Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, an incomplete statement is provided. Select the option which most logically completes the idea in the question statement.
Objective individualism is not selfishness but it reflects ______________________.

  1. a ruthless determination and will-power

  2. enlightened self-interest

  3. sheer altruism and benevolence

  4. a sense of gratuity

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Look at the keyword 'but', it implies that you have to find an answer choice which is in contrast to information in given sentence. We have to find here something to contrast with selfishness which can be matched with meaning of individualism. (1) is in same flow as term selfishness, thereby cannot be considered. (3) is opposite to selfishness but cannot be matched with individualistic character of a person. (4) is irrelevant in given context. Only (2), enlightened self-interest correctly matches the term 'objective individualism'.