Question

Associations play an important role in fostering ______________.

• A. National outlook
• B. Civic consciousness
• C. Both A and B
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both A and B

Associations develop national outlook. It develops a sense of national identity, as when one group of culturally related people agree not to fight each other because they perceive they have more in common with each other than they have with outside forces which threaten them. Moreover, it is through associations only that its member's share varied views and discuss on different national issues, which help them foster national view.

Associations plays an important role in developing civic consciousness also. Thus, to promote civic consciousness, a community needs to create places and occasions for civic engagement, and this can be done by forming associations. Civic consciousness means being aware of the community and how you as an individual, might be able to help. People's in associations share similar characteristics, and collectively have a sense of unity.