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Context : There are several aims of education. First is that education imparts us knowledge of the world in which we live. Science, history, geography and other subjects help us in this field. Second aim of education is to develop technical skill so that man may earn his livelihood. 

Explanation : In these lines the author says that these are not the real aims of knowledge. Only getting information and skill are the ordinary aims. The main aim of education is to enable a man to pass a nobler and higher life. To make a man successful in this world is to enable a man to enjoy permanent bliss of spiritual life.

Context : The author has highlighted the value of good women and educated mothers for a nation. 

Explanation : In these lines the author is explaining the two of the many purposes of education. The first purpose of education is to give as much theoretical knowledge to the students as we can. This is possible by teaching them science, history and geography. The other purpose of education is to teach the people to gain applied and industrial ability to do jobs by themselves. This will enable them to earn a means of living.

Context : Here, the author tells us about one of the greatest qualities of human beings, i.e., compassion. Compassion means pity including sympathy and consideration of others. 

Explanation : The author says that compassion or pity is the natural quality of a woman. But it does not mean that men should not have pity. In fact compassion is the quality of every human being. It is compassion which differentiates man from animal. Every one of us should be sympathetic for others. We should be considerate of joys and sorrows of our fellow beings. Pity, sympathy and considerateness make a man civilized. So, if we want to have a strong society, we should develop these qualities in ourselves.

Context : The author has told that the real aim of education should be to enable a man to pass a nobler and higher life. Here the writer tells us about the education of women in ancient times.

Explanation : In these lines the author points out that in ancient times the women had equal rights to men in the field of education. They had the right to perform all religious ceremonies. They had the right to study vedas and to sing gayatri mantra. Their status was not inferior to men in any way. But the ancient civilization began to decline and it affected the rights of women adversely.

In reality women’s education in India is not wide spread.

In our times there are opportunities for women in social work, public life and administration.

When we study our classics, we come in close contact of different characters and minds. There we find many examples which fill us with the feelings of considerateness, kindness and compassion which shape the personality of men and women in our society.

When Lakshman was going to the forest, his mother taught him, “Look upon, Ram as your father, look upon Sita as myself, look upon the forest as Ayodhya.”

The progress of nation depends upon its women also. So, the education of women is essential so that they may be broad minded and well disciplined.

Through the efforts of Mahatma Gandhi, a change has been brought about in the condition of women after independence.

But I am anxious that the kind of education that is imparted must not only be broad but should also be useful.

(b) as far as

(b) restrained

According to S. Radhakrishnan, subjection of women causes the decline of womanhood. 

(d) compassion

(a) thrilling

So the purpose which you adopt in your life must he adapted to the relevant needs of the present generation.