UNIT – VIII
KNOW YOUR NATION
- 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
- a) Photographs of some of our national leaders are given below; recognize and write their names in the space provided.
- 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:
- 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.
