Read: National War Memorial
Class 6 English · Chapter 16: National War Memorial · NCERT Poorvi section p. 160
Learn
About the memorial: the National War Memorial (Rashtriya Samar Smarak) in New Delhi, near India Gate, was established in February 2019. It is a national monument built by the Government of India to honour our brave soldiers who gave their lives for the country.
What the poem says (in our words): the short poem describes the memorial as a grand sight in the heart of Bharat that proudly tells the stories of the brave. Every name etched in stone holds a soldier's story. Soldiers who served on battlefields, in the skies and across the oceans (the Army, Air Force and Navy) stand side by side for Bharat.
The eternal flame: an eternal flame glows there in silence, paying homage (respectful tribute) to their courage. The poem ends by asking us to always remember their sacrifice with pride and respect. Activities: read the poem aloud, recite it with your classmates and teacher, and learn it by heart.
Explore: words from the poem.
- Sort each word.
Remember
- The National War Memorial, New Delhi, was established in February 2019 to honour our soldiers.
- The poem: names etched in stone, the eternal flame, and remembering their sacrifice with pride.
Quick check
Whom does the National War Memorial honour?
- Our brave soldiers
- Film stars
- Cricket players
- Kings of old
Answer
Our brave soldiers. It honours soldiers who gave their lives for the nation.
Think about it
Why do you think the names of soldiers are etched on the memorial?
One answer
So that each soldier is remembered as a real person with a story, and future generations know exactly who gave their lives for the country.
Practice
Practise with fresh questions at three levels (easy, medium, hard), some answered hands-on, with hints and worked answers. Get 4 of your last 5 right to finish the topic.