Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions from 21 to 24.
Happiness is not a permanent vacation. A prevalent belief is that i have to work, one would be blissfully happy. But a job is more than just a pay cheque. Almost all cultures teach us that work is worship. Work holds the key to happiness as doing something which increases confidence and self- worth. It brings a feeling of satisfaction, of doing something, of contributing. Job satisfaction comes less from how much one earns than from the challenge of the job. It would be unrealistic to suggest that one could be happy without basic shelter, roaming the streets on an empty stomach.
21. Choose the most appropriate meaning of- Prevalent :
(A) strong
(B) common
(C) forced
(D) unique
22. Which of the following statement(s) is/are True in the context of the given passage ?
(1) Job is more than earning money
(II) Challenges in job give more satisfaction than money
(III) It is realistic to be happy on an empty stomach
(IV) Contributing something to the society is unsatisfactory
(A) Only (I) is correct
(B) both (I) and (III) are correct
(C) both (I) and (II) are correct
(D) Only (IV) is correct
23. What do you think should be the most appropriate title for the given passage ?
(A) Work elevates self-worth
(B) Work is not vital
(C) Money gives satisfaction
(D) Being rich is being happy
24. Which of the following statements is NOT CORRECT as per the context of the given passage ?
(A) Happiness is only a temporary phase
(B) Being rich keeps one happy and blissful
(C) One can’t be happy without job satisfaction
(D) All the cultures consider work as the key to happiness
25. Choose antonym for the following word:
Subside :
(A) expand
(B) regular
(C) sink
(D) deepen