Question

English
Class-10 Full mark: 40
Unit fest
Time:
Unit-1
(Reading)
1 Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:
The culture of nuclear families is in fashion. Parents are often heard containing about the
difficulties in bringing up children these days. Too much of freedom in demand, too much
independence;over night parties, excessive extravagance, splorging pocket money; no time for
studies and family all this is a common cry for such families. Aren't parents, themselves,
responsible for this pititul 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 was perfect harmony between the generations. There never existed-
the concept of old-age homes. There was deep respect for the family elders and love, care and
concern for the youngsters. Even the minor family differences were solved amicably.
Answer the following questions:5x1=5
1. Mention any two major common concern 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'?​

Answer 1

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Children loved to live with their cousins, learnt.

adjust within means. There was perfect harmony between the generations. There never existed-