Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions :-
Character is destiny. Character is that on which the destiny of a nation is
built. One cannot have a great nation with men of small character. We must
have young men and women who look upon others as the living image of
themselves as our Shastras have so often declared. But whether in public life
or student life, we cannot reach great heights, if we are lacking in character.
We can’t climb the mountain when the ground at our feet is crumbling.
When the very basis of our structure is shaky how can we reach the heights
we have set before ourselves? We must all have humility. Here is a country
which we are all interested in building up for whatever service we take up, we
should not care for what we receive.
We should know how much we can put into that service. That should be
the principle which should animate our young men and women. Ours is a great
country, we have had for centuries a great history. The whole of the East
reflects our culture.
Answer the following questions:
(i) What is the passage about?
(ii) What kind of young men and women must we have?
(iii) How can we reach the great heights we have set before ourselves?
(iv) The whole of east reflects our.......................
(v) Why is ours a great country?
Answers
Answer:
1) Character
2)we must have young women and men who look upon others as the living image of themselves as our Shastras have so often declared.
3) We almost must have humility and good character.
4) .... culture
5)Coz we have had fir centuries a great history
i) Values and Humility ii) Sensitive iii) Will Power iv) Culture v) Strong Character of People
The passage enumerates the ideals of the nation.
i) The passage is about being upright people and respecting our own culture. It is about standing by our values and being good individuals for the greater good of our nation.
ii) Our men and women should be aware of everyone around them and should be introspective in nature. They should reflect with ease and be able to connect with those around them.
iii) We can achieve our dreams and goals by willpower and strength. We should be able to withhold from giving into temptations. Staying focused is important.
iv) refer to the last line of the passage. It says that The whole of the east reflects our culture. Quote this line to fill the blank.
v) As written in the start of the passage, great countries are made by strong characters. When everyone in a country has strong morals, the country is bound to thrive.