The NCERT Solutions for Class 8 English Poorvi Chapter 2 Values and Dispositions cover all major textbook questions from the latest 2026-27 NCERT unit. The PDF includes answers for A Tale of Valour, Somebody's Mother and Verghese Kurien: I Too Had A Dream.
- Chapter focus: courage, empathy, integrity, service and responsible citizenship.
- Included tasks: comprehension, extract questions, vocabulary, grammar, listening, speaking and writing.
- Best use: read the textbook first, then use the PDF for answer structure and revision.

Student Feedback: In a Collegedunia study check with 8,140 Class 8 students, 74% found this unit easier after revising the three texts through values: duty, empathy and service.
Values and Dispositions Class 8 NCERT Solutions Overview
Chapter 2 is a values-based unit with three reading forms. The prose lesson presents Major Somnath Sharma's courage at Badgam. The poem shows a young boy helping an elderly woman. The letter by Dr. Verghese Kurien explains service, integrity and the common good.
| Text | Genre | Core value |
|---|---|---|
| A Tale of Valour | Biography and war account | Courage, duty and sacrifice |
| Somebody's Mother | Narrative poem | Empathy and kindness |
| Verghese Kurien: I Too Had A Dream | Letter and memoir | Integrity, service and common good |
Values and Dispositions Unit Map

The unit can be revised in three blocks. First, learn the timeline of Major Somnath Sharma's life and the Battle of Badgam. Next, revise the poem through imagery and empathy. Finally, remember Dr. Kurien's advice about life, responsibility and service.
- Valour cue: 90 soldiers, 500 invaders, Srinagar airport and Param Vir Chakra.
- Empathy cue: old woman, slippery street, helpful boy and grateful prayer.
- Service cue: Anand, dairy farmers, integrity and common good.
Answer Writing Method for Chapter 2

For comprehension answers, write a direct answer first. Then add evidence from the lesson. For poem answers, quote the exact phrase before explaining the feeling. For grammar answers, test the word inside the full sentence.
- Extract questions: identify the situation, feeling and implied meaning.
- Poetic devices: name the device, quote it and explain its effect.
- Writing tasks: follow the layout before adding details.
Values and Dispositions Class 8 Audio Lesson
Source: NCERT OFFICIAL on YouTube
Related Resources for Chapter 2
| Resource | Use it for | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Revision Notes | Quick recap of the unit | Class 8 English Chapter 2 Notes |
| NCERT Book PDF | Reading the original text | Class 8 English Chapter 2 Book PDF |
| Handwritten Notes | One-shot revision | Class 8 English Chapter 2 Handwritten Notes |
All English Poorvi NCERT Solutions
| Chapter | NCERT Solutions |
|---|---|
| Chapter 1 Wit and Wisdom | Open Chapter 1 Solutions |
| Chapter 2 Values and Dispositions | Open Chapter 2 Solutions |
| Chapter 3 Mystery and Magic | Open Chapter 3 Solutions |
| Chapter 4 Environment | Open Chapter 4 Solutions |
Question Wise Class 8 English Chapter 2 Solutions
The question-wise version is available separately for quick checking: questions-ncert-solutions-class-8-english-poorvi-chapter-2-values-and-dispositions.
| Set | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Q1 to Q6 | A Tale of Valour and related language tasks |
| Q7 to Q10 | Somebody's Mother poem and language tasks |
| Q11 to Q15 | Verghese Kurien letter, grammar and writing tasks |
Values and Dispositions Class 8 NCERT Solutions FAQs
Ques. What does Class 8 English Poorvi Chapter 2 Values and Dispositions include?
Ans. It includes A Tale of Valour, Somebody's Mother and Verghese Kurien: I Too Had A Dream.
Ques. Are these Values and Dispositions solutions based on the 2026-27 NCERT book?
Ans. Yes. The PDF follows the latest 2026-27 NCERT English Poorvi Unit 2 textbook exercises.
Ques. What is the main theme of Values and Dispositions?
Ans. The unit shows courage, empathy, integrity and service through a war account, a poem and a personal letter.







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