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Nehru was a many-sided personality. He enjoyed reading and writing books as much as he enjoyed fighting political and social evils or resisting tyranny. In him the scientist and the humanist were held in perfect balance. While he kept looking at social problems from a scientific standpoint, he never forgot that we should nourish the total man. As a scientist, he refused to believe, in a benevolent power interested in men’s affairs; but, as a self-proclaimed non-believer, he loved affirming his faith in life and the beauty of nature. Children he adored. Unlike Wordsworth, he did not see them trailing clouds of glory from their recent sojourn in heaven. He saw them as blossoms of promise and renewal, the only hope for mankind.

Pt. Nehru enjoyed

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doing all these and much more.

Nehru's Multifaceted Enjoyments

The passage describes Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru as a person with a "many-sided personality." It explicitly states that he derived pleasure from several activities:

  • Reading and writing books: This is mentioned as one of his significant enjoyments.
  • Fighting political and social evils: The text highlights his active involvement in combating societal problems.
  • Resisting tyranny: This indicates his strong stance against oppressive rule.

Beyond these specific activities, the passage further elaborates on his character, noting that "the scientist and the humanist were held in perfect balance." He approached social issues scientifically but also believed in nurturing the "total man." As a non-believer, he affirmed his faith in life and the beauty of nature. He particularly adored children, viewing them as symbols of hope and renewal.

Considering all these aspects—his intellectual pursuits (reading, writing), his social and political engagement (fighting evils, resisting tyranny), and his appreciation for life, nature, and humanity—it's clear that his enjoyments were broad and encompassed much more than the individual points listed in options 1, 2, and 3.

Therefore, the option stating he enjoyed "doing all these and much more" accurately summarizes the comprehensive nature of Pt. Nehru's passions and engagements as depicted in the passage.

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