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Make a list of the patriotic songs in any language, including songs from your region. Share the songs with your classmates and teacher.

Correct Answer

Students should compile a list of patriotic songs from various languages and regions.

Hindi examples include: 'Vande Mataram', 'Jana Gana Mana' (National Anthem), 'Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon', 'Mera Joota Hai Japani', 'Maa Tujhe Salaam', and 'Sandese Aate Hain'.

Bengali songs feature the original 'Vande Mataram' by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay. Tamil patriotic songs include 'Thamizha Thamizha', while Punjabi has 'Mera Desh' songs.

Regional songs from various states celebrate local heroes and freedom fighters.

The chapter opens with 'Vande Mataram' and 'Mera desh, mera desh re' as examples. Students should present the song title, language, and brief context or meaning to share with classmates.

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Explanation

This activity connects to the chapter's opening which features patriotic lyrics 'Vande Mataram' and 'Mera desh, mera desh re'. The chapter also mentions 'soul stirring patriotic songs' as one of the ways Major Somnath Sharma's memory is honoured. Students should explore patriotic music from different regions and languages, understanding how music expresses love for the nation.

Solution Steps

  1. Compile a list of patriotic songs from various languages and regions

  2. Include Hindi songs like 'Vande Mataram', 'Jana Gana Mana', 'Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon', 'Mera Joota Hai Japani', 'Maa Tujhe Salaam', 'Sandese Aate Hain'

  3. Include Bengali original 'Vande Mataram' by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay

  4. Include Tamil song 'Thamizha Thamizha' and Punjabi 'Mera Desh' songs

  5. Add regional songs celebrating local heroes and freedom fighters

  6. Present song title, language, and brief context to classmates