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Question
Make a list of jobs which would give you an opportunity to help the society or serve the country. Also mention the different ways in which they can be beneficial to the people and also the country.
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Solution
- Joining the defence forces:
Protect the country’s border from external threat and ensure the safety of its citizens. - Social Worker:
Help distressed and underprivileged people to cope with difficult situations and issues in their lives Connect the people who seek help with the right organisations. - Firefighter:
First responders in not just fire disasters but also for other calamities occurring around us. - Police Officer:
Enforce the law and patrol the neighbourhood to ensure the safety of the community.
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