The author wants India to rid herself of certain past bonds because
ahe is not able to see the relevance of the past
bthere is not much to be proud of
che is not interested in the history of India
dthey obstruct her physical and spiritual growth
AnswerUPSC’s answer is (d).
The author wants India freed from every shackle that binds her people, divides them and suppresses large numbers, because these block the free development of body and spirit. He also says he is proud of India's heritage and sees himself as one link in a long continuous chain from the past, so he is not rejecting the past as such. His reason for casting off bonds is therefore that they obstruct physical and spiritual growth.
Why each option is right or wrong
(a) He says he values the past and is conscious of belonging to it.
(b) He expresses pride in India's inheritance, so this contradicts him.
(c) His stated pride in India's past shows interest, not indifference.
(d) Correct: the bonds prevent free development of body and spirit.
Answer: UPSC’s key. Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
