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Gandhi is located. The President of India, the Prime Minister of

India and other people offer floral tribute to Gandhiji. They also

spin cotton and remember him.

Gandhi Jayanti is also celebrated in all schools, cities and villages.

XERCISE

A. Tick (3) the right option :

1. The main function of Independence Day is held at the ____________ .

(a) Red Fort (b) Rajpath

2. Our country became a republic on ____________ .

(a) 15 August, 1947 (b) 26 January, 1950

3. The Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi is located at the ____________ .

(a) Rajpath (b) Rajghat

B. Fill in the blanks :
1. The ____________ of India takes the salute on Republic Day parade.

2. The ____________ of India delivers the speech on Independence

Day.

3. The Samadhi of ____________ is located at the Rajghat.

4. The ____________ of India came into force on 26 January, 1950.
C. Answer the questions briefly :

1. Why do we celebrate Independence Day?

2. How do people celebrate Independence Day and Republic Day?

3. Which is the supreme law in the country?

4. What do we call Mahatma Gandhi in affection?

National Festivals and You

v Which National Festival was held in your school

recently? ________________________
v Who hoisted the National Flag? ________________________

v Which sweet was distributed? ________________________

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