UPSC Mains 2014 · GS IV · Q2(a) · 10 marks · 150 words

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.

हिन्दी में

रक्षा सेवाओं के सन्दर्भ में, ‘देशभक्ति’ राष्ट्र की रक्षा करने में अपना जीवन उत्सर्ग करने तक की तत्परता की अपेक्षा करती है। आपके अनुसार, दैनिक असैनिक जीवन में देशभक्ति का क्या तात्पर्य है? उदाहरण प्रस्तुत करते हुए इसको स्पष्ट कीजिए और अपने उत्तर के पक्ष में तर्क दीजिए।

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Toppers wrote this one in a test series: “Patriotism can hold different meanings for different people, often shaped by personal experiences and convictions. What does patriotism mean to you? Explain narrating incidents from your life when you exhibited patriotism.”

Aayushi BansalAIR 7 · CSE 2024 · 116 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening · a definition

Patriotism is the utmost dedication towards nation. Nation comes before everyone including self's life.

Body · points

Meaning of patriotism to me

(1) Upholding my duty towards nation in all respects - civic, social, economic, political etc. → civic - follow rules on road → political - participate in governance

(2) Respecting rights of fellow citizens & duty towards them (fundamental duties - Art 51A)

(3) Nation above self & family & everyone.

Incidents from life

  • Remembering the noble ideals of freedom struggle & freedom fighters.

  • Respecting national symbols whole-heartedly.

  • Aiming to be part of civil administrative service to serve the nation.

Close · a summary

Patriotism is a virtue which has a true sense of loyalty, duty & devotion.

2 more toppers’ answers to this question, part by part, and how they all approached it: open the question.

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) Examination 2014, General Studies Paper IV, Q2(a). The paper on upsc.gov.in. Themes and links to toppers’ answers are by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.