Read the passage carefully and answer the question. Passage II Gandhiji recognised that, while all men should have equal opportunity, all did not have the same capacity. Some had the ability to earn…
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Read the passage carefully and answer the question.
Passage II
Gandhiji recognised that, while all men should have equal opportunity, all did not have the same capacity. Some had the ability to earn more than others, but he believed that those who had talent would be performing the work of society if they used their talent wisely and well. Gandhiji said that he would allow a man of intellect to earn more and not suppress his talent. But it was his view that the bulk of his larger earnings should go to the common fund. Those with talent and opportunity would find their fulfillment as trustees. Gandhiji extended this concept of trusteeship to cover all fields of life.
Passage II
Gandhiji recognised that, while all men should have equal opportunity, all did not have the same capacity. Some had the ability to earn more than others, but he believed that those who had talent would be performing the work of society if they used their talent wisely and well. Gandhiji said that he would allow a man of intellect to earn more and not suppress his talent. But it was his view that the bulk of his larger earnings should go to the common fund. Those with talent and opportunity would find their fulfillment as trustees. Gandhiji extended this concept of trusteeship to cover all fields of life.
The meaning of 'Trustee' is a
- person who has to hold his property in trust
- state official who executes will and trusts
- person having confidence
- number of trusts
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - person who has to hold his property in trust
A trustee is a person who holds property in trust, managing it for the benefit of others rather than for himself. This fits Gandhiji's idea that the talented should hold their larger earnings for the common good. A trustee is not a state official executing wills, nor merely a person who has confidence, nor a number of trusts.
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