Comprehension
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below:
The Gita is not an aphoristic work; it is a great religious poem. The deeper you dive into it, the richer the meanings you get. It being meant for the people at large, there is pleasing repetition. With every age, the important word will carry new and expanding meanings. But its central teaching will never vary. The seeker is at liberty to extract from this treasure any meanings he likes so as to enable him to enforce in his life the central teaching.
Nor is the Gita a collection of do's and don'ts. What is lawful for one may be unlawful for another. What may be permissible at one time, or in one place, may not be so at another time, and in another place. Desire for fruit is the only universal prohibition. Desire lessness is obligatory.
The Gita has sung the praises of knowledge, but it is beyond the mere intellect. It is essentially addressed to the heart and capable of being understood by the heart. Therefore the Gita is not for those who have no faith. The author makes Krishna say:
"Do not entrust this treasure to him who is without sacrifice, without devotion without the desire for this teaching and who denies Me. On the other hand those who will give this precious treasure to My devotees will by the fact of this service assuredly reach Me. And those who, being free from malice, will with faith absorb this teaching, shall, having attained freedom, live where people of true merit go after death."
The Gita is not an aphoristic work; it is a great religious poem. The deeper you dive into it, the richer the meanings you get. It being meant for the people at large, there is pleasing repetition. With every age, the important word will carry new and expanding meanings. But its central teaching will never vary. The seeker is at liberty to extract from this treasure any meanings he likes so as to enable him to enforce in his life the central teaching.
Nor is the Gita a collection of do's and don'ts. What is lawful for one may be unlawful for another. What may be permissible at one time, or in one place, may not be so at another time, and in another place. Desire for fruit is the only universal prohibition. Desire lessness is obligatory.
The Gita has sung the praises of knowledge, but it is beyond the mere intellect. It is essentially addressed to the heart and capable of being understood by the heart. Therefore the Gita is not for those who have no faith. The author makes Krishna say:
"Do not entrust this treasure to him who is without sacrifice, without devotion without the desire for this teaching and who denies Me. On the other hand those who will give this precious treasure to My devotees will by the fact of this service assuredly reach Me. And those who, being free from malice, will with faith absorb this teaching, shall, having attained freedom, live where people of true merit go after death."
Question: 1
The Gita is \(\underline{\hspace{3cm}}\)
The Gita is \(\underline{\hspace{3cm}}\)
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The Gita is considered a philosophical and religious text rather than a mere aphoristic work.
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- an aphoristic work
- a great religious poem
- a patriotic song
- a great novel
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Understanding the context.
The passage describes the Gita as a great religious poem that gets richer as one delves deeper into it, with its central teaching remaining consistent.
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Question: 2
The Gita is important for \(\underline{\hspace{3cm}}\)
The Gita is important for \(\underline{\hspace{3cm}}\)
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The Gita is not restricted to a specific age group but appeals to all people, regardless of age.
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- The old people
- The children
- Every age, the people at large
- The young people
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The Correct Option is C
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Step 1: Analyzing the passage.
The passage mentions that the Gita is meant for everyone, especially the people at large, as it carries new and expanding meanings with every age.
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Question: 3
What do you understand by do's and don'ts in the extract?
What do you understand by do's and don'ts in the extract?
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The concept of do's and don'ts is about differentiating between permissible and impermissible actions based on various circumstances.
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- Work that should be done
- Work that should be observed
- Work that should not be done
- Work that should be done and work that should not be done
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The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Understanding the concept.
In the passage, 'do's and don'ts' refer to the actions that one should and should not take, emphasizing that actions can differ based on time, place, and context.
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Question: 4
According to Krishna, the Gita is only for those \(\underline{\hspace{3cm}}\)
According to Krishna, the Gita is only for those \(\underline{\hspace{3cm}}\)
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Faith is a core requirement for understanding spiritual texts like the Gita, as it opens the mind to deeper insights.
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- Who have faith
- Who have no faith
- Who have truth
- Who have no truth
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The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Analyzing Krishna's statement.
Krishna states that the teachings of the Gita are for those who have faith, as the Gita is a spiritual text that requires belief and trust to be fully understood.
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Question: 5
Opposite word of 'Malice' is \(\underline{\hspace{3cm}}\)
Opposite word of 'Malice' is \(\underline{\hspace{3cm}}\)
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To find the opposite of a word, consider its emotional or conceptual counterpart.
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- Criticism
- Ill-will
- Good will
- Hatred
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The Correct Option is C
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Step 1: Understanding the opposite.
'Malice' means ill-will or hatred, so its opposite would be 'Good will,' which signifies kindness and positive intentions towards others.
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Question: 6
Give the word from the passage that gives the meaning of 'Compulsory.'
Give the word from the passage that gives the meaning of 'Compulsory.'
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'Obligatory' is commonly used to indicate something that is mandatory or required.
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- Aphoristic
- Religious
- Obligatory
- Permissible
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The Correct Option is C
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Step 1: Identifying the word.
The passage uses the word 'obligatory' to refer to something that is compulsory, something that must be done or is required.
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Question: 7
Give the verb form of the word 'Prohibition.'
Give the verb form of the word 'Prohibition.'
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To find the verb form, look for the action associated with the noun, as in the case of 'prohibit' from 'prohibition.'
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- Prohibit
- Prohibiting
- Prohibited
- Prohibitively
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The Correct Option is A
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Step 1: Understanding the verb form.
'Prohibit' is the verb form of 'prohibition,' meaning to forbid or prevent something.
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Question: 8
Give the antonym of 'Poorer.'
Give the antonym of 'Poorer.'
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To find antonyms, look for words that express opposite meanings in terms of quantity or quality.
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- Deeper
- Richer
- Taller
- Shorter
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The Correct Option is B
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Step 1: Identifying the antonym.
'Poorer' refers to a state of having less wealth or resources. The opposite is 'richer,' meaning having more wealth.
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Question: 9
The Gita is capable of being understood \(\underline{\hspace{3cm}}\)
The Gita is capable of being understood \(\underline{\hspace{3cm}}\)
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Spiritual texts like the Gita often require deep emotional and heartfelt understanding, not just intellectual reasoning.
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- By ear
- By brain
- By heart
- By eyes
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The Correct Option is C
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Step 1: Analyzing the passage.
The Gita is described as being understood by the heart, indicating that it requires spiritual and emotional understanding, not just intellectual analysis.
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Question: 10
In the given passage, what is the only universal prohibition?
In the given passage, what is the only universal prohibition?
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Desire for the results of actions can lead to attachment and suffering; hence, it is considered a universal prohibition.
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- Desire for fruit
- Desire for work
- Desire for result
- Desire for aim
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The Correct Option is A
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Step 1: Analyzing the prohibition.
The passage mentions that 'Desire for fruit' is the only universal prohibition, meaning that attachment to the outcomes of actions is what must be avoided.
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