Chapter -6

Our National symbols

Back exercise question

Question 1: Write three rules that we must follow with regard to our national flag.

Answer: The rules we must follow with regard to our national flag are as follows.

·The saffron band must always be on top.

·The flag should not be kept on the ground.

·A torn or dirty flag must never be hoisted

·The flag must always be carried in front of a procession.

·The flag must always be carried over the right shoulder.

Question 2: What does the base of the national emblem have?

Answer: The base of the national emblem has an elephant, a horse, a lion and a bull, each separated by a wheel.

Question 3: How will you show respect to our national anthem?

Answer: We will show respect to our national anthem by doing the following.

1. Learn the song and sing it properly.

2. Stand at attention when it is being sung.

3. Not talk or move when it is being sung.

Question 4: Which symbols have been used a lot in our art and culture?

Answer: Peacock and lotus have been used a lot in our art and culture.

Think and answer: Why is our national flag carried in front of a procession?

Question: Our national flag is carried in front of a procession because it is one of our national symbols and we must respect it.