CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

FOG

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following best defines Philanthropy?
A
A defensive buffer between the Carolina’s and Spanish Florida.
B
The desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.
C
The idea is England would become wealthy by taking raw materials from Georgia and creating finished product from them (Ex:Mercantilism)
D
The act of traveling through an area to find something or to learn about it.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Oxford Language Dictionary says philanthropy is “the desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.” Yes, philanthropy is as simple as that and far more complex.

Detailed explanation-2: -Philanthropy refers to charitable acts or other good works that help others or society as a whole. Philanthropy can include donating money to a worthy cause or volunteering time, effort, or other forms of altruism.

Detailed explanation-3: -It meant “love of humanity.” Today, philanthropy means generosity in all its forms and is often defined as giving gifts of “time, talent and treasure” to help make life better for other people. You can practice philanthropy by making a monetary gift, such as a donation to a cause you believe in.

Detailed explanation-4: -Philanthropic responsibility can include things such as funding educational programs, supporting health initiatives, donating to causes, and supporting community beautification projects.

Detailed explanation-5: -From long-term giving to one-off donations, philanthropy can take many forms. Often considered society’s risk capital, it’s defined as ‘the desire to promote the welfare of others, normally through the generous donation of money to good causes’ – but there’s more to know about its positive effects on the world.

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