Chapter: 12. Famous People Of India
Workout
A. Name these famous personalities.
She joined the Madras University at the age of 12 years. He started guerilla warfare. He set up the Bose Institute in Kolkata. Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose His birthday, 12 January, is celebrated as National Youth Day every year. B. Match the columns.
C. Tick the correct answers.
Rabindranath Tagore’s collection of poems is called Sarojini Naidu was the Governor of He gave the title ‘Gurudev’ to Tagore Shivaji was the famous ruler of D. Answer these questions.
Who was the second President of India? Dr. S. Radhakrishnan was the second President of India. When is National Youth Day celebrated? National Youth Day is celebrated on January 12. Who wrote the National Anthem of India? Rabindranath Tagore wrote the National Anthem of India. Write about the achievement of Bachendri Pal. Bachendri Pal became the first Indian woman to climb Mount Everest. Write a note about Shivaji. Shivaji Raje Bhosle was born in 1630 near Pune and founded the Maratha Kingdom. He was known for his bravery, kindness, and respect for women. He was a shrewd general who gave importance to a strong naval force and guerilla warfare. Think Box
Read these situations and write D for sentences which make you feel like a person is dominating and L for sentences which make you feel like a person is being a leader.
‘My first duty as class monitor is to arrange for a classroom cleaning drive where we can tid it up and decorate it.’ ‘For the project to be a success, Aman will find the pictures, Derek will get the supplies and Anya will do the research while I manage.’ Picture Study
Look at the picture and answer the questions.
This is Sarla Thakral, a very famous Indian personality. What is her profession?
Sarla Thakral was a pilot. 
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