Question 5 of 12intermediate⚖️ EvaluateEssay5 marks

Do you think we, as a society, have achieved all the ideals of the Constitution? If not, what can we each do as citizens to move our country closer to these ideals?

Correct Answer

As a society, India has made significant progress towards constitutional ideals but has not fully achieved all of them.

On the positive side, India has maintained a democratic system with regular elections, an independent judiciary, and fundamental rights for citizens. Universal adult franchise has been successfully implemented.

However, challenges remain in areas like social equality (caste-based discrimination still exists), gender equality (women face discrimination and violence), economic inequality (gap between rich and poor), and communal harmony. Environmental protection and preservation of heritage need more attention.

As citizens, we can contribute by:

  1. Following Fundamental Duties — abiding by the Constitution, respecting the National Flag and Anthem.

  2. Protecting and improving the natural environment.

  3. Valuing and preserving our composite cultural heritage.

  4. Treating all fellow citizens as equals regardless of caste, religion, or gender.

  5. Striving towards excellence in individual and collective activities.

  6. Ensuring education for all children.

  7. Participating actively in the democratic process by voting and engaging with governance issues.

Exercise: Questions and activities | Q: 6 | (Page Page 19)
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Explanation

The chapter lists Fundamental Duties on page 14 and discusses the ideals in the Preamble including Justice, Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity. The Directive Principles represent goals the government should try to achieve. The question encourages students to reflect on the gap between constitutional ideals and reality, and to think about their role as citizens in fulfilling these ideals.

Solution Steps

  1. India has made significant progress but has not fully achieved all constitutional ideals

  2. Democratic system with regular elections, independent judiciary, fundamental rights, and universal adult franchise are positive achievements

  3. Challenges remain in social equality, gender equality, economic inequality, communal harmony, and environmental protection

  4. Citizens should follow Fundamental Duties and respect the Constitution, National Flag and Anthem

  5. Citizens should protect and improve the natural environment

  6. Citizens should value and preserve composite cultural heritage

  7. Citizens should treat all fellow citizens as equals regardless of caste, religion, or gender

  8. Citizens should strive towards excellence in individual and collective activities

  9. Citizens should ensure education for all children

  10. Citizens should participate actively in the democratic process by voting and engaging with governance

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