Read the following literary passage. Answer Questions:-
No Man is an Island
No man is an island,
Entire of itself,
Every man is a piece of the continent,
A part of the main.
if a clod be washed away by the sea,
Europe is the less.
As well as if a promontory were.
As well as if a manor of the friend's
Or of thine own were:
Any man's death diminishes me,
Because I am involved in mankind,
and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls;
It tolls for thee.
What is the meaning of the word 'clod'?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) - A lump of earth or clay
In the context of the poem, a "clod" refers to a piece of earth or soil. The imagery of a clod being washed away by the sea symbolizes the loss of even a small part of the continent, emphasizing the interconnectedness and unity of humanity.