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प्रश्न
Write your views/opinions in brief on the following topic.
Liberty, equality, and fraternity lead to an ideal nation.
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उत्तर
Liberty, equality, and fraternity are considered the trinity of democracy. Liberty gives impetus for progress, equality ensures equal opportunities, and contentment and fraternity provide a healthy atmosphere and solidarity in times of distress. These three essentials go hand in hand in an ideal nation.
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