Question

Read the passage and answer the question given below.
This country now needs a new equilibrium, a new spirit of national reconciliation that can be brought about only by moving forward to the new frontiers of true equality, fuller opportunity, and greater compassion for the weaker sections of its people. Our goal is total freedom for the people that can fully reflect their urges and aspirations for a better life. We cannot remain content by merely reliving our past even under the condition of complete freedom, without a matching concept of the present and the future. We can survive only by seizing every constructive opportunity that can offer a creative alternative to the legacies of the past. It is only through such a lofty endeavor that the country can discover itself with a new sense of adventure and faith in ourselves.

The aim of the nation is ___________.
(a)freedom for all
(b)better life
(c)compassion for all
(d)none of the above

Answer 1

Hint: The passage is indicative of a motivational speech being made. This speech contains keywords such as ‘goal’, which will give you the necessary answer.

Complete answer:
There are some effective ways of reading a passage. You should make sure that you know what the question says first. This means that you will be alert while reading the passage and it will save you precious time. Then, while reading the passage, make sure to read every word. Do not miss anything. Even if you think you have found the answer, read the rest of the passage.
Once you think you have found the sentence that correlates to the question, read it again to find the exact answer. For the given passage, the question that is asked entails the aim of the nation. There is a similar line in the given passage which says ‘Our goal is total freedom for the people that can fully reflect their urges and aspirations for a better life.’

Now, we know what we are looking for. Let’s look at the given options:
(a)freedom for all - This option suggests that the aim is liberty for everybody. This is what is mentioned in the given passage. This is the required answer. So, this is the correct option.
(b)better life - This option suggests that the aim is an improved quality of life. This is not what is mentioned in the given passage. This is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.
(c)compassion for all - This option suggests that the aim is brotherhood and tolerance. This is not what is mentioned in the given passage. This is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.
(d)none of the above - This is an incorrect option as we have already found the correct answer from the above-given option. So, this is not the required answer.

Note: Read the given passage aloud. This will help you to read every word carefully. Then, read the question and find the sentence which contains the answer. Then, go through the given options and select the appropriate option.