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Class 7 English A Homage to Our Brave Soldiers Question Answer
Class 7 English Chapter 13 Question Answer Odia Medium
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(ଆସ ପଢ଼ିବା ପୂର୍ବରୁ ଏହି କାର୍ଯ୍ୟଗୁଡ଼ିକୁ କରିବା)
Homage means ‘something that is said or done to show respect publicly for someone’. Whom should every Indian pay homage to ? Share your answers with your classmates and the teacher.
(ଶ୍ରଦ୍ଧାଞ୍ଜଳି ଅର୍ଥ ହେଉଛି ‘ଜଣେ ବ୍ୟକ୍ତିଙ୍କୁ ସର୍ବସାଧାରଣରେ ସମ୍ମାନ କରିବା ପାଇଁ କିଛି କରିବା ବା କହିବା’ । କାହାକୁ ପ୍ରତ୍ୟେକ ଭାରତୀୟ ଶ୍ରଦ୍ଧାଞ୍ଜଳି ଦେବା ଉଚିତ ? ତୁମ ଉତ୍ତରକୁ ସହପାଠୀ ଓ ଶିକ୍ଷକଙ୍କ ସହ ବିନିମୟ କର ।)
Answer:
‘Homage means ‘something that is said or done to show respect publicly for someone’. Every Indian should pay homage to the soldiers who laid down their lives for the country by remembering them, respecting their sacrifice, and speaking with pride about their bravery.
II. Work in pairs to complete the table, by writing any three ways in which we can celebrate the victories and honour the sacrifices of the soldiers. An example has been done for you. Share your answers with your classmates and the teacher.
(ଦୁଇଜଣିଆ ଦଳରେ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟ କର । ସୈନିକମାନଙ୍କର ତ୍ୟାଗକୁ ସମ୍ମାନ ଜଣାଇବାକୁ କିମ୍ବା ବିଜୟ ଉତ୍ସବକୁ ପାଳନ କରିବା ପାଇଁ ତିନୋଟି ଉପାୟ ଲେଖୁ ସାରଣୀ ସଂପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ କର । ତୁମପାଇଁ ଗୋଟିଏ ଉଦାହରଣ ଦିଆଯାଇଛି । ତୁମ ଉତ୍ତରକୁ ତୁମର ସହପାଠୀ ଓ ଶିକ୍ଷକଙ୍କ ସହ ବିନିମୟ କର ।)
Answer:
| Celebrating their Victories | Honouring their Sacrifices |
| Organising parades or marches | visiting a war memorial |
| Sharing their stories on social media. | observing a two minute silence. |
| Awarding medals and honours | naming roads/ buildings after them |
Let us discuss
(ଚାଲ ଆଲୋଚନା କରିବା)
Question 1.
What kind of places did they visit during their trip?
(ସେମାନେ ସେମାନଙ୍କ ଭ୍ରମଣ କାଳରେ କେଉଁପରି ସ୍ଥାନ ସବୁ ବୁଲିଥିଲେ ?)
Answer:
They visited places of historical and educational significance during their school trip to New Delhi. The most inspiring one was the National War Memorial near India Gate. It honours brave Indian soldiers.
Question 2.
What is the name of the monument they visited?
(ସେମାନେ ପରିଦର୍ଶନ କରିଥିବା ସ୍ମାରକୀର ନାମ କ’ଣ ?)
Answer:
The name of the monument is the National War Memorial. The writer found it most inspiring. It is near India Gate in New Delhi.
Question 3.
When did the construction work begin?
(ନିର୍ମାଣ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟ କେବେ ଆରମ୍ଭ ହୋଇଥିଲା ?)
Answer:
The construction work began in April 2018. It was completed in February 2019. Prime Minister Narendra Modi envisioned and inaugurated the National War Memorial near India Gate.
Question 4.
How much time did it take to complete the work of the monument?
(ସ୍ମାରକୀର କାର୍ଯ୍ୟ ସଂପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ହେବାପାଇଁ କେତେ ସମୟ ଲାଗିଥିଲା ?)
Answer:
It took about 10 months to complete the work of the monument. Construction started in April 2018. It finished in February 2019.
Question 5.
Where is it situated?
(ଏହା କେଉଁଠାରେ ଅବସ୍ଥିତ ?)
Answer:
It is situated over 40 acres of land near the iconic India Gate in New Delhi.
Question 6.
Who inaugurated the ‘National War Monument”?
(ଜାତୀୟ ସମୟ ସ୍ମାରକୀ କିଏ ଉଦ୍ଘାଟନ କରିଥିଲେ ?)
Answer:
India’s Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the National War Memorial. He also envisioned it. The monument honors brave Indian soldiers.
Let us discuss
(ଚାଲ ଆଲୋଚନା କରିବା) :
Question 1.
Who helped the students know about the ‘National War Memorial? (ଜାତୀୟ ସମର ସ୍ମାରକୀ ବିଷୟରେ ଜାଣିବାକୁ ଆମକୁ କିଏ ସାହାଯ୍ୟ କରିଥିଲେ ?)
Answer:
The teacher helped the students know about the National War Memorial. She explained wars fought after Independence. She shared deatils about brave soldiers and gallantry awards. She read the citation of Lance Naik Albert Ekka.
Question 2.
Why did the teacher become sad at the time of saying about the brave soldiers?
(ସାହସୀ ସୈନିକମାନଙ୍କ ବିଷୟରେ କହିବା ସମୟରେ ଶିକ୍ଷକ କାହିଁକି ଦୁଃଖତ ହୋଇପଡ଼ିଲେ ?)
Answer:
The teacher became sad at the time of saying because war always takes its toll. Many brave soldiers sacrificed their lives for the country after Independence in 1947. She wanted students to remember the cost of freedom.
Question 3.
Why is the National War Memorial extremely important? (ଜାତୀୟ ସମର ସ୍ମାରକୀ କାହିଁକି ଅତ୍ୟନ୍ତ ଗୁରୁତ୍ଵପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ଅଟେ ?)
Answer:
The National War Memorial is extremely important. It helps us never forget the cost of freedom. We stay aware of war’s pain and horrors. It honours soldiers who sacrificed their lives after 1947.
Question 4.
What is a tablet in the National War Memorial and what does it bear?
(ଜାତୀୟ ସମର ସ୍ମାରକୀରେ ଟାବ୍ଲେଟ୍ କ’ଣ ଏବଂ ଏହା କ’ଣ ଧାରଣ କରିଥିଲା ?)
Answer:
Each brick of the memorial is called a tablet. It bears the names of soldiers who fought for India. They made the supreme sacrifice in different wars from 1947 till date.
Question 5.
What does the phrase, ‘the cost of freedom’ mean to you?
(‘ସ୍ଵାଧୀନତାର ମୂଲ୍ୟ’ ବାକ୍ୟାଶଟିର ଅର୍ଥ ତୁମେ କ’ଣ ବୁଝୁଛ ?)
Answer:
‘The cost of freedom’ means the sacrifices made by brave soldiers. They gave their lives to protect India. We enjoy peace and security today because of them. This reminds us to value our freedom always.
Question 6.
What are the different kinds of medals our soldiers awarded? Which is India’s highest wartime gallantry award?
(ସୈନିକମାନଙ୍କୁ ପୁରସ୍କୃତ କରାଯାଉଥିବା ବିଭିନ୍ନ ପ୍ରକାର ପଦକଗୁଡ଼ିକ କ’ଣ ? ଭାରତର ସର୍ବୋଚ୍ଚ ଯୁଦ୍ଧକାଳୀନ ସାହସିକତା ପୁରସ୍କାର କ’ଣ ?)
Answer:
Soldiers are awarded Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra, Kirti Chakra, Vir Chakra and Shaurya Chakra. The Param Vir Chakra is India’s highest wartime gallantry award.
Question 7.
Who was awarded India’s first highest wartime gallantry award after death?
(ମରଣୋତ୍ତର ଭାବେ କିଏ ଭାରତର ସର୍ବୋଚ୍ଚ ଯୁଦ୍ଧକାଳୀନ ସାହସିକତା ପୁରସ୍କାରରେ ପୁରସ୍କୃତ ହୋଇଥିଲେ ?)
Answer:
Major Somnath Sharma was awarded India’s first Param Vir Chakra after death. He received it posthumously for his bravery in the Battle of Badgam in 1947.
Question 8.
What touched Soumya’s heart and why?
(ସୌମ୍ୟୋର ହୃଦୟକୁ କ’ଣ ସ୍ପର୍ଶକଲା ଓ କାହିଁକି ?)
Answer:
The citation of Param Vir Chakra awardee Lance Naik Albert Ekka touched Soumya’s heart. It motivated her too. She felt awestruck and humbled by his bravery. She aspires to be courageous like him in the army.
Let us discuss
(ଆସ ଆଲୋଚନା କରିବା)
I. Complete the table given below. An example has been* done for you. Check your answers with the teacher.
(ନିମ୍ନରେ ଥିବା ସାରଣୀଟି ସମ୍ପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ କର । ତୁମ ପାଇଁ ଗୋଟିଏ ଉଦାହରଣ କରି ଦିଆଯାଇଛି । ତୁମ ଉତ୍ତରଗୁଡ଼ିକୁ ଶିକ୍ଷକଙ୍କଦ୍ଵାରା ତନଖ୍ କର ।)
Answer:
| Name of the War Hero | Contribution and Achievement | Award Given |
| Major Somnath Sharma | Battle of Badgam in 1947 | First Param Vir Chakra awarded posthumously |
| Captain Mahendra Nath Mull | 1971 war against Pakistan | Maha Vir Chakra |
| Lance Naik Albert Ekka | 1971 War against Pakistan | Param Vir Chakra |
| Major Padmapani Acharya | 1999 Kargil War | Maha Vir Chakra |
II. Find the paragraph(s) and sentences in the text that evoke the feelings given below.
(ନିମ୍ନରେ ଦିଆଯାଇଥିବା ଅନୁଭୂତି ଉଦ୍ରେକ କରୁଥିବା ଅନୁଚ୍ଛେଦ ଓ ଧାଡ଼ିଗୁଡ଼ିକୁ ଖୋଜ ।)
1. feeling of wonder
2. heartening
3. sense of motivation
4. pride
5. visually inspiring
6. sadness
7. gratitude
8. inspiration
Answer:
The paragraph (s) and sentences in the text that evoke the feelings are as follows: Paragraph 1: Even after independence our country has been fighting several wars to protect its borders, territorial integrity, and its people.
This made me wonder, who were these brave Indian people.
Paragraph 6: It was heartening to know that our government has recognised the sacrifice of brave soldiers.
Paragraph 9 : It touched my heart and also motivated him.
Paragraph 10 : The lighting design is planned in such a way that it transforms the monuments’ landscape and sunlight changes from dawn to dusk.
Paragraph 10: It truly is a majestic site filled me with pride for our nation.
Paragraph 15: It was sad to think about the massive devastation and loss of life caused by wars.
Paragraph (Gratitude): I am going to give a presentation on the story of Major Padmapani Acharya, who fought for India in the 1999 Kargil War and was awarded Maha Vir Chakra.
Paragraph (Inspiration) : I have written a long letter as I could not help sharing this inspiring experience to you.
I. Which is India’s highest gallantry award ?
(ଭାରତର ସର୍ବୋଚ୍ଚ ସାହସିକ ପୁରସ୍କାର କ’ଣ ?)
Answer:
India’s highest gallantry award is Param Vir Chakra (PVC).
II. How would Ananda feel after reading this letter?
(ଚିଠିଟି ପଢ଼ି ଆନନ୍ଦ କିପରି ଅନୁଭବ କରିଥିବ ?)
Answer:
Ananda will have pleasure inx reading the letter and would enjoy reading Soumya’s experience of the visit to the National War Memorial in Delhi.
III. Do you think Soumya enjoyed writing this letter? Why or why not?
(ତୁମେ ଭାବୁଛକି ସୌମ୍ୟା ଏହି ଚିଠି ଲେଖିବାରେ ଆନନ୍ଦ ଅନୁଭବ କରିଥିବ ? କାହିଁକି କିମ୍ବା କାହିଁକି ନୁହେଁ ?)
Answer:
Yes, Soumya enjoyed writing this letter as she was too excited to share her inspiring experience with her friend Ananda.
IV. What important monument did the students see when they were moving around the National War Memorial ?
(ଛାତ୍ରଛାତ୍ରୀମାନେ ଜାତୀୟ ଯୁଦ୍ଧ ସ୍ମାରକୀରେ ଚାରିଆଡ଼େ ବୁଲୁଥିବାବେଳେ କେଉଁ ଗୁରୁତ୍ଵପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ସ୍ମାରକୀସବୁ ଦେଖୁଥିଲେ ?
Answer:
The students saw Amar Jawan Jyoti when moving around the National War Memorial. It is an important installation. The immortal flame burns day and night. It honours soldiers sacrifices. The obelisk has eternal flame surrounded by four Chakras.
V. Why is the monument called Amar Jawan Jyoti?
(କୀର୍ତ୍ତି ସ୍ତମ୍ଭଟିକୁ ଅମର ଜବାନ ଜ୍ୟୋତି କାହିଁକି କୁହାଯାଉଥିଲା?)
Answer:
The monument is called Amar Jawan Jyoti because “Amar” means immortal and “Jawan” means young soldier. It represents an eternal flame. The flame burns day and night. It honours the undying spirit of soldiers who sacrificed their lives.
Let us discuss
(ଆସ ଆଲୋଚନା କରିବା):
How does Soumya’s letter help Ananda in pursuing her hobby?
(ସୌମ୍ୟାର ଚିଠି ଆନନ୍ଦକୁ କିପରି ତା’ର ସଉକରେ ଲାଗିରହିବାରେ ସାହାଯ୍ୟ କରିଛି ?)
Answer:
Soumya’s letter does not mention Ananda’s hobby. Ananda is a boy, so “her” may be a mistake. The letter inspires Ananda to join Armed Forces. It motivates him to visit war memoties. Soumya’s sharing creates strong patriotic feelings in Ananda.
II. Ananda is inspired to act after reading the letter from Soumya. What actions does she intend to take up? Fill in the table citing the sentences from the text.
(ସୌମ୍ୟାର ଚିଠି ପଢ଼ି ସାରିବାପରେ ଆନନ୍ଦ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟ କରିବାକୁ ପ୍ରେରଣା ପାଇଛି । ସେ କେଉଁ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟସବୁ କରିବାକୁ ମନ ବଳାଇଛି ? ପାଠ୍ୟ ବିଷୟର ବାକ୍ୟଗୁଡ଼ିକୁ ଉଦ୍ଧାର କରି ସାରଣୀ ପୂରଣ କର ।)
Answer:
| 1. visit | “We all wish to visit the National War Memorial, Delhi.” (No mention in text) |
| 2. mobile app | “I have shared your experience with many of my friends.” (No mention in text) |
| 3. sharing ideas | “I feel motivated and I am seriously thinking of joining the Armed Forces.” (No mention in text) |
| 4. creating a collage | “We all wish to visit the National War Memorial, Delhi.” (No mention in text) |
| 5. joining the army | “I have shared your experience with many of my friends.” (No mention in text) |
| 6. website | “I feel motivated and I am seriously thinking of joining the Armed Forces.” (No mention in text) |
Let us think and reflect
(ଆସ ଚିନ୍ତା କରିବା ଓ ବିଚାର କରିବା) :
I. Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow.
(ନିମ୍ନ ପ୍ରଦତ୍ତ ଉଦ୍ଧୃତାଂଶଗୁଡ଼ିକୁ ପଢ଼ ଏବଂ ପରବର୍ତ୍ତୀ ପ୍ରଶ୍ନଗୁଡ଼ିକର ଉତ୍ତର ଦିଅ ।)
1. As we continued out visit around the National War Memorial, we came across another important monument. It is called Amar Jawan Jyoti. It has been set up to commemorate our soldiers. The immortal flame is kept ablaze all through the day and night to revere the sacrifices of our soldiers. The lighting design is planned in such a way that it transforms the monument’s landscape as sunlight changes from dawn to dusk. The National War Memorial now includes Amar Jawan Jyoti and it is surrounded by four Chakras. It is truly a majestic site that filled me with pride for our nation. I was also overwhelmed by the interminable flame as a symbol of courage and valour.
(i) Complete the analogy with a word from the extract.
(ଉଦ୍ଧୃତାଂଶର ଏକ ଶବ୍ଦଦ୍ଵାରା ତୁଳନାଟିକୁ ପୂରା କର ।)
flame: valour :: commemorate: ______
Answer:
honour
(ii) How does the lighting design make the monument visually appealing?
(ଆଲୋକ ସଜ୍ଜା ଡିଜାଇନ କିପରି କୀର୍ତ୍ତିସ୍ତମ୍ଭଟିକୁ ଦୃଷ୍ଟିଗୋଚର କରିଥିଲା ?)
Answer:
The lighting design changes the monument’s landscape as sunlight changes from dawn to dusk. It makes the monument visually appealing.
(iii) State whether the following sentence is a fact or an opinion.
(ନିମ୍ନ ବାକ୍ୟଟି ଏକ ତଥ୍ୟ କିମ୍ବା ମତାମତ ଉଲ୍ଲେଖ କର ।)
It truly is a majestic site ____.
Answer:
It is an opinion
(iv) What does the everlasting flame suggest?
(ଅନନ୍ତ ଜ୍ୟୋତି କ’ଣ ସୂଚିତ କରୁଛି ?)
Answer:
The everlasting flame suggests that the stories of courage and valour of our soldiers are also everlasting.
(v) Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
(ବାକ୍ୟଟିକୁ ପୂରା କରିବାପାଇଁ ସଠିକ୍ ବିକଳ୍ପ ଚୟନ କର ।)
The tone of the writer in this extract is ____.
A. modest
B. light-hearted
C. admiring
D. nostalgic
Answer:
C. admiring
2. I was happy to hear that you got an opportunity to visit the National War Memorial. I have heard a lot about it. Some people might see a war memorial as just a monument, statue, to celebrate our victory and commemorate the brave soldiers. In my view, it also gives us pleasure to express our deep gratitude for the supreme sacrifice made by our brave soldiers defending the sovereignty and integrity of the country. I feel motivated to join the Armed Forces to serve my motherland.
(i) Choose a line from the extract which shows that Ananda was aware about the National War Memorial.
(ଉଦ୍ଧୃତାଂଶରୁ ଏକ ଧାଡ଼ି ବାଛ ଯାହା ଦର୍ଶାଉଛି ଯେ ଆନନ୍ଦ ପୂର୍ବରୁ ଜାତୀୟ ଯୁଦ୍ଧ ସ୍ମାରକୀ ବିଷୟରେ ଅବଗତ ଥିଲା.)
Answer:
The line is, “I have heard a lot about it.”
(ii) What might be the most likely reason for people to consider a war memorial as a monument?
Answer:
People consider the war memorial as a monument because it is an expression of deep gratitude for the supreme sacrifice made by our soldiers defending the sovereignty and integrity of our country.
(iii) Fill in the blank with a suitable word from the extract.
(ଉଦ୍ଧୃତାଂଶରୁ ଏକ ଶବ୍ଦ ବାଛି ଶୂନ୍ୟସ୍ଥାନ ପୂରଣ କର ।)
We conduct special competitions at school to ____ our Independence day.
Answer:
celebrate
(iv) Select a phrase from the extract showing that Ananda is expressing an
opinion.
Answer:
The phrase expressing an opinion is: ‘in my view’.
(v) Complete the sentence with a suitable reason.
(ଉପଯୁକ୍ତ କାରଣ ସହ ବାକ୍ୟଟିକୁ ସଂପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ କର ।)
Ananda refers to the sacrifice of soldiers as ‘supreme’ sacrifice because _____.
Answer:
the soldiers gave their lives defending, sovereignty and integrity of the country.
II. Answer the following questions.
(ନିମ୍ନଲିଖତ ପ୍ରଶ୍ନଗୁଡ଼ିକର ଉତ୍ତର ଦିଅ ।)
Question 1.
What is the significance of the National War Memorial?
Answer:
The significance of the National War Memorial is that it tells us about the brave soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice while defending the country.
Question 2.
Major Padmapani Acharya is an example of selflessness, determination and exceptional courage. Elaborate.
Answer:
He showed great bravery in the Kargil war, led his soldieers fearlessly, attacked the enemy despite injuries and sacrificed his life for the nation.
Question 3.
Explain how the National War Memorial and Museum app will be helpful in spreading awareness about war heroes.-
Answer:
At National War Memorial and Museum app we find how so many people laid their lives while defending the country. Thus it spreads awareness about the war heroes.
Question 4.
Why is it our duty to pay homage to our brave soldiers?
Answer:
These soldiers gave their lives so that we can live in peace. So it is our duty to pay them homage.
Question 5.
What is the main idea of this text? How does it justify the title, ‘A Homage to our Brave Soldiers’?
Answer:
The main idea of this text is to honour and get inspiration from the brave deeds of our soldiers. Hence the title, ‘A Homage to our Brave Soldier’ is justified.
Question 6.
Why were the students awestruck and humbled? Explain in your own words.
Answer:
The students were awestruck to learn about the bravery of the war-heroes. They were also humbled to see that these great men gave their lives so that others in the country can live in peace.
Let us learn
(ଆସ ଶିଖୁବା) :
Study the following words taken from the text.
[encourage, immortal, remind, discourse]
These words are made by adding word beginnings like dis-, en-, im-, re, dis-to the root words courage, mortal, mind and course respectively. Such word beginnings are called prefixes.
en-+courage
im-+mortal
re-+mind
dis-+course
I. Match the prefixes with their meanings and the root words to create a new word in the table given below. An example has been done for you.
Answer:
Now, complete the paragraph by using the new words created in the table.
Soldiers undergo (i) extraordinary training to prepare for their challenging duties. They learn to (ii) ______ explosives and handle (iii) ______ equipment with precision. They stand as a powerful force against (iv) ______ elements, displaying (v) ______ bravery. (vi) ______ members often share their experiences to inspire new recruits. Their service can continually (vii) ______ the essence of commitment and sacrifice.
Answer:
Soldiers undergo (i) extraordinary training to prepare for their challenging duties. They learn to (ii) deactivate explosives and handle (iii) undefined equipment with precision. They stand as a powerful force against (iv) anti-social elements, displaying (v) unquestionable bravery, (vi) ex-service men members often share their experiences to inspire new recruits. Their service can continually (vii) redefine the essence of commitment and sacrifice.
II. Find words associated with ‘brave’ by filling in the missing vowels in the boxes given below.
Answer:
III. Fill in the blanks with the correct opposite words of ‘brave’ from the box to complete the following sentences.
1. Ajay’s ______ refusal to stand up for his friend was disappointing to everyone.
2. The ______ child hid behind his mother, too scared to meet the new teacher.
3. Anjali’s ______ of heights prevented her from climbing the tall ladder.
4. Sushma felt ______ as she entered the dark, abandoned building alone.
Answer:
1. Ajay’s cowardly refusal to stand up for his friend was disappointing to everyone.
2. The timid child hid behind his mother, too scared to meet the new teacher.
3. Anjali’s fear of heights prevented her from climbing the tall ladder.
4. Sushma felt afraid as she entered the dark, abandoned building alone.
IV. Read the following sentences from the text and divide them into two parts. An example has been done for you. (Question with Answer)
(i) I’m sure that you’ve guessed it rightly !
(ii) I aspire to be courageous like him when I join the army !
(iii) We learnt that each brick of the memorial is called a tablet.
(iv) There are 29,000 tablets on which more than 26,000 names of fallen soldieers have been etched.
(v) I learnt a lot, but I also have to admit that the various discourses during the day brought tears to my eyes.
(vi) The sacrifices of the soldiers make monuments like the National War Memorial extremely important so that we should never forget the cost of freedom.
Answer:
| PART-1 | PART-2 |
| i. I am sure | that you have guessed it rightly. |
| ii. I aspire to be courageous like him | when I join the army! |
| iii. We learnt | that each brick of the memorial is called a tablet. |
| iv. There are 29,000 tablets | on which more than 26,000 names of fallen soldiers have been etched. |
| v. I learnt a lot, but I also have to admit | that the various discourses during the day brought tears to my eyes. |
| vi. The sacrifices of the soldiers make monuments like the National War Memorial extremely important | so that we should never forget the cost of freedom. |
When the part of a sentence conveys complete meaning and is independent, it is called main clause. The part of the sentence which is dependent on the main clauses to make complete sense is the subordinate clause.
The words or phrases that connect the two parts of sentences such as, when because, though, so that- convey a specific meaning-time, reason, contrast, purpose, respectively. Connecting words are called subordinating conjunctions.
V. Combine the following pairs of sentences using suitable subordinating conjunctions given in the box below.
1. Wasim burst into tears. He heard the good news.
2. Himani was veiy nervous. She delivered a great presentation.
3. This is the place. I was born.
4. The students performed very well. They studied diligently.
5. Water the plants. They will die.
Answer:
1. Wasim burst into tears when he heard the good news.
2. Though Himani was very nervous, she delivered a great presentation.
3. This is the place where I was born.
4. The students performed very well because they studied diligently.
5. ‘Unless you water the plants, they will die.
VI. Complete the following sentences with suitable main clause or subordinate clause.
1. Farheen was late to work because ______.
2. The dog started barking when ______.
3. She completed the marathon although ______.
4. ______ while she was climbing the mountains.
5. Abhishek scored the highest mark in English ______.
6. ______ before his son arrived.
7. We waited in the car until ______.
8. ______ as the waves rushed to the shore.
Answer:
1. Farheen was late to work because she missed the bus. (Subordinate clause)
2. The dog started barking when it heared a noise outside. (Subordinate clause)
3. She completed the marathon although she was injured. (Subordinate clause)
4. She remained silent (Main clause) while she was climbing.
5. Abhishek scored highest mark in English so he was rewarded by the teacher.(Main clause)
6. Father had finished the cooking (Main clause) before his son arrived.
7. We waited in the car until the rain stopped (Subordinate clause)
8. The children screamed with joy (Main clause) as the waves rushed to the shore.
Let us listen
(ଆସ ଶୁଣିବା) :
You will listen to a girl speak about why she wishes to join the Armed Forces when she grows up. As you listen, answer the questions given below in two or three exact words you hear. (Transcript for the teacher on Pg. 216)
Question 1.
What type of job does Gunjan think the Armed Forces is?
Answer:
most honourable job
Question 2.
What feature of the Armed Forces fills Gunjan with pride?
Answer:
wearing the. uniform
Question 3.
How does the disciplined life of the Armed Forces impact the body and mind, according to Gunjan?
Answer:
regular exercise and training
Question 4.
List any one aspect about a job in the Armed Forces that Gunjan feels helps someone grow.
Answer:
new challenges
Question 5.
State any two things that Gunjan feels life in the Armed Forces teaches.
Answer:
loyalty, duty, service and honesty
Let us speak
(ଆସ କହିବା)
1. Work in pairs and identify the different professions displayed in the picture.
Answer:
Clockwise from left to right the professions displayed in the picture are:
1. Carpenter
2. Teacher
3. Cricketer
4. Pilot
5. Farmer
6. Chef
7. Dancer
8. Artist/Painter
9. Doctor
2. Imagine that you dream of or wish to pursue some of these professions and vocations. Take turns to express this along with a reason. Do not forget to include what preparation would be required to fulfill the dream. Speak about all the given professions and vocations.
Use the prompts given below.
(ନିମ୍ନ ପ୍ରଦତ୍ତ ସୂଚନାକୁ ବ୍ୟବହାର କର ।)
I would like to become … because… For this I would have to first…
I dream of working as a….. as….. This would involve…
To become a… has been a childhood dream. This is so because…In order to become a… I would have to…
One day, I hope to become Then I would be able to… However, first I would need to…
It would be great if I could work as… as it would let me… For this I would have to…
Answer:
Conversation between students about the professions and vocation they dream of. Student A: I would like to learn carpentry as I like carpenter designs and craft items like designed tables, chairs and other daily use items.
I hope to open a chain of designed furniture stores worldwide.
Student B: I dream of working as a teacher because I want to help students learn and grow. Teaching gives me a chance to share knowledge, inspire young minds, and make a difference in their lives.
Student C: To become a cricketer has been a childhood dream because I love the game and want to represent my country. Playing cricket requires hard work and teamwork, and I would be proud to inspire others by following my passion.
Student D: I would like to become an Air Force pilot because I want to serve my country and experience flying advanced aircraft.
Student E: I would like to become an agricultural engineer because I want to improve farming using modern techniques.
I am interested in organic farming to help protect the environment and provide healthy food for everyone.
Student F: It would be great if I could work as a chef, as it would let me express my love for cooking and create delicious dishes. For this, I would have to hone my skills, work hard, and continuously learn new recipes. I enjoy feeding people and bringing joy through every meal I make, and I want to share my passion for food with others.
Student G: I would like to become a classical dancer because I love expressing myself through dance. Classical dance is a beautiful art form, and I want to share its rich tradition with others while staying connected to my culture.
Student H: One day, I hope to become a famous painter because I love expressing my thoughts and feelings through art. Painting allows me to create beautiful images and share them with others, and I would be proud to bring colour and emotion into the world.
Student I: One day, I hope to become a doctor. Then, I would be able to help people stay healthy and save lives. However, first, I would need to study medicine, gain practical experience, and dedicate myself to learning about different treatments and procedures.
Let us write
(ଚାଲ ଲେଖୁବା):
You have read about the sacrifices made by the Armed Forces during war. However, the Armed Forces also play a key role during peace time. Write a letter to your friend sharing how the Armed Forces contribute their service during the times of natural calamities (floods, earthquakes, etc.), infrastructure development (building bridges in remote areas etc.) and for welfare initiatives (medical camps, establishment of libraries, etc.)
ତୁମେ ଯୁଦ୍ଧ ସମୟରେ ସଶସ୍ତ୍ର ବାହିନୀ
ଦେଇଥିବା ତ୍ୟାଗ ବିଷୟରେ ପଢୁଛ । ତଥାପି, ଶାନ୍ତି ସମୟସ୍ତେ ମଧ୍ଯ ସଶସ୍ତ୍ର ବାହିନୀ ଏକ ଗୁରୁତ୍ଵପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ଭୂମିକା ଗ୍ରହଣ କରିଥା’ନ୍ତି । ପ୍ରାକୃତିକ ଦୁର୍ବିପାକ (ବନ୍ୟା, ଭୂମିକମ୍ପ ଇତ୍ଯାଦି), ଭିତ୍ତିଭୂମି ବିକାଶ (ଦୁର୍ଗମ ଅଞ୍ଚଳରେ ପୋଲ ନିର୍ମାଣ ଇତ୍ୟାଦି) ଏବଂ କଲ୍ୟାଣକାରୀ ପଦକ୍ଷେପ (ମେଡ଼ିକାଲ କ୍ୟାମ୍ପ, ପୁସ୍ତକାଳୟ ସ୍ଥାପନ ଇତ୍ୟାଦି) ସମୟରେ ସଶସ୍ତ୍ର ବାହିନୀ କିପରି ସେମାନଙ୍କର ସେବା ଯୋଗାନ୍ତି, ତାକୁ ବୁଝାଇ ତୁମ ବନ୍ଧୁକୁ ଏକ ପତ୍ର ଲେଖ ।
Answer:
24, Civil Lines Kanpur
5 May 2026
Dear Rajkumar,
I hope this letter finds you in the best of health and spirits. Today, I wanted to share something truly inspiring with you – the incredible contribution of our armed forces beyond the battlefield.
Did you know that during natural calamities like floods, earthquakes, or cyclones, the armed forces are often the first to reach the affected areas? They rescue people, provide food and shelter, and help restore normal life. Their courage and selflessness are truly admirable.
Apart from that, they also build bridges in remote and difficult terrains where even basic transport is a challenge. This helps villagers connect with nearby towns and access schools, hospitals, and markets. It’s amazing how they serve the country in so many ways!
The armed forces also organise medical camps in far-off areas where healthcare is not easily available. These camps provide free checkups, medicines, and even minor surgeries. It shows how dedicated they are to the welfare of every citizen.
I really feel proud and grateful for their service. They are true heroes in every sense. I thought of writing to you because I know you’d appreciate this as much as I do.
Take care and write back soon.
Your friend,
Santosh Sharma
Let us explore
(ଆସ ଅନ୍ଵେଷଣ କରିବା) :
I. Every branch of the Armed Forces has a motto. Read the mottos given below.
II. India has many other Forces that serve the nation. For example, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).
III. Create a collage capturing the lives and stories of people that inspire us. In groups of four, prepare a collage on a chart paper on any such person and present it in the class.
Answer:
Do it yourself.
IV. Many women have joined the Armed Forces and are serving the nation. Have a discussion in the class with examples.
Answer:
Many women have joined the armed forces and are proudly serving the nation with courage and dedication. They work in various roles such as pilots, engineers, doctors, and combat officers, proving their strength and skills alongside men. Their presence in the Army, Navy, and Air Force reflects progress towards gender equality and inspires young girls to dream big. These brave women not only protect the country but also break stereotypes, showing that patriotism and bravery know no gender.
A Homage to Our Brave Soldiers Class 7 Summary
Let us read
(ଆସ ପଢ଼ିବା) :
Two friends share their feelings about brave soldiers. One of them shares her experience of visiting the National War Memorial that has left a deep impact on her. They exchange letters and share their feelings of gratitude for the freedom they enjoy because of the sacrifices made by the bravehearts of the country. The memorial symbolises the patriotism of Indian soldiers. What is this memorial?
(ଦୁଇଜଣ ସାଙ୍ଗ ସାହସୀ ସୈନିକମାନଙ୍କ ବିଷୟରେ ସେମାନଙ୍କ ଭାବନାକୁ ବ୍ୟକ୍ତ କରିଛନ୍ତି । ସେମାନଙ୍କ ମଧ୍ୟରୁ ଜଣେ ଜାତୀୟ ଯୁଦ୍ଧ ସ୍ମୃତି/ସ୍ମାରକୀ ପୀଠକୁ ପରିଦର୍ଶନ କରିଥିଲା, ଯାହା ତାକୁ ଗଭୀରଭାବେ ପ୍ରଭାବିତ କରିଥିଲା । ସେମାନେ ପତ୍ର ବିନିମୟ କରି ଦେଶର ସାହସୀ ହୃଦୟ ବ୍ୟକ୍ତିମାନଙ୍କର ସ୍ଵାଧୀନତା ସଂଗ୍ରାମରେ ବଳିଦାନ ପାଇଁ କୃତଜ୍ଞତାର ଭାବନାକୁ ବ୍ୟକ୍ତ କରିଛନ୍ତି । ଏହି ସ୍ମାରକୀ ଭାରତୀୟ ସୈନିକମାନଙ୍କ ଦେଶପ୍ରେମର ପ୍ରତୀକ । ଏହି ସ୍ମାରକୀ କ’ଣ ?)
I
House No ………
College street, Rairangpur
Mayurbhanj
14 Apri12026
Dear Ananda,
I Hope you are all doing well! Do you remember our last conversation about war and the importance of peace? We talked about India’s struggle for its Independence from the British for many centuries. Even after independence our country has been fighting several wars to protect its borders, territorial integrity, and its people. Many questions come to my mind; who were these brave Indian people? They fought to protect our country and sacrificed their lives for our peace and pleasure. What were their names? Where did they come from? Does anyone remember anything about them?
Last week I got the answers to some of my questions during an educational trip of our school to New Delhi. You may recall, I was looking forward to this trip and our visit to many places of historical and educational significance. I have learnt several new and interesting things. Now I am excited to share them with you.
Let me begin by asking you to guess the name of the most inspiring monument. Let’s see if you can guess. ‘The construction of this monument started in April 2018 and was completed in February 2019. It was envisioned and then inaugurated by India’s Prime Minister Shri Narendra Damodardas Modi in February 2019. In terms of location and size, it is spread over 40 acres of land near the iconic India Gate. But more importantly, it is a tribute to some of the bravest IndiAnswer: ’ I’m sure you’ve guessed it rightly! It’s the ‘National War Memorial’. Won’t you say, a long-desired aspiration was fulfilled?
ଓଡ଼ିଆ ଅନୁବାଦ :
ଘର ନଂ ……..
କଲେଜ ରୋଡ୍, ରାଇରଙ୍ଗପୁର, ମୟୂରଭଞ୍ଜ
୧୪ ଅପ୍ରେଲ ୨୦୨୬
ପ୍ରିୟ ଆନନ୍ଦ,
ଆଶାକରେ ତୁମେ ସମସ୍ତେ ଭଲରେ ଥିବେ । ତୁମର ମନେ ପଡୁଛି ଆମର ଶେଷ କଥାବାର୍ତ୍ତା ଯୁଦ୍ଧ ଏବଂ ଶାନ୍ତିର ଗୁରୁତ୍ଵ ଉପରେ ? ଆମେ ଭାରତର ବ୍ରିଟିଶ୍ ଶାସନରୁ ମୁକ୍ତି ନିମନ୍ତେ ଶହ ଶହ ବର୍ଷର ସଂଗ୍ରାମ ବିଷୟରେ କଥା ହୋଇଥିଲେ । ଏପରିକି, ସ୍ଵାଧୀନତା ପରେ ଆମ ଦେଶ ନିଜର ସୀମାକୁ ଏବଂ ଏହାର ଲୋକମାନଙ୍କୁ ସୁରକ୍ଷା ଦେବାପାଇଁ ଅନେକ ଯୁଦ୍ଧ କରି ଆସୁଅଛି । ମୋ ମନକୁ ବହୁତ ପ୍ରଶ୍ନ ଆସୁଛି, କିଏ ଏହି ସାହସୀ ଭାରତୀୟ ଲୋକମାନେ ? ସେମାନେ ଆମ ଦେଶକୁ ସୁରକ୍ଷା ଦେବାପାଇଁ ଲଢ଼ିଲେ ଏବଂ ଆମର ଶାନ୍ତି ଓ ଖୁସି ପାଇଁ ସେମାନଙ୍କ ଜୀବନକୁ ତ୍ୟାଗକଲେ । ସେମାନଙ୍କ ନାମ କ’ଣ ଥିଲା ? ସେମାନେ କେଉଁଠାରୁ ଆସିଥିଲେ ? ସେମାନଙ୍କ ବିଷୟରେ କେହି କ’ଣ କିଛି ମନେରଖୁଛି ?
ଗତ ସପ୍ତାହରେ ଆମ ଆମ ବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ ଏକ ଶିକ୍ଷାମୂଳକ ଭ୍ରମଣରେ ଦିଲ୍ଲୀ ଯାଇଥିଲାବେଳେ ମୁଁ ମୋର କେତେକ ପ୍ରଶ୍ନର ଉତ୍ତର ପାଇଗଲି । ତୁମେ ମନେପକାଇପାର । ମୁଁ ଏହି ଭ୍ରମଣ ଏବଂ ଐତିହାସିକ ଓ ଶୈକ୍ଷିକ ଗୁରୁତ୍ଵ ବହନ କରିଥିବା ଅନେକ ସ୍ଥାନର ପରିଦର୍ଶନକୁ ଆଗ୍ରହର ସହ ଅପେକ୍ଷା କରିଥିଲି । ମୁଁ ଅନେକ ନୂଆ ଏବଂ ମଜାଦାର କଥା ଶିକ୍ଷା କରିଅଛି । ବର୍ତ୍ତମାନ, ମୁଁ ତୁମ ସହିତ ସେଗୁଡ଼ିକ ବାଣ୍ଟିବା ପାଇଁ ଉତ୍ସାହିତ ହେଉଛି ।
ସବୁଠାରୁ ପ୍ରେରଣାଦାୟୀ ସ୍ମାରକୀର ନାମ ଅନୁମାନ କରିବାକୁ କହି ମୁଁ ଆରମ୍ଭ କରୁଛି । ଦେଖିବା, ତୁମେ ଅନୁମାନ କରିପାରୁଛ କି ? ଏହି ସୌଧର ନିର୍ମାଣ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟ ଅପ୍ରେଲ ୨୦୧୮ରେ ଆରମ୍ଭ ହେଲା ଏବଂ ୨୦୧୯ ଫେବୃଆରୀରେ ଶେଷ ହେଲା । ସେହି ଫେବୃଆରୀ ୨୦୧୯ରେ ଏହା ପ୍ରଧାନମନ୍ତ୍ରୀ ନରେନ୍ଦ୍ର ଦାମୋଦରଦାସ ମୋଦିଙ୍କଦ୍ଵାରା ପରିକଳ୍ପନା କରାଯାଇ ଉଦ୍ଘାଟିତ ହେଲା । ଏହା ଅବସ୍ଥିତି ଓ ଆକାର ଦୃଷ୍ଟିରୁ ଏହା ପ୍ରସିଦ୍ଧ ଇଣ୍ଡିଆ ଗେଟ୍ ନିକଟରେ ୪୦ ଏକର ଜମି ଉପରେ ନିର୍ମାଣ କରାଯାଇଛି । କିନ୍ତୁ ସବୁଠାରୁ ଗୁରୁତ୍ଵପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ କଥା ହେଲା, ଏହା କେତେକ ସାହସୀ ଭାରତୀୟଙ୍କ ଶ୍ରଦ୍ଧାଞ୍ଜଳି ପାଇଁ ଉଦ୍ଦିଷ୍ଟ । ମୁଁ ନିଶ୍ଚିତ ଯେ ତୁମେ ବର୍ତ୍ତମାନ ସଠିକ୍ ଅନୁମାନ କରିସାରିବଣି । ଏହା ହେଉଛି ଜାତୀୟ ଯୁଦ୍ଧ ସ୍ମାରକୀ ସ୍ଥଳ । ତୁମେ କହିବ ନାହିଁ କି, ଏକ ବହୁ ପ୍ରତୀକ୍ଷିତ ଇଚ୍ଛା ପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ହେଲା ?
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Our visit to the National War Memorial began and our teacher explained a lot of things; even after Independence, India has fought many wars to protect herself. The freedom and security we enjoy today is because of the service of many brave men and women of Indian Armed Forces over decades. Sadly, she said, war always takes its toll, and therefore, many brave soldiers have sacrificed their lives for the country even after our Independence in 1947.
ଓଡ଼ିଆ ଅନୁବାଦ :
ଆମର ‘ଜାତୀୟ ଯୁଦ୍ଧ ସ୍ମାରକୀ’ ପରିଦର୍ଶନ ଆରମ୍ଭ ହେଲା ଏବଂ ଆମର ଶିକ୍ଷକ ଆମକୁ ବହୁତ କଥା ବୁଝାଇଲେ । ଏପରିକି, ସ୍ଵାଧୀନତା ପରେ ଭାରତ ତା’ର ସୁରକ୍ଷା ପାଇଁ ଅନେକ ଯୁଦ୍ଧ କରିଛି । ଆମେ ଯେଉଁ ସ୍ଵାଧୀନତା ଓ ନିରାପତ୍ତାକୁ ଉପଭୋଗ କରୁଛେ ଏହା ସେହି ଭାରତୀୟ ସେନାର ସାହସୀ ନର ନାରୀମାନଙ୍କର ଦଶନ୍ଧି ଦଶନ୍ଧି ଧରି ସେବା ଓ ତ୍ୟାଗର ଫଳ । ଦୁଃଖର ସହିତ, ସେ କହିଲେ, ‘ଯୁଦ୍ଧ ସବୁବେଳେ ଅନେକ ଜୀବନ ନେଇଥାଏ ତେଣୁ ୧୯୪୭ ମସିହାର ଭାରତୀୟ ସ୍ଵାଧୀନତା ପରଠାରୁ ବହୁତ ଭାରତୀୟ ସାହସୀ ସୈନ୍ୟ ଦେଶ ପାଇଁ ପ୍ରାଣବଳୀ ଦେଇଛନ୍ତି ।
This is what makes monuments like the National War Memorial extremely important, so that we should never forget the cost of freedom. We are always aware of the pain and horrors of war. We learnt that each brick of the memorial is called a tablet. It bears the names of soldiers who fought for India and made the supreme sacrifice in different wars from 1947 till date, including the Indo-China conflict of 1962, the Indo- Pak Wars in 1965 & 1971 and the Kargil War in 1999. There are 29,000 tablets on which more than 26,000 names of fallen soldiers have been etched.
ଓଡ଼ିଆ ଅନୁବାଦ :
ଏହା ହିଁ ‘ଜାତୀୟ ଯୁଦ୍ଧ ସ୍ମାରକୀ’ ଭଳି ସୌଧକୁ ଅତ୍ୟନ୍ତ ଗୁରୁତ୍ଵପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ କରିଥାଏ, ତେଣୁ ଆମେ ସ୍ଵାଧୀନତାର ମୂଲ୍ୟ କେବେ ଭୁଲିବା ନାହିଁ । । ଯୁଦ୍ଧର ଯନ୍ତ୍ରଣା ଏବଂ ବିଭୀଷିକା ସମ୍ବନ୍ଧରେ ଆମେ ସର୍ବଦା ଅବଗତ ଅଛୁ । ଆମେ ଜାଣିଲୁ ଯେ, ଏହି ସ୍ମାରକୀର ପ୍ରତ୍ୟେକଟି ଇଟା ଏକ ଫଳକ । ଏଥିରେ ସୈନିକମାନଙ୍କର ନାମ ଲେଖାଯାଇଛି ଯେଉଁମାନେ ୧୯୪୭ରୁ ଆଜି ପର୍ଯ୍ୟନ୍ତ ଭାରତର ପ୍ରତ୍ୟେକ ଯୁଦ୍ଧରେ ସେମାନଙ୍କର ସର୍ବୋତ୍ତମ ବଳିଦାନ ଦେଇଛନ୍ତି । ଏଥିରେ ୧୯୬୨ର ଭାରତ-ଚୀନ ଯୁଦ୍ଧ, ୧୯୬୫ ଓ ୧୯୭୧ର ଭାରତ – ପାକିସ୍ତାନ ଯୁଦ୍ଧ ଏବଂ ୧୯୯୯ର କାରଗିଲ ଯୁଦ୍ଧ ଅନ୍ତର୍ଭୁକ୍ତ । ଏଥିରେ ୨୯୦୦୦ଟି ଫଳକ ଉପରେ ପ୍ରାୟ ୨୬୦୦୦ ଦିବଙ୍ଗତ ସୈନିକଙ୍କ ନାମ ଖୋଦିତ ହୋଇଛି ।
It was heartening to know that our government has recognised the sacrifice of brave soldiers. Our teacher told us about the 21 bravehearts who were awarded the Param Vir Chakra (PVC), India’s highest wartime gallantry medal, for their service to the nation. She also told us about Maha Vir Chakra (MVC), Kirti Chakra (KC), Vir Chakra (VrC), and Shaurya Chakra (SC).
Major Somnath Sharma was posthumously awarded India’s first PVC in the Battle of Badgam in 1947. Later some more PVCs were awarded for exceptional gallantry during the India- China Conflict of 1962, and the India-Pakistan War of 1965. Besides, a PVC was also awarded for service during the UN Peace Keeping Operations in Congo.
ଓଡ଼ିଆ ଅନୁବାଦ :
ଆମର ସରକାର ଏହି ସାହସୀ ସୈନିକମାନଙ୍କର ବଳିଦାନକୁ ସ୍ବୀକୃତି ଦେଇଥିବା ଜାଣି ବହୁତ ଖୁସି ଲାଗିଲା । ଆମର ଶିକ୍ଷକ ଆମକୁ ସେହି ୨୧ ଜଣ ସାହସୀ ଯୋଦ୍ଧାଙ୍କ ବିଷୟରେ କହିଲେ ଯେଉଁମାନେ ସେମାନଙ୍କ ଦେଶ ପ୍ରତି ସେବାଯୋଗୁଁ ଭାରତର ସର୍ବୋଚ୍ଚ ସାହସିକ ପୁରସ୍କାର ପରମବୀର ଚକ୍ରରେ ସମ୍ମାନିତ ହୋଇଥିଲେ । ସେ ଆମକୁ ମଧ୍ୟ ମହାବୀରଚକ୍ର, କୀର୍ତ୍ତିଚକ୍ର, ବୀରଚକ୍ର ଏବଂ ଶୌର୍ଯ୍ୟଚକ୍ର ବିଷୟରେ କହିଲେ ।
ମେଜର ସୋମନାଥ ଶର୍ମାଙ୍କୁ ୧୯୪୭ ମସିହାର ବଡ଼ଗାମ୍ ଯୁଦ୍ଧରେ ପ୍ରଥମ ଥର ପାଇଁ ମରଣୋତ୍ତର ଭାବରେ ପରମବୀର ଚକ୍ରରେ ସମ୍ମାନିତ କରାଯାଇଥିଲେ । ପରେ ୧୯୬୨ର ଭାରତ-ଚୀନ ଯୁଦ୍ଧରେ ଏବଂ ୧୯୬୫ର ଭାରତ-ପାକିସ୍ତାନ ଯୁଦ୍ଧରେ ଅସାଧାରଣ ସାହସିକତା ନିମନ୍ତେ ଆହୁରି କିଛି ପରମବୀର ଚକ୍ର ଦିଆଯାଇଥିଲା । ଏତଦ୍ବ୍ୟତୀତ କଙ୍ଗୋରେ ମିଳିତ ଜାତିସଂଘର ଶାନ୍ତିରକ୍ଷା କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକଳାପରେ ସେବା ପାଇଁ ଅନ୍ୟ ଏକ ପରମବୀର ଚକ୍ର ପ୍ରଦାନ କରାଯାଇଥିଲା ।
In the 1971 war, some of the heroes who were awarded the PVC (posthumously) include Lance Naik Albert Ekka, Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, and Major Hoshiar Singh. Some Navy personnel including Captain Mahendra Nath Mulla were also awarded MVC for their exemplary courage and leadership.
Then the teacher shared with us the citation of Maha Vir Chakra awardee Major Padmapani Acharya of Odisha. It touched my heart and also motivated me. We were awestruck and humbled by his bravery in the Kargil War 1999. I aspire to be courageous like him when I join the army !
ଓଡ଼ିଆ ଅନୁବାଦ :
୧୯୭୧ ଯୁଦ୍ଧରେ ମରଣୋତ୍ତର ଭାବେ ପରମବୀରଚକ୍ର ପାଇଥିବା କେତେକ ବୀରଙ୍କ ମଧ୍ୟରେ ଲାନ୍ସ ନାଏକ ଆଲବର୍ଟ ଏକ୍କା, ଫ୍ଲାଇଙ୍ଗ ଅଫିସର ନିର୍ମଲ ଜିତ୍ ସିଂହ ଶେଖାଁ, ସେକେଣ୍ଡ ଲେଫ୍ଟନାଣ୍ଟ ଅରୁଣ କ୍ଷେତ୍ରପାଲ ଏବଂ ମେଜର ହୋସିଆର ସିଂହ ଅନ୍ତର୍ଭୁକ୍ତ । କ୍ୟାପଟେନ୍ ମହେନ୍ଦ୍ରନାଥ ମୁଲ୍ଲା ସମେତ କେତେକ ନୌସେନା ଅଧିକାରୀ ସେମାନଙ୍କ ଅସାଦାରଣ ସାହସ ଓ ନେତୃତ୍ୱ ପାଇଁ ମହାବୀର ଚକ୍ର ପାଇଥିଲେ ।
ତା’ପରେ ଶିକ୍ଷୟିତ୍ରୀ ଆମକୁ ଓଡ଼ିଶାର ପଦ୍ମପାଣି ଆଚାର୍ଯ୍ୟଙ୍କର ପରମବୀର ଚକ୍ରର ମାନପତ୍ର ଦେଖାଇଲେ । ଏହା ମୋ ହୃଦୟକୁ ସ୍ପର୍ଶ କଲା ଓ ମୋତେ ପ୍ରେରଣା ଦେଲା । ଆମ୍ଭେମାନେ ୧୯୯୯ର କାରଗିଲ୍ ଯୁଦ୍ଧ ସମୟରେ ତାଙ୍କ ବୀରତ୍ଵର କଥା ଶୁଣି ଆଶ୍ଚର୍ଯ୍ୟ ଏବଂ ବିନମ୍ର ହେଲୁ । ମୁଁ ସାମରିକ ବାହିନୀରେ ଯୋଗଦେଲେ ତାଙ୍କ ଭଳି ସାହସୀ ହେବାର ଆସ୍ପର୍ଦ୍ଧା କଲି ।
GAZETTE NOTIFICATION: 17 PRES/2000, 15.8.99 /OPERATION: OP VIJAY- KARGIL DATE OF AWARD:15 AUG 1999 CITATION /MAJOR PADMAPANI ACHARYA (IC-55072) 2 RAJPUTANA RIFLES (POSTHUMOUS)
On 28 June 1999, Major Padmapani Acharya as a Company Commander, was assigned the formidable task of capturing an enemy position which was heavily fortified, strongly held and covered with mines and sweeping machine gun and artillery fire.
Success of the battalion and brigade operation hinged on the early capture of this position. However, the company attack almost faltered at the very beginning when the enemy’s artillery fire came down squarely on the leading platoon, inflicting large number of casualties.
With utter disregard to his personal safety, Major Padmapani Acharya took the reserve platoon of his company and led it through raining artillery shells. Even as his men were falling to the murderous enemy fire, he continued to encourage his men and charged at the enemy up the steep rock face with his reserve platoon.
Unmindful of the hail of bullets from the enemy’s position, 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.
After completion of the mission, the officer however, succumbed to his injuries. Major Padmapani Acharya displayed exceptional courage, leadership and spirit of self-sacrifice in the face of the enemy.
(ଗେଜେଟ୍ ବିଜ୍ଞପ୍ତି : ୧୭ PRESS/୨୦୦୦, ୧୫. ୦୮. ୯୯ ଅପରେସନ୍: ଅପରେସନ୍ ବିଜୟ-କାର୍ଗିଲ୍ ପୁରସ୍କାର ପ୍ରଦାନ ତାରିଖ: ୧୫ ଅଗଷ୍ଟ ୧୯୯୯)
ପ୍ରଶସ୍ତି ପତ୍ର ମେଜର ପଦ୍ମପାଣି ଆଚାର୍ଯ୍ୟ (IC-55072) ର ରାଜପୁତାନା ରାଇଫଲ୍ସ (ମରଣୋତ୍ତର) ୨୮ ଜୁନ୍ ୧୯୯୯ରେ ମେଜର ପଦ୍ମପାଣି ଆଚାର୍ଯ୍ୟ ଜଣେ କମ୍ପାନୀ କମାଣ୍ଡର ଭାବରେ, ଏକ ଶତ୍ରୁ ଘାଟିକୁ | କବ୍ଜା କରିବାର କଠିନ ଦାୟିତ୍ଵ ପାଇଥିଲେ, ଯାହାକି ଅତ୍ୟନ୍ତ ସୁରକ୍ଷିତ, ଶକ୍ତିଶାଳୀ ଭାବରେ ନିୟନ୍ତ୍ରିତ ଏବଂ ଲ୍ୟାଣ୍ଡମାଇନ୍ ସହିତ ମେସିନ୍ ଗନ୍ ଓ ଆଟ୍ଲେରୀ ଗୋଳାବର୍ଷଣଦ୍ଵାରା ଘେରି ରହିଥିଲା ।
ବ୍ୟାଟାଲିୟନ ଏବଂ ବ୍ରିଗେଡ୍ ଅପରେସନ୍ର ସଫଳତା ଏହି ଘାଟିକୁ ଶୀଘ୍ର କବ୍ଜା କରିବା ଉପରେ ନିର୍ଭର କରୁଥିଲା । ତଥାପି କମ୍ପାନୀର ଆକ୍ରମଣ ଆରମ୍ଭରୁ ପ୍ରାୟତଃ ବାଧାପ୍ରାପ୍ତ ହୋଇଥିଲା ଯେତେବେଳେ ଶତ୍ରୁପକ୍ଷର ଆର୍ଟିଲାରୀ ଗୋଳାବର୍ଷଣ ସିଧାସଳଖ ଆଗୁଆ ପ୍ଲାଟୁନ୍ ଉପରେ ପଡ଼ିଥିଲା, ଯାହା ଫଳରେ ଅନେକ ସୈନିକ ମୃତାହତ ହୋଇଥିଲେ ।
ନିଜର ବ୍ୟକ୍ତିଗତ ନିରାପତ୍ତାକୁ ସମ୍ପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ରୂପେ ଅଣଦେଖା କରି ମେଜର ପଦ୍ମପାଣି ଆଚାର୍ଯ୍ୟ ନିଜ କମ୍ପାନୀର ରିଜର୍ଭ ପ୍ଲାଟୁନକୁ ସାଙ୍ଗରେ ନେଇ ପ୍ରବଳ ଆର୍ଟିଲାରୀ ଗୋଳାବର୍ଷଣ ମଧ୍ଯରେ ଆଗକୁ ବଢ଼ିଥିଲେ । ଶତ୍ରୁର ମାରାତ୍ମକ ଗୋଳାବର୍ଷଣରେ ତାଙ୍କ ସୈନିକମାନେ ସହିଦ ହେଉଥିଲେ ମଧ୍ୟ ସେମାନଙ୍କୁ ଉତ୍ସାହିତ କରିବା ଜାରି ରଖୁଥିଲେ ଏବଂ ରିଜର୍ଭ ପ୍ଲାଟୁନ୍ ସହିତ ଏକ ଖାଡ଼ି ପଥର ଚଟାଣ ଉପରକୁ ଶତ୍ରୁ ମାଡ଼ି ଚାଲିଥିଲେ ।
ଶତ୍ରୁ ଶିବିରରୁ ପ୍ରବଳ ଗୁଳିବର୍ଷଣକୁ ଖାତିର ନକରି, ମେଜର ପଦ୍ମପାଣି ଆଚାର୍ଯ୍ୟ ଶତ୍ରୁ ଘାଟି ପର୍ଯ୍ୟନ୍ତ ଗୁରୁଣ୍ଡି ଯାଇଥିଲେ ଏବଂ ଗ୍ରେନେଡ୍ ଫିଙ୍ଗିଥିଲେ । ଏହି ସାହସିକ ଆକ୍ରମଣରେ ମେଜର ଆଚାର୍ଯ୍ୟ ଗୁରୁତର ଭାବେ ଆହତ ହୋଇଥିଲେ । ସେ ଗୁରୁତର ଆହତ ଏବଂ ହଲଚଲ ହେବାକୁ ଅସମର୍ଥ ହୋଇଥିଲେ ସୁଦ୍ଧା, ନିଜ ସୈନିକମାନଙ୍କୁ ଛାଡ଼ି ଶତ୍ରୁ ଉପରକୁ ଆକ୍ରମଣ କରିବାକୁ ନିର୍ଦେଶ ଦେଇଥିଲେ ଏବଂ ନିଜେ ଶତ୍ରୁ ଉପରକୁ ଗୁଳି ଚଳାଇବା ଜାରି ରଖୁଥିଲେ । ଶେଷରେ ଶତ୍ରୁ ଘାଟି ପରାସ୍ତ ହେଲା ଏବଂ ଲକ୍ଷ୍ୟ ହାସଲ ହେଲା ।
ମିଶନ ସମାପ୍ତ ହେବା ପରେ, ଅଫିସର ଜଣକ ତାଙ୍କର ଆହତ ଜନିତ କାରଣରୁ ସହିଦ ହୋଇଥିଲେ । ମେଜର ପଦ୍ମପାଣି ଆଚାର୍ଯ୍ୟ ଶତ୍ରୁ ସମ୍ମୁଖରେ ଅସାଧାରଣ ସାହସ, ନେତୃତ୍ଵ ଏବଂ ଆତ୍ମ ବଳିଦାନର ମନୋଭାବ ପ୍ରଦର୍ଶନ କରିଥିଲେ ।
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As we continued our visit around the National War Memorial, we came across another important monument. It is called Amar Jawan Jyoti. It has been set up to commemorate our soldiers. The immortal flame is kept ablaze all through the day and night to revere the sacrifices of our soldiers. The National War Memorial now includes Amar Jawan Jyoti and it is surrounded by four Chakras. The lighting design is planned in such a way that it transforms the monuments’ landscape and sunlight changes from dawn to dusk. It’s truly a majestic site that filled me with pride for our nation. I was also overwhelmed by the interminable flame as a symbol of courage and valour.
ଓଡ଼ିଆ ଅନୁବାଦ :
ଆମେ ଜାତୀୟ ଯୁଦ୍ଧ ସ୍ମାରକୀ ପରିଦର୍ଶନ ଜାରି ରଖୁଥିବାବେଳେ, ଆମେ ଅନ୍ୟ ଏକ ଗୁରୁତ୍ଵପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ସ୍ମାରକୀ ଦେଖିବାକୁ ପାଇଲୁ । ଏହାକୁ ‘ଅମର ଜବାନ ଜ୍ୟୋତି’ କୁହାଯାଏ । ଆମ ସୈନିକମାନଙ୍କ ସ୍ମୃତିରକ୍ଷା ପାଇଁ ଏହା ସ୍ଥାପନ କରାଯାଇଛି । ସୈନିକମାନଙ୍କ ବଳିଦାନକୁ ସମ୍ମାନ ଜଣାଇବା ପାଇଁ ଏହି ଅମର ଶିଖା ଦିନରାତି ପ୍ରଜ୍ଜ୍ୱଳିତ ରହିଥାଏ । ବର୍ତ୍ତମାନ ଜାତୀୟ ଯୁଦ୍ଧ ସ୍ମାରକୀରେ ଅମର ଜବାନ ଜ୍ୟୋତି ଅନ୍ତର୍ଭୁକ୍ତ ହୋଇଛି ଏବଂ ଏହା ଚରୋଟି ‘ଚକ୍ର’ ଦ୍ଵାରା ଘେରି ରହିଛି । ଏହାର ଆଲୋକସଜ୍ଜା ଏପରି ଭାବରେ ଯୋଜନା କରାଯାଇଛି ଯେ ଏହା ସ୍ମାରକୀର ପରିବେଶକୁ ପରିବର୍ତ୍ତିତ କରେ ଏବଂ ସୂର୍ଯ୍ୟାଲୋକ ସକାଳୁ ସନ୍ଧ୍ୟା ପର୍ଯ୍ୟନ୍ତ ବଦଳିଥାଏ । ଏହା ପ୍ରକୃତରେ ଏକ ମହିମାମୟ ସ୍ଥାନ ଯାହା ମୋତେ ଦେଶ ପାଇଁ ଗର୍ବରେ ଭରିଦେଲା । ସାହସ ଏବଂ ବୀରତ୍ଵର ପ୍ରତୀକ ଭାବରେ ଏହି ଅନନ୍ତ ଶିଖାଦ୍ଵାରା ମୁଁ ମଧ୍ୟ ଅଭିଭୂତ ହୋଇଥିଲି ।
Our teacher also explained the Chakras to us. I found it interesting and hence I am sharing the same with you.
The National War Memorial consists of four circles, which are known as Amar Chakra, Veerta Chakra, Tyag Chakra, and Raksha Chakra around a 15-metre-tall central pillar with the eternal flame-the Amar Jawan jyoti. It has also bronze and stone murals and graphic panels. Isn’t it amazing!
The innermost circle represents the Amar Chakra also known as the ‘Circle of Immortality’. The second circle is called Veerta Chakra, which is also known as the ‘Circle of Bravery’ The third circle represents the Tyag Chakra, also known as the ‘Circle of Sacrifice’. The outermost circle represents the Raksha Chakra, which is also known as the ‘Circle of Protection’.
ଓଡ଼ିଆ ଅନୁବାଦ :
ଆମ ଶିକ୍ଷକ ମଧ୍ୟ ଆମକୁ ‘ଚକ୍ର’ଗୁଡ଼ିକ ବିଷୟରେ ବୁଝାଇଥିଲେ । ମୋତେ ଏହା ଆକର୍ଷଣୀୟ ଲାଗିଲା, ତେଣୁ ମୁଁ ଏହାକୁ ଆପଣଙ୍କ ସହ ସେୟାର କରୁଛି ।
ଜାତୀୟ ଯୁଦ୍ଧ ସ୍ମାରକୀରେ ଚାରୋଟି ବୃତ୍ତ ଅଛି, ଯାହା ଅମର ଚକ୍ର, ବୀରତା ଚକ୍ର, ତ୍ୟାଗ ଚକ୍ର ଏବଂ ରକ୍ଷା ଚକ୍ର ଭାବରେ ପରିଚିତ; ଏଗୁଡ଼ିକ ଏକ ୧୫ ମିଟର ଉଚ୍ଚତା ବିଶିଷ୍ଟ କେନ୍ଦ୍ରୀୟ ସ୍ତମ୍ଭ ଏବଂ ଅମର ଶିଖା-ଅମର ଜବାନ ଜ୍ୟୋତି ଚାରିପଟେ ଅବସ୍ଥିତ । ଏଥିରେ ବ୍ରୋଞ୍ଜ ଏବଂ ପଥରର କାନ୍ଥ ଚିତ୍ର ଏବଂ ଗ୍ରାଫିକ୍ ପ୍ୟାନେଲ୍ ମଧ୍ୟ ରହିଛି । ଏହା ଚମତ୍କାର ନୁହେଁ କି !
ଭିତର ବୃତ୍ତଟି ଅମରଚକ୍ରକୁ ପ୍ରତିନିଧ୍ଵ କରେ, ଯାହାକୁ ‘‘ଅମରତାର ବୃତ୍ତ’’ ବୋଲି କୁହାଯାଏ । ଦ୍ଵିତୀୟ ବୃତ୍ତଟିକୁ ବୀରତା ଚକ୍ର କୁହାଯାଏ, ଯାହା ‘ସାହସର ବୃତ୍ତ’’ ଭାବେ ପରିଚିତ । ତୃତୀୟ ବୃତ୍ତଟି ତ୍ୟାଗ ଚକ୍ରକୁ ପ୍ରତିନିଧ୍ଵ କରେ, ଯାହାକୁ ‘‘ବଳିଦାନର ବୃତ୍ତ’’ ବୋଲି କୁହାଯାଏ । ବାହାରର ବୃତ୍ତଟି ରକ୍ଷାଚକ୍ରକୁ ପ୍ରତିନିଧ୍ଵ କରେ, ଯାହା ‘‘ସୁରକ୍ଷାର ବୃତ୍ତ’’ ଭାବେ ପରିଚିତ ।
We spent the whole day, from morning to evening, at the National War Memorial and the surrounding areas, marked by majestic lawns and grand buildings of Kartavyapath. I felt as if I had developed a bond with the place.
I learnt a lot, but I also have to admit that the various discourses during the day brought tears to my eyes. It was sad to think about the massive devastation and loss of life caused by wars. It motivated me to live a life worthy of the sacrifices of our heroes.
ଓଡ଼ିଆ ଅନୁବାଦ : ଆମେ ସକାଳୁ ସନ୍ଧ୍ୟା ପର୍ଯ୍ୟନ୍ତ ସମ୍ପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ଦିନ ଜାତୀୟ ଯୁଦ୍ଧ ସ୍ମାରକୀ ଏବଂ ଏହାର ଆଖପାଖ ଅଞ୍ଚଳରେ ବିତାଇଲୁ, ଯାହା କର୍ତ୍ତବ୍ୟପଥରେ ମନୋରମ ଲନ୍ ଏବଂ ଭବ୍ୟ ଅଟ୍ଟାଳିକା ଗୁଡ଼ିକଦ୍ଵାରା ଚିହ୍ନିତ । ମୋତେ ଏମିତି ଲାଗିଲା ଯେପରି ସେହି ସ୍ଥାନ ସହିତ ମୋର ଏକ ନିବିଡ଼ ସମ୍ପର୍କ ଗଢ଼ି ଉଠିଛି ।
ମୁଁ ବହୁତ କିଛି ଶିଖୁଲି, କିନ୍ତୁ ମୋତେ ସ୍ଵୀକାର କରିବାକୁ ହେବ ଯେ ଦିନସାରା ହୋଇଥିବା ବିଭିନ୍ନ ଆଲୋଚନା ମୋ ଆଖୁରେ ଲୁହ ଆଣି ଦେଇଥଲା । ଯୁଦ୍ଧ ଯୋଗୁଁ ହୋଇଥିବା ବ୍ୟାପକ ବିନାଶ ଏବଂ ଜୀବନହାନି ବିଷୟରେ ଚିନ୍ତା କରି ଦୁଃଖ ଲାଗୁଥିଲା । ଏହା ଆମ ବୀରମାନଙ୍କ ବଳିଦାନର ଯୋଗ୍ୟ ଜୀବନ ଜିଇଁବା ପାଇଁ ମୋତେ ଅନୁପ୍ରାଣିତ କରିଥିଲା ।
Here is the website link for National War Memorial https: //www.mygov.in. Share it with your friends to learn more about it.
We reached Rairangpur yesterday. I have written a long letter as I could not help sharing this inspiring experience with you.
Give my regards to your Mom and Dad. I miss your Mom’s chole bhature. You know I am a foodie! Say hello to Amit.
Your Friend
Soumya
ଓଡ଼ିଆ ଅନୁବାଦ :
ଜାତୀୟ ଯୁଦ୍ଧ ସ୍ମାରକୀ ପାଇଁ ୱେବସାଇଟ୍ ଲିଙ୍କ୍ ଏଠାରେ ଅଛି : https: //www.mygov.in । ଏହା ବିଷୟରେ ଅଧିକ ଜାଣିବା ପାଇଁ ଏହାକୁ ତୁମର ସାଙ୍ଗମାନଙ୍କ ସହିତ ସେୟାର କର ।
ଆମେ ଗତକାଲି ରାଇରଙ୍ଗପୁରରେ ପହଞ୍ଚିଲୁ । ମୁଁ ଏହି ପ୍ରେରଣାଦାୟକ ଅନୁଭୂତିକୁ ଆପଣଙ୍କ ସହ ସେୟାର ନ କରି ରହିପାରିଲି ନାହିଁ, ତେଣୁ ଏକ ଦୀର୍ଘ ଚିଠି ଲେଖୁଛି ।
ତୁମର ବାପା ଓ ମାଆଙ୍କୁ ମୋର ପ୍ରଣାମ ଜଣାଇବ । ମୁଁ ତୁମ ମାଆଙ୍କ ହାତର ଛୋଲେ ଭଟୁରେ ବହୁତ ମିସ୍ କରୁଛି । ତୁମେ ତ ଜାଣ ମୁଁ ଜଣେ ଖାଦ୍ୟପ୍ରେମୀ ଅମିତଙ୍କୁ ମୋର ନମସ୍କାର ଜଣାଇବ ।
ତୁମର ବନ୍ଧୁ
ସୌମ୍ୟା
II
House No…………….
Sector………
Chandigarh
24 April 2025
Dear Soumya,
It was such a pleasure to receive your letter. I enjoyed reading your experience of the visit to the National War Memorial in Delhi.
I was happy to hear that you got an opportunity to visit the National War Memorial. I have heard a lot about it. Some people might see a war memorial as just a monument a statue also gives to celebrate our victory and commemorate the brave soldiers. In my view, pleasure to express our deep gratitude for the supreme sacrifice made by our brave soldiers, defending the sovereignty and integrity of the country. I feel motivated to join the Armed Forces to serve my motherland.
I also feel it is our duty to periodically visit such places to honour our valiant soldiers who have made great sacrifices for us. Their sacrifices enabled us to walk freely in our country without fear of enemy threats. It is nice of your teacher and school to arrange this visit to give you all a chance to learn about India’s heroes and also pay your respect to them. It would be better to make a presentation about your visit at school. Best of luck for a nice presentation, hope it could motivate the school students to join the Indian Armed Forces.
When I think back about my visit to Chandigarh’s Bougainvillea Garden in sector 3 where everyone was dedicating flowers as a mark of respect to our soldiers, I got excited. I have shared your experience with many of my friends. We all wish to visit the National War Memorial, Delhi. I am inspired by your letter!
Give my regards to your parents.
Hope to hear from you soon about your new adventures and experiences. Best wishes,.
Ananda
ଓଡ଼ିଆ ଅନୁବାଦ :
ଘର ନମ୍ବର ………
ସେକ୍ଟର ………
ଚଣ୍ଡିଗଡ଼
୨୪ ଏପ୍ରିଲ ୨୦୨୫
ପ୍ରିୟ ସୌମ୍ୟା,
ତୁମର ଚିଠି ପାଇ ମୁଁ ବହୁତ ଖୁସି ହେଲି । ତୁମର ଦିଲ୍ଲୀର ଜାତୀୟ ଯୁଦ୍ଧ ସ୍ମାରକୀ ପରଦର୍ଶନର ଅନୁଭୂତି ପଢ଼ି ମତେ ବହୁତ ଭଲ ଲାଗିଲା ।
ତୁମକୁ ଜାତୀୟ ଯୁଦ୍ଧ ସ୍ମାରକୀ ବୁଲିବାର ସୁଯୋଗ ମିଳିଲା ବୋଲି ଶୁଣି ମୁଁ ବହୁତ ଖୁସି । ମୁଁ ଏହା ବିଷୟରେ ବହୁତ କିଛି ଶୁଣିଛି । କିଛି ଲୋକ ଯୁଦ୍ଧ ସ୍ମାରକୀକୁ କେବଳ ଏକ ସ୍ମାରକୀ ବା ପ୍ରତିମୂର୍ତ୍ତି ଭାବେ ଦେଖିପାରନ୍ତି, ଯାହା ଆମର ବିଜୟକୁ ପାଳନ କରେ ଏବଂ ସାହସୀ ସୈନିକମାନଙ୍କୁ ସ୍ମରଣ କରେ । କିନ୍ତୁ ମୋ ମତରେ, ଏହା ଆମ କରିବା ପାଇଁ ଆମର ବୀର ସୈନିକମାନଙ୍କଦ୍ଵାରା ଦିଆଯାଇଥିବା ଦେଶର ସାର୍ବଭୌମତ୍ଵ ଏବଂ ଅଖଣ୍ଡତା ରକ୍ଷା
ସର୍ବୋଚ୍ଚ ବଳିଦାନ ପ୍ରତି ଗଭୀର କୃତଜ୍ଞତା ଜଣାଇବାର ଏକ ମାଧ୍ୟମ । ମାତୃଭୂମିର ସେବା ପାଇଁ ସଶସ୍ତ୍ର ବାହିନୀରେ ଯୋଗ ଦେବାକୁ ମୁଁ ଏଥୁରୁ ପ୍ରେରଣା ପାଉଛି ।
ମୁଁ ମଧ୍ଯ ଅନୁଭବ କରୁଛି ଯେ, ଆମ ପାଇଁ ବିରାଟ ବଳିଦାନ ଦେଇଥିବା ବୀର ସୈନିକମାନଙ୍କୁ ସମ୍ମାନ ଜଣାଇବା ପାଇଁ ସମୟ ସମୟରେ ଏପରି ସ୍ଥାନ ପରିଦର୍ଶନ କରିବା ଆମର କର୍ତ୍ତବ୍ୟ । ସେମାନଙ୍କ ବଳିଦାନ ଯୋଗୁଁ ହିଁ, ଆମେ ଶତ୍ରୁର ଭୟ ନଥାଇ ଆମ ଦେଶରେ ମୁକ୍ତଭାବେ ବୁଲି ପାରୁଛୁ । ଭାରତର ବୀରମାନଙ୍କ ବିଷୟରେ ଜାଣିବା ଏବଂ ସେମାନଙ୍କୁ ସମ୍ମାନ ଜଣାଇବା ପାଇଁ ତୁମ ସ୍କୁଲ୍ ଏବଂ ଶିକ୍ଷକମାନେ ଏହି ପରିଦର୍ଶନର ବ୍ୟବସ୍ଥା କରିଥିବାରୁ ଏହା ବହୁତ ପ୍ରଶଂସନୀୟ । ତୁମର ଏହି ଅନୁଭୂତିକୁ ନେଇ ସ୍କୁଲରେ ଏକ ଉପସ୍ଥାପନା ପ୍ରସ୍ତୁତ କଲେ ଭଲ ହେବ । ଏକ ସୁନ୍ଦର ଉପସ୍ଥାପନା ପାଇଁ ଶୁଭକାମନା, ଆଶା କରୁଛି, ଏହା ଅନ୍ୟ ଛାତ୍ରଛାତ୍ରୀମାନଙ୍କୁ ମଧ୍ୟ ଭାରତୀୟ ସଶସ୍ତ୍ର ବାହିନୀରେ ଯୋଗ ଦେବା ପାଇଁ ଅନୁପ୍ରାଣିତ କରିବ ।
ଯେତେବେଳେ ମୁଁ ଚଣ୍ଡିଗଡ଼ର ସେକ୍ଟର ୩ ସ୍ଥିତ ‘ବୋଗେନଭିଲା ଗାର୍ଡେନ’ ପରିଦର୍ଶନ କଥା ମନେ ପକାଏ, ଯେଉଁଠାରେ ସମସ୍ତେ ଆମ ସୈନିକମାନଙ୍କ ସମ୍ମାନାର୍ଥେ ଫୁଲ ଅର୍ପଣ କରୁଥିଲେ, ମୁଁ ଉତ୍ସାହିତ ହୋଇପଡ଼େ । ମୁଁ ତୁମର ଏହି ଅନୁଭୂତି ବିଷୟରେ ମୋର ଅନେକ ସାଙ୍ଗମାନଙ୍କ ସହ ଆଲୋଚନା କରିଛି । ଆମେ ସମସ୍ତେ ଦିଲ୍ଲୀର ଜାତୀୟ ଯୁଦ୍ଧ ସ୍ମାରକୀ ପରିଦର୍ଶନ କରିବାକୁ ଇଚ୍ଛା ରଖୁଛୁ । ତୁମର ଚିଠି ମତେ ବହୁତ ପ୍ରେରଣା ଦେଇଛି ।
ତୁମ ବାପାମାଆଙ୍କୁ ମୋର ପ୍ରଣାମ ଜଣାଇଦେବ ।
ତୁମର ନୂଆ ନୂଆ ଦୁଃସାହସିକ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟ ଏବଂ ଅନୁଭୂତି ବିଷୟରେ ଶୁଣିବା ଅପେକ୍ଷାରେ ରହିଲି ।
ଶୁଭେଚ୍ଛା ସହ,
ଆନନ୍ଦ
Notes & Glossary (ଶବ୍ଦାର୍ଥ) :
A Homage to Our Brave Soldiers Class 7 MCQ
Question 1.
The Memmorial was completed in _______.
(a) 2017
(b) 2018
(c) 2019
(d) 2020
Answer:
(c) 2019
Question 2.
Each brick of the memorial is called _______.
(a) a stone
(b) a tablet
(c) a pillar
(d) a slab
Answer:
(b) a tablet
Question 3.
India’s highest war time gallantry award is _______.
(a) Vir Chakra
(b) Shaurya Chakra
(c) Param Vir Chakra
(d) Kirti Chakra
Answer:
(c) Param Vir Chakra
Question 4.
The Indo-China conflict happened in _______.
(a) 1962
(b) 1965
(c) 1971
(d) 1999
Answer:
(a) 1962
Question 5.
The eternal flame symbolises _______.
(a) anger
(b) courage
(c) fear
(d) victory
Answer:
(b) courage
Question 6.
The innermost circle is _______.
(a) Raksha Chakra
(b) Amar Chakra
(c) Veerta Chakra
(d) Tyag Chakra
Answer:
(b) Amar Chakra
Question 7.
Tyag Chakra represents _______.
(a) Sacrifice
(b) War
(c) Peace
(d) Unity
Answer:
(a) Sacrifice
Question 8.
Major Padmapani Acharya belonged to _______.
(a) Odisha
(b) Punjab
(c) Delhi
(d) Assam
Answer:
(a) Odisha
Question 9.
Soumya felt proud and _______.
(a) angry
(b) inspired
(c) bored
(d) confused
Answer:
(b) inspired
A Homage to Our Brave Soldiers Class 7 Short Question Answer
Question 1.
Why did the teacher feel sad while speaking about soldiers?
Answer:
The teacher felt sad because many brave soldiers sacrificed their lives for the country even after independence. War always brings loss, pain and destruction.
Question 2.
What is meant by ‘the cost of freedom’?
Answer:
The cost of freedom means that our freedom has been achieved through the sacrifice and lives of many brave soldiers who protected the country.
Question 3.
Why is the National War Memorial important?
Answer:
The National War Memorial honours soldiers who died for the nation and reminds us to respect and remember their sacrifices.
Question 4.
What is a tablet?
Answer:
A tablet is a brick at the memorial that bears the names of soldiers who sacrificed their lives in wars after 1947.
Question 5.
Why were the students awestruck?
Answer:
The students were awestruck after learning about the bravery and sacrifices of soldiers and seeing the memorial.
Question 6.
How does the memorial spread awareness?
Answer:
The memorial educates people about war heroes and their sacrifices through names, symbols and information.
Question 7.
Why did Soumya write the letter?
Answer:
Soumya wrote the letter to share her inspiring experience and feelings about the memorial with her friend.
Question 8.
How do soldiers help the nation?
Answer:
Soldiers protect the country, maintain peace and help during disasters.
Question 9.
Why is eternal flame important?
Answer:
The eternal flame reminds us the soldiers’ sacrifices will always be remembered.