Question

Choose the correct statement: The passage says that

• A. the hard-working, sober and thrifty people never want something for themselves
• B. bad people always lose their money, and stay poor ever after
• C. especially those who are comfortably off think that what one gets is what one deserves
• D. the poor never want to be rich anyway; they prefer to be idle rather than work
• E. we must make a plan to give each person what she deserves
• A. Selfish
• B. Cruel
• C. Grasping
• D. Hard
• J. Ambitious
• A. A criminal mind
• B. To be born with silver spoon
• C. Extraordinary talent
• D. Strength of character
• O. Cruel nature
• A. The poor should work harder to become rich
• B. The present system of distribution of wealth is biased in favour of rich
• C. The honest men should resort to trickery if they want to become rich
• D. The present system of government should give way to more progressive one
• T. There is nothing good or bad in making money
• A. Idleness
• B. Drug Addiction
• C. Gambling
• D. Alcoholism
• Y. Bad character

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The passage discusses the notion that a person's wealth or poverty is directly linked to their virtues or vices. It challenges the idea that our current system distributes wealth according to merit, illustrating that both negative and positive traits can lead to varying levels of wealth and poverty. Let's evaluate the given options based on this understanding:

1. The hard-working, sober, and thrifty people never want something for themselves:
   • The passage does not support this statement. It mentions that industrious and sober people are believed by some to never be in want, but it doesn't imply that these people themselves never desire anything.
2. Bad people always lose their money, and stay poor ever after:
   • The passage contradicts this statement. It explicitly states that certain vices can make individuals rich, provided they are clever enough not to overreach themselves.
3. Especially those who are comfortably off think that what one gets is what one deserves:
   • This is the correct statement. The passage starts by explaining that many comfortably well-off people think that wealth distribution is based on personal merit. This aligns directly with the statement in the option.
4. The poor never want to be rich anyway; they prefer to be idle rather than work:
   • The passage does not suggest this. It speaks about how the system is flawed and does not base wealth distribution on merit, rather than the poor's desire to remain in their financial situation.
5. We must make a plan to give each person what she deserves:
   • While the passage critiques the current redistribution process, it does not propose planning a system to give everyone what they deserve. Instead, it highlights issues with the current belief system related to wealth distribution.

Thus, the correct answer is: especially those who are comfortably off think that what one gets is what one deserves.

Answer 2

The question asks which type of people are not mentioned in the passage as likely to get rich quickly. To solve this, we need to analyze the specific types of people referenced in the passage as becoming rich quickly:

1. The passage explicitly lists certain traits that are associated with individuals who can become very rich:
   • Hard
   • Grasping
   • Selfish
   • Cruel
   These characteristics are described as enabling people to get rich if they are clever enough to avoid overreaching themselves.
2. The passage does not mention "Ambitious" as a trait that helps people get rich quickly. Although ambition is a common factor that many might assume is linked to wealth accumulation, it is notably absent from the list provided in the passage.

Let's briefly rule out the other options:

1. Selfish: Mentioned as a trait leading to wealth.
2. Cruel: Mentioned as a trait leading to wealth.
3. Grasping: Mentioned as a trait leading to wealth.
4. Hard: Mentioned as a trait leading to wealth.
5. Ambitious: Not specifically mentioned in the passage.

Therefore, the correct answer is "Ambitious", as it is the kind of people not mentioned in the passage as likely to get rich quickly.

Answer 3

The question is asking what, according to the author, generous and public-spirited people need to become rich. To answer this, we need to analyze the given passage and identify the author's perspective regarding wealth distribution and characteristics required for acquiring wealth.

1. The passage discusses how wealth is distributed in society, suggesting that the current system does not equitably distribute wealth based on merit.
2. It points out that individuals who are hard, grasping, selfish, or cruel tend to become rich if they have the cleverness not to overreach themselves.
3. Conversely, individuals who are generous, public-spirited, and not focused on self-advancement typically remain poor unless they possess extraordinary talents.
4. This indicates that the author believes extraordinary talent is a key factor for generous and public-spirited individuals to become rich, especially if they are born poor.

The correct answer is: Extraordinary talent

Let's evaluate the other options:

• A criminal mind: This does not align with the author's description of generous and public-spirited people.
• To be born with silver spoon: The passage states the reality of some being born into wealth but does not suggest this as a requirement for generous individuals to become rich.
• Strength of character: While important, this is not identified as the key factor by the author.
• Cruel nature: The author attributes wealth to those who are cruel and selfish, not to those who are generous and public-spirited.

Therefore, understanding from the passage, extraordinary talent is deemed necessary by the author for generous and public-spirited individuals to acquire wealth.

Answer 4

1. To determine which statement can be inferred from the passage regarding the author's perspective, we must carefully analyze the given text.
2. The passage discusses the notion of whether individuals receive wealth based on their merit. It highlights the contrast between those who possess vices that traditionally lead to poverty and others who have vices that facilitate wealth accumulation.
3. Key points from the passage:
   • Many believe that industriousness and sobriety prevent poverty, whereas idleness and vice cause it.
   • Examples are given of individuals who suffer due to bad character or laziness, but this does not prove fairness in wealth distribution.
   • The author argues that the system often benefits those with vices like selfishness and cruelty.
   • It is stated that people are born into different financial situations without any correlation to merit.
   • The passage claims the distribution system fails to reward merit and often has the opposite effect, making a few idle rich, while many hardworking remain poor.
4. Now, let us evaluate the options:
   • The poor should work harder to become rich: The passage does not suggest this, as it argues that the system is unfair irrespective of individual efforts.
   • The present system of distribution of wealth is biased in favour of rich: This aligns with the passage's assertion that wealth distribution is not merit-based and often favors those with negative traits.
   • The honest men should resort to trickery if they want to become rich: The passage reflects on the unfair system but does not endorse dishonest actions.
   • The present system of government should give way to a more progressive one: While the passage critiques the current system's fairness, it does not explicitly call for government reform.
   • There is nothing good or bad in making money: The passage critiques the moral aspects of wealth accumulation related to character.
5. Based on our analysis, the author's thinking, as inferred from the passage, aligns with the statement: The present system of distribution of wealth is biased in favour of the rich.

Answer 5

The given comprehension discusses the general perception amongst the rich that poverty is often attributed to certain vices of the poor. The options provided are:

1. Idleness
2. Drug Addiction
3. Gambling
4. Alcoholism
5. Bad Character

To determine which vice is not commonly attributed to the poor according to the comprehension, let's analyze each option in the context of the given passage:

1. Idleness: The passage mentions idleness as a reason for poverty, suggesting that many believe lazy individuals become poor due to lack of effort. This aligns with common stereotypes held by the rich about the poor.
2. Drug Addiction: The passage does not specifically mention drug addiction as a reason attributed by the rich for poverty. Hence, it stands out from the other vices listed, which are directly mentioned or implied in the text.
3. Gambling: Gambling is directly mentioned in the passage as a vice leading to poverty when individuals are wasteful and extravagant.
4. Alcoholism: Although not specifically mentioned, 'drink' can be interpreted as a form of alcoholism and fits the stereotype discussed in the passage.
5. Bad Character: The passage explicitly mentions bad character as a reason why individuals might struggle to gain employment, thus leading to poverty.

Based on the above analysis, the vice that is not attributed to the poor by the rich in the passage is Drug Addiction. This is also indicated as the correct answer in the options.

Thus, the correct answer is:

Drug Addiction