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प्रश्न
Write your views/opinions in brief on the following topic.
Liberty, equality, and fraternity lead to an ideal nation.
उत्तर
Liberty, equality, and fraternity are considered the trinity of democracy. Liberty gives impetus for progress, equality ensures equal opportunities, and contentment and fraternity provide a healthy atmosphere and solidarity in times of distress. These three essentials go hand in hand in an ideal nation.
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