Question

A. UNSEEN PASSAGE:
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Read the given passage given below and answer the question that follow
The culture of nuclear families is in fashion. Parents are often heard complaining about
the difficulties in bringing up children complaining about the difficulties in bringing up
children these days. Too much of freedom in demand, too much independence over
night parties, excessive extravagance, splurging pocket money, no time for studies and
family all this is a common cry of such familles Aren't parents, themselves, responsible
for this pitiful state? The basic need of a growing youth is the family, love, attention and
bonding along with moral values. One should not forget that "charity begins at home
Independence and individuality both need to be respected, in order to maintain the
sanctity of family. Children, today are to be handled with tact in order to bridge the ever
widening generation gap. Only the reasonable demands need to be fulfilled, as there are
too many expenses to be met and top many social obligations to be taken care of by the
parents. Our forefathers lived happily in joint families. Children loved to live with their
cousins, learnt to adjust within means. There never exists the concept of old-age homes.
There was deep respect for family elders and love, care and concern for the youngsters
Even the minor family differences were solved amicably.
1. Mention any two major common concerns of a nuclear family
2. Who, according to the passage, are responsible for them?
3. Explain the expression "Charity begins at home".
4. Describe the atmosphere in joint families
5. Which word in the passage means "Holiness of Life?"
BLITERATURE SECTION: (30)​

Answer 1

Answer:

1.two major common concerns of a nuclear family are:

too much of freedom in demand

and no time for study and family.

2.according to the passage parents are responsible fr them.

3.charity begins at home expresses the thought of being kind and understanding the necessities at home.

4.In joint families,Children loved to live with their

cousins, learnt to adjust within means.

5.