Schools and religious institutions also play a role in inculcating values. Elaborate.

Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators;

6. Schools and religious institutions also play a role in inculcating values. Elaborate. (150 words)

Difficulty level: Easy

Reference: Insights on India

Why the question:

The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and mentioned as part of Mission-2023 Secure timetable.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about the importance of schools and religious institutions in inculcating values.

Directive word: 

Elaborate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the context. You must be defining key terms wherever appropriate and substantiate with relevant associated facts.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction: 

Begin by defining values.

Body:

In the first part, write about the role of schools in inculcating – individual values, relationship values, etc. Cite examples to substantiate.

Next, write about the role of religious institutions in inculcating – religious values, societal values etc. Cite examples to substantiate.

Conclusion:

Conclude by summarising.