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According to the hermit in the story 'Three Questions', what is the most important time?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 7 · English · Three Questions
  1. The future, because we must plan our life in advance
  2. The past, because we can learn from our previous mistakes
  3. The present time, 'Now', because it is the only time we have any power to act
  4. The morning time, because that is when a person is most energetic
Answer
The present time, 'Now', because it is the only time we have any power to act

The correct answer is The present time, 'Now', because it is the only time we have any power to act — Step 3: Recognize the reason given by the hermit: 'Now' is the most important time because it is the only time when a person has any power to act.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Step 1: Recall the hermit's explanation at the end of the story when he answers the king's questions.
  2. Step 2: Note that the hermit explicitly mentions that there is only one time that is important, which is 'Now'.
  3. Step 3: Recognize the reason given by the hermit: 'Now' is the most important time because it is the only time when a person has any power to act.
Common mistake: Choosing the future or past based on general sayings rather than selecting the specific reason provided by the hermit in the NCERT text.

Concept tested: Moral lesson and theme of Leo Tolstoy's 'Three Questions'

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