Directions: In this section there are short passages. After each passage you will find questions based on it. Answer them based on the contents of the passage and the opinion of the author only.
PASSAGE V
The art of growing old is one which the passage of time has forced upon my attention. Psychologically there are two dangers to be guarded against in old age. One of these is undue absorption in the past. It does not do to live in memories, in regrets for the good old days. One's thoughts must be directed to the future. This is not always easy; one's past is a gradually increasing weight. The other thing to be avoided is clinging to youth on the hope of sucking vigour from its vitality.
“By the art of growing old”, the author means
- Asome special skill by applying which one can grow old.
- Bthat growing old is like creating a work of art.
- Cthe acceptance of old age as a fact of life.
- Dthe refusal on one's part to grow old.
Explanation
The passage is about adjusting psychologically to old age.