A Homage to Our Brave Soldiers
CBSE · Class 7 · English
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Overview
A Homage to Our Brave Soldiers celebrates the courage, sacrifice, and patriotism of Indian soldiers. The chapter uses two letters to show how a visit to the National War Memorial and the memory of brave soldiers can create respect, gratitude, and inspiration. It also connects bravery with important
Key Concepts
Homage means something said or done
Homage means something said or done to show public respect for someone. In the chapter, homage is shown to soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the
The National War Memorial is near
The National War Memorial is near India Gate, New Delhi, and spans 40 acres. It was envisioned and inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It hon
The chapter mentions the Param Vir
The chapter mentions the Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra, Kirti Chakra, Vir Chakra, and Shaurya Chakra. The Param Vir Chakra is India’s highest wart
Major Somnath Sharma was posthumously awarded
Major Somnath Sharma was posthumously awarded India’s first Param Vir Chakra for the Battle of Badgam in 1947.
Lance Naik Albert Ekka
Lance Naik Albert Ekka, No. 4239746 of 14 Guards, was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra for bravery in the 1971 war at Gangasagar on the easte
Learning Objectives
- Understand the meaning of homage and why soldiers are honoured
- Learn about the National War Memorial and its main features
- Recognise the bravery of soldiers such as Major Somnath Sharma, Lance Naik Albert Ekka, Major Padmapani Acharya, and Captain Anuj Nayyar
- Understand the importance of gallantry awards like the Param Vir Chakra and Maha Vir Chakra
- Appreciate the role of poetry and letters in expressing respect, gratitude, and inspiration
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Sources & Official References
- NCERT Official — ncert.nic.in
- CBSE Academic — cbseacademic.nic.in
- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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