A Homage to Our Brave Soldiers Class 7 Worksheet with Answers English Chapter 13

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Class 7 English Chapter 13 Worksheet – Class 7 A Homage to Our Brave Soldiers Worksheet

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1.
What emotion is most likely evoked by Soumya’s visit to the National War N
(a) Pride in the design and architecture of modern buildings.
(b) Awe at the sacrifice and spirit of the soldiers.
(c) Interest in the evolving art styles of memorials.
(d) Curiosity about military uniforms and traditions.
Answer:
(b) Awe at the sacrifice and spirit of the soldiers.

Question 2.
The National War Memorial primarily symbolises
(a) India’s prowess in building monuments.
(b) the endless ceremonies held every year.
(c) gratitude towards soldiers who fought post-independence.
(d) growth of New Delhi as a tourist hub.
Answer:
(c) gratitude towards soldiers who fought post-independence.

Question 3.
What made the new Amar Jawan Jyoti distinctive from the earlier one?
(a) It had a larger rifle and brighter flames.
(b) It was merged with the older flame under India Gate.
(c) It was moved to another country altogether.
(d) It was lit every day manually by citizens.
Answer:
(b) It was merged with the older flame under India Gate.

Question 4.
According to the text, the Tyag Chakra mainly highlights
(a) the annual military parades.
(b) the bravery of living soldiers.
(c) the sacrifices of martyrs through etched tablets.
(d) the victories achieved on foreign soil.
Answer:
(c) the sacrifices of martyrs through etched tablets.

Question 5.
Major Padmapani Acharya’s contribution is described in a way that reflects
(a) reluctance to fight amidst danger.
(b) supreme leadership despite life-threatening injuries.
(c) fear and hesitation while leading the platoon.
(d) focus only on personal fame after the battle.
Answer:
(b) supreme leadership despite life-threatening injuries.

Question 6.
In the letters exchanged, what theme strongly emerges apart from patriotism?
(a) The tradition of writing physical letters.
(b) Comparison between wars and festivals.
(c) Regret over not visiting foreign countries.
(d) Celebration of technological progress.
Answer:
(a) the tradition of writing physical letters.

Question 7.
Which object is symbolically placed atop the Amar Jawan Jyoti memorial?
(a) A pair of wings and a flag.
(b) A rifle standing reversed with a helmet atop.
(c) A golden laurel wreath.
(d) A shield engraved with names.
Answer:
(b) A rifle standing reversed with a helmet atop.

Fill in the Blanks

(i) The National War Memorial is located near ___________ Gate in New Delhi. (India/Mumbai)
Answer:
India

(ii) Each brick of the memorial is called a ___________ which bears soldiers’ names. (slate/tablet)
Answer:
tablet

(iii) ___________ Chakra represents the ‘Circle of Immortality’ with the Eternal Flame. (Amar/Vir)
Answer:
Amar

(iv) The first recipient of Param Vir Chakra was Major ___________ Sharma. (Anuj/Somnath)
Answer:
Somnath

(v) The Amar Jawan Jyoti at the National War Memorial was lit in ___________ year. (2017/2019)
Answer:
2019

(vi) The endless flame at the memorial symbolises ___________ stories of valour. (internal/eternal)
Answer:
eterna

(vii) The act of collecting stamps is called ___________. (philately/numismatics)
Answer:
philately

State True or False

(i) The National War Memorial was envisioned in 2010.
Answer:
False

(ii) The National War Memorial has four concentric circles.
Answer:
True

(iii) Lance Naik Albert Ekka fought during the Indo-Pak war of 1971.
Answer:
True

(iv) The Amar Jawan Jyoti flame is extinguished at night.
Answer:
False

(v) Major Padmapani Acharya was injured but kept encouraging his men.
Answer:
True

(vi) The old Amar Jawan Jyoti was shifted to a foreign location.
Answer:
False

(vii) The Tyag Chakra displays murals of famous battles.
Answer:
False

Answer the following Questions

(i) Why was Soumya particularly moved during her visit to the Memorial?
Answer:
Soumya was moved because she realised that many brave soldiers had given up their lives to protect the country and their sacrifices made it possible for everyone to live in peace.

(ii) What does the Amar Jawan Jyoti represent?
Answer:
The Amar Jawan Jyoti represents the eternal memory and respect for the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the nation.

(iii) Why did Ananda refer to the poem ‘Pushp ki Abhilasha’?
Answer:
Ananda remembered the poem because it talks about a flower’s wish to be placed on the path of brave soldiers, just like how people offer flowers to honour the soldiers at the memorial.

(iv) What do the murals at the Veerta Chakra depict?
Answer:
The murals show the brave actions and battles fought by the Indian Armed Forces to protect the country.

(v) What impact did the visit to the War Memorial have on Soumya’s class?
Answer:
The visit inspired the students to learn more about the brave soldiers and made them plan presentations to share the stories of courage with the whole school.

Extract Based Questions

I. 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. It also houses bronze and stone murals and graphic panels. The innermost circle represents the Amar Chakra, also known as the ‘Circle of Immortality’. This has the Obelisk with Eternal Flame.
(i) Which chakra symbolises bravery?
(a) Amar Chakra
(b) VeertaChakra
(c) Tyag Chakra
(d) Raksha Chakra
Answer:
(b) Veerta Chakra

(ii) The Chakra features murals depicting battle scenes.
Answer:
Veerta

(iii) Find the word that means ‘a large circular wall arrangement’.
Answer:
Concentric

(iv) What is housed in the Amar Chakra?
Answer:
The Eternal Flame and Obelisk is housed in the Amar Chakra.

(v) The Tyag Chakra honours the soldiers by ___________
Answer:
engraving their names

II. Major Padmapani Acharya crawled up to the enemy position and lobbed grenades. In this daring assault, Major Acharya was severely injured. Despite being seriously injured and unable to move, he ordered his men to leave him and charge at the enemy while he continued to fire at the enemy. The enemy position was finally over-run and the objective was captured.
(i) Major Acharya led his platoon despite
(a) heavy fog
(b) lack of ammunition
(c) intense enemy fire
(d) scarcity of food
Answer:
(c) intense enemy fire

(ii) Major Acharya showed in the face
Answer:
courage

(iii) Find the word meaning ‘threw forcefully’.
Answer:
Lobbed

(iv) What did Major Acharya urge his men to do after he was injured?
Answer:
Despite being seriously injured and unable to move, he ordered his men to leave him and charge at the enemy while he continued to fire at the enemy.

(v) Major Acharya succumbed to his ___________
Answer:
injuries after the mission was accomplished

Working with Language!

Match the words in column A to their specifications in column B.

Column A (Terms)	Column B (Meanings)
(i) Territorial integrity	(a) Tapering stone pillar
(ii) Envisioned	(b) After death
(iii) Etched	(c) Safeguarding borders
(iv) Posthumously	(d) Engraved
(v) Obelisk	(e) Visualised
(vi) Awestruck	(f) Amazed

Answer:

Column A (Terms)	Column B (Meanings)
(i) Territorial integrity	(c) Safeguarding borders
(ii) Envisioned	(e) Visualised
(iii) Etched	(d) Engraved
(iv) Posthumously	(b) After death
(v) Obelisk	(a) Tapering stone pillar
(vi) Awestruck	(f) Amazed

Complete the paragraph using words from the given box.

Pushp ki Abhilasha, immortality, KargilWar, collage, 1962, sacrifice, Param Vir Chakra, gratitude, obelisk, National War Memorial

During her visit to the (i) ___________ (place), Soumya was overwhelmed by the sacrifices of brave soldiers. The (ii) ___________ (structure) housed the Amar Jawan Jyoti. Each tablet had names of soldiers who fought various wars including the (iii) ___________ (war year) conflict. She learnt about gallantry awards like (iv) ___________ (highest wartime medal). Major Padmapani Acharya’s courage during the (v) ___________ (battle) inspired her deeply. Ananda, after reading the letter, was reminded of the poem (vi) ___________ (poem name). She also planned to create a (vii) ___________ (artistic presentation) on soldiers’ bravery. Visiting such memorials teaches us the value of (viii) ___________ (virtue). The eternal flame represents the (ix) ___________ (concept). Finally, the visit motivated them to share stories of (x) ___________ (theme).
Answer:
(i) National War Memorial
(ii) Obelisk
(iii) 1962
(iv) Param Vir Chakra
(v) Kargil War
(vi) Pushp ki Abhilasha
(vii) collage
(viii) gratitude
(ix) immortality
(x) sacrifice

Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent and meaningful paragraph.
(i) Major Padmapani Acharya was assigned a formidable task during Kargil War.
(ii) Despite heavy injuries, he urged his men to continue the assault.
(iii) Soumya visited the National War Memorial with her schoolmates.
(iv) Each brick at the memorial symbolises a martyr’s supreme sacrifice.
(v) Major Acharya’s courage ensured victory for his battalion.
(vi) The Amar Jawan Jyoti’s flame burns eternally as a tribute.
(vii) Ananda felt inspired to visit the War Memorial after Soumya’s letter.
(viii) The 4 concentric circles of the memorial have deep symbolic meanings.
Answer:
(iii) → (vi) → (iv) → (viii) → (i) → (ii) → (v) → (vii)

Let us Learn!

Add the correct prefix to form a meaningful new word.
(Choose from: un-, inter-, pre-, mis-, re-, sub-)

Root Word	New Word
View
Way
title
Behave
Marine

Answer:
(i) connect → interconnect
(ii) view → preview
(iii) way → subway
(iv) title → subtitle
(v) behave→ misbehave
(vi) marine → submarine

Match the prefix in column A with its meaning in column B.

Columna A (Prefix)	Columna B (Meaning)
(i) un-	(a) again
(h) inter-	(b) between / among
(iii) pre-	(c) before
(iv) mis-	(d) wrongly / badly
(v) re-	(e) not
(vi) sub-	(f) under / below

Answer:

Columna A (Prefix)	Columna B (Meaning)
(i) un-	(e) not
(h) inter-	(b) between / among
(iii) pre-	(c) before
(iv) mis-	(d) wrongly / badly
(v) re-	(a) again
(vi) sub-	(f) under / below

Complete each sentence by adding a main clause or subordinate clause using the correct
subordinating conjunctions: because, although, when, if, unless, while.
(i) ___________ I will visit the National War Memorial I get a holiday.
Answer:
when

(ii) The students felt proud ___________ they heard stories of brave soldiers.
Answer:
because

(iii) ___________ Soumya explained about the Amar Jawan Jyoti, everyone listened carefully.
Answer:
When

(iv) You will not understand the importance of sacrifice ___________ you read about the Kargil War.
Answer:
unless

(v) ___________ the weather was hot, we still enjoyed the tour.
Answer:
Although

(vi) Soumya was writing her letter ___________ her friends were planning the presentations.
Answer:
while

(vii) We must always remember the brave heroes ___________ we are enjoying our freedom.
Answer:
when

Let us Write!

Question 1.
Compose a diary entry describing the emotions you feel after seeing the Amar Jawan Jyoti.
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Question 2.
Design a pledge that students can take to honour martyrs every Independence Day.
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Let us Explore!

Question 1.
Research how different countries honour their soldiers and compare them with India’s way.
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A Homage to Our Brave Soldiers Class 7 Worksheet

Let us Discuss

I. Complete the table given below.

Name of the War Hero	War fought	Award Given
1. Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon
2. Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal
3. Major Hoshiar Singh
4. Major Padmapani Acharya,

II. Complete the table with the names of the concentric circles the National War Memorial consists of.

The concentric circles	Name of the circle	Also known as

III. What is the theme of the poem “Pushpa ki Abhilasha”?
_______________________________________________
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Think Beyond

I. Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow.
1. “The National War Memorial now includes Amar Jawan Jyoti in the obelisk, which is surrounded by four Chakras. During the inauguration, the Prime Minister 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 National War Memorial. 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.”

(i) Complete the analogy with a word from the extract.
Old flame : India Gate :: New flame : ____________

(ii) Why was a new flame lit at the National War Memorial during its inauguration?
_______________________________________________

(iii) State whether the following sentence is a fact or an opinion.
“It truly is a majestic site that filled me with pride for our nation.”
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(iv) Complete the Sentence.
The lighting design of the National War Memorial was planned to ____________

(v) What does the author describe the eternal flame as a metaphor for?
(a) Victory in battle
(b) Constant vigilance
(c) Eternal stories of courage and valour
(d) National festivals
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2. “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. The second circle is called the 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. The third circle represents the Tyag Chakra, also known as 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 individual tablet is solely dedicated to each fallen hero of post¬independent India. Their names are etched in golden letters.”
(i) Complete the analogy with a word from the extract.
Amar Chakra : Immortality :: Veerta Chakra : ____________

(ii) What is depicted on the six bronze murals in the Veerta Chakra?
_______________________________________________

(iii) State whether the following sentence is a fact or an opinion.
“The Amar Jawan Jyoti flame symbolises the immortality of the spirit of fallen soldiers.”
_______________________________________________

(iv) Complete the Sentence.
Each granite tablet on the Tyag Chakra is dedicated to ____________

(v) Which of the following is NOT one of the circles of the National War Memorial?
(a) Amar Chakra
(b) Shaurya Chakra
(c) Veerta Chakra
(d) Tyag Chakra

II. Answer the following questions.
1. Why does the author believe monuments like the National War Memorial are “extremely important”? Elaborate on the various elements of the memorial that contribute to this significance, as described in the text.
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2. Discuss the various gallantry awards mentioned in the extract. What do these awards signify, and why is it important for the government to recognize the sacrifices of brave soldiers in this manner?
_______________________________________________

3. Describe the Amar Jawan Jyoti as it was originally conceived and how it has evolved with the establishment of the National War Memorial. What is the significance of the eternal flame, and how is it now represented at the memorial?
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4. Explain the significance of the four concentric circles (Chakras) that constitute the National War Memorial. How does each Chakra contribute to the overall message and purpose of the memorial?
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5. Describe the author’s personal experience during the visit to the National War Memorial. What emotions and thoughts did it evoke, and how did it influence their perspective?
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6. What initiatives are being taken to ensure that the memory and sacrifices of Indian soldiers are preserved and disseminated to the wider public, particularly the younger generation?
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Let us learn

Prefixes
Study the following words taken from the text.
unmindful, reassurance, immortality, post-independence
These words are made by adding word beginnings like un-, re-, im- and post -to the root words mindful, assurance, mortality, and independence respectively. Such word beginnings are called
prefixes.

• un + mindful
• re + assurance
• im + mortality
• post + independence

I. Match the prefixes with their meanings and the root words to create a new word in the table given below.

Prefixes	Meanings	Root Words	New Words
anti	reduce or lower	pack,
auto	between	terrestrial
extra	incorrectly, badly	grade
down	reverse, not	active
inter	beyond	lead
mis	self	mobile
un-	against/opposed to	racist

Now, complete the paragraph by using the new words created in the table.
In an (i) ____________ class, we learned not to (ii) ____________ others and to be (iii) ____________ by treating everyone fairly. We watched a movie about an (iv) ____________ who arrived in an (v) ____________ The teacher helped us (vi) ____________ its message about kindness. Though the graphics were a (vii) ____________ from other movies, the story made us think and feel inspired.

II. Find words associated with ‘Sacrifice’ by filling in the missing vowels in the boxes given below.

III. Fill in the blanks with the correct opposite words of ‘sacrifice’ from the box to complete the following sentences.

Selfishness, greed, indulgence, gain

1. His ____________ stopped him from helping others during the emergency.
2. Out of ____________, she kept all the supplies instead of sharing them.
3. He chose ____________ over responsibility, spending all his time on video games.
4. She made a big ____________ by putting her needs before everyone else’s.

IV. Main Clause and Subordinate clause
A clause is a combination of related words containing a subject and a verb. It can be a sentence or part of a compound sentence that has more than one clause. Clauses are of two major types: Main clause and Subordinate clause.

The main clause can stand alone as a complete sentence because it gives a complete meaning. On the other hand a subordinate clause depends on the main clause to give a complete meaning or sense.
Subordinating conjunctions are words that connect a dependent (subordinate) clause to an independent (main) clause, creating a more complex sentence structure.

Examples:
1. I saw a man who was crying.
2. I met a person who can speak many languages.

Read the following sentences from the text and divide them into two parts. One has been done for you.

PART-1	PART-2
I met a person.	who can speak many languages
1. I was happy to hear that you got an opportunity to visit the National War Memorial.
2. Your letter has reminded me of a time when we visited the war memorial in our city.
3. Though seriously wounded in this encounter, he continued to fight alongside his comrades.
4. Unmindful of the hail of bullets from the enemy’s position, Major Padmapani Acharya crawled up to the enemy position and lobbed grenades.
5: I aspire to be courageous like him when I join the army!

V. Combine the following pairs of sentences using suitable subordinating conjunctions given in the box below.

Although, when, because, if, since

1. She was tired. She continued working.
2. It started raining. We were walking to school.
3. He studied hard. He wanted to pass the exam.
4. You heat ice. It melts.
5. I have known her. We were in kindergarten.

VI. Complete the following sentences with suitable main clause or subordinate clause.
1. The teacher let us listen to music while ____________
2. She can visit her grandma when ____________
3. I cannot find a good restaurant where ____________
4. Michael wants to go to school until ____________
5. Even though we don’t need to be done until Saturday, ____________
6. ____________, there is a lot to do.
7. ____________ my brother wants to go to the lake.
8. It is crazy that ____________

Let us Listen

I. Listen to your friend speak about the armed forces. As you listen, answer the questions given below in two-three exact words you hear. (Transcript Page 124)
1. Name the three main branches of the armed forces.
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2. What does the Army guard?
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3. When is Armed Forces Day celebrated?
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4. What qualities are soldiers known for?
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5. In what kind of missions do the armed forces participate globally?
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Let us Speak

Work in groups and identify the different professions displayed in the picture and ask a member of the group to speak on a profession he or she likes to pursue in his/her life.

Use the prompts given below.

• I would like to become …
• I dream of working as a …..
• One day, I hope to become …….
• It would be great if I could work as…

Let us Write

Based on the lesson write a short passage on what patriotism and love for the country mean, and why they are important qualities for citizens and soldiers alike?
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Let us Explore

1. Imagine you are a soldier posted at the border. Frame a short story expressing your feelings about serving your country and narrate in the class.
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2. Design a poster in your scrapbook encouraging young people, especially women, to join the Indian Armed Forces. Include a powerful slogan.
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3. How can school students show patriotism in their everyday lives without wearing a uniform? Have a debate in the class.
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4. Write a speech from the point of view of a young woman who has just joined the Indian Army, explaining what inspired her and how she feels about her journey.
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