Question : Directions: Read the following passage carefully and choose the most appropriate answer to the question out of the four alternatives.
Is there any difference between "genius" and "talent" ? We generally feel that a man of genius is in some way higher than a man of talent; and that talented men are more common than genius. This is true, but it is rather vague. Genius implies "very extraordinary gifts or native powers, especially as displayed in original creation, discovery, expression or achievement; phenomenal capacity regarded as relatively independent of instruction and training". Talent, on the other hand, consists of "mental endowments or capacities of superior character; marked mental ability". "Talent" is more the capacity to learn to do a thing well; but "genius" is an inborn inspiration that drives a man to do a thing with original excellence. As Meredith said, "Genius does what it must, and talent does what it can". Shakespeare in drama and poetry, Isaac Newton in science, Napoleon in war, Beethoven in music, were geniuses; many well-known poets, scientists, generals and musicians have been men of talent.
Question:
A person who can be called a true genius is _______
Option 1: Any independent thinker
Option 2: An exceptionally brilliant person
Option 3: An interesting person
Option 4: A person who is humurous and logical thinker
Correct Answer: An exceptionally brilliant person
Solution : The correct option is 2 i.e An exceptionally brilliant person.
Explanation: According to the passage, genius implies "very extraordinary gifts or native powers." Only 'an exceptionally intelligent person' is appropriate among the options provided.
Is there any difference between "genius" and "talent" ? We generally feel that a man of genius is
Question : Read the following passage carefully and choose the most appropriate answer to the question out of the four alternatives.
Is there any difference between "genius" and "talent" ? We generally feel that a man of genius is in
Is there any difference between "genius" and "talent" ? We generally feel that a man of genius is in some way
Question : Directions: One statement is given followed by four conclusions. You have to consider the statement to be true, even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions can be drawn from the
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