Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow. In the future, if we want a happier humanity, a happy world, we must tackle the root of the problem. Of course the economy and political power are also causes. But the ultimate cause lies within the human mind. Every human action, verbal or physical, even minor actions, have some motivation. Proper motivation or proper development is an important factor. Thus, if intelligence is accompanied with human affection and compassion, what I call human feeling, then it is very useful. If society’s moral values and standards of behaviour become negative, each of us will suffer. Therefore, the intentions of an individual are very much related to the interests of society. There is a definite correlation. The educational system and family life are two very important areas. In the educational field, one has to take care not only of the brain, but also of one’s spiritual development. I say "spiritual development" not in a religious sense but simply in the sense of having a good and compassionate heart. If one has a compassionate heart, it automatically brings inner strength and allows for less fear and less doubt. Subsequently, one becomes happier and more open-minded, thus making more friends in society. (Source: The Transformed Mind, His Holiness, The Dalai Lama) Q.1. According to His Holiness, the Dalai Lama what should we do if we want a happier humanity? Q.2. Where does the ultimate cause of the problem lie? Q.3. "What I call human feeling, then ‘it’ is very useful." What is ‘it’ referred to here? Q.4. Why does the Dalai Lama say that proper motivation is important? Q.5. Why is there a requirement of correlation between the intention of an individual and the interest of society? Q.6. What does His Holiness, the Dalai Lama mean by "spiritual development"? Q.7. A compassionate heart brings— (a) __________________________________________________ (b) __________________________________________________ (c) __________________________________________________ . class 10 English workbook
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1. if we want a happier humanity, a happy world, we must tackle the root of the problem.Of course the economy and political power are also causes. But the ultimate cause lies within the human mind.
2.the ultimate cause lies within the human mind. Every human action, verbal or physical, even minor actions, have some motivation. Proper motivation or proper development is an important factor. Thus, if intelligence is accompanied with human affection and compassion, what I call human feeling, then it is very useful. If society’s moral values and standards of behaviour become negative, each of us will suffer. Therefore, the intentions of an individual are very much related to the interests of society.
3. ‘it’ is referred to Intelligence .
4.Proper motivation or proper development is an important factor. Thus, if intelligence is accompanied with human affection and compassion, what I call human feeling, then it is very useful. If society’s moral values and standards of behaviour become negative, each of us will suffer. Therefore, the intentions of an individual are very much related to the interests of society.
5.Proper motivation or proper development is an important factor. Thus, if intelligence is accompanied with human affection and compassion, what I call human feeling, then it is very useful. If society’s moral values and standards of behaviour become negative, each of us will suffer. Therefore, the intentions of an individual are very much related to the interests of society. There is a definite correlation.
6. The educational system and family life are two very important areas. In the educational field, one has to take care not only of the brain, but also of one’s spiritual development. He says "spiritual development" not in a religious sense but simply in the sense of having a good and compassionate heart. If one has a compassionate heart, it automatically brings inner strength and allows for less fear and less doubt. Subsequently, one becomes happier and more open-minded, thus making more friends in society.
7. a. inner strength b. happiness c.open mindedness