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National War Memorial Questions & Answers | Class 6 English | CBSE NCERT

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About 60 min readNational War MemorialUpdated 29 Sep 2026

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1. 1. (MCQ) When was the National War Memorial established?
(a) February 2019 (b) January 2019 (c) February 2018 (d) August 2019

National War Memorial, New Delhi was established in February 2019. It is a national monument built by the Government of India in honour of our brave soldiers.
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(a) — The note states it was "established in February 2019."

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2. 2. (MCQ) Where is the National War Memorial located?
(a) Mumbai (b) New Delhi (c) Kolkata (d) Amreli

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(b) — The note names it "National War Memorial, New Delhi."

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3. 3. (MCQ) Who built the National War Memorial, and in whose honour?
(a) the Army, in honour of scientists (b) the Government of India, in honour of our brave soldiers (c) a private trust, in honour of kings (d) foreign artists, in honour of freedom fighters

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(b) — It is "a national monument built by the Government of India in honour of our brave soldiers."

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4. 4. (One word) What kind of monument is the National War Memorial — a religious, a commercial, or a national monument?

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a national monument

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5. 5. (Short Answer) Why was the National War Memorial built?

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The National War Memorial was built by the Government of India in honour of our brave soldiers. It is a national monument that keeps their memory and sacrifice alive for the country.

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6. 6. (Short Answer — Inference) What does the word 'eternal' in the phrase 'eternal flame' (from the tribute) tell you about the flame kept at the memorial?

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The word 'eternal' means lasting forever. It tells us that the flame is kept burning day and night without ever being put out, so that the memory of the soldiers' courage never dies.

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7. 1. (MCQ) Where does the stanza say the National War Memorial stands?
(a) in a distant foreign land (b) in Bharat's heartland (c) on an island (d) under the sea

In Bharat's heartland, a grand sight to behold, The National War Memorial, honours brave stories retold. With respect and grace, it stands with pride, Each name etched, each stone, each story to confide.
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(b) — The opening line places the grand sight "In Bharat's heartland."

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8. 2. (MCQ — Vocabulary) In this stanza, 'etched' most nearly means:
(a) sung loudly (b) engraved or carved (c) painted in colours (d) hidden away

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(b) — Names 'etched' on stone means engraved or carved into it.

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9. 3. (MCQ — Inference) What does each name etched on the stone stand for?
(a) the architects of the monument (b) the visitors who come daily (c) a brave soldier who sacrificed his life (d) the ministers of the country

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(c) — The memorial honours our brave soldiers, so each etched name is a soldier's story.

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10. 4. (Fill in the blank) With respect and __________, it stands with pride.

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grace

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11. 5. (Short Answer) How does the National War Memorial honour the brave soldiers, according to this stanza?

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It honours the brave stories of the soldiers, retold with respect and grace. Each soldier's name etched on the stone carries a story of sacrifice that the memorial confides to every visitor.

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12. 6. (Short Answer — Inference) Why does the poet say each stone has a story 'to confide'?

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To confide means to share something close to the heart. The poet means that every etched name on every stone quietly tells us the personal story of a brave soldier's life, courage and sacrifice.

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13. 1. (MCQ) 'From battle fields to skies, and to oceans wide' refers to the soldiers who serve:
(a) only on land (b) on land, in the air and at sea (c) only in deserts (d) only on mountains

From battle fields to skies, and to oceans wide, They stand for Bharat, side by side. The eternal flame, in silence it glows, Paying homage to their courage that shows.
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(b) — Battle fields, skies and oceans together suggest the soldiers of land, air and sea.

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14. 2. (MCQ — Vocabulary) In this stanza, 'paying homage' most nearly means:
(a) paying money (b) showing deep respect (c) playing games (d) planting trees

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(b) — The eternal flame glows in silence to show deep respect to the soldiers' courage.

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15. 3. (MCQ — Inference) Why does the poet say the eternal flame glows 'in silence'?
(a) because it makes a loud noise (b) because respect for the dead is shown quietly, without words (c) because no one visits it (d) because it is switched off at night

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(b) — The silent glowing flame is a quiet, dignified way of honouring the fallen soldiers.

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16. 4. (True/False) The soldiers of Bharat stand 'side by side' for the nation.

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True — the stanza says, "They stand for Bharat, side by side."

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17. 5. (Short Answer) Whose courage does the eternal flame pay homage to?

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The eternal flame pays homage to the courage of the brave soldiers of Bharat who fought for the country from battle fields to skies to oceans wide. Its silent glow keeps their bravery in memory forever.

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18. 6. (Short Answer — Inference) What does the image of soldiers standing 'side by side' tell us?

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It tells us that the soldiers of our armed forces are united and always stand together for the country. Whether on land, in the air or at sea, they protect Bharat as one team.

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19. 1. (MCQ) What does the stanza ask us to keep 'always in our mind'?
(a) the soldiers' sacrifice (b) our daily homework (c) the price of tickets (d) the weather

Their sacrifice, always in our mind, In blessed memory, forever remind. With pride and respect, let's always remember, At the National War Memorial, their sacrifice forever.
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(a) — "Their sacrifice, always in our mind" is the opening line of the stanza.

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20. 2. (MCQ) With which two feelings does the stanza ask us to remember the soldiers?
(a) fear and anger (b) pride and respect (c) sorrow and greed (d) envy and joy

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(b) — "With pride and respect, let's always remember."

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21. 3. (MCQ — Vocabulary) In this stanza, 'blessed memory' most nearly means:
(a) a forgotten past (b) a sacred, honoured memory (c) a night dream (d) a faint hope

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(b) — The soldiers are remembered in a sacred and grateful way, forever.

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22. 4. (Fill in the blank) At the National War Memorial, their sacrifice __________.

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forever (their sacrifice is remembered forever)

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23. 5. (Short Answer) What is the call or request that this final stanza makes to all of us?

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The stanza calls upon us to keep the soldiers' sacrifice always in our minds. With pride and respect, we must always remember them at the National War Memorial, so that their sacrifice lives on forever.

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24. 6. (Short Answer — Personal Response) How do you feel when you remember that soldiers gave their lives for our safety?

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I feel deep gratitude and respect for the soldiers, because they gave up their lives so that we can live in freedom and peace. It also fills me with pride in their courage and a wish to do something good for my country. (Any sincere response is acceptable.)

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25. 1. When and by whom was the National War Memorial established?

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The National War Memorial was established in February 2019 in New Delhi. It was built by the Government of India.

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26. 2. Who is the National War Memorial built in honour of?

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It is built in honour of our brave soldiers. These are the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for Bharat.

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27. 3. How is the National War Memorial described in the opening line of the tribute?

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It is described as a grand sight to behold in Bharat's heartland. It honours the brave stories of our soldiers, retold with respect and grace.

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28. 4. How does the memorial stand, according to the first stanza?

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The memorial stands with pride, respect and grace. Each name etched on each stone carries a story of a brave soldier to confide.

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29. 5. What do the words 'from battle fields to skies, and to oceans wide' tell us?

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They tell us that our soldiers serve the country everywhere — on land, in the air and at sea. Wherever the nation needs them, they stand for Bharat, side by side.

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30. 6. What is the eternal flame, and what does it do?

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The eternal flame is the flame that glows in silence at the National War Memorial. It pays homage to the courage of our brave soldiers.

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31. 7. Why is the flame called 'eternal'?

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'Eternal' means everlasting. The flame is never allowed to go out, showing that our respect and remembrance for the soldiers' sacrifice will also never end.

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32. 8. What does each name etched on the stone of the memorial represent?

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Each etched name represents a brave soldier who served Bharat. Each name has a story of courage and sacrifice to confide to the visitor.

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33. 9. How should we remember the soldiers, according to the final stanza?

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We should keep their sacrifice always in our minds and remember them with pride and respect. At the National War Memorial, their sacrifice is remembered forever.

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34. 10. Where in India is the National War Memorial located?

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The National War Memorial is located in New Delhi. It stands in the heartland of Bharat as a grand sight to behold.

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35. 11. Why do you think the names of soldiers are etched in stone rather than written on paper?

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Stone is permanent and strong, like the memory of the soldiers' sacrifice. Etching the names in stone shows that the nation will never forget them, unlike paper which can be torn or lost.

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36. 12. What happens at the memorial 'in silence'?

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The eternal flame glows in silence. This silent glow is the memorial's quiet way of paying homage to the courage of the soldiers.

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37. 13. What do the words 'side by side' tell us about our soldiers?

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They tell us that our soldiers are always united and stand together. From battle fields to skies to oceans, they serve Bharat as one force.

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38. 14. What is a 'national monument'? Give the example from the chapter.

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A national monument is an important structure built by a government to honour and remember people or events of national importance. The National War Memorial in New Delhi is an example, built to honour our brave soldiers.

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39. 15. How old is the National War Memorial, according to the text?

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According to the text, it was established in February 2019. So the memorial has existed since that year.

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40. 16. What do the words 'blessed memory' tell us about the way we remember the soldiers?

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They tell us that the soldiers are remembered in a sacred and grateful manner. Their memory is honoured forever in our hearts and minds.

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41. 17. What is the mood of the tribute — cheerful, disrespectful, or solemn? How do you know?

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The mood is solemn — serious, respectful and full of gratitude. Words like 'respect', 'grace', 'homage', 'blessed memory' and 'sacrifice' create this dignified feeling.

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42. 18. Whose courage does the memorial celebrate — of soldiers who died, or of soldiers still serving?

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The memorial celebrates the courage of the brave soldiers in whose honour it was built by the Government of India. The focus is on those whose sacrifice is forever remembered — the soldiers who gave their lives for the nation.

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43. 19. (Personal Response) Have you ever seen a memorial or statue in your town? How did you feel there?

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Yes, I have seen a soldiers' statue in our city square. I felt respectful and grateful towards the people it honoured, and it made me think about their sacrifice for the country. (Any genuine response is acceptable.)

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44. 20. (Personal Response) Why should young students visit places like the National War Memorial?

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Students should visit such places to learn about the sacrifice of our brave soldiers. It teaches gratitude, pride and respect for those who protect our country, and it inspires us to serve the nation in our own way.

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45. 1. Describe the National War Memorial — when it was built, where it stands, and what it honours.

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The National War Memorial was established in February 2019 in New Delhi. It is a national monument built by the Government of India in honour of our brave soldiers. It stands in Bharat's heartland as a grand sight to behold, where each name etched in stone carries a soldier's story and an eternal flame glows in silence, paying homage to their courage.

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46. 2. How does the tribute verse describe the courage and service of our soldiers?

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The verse describes their service through the line "From battle fields to skies, and to oceans wide" — meaning they serve the country on land, in the air and at sea. It says they "stand for Bharat, side by side", showing their unity and teamwork. Their courage shines out ("their courage that shows") and is honoured by the eternal flame that glows in silence at the memorial.

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47. 3. How does the National War Memorial keep the memory of the soldiers alive? Refer to the details given in the text.

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The memorial keeps the soldiers' memory alive in three ways described in the text. First, the names of the soldiers are etched in its stones, so that each name and each story is confided to every visitor. Second, the eternal flame glows in silence day and night, paying homage to their courage. Third, the memorial itself stands with pride and grace in Bharat's heartland, reminding everyone who sees it of the soldiers' sacrifice, which remains in our minds forever.

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48. 4. (HOTS) Why do you think the poet chose the words 'in silence it glows' for the eternal flame instead of saying the flame burns brightly with celebration?

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The poet chose 'in silence' because grief and deep respect are expressed quietly, not with celebration. A silent flame is like a folded-hands tribute — dignified, calm and unbroken. Loud celebration would suit a festival, but for soldiers who sacrificed their lives, the silent glow better expresses the nation's gratitude and remembrance.

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49. 5. What feelings does the tribute verse create in the reader? Explain with lines from the text.

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The verse creates feelings of respect, gratitude and pride. Lines like "With respect and grace, it stands with pride" make us respect both the memorial and the soldiers it honours. "Their sacrifice, always in our mind" fills us with gratitude for their sacrifice, while "They stand for Bharat, side by side" fills us with pride in their unity and courage. The final call, "let's always remember", leaves the reader with a solemn promise to never forget them.

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50. 6. (HOTS) What do you think is the difference between remembering the soldiers on one day of the year and remembering them 'always'?

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Remembering the soldiers on one day — for example, during a memorial ceremony — is a formal duty performed and finished. Remembering them 'always', as the verse demands ("always in our mind", "let's always remember"), means living every day with gratitude for the freedom they protect. One-day remembrance can fade with the crowd; 'always' remembrance becomes a part of our character, guiding us to value our country and its protectors every single day.

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51. 7. How is the National War Memorial connected to the idea of 'gratitude of a nation'?

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The memorial is the nation's way of saying thank you to its protectors. The Government of India built it in honour of our brave soldiers, etching their names in stone so that their stories are retold forever. The eternal flame pays homage to their courage, and the verse asks every citizen to remember their sacrifice with pride and respect. A monument of stone and flame thus expresses the endless gratitude of a whole nation.

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52. 8. The verse says the soldiers 'stand for Bharat, side by side.' What qualities of our armed forces does this line highlight?

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The line highlights unity — the soldiers of land, air and sea forces work as one team, side by side. It highlights dedication — wherever the country needs them, from battle fields to skies to oceans, they take their stand. It also highlights selflessness and patriotism — they stand not for themselves but for Bharat, ready to sacrifice everything for the nation's safety and honour.

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53. 9. (HOTS) A memorial is built of stone, yet the verse says each stone has a story 'to confide'. What makes stone speak to visitors?

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What makes the stone speak is the meaning we carry to it — the names etched on it, the history behind each name, and the love of the nation that built the memorial. A visitor who knows that each etched name was a living, brave soldier hears the stone telling that soldier's story of courage and sacrifice. The stone itself is silent, like the eternal flame; it is our respect and imagination that give it a voice.

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54. 10. (Personal Response) After reading the chapter, what promise would you like to make to the memory of our soldiers? Why?

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I would promise to always remember the soldiers' sacrifice with pride and respect, as the verse asks us to. I would also promise to be a responsible citizen — keeping my country clean, united and peaceful — because that is the best way to honour those who protect it. Their sacrifice has given us a free and safe country, and the least we can do is live worthy of it. (Any sincere, thoughtful promise is acceptable.)

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55. 1. What is the National War Memorial, and what message does the tribute verse convey through it? Explain with references from the text.

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The National War Memorial is a national monument in New Delhi, established in February 2019 and built by the Government of India in honour of our brave soldiers. The tribute verse describes it as "a grand sight to behold" standing in Bharat's heartland, where it honours the brave stories of the soldiers, retold with respect and grace. Each name etched in its stones carries a story of courage to confide to every visitor, and an eternal flame glows in silence, paying homage to their sacrifice. The message of the verse is clear: the soldiers served the country "from battle fields to skies, and to oceans wide", always standing "for Bharat, side by side", and the nation must never forget them. The verse ends with a call to every citizen — "With pride and respect, let's always remember / At the National War Memorial, their sacrifice forever." The memorial thus stands as the nation's permanent promise that the sacrifice of its protectors will remain in our minds forever.

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56. 2. How does the tribute verse honour the sacrifice of the soldiers? Discuss the images of the etched names, the eternal flame and the phrase 'side by side'.

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The verse honours the soldiers through three powerful images. First, the etched names: "Each name etched, each stone, each story to confide" — the carved names make each soldier's memory permanent in stone, so that every visitor who touches or reads a name hears that soldier's personal story. Second, the eternal flame: "The eternal flame, in silence it glows / Paying homage to their courage that shows" — the ever-burning, silent flame is the nation's unbroken tribute, glowing day and night like our undying gratitude. Third, the phrase 'side by side': "From battle fields to skies, and to oceans wide / They stand for Bharat, side by side" — it shows the soldiers' unity and teamwork across land, air and sea, standing as one shield for the country. Together, these images turn stone and fire into a living memorial, so that their sacrifice stays "always in our mind, in blessed memory, forever remind".

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57. 3. What values do we learn from this chapter about our soldiers and about our own duties as citizens? Support your answer with textual evidence.

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The chapter teaches us the values of gratitude, respect, remembrance and national pride. From the soldiers' side, the verse shows dedication ("They stand for Bharat"), unity ("side by side"), and courage ("their courage that shows"), practised everywhere "from battle fields to skies, and to oceans wide". Their sacrifice — giving their lives for the country — is the highest form of duty and selflessness. From the citizens' side, the chapter shows how a grateful nation responds: the Government of India built a national monument in their honour, their names were etched in stone so their stories could be retold, and an eternal flame glows to pay them homage. The verse then gives us our own duty in direct words: "Their sacrifice, always in our mind" and "With pride and respect, let's always remember". As citizens, we must honour the soldiers' memory, value the freedom they protect, and live as worthy citizens of the Bharat they served.

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58. 4. Why is it important for a country to build memorials for its soldiers? Relate your answer to what the text tells us about the National War Memorial.

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A country builds memorials for its soldiers because a grateful nation must have a permanent place to express its gratitude, and because the sacrifice of the protectors must never fade from the people's memory. The text tells us that the National War Memorial, built by the Government of India in February 2019, serves exactly this purpose. Standing in Bharat's heartland as "a grand sight to behold", it gathers the "brave stories" of the soldiers and retells them with "respect and grace". Each name etched in stone carries a story to confide, so that even a child visiting the memorial learns what ordinary men and women gave for the country. The eternal flame glows in silence, teaching visitors that remembrance can be quiet yet unbroken. Without such memorials, the memory of heroes would live only in old records and private homes; with them, the whole nation — generation after generation — is asked to remember, as the verse says, "their sacrifice forever". Memorials also inspire young people to value courage, unity and service to the nation.

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59. 5. How can students apply the message of this chapter in their daily lives? Give examples.

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Students can apply the chapter's message in many small but meaningful ways. They can begin by observing days of national importance with true respect, standing in silence for the National Anthem instead of treating it casually — just as the eternal flame glows in silence at the memorial. They can visit the National War Memorial with their teachers or parents, as the chapter's 'Let us explore' section suggests, and learn the stories behind the etched names. At school, they can read and share stories of brave soldiers in the morning assembly, keeping the soldiers' sacrifice "always in our mind". They can show respect to soldiers and their families whenever they meet them, and offer a seat, a greeting or a word of thanks. They can also serve the country in student ways — keeping the school and neighbourhood clean, staying united with classmates of all backgrounds, and studying hard to become good citizens of the Bharat that soldiers protect. In all these ways, "with pride and respect", students can always remember what the verse asks us never to forget.

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60. 6. (Creative/Imagined Situation) Imagine your class visited the National War Memorial in New Delhi. Describe your visit — what you saw, and what you and your classmates felt standing before the etched names and the eternal flame.

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(A model description) Last week, our class visited the National War Memorial in New Delhi, the national monument built in February 2019 to honour our brave soldiers. As we entered, our teacher told us that the Government of India had built it in Bharat's heartland as a grand sight to behold, and it truly was. We walked slowly along the walls where the names of thousands of soldiers were etched in stone. Each of us tried to read a few names, and our teacher explained that each name had a story to confide — a story of a soldier who stood for Bharat from battle fields to skies to oceans wide. When we reached the eternal flame, we all stood in silence, exactly like the flame itself, glowing quietly in the evening air. I thought of the soldier's families who received folded flags instead of their loved ones. Some of my classmates had tears in their eyes; others stood very straight, like young soldiers themselves. Before leaving, our whole class promised together, "With pride and respect, let's always remember." On the bus back to school, nobody was noisy — we were all thinking about their sacrifice, forever.

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61. 7. (HOTS) The chapter asks us to remember the soldiers' sacrifice 'forever'. Do you think a monument of stone and flame can really keep memory alive forever? Why or why not?

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A monument by itself is only stone and fire — it cannot think, speak or remember. Yet it can keep memory alive forever in a very real sense, because memory lives not in the stone but in the hearts of the people who visit it. The National War Memorial works like a teacher that never sleeps: the etched names tell every new generation that real men and women gave their lives for Bharat, the eternal flame silently repeats the nation's gratitude day and night, and the solemn atmosphere makes even a careless visitor pause and think. As long as families bring their children, schools bring their students, and citizens stop to pay homage, the memory stays alive — passed from heart to heart, forever. In this sense the monument is not the memory itself but its keeper and its messenger. The verse's words, "Their sacrifice, always in our mind", remind us that the final responsibility of remembrance lies with each one of us. If we keep that responsibility, then even after the stone has weathered, the sacrifice will live on in every grateful Indian heart.

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