The great poet of India, Rabindranath Tagore, was born in Calcutta on 8th May, 1861. His parents were Mahashri Devendra Nath and Sharda Devi. Tagore hated school in his childhood, and so was taught at home. Rabindranath Tagore started writing from a very young  age. He was a very talented …

The city of New Delhi is the Capital of India. It is a big, bustling city full of people who come from all over the country. A great number of people come to Delhi in search of jobs every year. Some come as tourists too and leave after a few …

Question: Why do we celebrate Republic Day? Answer: We celebrate Republic Day every year on 26th January to celebrate the adoption of our constitution. Question: What are the Fundamental Rights? Name them. Answer: The Right citizens are called  Fundamental Rights. They are: Right to Equality Right to Freedom Right against Exploitation Right …

Every country has a national flag of its own. It is the symbol of the freedom and identity of that country. India has a tricoloured national flag too. We feel very proud when we see it flying on top of a building of flag post. Our flag has a long …

Question: What were the social reforms brought about by Raja Ram Mohan Roy? Answer: The social reforms were: He abolished the cruel practice of sati making it an illegal act. He was against early marriage and wanted girls to educated. He opened schools for girls so that they got equal …

Question: What was the real name of Rani Lakshmi Bai? Answer: The real name of Rani Lakshmi Bai was Manikarnika. Question: What was the Doctrine of  lapse? Answer: The British had adopted a policy called the Doctrine of lapse. Under this policy after an Indian ruler died an adopted son would not …

Mother Teresa was born on 26th August, 1910 in Yugoslavia. Her childhood name was Agnes Bojaxhiu. After her schooling, she become a nun and came to India. In 1928, she joined the St. Mary’s school in Calcutta. After seeing the suffering of the poor people near the convent, Mother Teresa …

The Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, was born as Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi on 2nd October, 1869, at Porbander. He was married to Kasturba when he was 12. He went to England for higher studies. He became a barrister and came back to India in 1891. Gandhiji went to South …

Question: What do you understand by satyagraha? Answer: Satyagraha refers to the twin principles of truth and non violence with was fallowed by Gandhiji during the freedom struggle. Question: What did General Dyer do in Jallianwala Bagh? Answer: General Dyer had banned all public meetings and processions in Amritsar. But some …

India is a land of festivals. Every month we celebrate one festival or the other. My favorite festival is the festival of colors – Holi. Holii comes in the spring season. It marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring. It is celebrated to rejoice the burning of …