Question

Q.1 = Read the following passage and answer the questions.


The culture of nuclear families is in fashion. Parents are often heard 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 families. 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 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.


(4+1=5) 5 points


Questions:


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’ ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Answer 1: Two major concerns parents have had concerning nuclear families are that there is too much independence and too much freedom in demand for the children.

Answer 2: According to the passage, the parents are responsible for this pitiful state.

Answer 3: 'Charity begins at home' means that we must first take care of and help our own family before helping others.

Answer 4: The atmosphere in join families is very amicable and loving. Even small disputes are very rare and easily solved.

Answer 5: Sanctity means 'holiness of life'.