Independence Day of India

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Independence Day

• 15th August is our Independence Day.
•  On this day in the year 1947 we won our freedom from British rule.
•  It is celebrated in every village, town and city of India.
• The main function is held at the Red Fort in Delhi where the Prime Minister hoists the National Flag.
•  He delivers a speech on the national unity and integrity of India.
• It is a day of national holiday.
•  Celebrations are also held in the state capitals.
•  Schools also celebrate this occasion.
•  It reminds us of the martyrs.
•  It reminds us of the responsibility we owe to the nation.

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Refer the given composition to answer the following questions:

1. On which date India became independent?

(A) 14 November                            (B) 15 August

(C) 5 September                              (D) 26 January

2. From whom we won our Independence on 15 August?

(A) Mughal rule                               (B) Arabian rule

(C) French rule                                 (D) British Rule

3. Where is the main function of Independence Day celebrated?

(A) Charminar                                  (B) India Gate

(C) Red Fort                                      (D) Taj Mahal

4. Who hoist the national flag at the Red Fort?

(A) Prime Minister                          (B) President

(C) Mayor                                         (D) Chief Minister

5. In which year India became independent?

(A) 1974              (B) 1794              (C) 1947              (D) 1749

6. Whom do we remember on this day?

(A) Soldiers                                      (B) Prime Minister

(C) British leaders                           (D) Martyrs

7. Prime Minister delivers a speech on ____________.

(A) National Laws                            (B) National Budget

(C) National Unity                           (D) National Festival

8. Independence Day reminds us of the ______________ we owe to the Nation.

(A) responsibility                             (B) property

(C) memories                                   (D) none of these

9. In India Independence Day is celebrated in_________.

(A) Villages          (B) Cities             (C) Towns            (D) All of these

10. State whether the statements are true or false:

(A) On Independence Day people work till late in the office.

(B) Independence Day is the National Festival of India.   

(C) Independence Day is celebrated only in the state capitals.

(D) No celebrations are held in schools on this day, as it is a National holiday.

(E) On this day President hoist the National Flag on the Red Fort in New Delhi.

Answer keys
1. (B); 2. (D); 3. (C); 4. (A); 5. (C); 6. (D); 7. (C); 8. (A); 9. (D); 10. A. False; B. True; C. False; D. False; E. False