Question

UNSEEN (SET No. 8)
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FM: 28
Q No 3) Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:
Life is a struggle. We live in deeds and not in years. If we rest, we rust. If we work, we shine like
jewels. Adventures are the essence of life, but action also brings contemplation. Proper action
needs proper initiative. Napoleon took the wrong initiative and brought about the downfall of
France. Proper action is always taken by the wise persons. The wise persons always foreshadow
the hardships to execute the policy. They become passive when they forecast that their efforts are
at stake. All great leaders and deplomats take steps keeping in view their reputation.
We should strike when the iron is hot. Some persons take the steps haphazardly with the
result that they lose opportunity and thus they are treated as fools. Angels are wise people and are
very particuar about their action. It has been the aim of all philosophers to understand the world.
After understanding they move very gradually and not like fools who plung into the situation
without contemplation. Mr. Ayub Khan under Bhutto's influence plunged into war with India
inflicting destruction to humanity. Our Prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri gauged the situation.
He responded to the challenge of Pakistan and won the battle. Fools always meddle with the
situation without bringing about any change, but wise persons judge the matter and take
appropriate action
A. Choose the correct answers from the given alternatives to complete the following sentences: 1X 6 = 6
1) We shine like jewels as we
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a) rest, b) play, c) work, d) sleep.
i) The downfall of France was brought about by Napoleon
a) Mr. Ayub Khan, b) Napoleon, c) Lal Bahadur Shastri, d) Mr. Bhutto.
iit) We should strike the iron when it is
hot.​

Answer 1

Answer:

1) a) if we rest

2)b)napoleon took the wrong initative

Answer 2

1) We shine like jewels as we - c) work

i) The downfall of France was brought about by - b) Napoleon

ii) We should strike the iron when it is - hot

Explanation:

1. Life is a constant struggle. We live in deeds, not years. We rust when we rest. We shine like jewels when we work.
2. Napoleon took the wrong initiative, which led to France's demise. Wise people always take appropriate action. The wise always foresee the difficulties in carrying out the policy.
3. All great leaders and diplomats make decisions with their reputation in mind. When the iron is hot, we should strike.