issb english MCQ #135

Read the passage. "Officer training demands discipline, but discipline without compassion breeds fear, not loyalty. The best platoon leaders earn respect because their orders are fair and their concern for the men is genuine." What tone does the writer adopt toward leadership?

issb english MCQ #135

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Read the passage. "Officer training demands discipline, but discipline without compassion breeds fear, not loyalty. The best platoon leaders earn respect because their orders are fair and their concern for the men is genuine." What tone does the writer adopt toward leadership?

    • A) Mocking and dismissive of military authority
    • B) Neutral, with no clear preference stated
    • C) Admiring of leaders who combine firmness with genuine care
    • D) Angry toward all forms of command structure

    Answer: Admiring of leaders who combine firmness with genuine care

    Explanation: The writer criticises harsh discipline but praises leaders whose orders are fair and whose concern is real. That balanced praise shows admiration for compassionate firmness.