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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:

Who can be referred to as a genius?

Option 1: A man with common ideas
 

Option 2: A man with original ideas

Option 3: A man with clever ideas

Option 4: A man with bright ideas


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: A man with original ideas


Solution : The correct answer is option 2, which is the original.

Explanation:


- According to the passage, "genius implies very extraordinary gifts or native powers, especially as displayed in original creation, discovery, expression, or achievement."

A genius is a man who has original and unique ideas.

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