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What can social science do to strengthen national integration? Choose the correct option. I. Social Science can sensitize learners to the importance of national unity II. Social Science can teach about the valued symbols of national identity and unity III. Social Science can impart a historical perspective to the issue

What can social science do to strengthen national integration? Choose the correct option. I. Social Science can sensitize learners to the importance of national unity II. Social Science can teach about the valued symbols of national identity and unity III. Social Science can impart a historical perspective to the issue Correct Answer I, II and III

Social Science can be effective in promoting harmony in between individuals in the society by making the individuals aware about the way the society functions, why is unity important at a national level, the economic and social condition in the society, issues like casteism and discrimination on the basis of religion can be sensitively understood. Social sciences are considered very powerful discipline for inculcating the spirit of national unity and integrity: 

  • It can sensitize the learners to the importance of national unity, impart historical perspective to the issue and teach about the valued symbols of national identity and unity.
  • The National Policy on Education (1986) states that India’s common cultural heritage, history of India’s freedom movement, the constitutional obligations and other content essential to nurture national identity can create a feeling of belongingness among the learners.
  • Teaching of national history and national geography will develop an intimate understanding of the country.
  • Social sciences must shoulder the responsibility of discussing and promoting national integration among the learners.

Hence, we conclude that all the above points are true about social science in the context of national integration.

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