Which of the following best expresses the central theme of R.K. Narayan’s “Keeping Quiet”?
Answer
Silence can bring inner peace and social harmony
The correct answer is Silence can bring inner peace and social harmony — Select the option that mentions silence leading to inner peace and social harmony
Step-by-step solution
- Read the passage and note the repeated emphasis on stopping, listening and reflecting
- Identify the idea that the narrator links quietness with personal calm and collective harmony
- Compare each option with this idea
- Select the option that mentions silence leading to inner peace and social harmony
Common mistake: Choosing an option that mentions ‘honesty’ or ‘technology’ instead of silence
Concept tested: Identifying central theme
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