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10 lines on the Indian Army for kids

"The Indian Army" is a popular topic around Armed Forces Flag Day on 7 December and Army Day on 15 January. Here are simple lines for every class, a short speech and useful words.

By the Eloqova team · Updated 6 November 2026

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5 lines on the Indian Army for UKG and Class 1

  1. The Indian Army protects our country.
  2. Soldiers are very brave.
  3. They wear green uniforms.
  4. They guard our borders.
  5. I salute our soldiers.

10 lines on the Indian Army for Classes 1 to 3

  1. The Indian Army protects our country from enemies.
  2. Soldiers guard our borders day and night.
  3. They work in hot deserts and on icy mountains.
  4. Soldiers are brave, strong and disciplined.
  5. They wear olive green uniforms.
  6. They also help people during floods and earthquakes.
  7. Soldiers stay far away from their families to keep us safe.
  8. Army Day is celebrated on 15 January every year.
  9. We feel proud of our soldiers.
  10. I salute the Indian Army.

10 lines on the Indian Army for Classes 4 and 5

  1. The Indian Army is the land force of India and one of the largest armies in the world.
  2. Its motto is "Service Before Self".
  3. Soldiers guard our borders in all weather, from the deserts of Rajasthan to the snow of Siachen.
  4. Army Day is celebrated on 15 January, the day in 1949 when General K. M. Cariappa became the first Indian Commander-in-Chief.
  5. The army also helps during natural disasters like floods, earthquakes and landslides.
  6. The Param Vir Chakra is India's highest award for bravery in war.
  7. Many soldiers have given their lives to protect our nation.
  8. On Armed Forces Flag Day, 7 December, people give money to help soldiers and their families.
  9. Life in the army needs courage, discipline and great physical fitness.
  10. We should always respect and thank our soldiers.

A short speech on the Indian Army (Classes 3 to 5)

Good morning, everyone. Today I will speak about the Indian Army, the brave guardians of our nation.

While we sleep peacefully at night, our soldiers stand guard on the borders, in burning deserts and on freezing mountains. They also rush to help when floods or earthquakes strike. Their motto is "Service Before Self", and they live by it every day.

Let us honour our soldiers by studying well, being disciplined and loving our country. Jai Hind! Thank you.

Useful words for talking about the Indian Army

  • army
  • soldier
  • border
  • uniform
  • brave
  • courage
  • discipline
  • salute
  • nation
  • guard
  • patriotism
  • sacrifice
  • rescue
  • Army Day
  • Flag Day
  • Param Vir Chakra
  • motto
  • duty
  • honour
  • Jai Hind

How to practise at home

  1. Practise saluting and saying "Jai Hind" with a strong voice at the end of the speech.
  2. Ask your child why soldiers stay away from their families, and talk about it.
  3. Make a thank-you card for soldiers and read it aloud.
  4. Use the 10 lines for Classes 4 and 5 as a 1-minute speech.

Questions parents ask

How do I write 10 lines on the Indian Army?

Say what the army does, where soldiers serve, how they help in disasters, the army's motto, Army Day, bravery awards and why we respect soldiers.

What are 5 lines on the Indian Army for UKG?

The Indian Army protects our country. Soldiers are very brave. They wear green uniforms. They guard our borders. I salute our soldiers.

When is Indian Army Day celebrated?

Indian Army Day is celebrated on 15 January every year.

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