Question

Every responsible citizen adds to the strength of the nation. Explain with one example.
In 120 to 150 words.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Qualities of a good citizen

A good citizen is one who is a good person. There seems to be no scope for differentiating between the two - for a weak or a bad person cannot be a good citizen and it holds true the other way round also. It is a man's everyday behavior and his everyday virtues which count and contribute to his character. A good citizen is one whose behavior is consistent with the canons of self-respect and social justice and he should be reliable both in peace and war.

The first and foremost quality asked of a good citizen is patriotism. He should have a genuine love for his country and should have a sense of involvement in its day to day affairs, in its economic policies and its international relationships. All this cannot be achieved overnight: it is the product of a good training and a good heritage and various other factors contribute towards patriotic feelings. The first among these is the right kind of upbringing. If a child hears only stories of betrayal and listens to a discussion of the various methods of making easy money, he is unlikely to imbibe any good qualities. The hand that rocks the cradle shapes the world. Honesty, integrity and self-respect are the qualities that can only be nurtured at home. These form the foundation of good citizenship.

Answer 2

Patriotism is the first and foremost characteristic requested by a decent person. He will have a deep passion for his country and be interested in his day-to-day life, in his economic policies and in his foreign ties.

Explanation:

• One who is a decent individual is a good guy. There appears to be no room for differentiating between the two-it can not be a decent guy with a poor or a terrible individual and that often remains valid the opposite way round. It is the ordinary actions of a man and his personal values that count and lead to his character.
• A good citizen is one whose conduct is compatible with the canons of self-respect and social justice and in both peace and war he will be trustworthy.