Question

According to the passage, why does man value his possessions more than his life?

• A. He has inherent desire to share this possession with others
• B. He is endowed with the possessive instinct
• C. Only his possession helps him earn love and respect from his descendants
• D. Through his possessions he can preserve his name even after his death

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Through his possessions he can preserve his name even after his death

In the first paragraph it is said, 'Experience shows that man values his possessions even more than his life because in the former he sees the means of perpetuation and survival of his descendants even after his body is reduced to ashes.' This statement clearly indicates option (d) that 'Through his possessions he can preserve his name even after his death.'