Fill in the blanks by choosing appropriate words from the box given below to complete the summary of the poem. [warriors, peerless, Upanishads, Ganga, Buddha, Himavant, sages, praise, historical greatness, Brahma-knowledge]
The poem is a tribute to India, celebrating its natural beauty, spiritual heritage, and ___.
historical greatness
The poet praises the ___, describing it as mighty and unparalleled.
Himavant
The ___ is depicted as generous and graceful.
Ganga
the ___ are honoured as sacred and unmatched.
Upanishads
The poem highlights the contributions of ___
warriors
and ___ who have enriched the land with their bravery and wisdom.
sages
It also acknowledges the presence of ___
Brahma-knowledge
and the teachings of ___, highlighting India's deep-rooted spiritual and philosophical traditions.
Buddha
The poet repeatedly asserts that India is ___
peerless
urging everyone to ___ her.
praise
Explanation
The filled words are directly drawn from the lines of the poem provided in the context. 'Himavant' is described as mighty with no equal; 'Ganga' is called generous and graceful; 'Upanishads' are termed sacred and unmatched; 'warriors' and 'sages' have enriched the land; 'Brahma-knowledge' has taken root and 'Buddha' preached his dhamma; and the refrain emphasizes India is 'peerless', urging everyone to 'praise' her. 'Historical greatness' fits the first blank as it logically completes the tribute alongside natural beauty and spiritual heritage.