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colours of our flag,” he said. “Do you know what the three colours mean?” he

asked.

“No, papa,” said Mohan and Radhika.

“Let me tell you. Saffron means courage and sacrifice , white means truth

and purity and green means peace and prosperity ,” he said.
“I do not know what these words mean,” said Mohan.

“All these words mean India!” Papa said with a smile. “Now let’s go, cut

some cake and have a party!”

Thus, Mohan, Alina, Radhika and the rest of the family members celebrated

the day wonderfully .

sacrifice – give up for the sake of others, prosperity – the good life fortune, wonderfully – extremely
well.

Essential Skills
Essential Skills
Essential Skills

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A. Tick ( ) the correct option.
1. When do we celebrate our Independence Day?

(i) 26th January (ii) 2nd October (iii) 15th August

2. What did Mohan and Radhika do to celebrate the Independence Day?

(i) Organised a party

(ii) Painted pictures using the colours of our flag

(iii) Both (i) or (ii)

3. Which colour in our flag means courage and sacrifice?

(i) White (ii) Saffron (iii) Green

4. What does white colour in our flag stand for?
(i) Truth and purity

(ii) Courage and sacrifice
(iii) Peace and Prosperity

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