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Overcoming personal ambition for common welfare. living in the world of thought and imagination. the triumph of mind over worldly pleasures for a noble cause. (vi) a fuller knowledge of oneself. - English Honeydew

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प्रश्न

“The summit of the mind” refers to

(i) great intellectual achievements.

(ii) the process of maturing mentally and spiritually.

(iii) overcoming personal ambition for the common welfare.

(iv) living in a world of thought and imagination.

(v) the triumph of mind over worldly pleasures for a noble cause.

(vi) a fuller knowledge of oneself.

Mark the item(s) not relevant.

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उत्तर

(i)(iii)(iv) and (v) are not relevant.

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पाठ 5.1 The Summit Within
Comprehension Check | Q 3 | पृष्ठ ७९

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