BSC,BA,BCOM 1st year Chapter-1, English question and answer, Where the mind is without fear

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Chapter 1 - Where the mind is without fear...

Q.1). What is the message of the poem "Where the mind is without fear"?

Ans. The poem gives the message that we should be united & always ulter the truth so that our head is high & we can be free form every kind of fear.

Q.2). Who is the author of the poem "Where the mind is without fear"?

Ans. The author of the poem "Where the mind is without fear" is "Rabindra nath Tagore".

Q.3). To whom is the poem addressed?

Ans. The poem is addressed to the Almighty God.

Q.4). Why does the poet compare "dead habit" to "dreary desert sand"?

Ans. The poet compares dead habit to dreary desert sand because the life stream of consciousness is lost in dead habit.

Q.5). Why does the poet compares reason with stream?

Ans. The poet compares reason with stream because the constant flow of a stream keeps it's water fresh, clean and transparent. Similarly the reason unobstructed by custom, habit or traditon, remains always inspiring and enlightening.

Q.6). What is meant by the Expression "Knowledge is free"?

Ans. The expression knowledge is free means that the knowledge not restrained by dead custom, tradition or irrational practice.

Q.7). What are the two qualities of mind presented in the poem or Tagore's poem?

Ans. The two qualities of the mind are: 1. Fearlessness of thought. 2. Fearless action.

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