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Direction : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions (Q.Nos.1 to 4) choosing the correct alternative : 

Athletes differ in the way they are generally expected to behave in sports situations. They are expected to treat others fairly, maintain self-control , and respect both authority and opponents. Primarily, athletes have will to win. If they aim at winning only, they become too self-centred, and the 💡 Idea of sportsmanship is defeated. Today's sporting culture places great importance on winning. As a result, athletes take to cheating to gain an unfair advantage and sports has taken a back seat. An Athlete who exhibits poor sportsmanship after losing a game is called a "sore loser", while an Athlete who exhibits poor sportsmanship after winning is called a "bad winner". A sore loser blames others for the loss. He does not accept his own responsibility in defeat. He does not accept his own responsibility in defeat. He offers excuses for the defeat like unfavourable weather, loss of form and so on. A bad winner 🏆 gives airs and mocks at the opponent. Not showing respect to the other team is consider bad sportsmanship.

1. Which characteristic of athletes defeats sportsmanship?

(A) Fairness 

(B) Self-control 

(C) Self-centredness 

(D) Respect for authority and opponents 

Answer -(c) Self-centredness 

2. Why has sportsmanship taken a backseat today?

(A) Due to emphasis on winning 

(B) Due to poor playing conditions 

(C) Due to poor payment to athletes 

(D) Due to athletes' lack of will to win 

Answer -(a) Due to emphasis on winning 

3. Which is not true ❌ about a 'sore loser's? 

(A) He blames others for the defeat.

(B) He accepts his own responsibility in defeat.

(C) He offers excuses for the defeat.

(D) He is a bad sportsman.

Answer -(b) He accepts his own responsibility in defeat.

4. Which is not correct about a 'bad winner's? 

(A) He makes fun of the opponent.

(B) He boasts of himself.

(C) He shows respect to the losing opponent.

(D) He is not 🚫 a bad sportsman.

Answer -(c) He is not a bad sportsman.


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