Name : Narendra Damodardas Modi.

Date of Birth : September 17,1950

Place of Birth : Vadnagar, Gujarat, India.

Education : Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Delhi.

Political party : Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Position : Prime Minister of India (Since May 26,2014)

Previous Position : Chief Minister of Gujarat (2001– 2014)

Achievements : Implemented various economic and social reforms, initiated campaigns like “Make in India” and “Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan”, played a key role in India’s foreign policy and international relations.

Hobbies : Yoga, reading, writing and interacting with people.

Languages : Fluent in Hindi, English and Gujarati.

Family : Married to Jashodaben Modi.

Additional information : Known for his strong leadership, oratory skills and commitment to development and nation building.

A. Answer the following questions:

1.Why is August 15 observed as National festival Day every year in India?

Ans– India achieved Independence after years of struggle from the British rule on 15 August 1947.Therefore, we celebrate this day every year as the National festival Day with much joy and merrily.

2.How do the celebrations of this festival start all over the country?

Ans- On 15 August, 1947,the prime minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, raised the Indian National flag above the Lahori gate of Red Fort in Delhi. Every prime minister has followed that tradition ever than after, the state head and all the Indians in their workplace.

3.Where is the national flag hoisted?

Ans- First of all,the national flag hoisted by the Prime Minister at Red Fort and head of each state and is hoisted at railway stations, colleges, schools, post offices etc.

4.What usually happens in the evening on Independence Day?

Ans- In the evening on Independence Day there are beautiful illuminations on many public buildings. Crowds of people including children go eagerly to see the lights and also some people host party at their home.

5.How did Mr. and Mrs Desai celebrate the day?

Ans- Mr. and Mrs. Desai celebrate the day by hosting a party at their home.

6.Who were invited to the party as their daughter Vimla’s special guests? Why?

Ans- Mrs Wilson and her daughter, Dorothy, were invited to the party as their daughter Vimla’s special guests, as they came from the United States.

7.How did the party begin?

Ans- The party began with a warm welcome. The children played many games afterwards, like’ bursting the baloon’, trailing the donkey’and musical chairs.

B. Word practice:

Make sentences to show the difference between the following:

i) hoisted and hosting:

hoisting— The flag hoisting ceremony will do by the principal of our school.

hosting– Mr and Mrs Desai hosting a party at their home.

ii) entertainment and refreshments:

entertainment– She found great entertainment in the lively music.

refreshments– The refreshments in the party are really delicious.

iii) illuminations and illustrations:

illuminations– The soft glow of fairy lights provided a magical illumination.

illustrations– The detailed illuminations vividly brought the fantasy world.

Question and answers for this lesson

1.Who was Subhash Chandra Bose? What did he want?

And–Subhash Chandra Bose was a great patriot. He wanted Mother India to be free from British rule.

2. Why do Indians call him Netaji?

Ans- Netaji is an honorary title given to Subhash Chandra Bose by the Indians , a prominent leader during his time.

3.Why and how was Subhash confined in Calcutta?

Ans-Subhash Chandra Bose was confined inside his house on Elgin Road in Calcutta (now kolkata) in the 1940s due to his opposition to British rule.

4.Who was Akbar Shah?

Ans-Akbar Shah was a freedom fighter from the North West Frontier province.

5.How did Subhash become Mohammed Ziauddin ?

Ans-Subhash became Mohammed Ziauddin by the help of Akbar Shah.

6.When and how did Subhash escape from Calcutta? Who helped him to escape?

Ans-Bose escaped from under British surveillance from his house quitely in Calcutta on the night of 17 January 1941,accompanied by his nephew Sisir Kumar Bose. Akbar Shah helped him to escape.

7.Why couldn’t Ashok recognize Subhash?

Ans-At first Ashok couldn’t recognize Subhash because his disguise was perfect.

8.Where was Peshawar? How did Subhash go there?

Ans-Peshawar is a city in Pakistan,located in the North- western part of Pakistan, close to the Afghanistan border. Bose likely reached Peshawar during World War II, possibly through Afghanistan, seeking support for India’s Independence.

9.What new disguise did Subhash take in Peshawar?

Ans- Subhash took disguise of a deaf and dumb Musalman pilgrim going to Adda Sharif.

10.Why did Subhash pretend to be deaf and dumb?

Ans- Subhash pretend to be deaf and dumb because he didn’t know Urdu or Pushtu, the language of Pathans.