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10 lines on India for kids

"My country India" is a favourite topic for school writing and for speeches on Independence Day and Republic Day. Here are simple lines for every class, a short speech and useful words.

By the Eloqova team · Updated 1 November 2026

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Make it your own: Swap in your child's own details where they fit, so the lines are true and easy to remember. Say the lines aloud before writing them; speaking first makes writing easier.

5 lines on India for UKG and Class 1

  1. India is my country.
  2. I love my country.
  3. New Delhi is its capital.
  4. Our flag has three colours.
  5. I am proud to be an Indian.

10 lines on India for Classes 1 to 3

  1. India is my country, and I love it very much.
  2. New Delhi is the capital of India.
  3. Our national flag is called the Tiranga.
  4. Our national animal is the tiger.
  5. Our national bird is the peacock.
  6. Our national flower is the lotus.
  7. "Jana Gana Mana" is our national anthem.
  8. People of many religions and languages live here together.
  9. India has high mountains, long rivers and big deserts.
  10. I am proud to be an Indian.

10 lines on India for Classes 4 and 5

  1. India is a large and beautiful country in South Asia.
  2. It has 28 states and 8 union territories, and New Delhi is its capital.
  3. India became free on 15 August 1947 and a republic on 26 January 1950.
  4. It is the largest democracy in the world.
  5. People here speak hundreds of languages and follow many religions.
  6. This is why we say India has "unity in diversity".
  7. The Himalayas stand in the north, and the sea surrounds the south on three sides.
  8. Rivers like the Ganga, Yamuna and Brahmaputra give life to millions of people.
  9. India is famous for its festivals, food, dance, music and history.
  10. As young citizens, we must keep our country clean and work hard to make it proud.

A short speech on India (Classes 3 to 5)

Good morning, everyone. Today I will speak about my country, India.

India is a land of mountains, rivers, forests and deserts. People speak many languages and celebrate many festivals, yet we all live together as one family. This is our unity in diversity.

Many great leaders fought for our freedom. Now it is our turn to make India proud by studying well, keeping our surroundings clean and respecting everyone. Jai Hind! Thank you.

Useful words for talking about India

  • country
  • capital
  • national flag
  • Tiranga
  • national anthem
  • tiger
  • peacock
  • lotus
  • democracy
  • republic
  • freedom
  • states
  • languages
  • religions
  • unity in diversity
  • Himalayas
  • Ganga
  • culture
  • citizen
  • proud

How to practise at home

  1. Look at a map of India together and find your state and city.
  2. Ask your child to add one line about their own state.
  3. Practise saying "Jai Hind" with a strong, proud voice at the end.
  4. Use the 10 lines again for Republic Day and Independence Day.

Questions parents ask

How do I write 10 lines on my country India?

Mention the capital, national symbols (flag, anthem, animal, bird, flower), freedom and Republic Day, the many languages and religions, the land and rivers, and what you will do for your country.

What are 5 lines on India for UKG?

India is my country. I love my country. New Delhi is its capital. Our flag has three colours. I am proud to be an Indian.

What is meant by unity in diversity?

It means that people with different languages, religions, food and customs live together as one nation.

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