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25. Our National SymbolsExerciseA. Fill in the blanks :1. Jana Gana Mana is the National anthem of India.2. Satyamave Jayate means Truth alone Triumphs.3. Our flag stands for the freedom of our country.4. The Chakra on the flag has 24 spokes.5. We should respect our national symbols.B. Write True or False :1. Our National flag has three colours horizontal stripes. True2. Vande Matram is the national anthem of India. False3. Jana Gana Mana is the national song of India. False4. Our National flower is Rose. False5. Our National bird is Peacock. TrueC. Match the following :1. Jana Gana Mana (a) National flag2. Lotus (b) National animal3. Peacock (c) National flower4. Four lions (d) National bird5. Tricolour (e) National emblem6. Tiger (f) National anthemD. Answer the following questions :1. When and where was our National flag was hoisted first of all?Ans. Our National flag was first hoisted at Red Fort in Delhi on 15 August,1947.2. Who composed our National Anthem?Ans. Our National Anthem was composed by a great poet 'Rabindra NathTogore'.3. When do we hoist our National flag?Ans. We hoist our National flag on all national festivals as Republic Day,Independence Day and Gandhi Jayanti.4. What is the meaning of Satyameva Jayate?Ans. 'Satyameva Jayate' means 'Truth Alone Triumphs'.5. Describe our National Emblem.Ans. There are Four Lions with open mouth on National Emblem, stand forcourage and power. Below these lines, there is a wheel or Chakra,stands for dharma. To the right of the wheel is a Bull and a Horse, to itsleft side. Underneath is written 'Satyameva Jayate'.Project/Activity :E. Write all the National symbols and for what they stand in front of them.Ans. Do yourself.F. Draw all the National symbols on a chart paper and hang it in yourclassroom.Ans. Do yourself.104Bookman India Enjoy with Social Life [1-5]