Question

Q1. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.




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.





a) Mention any two major common concerns of a nuclear family.

b) Who, according to the passage, are responsible for them?

c) Explain the expression 'charity begins at home'.

d) Describe the atmosphere in joint families.

e) Which word in the passage means 'Holiness of life' ?​

Answer 1

The correct answers in accordance to passage are -

a) The two main concerns of a nuclear family are -

• No time for children's studies and family.
• Too much independence.

b) According to passage, the parents are themselves responsible.

c) The expression refers to, the parents not forgetting that it is in giving that other receives.

d) In a joint family, the children receive a more friendly atmosphere and can easily learn to adjust with what facilities are available.

e) The word sanctity means the Holiness of Life.

Answer 2

Answer:

1. Too much of freedom in demand, too much independence; over nightlparties; excessive extravagance, splurging pocket money; no time for studies and family all this is a common.
2. according to the passage,parents are responsible for them.
3. The parents should not forget that it is in giving that one receives.
4. in joint families, children get a friendly atmosphere and they also learn to adjust within mean.
5. 'Sanctity' word in the passage means 'Holiness of life' .