General Knowledge Class 6 - Language And-Literature Notes

Language and Literature

Welcome to the chapter on Language and Literature for Class 6. In this chapter, you will learn about famous languages, important writers, classic books, and interesting facts about literature from India and around the world. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to name popular languages, recognize famous authors, and know more about literature!

Introduction

Language is how we communicate with each other. Literature is the art of writing stories, poems, and plays. Every country has its own language and literature.

Famous Languages of the World

• English
• Hindi
• Spanish
• French
• Chinese
• Arabic

Indian Languages

• Hindi
• Bengali
• Tamil
• Telugu
• Marathi
• Gujarati
• Punjabi

Famous Writers and Poets

• William Shakespeare – English playwright and poet
• Rabindranath Tagore – Indian poet and writer
• Ruskin Bond – Famous Indian author
• Premchand – Renowned Hindi writer
• J.K. Rowling – Author of Harry Potter series

Classic Books and Stories

• Panchatantra – Ancient Indian collection of animal stories
• Harry Potter – Popular fantasy series
• Ramayana and Mahabharata – Indian epics
• Alice in Wonderland – Famous English story

Fun Activity: Book Talk!

Choose your favorite book or story. Tell your friends about the author, the main characters, and why you like it!

Summary

• There are many languages spoken around the world.
• Literature includes stories, poems, and plays.
• Famous writers and books are part of our culture.

Practice Questions

1. Name two Indian languages.
2. Who wrote the Harry Potter series?
3. What is the Panchatantra?
4. Name a famous Indian poet.
5. Which language is spoken by most people in the world?

Challenge Yourself

• List three books you have read and their authors.
• Write a short poem or story in your favorite language.

Did You Know?

• There are more than 7,000 languages spoken in the world!
• Rabindranath Tagore won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1913.

Glossary

• Language: A way of speaking and writing used by people.
• Literature: Stories, poems, and plays written in any language.
• Author: A person who writes books or stories.
• Poet: A person who writes poems.

Answers to Practice Questions

1. Hindi, Bengali (any two Indian languages)
2. J.K. Rowling
3. A collection of animal stories from India
4. Rabindranath Tagore
5. Chinese (Mandarin)

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