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request was that his name should be inscribed at the bottom of every page, and the very last
leaf should carry the name of his grandfather who taught him calligraphy. Panditji agreed to
his request.

The Indian Constitution is housed today in a case in the Library of India’s Parliament House
in New Delhi. The nitrogen-filled case with a temperature of 20°C and a humidity level of

30% is maintained to protect it from decay and damage.

Word Power

fascinated: strongly attracted and interested calligrapher: decorative handwriting

crafting: making (letters) bloom: to open or be open
vocation: a trade or profession historic: important ; belonging to the past
steered: guided or controlled the movement aspiration: ambition of acheiving something
elated: happy illustrations: drawings
parchment: stiff, flat, thin material made from skin of animals
adorned: decorated decay: rotten or spoiled leaf: page of a book

Comprehension Skills

A. Choose the right option.
1. Prem Bihari was fascinated to see the shape of _____________.

a. letters b. books c. cars
2. Prem Bihari was brought up by his _____________.

a. uncle b. grandfather c. aunt

3. Prem Bihari earned fame as a _____________.
a. photographer b. lexicographer c. calligrapher

4. The Constitution Hall is now known as _____________.

a. Central Hall of Parliament b. Rajya Sabha c. Lok Sabha
5. Prem Bihari met Nandalal Bose in _____________.

a. Lucknow b. New Delhi c. Shantiniketan

B. Complete the sentences with the right words.

1. The first Prime Minister of India _____________ .

2. The Drafting Committee of the Constitution experts was headed by _____________ .
3. 26 January is celebrated as _____________ .

4. The draft Constitution was discussed under the chairmanship of _____________ .
5. The artist who adorned the pages of the Constitution with artwork was _____________ .

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