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say volumes about the callous attitude toward discipline and duty. It’s past time for
us to wake up and do some serious soul-searching.

(5) Another source of concern is the ease with which opposition-sponsored “Bandhs”
are organised in our country. The entire socioeconomic movement is brought to a
grinding halt by the lack of public discipline. When a sadistic attitude to punishment
is taken, there is nothing that can save us if a larger disaster strikes in the future. The
solution to so many of today’s troubles is not in lofty rhetoric, but in the restoration
of public order. Discipline is the only path to reclaiming our rightful standing in the
international community.

On the basis of your understanding of the above passage, answer the following questions.

1. What happens when discipline is diluted in public or private life?
(a) There is failure at rural level cooperation.

(b) The economic policies of the country are affected.
(c) Tourism is affected, affecting the funding for the country.
(d) A lot of objectives and accomplishments go off the beaten track.

2. What do you think is the advantage of discipline in public life?
(a) It helps the political parties keep a control over their region.

(b) It helps promote peace and harmony required for progress and prosperity.
(c) It helps a country rise from the verge of economic breakdown.
(d) It helps establish various businesses and factories smoothly.

3. In which area of public life is reinforcement not required?
(a) discipline for democracy, growth, and decency in public life.

(b) when new education policies are introduced in schools.
(c) during the elections.

(d) all of the above.
4. According to the writer, what happens when discipline penetrates into the public or
private life?
(a) A lot of achievements are made for public welfare.

(b) The number of opposition led protests increase.
(c) Most aspirations and achievements go astray.

(d) Downfall in the economy of the country.

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