NCERT Class 12 Chapter 14 Kaliedoscope Question Answer। Freedom। English Medium।

Understanding the Text

1. Point out the difference between the slavery of man to Nature

and the unnatural slavery of man to Man.

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2. What are the ways in which people are subjected to greater

control in the personal spheres than in the wider political

sphere?

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3. List the common misconceptions about ‘freedom’ that Shaw

tries to debunk.

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4. Why, according to Krishnamurti, are the concepts of freedom

and discipline contradictory to one another?

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5 How does the process of inquiry lead to true freedom?

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Talking about the Text

1. According to the author, the masses are prevented from

realising their slavery; the masses are also continually

reminded that they have the right to vote. Do you think this

idea holds good for our country too?

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2. ‘Nature may have tricks up her sleeve to check us if the

chemists exploit her too greedily.’ Discuss.

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3. Respect for elders is not to be confused with blind obedience.

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Discuss.

Appreciation

1. Both the texts are on ‘freedom’. Comment on the difference in

the style of treatment of the topic in them.

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2. When Shaw makes a statement he supports it with a number

of examples. Identify two sections in the text which explain a

statement with examples. Write down the main statement and

the examples. Notice how this contributes to the effectiveness of the writing.

3. Notice the use of personal pronouns in the two texts. Did this

make you identify yourself more with the topic than if it had

been written in an impersonal style? As you read the texts,

were you able to relate the writer’s thoughts with the way you

lead your own life?