Let us do these activities before we read.
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Work in pairs. Share your answers with your classmates and teacher.
Question 1
1. What do you think about the Republic Day Parade on 26 January?
How to answer:
Give your opinion and mention what the parade represents.
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I think the Republic Day Parade is an important national celebration. It shows India’s unity, cultural diversity, achievements and respect for the people who serve the nation.
Republic Day Parade ek bahut important national celebration hai. Yeh India ki unity, cultural diversity, achievements aur jo log desh ke liye serve karte hain unke liye respect ko dikhata hai.
Question 2
2. What are the highlights of this parade?
How to answer:
Mention the major features you know from the parade.
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Some highlights are the marching contingents, military bands and equipment, tableaux, cultural performances and displays that represent different parts and achievements of India.
Is parade ki highlights hain marching contingents, military bands aur equipment, tableaux, aur cultural performances jo India ke alag-alag parts aur achievements ko represent karte hain.
Question 3
3. What bravery awards are given on this day, and who receives them?
How to answer:
State what you know. The chapter later discusses gallantry awards in more detail.
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Bravery and gallantry awards recognise people who show exceptional courage in the line of duty. This chapter later discusses awards such as the Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra and Vir Chakra, which are associated with acts of gallantry.
Bravery aur gallantry awards un logon ko diye jaate hain jo duty ke time exceptional courage dikhate hain. Chapter mein aage
Param Vir Chakra
,
Maha Vir Chakra
aur
Vir Chakra
jaise awards ka zikar hai, jo gallantry ke acts ke liye milte hain.
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Work in groups of four and discuss.
Question 4
1. What qualities do you think a soldier should have?
How to answer:
Name a few qualities and briefly explain why they matter.
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A soldier should have courage, discipline, alertness, teamwork, physical and mental strength, and a strong sense of duty. These qualities help a soldier remain responsible and calm even in difficult situations.
Ek soldier mein courage, discipline, alertness, teamwork, physical-mental strength aur duty ka strong sense hona chahiye. Yeh qualities unhe mushkil situations mein bhi responsible aur calm rehne mein help karti hain.
Question 5
2. If you had to share a message with a soldier, what would it be?
How to answer:
Write a short, respectful message in your own words.
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Thank you for serving the country with courage and discipline. Your dedication, hard work and willingness to face difficult conditions are deeply respected.
Message kuch is tarah ho sakta hai: desh ko courage aur discipline se serve karne ke liye thank you. Aapka dedication, hard work aur mushkil conditions face karne ki willingness bahut respect deserve karti hai.