Multiple choice

Fill in the blank (vi) with the help of the given alternatives.

Directions: In the given question, some of the words have been left out. First read the passage and answer the given question.

Happy is the man who …(i)… the habit of reading when he is young. He has secured a lifelong source of …(ii)…, instruction and inspiration. So long as he has his beloved books he need …(iii)… feel lonely. He always has a pleasant …(iv)… of leisure moments. He is the …(v)… of wealth more precious than gold. …(vi)… indeed is the man who does not read and …(vii)… is his life. …(viii)… gives the highest kind of pleasure. When we are …(ix)… it is a healthy recreation to lose …(x)… in the company of books.

  1. rich

  2. lucky

  3. poor

  4. bad
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence contrasts the happy reader with someone who doesn't read. 'Poor' is used here in a qualitative sense, meaning pitiable or lacking, not financially destitute. This is a common literary construction where 'poor' describes someone unfortunate. 'Rich' and 'lucky' are opposites of what the author intends, while 'bad' is too vague.

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