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Read the passage given below carefully and answer the questions that follow
follow (12)
1. Ila person pursues anything in life with firm determination and persistent
then nothing in this world can stop that person from achieving what he has
This is a time-tested saying and is cent percent correct. When a person h
rcent correct. When a person has the will and
hurdles and obstacles. Even if the task seems impossible it can be achi
e also finds ways and means to overcome all
persistent hard work. One should not be discouraged in the la
circumstances and adverse situations. One should not lose hope when the pala
Quicult. Will power of a person should be insurmountable and invincible.
greatest moving force in the world. The possessor of strong will wins han
of his life,
2. History is replete with such instances where people have overco
obstacles within and in the outer world to achieve success. People
es where people have overcome all sorts of
Mussolini too shook the entire political scenario of Europe by their
d to achieve success. People like Hitler and
Napoleon never believed in the occurrence and existence of the word impos
3. Nothing is unattainable in this world if there is a firm determination and a w
heart. People with a strong mind and a firm heart can never be moved even by the
strongest and the most ferocious of storms in their lives. They, unlike the
weak-minded, do not believe in destiny, luck and fortune. They create their own
fortune, make their own destiny and mould their luck with their efforts. Even if they
fail, they face failure with courage and dignity.
4. Many students from underprivileged section of society top in competitive exams with
their indomitable spirit and never give up attitude. Our former President APJ Abdul
Kalam used to sell newspapers in childhood, while current Prime Minister Nexendra
Modi worked in a tea-stall. They are what they are today, only due to their
perseverance and ambition
5. A man of weak will and dampened enthusiasm can never achieve his goals. If a person
gets discouraged easil, or wavers from pursuing his goal in the face of difficulties and
challenges, then he can't achieve success. Success cannot be achieved in a single day.
One has to work hard daily and burn the midnight oil for days together to achieve
one's goal and fulfil one's dream.
6. A strong resolution and sustained endeavour can lead a person to his aims. No
obstacles can stand in the way of a person armed with firm determination and strong
will.
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A. 0:1 the basis of your reading of the passage, answer the following questions in 30-40
words each.
(2 X 4 = 8)
(i) 'Where there is a will, there is a way'? Explain.
(ii) What is the greatest moving force in the world? Why?
(iii) In what ways are the people with a strong mind different from the weak-minded
people?
(iv) How can we attain success?
B. On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer the following questions. (1 x 4 =4)
a) The word ........... is an antonym of 'conquerable'.
(ii) The word in ‘para 3' means the same as 'brutal', is ...........
(iii) Which word in 'para 5' is the synonym of 'weakı ned?
(a) Discouraged 3) Dampened (c) Perseverance (d) Sustained
(iv) The word in 'para 6' which means the same as 'something that obstructs progress"
is ........
(a) obstacle (b) resolution ) stand in the way (d) hurdle​

Answer 1

Answer:

resolution

Explanation:

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