The Sun God rises every morning without fail, spreading light and warmth across the world. He never rests or delays, and his rays reach every corner without discrimination. Observing the Sun God teaches us an important lesson: we should not be idle or lazy. Just as the Sun diligently performs its duty, we too must abandon laziness and work with dedication to fulfill our responsibilities.

According to the passage, what message does the Sun God give us?

Appeared in: DSSSB - 29 August 2019 (Shift-2)

Explanation

derived directly from a key sentence in the passage: '...we too must abandon laziness and work with dedication to fulfill our responsibilities.'.
The passage draws a clear parallel between the Sun God's diligent daily 'duty' of rising and spreading light, and the human responsibility to be active and not idle.
The central theme is overcoming laziness by emulating the Sun's unwavering performance of its duties.

Option A: While abandoning laziness often leads to working more, the primary message highlighted in the text is the change in mindset (abandoning laziness), not just the outcome (more work).
Option B: This is the direct opposite of the passage's message. The Sun's rising is a call to action and wakefulness, not continued rest.
Option C: The passage encourages proactive behavior inspired by the sun, not passive waiting. The sun's action is the trigger for our own action.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Reading Comprehension as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
This question tests logical reasoning and comprehension, a key skill for nurses to understand instructions, patient charts, and protocols accurately.
The underlying message of discipline and diligence is fundamental to the nursing profession, which demands consistency, responsibility, and proactive care.
What if the passage emphasized the warmth and healing properties of the sun? The message might then shift to 'providing comfort and care' rather than 'abandoning laziness'.

How to Approach the Question

First, read the entire passage carefully to understand its main idea and tone.
Next, identify the specific question being asked. Here, it's about the 'message' from the Sun God.
Scan the passage for keywords related to the question, such as 'lesson', 'teaches', or direct commands.
Locate the sentence that explicitly states the lesson: '...we too must abandon laziness and work with dedication...'
Compare this key sentence with the given options to find the one that is a direct match or a very close paraphrase.
Eliminate options that are contradictory or not supported by the text.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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Practise the full DSSSB - 29 August 2019 (Shift-2)

Attempt every question from this paper in a timed mock, then review the full solution for each one.