I Love My Country: Class-vi: Lesson-8
I Love My Country: Class-vi: Lesson-8(questions and answers)
In this lesson, learners will learn to read, discuss, and write about an important historical moment in our freedom struggle. They will be able to learn words, sentences, and ideas to describe historical events in their own lives. The lesson will also generate a discussion on love for one's country.
Now read about an Assamese freedom fighter Bhogeswari Phukanani.
I Love My Country: Class-vi: Lesson-8
Bhogeswari Phukanani was a freedom fighter who was born in a noble Ahom family of Nagaon. Her parents were Atmaram Buragohain and Nileswari.
Let's go to know about the questions and answer in this lesson.
Questions no-1
Let's check our understanding:
(a) Bhogeswari Phukanani was a--
(i) freedom fighter
(ii) martyr
(iii) freedom fighter and martyr
(iv) volunteer
Answer:-(i) freedom fighter
(b) Bhogeswari Phukanani lived a peaceful life till the age of
(i) sixty
(ii) fifty
(iii) sixteen
(iv) sixty-one
Answer:-(i) sixty
(c) The Quit India Movement started under the leadership of
(i) Bhogeswari Phukanani
(ii) Mahatma Gandhi
(iii) Volunteers of Barhampur
(iv) Pratap Chandra Sharma
Answer:-(ii) Mahatma Gandhi
(d) Bhogeswari Phukanani died on
(i) September 20, 1943
(ii) September 18, 1942
(iii) September 16, 1942
(iv) September 20, 1942
Answer:-(iv) September 20, 1942
Questions no-2
Rearrange the following sentences about the lesson in the proper sequence taking the help of information from the lesson.
a. Bhogeswari Phukanani inspired many people to join the protest rally at Barhampur.
b. When he recovered, he shot her with his pistol from a close range and she died.
c. She soon became the leader of the women's wing of the movement in Brahampur.
d. When thousands joined the Quit India Movement in 1942, Bhogeswari Phukanani could not remain idle.
e. Bhogeswari Phukanani started beating the officer with the pole of her flag.
f. Bhogeswari Phukanani was leading a peaceful family life with six sons and two daughters.
g. At the rally, a British officer tried to take away the flag from Ratnamala forcefully.
Answer:-
Bhogeswari Phukanani was leading a peaceful family life with six sons and two daughters.
She soon became the leader of the women's wing of the movement in Brahampur
Bhogeswari Phukanani inspired many people to join the protest rally at Barhampur.
When thousands joined the Quit India Movement in 1942, Bhogeswari Phukanani could not remain idle.
At the rally, a British officer tried to take away the flag from Ratnamala forcefully.
Bhogeswari Phukanani started beating the officer with the pole of her flag.
When he recovered, he shot her with his pistol from a close range and she died.
Questions no- 3
(a) Here are the meanings of some new words you read in the lesson:
martyr:- one who dies or suffers greatly for a great cause
rally:- a large public meeting
disperse:-to move apart and go away in different directions
(b) Fill in the blanks to check your understanding:
(i) A--------was organized in protest against British rule.
(ii) The police------ the crowd.
(iii) Bhogeswari Phukanani was a freedom fighter and she died a ------ death.
Answer:-
(i) A rally was organized in protest against British rule.
(ii) The police disperse the crowd.
(iii) Bhogeswari Phukanani was a freedom fighter and she died a martyr death.
Questions no-4
Now, look at the dictionary to find out the meanings of the following words. Write them in the space given:
ban:-------------------------------
calm:------------------------------
lap:-------------------------------
unconscious:-----------------------
Answer:
ban: sentence of banishment
calm: quiet
lap: to lick up the tongue
unconscious: not conscious
Questions no-5
Look at the pictures. They are all freedom fighters. Can you match their names with the pictures? Now say a few sentences about a freedom fighter that you know:
a. Kushal Konwar
b. Bhagat Singh
c. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
d. Sarojini Naidu
e. Kanaklata Barua
Answer:
Look at the pictures on your textbook(question no 5)
a.Kushal Konwar
Kushal Konwar was an Indian freedom fighter. He happened to be the only martyr in India who was put to death during the last phase of the Quit India Movement 1942-43.
b.Bhagat Singh
Bhagat Singh was an Indian nationalist. He is considered to be one of the most important revolutionaries of the Indian independence movement. He is often referred to as Shaheed Bhagat Singh.
c. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi better known as Mahatma Gandhi was the leader of the nationalist movement in India leading to its freedom from British rule. The Quit India Movement was launched at the Bombay session under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi. It was an important landmark in India's struggle for freedom.
d. Sarojini Naidu
Sarojini Naidu was an Indian nationalist and poet. She was a follower of Mahatma Gandhi and fought for the attainment of Swaraj. Her collection of poems earned her literary fame.
e. Kanaklata Barua
Kanaklata Barua was an Indian freedom fighter from Assam. She was shot dead while leading a procession bearing the National flag during the Quit India Movement of 1942.
Questions no-6
Listen to your teacher read and tell you more about our freedom fighters. As you listen, fill in the blanks in the sentences:
Complete the following sentences by noting the correct words as you listen.
(a) Kanaklata Barua was an Indian freedom fighter from------.
(b) The Quit India Movement started in 19------.
(c) Kushal Konwar was a------ fighter.
(d) Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi is better known as -------.
(e) Bhagat Singh is often referred to as ----- Bhagat Singh.
(f) Sarojini Naidu was a nationalist and -----.
Answer:-
(a) Kanaklata Barua was an Indian freedom fighter from Assam.
(b) The Quit India Movement started in 1942.
(c) Kushal Konwar was a freedom fighter.
(d) Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi is better known as Bapu.
(e) Bhagat Singh is often referred to as Shaheed Bhagat Singh.
(f) Sarojini Naidu was a nationalist and poet.
Questions no-8
(a) Some of the words in the passages are missing. Read the passage carefully and complete it with suitable words from the box:
( freedom, brave, love, won, pride, work, rule, sacrificed)
Once India was under the ---- of the British. Many ----men and women fought for its -----. Some of them even ---- their lives. They did this out of their------ for the country. The freedom of our country was ----- after a lot of hard ------ and sacrifice. We should take ----- in their sacrifice. Freedom is precious.
Answer:
Once India was under the rule of the British. Many brave men and women fought for its freedom. Some of them even sacrificed their lives. They did this out of their love for the country. The freedom of our country was won after a lot of hard work and sacrifice. We should take pride in their sacrifice. Freedom is precious.
Questions no-11
Fill in the blanks with few, a few, the few, little, a little, or the little:
(i) There is ----- milk in the pot; it should be enough for your cup of tea.
(ii) I have -------time for a cup of tea; I have to rush back to the office.
(iii) I bought ------ books from the book fair. I wanted to buy more, but I did not have enough money.
(iv) The train stopped for ----- minutes, so I managed to go out and buy a bottle of water.
(v) There were ------ boys in the room; it was mostly filled with girls.
Answer:-
(i) There is a little milk in the pot; it should be enough for your cup of tea.
(ii) I have little time for a cup of tea; I have to rush back to the office.
(iii) I bought a few books from the book fair. I wanted to buy more, but I did not have enough money.
(iv) The train stopped for a few minutes, so I managed to go out and buy a bottle of water.
(v) There were few boys in the room; it was mostly filled with girls.
Questions no-12
Read the following paragraph:
When Bhogeswari Phukanani led the crowd of freedom fighters at the public rally, the people were carrying flags in their hands. The organizers had asked everyone to bring flags. Many volunteers brought some extra flags to the rally.
Talk to your friend and find out the colors of our National flag. Do you know what the different colors of the national tricolor stand for?
The top band is saffron in color and stands for strength and courage. The white middle band with the Dharma Chakra indicates peace and truth. The last band is green in color. It stands for fertility, growth, and auspiciousness of the land.
Ask your elders and learn more about our National Flag.
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