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Question 11 Mark
Who is the speaker of this poem? How can you say so?
Answer
The speaker of the poem is A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. I can say so because his name is mentioned at the end of the poem.
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Question 21 Mark
What message does the poet convey through the line
“When we are all asleep
You still hold on to your deed”?
Answer
It conveys soldiers’ constant vigilance while civilians rest, showing their selfless commitment to duty at all hours.
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Question 31 Mark
Why does the poet use the metaphor “wind chimes of my land vibrate your feat”?
Answer
This metaphor suggests nature itself honours soldiers’ achievements, making their sacrifices audible across the land they protect.
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Question 41 Mark
Identify two poetic devices used in the poem with examples.
Answer
The poem uses simile (“as yogis”) and metaphor (“wind chimes vibrate your feat") to enhance its tribute to soldiers.
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Question 51 Mark
Explain how the poem highlights the soldiers’ sacrifice of their youth.
Answer
The line “Prime of your youth given to the nation” shows soldiers dedicate their strongest years to protecting the country, often away from family comforts.
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Question 61 Mark
Which phrase in the poem shows soldiers protect both land and water borders?
Answer
“Surveillance in seas and by securing the air” shows their protection extends to maritime and aerial borders.
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Question 71 Mark
What does the poet compare soldiers to in the line “Treading the lonely expanses as yogis”?
Answer
The poet compares soldiers to yogis, highlighting their spiritual-like discipline during isolated border duties.
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Question 81 Mark
Name any two weather conditions mentioned in the poem that soldiers face.
Answer
The poem mentions soldiers enduring windy seasons and snowy days, showing their service in all climates.
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Question 91 Mark
In the poem, who are the great sons mentioned by the poet?
Answer
The women and men soldiers who are serving the nation are mentioned as the great sons.
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Question 131 Mark
The poem mentions soldiers facing different weather conditions. How does this depiction help common people understand and appreciate soldiers, challenges?
Answer
By showing that soldiers endure extreme weather which civilians avoid, the poem builds empathy. It helps people connect their own weather experiences to the soldiers’ constant protection despite harsh conditions.
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Question 141 Mark
Imagine you are asked to design a memorial based on this poem. What three key elements from the poem would you incorporate and why?
Answer
I would include wind chimes to represent nature’s tribute, terrain models showing protection areas, and yogi statues symbolising discipline. These would visually translate the poem’s metaphors into meaningful memorial features.
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Question 151 Mark
Find out any poem or story in your mother tongue or regional language about the sacrifices and bravery of soldiers. Make a presentation in the class.
Answer
Students to do it on their own.
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Question 161 Mark
Design a badge of honour for the soldiers. You may make it by hand, with cardboard, paper, and colours, or alternately, design it digitally and take a printout. Remember to include a self-designed logo and a slogan in the badge.
Answer
self
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Question(1 Marks) - English STD 7 Questions - Vidyadip