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Exercises

 

I. Choose the correct answer

 

1. The National Song Vande Mataram was composed by________

a) Pingali Venkayya

b) Rabindra Nath Tagore

c) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee

d) Gandhiji

Answer : c) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee

 

2. Which is the National Anthem of India?

a) Jana Gana Mana

b) Vande Mataram

c) Amar Sonar Bangla

d) Neerarum kaduluduththa

Answer : a) Jana Gana Mana

 

3. Who wrote the most famous novel Anand Math?

a) Akbar

b) Rabindra Nath Tagore

c) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee

d) Jawaharlal Nehru

Answer : c) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee

 

4. ___________ birthday is celebrated as the International Day of non violence?

a) Mahatma Gandhi

b) Subash Chandra Bose

c) Sardar Vallabhai Patel

d) Jawaharlal Nehru

Answer : a) Mahatma Gandhi

 

5. The colour of the Asoka chakra found in our National flag is ________

a) sky blue

b) navy blue

c) blue

d) green

Answer : b) navy blue

 

6. The first flag ever flown after the Independence is stored in ________

a) Chennai fort Museum

b) Delhi Museum

c) Saranath Museum

d) Kolkata Museum

Answer : a) Chennai fort Museum

 

7. The National Anthem was written by _______

a) Devandranath Tagore

b) Bharathiyar

c) Rabindranath Tagore

d) Balagangadhar Tilak

Answer : c) Rabindranath Tagore

 

8. The time taken to play the National Anthem is _______

a) 50 seconds

b) 52 minutes

c) 52 seconds

 d) 20 seconds

Answer : c) 52 seconds

 

9. “Vande Mataram” was first sung by _______ at the 1896 session of the National Congress

a) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee

b) Rabindranath Tagore

c) Mahathma Gandhi

d) Sarojini Naidu

Answer : d) Sarojini Naidu

 

10. _________ hoists the flag on Independence day in Delhi

a) The Prime Minister

b) The President

c) Vice President

d) Any Political leader

Answer : a) The Prime Minister

 

II. Fill in the blanks.

 

1. The National emblem was adopted from the Ashoka pillar of Saranath.

2. The National fruit of India is Mango.

3. The National Bird of India is Peacock.

4. Our National tree is the banyan.

5. The Flag which was flown in 1947 Independence day was weaved in Gudiyatham.

6. The Indian National Flag was designed by Pingali Venkayya.

7. Emperor Kanishka started the Saka Era

8. The longest river in India is Ganges.

9. The Indian Rupee symbol was designed by D. Udhayakumar.

10. The Chakra of the National Flag has 24 spokes

 

III. Choose the correct answer

 

1. The Lion Capital is now in the Sarnath museum (Kolkata/Sarnath)

2. The National Anthem was adopted in 1950 (1950/1947)

3. Lacto bacillus is declared as our National Micro organism (Lacto bacillus / Rhizobium)

 

IV. Fill in the blanks

 

1. Saffron – Courage ; White – Peace and purity

2. Horse – Energy; Bull – Hard work (Labour)

3. 1947 – Independence day; 1950 – Republic Day

 

V. Choose the Correct Option

 

1. Rabindranath Tagore - a.National Song

2. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee - b. National Flag

3. Pingali Venkayya - c. Astro Physicist

4. Meghnad Saha - d. National Anthem

 1 2 3 4

a) a d b c

b) d a c b

c) d a b c

Answer: c) d a b c

 

VI. Match and choose the wrong pair:

 

1. National Reptile – Tiger

2. National Aquatic Animal – Lacto bacillus

3. National Heritage Animal – King Cobra

4. National Micro organism – Dolphin

Answer:

1. National Reptile – King Cobra

2. National Aquatic Animal – Dolphin

3. National Heritage Animal

4. National Micro organism – Lacto bacillus

 

VII. Choose the wrong sentence:

 

1. The ratio of our National Flag’s length and breadth is 3:2

e. The Chakra has 24 spokes

f. The Chakra is Sky Blue in colour

2. The National Flag was designed by Pingali Venkayya

g. The First ever flown Flag after the Independence is stored in Kolkata Museum

h. The First National Flag was weaved in Gudiyattam

Wrong sentence:

1. c) The Chakra is Sky Blue in colour .

2. b) The First ever flown Flag after the Independence is stored in Kolkata Museum

 

VIII. Choose the correct sentence:

 

a. August 15 is celebrated as the Independence day

b. November 26 is celebrated as the Republic day

c. October 12 is celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti

Correct sentence: a) August 15 is celebrated as the Independence day

 

IX. Answer the following.

 

1. What do the colours in our National Flag represent?

The saffron at the top represents valour and sacrifice. The green at the bottom represents fertility and prosperity. The white band in between represents honesty, peace and purity. The Ashoka chakra or the wheel in navy blue represents truth and peace.

2. What are the parts of our National emblem?

The four lions on top of the Ashoka Pillar at Sarnath was chosen to be our National emblem. 'Satyameva Jayate" has been inscribed at its bottom. It means ' Truth alone triumphs'. The National emblem consists of two parts-the upper and the lower parts.

The upper part has four lions facing the North, South, East and West. This is on a circular pedestal. One can only see three lions at a time.

The lower part has an elephant, a horse, a bull and a lion. The 'Wheel of righteousness' is placed between them.

3. What are the salient features of the National anthem?

'Jana Gana Mana' is our National anthem. It symbolises the sovereignty and intergrity of our nation. This anthem was written by Rabindranath Tagore in Bengali. This was transcripted in Hindi and was accepted by the Constituent Assembly on 24th January 1950.

The rules to be observed while singing the Anthem

• This anthem has to be sung at a duration of 52 seconds.

• Everyone should stand erect while singing the national anthem.

• One should understand the meaning while singing.

4. Draw and define the Indian Rupee symbol

Currency of India- (INR) ₹: The Indian currency is the Indian Rupees. The currency released by SherShah Sur in the sixteenth century was 'Rupiya'. This 'rupiya' has been transformed into 'Rupees'. The symbol of rupees is ₹. This was designed by D. Udhayakumar from Tamil Nadu in the year 2010.

5. Where do we use our National emblem?

We use this emblem at the top of the government communication, Indian currency and passport.

6. Who wrote the National pledge?

Pydimarri Venkata Subba Rao wrote the National pledge in Telugu.

7. What are the animals found in the bottom of the emblem?

The lower part of the emblem has an elephant, a horse, a bull and a lion.

8. What are the natural national symbols?

Tiger, Elephant, River dolphin of Ganges, Peacock, King Cobra, Banyan tree, Mango, The Ganges and Lotus are the natural national symbols.

9. Where is the peacock sanctuary located in Tamil Nadu?

In Tamil Nadu the Peacock Sanctuary is at Viralimalai in the district of Pudukottai.

 

X. Activities

 

1. Draw the natural National symbols as a scenery / Frame a story

2. Prepare a logo for your class/school of your own

3. What should we do to protect the endangered plants and animals – Discuss

4. Celebrate the national events in your school and prepare a news item for a local newspaper.

 

XI. Life skill activity:

 

Why are certain organisms adopted as natural National symbols? Analyse.


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