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resource for your country by studying well and becoming
well-disciplined with good morality. You can help to protect
public properties like temples, monasteries, mosques, taps,
bridges, street lamps and development activities, aware
people against corruption and existing social evils and
other malpractices of the nation.

Sukriti : I heard about nationality, what is it ma'am?

Prof. Sharma : The word nationality is derived from the word nation. It is
the psychological feelings or sentiments of the people living
in the particular nation. Their love, affection, patriotism is
seen through various ways. This feeling is called nationality.
Nationality is our identification.
Surakshya : How do our ancestors protect the sovereignty of the
country?

Prof. Sharma : Our country was united by great king Prithivi Narayan
Shah. He is known as the 'Father of the Nation.' Our brave
warriors Amar Singh Thapa,
Bhakti Thapa, Balabhadra
Kunwar, etc. fought bravely
to defend our nation during
Anglo-Nepal War. Our
great martyrs Shukra
Raj Shashtri, Gangalal.
Shrestha, Dharma Bhakta
Mathema and Dasharath
Chand fought against the
democracy in the country.
They sacrificed their life to
give comfort and freedom to
us. In this way our ancestors
Nepalese war against British Emperor protected the sovereignty,
independence and identity
of the country.
We live in Nepal and our nationality is Nepali. It is our
identity. The unique art, culture, tradition, lifestyle,
natural resources are our valuable heritage. We have great
respect towards our national anthem, national dress and
constitution, national emblem, etc. which enhance the glory
of our nation. Therefore what are we doing for the nation
and what kind of feelings we have towards our nation that
is called nationality.

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