Question

The expression, "my constitutional shyness" in the given passage would mean________________
(Select the right answer from the options given below):

• A. Shyness mentioned in Article 1 in the Indian Constitution
• B. Shyness prescribed I as a mark of our democracy in the preamble of our Constitution.
• C. The innate and natural shyness in the author
• D. A shyness that the author pretends to derive some evil advantages in life.
• A. Great advantage in life
• B. Unmatched joy and enchantment in life
• C. Disadvantage while performing rituals
• D. Media coverage
• A. Would aggressively attack any and every crowd around him
• B. Worked hard to hide his stammer
• C. Naturally formed the habit of restraining his thoughts
• D. Became an ascetic.
• A. He has rarely even spoken a thoughtless word due to his shy nature
• B. He always speaks without thinking because he is shy
• C. As a shy individual, he has become prone to nightmares
• D. His shy nature helped him become a great cricket player.
• A. Silence is better than laughter to stay fit
• B. Silence is part of the spiritual discipline
• C. Silence is to be avoided at all costs
• D. Silence can never be attained by man
• A. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
• B. A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
• C. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
• D. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The correct option is (C): The innate and natural shyness in the author.
The expression "my constitutional shyness" in the given passage means the innate and natural shyness in the author. It refers to the author's inherent characteristic of being shy and reserved.

Answer 2

The correct option is (A): Great advantage in life.
The author, as a matured individual, believes that his shy nature brought him great advantage in life. According to the passage, the author sees his shyness as a positive trait that has taught him the economy of words, helped him restrain his thoughts, and prevented him from speaking thoughtlessly. This has spared him from regrets, mishaps, and wasted time. Therefore, the author views his shyness as a beneficial characteristic.

Answer 3

The correct option is (C): Naturally formed the habit of restraining his thoughts.
From the options given, the appropriate answer is: Naturally formed the habit of restraining his thoughts. According to the passage, the author's hesitancy in speech, which was once an annoyance, is now a pleasure. It has taught him the economy of words and he has naturally formed the habit of restraining his thoughts. The passage suggests that the author's shy nature has led to the development of self-control in his speech and thoughts.

Answer 4

The correct option is (A): He has rarely even spoken a thoughtless word due to his shy nature.
The author claims that he has rarely even spoken a thoughtless word due to his shy nature. In the passage, the author mentions that his hesitancy in speech, which was once an annoyance, has now become a pleasure. He has naturally formed the habit of restraining his thoughts and can give himself the certificate that a thoughtless word hardly ever escapes his tongue or pen. This implies that due to his shy nature, he has developed the ability to measure his words and avoid thoughtless speech.

Answer 5

The correct option is (B): Silence is part of the spiritual discipline.
Experience has taught the author that silence is part of the spiritual discipline

Answer 6

The correct option is (D): A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

The correct match between List I and List II is:

A - I (A man of few words will rarely be thoughtless in his speech)
B - II (My hesitancy in speech was once an annoyance) 
C - III (Proneness to exaggerate, modify, and suppress the truth is a natural weakness in man) 
D - IV (My shyness occasionally exposed me to laughter)