Q1. Who is the poet of the poem Harvest Hymn?
Ans: Sarojini Naidu.
Q2. To whom is the poem addressed?
Ans: To the gods of nature and creation.
Q3. Who is called the ‘Lord of the lotus’?
Ans: Surya, the Sun God.
Q4. Why is Surya praised in the hymn?
Ans: He gives light and bounty for the harvest.
Q5. Who is the ‘Lord of the rainbow’?
Ans: Varuna, the God of rain.
Q6. How does Varuna help in harvest?
Ans: By sending rain and dew to nourish crops.
Q7. Who is the ‘Queen of the harvest’?
Ans: Prithvi, Mother Earth.
Q8. What does Earth provide to mankind?
Ans: Her bosom yields fruits, grains, and riches.
Q9. Who is called the ‘Life of all life’?
Ans: Brahma, the Creator.
Q10. What is offered as tribute to the Sun?
Ans: Songs and garlands.
Q11. What is offered to the Earth?
Ans: Fruits and grains from the harvest.
Q12. What is offered to Varuna?
Ans: Thanks for his rain and dew.
Q13. What musical instruments are mentioned in the poem?
Ans: Cymbal, flute, pipe, and drum.
Q14. What does the ‘piping flute’ symbolize?
Ans: Joy and celebration of the harvest.
Q15. Why do the people sing and dance in the poem?
Ans: To celebrate and thank the gods for the harvest.
Q16. What kind of hymn is Harvest Hymn?
Ans: A prayer of gratitude for nature’s blessings.
Q17. What mood does the poem create?
Ans: Festive, thankful, and devotional.
Q18. Which natural forces are thanked in the poem?
Ans: Sun, rain, and Earth.
Q19. What role does Mother Earth play in the harvest?
Ans: She nourishes seeds and gives a rich yield.
Q20. Who is praised as the ‘eternal father’?
Ans: Brahma.
Q21. Why are garlands mentioned in the poem?
Ans: They are offerings to the gods.
Q22. What is the central theme of the poem?
Ans: Gratitude to gods and nature for a bountiful harvest.