QUESTION 2(a)
GS4
10 marks
In the context of defence services, 'patriotism' demands readiness to even lay down one's life in protecting the nation. According to you, what does patriotism imply in everyday civil life? Explain with illustrations and justify your answer.
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What the examiner wants
Explain what patriotism means in ordinary civilian life, with illustrations, and justify your view.
Explain + JustifyMake clear how and why it happens: causes, process, and an example for each point. Give reasons and evidence that support the statement.
Demand-wise check
- 1Civil patriotism: doing one's duty honestly (paying taxes, voting, obeying laws, not bribing), protecting public property, cleanliness, respect for diversity≈30 words
- 2Constructive patriotism: questioning wrongs, whistle-blowing, supporting institutions, volunteering in disasters≈30 words
- 3Illustrations: a doctor serving rural areas, a citizen reporting corruption, an engineer building safe structures≈30 words
- 4Justify: nation is its people; patriotism is not jingoism or hate for others≈30 words
Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.
Answer plan
Defence vs civil patriotismForms in daily life with illustrationsCaution against aggressive nationalismJustification
Where marks usually go
- Only praising soldiers instead of explaining civil patriotism
- Confusing patriotism with intolerance
Draw this
- Mind map: duties, honesty, service, respect for diversity around 'everyday patriotism'
Value addition
- LawFundamental Duties under Art 51A (added by 42nd Amendment 1976) include protecting public property and promoting harmony.Constitution
- ThinkerTagore warned against narrow nationalism: 'Patriotism cannot be our final spiritual shelter; my refuge is humanity.'.Tagore, letter 1908
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Reviewed public-source references related to this PYQ. Same-syllabus references are labelled separately.
- Aakash Garg · AIR 5 · Page 7 ↗Same syllabus reference
- Vidushi Singh · AIR 13 · Page 5 ↗Same syllabus reference
- Shakti Dubey · AIR 1 · Page 3 ↗Same syllabus reference
- G Sanjana · AIR 55 · Page 3 ↗Same syllabus reference
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