During our growing up years, we as children were taught–both at home and school—to worship the photos and idols of the Gods of our respective religions. When we grew a little older, we were told to read holy books like the Bhagwad Gita, the Bible and the Quran; we were told that there are a lot of life lessons to be learnt from these holy books. We were then introduced to stories from our mythologies which taught us about ethics and morality—what is good and what is bad. I also learnt to be respectful towards my parents who made my life comfortable with their hard work and love and care, and my teachers who guided me to become a good student and a responsible citizen.No wonder that besides the scriptures in many cultures, nature is also worshipped. The message that we get is to save our environment and maintain ecological balance. People are taught to live in harmony with nature and recognize that there is God in all aspects of nature. Find out the meaning of the following words from the passage: 1. Idols (a) image (b) unknown (c) beloved 2. ethics (a) belief (b) evil (c) standard 3. comfortable (a) trouble (b) convenient (c) useful 4.responsible (a) engaged (b) accountable (c) excused 5. recognize (a) verify (b) refuse (c) identify 2. Answer in one sentence: 1. What are we taught in our childhood and growing years? 2. Why should we respect our parents and teachers? 3. What message do we get when we worship nature?
Answers
The answers have been listed as follows :-
(i) MCQs
1. Idols : (a) image
2. ethics : (c) standard
3. comfortable : (b) convenient
4.responsible : (b) accountable
5. recognize : (c) identify
(ii) Short Questions
1. In our childhood and growing years, we were taught to worship the photos and idols of the deities belonging to our own religion, at school as well as at home.
2. We respect our parents and teachers because they are our elders, and ideas and actions are only meant for the betterment of their children.
3. The message conveyed from the worship of nature is the protection of the environment and maintaining the ecological equilibrium, for the sake of all kinds of life which dwell on this planet.
Answer:
1. Idols - image
2. Ethics - standard
3. Comfortable - convenient
4. Responsible - accountable
5. Recognize - identify
1. In our childhood and growing years we are taught to worship the photos and idols of the Gods of our own religions. We are told to read holy books like the Bhagwad Gita, the Bible and the Quran. And there are lot of lessons to learn.
2. We should respect our parents and teachers because parents make our livese comfortable with their hard work and love and care and teachers guide us to be a good student and a responsible citizen.
3. The message that we get is to save our environment and maintain ecological balance and there is God in all aspects of nature .