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Political Science NCERT Solutions Class 7 English Chapter 5.1 – A Homage to Our Brave Soldiers 1719
Class 7 English
Last Updated: 31 May 2026
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Q1. Who inaugurated the National War Memorial?
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Q2. When was the National War Memorial completed?
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Q3. What is the name of the eternal flame at the National War Memorial?
✓ Correct Answer: C
Q4. What does each brick at the memorial represent?
✓ Correct Answer: B
Q5. What is the innermost circle of the War Memorial called?
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Tough Words (Glossary)
homage
Meaning: Respect or honor shown publicly
अर्थ: श्रद्धांजलि / सम्मान
"They paid homage to the fallen soldiers at the memorial."
braveheart
Meaning: A very brave person; a courageous person
अर्थ: बहादुर / वीर
"The braveheart defended his post despite danger."
gratitude
Meaning: The feeling of being thankful
अर्थ: कृतज्ञता
"We expressed our gratitude to the soldiers for our freedom."
memorial
Meaning: A structure to remember people or events
अर्थ: स्मारक
"The city built a memorial for the war heroes."
patriotism
Meaning: Love and devotion to one's country
अर्थ: देशभक्ति
"Her stories show deep patriotism for the nation."
territorial
Meaning: Relating to land or territory
अर्थ: क्षेत्रीय / भू-सीमाई
"The army guards the territorial borders."
integrity
Meaning: Wholeness; protection of borders or honesty
अर्थ: अखंडता / ईमानदारी
"Soldiers work to protect the integrity of the country."
envisioned
Meaning: Imagined a future plan or idea
अर्थ: कल्पना की
"The architect envisioned a large, peaceful park."
inaugurated
Meaning: Formally opened or started
अर्थ: उद्घाटित किया
"The leader inaugurated the new memorial yesterday."
iconic
Meaning: Very well-known and symbolic
अर्थ: प्रतीकात्मक / प्रसिद्ध
"The gate is an iconic symbol of the city."
tribute
Meaning: A show of respect or honor
अर्थ: श्रद्धांजलि / सम्मान
"They laid a wreath as a tribute."
sacrifice
Meaning: Giving up something valuable for others
अर्थ: बलिदान
"The soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice for the country."
martyr
Meaning: Someone who dies for a noble cause
अर्थ: शहीद
"The nation remembered the martyrs on the memorial day."
etched
Meaning: Cut or carved into a surface
अर्थ: ख़ुदा हुआ / नक्क़ीश किया हुआ
"Their names were etched on the tablets."
gallantry
Meaning: Courageous behavior, especially in battle
अर्थ: वीरता / पराक्रम
"He was awarded for his gallantry in war."
posthumously
Meaning: After a person's death
अर्थ: मृत्यु के बाद
"He was awarded the medal posthumously."
citation
Meaning: An official note praising bravery
अर्थ: प्रशंसा-पत्र / उद्धरण
"The soldier's citation described his brave act."
awestruck
Meaning: Filled with wonder and respect
अर्थ: आश्चर्य और सम्मान से भर जाना
"We were awestruck by the grand memorial."
humbled
Meaning: Feeling modest or honored
अर्थ: नम्र / विनम्र
"She felt humbled standing before the memorial."
commemorate
Meaning: To honor the memory of someone or something
अर्थ: स्मरण करना / जीवित रखना
"Each year they commemorate the fallen soldiers."
obelisk
Meaning: A tall, four-sided stone pillar with a pyramid top
अर्थ: स्तम्भाकार स्मारक
"The obelisk rose above the memorial grounds."
wreath
Meaning: A ring of flowers used as a mark of respect
अर्थ: पुष्पहार / माला
"Families placed a wreath on the monument."
majestic
Meaning: Grand and impressive in appearance
अर्थ: भव्य / शोभायमान
"The memorial looked majestic at dawn."
interminable
Meaning: Seeming to have no end; endless
अर्थ: अनंत / अंतहीन सा
"The flame seemed an interminable symbol of bravery."
metaphor
Meaning: A figure of speech comparing two things
अर्थ: रूपक / उपमा
"The eternal flame is a metaphor for courage."
concentric
Meaning: Having a common center (circles inside circles)
अर्थ: एक ही केंद्र वाले वर्तुल
"The memorial has concentric circles around the obelisk."
mural
Meaning: A large painting on a wall
अर्थ: भित्ति-चित्र / दीवार पर चित्र
"The gallery displayed bronze murals of battles."
valiant
Meaning: Showing bravery
अर्थ: साहसी / पराक्रमी
"Valiant soldiers charged ahead despite danger."
courageous
Meaning: Brave and bold
अर्थ: साहसी / वीर
"Her courageous act inspired the class."
valour
Meaning: Great courage in the face of danger
अर्थ: वीरता / पराक्रम
"Stories of valour are told to inspire youth."
bravery
Meaning: Courageous behavior or character
अर्थ: साहस
"The soldier's bravery saved many lives."
casualty
Meaning: A person injured or killed in war or accident
अर्थ: हानिकर / जख्मी/शहीद
"Many casualties were reported after the battle."
frontline
Meaning: The area closest to the fighting
अर्थ: सामने की रेखा / मोर्चा
"Frontline soldiers face the most danger."
deployment
Meaning: Movement of troops to a place for action
अर्थ: तैनाती / भेजना
"The deployment of soldiers took place at dawn."
enlist
Meaning: To join the armed forces
अर्थ: सेना में भर्ती होना
"He decided to enlist after graduation."
gallant
Meaning: Brave; heroic
अर्थ: शौर्यशाली / वीर
"The gallant officer received a medal."
supreme
Meaning: Highest in rank or quality
अर्थ: सर्वोच्च
"They made the supreme sacrifice for the nation."
tablet
Meaning: A flat stone or plaque for inscriptions
अर्थ: पट्टिका / तालिका
"Each tablet bore the name of a fallen hero."
fallen
Meaning: Soldiers who have died in battle
अर्थ: शहीद / मरे हुए सैनिक
"We honored the fallen at the ceremony."
granite
Meaning: A very hard, granular rock used in monuments
अर्थ: ग्रेनाइट / कठोर पत्थर
"The memorial walls were made of granite."
bronze
Meaning: A metal alloy used for statues and plaques
अर्थ: कांस्य
"The murals were crafted in bronze."
gallery
Meaning: A place to display art or exhibits
अर्थ: प्रदर्शनी कक्ष / गैलरी
"The gallery displayed wartime exhibits."
valourous
Meaning: Displaying valour; brave
अर्थ: वीरता भरा
"The valourous actions were praised widely."
revere
Meaning: To deeply respect or honor
अर्थ: पूजा / सम्मान करना
"People revere the soldiers for their service."
sovereignty
Meaning: Supreme power or authority of a state
अर्थ: सार्वभौमिकता / संप्रभुता
"The army protects the sovereignty of the nation."
ambience
Meaning: The mood or feeling of a place
अर्थ: वातावरण / माहौल
"The ambience at the memorial was solemn."
solemn
Meaning: Serious and respectful
अर्थ: गंभीर / श्रद्धापूर्ण
"They held a solemn ceremony at dawn."
devastation
Meaning: Great destruction or damage
अर्थ: विनाश / तबाही
"War causes widespread devastation."
succumbed
Meaning: To die or fail as a result of something
अर्थ: शरण होना / हार मान लेना
"He succumbed to his injuries after the battle."
undaunted
Meaning: Not discouraged by difficulty
अर्थ: अडिग / निडर
"The troops remained undaunted in the face of danger."
grim
Meaning: Very serious or gloomy
अर्थ: कठोर / उदास
"The situation looked grim after the attack."
determination
Meaning: Firmness of purpose; resolve
अर्थ: दृढसंकल्प
"Her determination inspired others to act."
patron
Meaning: A supporter or protector
अर्थ: रक्षक / संरक्षक
"The patron supported the memorial project."
inscription
Meaning: Words written on a monument
अर्थ: लेख/उद्धरण
"The inscription recorded the names of heroes."