26. Defence Officer Wahida

TLO: To name the three forces of Indian Military. To speak a few sentence about Wahida Prism. To define Prism. To conduct a small parade.

Points to Ponder: Lt Commander Wahida is one of the few women who has worked on a naval ship, she is the first woman to lead a paradeThe Army, Navy and the Air force are the three armed forces of India. They fight for the country and protect it.Nowadays men and women work in all kinds of professions.

Answer the following:

1. Who was Wahida Prism? Write about her achievements.Ans: Wahida Prism is a doctor in Indian Navy. She is the first woman to lead the parade. In that parade 4 Platoons march behind her and she gave 36 commands in the entire parade.

2. Why did Wahida’s father add prism to her name?Ans: A prism is a kind of glass which reflects seven colours, her father wanted her to be like a prism that is why he added prism to her name.

3. What are the responsibilities of a naval doctor on ship?Ans: The responsibilities of a naval doctor in ship:

To make sure that everybody on the ship stays fit and healthy. Carry out medical check-ups of all the officers and sailors. To make sure that no garbage collects and there are no rats on the ship. To keep everybody ready for any medical emergency on the ship.

4. What inspiration do you get from Wahida Prism?Ans: Wahida Prism inspires us to be very bold and determinant in whatever work we do. We should always aim to become someone special and move forward in life.

FILL IN THE BLANKS:1. Wahida Prism is a Lieutenant Commander in Indian navy.2. In a parade, 4 platoons march behind the leader, 36 commands have to be given during the entire parade in a very loud vice.3. The army, navy and air force are the three armed forces of India.4. Prism is a kind of glass that reflects seven colours.5. First Aid is given on every naval ship.

ActivityWrite the name of the state where Wahida belongs to also mark the same in the map of India.