2.4 Young Voices about Independence Day
Complete textbook exercise solutions — Maharashtra State Board (Balbharati), Grade Six English.
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About the chapter
In this lesson, school children share their thoughts about Independence Day. They talk about what freedom means to them. They also suggest ways to make India fairer and more progressive. The lesson helps us think about our duties as citizens.
Key points
- Independence means the freedom to speak, ask questions and make our own choices.
- We must also respect the freedom of others.
- Equality, harmony and equal opportunity make a nation strong.
- Basic needs like food and jobs should reach everyone.
- Education, science and cleanliness will help India progress.
Words to remember
- independence – freedom from the rule of others
- equality – treating everyone the same
- harmony – living together peacefully
- progressive – moving forward and improving
- responsibility – a duty that we must do
| Jubilee | Answer | Years |
|---|---|---|
| (i) Silver Jubilee | (c) | 25 years |
| (ii) Diamond Jubilee | (d) | 60 years |
| (iii) Platinum Jubilee | (b) | 70 years |
| (iv) Golden Jubilee | (a) | 50 years |
| Do’s | Don’ts |
|---|---|
| • Respect the National Flag • Stand properly while the National Anthem is playing • Wear clean and ironed uniform | • Throw plastic flags on the ground • Talk or laugh during the National Anthem |
- (i) We must show respect to our elders and teachers.
- (ii) Equality means treating everyone the same.
- (iii) Every citizen has a duty and responsibility towards the nation.
- (iv) On Independence Day, we celebrate our freedom.
- (v) Togetherness and teamwork show unity.
- i. Freedom of expression and choice — freedom to speak, ask questions and make our own choices, while respecting others’ freedom.
- ii. Equality and harmony — living in harmony, respecting others’ customs and giving equal opportunity in education and sports.
- iii. Basic needs for all — food at fair prices, removing poverty and creating jobs.
- iv. Progress and a clean nation — more focus on education, science and skills, and fines for spitting and littering.
Speech on Independence Day
Greetings — Respected Principal, teachers and my dear friends, good morning to all of you. Today we have gathered to celebrate Independence Day.
Importance of the day — On 15th August 1947, India became free from British rule. Our tricolour was hoisted as the flag of free India. So this day is a day of pride for every Indian.
Freedom fighters’ devotion — We did not get freedom easily. Many men and women gave up their comfort and even their lives for it. We remember Mahatma Gandhi, Lokmanya Tilak, Bhagat Singh, Rani Lakshmibai and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. Young Shirish Kumar of Nandurbar also joined the struggle bravely.
Our duties and responsibilities — Freedom also brings duties. We must study sincerely. We must respect our National Flag and National Anthem. We must keep our surroundings clean and obey the law. We must treat everyone as equal.
Conclusion — Let us promise to serve our motherland with honesty. Let us make India clean, fair and strong. Jai Hind!
Dear Mother India,
I am proud to be your child. I dream of a clean, green and happy India.
I wish that every child goes to school. No child should have to work instead of studying. Girls and boys should get equal chances.
I dream of peace and equality for all. People of every religion, language and region should be respected equally.
I want you to grow strong in science and technology. I hope our scientists make things that the whole world will use.
I promise to keep you clean, plant trees, obey the law and study hard.
Your loving child,
A student of Grade Six
- One nation, many voices, equal rights.
- Educate a child, strengthen a nation.
- My flag, my pride, my duty.
- Equality is a right, not a favour.
- Clean India, free India, proud India.
- Freedom was won by many — let us protect it together.
- (i) What does Independence mean to you? — D Interrogative
- (ii) Salute the Indian National Flag. — B Imperative
- (iii) Children expressed their ideas. — A Declarative / Assertive
- (iv) What a proud day it is for our nation! — C Exclamatory
- (v) What a great country India is! — C Exclamatory
This is a research and presentation activity. Students should find and present their own choice.
Freedom fighters students may choose: Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Mahatma Gandhi, Bhagat Singh, Rani Lakshmibai, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Krantisinh Nana Patil, Vasudev Balwant Phadke, Shirish Kumar of Nandurbar and Rani Chennamma.