Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow:-

The prisoners in the concentration camps in World War-ll had lost faith in the future. Being in the camp, I felt disgusted with the state of affairs and I forced my thoughts to turn to another subject. "Suddenly, I saw myself standing on the platform of a well- lit, warm and pleasant lecture room. In front of me, the attentive audience were seated in comfortable upholstered seats. I saw myself giving a lecture on hope, optimism, and resilience under difficult circumstances." Suddenly, all that oppressed me stopped giving me pain and distress. This practice was so impactful that I could succeed in rising above the situation and the sufferings of the moment." 

The survivors of World War-Il who were prisoners in the concentration camps had the common personality trait which consists of 'the three Cs', i.e. commitment, control and challenges. These traits are referred to as:

Hardiness

The correct answer is Option (2) → Hardiness

Hardiness is a personality trait made up of the three Cs — commitment, control, and challenge — that enables individuals to cope effectively with stress and adversity. Survivors in extreme situations, such as prisoners in concentration camps during World War II, often demonstrated hardiness by staying committed to life’s purpose, maintaining a sense of control over their reactions, and viewing difficulties as challenges rather than threats. This mindset helps people stay resilient and find meaning even under extreme hardship.