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Directions: Read the Passage carefully and answer the question as follow.
I have seldom felt so proud of being a representative of the people as now, when it gives me an opportunity to advocate a cause which cannot be represented or defended in this chamber by those directly and particularly affected by it, owing to the leven of prejudice that the beliefs and ideas of the past have left in the mind of modern man. The cause of female suffrage is one sure to strike a sympathetic chord in every unprejudiced man, because it represents the cause of a set of people who, deprived of the means to defend themselves, are compelled to throw themselves upon the mercy of another set of people.
But it is not on this account alone that this cause has my sympathy and appeals to me. It also has the irresistible attraction of truth and justice, which no open and liberal mind can deny. If our action as legislators must be inspired by the eternal sources of right, if the laws passed here must comply with the divine precept to give everybody his due, then we cannot deny women the right to vote, because to do so would be to prove false all the precepts and achievements of democracy and liberty which have made this century what may be properly called the century of vindication.
Female suffrage is a reform demanded by the social conditions of our times, by the high culture of woman, and by the aspiration of all classes of society to organize and work for the interests they have in common. We cannot detain the celestial bodies in their course; neither can we check any of those moral movements that gravitate with irresistible force towards their center of attraction: Justice. The moral world is governed by the same laws as the physical world, and all the power of man being impotent to suppress a single molecule of the spaces required for the gravitation of the universe, it is still less able to prevent the generation of the ideas that take shape in the mind and strive to attain to fruition in the field of life and reality.
Q. Which of the following, does the passage imply, could be a characteristic of a liberal mind?
  • a)
    It does not favour the rights of men over those of women.
  • b)
    It offers tacit support to the forces of democracy.
  • c)
    It provides every human being the opportunity to defend itself.
  • d)
    It supports what is true and just.
  • e)
    It cannot change the course of celestial bodies.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
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There is just one sentence in the passage that talks about a liberal mind. It also has the irresistible attraction of truth and justice, which no open and liberal mind can deny. It can easily be inferred from this statement that a liberal mind supports what is true and just. Thus, (D) is the correct answer. The other options, some of which may be mentioned elsewhere in the passage, have nothing to do with a liberal mind.
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Characteristics of a liberal mind:

Support for what is true and just:
A liberal mind, as implied in the passage, supports what is true and just. It is open to new ideas and perspectives, and it is driven by a sense of fairness and equality. In the context of the passage, supporting female suffrage is seen as a true and just cause, and a liberal mind would be in favor of it.

Openness to change and progress:
A liberal mind is also characterized by its openness to change and progress. It recognizes the need to evolve with the times and adapt to new social conditions. In the passage, the author argues that female suffrage is a reform demanded by the social conditions of their times, and a liberal mind would be inclined to support such progressive reforms.

Advocacy for equal rights:
Another characteristic of a liberal mind is its advocacy for equal rights and opportunities for all individuals. In the passage, the author argues that denying women the right to vote would go against the principles of democracy and liberty. A liberal mind would be in support of granting equal rights to women, just as it would for any other marginalized group.

Recognition of universal principles:
Lastly, a liberal mind recognizes universal principles of justice and equality. It is guided by a sense of morality and fairness that transcends individual biases and prejudices. In the passage, the author appeals to the eternal sources of right and divine precepts of giving everyone their due. A liberal mind would align with these principles in advocating for social justice and equality.
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Can you explain this answer? has been provided alongside types of Directions: Read the Passage carefully and answer the question as follow.I have seldom felt so proud of being a representative of the people as now, when it gives me an opportunity to advocate a cause which cannot be represented or defended in this chamber by those directly and particularly affected by it, owing to the leven of prejudice that the beliefs and ideas of the past have left in the mind of modern man. The cause of female suffrage is one sure to strike a sympathetic chord in every unprejudiced man, because it represents the cause of a set of people who, deprived of the means to defend themselves, are compelled to throw themselves upon the mercy of another set of people.But it is not on this account alone that this cause has my sympathy and appeals to me. It also has the irresistible attraction of truth and justice, which no open and liberal mind can deny. If our action as legislators must be inspired by the eternal sources of right, if the laws passed here must comply with the divine precept to give everybody his due, then we cannot deny women the right to vote, because to do so would be to prove false all the precepts and achievements of democracy and liberty which have made this century what may be properly called the century of vindication.Female suffrage is a reform demanded by the social conditions of our times, by the high culture of woman, and by the aspiration of all classes of society to organize and work for the interests they have in common. We cannot detain the celestial bodies in their course; neither can we check any of those moral movements that gravitate with irresistible force towards their center of attraction: Justice. The moral world is governed by the same laws as the physical world, and all the power of man being impotent to suppress a single molecule of the spaces required for the gravitation of the universe, it is still less able to prevent the generation of the ideas that take shape in the mind and strive to attain to fruition in the field of life and reality.Q.Which of the following, does the passage imply, could be a characteristic of a liberal mind?a)It does not favour the rights of men over those of women.b)It offers tacit support to the forces of democracy.c)It provides every human being the opportunity to defend itself.d)It supports what is true and just.e)It cannot change the course of celestial bodies.Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer? theory, EduRev gives you an ample number of questions to practice Directions: Read the Passage carefully and answer the question as follow.I have seldom felt so proud of being a representative of the people as now, when it gives me an opportunity to advocate a cause which cannot be represented or defended in this chamber by those directly and particularly affected by it, owing to the leven of prejudice that the beliefs and ideas of the past have left in the mind of modern man. The cause of female suffrage is one sure to strike a sympathetic chord in every unprejudiced man, because it represents the cause of a set of people who, deprived of the means to defend themselves, are compelled to throw themselves upon the mercy of another set of people.But it is not on this account alone that this cause has my sympathy and appeals to me. It also has the irresistible attraction of truth and justice, which no open and liberal mind can deny. If our action as legislators must be inspired by the eternal sources of right, if the laws passed here must comply with the divine precept to give everybody his due, then we cannot deny women the right to vote, because to do so would be to prove false all the precepts and achievements of democracy and liberty which have made this century what may be properly called the century of vindication.Female suffrage is a reform demanded by the social conditions of our times, by the high culture of woman, and by the aspiration of all classes of society to organize and work for the interests they have in common. We cannot detain the celestial bodies in their course; neither can we check any of those moral movements that gravitate with irresistible force towards their center of attraction: Justice. The moral world is governed by the same laws as the physical world, and all the power of man being impotent to suppress a single molecule of the spaces required for the gravitation of the universe, it is still less able to prevent the generation of the ideas that take shape in the mind and strive to attain to fruition in the field of life and reality.Q.Which of the following, does the passage imply, could be a characteristic of a liberal mind?a)It does not favour the rights of men over those of women.b)It offers tacit support to the forces of democracy.c)It provides every human being the opportunity to defend itself.d)It supports what is true and just.e)It cannot change the course of celestial bodies.Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer? tests, examples and also practice GMAT tests.
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