Children's Day (India)

High school (ages 12+)
Holidays & Celebrations

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/children-s-day--india-

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the date of observance?November 14
2. What is the inaugurated to honor?Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister
3. What is India's Children's Day?It is a national day that celebrates children and focuses on their rights and well‑being.
4. Why is November 14 chosen for Children's Day?The date is the birthday of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister who loved children.

Jawaharlal Nehru: India's first Prime Minister, a key figure in the nation's independence movement and development.
Children's Rights: Universal entitlements and legal protections designed to ensure the safety, health, and well-being of all individuals under 18.
Welfare: The state of being comfortable, healthy, or successful; encompassing physical, mental, and social well-being.
Nation-Building: The process of constructing a national identity and strengthening the political and social institutions of a country.