Pseb|Class 8th English chapter 5|Our national symbols|Summary|Questions Answer

Pseb|Class 8th English chapter 5|Our national symbols|Summary|Questions Answer

we are going to start "our national symbol's" english lesson 8th class punjab school education board (Pseb). This lecture is also avalable in Slaybus of  NCRT,CBSE & ICSE Board.in this blog we completely explain this chapter and questions answer's

Class-8^TH

Prose Lesson: 5

Our National Symbols

Every independent country of the world has some national symbols of its own. These symbols inspire and unite its people. They stand for the various cultural features and values of that nation. These symbols play an important role in motivating the people of the nation to work together. They constantly remind the people of their great cultural and national values.

The national symbols of our country are:

1. Our National Flag

2. Our National Emblem                      

3. Our National Emblem 

4. Our National Song                            

5. Our National Animal 

6.  Our National Animal  

7. Our National Flower

Our National Flag is called the Tiranga or the Tricolour. It has and three colours - saffron, white and green. The saffron is at the top.

The green is at the bottom. Between the saffron and the green, there

The white colour. In the middle of the white part, there is a navy blue wheel with twenty-four spokes. We call it the Ashoka Chakra.

The saffron colour of our flag stands for courage and sacrifice. The white colour stands for truth and peace. The green stands for fertility and prosperity. The wheel stands for peaceful change. It is a symbol of our ancient culture also. Thus our Tricolour is a symbol of peace, progress and hope for the future. It fills us with pride.it reminds us of the great sacrifices of those who got us our freedom. We salute our national flag. We salute our great freedom fighters.

Our National Emblem is a replica (a very great and exact copy) of the Capitol (top or head) of Ashoka's pillar at Sarnath. That Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after his Enlightenment. Our National Emblem has two parts, the top and the base. The top has four lions, sitting back to back, with their faces in different directions. The base has a horse on the left, a wheel in the middle bola and a bull on the right. Below these three figures, the words Satyameva Jayate (truth alone triumphs) are inscribed. Our National Emblem is also the Seal of the Government of India. We have it on all our currency, stamp papers, revenue stamps, official documents, and all our official publications. It was adopted by the Government of India on 26 January 1950.

Our National Anthem (Jana Gana Mana) is a song that is highly melodious and deeply meaningful. it was written and composed by Rabindranath Tagore. He was a great poet and was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature in 1913. Our National Anthem is sung, on all ceremonial occasions. It is also sung at the time of morning prayers in our educational institutions. It gives the message of peace, patience, tolerance and national unity. We should stand at attention when the National Anthem is being played or sung.

Our National Song (Vanda Mataram) was written by Bankimchandra for Chatterji. The song is in the form of a son's respectful homage to his motherland. During the struggle for India's freedom, this song was a source of great inspiration for our great freedom fighters. 

Our National Animal is the Tiger. This animal is a symbol of grace, strength, agility and fearlessness. Since November 1972, the tiger has been adopted as our National Animal.

Our National Bird is the Peacock. This bird is deeply loved for its lovely and colourful plumage and for its graceful dance. Since 1963 it has been adored as our National Bird. The hunting of the peacock and of the tiger has now been banned.

Our National Flower is the Lotus. This lovely flower symbolises purity and righteousness. Many Hindu gods and goddesses are shown holding this flower or seated on it. The grace and beauty of this flower is unmatched. 

All these National Symbols play a vital role in our life. They inspire us to remain united. They encourage us to uphold the great traditions and values of our culture.

         

 Question’s/Answer’s

Q1. Name the various National Symbols of our country?

Ans. The national symbols of our country are:

1. Our National Flag

2. Our National Emblem                        

3. Our National Anthem 

4. Our National Song                            

5. Our National Animal 

6. Our National Bird 

7. Our National Flower.

Q2. What are the different colours in our national flag?

Ans. It has and three colours - saffron, white and green.

Q3. What is the saffron colour in our national flag?

Ans. The saffron colour of our flag stands for courage and sacrifice.

Q4. What is written on the base of our National Emblem?

Ans. Satyameva Jayate is written on the base of our National Emblem.

Q5. On what occasions is our National Anthem sung?

Ans. Our National Anthem is sung, on all ceremonial occasions. It is also sung at the time of morning prayers in our educational institutions.

Q6. What should we do when our National Anthem is being sung?

Ans. We should stand at attention when the National Anthem is being played or sung.

Q7. What do you know about the writer of our National Anthem?

Ans. Our national anthem is composed by Rabindranath Tagore. He was a great poet and was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature in 1913.

Q8. Why is the hunting of peacocks prohibited in our country?

Ans. Our National Bird is the Peacock. This bird is deeply loved for its lovely and colourful plumage and for its graceful dance. Since 1963 it has been adopted as our National Bird. The hunting of the peacock has now been banned.

Q9. What is the importance of our national symbols in our country?

Ans. These symbols play an important role in motivating the people of the nation to work together. They constantly remind the people of their great cultural and national values.

Q10. What do you know about our national animal?

Ans. Our National Animal is the Tiger. This animal is a symbol of grace, strength, agility and fearlessness. Since November 1972, the tiger has been adopted as our National Animal.

Q11. Where do we have the Ashoka Pillar? What is its importance?

Ans. We have Ashoka's pillar at Sarnath.it was at Sarnath that Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after his Enlightenment.

Q12. What is the Seal of the Government of India? What is it used for?

Ans.Our National Emblem is also the Seal of the Government of India. We have it on all our currency, stamp papers, revenue stamps, official documents, and all our official publications.