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प्रश्न
If you were in the selection committee for the National Integration Award who would you choose and why?
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उत्तर
1. In that case I would choose a person with the following attributes/qualities :
(a) He must have a broad outlook of life.
(b) He mustn't be narrow-minded, communal. a religious fanatic, a linguist. an egoist. etc.
(c) He should have the capacity to inspire the people of all races. id) He must be altruistic. selfless and inspiring.
(e) He must be secular in his beliefs ; should be respectful to all religions. races and communities.
(f) He must not be superstitious. a bigot. exploiting or invested with vested interests.
(g) He must be trustworthy, dependable and a man of integrity.
(h) He must have the capacity to generate love in the masses for the country.
Notes
Students may add a few more points from their own side.
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| Column A | Column B |
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| (c) integration | (iii) encourage the development of |
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| (e) solidarity | (v) having a harmful effect. |
