Question

Write a precis of the following Power is not to be measured in terms of an individual person's capacity for physical exertion. It is the capacity to achieve. The forceful sweeping current of water in flooded river is irresistible one shudders to even think of its destructiveness. But isn't human being who builds a bridge acrose this destructive mass of water more powerful than it ? Man has been able to harness the forces of nature and use them for his own benefit. His success is found on his gasp of the laws of nature. There is power in mind, in water, in fire. A man sitting at the steering wheel of a vehicle has a great storehouse of energy and power at his disposal. But if he lacks the knowledge of how a vehicle is driven, he is utterly helpless. The secret of power of all the people lies in their knowledge​

Answer 1

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• The precis of the given passage will be -

What is power?

• Power must be unassessed as individual's physical effort capability but as ability to succeed. An unstoppable water rush in flooded river is devastating making one tremble, similarly, humans construct a bridge more supreme than water rush.
• Man harnessed natural forces and exploited them to advantage. The success is based on understanding of natural power rules like intellect, water, and fire.
• A person driving occupies power reservoir at his disposal. However, if he does not understand car operating, he is completely useless. Knowledge is the secret to everyone's power.