Question 11 of 22intermediate💡 UnderstandLong Answer5 marks

What is the significance of the National War Memorial?

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The National War Memorial holds immense significance as a tribute to India's brave soldiers who have made the supreme sacrifice for the nation.

Located near India Gate in New Delhi and spread over 40 acres, it commemorates soldiers who fought in various wars since Independence, including the Indo-China conflict of 1962, the Indo-Pak Wars of 1965 and 1971, and the Kargil War of 1999.

The memorial contains 29,000 tablets with over 26,000 names of fallen soldiers etched in golden letters.

It consists of four concentric circles—Amar Chakra (Circle of Immortality), Veerta Chakra (Circle of Bravery), Tyag Chakra (Circle of Sacrifice), and Raksha Chakra (Circle of Protection)—each symbolising different aspects of soldiers' contributions.

The Amar Jawan Jyoti (eternal flame) symbolises the immortality of the spirit of fallen soldiers.

The memorial ensures that citizens never forget the cost of freedom and serves as an expression of deep gratitude for the sacrifices made by brave soldiers defending India's sovereignty and integrity.

Exercise: Let us think and reflect | Q: II.1 | (Page Page 15)
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Explanation

The chapter extensively describes the National War Memorial's significance in Paragraphs 6-12 on Pages 3-7. Key points include: it's a tribute to brave soldiers, houses names of over 26,000 fallen soldiers, consists of four Chakras with symbolic meanings, contains the eternal flame, and serves to remind citizens of the cost of freedom.

Solution Steps

  1. The National War Memorial is a tribute to India's brave soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice for the nation

  2. Located near India Gate in New Delhi, spread over 40 acres

  3. Commemorates soldiers from wars since Independence: 1962 Indo-China conflict, 1965 and 1971 Indo-Pak Wars, 1999 Kargil War

  4. Contains 29,000 tablets with over 26,000 names of fallen soldiers etched in golden letters

  5. Consists of four concentric circles: Amar Chakra, Veerta Chakra, Tyag Chakra, and Raksha Chakra

  6. Features the Amar Jawan Jyoti (eternal flame) symbolising immortality of fallen soldiers' spirit

  7. Serves to remind citizens of the cost of freedom and express gratitude for soldiers' sacrifices

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