Question

Read the passage given below and choose the option that best fits the question that follows:

The art of growing old is one which the passage of time has forced upon my attention. Psychologically there are two dangers to be guarded against in old age. One of these is undue absorption in the past. It does not do to live in memories, in regrets for the good old days. One's thoughts must be directed to the future. This is not always easy; one's past is a gradually increasing weight. The other thing to be avoided is clinging to youth in the hope of sucking vigour from its vitality.

The passage deals with the process of growing old. What does it describe?

• A. The decay of the senses in old age.
• B. The psychological problems of old men.
• C. The desire in man to grow old.
• D. An old man's ability to recollect his past.

Answer 1

The correct option is B The psychological problems of old men.

The passage describes the two dangers people face in old age psychologically. It also explains the difficulties involved in dealing with those dangers. Hence, B is the correct choice.

The passage mentions about how old people recollect the good old days. But other things are covered in the passage too. So, we reject D.

We cannot accept A and C. They are not consistent with the contents of the passage.