Class XII-Prose Section The World As I See It

THE WORLD AS I SEE IT

Word Meaning Urdu Word Meaning Urdu
Monumental Immense Sojourn Rest
Exposition Show Oppressed Broken
Exert Use Resort Option
Engrossing Absorbing Absurd Silly
Mitigate Lesson Outward Outer
Conduce Cause Obstinate Determined
Eternally Forever Regret Be sorry
Contemptible Shameful Temptation Attraction
Detachment Objectivity Tyrant Bully
Geniality Friendliness Discredit Dishonour
Coercion Force Sentient Alert
Scoundrel Rascal Penetrate Enter
Pageant Display Eternity Infinity
Engendered Caused Inkling Clue
Manifestation Expression
Q1.What leads Einstein to feel a strong sense of duty towards his fellow men?
Ans. Einstein feels that his inner and outer life depends upon labours of other people.
He is of opinion that we are alive for our fellow men and we should live a simple life
physically and mentally.
Q2. What is his attitude to property, outward success and luxury?
Ans. Einstein thinks that property; outward success and luxury are meaningless
things.
Q3. What are the ‘insecure foundations’ referred to at the end of the last sentence of
the fourth paragraph?
Ans. ‘Insecure foundations’ referred to habits, and judgments of his fellows.
Q4. What, in brief, is Einstein’s attitude to leadership?
Ans. He thinks that leadership is necessary but people should be free to choose their
leader.
Q5. On what rounds does Einstein put the individual before the State?
Ans. He thinks that individual has great importance. He puts him before the state as
one who alone creates the noble and sublime.
Q6. What example does he give of service by the State to the individual?
Ans. He gives the example of U.S.A. In United States of America, there is provision
for the security of ailing and needy people.
Q7. What is his attitude to war?
Ans. Einstein considers war mean and contemptible.
Q8. What forces does he blame for the persistence of war?
Ans. He blames the political and commercial interests, acting through schools and
press, for the persistence of war.
Q9. What does he appear to regard as the most precious element in human
experience?

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Ans. He regards the mysterious as the most precious element in human experience. It
was the experience of mystery that created religion.
Q10. What is his belief concerning the immortality of the soul?
Ans. He believes that there is no life after death.
IMPORTANT LINES
REFERENCE
These lines have been taken from the lesson “THE WORLD AS
I SEE IT” written by “ALBERT EINSTEIN.”
CONTEXT
Albert Einstein is called greatest mathematical physicist and a
great scientist of this century. He writes his experiences and wisdom about life in this
essay. He wants to help others and wants to give other same measures as he received
from them. He is a true human and helper of human beings.
1. Each of us is here for a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . thinks he feels it.
EXPLANATION
In these lines, the author describes the shortness of life saying
that we human being are here for a short stay, this world is like an inn and every body
has to return, although, some of us think about the purpose of life, but according to
writer the purpose of life is to serve the humanity.
2. A hundred times every . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . labours of other men.
EXPLANATION
In this extract, the writer defines his strong feelings about the
labour of others. He says that he thinks about the labour and hardships of others and
he is of opinion that every body is dependent on others. He says that his inner and
outer life is dependent and ties with others.
3. I must exert my self . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and am still receiving.
EXPLANATION
In these lines, Einstein describes about the advantages he is
taking by others and he wants to give something in response. He wants to serve others
as he is enjoying the benefits of the services of others. He thinks that he must repay
for the society and for the people by whom he is taking benefits.
4. In human freedom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . with inner necessity.
EXPLANATION
In this extract, the author says about the inner and outer
compulsion of man that man acts not only according to external rules and laws but
also he has some inner needs due to, he has to live his life with sacrifice.
5. To inquire after the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . objective point of view.
EXPLANATION
In these lines, the writer tells about his thinking of life that
according to him to find out the meaning of existence is not the purpose of life. He
does not pay attention to this and thinks it awkward.
6. The ordinary objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . seemed to me contemptible.
EXPLANATION
In these lines, the writer defines that he does not give
importance towards ordinary things of life i.e. property, outward success, luxury,

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wealth, and fame, according to him these are mortal things and he does not like these
things and hates these things because these things can be bone of contention among
the humanity.
7. My political ideal is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and no ma idolized.
EXPLANATION
In this extract, the author says that he likes democracy. He
wants that every body should be liberal and every body should be given the same
respect. There should not be any kind of difference among the people and no one
should be idolized. He wants that every body should be free to choose his leader
according to his own will.
8. For force always attracts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . succeeded by scoundrels.
EXPLANATION
In these lines, the writer puts light on those people who do not
have good morale. He says that those who want to be something by force, they are
not good persons; they may get success by scoundrels, but they cannot make their
place in the hearts of people. He insists that that this tyrant’s rule should be finished
soon.

9. War seems to me a mean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . an abominable business.

EXPLANATION
In these lines, the writer shows his strong feelings and hate
about war. According to him the war is abominable thing and he condemns those who
takes part in this hateful business. He says that he would like to be hacked in pieces
than take part in such shameful act.

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