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Q. 3 Read the following passage and make notes on it. Give a suitable title and summary too.
Leadership does not exist without followership. A leader has to be accepted by the group which the
former is supposed to lead. To gain acceptability the leader should gain faith of the group. The
strength of character exhibited by leaders makes them dear to their followers. A leader is one who
effectively inspires followers to achieve worthwhile things. What character of the leader motivates
the followers? It is not pomp and show nor flattery nor sanctioning more incentives. Flattery is
unrealistic and cannot serve as a long term motivational tool. Simplicity is the key to leadership.
When the leader is simple, he is counted as one belonging to the group. That's enough to motivate
people. A leader needs to assume the role of the guide. He has to have a positive attitude,
knowledge, good communication skills and confidence. The leader shapes people and moulds
character. To achieve this, the leader should maintain equanimity. It is keeping oneself poised and
balanced at all times,
Question:
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1. Make notes on the basis of comprehension of the passage. Supply a suitable title.
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Answer 1

Explanation:

(i) Leadership

(a) Essentials for leadership

(i) Followership

(ii) Acceptable to the gap

(iii) Should cause emotive impact on group members

(b) Qualities of a leader

(i) Strength of character

(ii) Simplicity

(iii) Motivation

(iv) Should assume the role of a guide

(c) Role of a leader

(i) Shape people & mould character.

(ii) Maintain equanimity

• Keeping oneself balanced. I poised at all times.

(iii) mould his followers with his frame of mind.

(ii) Summary It is essential for leadership to have followers. A leader must be acceptable by the group which he leads. He should cause emotive impact on the members of the group. A leader should have many qualities which include strength of character, simplicity, motivational spirit and above all, he should have the ability to guide his followers. It is his duty to shape people and mould their character. He should keep himself balanced and poised at all time and should have the quality to mould his followers with his frame of mind.

Answer 2

Answer:

Leadership (a) Essentials for leadership (i) Followership (ii) Acceptable to the gap (iii) Should cause emotive impact on group members (b) Qualities of a leader (i) Strength of character (ii) Simplicity (iii) Motivation (iv) Should assume the role of a guide (c) Role of a leader (i) Shape people & mould character. (ii) Maintain equanimity • Keeping oneself balanced. I poised at all times. (iRead more on Sarthaks.com - https://www.sarthaks.com/218079/basis-reading-above-passage-make-notes-points-only-using-abbreviations-wherever-necessary