CTET PAPER I 2018 · PYQ · English Reading Comprehension · easy
What does the spirit within man tell him to do?
A.To be a mixture of varied motives
B.To evaluate the situations intelligently
C.To cut down his desires and passions✓ Correct
D.To acquire more and more wealth and comforts
Explanation
The passage explicitly states 'He has within him a spirit which is ever exhorting him to cut down his needs and learn to be happy with what he has.' This directly supports option 3—the inner spirit urges man to reduce his desires and passions and find contentment with what he already possesses, rather than constantly seeking more.
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