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India got freedom from the British in 1947. On 26 January 1950, Dr Prasad

became the first president of the country. He served as president for twelve
years. He was awarded ‘Bharat Ratna’, India’s highest honour, in 1962. His
life teaches us the value of simplicity.

A Comprehension

A1. Choose the correct answer.

1. Which of the following is true?

a) Dr Rajendra Prasad was careful about his looks.

b) Dr Prasad would talk to everyone and make friends easily.

c) Dr Prasad led a simple life.

2. When Dr Prasad got off at the station, he was wearing

a) a cotton dhoti and a woollen jacket.

b) a shirt and a pair of trousers.

c) a cotton dhoti, kurta and a Gandhi cap.

3. The stationmaster did not allow Dr Prasad to make the telephone

call because
a) the phone at his office was out of order.

b) the phone could not be used at night.
c) he thought Dr Prasad was a villager and did not take him

seriously.

A2. Answer these questi ons.

1. Describe Dr Rajendra Prasad’s appearance.

2. Why did Dr Rajendra Prasad go to the stationmaster’s office?

3. Why didn’t Dr Rajendra Prasad tell the stationmaster who he really
was?

4. What did Dr Rajendra Prasad do while he was in jail?

honour : (here) award
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