Multiple choice

The author uses the phrase ‘inner forces’ in this passage. Which of the following would be its most correct meaning in the context?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given questions.

As the tortoise ducks its feet and head inside the shell and does not come out even though you may break the shell into pieces, even so the character of the man who has control over his motives and organs, is unchangeably established. He controls his own inner forces, and nothing can draw them out against his will. By this continuous reflex of good thoughts and good impressions moving over the surface of the mind, the tendency to do good becomes strong, and in consequence, we are able to control the Indriyas or sense organs.

  1. Emotional disturbances in man

  2. Strength of the internal organs

  3. Forces produced by sense organs

  4. Reflection of the intellect
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The third line of the passage supports this conclusion because it states that by the continuous reflex of good thoughts and good impressions moving over the surface of mind, the tendency to do good becomes strong. Thus it becomes clear that the passage is about the intellect and mind and not about the sense organs. It also becomes clear that it is about the strength of the intellect and not emotional disturbances.

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