon and so, Dhyan Singh came to be called Dhyan Chand by his fellow players.
(e) Where did Dhyan Chand win the title “hockey personality of the century”?
Answer:- Dhyan Chand won the title ”hockey personality of the century” in the 1936 Olympics in Berlin.
(f) What is his birthday celebrated as ?
Answer:- Dhyan Chand’s birthday 29th August is celebrated as National Sports Day.
(g) Why was he given the nicknames ‘ The Wizard’ and ‘The Magician of Hockey’ ?
Answer:- Dhyan Chand was given the nicknames ‘ The Wizard’ and ‘The Magician of Hockey’ for his superb ball control.
2. There are six paragraphs in the lesson. Read the following headings and match them with the respective paragraph:
(a ) Recognition and awards received by Dhyan Chand
Answer:- Paragraph – 6.
(b) Dhyan Chand’s achievement in the international arena
Answer:- Paragraph – 4
(c ) Dhyan Chand, an international legend and hockey
Answer:- Paragraph – 1
(d) Dhyan Chand’s early life
Answer:- Paragraph – 2
(e) Dhyan Chand’s goals
Answer:- Paragraph – 5
(f) How Dhyan Singh became Dhyan Chand
Answer:- Paragraph – 3
3. Match the following parts with the correct information from the lesson:
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(a) Dhyan Chand was born |
Came in 1928 |
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(b)He Joined the British Indian Army. |
India’s second gold in hockey. |
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( c) The first medal for India. |
In 1905. |
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(d) The 1932 Olympics brought |
Dhyan Chand’s autobiography. |
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(e) Goal is the name of |
At the age of 16. |
Answer:-
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(a) Dhyan Chand was born |
In 1905. |
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(b)He Joined the British Indian Army. |
At the age of 16. |
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(c) The first medal for India. |
Came in 1928 |
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(d) The 1932 Olympics brought |
India’s second gold in hockey. |
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(e) Goal is the name of |
Dhyan Chand’s autobiography. |
4. Let’s check how much we have understood the lesson. Say whether the following statements about Dhyan Chand are true or false:
(a ) Dhyan Singh came to be called Dhyan Chand.
Answer:- True.
(b) Dhyan Chand was born in Allahabad in 1905 .
Answer:- True.
(c ) He was Born in the month of September.
Answer:- False.
(d) Dhyan Chand was a football player.
Answer:- False.
(e) India won the first Gold medal in Hockey in 1928.
Answer:- True.
(f) Dhyan Chand scored a total of 600 goals in 20 matches.
Answer:- False.
5. Arrange the letters to form words. You will find words from the lesson you have just read.
Stautre ledgens Praticec visilibity ceraer
Now, pronounce the words correctly with the help of your teacher.
Answer:- Stautre : Stature
ledgens: Legends
Praticec : Practice
visilibity: Visibility
ceraer : Career
6. Work with a friend. Consult a dictionary and match the words in column A with their meanings in column B.
Hint : Look at the top or bottom margins of the dictionary pages to find out the first word (entry) and the last word on that page.
Answer:-
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A |
B |
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Fame |
The state of being known by many people. |
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Stature |
The importance and respect that a person has because of his or her ability and achievement. |
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Legend |
A very famous person especially in a particular field. |
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Visibility |
How far something can be seen. |
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Wizard |
A person who is especially good at something. |
7. Here is an exercise to practice the new words you have learned. Say the words aloud and match the words in column A with their synonyms (words with similar meaning) in column B. One is done for you:
Answer:-
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A |
B |
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Famous |
Well – known |
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Greatest |
Biggest |
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Joined |
Enlisted |
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Player |
Sportsperson |
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Splendid |
Grand |
8. Read the following information given in the lesson:
(a) Dhyan Chan joined the British Indian Army at the age of 16.
(b) He attained international stature in the field of hockey.
(c) He won the title of ” hockey personality of the century”.
All these sentences talk about things that already happened. When we talk about events or actions that took place at a definite time in the past, we use verbs in the Simple Past tense.
Now look at these sentences:
(a ) Dhyan Chand remains the greatest hockey player of all time.
(b) Chand is a Hindi word for moon.
(c ) We are reading the autobiography of Dhyan Chand.
When we talk about events or actions that take place in the present, we use the Simple Present and Present Continuous tense.
Here are some sentences that mention events that have not yet happened:
(a) We are celebrating Dhyan Chand’s birthday shortly.
(b) I shall buy a copy of the biography of Dhyan Chand.
(c) I will play hockey with my friends in the afternoon.
When we talk about events or actions that will happen in the future, we use ‘will’ or ‘ shall’, or other verbs in the Present tense. These verbs are used to talk about future time.
9. Let’s revise what we have just learnt. In the table below, write down the verbs from the sentences you just read in the correct columns. One is done for you.
Answer:- Now make a few sentences using these verbs.
Attained:- He attained a good position in the army.
Won:- Our team won the game.
Waited:- I waited for her to come to dinner that day.
Eat:- I eat rice daily.
Goes:- She goes with me.
Come:- Please come here for a minute.
Are reading:- My hobbies are reading and Listening music.
Is walking:- He goes walking every day in the morning.
Are playing:- The people are playing baseball.
Will eat:- He will eat an apple everyday from tomorrow.
Shall go :- We shall go to Delhi tomorrow.
Will play:- I will play anywhere.
10. The verb ‘ be ‘ has the following forms:
Note how these verbs are used in sentences:
(i) am : I am a student of class VI.
(ii) is : He is my brother.
(iii) are : We are brothers.
All the above three sentences have the ‘be’ verb in the Present form.
Now look at these sentences.
(iv) was : I was absent yesterday.
(v) Were : They were in the room.
These two sentences have the ‘be’ verb in the past form.
11. (a ) Rewrite the passage given below by putting the verbs in their appropriate forms in the blanks. Remember the rules you have just learnt:
(i) An inter- district football tournament was held at Barpeta recently. Teams representing Kokrajhar and Barpeta_________ (play) the match. A large number of people_________ (watch) the match. They ________ (support) the local team. A section of the crowd_______ (be) from Kokrajhar. They _______ (support) the Kokrajhar team loudly.
Answer:- An inter- district football tournament was held at Barpeta recently. Teams representing Kokrajhar and Barpeta were playing the match. A large number of people were watching the match. They were supporting the local team. A section of the crowd was from Kokrajhar. They were supporting the Kokrajhar team loudly.
(ii) The match_________ (start) at 3 p.m Within 10 minutes Ranjit Bharali _______ (score) a goal for Barpeta. There ________ (be) a loud cheer from the supporters of the Barpeta team. But their joy ________(be) short – lived. Within the next five minutes Kokrajhar __________ (scored) their first goal. The score ________ (be) 1-1 at half time.
Answer:- The match started at 3 p.m within 10 minutes Ranjit Bharali scored a goal for Barpeta. There was a loud cheer from the supporters of the Barpeta team. But their joy was short – lived. Within the next five minutes Kokrajhar scored their first goal. The score was 1-1 at half time.
(b) Imagine you are one of the spectators watching the match. Your friend Rajiv, an ardent football fan engages you in a telephonic conversation.
Fill in the blanks to complete the conversation. One is done for you.
Rajiv : What is going on now?
Rani : Mintu is kicking (kick) the ball. The crowd _________ (cheer) loudly. He has scored the first goal.
Answer:- cheering
Rajiv : Now what is the kokrajhar team________ (do)?
Answer:- doing
Rani : Aswini of kokrajhar team _________ (run) to the centre. Now he ________ (kick) the ball while the centre forward of Barpeta __________ (try) to stop the advance.
Answer:- Running, is kicking, is trying
12. Do you recognise the man in this picture? He is Girish Sharma, a champion para- badminton player. Find out more about Girish Sharma and complete the information on him for your class noticeboard .
Name : Girish Sharma
Birth : Rajkot, Rajasthan
Major achievement: Gold medal in Paralympics Asian Cup for differently abled people
Childhood: …………………………………….
…………………………..
Education: ……………………………………
……………………………..
Other medals won : ………………………
……
Answer:- Name : Girish Sharma
Birth : Rajkot, Rajasthan
Major achievement: Gold medal in Paralympics Asian Cup for differently abled people
Childhood: Bron in a railway employees family. He lost one leg in a train accident when he was only two years old.
Education: Girish Sharma, a person does not Allow physical disability to come in the way of living his dreams. If you are determined, you can do anything. Girish Sharma lost a leg in at the age of two in a train accident despite physical disability, took up badminton professionally at the age of 16. And never looked back.
Other medals won: 2 gold medals in national championship for disabled.
13. Quiz time:
Questions :
(i) When and where was Dhyan Chand born?
Answer:- Dhyan Chand was born 29th of August 1905 in Allahabad.
(ii) When did the turning point of his life come?
Answer:- The turning point of his life came when He joined the British Indian Army at the age of 16.
(iii) At what time of the day did he prefer to do his practice session?
Answer:- At night after his duty hours.
(iv) What was his name before he was called Dhyan Chand?
Answer:- Dhyan Singh.
(v) Where did the Indian Hockey team win the first gold medal for India?
Answer:- In Amsterdam.
(vi) Where were the 1932 Olympics held?
Answer:- In Los Angeles.
(Vii) Who led the Indian team to win the third gold medal in Berlin?
Answer:- Dhyan Chand.
(Viii) What are the nicknames given to Dhyan Chand?
Answer:- Dhyan Chand’s was given the nicknames The Wizard and The Magician of Hockey.
(ix) How many goals did he score during his sporting career?
Answer:- 570 goals .
(x) What is the name of Dhyan Chand’s autobiography?
Answer:- Goal.
(Xi) When was he honored with the Padma Bhushan?
Answer:- In 1956.
(Xii) Whose birthday is celebrated as National Sports Day?
Answer:- Dhyan Chand’s birthday is celebrated as National Sports Day.
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