Question

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below:

i) One of the great values of punctuality is that it gives discipline to life. We have to

get up in time.

We have to do things at the appointed time. All these entail certain amount of

sacrifice. It dispels laziness and removes our ‘take-it-easy attitude’. A disciplined

person always gets recognition and social acceptance. He is wanted and

appreciated. Therefore, punctuality can make us socially acceptable people.

ii) Another significant merit of punctuality is that it provides ample time to do our

work correctly and properly. Doing things hurriedly or haphazardly can have

disastrous consequences. When we do things in time there is every chance that

they end up as fine works.

iii) The virtue of punctuality is said to be the key to success. Look at the great world

leaders who have achieved fame and success. Punctuality was their hallmark.

They kept their promises. Punctuality is a virtue that is appreciated by all.

Washington once took his secretary to task for being late. The secretary laid the

blame upon his watch. Washington reported: “Then, Sir either you must get a

new watch or I must get a new secretary.” People like them are ideals whom we

should follow in earnest.

iv) When individuals are not punctual they cause a lot of inconvenience to others.

People have to wait for them and waste their valuable time. Want of punctuality

reveals want of culture and is discourteous to the person we fail. Unpunctuality

invites trouble and worry. History is full of cases which show that lack of

punctuality has caused defeat, loss of kingdom and golden opportunities. It is said

that Napoleon lost the battle of Waterloo in 1815 because one of his generals

came late. Many people lose good opportunities of job or promotion when they

reach late for appointment.

v) All of us are not born with the virtue of punctuality. We have to cultivate it

painstakingly. Only constant vigil and practice can implant this virtue. It calls for

great deal of sacrifice. It calls for courage to root out laziness and the ‘take-it easy

attitude’. It demands a disciplined life. That is why very few individuals have the

virtue of punctuality. But, know it for certain that it is the surest way to success.
Read the given questions and write the answer in about 30-40 words:


(a) What is the writer’s concern in this passage?

(b) What would be the consequences of not maintaining punctuality in your

work?

(c) Give some examples to show that lack of punctuality has caused trouble

and worry?

(d) How did the great world leaders achieve fame and success in their life?

1.2 On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer the following:


(a) A disciplined person always gets:

i) recognition

ii) social acceptance

iii) work done correctly and property

iv) all of the above

(b) If you are not disciplined, you will:

i) Work hurriedly or haphazardly

ii) You will be punctual

iii) be appreciated by people

iv) none of the above

(c) Give one word for ‘to keep a strict watch’. (para 5)​

Answer 1

Answer:

a) 4

b) 1

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