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Comprehension Check
1. Where is the National War Memorial located and what is its significance?
Answer:
The National War Memorial is located in New Delhi.
The National War Memorial symbolises the nation’s gratitude for the personnel of the Armed Forces who made the supreme sacrifice in defence of the country since independence. The design of the memorial symbolises the immortality of the spirit of the soldier and celebrates his indomitable courage.
2. What is the nation’s highest gallantry award?
Answer:
The nation’s highest wartime gallantry award is the Param Vir Chakra.
3. What do the walls of Chakras portray?
Answer:
The walls of the chakra portray the sacrifice of the soldiers who fought for India and made the supreme sacrifice in different wars from 1947 till date.
The walls are covered with granite tablets and an individual granite tablet is solely dedicated to each fallen hero of post-Independent India. Each name is etched in golden letters.
4. Find in the lesson the paragraph/s and the sentence
that evoke the feelings given below.
(i) feeling of wonder
(ii) heartening
(iii) sense of motivation
(iv) pride
(v) visually inspiring
(vi) sadness
(vii) gratitude
(viii) inspiration
Answer:
The paragraphs /sentences that evoke the feelings described have been stated below:
(i) feeling of wonder: Post-independence our country has had to fight several wars to protect
its borders, territorial integrity, and its people. This made me wonder, who were these brave
Indian people? They fought to protect our country and sacrificed their lives so that we could lead
our lives in peace. What were their names? Where did they come from? Does anyone remember
anything about them?
(ii) heartening: It was heartening to know that our government has recognised the sacrifice of brave soldiers.
(iii) sense of motivation: Then the teacher shared with us the citation of Param Vir Chakra awardee Lance Naik Albert Ekka. It touched my heart and also motivated me. We were awestruck and humbled by his bravery. I aspire to be courageous like him when I join the army!
(iv) pride: Here is a picture of the new Amar Jawan Jyoti if you haven’t
seen it. You can see the obelisk surrounded by wreaths that have been placed as a mark of
respect. The lighting design is planned in such a way that it transforms the monument’s landscape
as sunlight changes from dawn to dusk. It truly is a majestic site that filled me with pride for our
nation. I was also overwhelmed by the interminable flame as a metaphor for eternal
stories of courage and valour.
(v) visually inspiring: The overall environment created an emotive
experience that was visually inspiring. I felt as if I had developed bond with the place.
(vi) sadness: I learnt a lot. But I also have to admit that the various discourses on the day brought tears to my eyes. It was sad to think about the massive devastation and loss of life caused by wars.
(vii) gratitude: The National war memorial symbolises the nation’s gratitude for the personnel of the Armed Forces who made the supreme sacrifice in the defence of the country since independence.
(viii) inspiration: It motivated me to live a life worthy of the sacrifices of our heroes.
Comprehension Check
1. Which book does Ananda want to read and why?
Answer:
Ananda wanted to read the memoir titled “Tiger of Drass – Capt. Anuj Nayyar – 23 – Kargil Hero” written by his mother Meena Nayyar to learn about Captain Anuj Nayyar, an Indian Army officer of the 17 Jat regiment, who was posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, India’s second highest gallantry award, for exemplary valour during the Kargil War in 1999.
2. How did Ananda feel after reading about the National War Memorial?
Answer:
After reading about the National War Memorial, Ananda felt motivated by the supreme sacrifice made by our brave soldiers in defending the sovereignty and integrity of India. She seriously considered joining the Armed Forces for serving her motherland. She also felt we should regularly visit such places to pay homage to our valiant soldiers.
3. Why was she reminded of the poem Pushp ki Abhilasha?
Answer:
Ananda remembered the poem, “Pusp ki Abhilasha” on seeing people dedicating flowers as a mark of respect to the soldiers at the War Memorial on National Martyrs Day. The poem expresses the only wish of the flower which is to lie on the path tread by brave soldiers to sacrifice their lives for their nation.
4. Reading the letter from Soumya, Ananda is inspired to act. What actions does she intend to take up.
Fill in the table citing the sentences from the text.
| Visit | We all wish to visit the National War Memorial, Delhi. |
| Mobile App | We have found out a mobile app ‘National War Memorial and Museum’. |
| Sharing ideas | Next week, I am going to share this idea with my classmates and my teacher. |
| Creating a collage | I think it would be great to create a collage capturing the lives and stories of people that can inspire us each day. |
| Joining the army | I feel motivated and I am seriously thinking of joining the Armed Forces for serving my motherland. |
| website | Here is the website link for National War Memorial https://nationalwarmemorial.gov.in/. Share it with your friends to learn more about it. |
Extra Questions for NCERT Class 7 English – Honeycomb Unit 8 – “A Homage to our Brave Soldiers”
A. Multiple Choice type Questions
Choose the correct option:
1. Which war was fought in 1999?
(i) The Bangladesh War
(ii) Indo-China War
(iii) The Kargil War
(iv) None of the above
2. The National War Memorial is important because__________.
(i) It is aesthetically pleasing
(ii) It reminds us of the pain and horror of war
(iii) It reminds us of the cost of freedom
(iv) Both (ii) and (iii) above
3. Which is India’s highest wartime Gallantry Medal?
(i) Mahavir Chakra
(ii) Kirti Chakra
(iii) Vir Chakra
(iv) Param Vir Chakra
4. When did the Indo-China Conflict take place?
(i) 1965
(ii) 1971
(iii) 1962
(iv) 1947
5. How tall is the central obelisk of the National War Memorial?
(i) 10 ft tall
(ii) 50 ft tall
(iii) 15 feet tall
(iv) None of the above
6. A War Memorial is __________.
(i) just a monument to celebrate victory
(ii) to commemorate those who were martyred
(iii)An expression of deep gratitude for the supreme sacrifice by our soldiers in defending the sovreignty and integrity of the nation.
(iv) None of the above
7. Capt Anuj Nayyar __________
(i) was an Indian Army Officer
(ii) belonged to the 17 Jat Regiment
(iii) was posthumously awarded the Mahavir Chakra for exemlplary valour in the Kargil war
(iv) All of the above
8. The memoir titled,” Tiger of Drass– Capt. Anuj Nayyar– 23 – Kargil Hero was written by _____
(i) The commander of Capt Anuj Nayyar
(ii) An officer of 17 Jat Regiment
(iii) Capt Anuj Nayyar’s mother Meena Nayyar
(iv) All of the above jointly
9. What is the mobile App Ananda that refers to called?
(i) ‘National War Memorial and Museum’.
(ii) The Amar Jawan Jyoti App
(iii) https://nationalwarmemorial.gov.in/.
(iv ) None of the above
10. What did the flower desire in the poem “Pusp ki Abhilasha?”
(i) to adorn a fair maiden’s ornaments
(ii) to be an attrative gift to a beloved
(iii) to beplaced on the death bed of great kings
(iv) to be thrown on the path on which march the brave to give their lives for their motherland
Answer:
1. (iii) The Kargil War
2. (iv) Both (ii) and (iii) above
3. (iv) Param Vir Chakra
4. (iii) 1962
5. (iii) 15 feet tall
6. (iii)An expression of deep gratitude for the supreme sacrifice by our soldiers in defending the sovreignty and integrity of the nation.
7. (iv) All of the above
8. (iii) Capt Anuj Nayyar’s mother Meena Nayyar
9. (i) ‘National War Memorial and Museum’.
10. (iv) to be thrown on the path on which march the brave to give their lives for their motherland
B. Fill in the blanks with suitable words from the box to complete the following sentences:
| discourses | wars | Immortality | inspired | assurance |
| Eternal | devastation | motivated | valorous | worthy |
| soldiers | spirit | inconsequential | courage | sacrifice |
1. The innermost circle represents the Amar Chakra, also known as the ‘Circle of____________’. This has the Obelisk with ____________Flame. The Amar Jawan Jyoti flame symbolises the immortality of the _________of fallen soldiers with the __________ that the nation will never forget their ________.
2. I learnt a lot. But I also have to admit that the various ________on the day brought tears to my eyes. It was sad to think about the massive ___________and loss of life caused by________. It _________me to live a life _______of the sacrifices of our heroes.
3. I was _________by your idea of presenting the _________ stories of India’s_______. There are so many stories of _________, bravery, and sacrifice which remind us that many of the challenges we face in our lives are ______________..
Answer:
1. The innermost circle represents the Amar Chakra, also known as the ‘Circle of Immortality’. This has the Obelisk with Eternal Flame. The Amar Jawan Jyoti flame symbolises the immortality of the spirit of fallen soldiers with the assurance that the nation will never forget their sacrifice.
2. I learnt a lot. But I also have to admit that the various discourses on the day brought tears to my eyes. It was sad to think about the massive devastation and loss of life caused by wars. It motivated me to live a life worthy of the sacrifices of our heroes.
3. I was inspired by your idea of presenting the valorous stories of India’s soldiers. There are so many stories of courage, bravery and sacrifice which remind us that many of the challenges we face in our lives are inconsequential.
Match the words in column A with those in column B
| A | B |
| The National War Memorial | There is a covered gallery that exhibits six murals crafted in bronze depicting valiant battle actions of our Armed Forces. |
| Veerta Chakra which is also known as the‘Circle of Bravery’. | The walls are covered with granite tablets and an individual tablet is solely dedicated to each fallen hero of post-Independent India. Their names are etched in golden letters. |
| Tyag Chakra, also known as the ‘Circle of Sacrifice’. | In this chakra the row of trees is a reassurance to the citizens of the country about their safety against any threat. |
| Raksha Chakra, which is also known as the ‘Circle of Protection’ | This has the Obelisk with Eternal Flame or Amar Jawan Jyoti. |
| Amar Chakra, also known as the ‘Circle of Immortality’. | Symbolises the country’s gratitude for the Personnel of the Armed forces who made the supreme sacrifice in the defence of the country since Independence. |
Answer:
| A | B |
| The National War Memorial | Symbolises the Nation’s gratitude for the Personnel of the Armed forces who made the supreme sacrifice in the defence of the country since Independence. |
| Veerta Chakra which is also known as the ‘Circle of Bravery’. | There is a covered gallery that exhibits six murals crafted in bronze depicting valiant battle actions of our Armed Forces. |
| Tyag Chakra, also known as the ‘Circle of Sacrifice’. | The walls are covered with granite tablets and an individual tablet is solely dedicated to each fallen heroes of post-Independent India. Their names are etched in golden letters. |
| Raksha Chakra, which is also known as the ‘Circle of Protection’ | In this chakra the row of trees is a reassurance to the citizens of the country about their safety against any threat. |
| Amar Chakra, also known as the ‘Circle of Immortality’. | This has the Obelisk with Eternal Flame or Amar Jawan Jyoti |
D. State whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE:
1. The National War Memorial was inaugurated by India’s Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in February 2019.
2. Earlier the Amar Jawan Jyoti which also displayed a rifle and a helmet was alighted under the arch of India Gate in January 1972 to commemorate India’s victory in the India-Pakistan War of 1971.
3. Major Somnath Sharma was posthumously awarded India’s first PVC, in the Battle of Badgam
in 1947.
4. The National War Memorial consists of 4 concentric circles which are known as Amar Chakra, Veerta Chakra, Tyag Chakra and Raksha Chakra around a 15-meter-tall central obelisk with the eternal flame— the Amar Jawan Jyoti.
5. Captain Anuj Nayyar was awarded the Param Vir Chakra for exemplary valour during the Kargil War.
Answer:
1. True
2. True
3. True
4. True
5. False – Captain Anuj Nayyar was posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for exemplary valour during the Kargil War.
E. Very Short Answer type Questions:
1. How big is the National War Memorial and where is it located?
Answer:
The National War Memorial is spread over 40 acres of land near the iconic India Gate in New Delhi.
2. What is each brick of the memorial called?
Answer:
Each brick of the memorial is called a tablet.
3. How many tablets are there?
Answer:
There are 29000 tablets.
4. What is inscribed on the tablets?
Answer:
Each tablet bears the name of a soldier who fought for India and made the supreme sacrifice in different wars from 1947 till date.
5. In what colour are the names of the soldiers etched on the granite tablets?
Answer:
The names of the soldiers are etched in golden letters on the granite tablets.
6. Which is the highest wartime gallantry medal?
Answer:
The highest wartime gallantry medal is the Param Vir Chakra.
7. Who was awarded India’s first Param Vir Chakra?
Answer:
India’s first Param Vir Chakra was awarded posthumously to Major Somnath Sharma in the Battle of Badgam in 1947.
8. How many brave hearts have been awarded the Param Vir Chakra according to the teacher?
Answer:
The teacher said that 21 bravehearts were awarded the Param Vir Chakra (PVC), India’s
highest wartime gallantry medal, for their service to the nation.
9. Who was Major Padmapani Acharya?
Answer:
Major Padmapani Acharya fought for India in the 1999 Kargil War and was awarded the Maha
Vir Chakra for his exceptional courage, bravery and self-sacrifice.
10. What is the Mahavir Chakra?
Answer:
The Mahavir Chakra is India’s second highest wartime gallantry medal.
11. What is the Amar Jawan Jyoti?
Answer:
The Amar Jawan Jyoti is an immortal flame which is kept lit through the day and night to revere our brave soldiers.
12. Where was the Amar Jawan Jyoti first lit and why?
Answer:
The Amar Jawan Jyoti was first lighted under the arch of India Gate in January 1972 to commemorate India’s victory in the India-Pakistan War of 1971.
13. Name the four concentric circles that comprise the National War Memorial.
Answer:
The four concentric circles starting from the innermost are: Amar Chakra, Veerta Chakra, Tyag Chakra and Raksha Chakra.
14. How many tablets are there and how many names are etched on them?
Answer:
There are 29000 granite tablets and more than 26000 names of Indian soldiers who fought for the country and made the supreme sacrifice have been etched on the tablets in golden letters.
15. Name a brave soldier of the 17 Jat regiment who was posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his exemplary valour during the Kargil war.
Answer:
Captain Anuj Nayyar, an Indian Army officer was posthumously awarded the Maha Vir chakra for exemplary valour during the Kargil war.
16. Why did Captain Anuj Nayyar’s mother write a memoir titled “Tiger of Drass– Capt. Anuj Nayyar– 23 – Kargil Hero”?
Answer:
Captain Anuj Nayyar’s mother, Meera Nayyar, wrote the memoir titled “Tiger of Drass– Capt. Anuj Nayyar– 23 – Kargil Hero” because she wanted everyone to know about Anuj’s sacrifice.
17. What is philately?
Answer:
The collection of postal stamps is called philately.
F. Short Answer Type Questions:
1. What makes monuments like the National War Memorial extremely important?
Answer:
Monuments like the National War Memorial are extremely important because they remind us constantly of the cost of freedom. They remind us of the pain and horrors of war and of the brave soldiers who have had to sacrifice their lives for the country even after our independence in 1947.
2. How did Soumya react to the citation of Param Vir Chakra nominee Lance Naik Albert Ekka?
Answer:
Soumya was deeply moved and motivated on reading the citation of Param Vir Chakra nomineeLance Naik Albert Ekka. He was awestruck and humbled by his bravery. Soumya felt inspired to join the army and aspired to be as courageous as Lance Naik Albert Ekka who showed exemplary courage in charging the enemy bunker to silence their Machine guns which were inflicting heavy casualties on the Indian soldiers.
3. Where is the Amar Jawan Jyoti now?
Answer:
During the inauguration of the National War Memorial, the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, lit a new flame to commemorate the fallen heroes. Later, the old flame at India Gate was also merged with the new flame at the baseof the 15-meter-tall central obelisk of the National War Memorial.
4. What does the Amar Jawan Jyoti flame signify? Why is it kept lit day and night?
Answer:
The Amar Jawan Jyoti flame symbolises the immortality of the spirit of fallen soldiers with the
assurance that the nation will never forget their sacrifice. It is also a metaphor for the eternal stories of their courage and valour. It is kept lit day and night to revere the supreme sacrifice of our brave soldiers.
5. Which are the wars that India fought after Independence?
Answer:
India fought the following wars after Independence:
- Indo-China conflict of 1962
- the Indo-Pak Wars in 1965 &1971
- the Kargil War in 1999.
6. What does the inner most circle of the National War Memorial represent?
Answer:
The inner most circle represents the “Amar Chakra” or the “Circle of Immortality”. The Obelisk with Eternal Flame is in this chakra. The Amar Jawan Jyoti flame symbolises the immortality of the spirit of fallen soldiers.
7. What is the second circle of the National War Memorial called?
Answer:
The second circle is called the Veerta Chakra or the ‘Circle of Bravery’. There is a covered gallery that exhibits valiant acts of our Armed Forces during different operations through six bronze murals.
8. What does the third Chakra of the National War Memorial represent?
Answer:
The third circle represents the Tyag Chakra or the ‘Circle of Sacrifice’. The circular
concentric walls of honour symbolise the ancient war formation which is called Chakravyuh. The
walls are covered with granite tablets and an independent granite tablet is dedicated to each soldier who made the supreme sacrifice. Each name is etched in golden letters.
9. What does the outer most circle of the National War Memorial represent?
Answer:
The outer most circle is the Raksha Chakra or “Circle of protection”.In this chakra the row of trees is meant to reassure the citizens of the country about their safety against any threat. Each tree
represents many soldiers who guard the territorial integrity of the nation round the clock.
10. What did Major Padmapani Acharya write to his father about before going to battle?
Answer:
Before he went to war, Major Padmapani Acharya wrote to his father that he did not fear losing his life to protect his motherland. He quoted a few lines from Shrimad Bhagavad Gita which say that, “If you fight, you will be either slain on the battlefield and go to the celestial abodes, or you will gain victory and enjoy the kingdom on earth.” These lines inspired him to be resolute and perform his patriotic duty with valour.
11. What is a tablet? How many such tablets are found in the National War Memorial? How many names are inscribed on them? Whose names are inscribed on the tablets?
Answer:
Each brick of the National War Memorial is called a tablet. There are 29000 tablets on which more than 26000 names have been etched in golden letters. The names of soldiers who have fought for India and made the supreme sacrifice in different wars from 1947 till the present, including the Indo-China conflict of 1962, the Indo-Pak War in 1965 & 1971 and the Kargil War of 1999 are inscribed on the tablets.
G. Long answer Type Questions
1. Do you think that the school children benefited from their trip to the national War memorial?
Answer:
I do think that the school children learnt a lot about the history of our great nation and of the valiant soldiers to whom we owe the sovereignty and integrity of our nation. The memorial is a tribute to the supreme sacrifice made by the fearless soldiers who laid down their lives for the motherland. It serves as a constant reminder of the cost of our freedom.
The visit to the National War Memorial enabled the children to feel the depth of the sacrifice that these heroes made for the nation and allowed them to pay their respects. The stories of the bravery of our soldiers are awe-inspiring and made the children appreciate the fact that their sacrifices enable us to walk freely in our country without fear of enemy threats. We enjoy the luxury of abiding peace and exchanging ideas with our friends because the Armed Forces are eternally vigilant and defend us by sacrificing their lives.
The children were inspired to lead a life worthy of the sacrifices that our courageous soldiers made. Soumya and Ananda both resolve to join the Armed forces to defend their motherland.
I also think such visits to the Memorial should be made periodically to honour our valiant soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country. It will also make us humble and remind us that many of the challenges we face in our lives are insignificant in comparison to the challenges they braved.
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Monuments like the National War Memorial are extremely important because they remind us constantly of the cost of freedom. They remind us of the pain and horrors of war and of the brave soldiers who have sacrificed their lives for the country. We can pay homage to our valiant soldiers who have made the supreme sacrifice for us. Their priceless sacrifices enable us to walk freely in our country without fear of enemy threats.
The Amar Jawan Jyoti flame symbolises the immortality of the spirit of fallen soldiers with the
assurance that the nation will never forget their sacrifice. It is also a metaphor for the eternal stories of their courage and valour. It is kept lit day and night to revere the supreme sacrifice of our brave soldiers.
The third circle represents the Tyag Chakra or the ‘Circle of Sacrifice’. The circular concentric walls of honour symbolise the ancient war formation which is called Chakravyuh. The walls are covered with granite tablets and an independent granite tablet is dedicated to each soldier who made the supreme sacrifice. Each name is etched in golden letters.
The four concentric circles starting from the innermost are: Amar Chakra, Veerta Chakra, Tyag Chakra and Raksha Chakra.
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