Q.1. Read the passage given-below and answer the questions that follow (05)
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; overnight 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.
Questions
(1 x 5 = 5)
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'?
Answers
Answer:
1. too much independence; overnight parties
2. Parents are responsible
3. It means - whether it's good or bad culture
It begins right at the home.
4. 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.
5. sanctity of family
Answer: 1. too much independence; overnight parties
2. Parents are responsible
3. It means - whether it's good or bad culture
It begins right at the home.
4. 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.
5. sanctity of family
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