Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Comprehension - (Narrative / Factual)

Question:

Read the following lines and answer the question that follows by choosing the correct option :

You can read facial expressions and emotional signals in another person almost instantly and just "know what to do". Having travelled extensively I get very strong gut feelings when I need to cross the street, get off the path, jump out of the taxi, or leave a place that just doesn't "feel right". It could be a burning sensation in my stomach, an image that flashes into my mind, tingles in my body, my heart rate increasing or simply an unexplainable certainty and knowing that something is just not right and I need to move. You know when something feels right and when something feels wrong, the aim is to strike the balance between rational thinking and gut instinct. When you follow your gut feeling you will find that life flows more easily; when you go against your gut feelings you tend to find yourself pushing, struggling or forcing things to happen. You can't always hear your intuitive voice, it gets lost in the noise of multitude of thoughts and activity. One of the quickest and easiest ways to strengthen your intuition is to let go of your "monkey mind" and stop multi-tasking. By clearing your mind and being present you clear away the noise and distractions that can mask your gut feelings.

Choose the most appropriate title for the given passage.

Options:

Benefits of Travelling

Discarding Rational Thinking

The Voice Within

The Monkey Mind and its Ways

Correct Answer:

The Voice Within

Explanation:

The most appropriate title for the given passage is: The Voice Within

Here's why:

  • "Benefits of Travelling" is too narrow, as the passage focuses on intuition and inner voice, not just travel.
  • "Discarding Rational Thinking" misrepresents the message. The passage emphasizes balance between intuition and thinking, not discarding the latter.
  • "The Monkey Mind and its Ways" focuses on a specific aspect of the passage about clearing distractions, but misses the main theme of trusting your gut.
  • "The Voice Within" captures the essence of the passage, which is about listening to and strengthening your inner voice, represented by intuitive feelings and gut instincts.