UPSC Mains 2024 · GS IV · Q3(b) · 10 marks · 150 words

Given below are three quotations of great thinkers. What do each of these quotations convey to you in the present context ? “Faith is of no avail in the absence of strength. Faith and strength, both are essential to accomplish any great work.” — Sardar Patel

हिन्दी में

महान विचारकों के तीन उद्धरण नीचे दिए गए हैं। वर्तमान संदर्भ में, प्रत्येक उद्धरण आपको क्या संप्रेषित करता है ? “शक्ति के अभाव में विश्वास का कोई लाभ नहीं है। किसी भी महान कार्य को पूरा करने के लिए विश्वास और शक्ति दोनों ही आवश्यक हैं।” — सरदार पटेल

Indian Thinkers

How a topper answered it

Komal PuniaAIR 6 · CSE 2024 · 138 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening · a definition

Faith refers to strong beliefs which one person perceives to be morally true.

faith is of no evil in absence of strength-

Body · points

  1. faith is inner dimension while strength is outer manifestation.

  2. faith alone is not harmful without strength as-

  • Eg. A person's faith is his religious superiority but w/o any action, it doesn't do harm.
  1. faith is limited to individual understanding. It is not harmful till it becomes a propaganda.

faith and strength: essential to accomplish great work

(1) to convert words into actions -

eg. Dasrath Manjhi carved road out of mountain due to both faith & hardwork.

(2) achieving a vision is possible only if one has strength

Close · a summary

eg. Sardar Patel integrated India by both persuasion & power.

In conclusion, menifestation of faith requires indomitable will and strength to accomplish great deeds.

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) Examination 2024, General Studies Paper IV, Q3(b). The paper on upsc.gov.in. Themes and links to toppers’ answers are by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.