Question

Read the following statements:
(i) National Anthem and National Flag are the symbols of India's unity.
(ii) National Integration is declared as the country's primary goal.
(iii) The special feature of the country is unity in diversity.
Which of the above statements are correct?

• A. (i), (ii) and (iii) are true
• B. (i) and (ii) are true but (iii) is false
• C. (i) is true but (ii) and (iii) are false
• D. (i), (ii) and (iii) are false

Answer 1

The correct option is A (i), (ii) and (iii) are true

The Fundamental Duties of the Constitution mandate that it shall be the duty of every citizen of India —

To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem. The National Integration Council originated in a conference convened by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in September–October 1961. The purpose was to find ways to counter problems that were dividing the country including attachment to specific communities, castes, religions, and languages. The most often noticed feature of Indian society is “Unity in Diversity”. This phrase celebrates how India has been stronger by welcoming various cultural, social and ethnic elements. It also transcends the notion of accommodation without assimilation has been the key feature of Indian civilization. Hence, Option A is correct. Among the rest, Option B denies unity in diversity, C denies integration and unity in diversity. D denies all three statements. Since the denial of any of the statements is against the spirit of the Constitution, these are incorrect.