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English I · Qualifier · 1 Sept 2024 · May 2024 term

Question 4: According to the author of the passage, nature:

Question 4

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Read the following passage and answer the given subquestions:
Nature is an infinite source of beauty. Sunrise and sunset, mountains and rivers, lakes and glaciers, forests and fields provide joy and bliss to the human mind and heart for hours together. Everything in nature is splendid and divine. Every day and every season of the year has a peculiar beauty to unfold. Only, one should have the eyes to behold it and a heart to feel it, like the English poet William Wordsworth who, after seeing daffodils, said: "And then my heart with pleasure fills and dances with the daffodils.” Nature is a great teacher. The early man was thrilled with the beauty and the wonders of nature. The Aryans worshiped nature. One can learn a great many lessons in the vast school of nature.
Unfortunately, the strife, the stress and the tension of modern life have made people immune to the beauties of nature. Their life is so full of care that they have no time to stand and stare. They cannot enjoy the beauty of flowing rivers, swinging trees, flying birds and majestic mountains and hills. There is however, a cry to go back to the village from the concrete and artificial jungles that are our cities. Hence, the town planners of today pay special attention to provide a sufficient number of natural scenic spots in the towns that they plan. To develop a balanced personality, one needs to have a healthy attitude which can make one appreciate and enjoy the beauty of nature. There is no other balm to soothe our tired souls and listless minds than the infinite beauty of nature all around us. We should enjoy it fully to lead a balanced and harmonious life, full of peace and tranquility.

According to the author of the passage, nature:

  1. A

    Is abundantly beautiful, glorious and divine

  2. B

    Brings uniformity in all seasons

  3. C

    Is the creator of this universe

  4. D

    Is the path to salvation

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Correct answer

  • A

    Is abundantly beautiful, glorious and divine

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Question 4 of 40 in the IIT Madras BS English I (English 1) Qualifier paper sat on 1 Sept 2024, in the May 2024 term (IIT M DS REATTEMPT AN EXAM QDQ1 01 Sep 2024). It carries 2 marks.

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