Exam based questions, Francis Bacon’s Of Friendship, MOQ

Exam based questions, Francis Bacon’s Of Friendship, MOQ

Francis Bacon’s Of Friendship

1. 1. According to Bacon, what does friendship bring to a person's life? (UPSC Mains 2021)

A) Wealth

B) Pleasure and relief from sorrow

C) Power

D) Fame

Ans: B) Pleasure and relief from sorrow

2. 2. Bacon claims that friendship is most beneficial in times of: (NET 2021)

A) Happiness

B) Poverty

C) Sorrow

D) Success

Ans: C) Sorrow

3. 3. Bacon argues that true friends share which of the following qualities? (PGTRB 2022)

A) Similarities in appearance

B) Similar goals and interests

C) Virtues and wisdom

D) Similar social status

Ans: C) Virtues and wisdom

4. 4. According to Bacon, why do men often seek friendship? (SSC 2021)

A) To gain financial support

B) To share experiences and obtain support

C) To achieve political power

D) To outdo others in competition

Ans: B) To share experiences and obtain support

5. 5. In Bacon’s view, what is the chief benefit of friendship? (NET 2022)

A) Providing material support

B) Building a person’s reputation

C) Offering counsel and solace in times of need

D) Facilitating career growth

Ans: C) Offering counsel and solace in times of need

6. 6. According to Bacon, which of the following does friendship prevent? (UPSC Mains 2020)

A) Anger

B) Loneliness

C) Fear of failure

D) Greed

Ans: B) Loneliness

7. 7. Bacon mentions that a friend serves as a: (SLET 2022)

A) Moral guide

B) Financial advisor

C) Political ally

D) Business partner

Ans: A) Moral guide

8. 8. In Bacon’s essay, which of the following is the role of a friend in times of difficulty? (Banking Exam 2021)

A) To console

B) To offer financial assistance

C) To provide judgment and wisdom

D) To maintain silence

Ans: C) To provide judgment and wisdom

9. 9. Bacon writes that friendship can help a person avoid: (PGTRB 2021)

A) Excessive pride

B) Self-doubt

C) Anxiety

D) Selfishness

Ans: B) Self-doubt

10. 10. Bacon believes that the most important quality in friendship is: (SSC 2021)

A) Trust

B) Similarity

C) Competition

D) Wealth

Ans: A) Trust

11. 11. In Bacon’s view, what does friendship enable a person to achieve? (UPSC Mains 2020)

A) Political influence

B) Intellectual prowess

C) Emotional balance and peace

D) Fame and recognition

Ans: C) Emotional balance and peace

12. 12. According to Bacon, friendship allows one to: (SLET 2021)

A) Have someone to challenge opinions

B) Feel superior to others

C) Enjoy a life of luxury

D) Keep secrets from society

Ans: A) Have someone to challenge opinions

13. 13. Bacon mentions that true friends are necessary for: (NET 2022)

A) Maintaining personal ambition

B) Solving life’s problems

C) Gaining wealth

D) Enhancing social status

Ans: B) Solving life’s problems

14. 14. What does Bacon claim about friendship’s impact on sorrow? (Banking Exam 2021)

A) It makes sorrow less intense

B) It makes sorrow more intense

C) It brings sorrow to an end

D) It allows sorrow to be ignored

Ans: A) It makes sorrow less intense

15. 15. According to Bacon, which of the following is the main disadvantage of friendships? (UPSC Mains 2020)

A) They lead to dependency

B) They distract from work

C) They can be emotionally draining

D) They cause disagreements

Ans: C) They can be emotionally draining

16. 16. Bacon believes that a person who has a true friend is never: (SLET 2022)

A) Alone

B) Miserable

C) Bored

D) Ill

Ans: A) Alone

17. 17. What does Bacon say about the role of a friend in times of success? (NET 2021)

A) A friend competes with you for glory

B) A friend humbly celebrates your success

C) A friend encourages jealousy

D) A friend stays silent

Ans: B) A friend humbly celebrates your success

18. 18. According to Bacon, friendship should be founded on: (PGTRB 2021)

A) Wealth

B) Mutual respect and virtue

C) Power

D) Shared interests

Ans: B) Mutual respect and virtue

19. 19. Bacon suggests that friendship is essential for: (Banking Exam 2021)

A) Spiritual growth

B) Overcoming hardships

C) Gaining wealth

D) Political success

Ans: B) Overcoming hardships

20. 20. In Bacon’s essay, friendship serves as a remedy for: (SLET 2021)

A) Personal failure

B) Societal disapproval

C) Emotional isolation

D) Material loss

Ans: C) Emotional isolation

21. 21. According to Bacon, the greatest benefit of friendship is: (UPSC Mains 2021)

A) Security in wealth

B) Protection from enemies

C) Mental and emotional support

D) Influence over others

Ans: C) Mental and emotional support

22. 22. Bacon argues that friendship should be based on: (NET 2022)

A) Intelligence

B) Self-interest

C) Equal virtue

D) Mutual respect and understanding

Ans: D) Mutual respect and understanding

23. 23. Bacon mentions that a true friend will: (PGTRB 2021)

A) Only help in times of trouble

B) Always agree with you

C) Criticize you when necessary

D) Never challenge your opinions

Ans: C) Criticize you when necessary

24. 24. What does Bacon believe about sharing a secret with a friend? (NET 2020)

A) It is unwise to share secrets with anyone

B) True friends can be trusted with secrets

C) Secrets should always remain hidden

D) Only family members should be trusted with secrets

Ans: B) True friends can be trusted with secrets

25. 25. According to Bacon, what distinguishes a friend from an acquaintance? (UPSC Mains 2021)

A) Wealth

B) Shared history and deep connection

C) Similar social status

D) Political alliances

Ans: B) Shared history and deep connection

26. 26. Bacon mentions that friendships based on self-interest: (PGTRB 2022)

A) Are the most enduring

B) Are the most useful

C) Are often shallow and temporary

D) Have the greatest impact

Ans: C) Are often shallow and temporary

27. 27. According to Bacon, what is the most harmful aspect of false friendships? (Banking Exam 2021)

A) They drain one's resources

B) They lead to feelings of distrust

C) They encourage personal growth

D) They serve as emotional support

Ans: B) They lead to feelings of distrust

28. 28. Bacon claims that the value of friendship lies in its ability to: (SLET 2021)

A) Secure a higher social rank

B) Provide wealth and influence

C) Bring wisdom and advice in difficult times

D) Offer power and control

Ans: C) Bring wisdom and advice in difficult times

29. 29. Bacon suggests that friends help each other to: (UPSC Mains 2020)

A) Earn more money

B) Achieve personal and moral growth

C) Gain political power

D) Compete with others

Ans: B) Achieve personal and moral growth

30. 30. Bacon’s essay primarily explores the relationship between: (NET 2022)

A) Parents and children

B) Teacher and student

C) Friends and their benefits

D) Leaders and followers

Ans: C) Friends and their benefits

31. 31. Bacon describes friendship as a form of: (Banking Exam 2021)

A) Temporary association

B) Emotional support and bond

C) Business relationship

D) Political alliance

Ans: B) Emotional support and bond

32. 32. What does Bacon say about the nature of true friendship? (PGTRB 2021)

A) It is based on mutual benefit

B) It is rare and difficult to find

C) It is built on shared wealth

D) It is motivated by competition

Ans: B) It is rare and difficult to find

33. 33. According to Bacon, a true friend will never: (SLET 2022)

A) Criticize you openly

B) Lead you into temptation

C) Offer unsolicited advice

D) Judge you harshly in private

Ans: B) Lead you into temptation

34. 34. Bacon believes that true friends: (NET 2021)

A) Always agree with each other

B) Challenge each other to improve

C) Avoid confrontation

D) Provide material gifts

Ans: B) Challenge each other to improve

35. 35. According to Bacon, friendship helps a person avoid: (UPSC Mains 2021)

A) Emotional isolation

B) Academic failure

C) Financial difficulty

D) Physical illness

Ans: A) Emotional isolation

36. 36. Bacon claims that the loss of a true friend is equivalent to: (NET 2021)

A) Losing wealth

B) Losing a part of one’s soul

C) Losing fame

D) Losing reputation

Ans: B) Losing a part of one’s soul

37. 37. According to Bacon, a friend’s influence is most noticeable in: (PGTRB 2021)

A) Intellectual discussions

B) Difficult situations

C) Everyday activities

D) Social gatherings

Ans: B) Difficult situations

38. 38. Bacon suggests that a true friend can help a person face: (SLET 2022)

A) Financial instability

B) Intellectual challenges

C) Emotional distress and fear

D) Health issues

Ans: C) Emotional distress and fear

39. 39. In Bacon’s view, friends share their: (UPSC Mains 2020)

A) Secrets and ambitions

B) Happiness and wealth

C) Misfortunes and weaknesses

D) Competitions and victories

Ans: C) Misfortunes and weaknesses

40. 40. Bacon suggests that the lack of friendship results in: (Banking Exam 2021)

A) Isolation and loneliness

B) Increased ambition

C) Loss of fame

D) Emotional maturity

Ans: A) Isolation and loneliness

41. 41. According to Bacon, friends help to maintain: (SLET 2021)

A) Peace of mind

B) Wealth

C) Repute

D) Political power

Ans: A) Peace of mind

42. 42. Bacon emphasizes that a true friend will be: (NET 2022)

A) Loyal and sincere

B) Secretive

C) Financially supportive

D) Politically involved

Ans: A) Loyal and sincere

43. 43. Bacon writes that friendship is a remedy for: (UPSC Mains 2021)

A) Fear of failure

B) Arrogance

C) Sorrow and fear

D) Uncertainty

Ans: C) Sorrow and fear

44. 44. Bacon believes that true friendship encourages: (PGTRB 2021)

A) Humility

B) Selfishness

C) Vanity

D) Isolation

Ans: A) Humility

45. 45. According to Bacon, a good friend will: (SLET 2022)

A) Agree with everything you say

B) Never criticize you

C) Point out your flaws for improvement

D) Try to outshine you

Ans: C) Point out your flaws for improvement

46. 46. Bacon claims that friendship can: (Banking Exam 2021)

A) Provide guidance during difficult times

B) Increase your social status

C) Lead to excessive dependence

D) Lead to personal ruin

Ans: A) Provide guidance during difficult times

47. 47. Bacon suggests that friends are essential for: (NET 2022)

A) Career advancement

B) Helping to overcome grief

C) Financial stability

D) Political leadership

Ans: B) Helping to overcome grief

48. 48. According to Bacon, a friend’s criticism is: (SLET 2021)

A) Painful but constructive

B) A sign of hostility

C) A betrayal of trust

D) A form of disrespect

Ans: A) Painful but constructive

49. 49. In Bacon’s view, the best kind of friendship is: (UPSC Mains 2020)

A) Based on mutual respect and shared virtues

B) Based on material benefits

C) Based on competition

D) Based on shared social status

Ans: A) Based on mutual respect and shared virtues

50. 50. Bacon suggests that friendship is most valuable in: (NET 2021)

A) Times of conflict

B) Times of good fortune

C) Times of sorrow and need

D) Times of peace

Ans: C) Times of sorrow and need

51. 51. Bacon believes that true friends help each other in: (PGTRB 2022)

A) Building wealth

B) Navigating moral dilemmas

C) Competing for power

D) Gaining popularity

Ans: B) Navigating moral dilemmas

52. 52. Bacon asserts that a friend’s role in one’s life is most important during: (Banking Exam 2021)

A) Victory

B) Defeat

C) Financial gain

D) Political ascendancy

Ans: B) Defeat

53. 53. According to Bacon, friendship provides relief from: (SLET 2021)

A) Social pressure

B) Physical illness

C) Emotional turmoil

D) Financial hardship

Ans: C) Emotional turmoil

54. 54. Bacon argues that in friendship, the exchange of emotions and feelings leads to: (NET 2022)

A) A deeper understanding

B) A sense of competition

C) A sense of obligation

D) A sense of superiority

Ans: A) A deeper understanding

55. 55. Bacon believes that friendship allows for the sharing of: (PGTRB 2022)

A) Power

B) Financial resources

C) Feelings and personal experiences

D) Material possessions

Ans: C) Feelings and personal experiences

56. 56. In Bacon’s essay, friendship is seen as a: (Banking Exam 2021)

A) Weakness

B) Strong bond

C) Temporary relationship

D) Political tool

Ans: B) Strong bond

57. 57. Bacon writes that true friends can help each other overcome: (SLET 2022)

A) External threats

B) Financial crises

C) Self-doubt and fear

D) Physical ailments

Ans: C) Self-doubt and fear

58. 58. Bacon argues that true friendship is rare because: (UPSC Mains 2021)

A) Most people seek material gain from relationships

B) People fear emotional vulnerability

C) Friendships are based on competition

D) People prefer to be alone

Ans: B) People fear emotional vulnerability

59. 59. Bacon compares friendship to: (PGTRB 2022)

A) A business transaction

B) A strong and unyielding bond

C) A political alliance

D) A fleeting moment of happiness

Ans: B) A strong and unyielding bond

60. 60. According to Bacon, a true friend is one who: (SLET 2021)

A) Never questions your decisions

B) Always agrees with your views

C) Offers sound advice even in difficult times

D) Helps you gain wealth and power

Ans: C) Offers sound advice even in difficult times

61. 61. Bacon suggests that in friendship, emotional support is: (NET 2022)

A) Irrelevant

B) Essential and invaluable

C) Only for times of failure

D) A temporary necessity

Ans: B) Essential and invaluable

62. 62. According to Bacon, the power of friendship lies in its ability to: (Banking Exam 2021)

A) Provide financial support

B) Inspire fear in others

C) Provide comfort and counsel

D) Gain social approval

Ans: C) Provide comfort and counsel

63. 63. Bacon argues that without friendship, a person is: (SLET 2021)

A) More likely to succeed

B) More likely to face isolation

C) Better able to compete with others

D) More content with life

Ans: B) More likely to face isolation

64. 64. Bacon writes that true friendship is not based on: (UPSC Mains 2020)

A) Similarities in wealth

B) Material benefits

C) Power dynamics

D) Personal gain

Ans: B) Material benefits

65. 65. Bacon emphasizes that friendship is a source of: (NET 2021)

A) Wealth

B) Entertainment

C) Emotional strength and resilience

D) Social control

Ans: C) Emotional strength and resilience

66. 66. According to Bacon, in friendship, a person should: (PGTRB 2021)

A) Always agree with their friend

B) Expect personal gain

C) Be willing to provide and receive honest feedback

D) Only offer material support

Ans: C) Be willing to provide and receive honest feedback

67. 67. Bacon argues that the loss of a friend is equivalent to: (Banking Exam 2021)

A) Losing power

B) Losing an opportunity

C) Losing part of one’s soul

D) Losing wealth

Ans: C) Losing part of one’s soul

68. 68. In Bacon’s view, true friends can help one grow: (SLET 2022)

A) In wealth

B) In knowledge

C) In power

D) In moral strength

Ans: D) In moral strength

69. 69. Bacon suggests that a friend’s criticism helps one to: (UPSC Mains 2021)

A) Realize personal weaknesses

B) Compete more effectively

C) Gain social status

D) Feel superior

Ans: A) Realize personal weaknesses

70. 70. According to Bacon, friendship provides: (PGTRB 2022)

A) Political power

B) Support and guidance

C) Wealth and fortune

D) Social recognition

Ans: B) Support and guidance

71. 71. Bacon suggests that true friendship is founded on: (Banking Exam 2021)

A) Common interests

B) Mutual respect and understanding

C) Financial support

D) Political alignment

Ans: B) Mutual respect and understanding

72. 72. According to Bacon, a friend’s role in one’s life is most important when: (SLET 2022)

A) You are in a position of power

B) You are facing personal difficulties

C) You are achieving success

D) You are planning for the future

Ans: B) You are facing personal difficulties

73. 73. Bacon asserts that friendship serves as a source of: (NET 2021)

A) Inspiration

B) Financial aid

C) Social networking

D) Emotional comfort

Ans: D) Emotional comfort

74. 74. Bacon believes that the most significant benefit of friendship is: (PGTRB 2022)

A) The ability to influence others

B) The emotional support it offers

C) The material gain it brings

D) The social status it provides

Ans: B) The emotional support it offers

75. 75. In Bacon’s view, a friend who does not offer advice in times of need is: (Banking Exam 2021)

A) Disloyal

B) Kindhearted

C) A hindrance

D) An enemy

Ans: A) Disloyal

76. 76. Bacon’s essay "Of Friendship" stresses that friends are important because they provide: (SLET 2021)

A) Power

B) Inspiration and hope

C) Practical help and guidance

D) Wealth and material goods

Ans: C) Practical help and guidance

77. 77. Bacon claims that true friends are rare because: (UPSC Mains 2021)

A) They require constant attention

B) Most people avoid deep emotional connections

C) They are usually selfish

D) People do not have the time for friendship

Ans: B) Most people avoid deep emotional connections

78. 78. Bacon believes that friendship is beneficial because it helps to: (NET 2022)

A) Sharpen business skills

B) Provide intellectual debate

C) Ensure personal growth and reflection

D) Strengthen physical health

Ans: C) Ensure personal growth and reflection

79. 79. In Bacon’s view, the absence of friends leads to: (PGTRB 2022)

A) Intellectual stagnation

B) Emotional and mental loneliness

C) Increased ambition

D) Self-reliance

Ans: B) Emotional and mental loneliness

80. 80. According to Bacon, a person’s reputation can be influenced by: (SLET 2022)

A) Their wealth

B) Their friends and relationships

C) Their intelligence

D) Their political power

Ans: B) Their friends and relationships

81. 81. Bacon asserts that true friends will: (Banking Exam 2021)

A) Always support you, even when you are wrong

B) Correct your mistakes when necessary

C) Encourage your competition with others

D) Avoid providing any advice

Ans: B) Correct your mistakes when necessary

82. 82. Bacon describes a friend who helps in times of need as: (UPSC Mains 2020)

A) A true ally

B) A temporary companion

C) A self-interested individual

D) A rival

Ans: A) A true ally

83. 83. Bacon suggests that one of the key virtues of friendship is: (NET 2021)

A) Loyalty and steadfastness

B) The ability to control emotions

C) The pursuit of power

D) Intellectual superiority

Ans: A) Loyalty and steadfastness

84. 84. According to Bacon, the purpose of friendship is to: (PGTRB 2022)

A) Build influence and power

B) Create an emotional bond for mutual support

C) Secure financial support

D) Gain social popularity

Ans: B) Create an emotional bond for mutual support

85. 85. Bacon compares friendship to: (Banking Exam 2021)

A) A luxury

B) A medicine that cures emotional wounds

C) A social status symbol

D) A political strategy

Ans: B) A medicine that cures emotional wounds

86. 86. Bacon believes that in friendship, it is important to: (SLET 2022)

A) Keep personal secrets private

B) Always agree with each other

C) Be vulnerable and share weaknesses

D) Compete for the best outcomes

Ans: C) Be vulnerable and share weaknesses

87. 87. Bacon suggests that friends should be: (NET 2022)

A) Alike in every way

B) From similar social backgrounds

C) Honest, loyal, and understanding

D) Financially stable

Ans: C) Honest, loyal, and understanding

88. 88. Bacon argues that friendships are built on: (UPSC Mains 2021)

A) Mutual respect and trust

B) Financial dependence

C) Political alliances

D) Social status

Ans: A) Mutual respect and trust

89. 89. Bacon claims that friendships help to: (PGTRB 2021)

A) Solve problems

B) Clarify intellectual debates

C) Cultivate power

D) Increase one’s social media presence

Ans: A) Solve problems

90. 90. Bacon writes that true friendship is different from: (SLET 2021)

A) Casual acquaintances

B) Family relationships

C) Competitive friendships

D) Political alliances

Ans: A) Casual acquaintances

91. 91. Bacon suggests that a true friend is one who: (NET 2021)

A) Always agrees with you

B) Helps you grow intellectually and emotionally

C) Does not care about your success

D) Prefers competition over cooperation

Ans: B) Helps you grow intellectually and emotionally

92. 92. According to Bacon, the most important quality in friendship is: (PGTRB 2021)

A) Generosity

B) Wisdom

C) Loyalty and trustworthiness

D) Intelligence

Ans: C) Loyalty and trustworthiness

93. 93. Bacon believes that friendship is important for: (Banking Exam 2021)

A) Securing a job

B) Gaining financial wealth

C) Providing emotional stability

D) Establishing political influence

Ans: C) Providing emotional stability

94. 94. Bacon stresses that friendship provides a unique kind of: (SLET 2022)

A) Social standing

B) Political leverage

C) Emotional and intellectual support

D) Economic advantage

Ans: C) Emotional and intellectual support

95. 95. Bacon suggests that a true friend can be a source of: (UPSC Mains 2020)

A) Wealth and property

B) Wisdom and guidance

C) Competition and rivalry

D) Social power

Ans: B) Wisdom and guidance

96. 96. Bacon claims that the bonds of friendship grow stronger through: (NET 2021)

A) Time and shared experiences

B) Regular disagreements

C) Financial cooperation

D) Social status

Ans: A) Time and shared experiences

97. 97. Bacon believes that friendships built on mutual respect lead to: (PGTRB 2022)

A) Material wealth

B) Greater self-awareness

C) Intellectual superiority

D) Increased social competition

Ans: B) Greater self-awareness

98. 98. According to Bacon, a friend’s emotional support is most needed during: (SLET 2021)

A) Political transitions

B) Times of financial prosperity

C) Moments of sorrow and fear

D) Social gatherings

Ans: C) Moments of sorrow and fear

99. 99. Bacon argues that the value of true friendship is: (UPSC Mains 2021)

A) Short-term

B) Measurable in terms of material gain

C) Long-lasting and irreplaceable

D) Limited to social settings

Ans: C) Long-lasting and irreplaceable

100. 100. Bacon concludes his essay "Of Friendship" by asserting that: (PGTRB 2022)

A) Friendships should always be competitive

B) The best friendships are based on loyalty and mutual benefit

C) Friendship is less important than wealth

D) True friends are difficult to find but invaluable when found

Ans: D) True friends are difficult to find but invaluable when found