Question

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow- 2x5=10
Patriotism is an old concept, as old perhaps as the earliest of humans civilizations. But all through the history of mankind, it has been narrowly understood. Today people have begun to realise that patriotism is an essential part of human instinct.

Patriotism has its negative sides particularly when it exceeds its proper bounds. People who think their own country to be the best and are blind to its weaknesses are not patriots at all.

We are the members of a large human family and so cannot neglect our duties and responsibilities towards it. Our love for the country should be conditioned by respect for the whole community. Narrow prejudice can do nothing except to bring misfortune. In trying to overlook others’ interest in the modern world, we harm our own.

Patriotism should be tempered with reason so that it may not be an evil.
Q6: Today what is the belief of people regarding patriotism?
2 points
(A) It is narrowly understood
(B) It is not needed
(C) It is a part of human instinct
(D) None of the above.
Q7: Which type of the people can be categorised as patriots?
2 points
(A) Those who think others’ country greater than their own
(B) Those who think their own country to be the best in spite of its weaknesses
(C) Those who keep a neutral attitude towards their country
(D) Those whose love for the country is conditioned by respect for the entire community.
Q8: Narrow prejudices always bring
2 points
(A) misfortune
(B) good opportunity
(C) good luck
(D) huge amount of money.
Q9: Patriotism is an evil when it is
2 points
(A) tempered with reason
(B) not tempered with reason
(C) beyond narrow feelings
(d) None of the above.
Q10: The word in the passage means opposite to positive
2 points
Section- B (Literature​

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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1) (C) It is a part of human instinct

2) (D) Those whose love for the country is conditioned by respect for the entire community.

3) (A) misfortune

4) (B) not tempered with reason

5) negative