Read the following passage carefully and then answer the questions that follow. 1×5=5
Trees give shade for the benefit of others, and while they themselves stand in the sun and endure the scorching
heat, they produce the fruit by which others profit. The character or a good man is like that of trees. What is the
use of this perishable body, if no use of it is for the benefit of mankind ? Sandalwood - the more it is rubbed, the
more scent does yield. Gold -- the more it is burnt, the more brightly does it shine. The men who are noble au
heart do not lose these qualities even in losing their lives. What matters whether men praise them or not. What
difference does it make whether riches abide with them or not? What does it signify whether they die at this
moment or whether their lives are prolonged ? Happen what may, those who tread the right path will not set
foot on any other. Life itself is unprofitable to a man who does not live for others. Those who lay down their
lives for others will assuredly dwell forever in a world of bliss.
(a) What do trees do for us? (b) What is the similarity between trees and good men ?
(c) What kind of life is unprofitable ? (d) What lesson can we learn from sandalwood and gold ?
(e) What does a noble person remain indifferent to?
Answers
Answer:
a)Trees give shade for the benefit of others, and while they themselves stand in the sun and endure the scorching heat, they produce the fruit by which others profit
b)The character or a good man is like that of trees
c)Life itself is unprofitable to a man who does not live for others. Those who lay down their
lives for others will assuredly dwell forever in a world of bliss
d)Sandalwood - the more it is rubbed, the
more scent does yield. Gold -- the more it is burnt, the more brightly does it shine.
e)The men who are noble heart do not lose these qualities even in losing their lives. What matters whether men praise them or not. What difference does it make whether riches abide with them or not? What does it signify whether they die at thismoment or whether their lives are prolonged ? Happen what may, those who tread the right path will not set