Comprehension Read the following passage and answer the questions: The first…
2025
Comprehension
Read the following passage and answer the questions:
The first step is for us to realise that a city need not be a frustrater of life; it can be among other things, a mechanism for enhancing life, for producing possibilities of living which are not to be realized except through cities. But, for that to happen, deliberate and drastic planning is needed. Towns as much as animals, must have their systems of organs—those for transport and circulation are an obvious example.
What we need now are organ systems for recreation, leisure, culture, community expression. This means abundance of open space, easy access to unspoilt nature, beauty in parks and in fine buildings, gymnasia and swimming baths and recreation grounds in plenty, central spaces for celebrations and demonstrations, halls for citizens’ meetings, concert halls and theatres and cinemas that belong to the city.
And the buildings must not be built anyhow or dumped down anywhere; both they and their grouping should mean something important to the people of the place.
Q. What could be the most suitable title for the passage?
- A.
Towns versus Animals
- B.
The need for planned cities
- C.
Modern cities: Benefits and Shortcomings
- D.
How to develop a Global city
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B
The passage argues that cities can enhance life only through deliberate and drastic planning. It highlights the need for specific systems like recreation spaces, culture centers, and meaningful architecture to improve living conditions. Therefore, the central theme focuses on the necessity of intentional urban design, making 'The need for planned cities' the most suitable title.