NCERT Solutions for Class 8 English Poorvi (2026–27)
NCERT Solutions for Class 8 English Poorvi give you complete, chapter-wise answers to the new NCF-2023 Class 8 English textbook. Every story, poem and non-fiction piece across the five units is solved in exam format with summaries, word meanings, extra questions, assertion-reason items and MCQs — everything you need to master the Poorvi book for 2026–27.
About the Poorvi textbook
Poorvi is the new Class 8 English literature reader introduced by NCERT under NCF 2023. It is built around five thematic units — Wit and Wisdom, Values and Dispositions, Mystery and Magic, Environment, and Science and Curiosity. Each unit brings together a story, a poem and a non-fiction or prose piece, so the theme echoes across the reading. The selections celebrate intelligence and humour, courage and service, creativity, our bond with nature, and the wonder of science. Our Poorvi solutions stay faithful to the textbook: the same lessons, the same exercise headings and the same question order.
NCERT Solutions for Class 8 English Poorvi – All Lessons
Use the table below to jump straight to any story, poem or prose piece. Each link opens a full, exam-ready solution.
| Unit | Story | Poem | Prose / Non-fiction |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wit and Wisdom | The Wit that Won Hearts | A Concrete Example | Wisdom Paves the Way |
| 2Values and Dispositions | A Tale of Valour: Major Somnath Sharma and the Battle of Badgam | Somebody’s Mother | Verghese Kurien — I Too Had A Dream |
| 3Mystery and Magic | The Case of the Fifth Word | The Magic Brush of Dreams | Spectacular Wonders |
| 4Environment | The Cherry Tree | Harvest Hymn | Waiting for the Rain |
| 5Science and Curiosity | Feathered Friend | Magnifying Glass | Bibha Chowdhuri: The Beam of Light that Lit the Path for Women in Indian Science |
What every Poorvi solution includes
How to use these Poorvi solutions
First read the piece in your textbook, then check our solution to compare your understanding. Write each answer in your own words using the structure shown, revise the word meanings, and attempt the extra questions and MCQs before your test. For poems, learn the central idea and poetic devices — they are frequently asked.
Themes you will study in Poorvi
The Poorvi units explore engaging, exam-relevant themes — wit and wisdom, values such as courage and service to the nation, mystery and the power of imagination, care for the environment, and curiosity about science. Spotting these themes makes central-idea, message and value-based questions far easier, and our NCERT Solutions for Class 8 English Poorvi highlight them in every story and poem.
FAQs – Class 8 English Poorvi
How many lessons are there in Class 8 English Poorvi?
Poorvi has five thematic units with 15 literary pieces in total — a story, a poem and a non-fiction or prose piece in each unit.
Is Poorvi the new Class 8 English book for 2026–27?
Yes. Poorvi is the new NCF-2023 Class 8 English textbook for 2026–27, replacing the earlier Honeydew and It So Happened books.
Are NCERT Solutions for Class 8 English Poorvi free?
Yes. All Poorvi story and poem solutions on ClearStudy are free, and include summaries, word meanings, extra questions and MCQs.