NCERT Solutions for Class 9 English Kaveri Chapter 5 The World of Limitless Possibilities & Nine Gold Medals

Kaveri Chapter 5 English to Hindi Translation:

Ever wondered what happens when incredible athletes defy the odds and showcase their exceptional skills on a global stage? Well, enter the world of Paralympic Games, a thrilling celebration of resilience, and extraordinary talent of athletes with locomotor, sensory, or intellectual disabilities. Paralympics go beyond competition, to quell stereotypes and redefine possibilities.
Hindi Translationक्या आपने कभी सोचा है कि क्या होता है जब अविश्वसनीय एथलीट बाधाओं को मात देते हैं और वैश्विक मंच पर अपने असाधारण कौशल का प्रदर्शन करते हैं? तो चलिए, पैरालंपिक खेलों की दुनिया में प्रवेश करते हैं, जो लोकोमोटर, संवेदी या बौद्धिक विकलांगता वाले एथलीटों के लचीलेपन और असाधारण प्रतिभा का एक रोमांचक उत्सव है। पैरालंपिक्स प्रतिस्पर्धा से आगे जाकर रूढ़िवादिता को दूर करने और संभावनाओं को पुनर्परिभाषित करने का काम करता है।

Word Meanings• Defy the odds: बाधाओं को मात देना (To succeed despite many difficulties)
• Resilience: लचीलापन/उभरने की शक्ति (The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties)
• Sensory: संवेदी (Relating to sensation or the physical senses like sight or hearing)
• Quell: दूर करना/शांत करना (To put an end to something, typically by force or persuasion)

Grammar AnalysisThe paragraph uses the Present Simple tense to state general facts about the Paralympic Games and the Present Continuous (“redefine,” “quell”) to explain the ongoing purpose of the event.
► Adjectives (Describing Words)
• Incredible / Exceptional: Describe the high quality of the athletes and their skills.
• Global: Describes the international scale of the stage.
• Thrilling: Describes the exciting nature of the celebration.
• Extraordinary: Describes the talent of the athletes.
• Intellectual: Describes a specific type of disability.
► Verbs (Action/State Words)
• Defy: Simple Present showing the action of overcoming obstacles.
• Showcase: Simple Present showing the display of skills.
• Enter: Imperative verb inviting the reader into the topic.
• Go beyond: Phrasal verb showing that the games do more than just sport.
• Redefine: Simple Present showing the change in how people see possibilities.
► Adverbs (How/When/Where)
• Ever: Adverb of time used in a question.
• Well: Used as a transition or introductory adverb.

Bharat’s debut in the Paralympics dates back to 1968, and the first medal was clinched in swimming in 1972. Since then, many Indian Paralympians have brought incredible honour to our country. One such Paralympian, Dr. Deepa Malik, a Khel Ratna, Arjuna, and Padma Shri Awardee, has left an indelible mark on innumerable aspiring athletes.
Hindi Translationपैरालंपिक्स में भारत की शुरुआत 1968 से हुई, और पहला पदक 1972 में तैराकी में जीता गया। तब से, कई भारतीय पैरालंपियन ने हमारे देश के लिए अविश्वसनीय सम्मान लाया है। ऐसी ही एक पैरालंपियन, डॉ. दीपा मलिक, जो खेल रत्न, अर्जुन और पद्मश्री पुरस्कार पुरस्कार से सम्मानित हैं—ने अनगिनत महत्वाकांक्षी एथलीटों पर एक गहरी छाप छोड़ी है।

Word Meanings• Clinched: जीत लिया (Successfully settled or won a competition or medal)
• Indelible: अमिट (Making marks that cannot be removed; forgotten)
• Innumerable: अनगिनत (Too many to be counted)
• Aspiring: महत्वाकांक्षी (Directing one’s hopes or ambitions toward becoming a specified type of person)

Grammar AnalysisThe paragraph uses the Simple Past tense (“dates back,” “was clinched,” “left”) to discuss historical milestones and the Present Perfect tense (“have brought,” “has left”) to show the lasting impact of these achievements up to the present day.
► Adjectives (Describing Words)
• First: Describes the initial medal won.
• Incredible: Describes the high level of honour brought to the country.
• Indian: Proper adjective describing the nationality of the athletes.
• Indelible: Describes the permanent nature of the mark left by Dr. Deepa Malik.
• Innumerable: Describes the large number of aspiring athletes.
► Verbs (Action/State Words)
• Dates back: Phrasal verb in Simple Present showing a historical starting point.
• Was clinched: Passive voice in Simple Past showing the winning of the medal.
• Have brought: Present Perfect showing ongoing glory.
• Has left: Present Perfect showing the continuing influence of her legacy.
► Adverbs (How/When/Where)
• Back: Adverb of time/direction.
• Since then: Adverbial phrase showing the passage of time from 1972 onwards.

Read the following interview.
Interviewer: Namaste, ma’am! It is my privilege to have this opportunity to meet a famous personality in the world of Paralympics, such as you.
Dr. Malik: Namaste! Believe me, I’m truly honoured.
Hindi Translationसाक्षात्कारकर्ता: नमस्ते, मैम! यह मेरा सौभाग्य है कि मुझे पैरालंपिक्स की दुनिया में आप जैसी प्रसिद्ध हस्ती से मिलने का यह अवसर मिला।
डॉ. मलिक: नमस्ते! विश्वास कीजिए, मैं वास्तव में सम्मानित महसूस कर रही हूँ।

Word Meanings• Privilege: विशेषाधिकार/सौभाग्य (A special right, advantage, or favor granted to a person)
• Opportunity: अवसर/मौका (A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something)
• Personality: व्यक्तित्व / मशहूर व्यक्ति (A famous person; the combination of characteristics that form an individual’s character)
• Honoured: सम्मानित (Feeling pride or pleasure from being shown respect)

Grammar AnalysisThe paragraph uses the Simple Present tense for the current interaction (“It is,” “I am”) and Infinitive phrases (“to have,” “to meet”) to express the purpose of the meeting.
► Adjectives (Describing Words)
• Famous: Describes the high status of Dr. Malik.
• Truly: (Used here as an adverb to modify the adjective “honoured”).
► Verbs (Action/State Words)
• Is: Simple Present used to state a fact about the current moment.
• To have / To meet: Infinitives showing the action being discussed.
• Believe: Imperative verb used to emphasize a statement.
• Am: Simple Present showing a state of feeling.
► Adverbs (How/When/Where)
• Truly: Describes the genuine nature of her feeling of being honoured.

Interviewer: You’ve been listed as one of the 10 most inspirational women para-athletes globally by the International Paralympic Committee. How did you brave the odds to be who you are today?
Dr. Malik: I was 29, an awful tragedy struck me when I was diagnosed with spine tumour. I underwent a surgery, but misfortune raised its ugly head again. The doctors declared that I would be bound to a wheelchair for the rest of my life, as I was paralysed waist down. I had two choices—squander my life in remorse or transform it to a world of limitless possibilities.
Hindi Translationसाक्षात्कारकर्ता: आपको अंतर्राष्ट्रीय पैरालंपिक समिति द्वारा विश्व की 10 सबसे प्रेरणादायक महिला पैरा-एथलीटों में शामिल किया गया है। आज आप जिस मुकाम पर हैं, वहाँ तक पहुँचने के लिए आपने बाधाओं का सामना कैसे किया?
डॉ. मलिक: मेरी उम्र 29 साल थी, जब एक भयानक त्रासदी ने मुझे घेर लिया और मुझे रीढ़ की हड्डी के ट्यूमर होने का पता चला। मेरी सर्जरी हुई, लेकिन दुर्भाग्य ने फिर से अपना क्रूर रूप दिखाया। डॉक्टरों ने घोषित किया कि मैं अपने जीवन के बाकी समय के लिए व्हीलचेयर तक सीमित रहूँगी, क्योंकि मैं कमर से नीचे लकवाग्रस्त हो गई थी। मेरे पास दो विकल्प थे — अपने जीवन को पछतावे में बर्बाद करना या इसे असीमित संभावनाओं की दुनिया में बदलना।

Word Meanings• Brave the odds: कठिनाइयों का डटकर सामना करना (To face and overcome difficulties with courage)
• Tragedy: त्रासदी/बड़ी दुर्घटना (An event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress)
• Squander: गंवाना/व्यर्थ करना (Waste something, especially money or time, in a reckless and foolish manner)
• Remorse: पछतावा/ग्लानि (Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed)

Grammar AnalysisThe paragraph uses the Past Tense (“was,” “struck,” “underwent,” “declared”) to describe the life-changing events of her past. It uses Modal Verbs (“would be”) to show a future prediction made in the past.
► Adjectives (Describing Words)
• Inspirational: Describes the type of women listed by the Committee.
• Globally: (Used here as an adverb to describe the scale).
• Awful: Describes the severity of the tragedy.
• Ugly: Describes the nature of the misfortune (metaphorical).
• Bound: Describes her physical state relative to the wheelchair.
• Limitless: Describes the possibilities she chose to create.
► Verbs (Action/State Words)
• Struck: Simple Past showing the sudden occurrence of the tragedy.
• Underwent: Simple Past showing she went through a medical process.
• Declared: Simple Past showing the doctors’ formal statement.
• Would be: Future in the Past showing what was expected to happen.
• Squander / Transform: Infinitives used to show her two available choices.
► Adverbs (How/When/Where)
• Globally: Shows the worldwide scope of her recognition.
• Today: Adverb of time.
• Again: Shows the repetition of misfortune.

I love sports and had been a swimmer too, so I decided to switch to para-athletics. This is how my Paralympics journey began. My breakthrough moment came in the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games, when I secured the silver medal in the shot-put event. In hindsight, I feel it was a moment of personal victory and a step forward in changing perceptions.
Hindi Translationमुझे खेल पसंद है और मैं तैराक भी रही हूँ, इसलिए मैंने पैरा-एथलेटिक्स में जाने का फैसला किया। इस तरह मेरी पैरालंपिक्स यात्रा शुरू हुई। मेरा सफलता का क्षण 2016 के रियो पैरालंपिक खेलों में आया, जब मैंने शॉट-पुट स्पर्धा में रजत पदक जीता। पीछे मुड़कर देखने पर, मुझे लगता है कि यह व्यक्तिगत जीत का एक क्षण था लोगों की सोच बदलने की दिशा में एक बड़ा कदम था।

Word Meanings• Switch: बदलना (To change from one thing to another)
• Breakthrough: महत्वपूर्ण सफलता (A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development)
• Hindsight: बीती बातों पर विचार (Understanding of a situation or event only after it has happened)
• Perceptions: धारणा/दृष्टिकोण (A way of regarding, understanding, or interpreting something)

Grammar AnalysisThe paragraph uses the Past Perfect tense (“had been”) to describe her background before the switch, and the Simple Past (“decided,” “began,” “came,” “secured”) to narrate the specific events of her sports career.
► Adjectives (Describing Words)
• Para-athletics: Describes the specific type of sports she moved into.
• Breakthrough: Describes the most important moment in her career.
• Silver: Describes the type of medal won.
• Personal: Describes the nature of her victory.
► Verbs (Action/State Words)
• Love: Simple Present showing a permanent feeling.
• Had been: Past Perfect showing a state that existed before another past action.
• Decided: Simple Past showing a completed action in the past.
• Secured: Simple Past showing the successful act of winning.
• Changing: Present Participle showing the ongoing process of shifting ideas.
► Adverbs (How/When/Where)
• Too: Adverb meaning “also.”
• How: Interrogative adverb used to explain a process.
• Forward: Adverb of direction showing progress.

Interviewer: You’re a trailblazer—the first ever Indian female para-athlete to win an Asian Games medal in athletics. You’re also India’s first ever female Paralympics medallist across any sport and the list of ‘firsts’ is never ending. You’ve been bestowed with several coveted awards too. What do these accomplishments mean to you?
Dr. Malik: I truly appreciate these accolades that have been showered on me. These achievements are a testimony to my belief that physical limitations don’t define one’s potential. Moreover, I’m a proponent of the school of thought, ‘ability beyond disability’.
Hindi Translationसाक्षात्कारकर्ता: आप एक पथप्रदर्शक हैं — एथलेटिक्स में एशियाई खेलों का पदक जीतने वाली पहली भारतीय महिला पैरा-एथलीट। आप किसी भी खेल में भारत की पहली महिला पैरालंपिक पदक विजेता भी हैं और इन ‘प्रथम’ उपलब्धियों की सूची कभी खत्म नहीं होती। आपको कई प्रतिष्ठित पुरस्कारों से भी नवाज़ा गया है। इन उपलब्धियों का आपके लिए क्या मायने है?
डॉ. मलिक: मैं सच में उन तमाम प्रशंसाओं और सम्मानों की सराहना करती हूँ जो मुझ पर बरसाए गए हैं। ये उपलब्धियाँ मेरे इस विश्वास का प्रमाण हैं कि शारीरिक सीमाएँ किसी व्यक्ति की क्षमता को तय नहीं करती हैं। इसके अलावा, मैं ‘विकलांगता से परे क्षमता’ की विचारधारा की समर्थक हूँ।

Word Meanings• Trailblazer: पथप्रदर्शक (A person who is the first to do something; an innovator)
• Bestowed: प्रदान किया (To present an honor, right, or gift)
• Coveted: प्रतिष्ठित/जिसकी सबको चाह हो (Greatly desired or envied)
• Accolades: पुरस्कार/प्रशंसा (An award or privilege granted as a special honor)
• Proponent: समर्थक (A person who advocates a theory, proposal, or project)

Grammar AnalysisThe paragraph uses the Present Perfect (“have been bestowed,” “have been showered”) to link past honors to the present. It also uses the Simple Present (“don’t define,” “I’m”) to state Dr. Malik’s core beliefs and philosophy.
► Adjectives (Describing Words)
• First: Emphasizes her unique position in Indian sports history.
• Never-ending: Describes the long list of her successes.
• Several / Coveted: Describe the many highly-respected awards she received.
• Physical: Describes the nature of her limitations.
► Verbs (Action/State Words)
• Are: Simple Present used to identify what the achievements represent.
• Appreciate: Simple Present showing her current feeling of gratitude.
• Define: Simple Present (negative) used to show what physical limits cannot do.
• Showered: Past Participle used to describe how the awards were given.
► Adverbs (How/When/Where)
• Ever: Used for emphasis with “first.”
• Truly: Describes the sincerity of her appreciation.
• Moreover: A transition adverb used to add more information.

Interviewer: That’s incredible. Could you share something about the challenges you faced in your journey and how you overcame them?
Dr. Malik: One of the significant challenges for me was societal perceptions. People often underestimated my abilities. Overcoming this required not only physical strength but also mental resilience. I embraced challenges as opportunities to prove my capabilities. The support of my family, coupled with my fortitude, allowed me to turn obstacles into stepping stones.
Hindi Translationसाक्षात्कारकर्ता: यह अविश्वसनीय है। क्या आप अपनी यात्रा में सामने आई चुनौतियों और उन्हें कैसे पार किया, इसके बारे में कुछ साझा कर सकती हैं?
डॉ. मलिक: मेरे लिए एक महत्वपूर्ण चुनौती सामाजिक धारणाएँ थीं। लोग अक्सर मेरी क्षमताओं को कम आँकते थे। इससे पार पाने के लिए न केवल शारीरिक शक्ति बल्कि मानसिक दृढ़ता की भी आवश्यकता थी। मैंने चुनौतियों को अपनी क्षमताओं को साबित करने के अवसरों के रूप में स्वीकार किया। मेरे परिवार के सहयोग और मेरे साहस ने मुझे बाधाओं को सफलता की सीढ़ियों में बदलने की शक्ति दी।

Word Meanings• Embraced: अपनाया/स्वीकार किया (Accept or support a belief or change willingly and enthusiastically)
• Fortitude: धैर्य/सहनशक्ति (Courage in pain or adversity)
• Obstacles: बाधाएं (A thing that blocks one’s way or prevents progress)
• Stepping stones: सफलता की सीढ़ी (Actions or events that help one to make progress towards a goal)

Grammar AnalysisThe paragraph uses the Simple Past tense (“was,” “underestimated,” “required,” “embraced,” “allowed”) to look back at the hurdles she has already cleared. It also uses “not only… but also” to emphasize the combination of physical and mental effort.
► Adjectives (Describing Words)
• Significant: Describes the level of challenge she faced.
• Societal: Describes the type of perceptions (from society).
• Physical / Mental: Describe the different types of strength and resilience needed.
• Capabilities: (Used here as a noun, but refers to her “capable” nature).
► Verbs (Action/State Words)
• Share: Infinitive used in the question to ask for a story.
• Underestimated: Simple Past showing the wrong judgment of other people.
• Required: Simple Past showing what was necessary for success.
• Embraced: Simple Past showing her positive attitude toward challenges.
• Turn: Infinitive showing the result of her actions.
► Adverbs (How/When/Where)
• Often: Adverb of frequency showing how many times people doubted her.
• Not only / But also: Correlative conjunctions used to join ideas for emphasis.

Interviewer: Your story is indeed a testament to the power of determination. How do you believe sports and Paralympics can contribute to challenging societal stereotypes? What has been the impact of Paralympics in your life?
Dr. Malik: Honestly, I feel sports, especially Paralympics, have the extraordinary ability to challenge stereotypes and change attitudes towards disability. When people witness the strength, skill, and competitive spirit of para-athletes, it breaks down preconceived notions. Paralympics has given me a new lease of life and helped me push boundaries. It has made me what I am today. It has made me realise that individuals with disabilities can be as capable, if not more than their able-bodied counterparts.
Hindi Translationसाक्षात्कारकर्ता: आपकी कहानी वास्तव में दृढ़ संकल्प की शक्ति का एक प्रमाण है। आप कैसे मानती हैं कि खेल और पैरालंपिक्स सामाजिक रूढ़िवादिता को चुनौती देने में योगदान दे सकते हैं? आपके जीवन में पैरालंपिक्स का क्या प्रभाव पड़ा है?
डॉ. मलिक: सच कहूँ तो, मुझे लगता है कि खेल, विशेष रूप से पैरालंपिक्स, में रूढ़िवादिता को चुनौती देने और विकलांगता के प्रति दृष्टिकोण बदलने की असाधारण क्षमता है। जब लोग पैरा-एथलीटों की शक्ति, कौशल और प्रतिस्पर्धी भावना को देखते हैं, तो यह पूर्वधारणाओं को तोड़ता है। पैरालंपिक्स ने मुझे जीवन का एक नया अवसर दिया है और और सीमाओं को पार करने में मेरी मदद की है।। इसने मुझे यह अहसास कराया है कि विकलांग व्यक्ति भी उतने ही सक्षम हो सकते हैं, जितने कि शारीरिक रूप से सक्षम व्यक्ति, बल्कि शायद उनसे भी अधिक।

Word Meanings• Testament: वसीयतनामा/प्रमाण (A person’s or thing’s will; evidence or proof of something)
• Preconceived notions: पूर्वकल्पित धारणाएं (An idea or opinion formed before having enough information or experience)
• Lease of life: नया जीवन (A chance to live or last longer, or with a better quality of life)
• Counterparts: समकक्ष (A person or thing holding a position or performing a function that corresponds to that of another)

Grammar AnalysisThe paragraph uses the Present Perfect tense (“has given,” “has made”) to describe the impact of sports on her life. It also uses the Simple Present (“I feel,” “witness,” “breaks down”) to explain the general power of the Paralympics to change society.
► Adjectives (Describing Words)
• Extraordinary: Describes the special ability of sports to change minds.
• Competitive: Describes the spirit of the athletes.
• Preconceived: Describes notions formed without actual knowledge.
• New: Describes her fresh perspective on life.
• Capable: Describes the potential of individuals with disabilities.
• Able-bodied: Describes those without physical disabilities.
► Verbs (Action/State Words)
• Contribute: Infinitive showing how sports help society.
• Challenge: Infinitive showing the action against stereotypes.
• Witness: Simple Present showing what happens when people watch.
• Breaks down: Phrasal verb in Simple Present showing the removal of barriers.
• Push: Infinitive showing the act of moving beyond limits.
► Adverbs (How/When/Where)
• Indeed: Used for emphasis to mean “certainly.”
• Honestly: Adverb used to show the speaker is being sincere.
• Especially: Used to single out Paralympics from other sports.

Interviewer: Beyond the medals, you’ve become vocal for inclusivity and accessibility. How do you see your role in advocating for disability rights and inclusivity?
Dr. Malik: Advocacy is integral to my mission. I strongly believe in working for the cause of strengthening the emotional health of persons with challenges and empowering women through outdoor sports and adventure activities. I also support persons from lower socio–economic strata and provide equipment to para sportspersons. I believe youth is the voice of tomorrow. So, we organise disability sports awareness and advocacy sessions at various schools and colleges. My goal is to contribute to create a society where everyone, regardless of ability, is treated with dignity and given a fair chance to succeed.
Hindi Translationसाक्षात्कारकर्ता: पदकों से परे, आप समावेशिता और सुलभता के लिए एक मुखर आवाज बन गई हैं। आप विकलांगता के अधिकारों और समावेशिता की वकालत करने में अपनी भूमिका को कैसे देखती हैं?
डॉ. मलिक: वकालत मेरे मिशन का अभिन्न अंग है। मैं चुनौतियों का सामना कर रहे व्यक्तियों के मानसिक स्वास्थ्य को मजबूत करने और बाहरी खेलों व साहसिक गतिविधियों के माध्यम से महिलाओं को सशक्त बनाने के कार्य में दृढ़ विश्वास रखती हूँ। मैं निम्न सामाजिक-आर्थिक वर्ग के लोगों की भी मदद करती हूँ और पैरा खिलाड़ियों को उपकरण प्रदान करती हूँ। मेरा मानना है कि युवा ही आने वाले कल की आवाज हैं। इसलिए, हम विभिन्न स्कूलों और कॉलेजों में विकलांगता खेल जागरूकता और वकालत सत्र आयोजित करते हैं। मेरा लक्ष्य एक ऐसे समाज बनाने में योगदान देना है जहाँ हर किसी को, उसकी शारीरिक क्षमता चाहे जो भी हो, सम्मान के साथ देखा जाए और सफल होने का समान अवसर दिया जाए।

Word Meanings• Inclusivity: समावेशिता (The practice of providing equal access to opportunities and resources for people who might otherwise be excluded)
• Integral: अनिवार्य/अभिन्न (Necessary to make a whole complete; essential)
• Empowering: सशक्त बनाना (Making someone stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life)
• Dignity: गरिमा/सम्मान (The state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect)

Grammar AnalysisThe paragraph uses the Simple Present tense (“is,” “believe,” “support,” “organise”) to describe her current ongoing mission and values. It also uses Present Participle forms (“working,” “strengthening”) to describe the specific nature of her efforts.
► Adjectives (Describing Words)
• Vocal: Describes her active and outspoken nature for a cause.
• Integral: Describes how essential advocacy is to her life.
• Emotional: Describes the type of health she aims to strengthen.
• Lower socio-economic: Describes the specific financial background of people she supports.
• Fair: Describes the type of chance everyone should receive.
► Verbs (Action/State Words)
• See: Simple Present used in the question to ask for her perspective.
• Empowering: Present Participle showing the act of giving power to women.
• Provide: Simple Present showing her action of giving equipment.
• Organise: Simple Present showing a regular, repeated activity.
• Succeed: Infinitive showing the end goal for people in society.
► Adverbs (How/When/Where)
• Beyond: Shows that the topic is moving outside of just medals.
• Strongly: Describes the intensity of her belief.
• Regardless: Shows that ability level does not change how people should be treated.

Interviewer: Lastly, what advice do you have for individuals facing challenges or setbacks, especially those with disabilities, who aspire to achieve their goals?
Dr. Malik: I would say, every setback is an opportunity to prove your strength. Surround yourself with a support system, believe in yourself, and let your journey inspire others. Remember, disability is not a limitation; it’s a unique strength waiting to be unleashed.
Hindi Translationसाक्षात्कारकर्ता: अंत में, उन व्यक्तियों के लिए आपकी क्या सलाह है जो चुनौतियों या बाधाओं का सामना कर रहे हैं, विशेष रूप से वे जो दिव्यांग हैं और अपने लक्ष्यों को प्राप्त करने की आकांक्षा रखते हैं?
डॉ. मलिक: मैं कहूँगी, हर असफलता आपकी शक्ति साबित करने का एक अवसर है। अपने आस-पास एक सहायक प्रणाली रखें, खुद पर विश्वास रखें, और अपनी यात्रा को दूसरों के लिए प्रेरणा बनने दें। याद रखें, अक्षमता कोई सीमा नहीं है; यह एक अनूठी शक्ति है जो बाहर आने का इंतजार कर रही है

Word Meanings• Setbacks: नाकामयाबी/रुकावट (A reversal or check in progress)
• Aspire: आकांक्षा करना (Direct one’s hopes or ambitions towards achieving something)
• Surround: घेरना (Be all around someone or something)
• Unleashed: मुक्त करना / प्रकट करना (Release from a restraint or set free)

Grammar AnalysisThe paragraph uses the Imperative Mood (“Surround yourself,” “believe,” “let,” “remember”) to give strong, direct advice. It also uses the Simple Present to state a powerful final philosophy.
► Adjectives (Describing Words)
• Every: Used to show that no setback is excluded from being an opportunity.
• Unique: Describes the special nature of the strength found in disability.
• Unleashed: (Used here as a Past Participle) describes the state of the strength once it is set free.
► Verbs (Action/State Words)
• Facing: Present Participle describing the people who are currently dealing with challenges.
• Prove: Infinitive showing the purpose of facing a setback.
• Surround: Imperative verb giving a command to build a network of help.
• Inspire: Infinitive showing the result of a shared journey.
Is not: Simple Present (negative) used to redefine what disability is.
► Adverbs (How/When/Where)
• Lastly: Adverb of order used to introduce the final question.
• Especially: Used to focus the advice on a specific group.

Interviewer: Thank you for sharing your insights. Your story is undoubtedly inspirational.
Dr. Malik: Thank you for having me! It’s been a pleasure.
Hindi Translationसाक्षात्कारकर्ता: अपने विचार साझा करने के लिए आपका धन्यवाद। आपकी कहानी निस्संदेह प्रेरणादायक है।
डॉ. मलिक: मुझे यहाँ बुलाने के लिए धन्यवाद! आपसे बात करके बहुत खुशी हुई।

Word Meanings• Insights: अंतर्दृष्टि/विचार (Deep understanding or valuable ideas about a subject)
• Undoubtedly: निस्संदेह (Without any doubt; certainly)
• Inspirational: प्रेरणादायक (Providing motivation or encouragement)
• Pleasure: प्रसन्नता/सौभाग्य (A feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment)

Grammar AnalysisThe paragraph uses the Present Perfect tense (“It’s been”) to reflect on the experience of the interview that has just concluded.
► Adjectives (Describing Words)
• Inspirational: Describes the quality of Dr. Malik’s life story.
• Undoubtedly: (Used here as an adverb to emphasize the adjective “inspirational”).
► Verbs (Action/State Words)
• Sharing: Present Participle showing the act of giving information.
• Having: Present Participle used here to mean “inviting” or “hosting.”
• Has been: Present Perfect showing the state of the experience from the start until now.
► Adverbs (How/When/Where)
Undoubtedly: Emphasizes that there is no question about how inspiring she is.
Lastly: (Implied context) though not in this specific snippet, it marks the end of the dialogue.

Kaveri Chapter 5 Poem – Hindi Translation

1. The athletes had come from all over the country
To run for the gold, for the silver, and bronze
Many weeks and months of training
All coming down to these games.
Hindi Translationदेश भर से एथलीट आए थे
स्वर्ण, रजत और कांस्य पदक के लिए दौड़ने
कई हफ्तों और महीनों का प्रशिक्षण
सब कुछ इन खेलों पर निर्भर था।

Word Meanings• Bronze: कांस्य (A yellowish-brown alloy of copper and tin, used for the third-place medal)
• Training: प्रशिक्षण (The action of teaching a person a particular skill or type of behavior)
• Coming down to: निर्णायक मोड़ पर पहुँचना (To be the most important part or result of a situation)

Grammar AnalysisThe paragraph uses the Past Perfect tense (“had come”) to show that the athletes arrived before the games started. It also uses Present Participle forms (“training,” “coming”) to describe the long-term effort leading up to the event.
► Adjectives (Describing Words)
• All: Describes the entire extent of the country.
• Gold / Silver / Bronze: Describe the specific types of medals.
• Many: Describes the large number of weeks and months.
• These: Demonstrative adjective pointing to the specific games.
► Verbs (Action/State Words)
• Had come: Past Perfect showing an action completed before a specific point in the past.
• To run: Infinitive showing the purpose of the athletes’ arrival.
• Training: Gerund/Participle describing the continuous activity of preparation.
• Coming down: Phrasal verb showing the culmination of their efforts.
► Adverbs (How/When/Where)
• Over: Preposition used here with “all” to show the wide area of the country.

2. The spectators gathered around the old field
To cheer on all the young women and men
The final event of the day was approaching
Excitement was high to begin.
Hindi Translationदर्शक पुराने मैदान के चारों ओर इकट्ठा हुए
सभी युवा महिलाओं और पुरुषों का हौसला बढ़ाने
दिन की अंतिम स्पर्धा नज़दीक आ रही थी
शुरुआत को लेकर उत्साह चरम पर थी।

Word Meanings• Spectators: दर्शक (People who watch an event, show, or game)
• Gathered: इकट्ठा हुए (Came together in one place)
• Cheer on: उत्साह बढ़ाना (To shout words of encouragement to someone)
• Approaching: करीब आना (Coming nearer in distance or time)

Grammar AnalysisThe paragraph uses the Simple Past tense (“gathered,” “was”) to set the scene and the Past Continuous tense (“was approaching”) to describe an action that was in progress at that time.
► Adjectives (Describing Words)
• Old: Describes the condition of the field.
• Young: Describes the age of the athletes (women and men).
• Final: Describes which event of the day it was.
• High: Describes the level of excitement.
► Verbs (Action/State Words)
• Gathered: Simple Past showing a completed action of people coming together.
• To cheer: Infinitive showing the purpose of the spectators.
• Was approaching: Past Continuous showing the event was getting closer.
• To begin: Infinitive showing what everyone was waiting for.
► Adverbs (How/When/Where)
• Around: Describes the position of the spectators relative to the field.

3. The blocks were all lined up for those who would use them
The hundred-yard dash and the race to be run
These were nine resolved athletes in the back of the starting line
Poised for the sound of the gun.
Hindi Translationब्लॉक उन लोगों के लिए सभी कतार में थे जो उनका उपयोग करेंगे
सौ-गज की दौड़ का मुकाबला अब होने को था।
शुरुआती रेखा के पीछे नौ दृढ़ एथलीट थे
पिस्तौल की आवाज़ के लिए तैयार।

Word Meanings• Lined up: कतार में (Arranged in a straight line)
• Dash: दौड़ (A short, fast race)
• Resolved: संकल्पित/दृढ़निश्चयी (Firmly determined to do something)
• Poised: तैयार (Ready to move or do something; in a balanced position)

Grammar AnalysisThe paragraph uses the Simple Past tense (“were”) to describe the setup and the athletes’ state. It uses the Modal “would” to show the future intent from the perspective of that past moment.
► Adjectives (Describing Words)
• Lined up: Describes the arrangement of the blocks.
• Hundred-yard: Describes the specific distance of the dash.
• Nine: Specifies the number of athletes.
• Resolved: Describes the focused and determined mindset of the runners.
• Poised: Describes the physical readiness of the athletes.
► Verbs (Action/State Words)
• Were: Simple Past used to state the condition of the scene.
• Would use: Future in the Past showing the intended action of the athletes.
• To be run: Passive Infinitive describing the race that was scheduled.
• Starting: Present Participle used here as an adjective for the line.
► Adverbs (How/When/Where)
• All: Used to emphasize that every block was ready.
• In the back of: Phrasal preposition showing the exact location of the athletes.

4. The signal was given, the pistol exploded
And so did the runners all charging ahead
But the smallest among them, he stumbled and staggered
And fell to the asphalt instead.
Hindi Translationसंकेत दिया गया, पिस्तौल चली
और उसी के साथ सभी धावक आगे की ओर लपके
लेकिन उनमें से सबसे छोटा, वह ठोकर खाकर लड़खड़ाया
और दौड़ने के बजाय सड़क पर गिर पड़ा।

Word Meanings• Exploded: गूँजना (Here, the sudden loud sound of the pistol; literally, to burst)
• Stumbled: ठोकर खाना (To trip or lose one’s balance while walking or running)
• Staggered: लड़खड़ाना (To walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall)
• Asphalt: डामर की सड़क (A black, sticky substance used for making road surfaces)

Grammar AnalysisThe paragraph uses the Simple Past tense (“was given,” “exploded,” “did,” “stumbled,” “staggered,” “fell”) to describe a rapid sequence of events. The passive voice (“was given”) focuses on the action of the signal.
► Adjectives (Describing Words)
• Smallest: Superlative adjective identifying the specific runner who fell.
• Charging: (Used here as a participle) describing the energetic movement of the runners.
► Verbs (Action/State Words)
• Was given: Passive voice in Simple Past showing the starting signal.
• Exploded: Simple Past used to describe the sudden noise of the gun.
• Charging: Present Participle describing the action of running ahead.
• Stumbled / Staggered: Simple Past verbs showing the loss of balance.
• Fell: Simple Past showing the final result of the trip.
► Adverbs (How/When/Where)
• Ahead: Adverb of direction showing where the runners were moving.
• Instead: Adverb used to show that falling happened rather than running.

5. He gave out a cry of frustration and anguish
His dreams and his efforts dashed in the dirt
But as sure as I’m standing here telling this story
The same goes for what next occurred.
Hindi Translationउसके मुँह से हताशा और पीड़ा की एक चीख निकली,
उसके सपने और उसकी मेहनत धूल में मिल गई
लेकिन जितना निश्चित मैं यहाँ खड़े होकर यह कहानी सुना रहा हूँ,
उतना ही निश्चित वो भी है, जो इसके बाद हुआ।

Word Meanings• Frustration: निराशा/कुंठा (The feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something)
• Anguish: वेदना/अत्यंत दुख (Severe mental or physical pain or suffering)
• Dashed: चकनाचूर (To destroy or ruin something, like hopes or dreams)
• Occurred: घटित हुआ (To happen or take place)

Grammar AnalysisThe paragraph uses the Simple Past tense (“gave,” “occurred”) to describe the immediate aftermath of the fall. It also uses a unique phrase (“as sure as I’m standing here”) which is a Present Continuous idiom used to emphasize the truth of the statement.
► Adjectives (Describing Words)
• Dashed: (Used here as a participle) describing the ruined state of his dreams.
• Sure: Describes the certainty of the narrator’s statement.
• Same: Describes the upcoming event as being just as remarkable as the fall.
► Verbs (Action/State Words)
• Gave out: Phrasal verb in Simple Past showing the release of a sound.
• Dashed: Simple Past (passive sense) showing the destruction of efforts.
• Standing / Telling: Present Participles used to describe the narrator’s current state.
• Occurred: Simple Past showing that something else happened next.
► Adverbs (How/When/Where)
• Next: Adverb of time showing the sequence of events.
• Here: Adverb of place.

6. The eight other runners pulled up on their heels
The ones who had trained for so long to compete
One by one they all turned round and went back to help him
And brought the young boy to his feet.
Hindi Translationआठों अन्य धावक अचानक रुक गए,
वे जो प्रतिस्पर्धा करने के लिए इतने लंबे समय से प्रशिक्षण ले रहे थे
एक-एक करके सभी मुड़े और उसकी मदद के लिए वापस गए
और उस युवा लड़के को उसके पैरों पर खड़ा किया।

Word Meanings• Pulled up: रुक गए (To stop moving or to come to a halt)
• On their heels: अपनी जगह पर (Suddenly or immediately stopping)
• Turned round: पीछे मुड़े (To change direction to face the opposite way)
• Brought to his feet: उसे खड़ा किया (Helped someone to stand up again)

Grammar AnalysisThe paragraph uses the Simple Past tense (“pulled up,” “turned,” “went,” “brought”) to show the sudden actions of the other runners. It uses the Past Perfect (“had trained”) to remind the reader of the long preparation that they were willing to set aside.
► Adjectives (Describing Words)
• Eight: Specifies the number of runners who stopped.
• Other: Distinguishes these runners from the one who fell.
• Long: Describes the duration of their training.
• Young: Describes the boy who was helped.
► Verbs (Action/State Words)
• Pulled up: Phrasal verb in Simple Past showing the sudden stop.
• Had trained: Past Perfect showing action that happened before the race.
• To compete: Infinitive showing the purpose of their training.
• Turned round / Went back: Simple Past actions showing their choice to help.
• To help: Infinitive showing the intent behind turning back.
► Adverbs (How/When/Where)
• One by one: Adverbial phrase showing that each runner made the same choice.
• Back: Adverb of direction showing they returned to the fallen boy.

7. Then all the nine runners joined hands and continued
The hundred-yard dash now reduced to a walk
And a banner above that said (Special Olympics)
Could not have been more on the mark.
Hindi Translationफिर सभी नौ धावकों ने हाथ थामे और जारी रखा
सौ-गज की दौड़ अब चलने में बदल गई
और ऊपर लगा वो बैनर जिस पर लिखा था ‘स्पेशल ओलंपिक्स’,
इससे ज़्यादा सटीक और कुछ भी नहीं हो सकता था।

Word Meanings• Joined hands: हाथ मिलाए (Held each other’s hands)
• Reduced: कम होना/बदल जाना (Made smaller or less in amount, degree, or size)
• Banner: बैनर/बड़ा झंडा (A long strip of cloth bearing a slogan or design)
• On the mark: बिल्कुल सही/सटीक (Perfectly accurate or appropriate)

Grammar AnalysisThe paragraph uses the Simple Past tense (“joined,” “continued,” “said”) to describe the final stage of the event. It uses a Past Participle (“reduced”) to describe the new state of the race, and a Modal Perfect (“could not have been”) to express a strong opinion about the appropriateness of the situation.
► Adjectives (Describing Words)
• Nine: Confirms all runners were now moving together.
• Hundred-yard: Describes the original distance of the race.
• Reduced: Describes the race’s transformation from a run to a walk.
• Special: Part of the proper name “Special Olympics,” describing the unique nature of the event.
► Verbs (Action/State Words)
• Joined: Simple Past showing the collective action of holding hands.
• Continued: Simple Past showing they finished what they started.
• Said: Simple Past used to describe the text written on the banner.
• Could not have been: Modal Perfect used to emphasize that the label was perfect.
► Adverbs (How/When/Where)
• Then: Adverb of time showing the sequence after the boy was helped up.
• Now: Adverb of time showing the change in the moment.
• Above: Adverb of place showing the position of the banner.

8. That’s how the race ended, with nine gold medals
They came to the finish line holding hands still
And a standing ovation and nine beaming faces
Said more than these words ever will.
Hindi Translationइस तरह दौड़ समाप्त हुई, नौ स्वर्ण पदकों के साथ
वे फिनिश लाइन पर हाथ थामे हुए आए
और दर्शकों की वो खड़े होकर दी गई तालियाँ और वे नौ मुस्कुराते चेहरे,
इन शब्दों से कहीं अधिक कह गए।

Word Meanings• Finish line: अंतिम रेखा (The line at the end of a race)
• Standing ovation: खड़े होकर तालियां बजाना (A period of prolonged applause during which the audience rises to its feet)
• Beaming: चमकता हुआ/खुशी से खिला हुआ (Shining brightly; radiant with joy)
• Ever will: कभी भी (A phrase used to emphasize that something is permanent or absolute)

Grammar AnalysisThe paragraph uses the Simple Past tense (“ended,” “came,” “said”) to conclude the narrative. It also uses the Future tense (“ever will”) to make a timeless statement about the impact of the event.
► Adjectives (Describing Words)
• Nine: Repeated to emphasize the collective victory.
• Gold: Describes the highest honor given to all participants.
• Standing: Describes the type of applause (ovation) from the crowd.
• Beaming: Describes the extremely happy expressions on the runners’ faces.
► Verbs (Action/State Words)
• Ended: Simple Past showing the completion of the story.
• Holding: Present Participle describing the continuous action of their hands being together.
• Said: Simple Past used here to mean that their expressions “communicated” a message.
• Will: Modal verb used for the future to show a lasting truth.
► Adverbs (How/When/Where)
• Still: Shows that they continued to hold hands from the track to the finish.
• Ever: Adverb of time used for emphasis.

Kaveri Chapter 5 Summary in English and Hindi:

Chapter 5 of Kaveri opens with a brief introduction to the Paralympic Games — a global sporting event for athletes with locomotor, sensory or intellectual disabilities. India’s first participation in the Paralympics dates back to 1968, and the country won its first medal in swimming in 1972.
The heart of the chapter is a fictional yet realistic interview with Dr. Deepa Malik, one of India’s greatest para-athletes. She has been honoured with the Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award and Padma Shri, and has been named among the 10 most inspirational women para-athletes globally by the International Paralympic Committee.
Dr. Malik shares that at the age of 29, she was diagnosed with a spinal tumour. After surgery, doctors declared she would remain paralysed from the waist down and be wheelchair-bound for life. Faced with this devastating news, she chose not to waste her life in regret. Instead, she decided to transform her life into a world of limitless possibilities.
Since she had always loved sports and had been a swimmer, she switched to para-athletics. Her defining moment came at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games, where she won the silver medal in the shot-put event — becoming India’s first female Paralympics medallist across any sport. She was also the first Indian woman to win an Asian Games medal in athletics (para category).
When asked about challenges, Dr. Malik spoke about societal perceptions — people constantly underestimating her abilities. She overcame this with mental resilience, family support, and her own fortitude, turning every obstacle into a stepping stone.
She firmly believes that sports, especially Paralympics, have the power to break stereotypes and change how society views disability. Her philosophy is: “Ability beyond disability.”
Beyond medals, Dr. Malik is a passionate advocate for disability rights and inclusivity. She works to strengthen the emotional health of persons with challenges, supports women through adventure sports, helps people from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and organises disability awareness sessions at schools and colleges.
Her final message to students: “Every setback is an opportunity to prove your strength. Disability is not a limitation; it’s a unique strength waiting to be unleashed.”
Summary in Hindiपाठ 5 – “असीमित संभावनाओं की दुनिया”
कक्षा 9 की अंग्रेज़ी पुस्तक कावेरी का पाँचवाँ पाठ पैरालंपिक खेलों और दिव्यांग खिलाड़ियों की असाधारण प्रतिभा को समर्पित है। इस पाठ में डॉ. दीपा मलिक का एक प्रेरणादायक साक्षात्कार प्रस्तुत किया गया है।
डॉ. दीपा मलिक को खेल रत्न, अर्जुन पुरस्कार और पद्म श्री से सम्मानित किया जा चुका है। जब वे 29 वर्ष की थीं, तब उन्हें रीढ़ की हड्डी में ट्यूमर हो गया। ऑपरेशन के बाद डॉक्टरों ने बताया कि वे जीवनभर व्हीलचेयर पर निर्भर रहेंगी क्योंकि उनका शरीर कमर से नीचे लकवाग्रस्त हो गया था।
लेकिन डॉ. मलिक ने हार नहीं मानी। उन्होंने खेल के प्रति अपने प्रेम को आधार बनाकर पैरा-एथलेटिक्स में कदम रखा। 2016 के रियो पैरालंपिक खेलों में उन्होंने शॉट-पुट स्पर्धा में रजत पदक जीतकर इतिहास रचा और किसी भी खेल में पदक जीतने वाली भारत की पहली महिला पैरालंपियन बनीं।
उनका मानना है कि शारीरिक अक्षमता किसी की क्षमता को परिभाषित नहीं करती। वे विकलांगता जागरूकता के लिए स्कूलों और कॉलेजों में अभियान चलाती हैं और समाज के कमज़ोर वर्गों की मदद करती हैं।
उनका संदेश है: “हर असफलता आपकी शक्ति को साबित करने का एक अवसर है। विकलांगता कोई सीमा नहीं है — यह एक अनूठी शक्ति है जो उजागर होने की प्रतीक्षा में है।”

“Nine Gold Medals” is a deeply moving poem by David Roth set at a Special Olympics event. The poem tells the story of nine athletes who have trained hard for months, all coming from different parts of the country, gathered to compete in a hundred-yard dash for gold, silver, and bronze medals.
As the starting gun fires, all nine athletes charge ahead with great energy and determination. But suddenly, the smallest among them stumbles and falls on the hard asphalt track. He cries out in frustration and anguish — his dreams and hard work seemingly shattered in a single moment.
What happens next is the true heart of the poem. One by one, the eight other runners stop running, turn back, and go to help the fallen boy. Despite having trained for months with dreams of winning, they forget their personal ambitions. Together, they lift him back on his feet, and then all nine athletes join hands and walk together to the finish line.
The race — once a sprint — is now reduced to a walk, but it carries a far greater meaning. The banner above the field reads “Special Olympics”, and the poet says it could not have been more fitting. Every single one of the nine athletes is awarded a gold medal — not for speed, but for the golden quality of their hearts.
The poem ends with the crowd giving a standing ovation, and nine beaming, smiling faces that say more than any words could. The poem beautifully conveys that true victory lies not in individual triumph but in compassion, empathy, and collective support.
Summary in Hindi“नौ स्वर्ण पदक” – डेविड रॉथ
यह कविता स्पेशल ओलंपिक्स के एक दौड़ प्रतियोगिता पर आधारित है। देश के विभिन्न हिस्सों से आए नौ खिलाड़ी महीनों की कड़ी मेहनत के बाद सौ गज की दौड़ में भाग लेने आए हैं।
जैसे ही दौड़ शुरू होती है, सभी खिलाड़ी तेज़ी से दौड़ने लगते हैं। लेकिन अचानक उनमें सबसे छोटा खिलाड़ी ठोकर खाकर गिर पड़ता है। वह दर्द और निराशा में चीख उठता है — उसके सपने मानो टूट जाते हैं।
लेकिन इसके बाद जो होता है, वह इस कविता को अमर बना देता है। बाकी आठों खिलाड़ी एक-एक करके रुक जाते हैं, पीछे मुड़ते हैं और गिरे हुए लड़के की मदद करते हैं। फिर सभी नौ खिलाड़ी हाथ में हाथ थामकर साथ-साथ फिनिश लाइन पार करते हैं।
दौड़ एक स्प्रिंट से बदलकर एक साझा सफर बन जाती है। मैदान के ऊपर लगा “स्पेशल ओलंपिक्स” का बैनर इस दृश्य को और भी सार्थक बना देता है। सभी नौ खिलाड़ियों को स्वर्ण पदक से नवाज़ा जाता है।
दर्शक खड़े होकर तालियाँ बजाते हैं और नौ चमकते हुए चेहरे बिना शब्दों के सब कुछ कह देते हैं। यह कविता सिखाती है कि सच्ची जीत व्यक्तिगत सफलता में नहीं, बल्कि करुणा, सहानुभूति और साथ मिलकर आगे बढ़ने में है।