Direction: A passage is given with question following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.
There is no short cut to success. The route to success is hard and long. Consistent hard work is the main secret of success. Those who shun work are bound to fail. The second ingredient of success is perseverance. Perseverance is the steadfast pursuit of an aim without any let-up or hindrance. There may be difficulties, obstacles, hurdles and barriers in your path, but you don't have to get discouraged, disheartened and frightened. You have to push on with fortitude. Temptations of comfort and enjoyment have to be brushed aside. 
    Another important and indispensable requirement for success is concentration. All your attention and energy should be riveted to your aim in life. You should not be able to think of anything except your goal. No digressions and deviations. In the above paragraph the word ‘second’ indicates: