Directions: Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow by selecting the correct/most appropriate options.
Man who is believed to have evolved from apes, is a curious mixture of varied motives. He is not only the subject of needs but is also their creator. He not only seeks to satisfy his needs but also caters to his desire for beauty and grace. He is eager to satisfy his passion for more and more knowledge. Although in a general way, the maxim 'necessity is the mother of invention' is true, it is by no means the whole truth. Man is something much greater than an intelligent being using his intellect to make newer inventions from time to time. He has within him a spirit which is ever exhorting him to cut down his needs and learn to be happy with what he has. The real purpose underlying this maxim lies in its utility in the worldly sense. It tells us to be up and doing, not to be passive in our attitude to life. It asks us not to remain slaves of old habits and ways of life. We must face the new situations with a creative mind. Every new difficulty, every new problem, which confronts us in life, can be tackled successfully with the spirit of inventiveness.
Which one of the following is not the whole truth according to the passage?
Correct Answer :
Necessity is the mother of invention.
Solution :
The correct answer is Necessity is the mother of invention.
Explanation:
According to the provided passage, the author states: "Although in a general way, the maxim 'necessity is the mother of invention' is true, it is by no means the whole truth."
This explicitly highlights that while the maxim holds true in a general sense, considering it as the complete truth is incorrect because human beings are driven by more than just basic needs—they also possess a desire for beauty, knowledge, and spiritual contentment.
Therefore, the statement that is not the whole truth is "Necessity is the mother of invention."
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