What events take place at your school on the Independence Day?
On Independence Day (15 August), schools typically organize flag hoisting ceremonies where the national flag is unfurled. Students sing patriotic songs and the National Anthem.
Schools conduct cultural programmes including dance performances, skits about the freedom struggle, and speech competitions.
Students learn about the contributions of freedom fighters who struggled to make India free. Many schools organize drawing competitions, essay writing contests, and quiz competitions related to India's independence movement.
Special assemblies are held to remember the sacrifices of freedom fighters.
Explanation
The chapter on page 7 explains that India became independent on 15 August 1947, and before that, Indians were not free to take decisions themselves. Many brave people struggled hard to make India free. Schools celebrate Independence Day to remember their contributions and celebrate freedom.
Solution Steps
Flag hoisting ceremonies where the national flag is unfurled
Singing of patriotic songs and the National Anthem
Cultural programmes including dance performances, skits on freedom struggle, and speech competitions
Learning about contributions of freedom fighters
Competitions like drawing, essay writing, and quizzes on India's independence movement
Special assemblies to remember the sacrifices of freedom fighters