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Direction: Read the paragraph and answer the question. A majority of the today’s youngsters feel they are in control of their lives and are confident about their future. They seem to understand well…

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Direction: Read the paragraph and answer the question.
A majority of the today’s youngsters feel they are in control of their lives and are confident about their future. They seem to understand well that in today’s competitive world one should learn to stand on one’s own feet.
The paragraph best supports the statement that
  1. Today’s youngsters are more farsighted than their ancestors about their present and future
  2. There is a need to be competitive in today’s world
  3. Youngsters are the torch-bearers of the society
  4. Standing on one’s feet is very important today

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D - Standing on one’s feet is very important today
The paragraph says youngsters understand that in a competitive world one must learn to stand on one's own feet, which directly supports 'Standing on one's feet is very important today'. The comparison with ancestors and the torch-bearer claim are not mentioned; the need to be competitive is only background.

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