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C. Write T for true and F for false statements.
1. Prem Bihari wrote the Constitution by hand. ( )

2. The making of the Constitution started after India’s independence. ( )

3. Nehru wanted the Constitution to be typed. ( )
4. It took three years for Prem Bihari to finish writing the Constitution. ( )

5. Prem Bihari’s name is inscribed at the bottom of every page. ( )

D. Answer the questions given below.
1. How did Prem Bihari start crafting letters on paper?

2. What would Prem’s grandfather say to him ?
3. Describe the making of the Constitution.

4. What does our Constitution reflect?

5. How was the Constitution handicrafted by Prem?

6. What did Prem want for his labour?

Vocabulary Skills

A. Underline the right word form.
1. I have a great fascination / fascinated for cars.

2. The exercise of making the Constitution for India had begun even before the country had
become independent / independence.

3. After a discussed / discussion, the Committee took a decision.

4. His name was inscription / inscribed at the bottom of every page of the Constitution.

5. The decoration / decorated was indeed beautiful.

B. Choose the meanings of the words in bold.
1. I was elated when I got the first rank.

a. dejected b. happy c. disappointed

2. Many paintings adorned the walls.
a. decorated b. spoiled c. cluttered

3. The drafting committee was steered by Dr B.R. Ambedkar.

a. appreciated b. addressed c. guided

4. He has political aspirations.
a. strong wish for success b. strong hatred c. strong liking

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