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4th Standard, English, Prose Unit 8 – KNOW YOUR NATION, Poem – A NATION’S STRENGTH

UNIT – VIII

KNOW YOUR NATION

  1. Answer the following questions:

1. When do we celebrate Independence Day?

     Answer: We celebrate Independence Day on 15th August of every year.

2. Who were ruling India before 15th August, 1947?

            Answer: British government were ruling India before 15th August, 1947

3. Where is the National Emblem taken from?

    Answer: The National Emblem was taken from the Sarnath pillar of Ashoka

II. Who am I ?

I grow in muddy water and float. I’m pinkish red. I’m the national flower.

Answer: Lotus

A potter needs me to give shape. Vehicles cannot run without me. I’m the symbol of progress. You can see me at the centre of the Indian flag.

Answer: Wheel

I’m known for loyalty. I hunt thieves. I guard your house. I’m your friend.

Answer: Dog

  1. a) Photographs of some of our national leaders are given below; recognize and write their names in the space provided.
  1. Gandhiji : Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.
  • Shatri : Lal Bahadur Shastri.
  • Nehru: Pandit Jawaharalal Nehru
  • Patel : Sardar Vallabhabhai Patel
  • Lal : Lala Lajapat Roy
  • Bal : Bala Gangadhara Thilak
  • Gokhale : Gopala Krishna Gokhale
  • Maulana Azad – Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

A NATION’S STRENGTH

Let us understand:

I. Fill in the blanks with the suitable rhyming words picking them from the poem.

make: sake

strong: long

deep: sleep

sky: fly

II. Answer the following questions:

  1. What makes a nation great and strong according to the poet?

Answer: Only men or soldiers makes a nation great and strong according to the poet.

  • What do the brave men do while others sleep?

Answer: The brave men work while others sleep.

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