CH-7 The Punjab: A Glimpse
ACTIVITY-1:
Meanings of the words as used in the lesson (noun,adjective,verb)etc.
recognize-(verb)
brutal(adj)-
shrine(noun)-
pavilion(noun)-
procession(noun)
pilgrimage(noun)
zest(noun)
irrigate(verb)i
architect(noun)
invasion(noun)
melodious(adj)
manufacture(verb)
ACTVITY-2 :Match
the words with their antonyms- Answers
1.exit-entrance
2.lead-folow
3.raise-lower
4.order-request
5.broad-narrow
6.north-south
7.famous-notorious
8.succeed-fail
9.freedom-slavery
10.assemble-disperse
ACTVITY-3: Fill in
the blanks choosing the correct word from the brackets.
1.blank-empty
2.little children-small
3.handsome-beautiful
4.weak-feeble
5.principal-principles
6.unity-union
7.tall-high
ACTVITY-4: Answer
each question briefly.
a. What is
special about Bhangra?
Ans-Bhangra dance is full of energy. It shows the
great zest for life of the Punjabis.
b. Why do you
think that the Punjabis are the self-respecting people?
Ans-I think so because I have never seen them begging.
They believe in hardwork.
c. What was
Punjab’s role in the struggle for India’s Independence?
Ans-During the freedom struggle of the country, Punjab
gave the country great heroes.
d. What did
General O’Dwyer do at the Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar?
Ans-He ordered the soldiers to start firing without
giving any warning to the people gathered at Jallianwala Bagh.
e. Which states
have benefitted from the Bhakra Nangal project?
Ans-The states of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana,
Rajasthan and Gujarat have benefitted from Bhakra Nanagal projects.
f. What is the
religious importance of Anandpur Sahib?
Ans-Anandpur is another place of Sikh pilgrimage.
Lakhs of the Sikhs gather here annually to celebrate the founding of the
Khalsa.
g. Where is
Chandigarh situated? What is it known for?
Ans-Chandigarh is situated at the foot of the Shivalik
hills. The Rose Garden of Chandigarh is world famous.
h. What are
Jalandhar and Ludhiana famous for?
Ans-Jalandhar is famous for the manufacturing of
sports goods in the country whereas Ludhiana is known for the woollen hosiery
goods.
i. Who compiled
Sri Guru Granth Sahib?
Ans- Guru Arjun Dev Ji, the fifth guru of the Sikhs
compiled the holy Sri Guru Granth Sahib.
j. What do you
know about the holiest shrine of the Sikhs?
Ans-The Golden Temple is the holiest shrine of the
Sikhs. It is built in the middle of a square tank. The temple is
double-storeyed having a golden dome.
ACTIVITY-5:Write
true or false for the following statements in the given space.
a. General ‘O’ Dwyer lived in Jallianwala Bagh. -
False
b. Le Corbrusier was a great Indian architect.- False
c. Bhagat Singh was hanged on 13 April 1919 - False
d. The Golden temple has a tank all around it - True
e. India became an independent country in 1947 - True
f. The Punjabis have faced many foreign invasions. -
True
g. Guru Gobind Singh founded the Khlasa in 1669. -
False
h. Lala Lajpat Rai is known as Shaheed-e-Azam of
India.- False
i. The Bhakra Dam is 518 feet high and 740 feet
wide.- False
j. Fifteen percent of India’s hosiery industry in
Ludhiana.- False
k. Dr.Rajendra Prasad was the President of India in
1953.- True
l. Chandigarh is situated on the left bank of Sutlej
River. - False
ACTIVITY-6: Tick
(/) the correct option to complete each sentence
Answers;
1. The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre took place in 1919.
2. The reorganisation of Punjab took place in 1966.
3. Kullu and Manali are parts of Himachal Pradesh.
4. Sri Guru Arjun Dev was the fifth Guru of the Sikhs.
ACTIVITY-7: Select
the correct verb from the brackets to fill in the blanks.
1. The tallest of these boys lives next door to me.
2. All the players in my team have done well.
3. The toys that were brought by Anil are really
useful.
4. He walks regularly.
5. Slow and steady wins the race.
6. Time and tide wait for none.
7. Oil and water do not mix.
8. Tobacco and alcohol are injurious to health.
9. Either Ashok or Rakesh has done this mischief.
10. Either you or he is mistaken.
11. Neither the judge nor the witnesses believe him.
12. Neither nor the soldiers have been arrested.
13. Either he or I am wrong.
14. He as well as you isinnocent.
15. Each day and each hour hasits own importance.
16. Either of these two proposals is acceptable to me.
17. The jury were divided in their own opinion.
18. The assembly is in session.
19. I am the one who has always stood for justice.
20. This is one of the most difficult lessons that has
been taught.
Chapter-7
The Punjab : A
Glimpse
Pre-reading
Dictionary
Reference : Learning New Words
Activity 1
Look up the
following words in a dictionary. You should seek the following information about the words and
put them in your WORDS notebook.
1. Meaning of the word as used in the lesson
(adjective/ noun/ verb, etc.)
2. Pronunciation (The teacher may refer to the
dictionary or a mobile phone for correct
pronunciation.)
3. Spellings
Reading
Let os read
The Punjab : A
Glimpse
“Balle, Balle ! O, Balle Balle ! Mr Mathew had taken
his students on a trip to Amritsar.
Children, you must have recognized this famous folk
dance of Punjab,” said Mr Matthew, pointing
at the Bhangra dancers in front of the Punjab
Pavilion.
“Yes, sir ! We saw this folk dance during the Republic
Day celebrations this year,” replied the children. “This dance is full of
energy. It shows the great zest for life of the Punjabis,” said
Mr Matthew. “Punjabis are very self-respecting and
hard-working people. You will never find them begging in the streets. They are
also very brave and never show their back in a battlefield”.
According to the history of Punjab, the Punjabis have
faced all the foreign invasions boldly.During the struggle for India’s freedom,
Punjab gave the country great heroes. They included patriots such as Lala
Lajpat Rai, Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Udham Singh, Kartar Singh Sarabha and many
others. We call Lala Lajpat Rai Sher-e-Punjab and Bhagat Singh Shaheed-e-Azam.
All these brave sons of Punjab sacrificed their lives for their country. Lala
Lajpat Rai died as a result of the brutal lathi charge while he was leading a
procession against the British in 1928. Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru were
hanged for raising their voice against the British cruelties.
Bhagat Singh was just 26 years old then.
“Children, look at the portraits of all the freedom
fighters in the pavilion.”
“Sir, what is this building that has marks all over
its walls?” asked Chintu.
Mr Mathew told Chintu, “This is the famous Jallianwala
Bagh of Amritsar and these are bullet marks. On 13 April 1919, a crowd of
around 20,000 people had gathered for a public meeting here. They included men,
women and children. The British General O’Dwyer came there with his armed
soldiers. He blocked all the exit points. Then he ordered his men to start
firing without giving any warning to the people gathered there. About 1000
people were killed
and more than 1500 were wounded.”
Mr Mathew, told his students about the partition of
India in 1947. He said, “The people of Punjab suffered due to partition of the
country on the eve of independence in 1947. There was a terrible bloodshed.
Thousands of people had to leave their homes and live in refugee camps.However,
the Punjabis worked hard and started life afresh, They played a great role in
rebuilding the state. They made Punjab the granary of India with their hard work
and agricultural skills.
They brought about a Green Revolution in the country.
Soon, India became a developing country and it was mainly due to the hard work
of the Punjabis.”
“Sir, wasn’t Punjab further divided when the state of
Haryana was carved out of it 7”
asked Raju.
“You are right, Raju. In 1966, the state of Punjab was
reorganized on the basis of Punjabi and Hindi languages. Some of the hilly
areas of Punjab like Lahaul Spiti, the valleys of Kullu and Manali, Kangra,
Dalhousie and Shimla were integrated with Himachal Pradesh. Chandigarh was made
the joint capital of both Punjab and Haryana. It was declared a Union
Tesritory”, said Mr Mathew.
The reorganized Punjab came into being on Ist November
1966. Now, it has Pakistan on the west, Jammu and Kashmir on the north,
Himachal Pradesh on the north-east and on the south it has Haryana and
Rajasthan.
“Sir, here is the model of a dam. I think it is the
famous Bhakra Dam,” said Raju.
“You are right, Raju,” said Mr Matthew. “This dam is
740 feet high. Its length is 518 metres and it is 9 metres broad. Its
reservoir, known as Govind Sagar, stores up to 9 billion cubic metres of water.
It is used for irrigating 10 million acres of fields in Himachal Pradesh,
Punjab and Haryana. The electricity generated in the power houses at Bhakra and
Nangal is supplied to the states of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana,
Rajasthan and Gujarat, Pandit Nehru called Bhakra Dam the temple of modern
India.”
“Sir, I can hear the melodious strains of Gurbani.
There must be a Gurudwara nearby,” said Vicky.
“Well, we are near the Golden Temple of Amritsar. It
is the holiest shrine of the Sikhs,” said Mr Matthew.
“Sir, they say this temple is surrounded by water,”
said Chintu.“Yes, it is built in the middle of a square tank. To reach the
temple, there is a 60-metre long marble path. This path has marble railings on
both the sides. The temple is double-storeyed. It has a golden dome on the top.
The matble slabs used in the construction of the temple have on them fine
artistic engravings. The inner walls are decorated with precious stones. They
have on them priceless paintings and other
works of art. On the ground floor, under the
dome-shaped roof, lies Sti Guru Granth Sahib. It is the holy book of the
Sikhs,” explained Mr Mathew “Do you know it was Sri Guru Arjun Dev, the fifth
Guru of the Sikhs, who compiled this holy book ?” asked Mr Mathew.
Anandpur Sahib is another place of Sikh pilgrimage. It
is a small town on the left bank of the Sutlej River. It was founded by Sri
Guru Teg Bahadur. Lakhs of Sikhs gather here annually to celebrate the founding
of the Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699,
“Sir, look here. This is the model of a beautifully
planned city. It has a number of gardens.Isn’t this Chandigarh ?” asked Raju.
Mr Mathew replied, “Yes, this is Chandigarh. This
beautiful city is situated at the foot of the Shivalik Hills. It was designed
by a famous French architect, Le Corbusier. Being very close to the hills,
Chandigarh has a calm and pleasant atmosphere. The Rose Garden of Chandigarh is
world famous. The city was formally declared open in October 1953 by Dr
Rajendra Prasad, the former President of India. ”
“Sir, there are some shops here that sell sports
goods. I would like to buy a cricket bat and a ball,” said Vicky.
“But before you buy, could you tell me which city in
Punjab manufactures these goods 7” asked Mr Matthew.
“No, sir,” replied Vicky.
“Well, it is Jalandhar,” said Mr Matthew. “Tt is one
of the most important centres for the manufacturing of sports goods in the
country, The other shops there have woollen hosiery goods.
They are from Ludhiana. Ninety-five per cent of our
hosiery industry is in Ludhiana. Would you like to buy some hosiery goods also
?”
“No, sir, I can’t decide which ones to buy. Such
purchases are made by my parents,” said Chintu.
“Well, children, you would perhaps like to taste these
Amritsari jalebis,” said Mr Matthew,moving towards a sweet shop. All the
children followed him with smiles on their faces.
