Multiple choice

Directions: Read the passage and answer the question.

What is civilization according to the author?

Directions: In this section you have six short passages. After each passage you will find several questions based on the passage. First, read Passage- I, and answer the questions based on it then go on the other passages.
PASSAGE-IV 

One of the great delusions of modern times is the prevailing belief that we are more civilized than our ancestors. At no other period in the history of mankind has the word ˜civilization" been so often misused and misunderstood. It is not in the abundance of material alone that civilization lies. Neither does it consist of the advance of scientific knowledge, however amazing that may be. The inventions and discoveries of science have undoubtedly brought unheard of blessings and comforts to us. But they are not civilization. What we have failed to see is that civilization is a special way of human behavior, of thought and feeling. The essential quality of civilization lies in the sprit of man, in his attitude to himself, to his fellowmen and to life as a whole. Looking everywhere around us today, you will find that man has made no progress since the dawn of history, in his attitude towards his fellowmen. On all the highest pillars in the cities of the world, you will find the figure of a conqueror or a general soldier. We know far about our killers and destroyers than about our saviors and saints. The heroes of war the heroes of the world.

  1. Possession of goods

  2. Inventions and discoveries

  3. Way of human behavior, thought and feelings

  4. Another form of affluence

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

The passage clearly defines civilization as 'a special way of human behavior, of thought and feeling.' It explicitly states civilization is NOT material abundance, scientific advances, or inventions. Option C directly quotes the passage's definition.