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18 18 Comprehension

Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Honesty is the best policy is a saying that is widely believed to be true. But it is also believed
that prosperity usually comes through dishonesty only. It is equally true that prosperity can be
achieved through falsehood, but it can never be long lasting. It is not peace-giving either. So the
most powerful weapon with which we can oppose falsehood is truth and only truth. However,
mighty a ruler may be, he/she cannot draw forth any portion of the wealth possessed by his/her
people by force. But through truth and sympathy, he/she can get tens of millions of rupees from
very secret sources even.
Q.1. Which saying is widely believed to be true?

Ans. Honesty is the best policy.
Q.2. What is the nature of the prosperity achieved through falsehood?

Ans. It is short-lived and lacks peace.
Q.3. How can a ruler get wealth from his / her people?

Ans. A ruler can get wealth through love and truth only.
Q.4. Give the meaning of the given words / phrases and use them in your sentences.

Ans. (a) long lasting: permanent
Nothing in the world is long lasting.

(b) prosperity: wealth

Everyone wants to enjoy a period of peace and prosperity.

Test Yourself

I. Read the given passage carefully answer the questions that follow.
The Annual Function of our school was to be held about a two weeks later. Our Principal
wanted us to do our best to make the event a grand success. He called a meeting of all the
teachers and grown up students. He asked them to arrange things in an organized manner.
He suggested that parents should be greeted as well as entertained nicely on the Annual
Day. It was also decided at the meeting that a VIP should be requested to chair the function
to be held on the Annual Day. Finally, the day came and everything went on well to the
satisfaction of our Principal. He was very happy and he congratulated the staff and the
students from the core of his heart.

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