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Direction: Read the passage given below:
- I got posted in Srinagar in the 1980s. Its rugged mountains, gushing rivers and vast meadows reminded me of the landscapes of my native place – the Jibhi Valley in Himachal Pradesh. Unlike Srinagar that saw numerous tourists, Jibhi Valley remained clouded in anonymity. That’s when the seed of starting tourism in Jibhi was planted. I decided to leave my service in the Indian Army and follow the urge to return home.
- We had two houses – a family house and a traditional house, which we often rented out. I pleaded with my father to ask the tenant to vacate the house so that I could convert it into a guesthouse. When my family finally relented, I renovated the house keeping its originality intact, just adding windows for sunlight.
- I still remember the summer of 1992 when I put a signboard outside my first guesthouse in Jibhi Valley! The village residents, however, were sceptical about my success. My business kept growing but it took years for tourism to take off in Jibhi Valley. Things changed significantly after 2008 when the government launched a homestay scheme. People built homestays and with rapid tourism growth, the region changed rapidly. Villages turned into towns with many concrete buildings. Local businesses and tourists continued putting a burden on nature.
- Then, with the 2020-21 pandemic and lockdown, tourism came to a complete standstill in Jibhi Valley. Local people, who were employed at over a hundred homestays and guesthouses, returned to their villages. Some went back to farming; some took up pottery and some got involved in government work schemes. Now, all ardently hope that normalcy and tourism will return to the valley soon. In a way, the pandemic has given us an opportunity to introspect, go back to our roots and look for sustainable solutions.
- For me, tourism has been my greatest teacher. It brought people from many countries and all states of India to my guesthouse. It gave me exposure to different cultures and countless opportunities to learn new things. Most people who stayed at my guesthouse became my regular clients and good friends. When I look back, I feel proud, yet humbled at the thought that I was not only able to fulfill my dream despite all the challenges, but also played a role in establishing tourism in the beautiful valley that I call home.
Q. The scenic beauty of Srinagar makes the writer feel:
- a)awestruck
- b)nostalgic
- c)cheerful
- d)confused
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the passage given below:
- I got posted in Srinagar in the 1980s. Its rugged mountains, gushing rivers and vast meadows reminded me of the landscapes of my native place – the Jibhi Valley in Himachal Pradesh. Unlike Srinagar that saw numerous tourists, Jibhi Valley remained clouded in anonymity. That’s when the seed of starting tourism in Jibhi was planted. I decided to leave my service in the Indian Army and follow the urge to return home.
- We had two houses – a family house and a traditional house, which we often rented out. I pleaded with my father to ask the tenant to vacate the house so that I could convert it into a guesthouse. When my family finally relented, I renovated the house keeping its originality intact, just adding windows for sunlight.
- I still remember the summer of 1992 when I put a signboard outside my first guesthouse in Jibhi Valley! The village residents, however, were sceptical about my success. My business kept growing but it took years for tourism to take off in Jibhi Valley. Things changed significantly after 2008 when the government launched a homestay scheme. People built homestays and with rapid tourism growth, the region changed rapidly. Villages turned into towns with many concrete buildings. Local businesses and tourists continued putting a burden on nature.
- Then, with the 2020-21 pandemic and lockdown, tourism came to a complete standstill in Jibhi Valley. Local people, who were employed at over a hundred homestays and guesthouses, returned to their villages. Some went back to farming; some took up pottery and some got involved in government work schemes. Now, all ardently hope that normalcy and tourism will return to the valley soon. In a way, the pandemic has given us an opportunity to introspect, go back to our roots and look for sustainable solutions.
- For me, tourism has been my greatest teacher. It brought people from many countries and all states of India to my guesthouse. It gave me exposure to different cultures and countless opportunities to learn new things. Most people who stayed at my guesthouse became my regular clients and good friends. When I look back, I feel proud, yet humbled at the thought that I was not only able to fulfill my dream despite all the challenges, but also played a role in establishing tourism in the beautiful valley that I call home.
Q. The scenic beauty of Srinagar makes the writer feel:
a)
awestruck
b)
nostalgic
c)
cheerful
d)
confused
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EduRev Support answered |
The correct answer is: nostalgic
The passage mentions that the landscapes of Srinagar reminded the writer of his native place, the Jibhi Valley in Himachal Pradesh, indicating a feeling of nostalgia.
Direction: Read the passage given below: - I got posted in Srinagar in the 1980s. Its rugged mountains, gushing rivers and vast meadows reminded me of the landscapes of my native place – the Jibhi Valley in Himachal Pradesh. Unlike Srinagar that saw numerous tourists, Jibhi Valley remained clouded in anonymity. That’s when the seed of starting tourism in Jibhi was planted. I decided to leave my service in the Indian Army and follow the urge to return home.
- We had two houses – a family house and a traditional house, which we often rented out. I pleaded with my father to ask the tenant to vacate the house so that I could convert it into a guesthouse. When my family finally relented, I renovated the house keeping its originality intact, just adding windows for sunlight.
- I still remember the summer of 1992 when I put a signboard outside my first guesthouse in Jibhi Valley! The village residents, however, were sceptical about my success. My business kept growing but it took years for tourism to take off in Jibhi Valley. Things changed significantly after 2008 when the government launched a homestay scheme. People built homestays and with rapid tourism growth, the region changed rapidly. Villages turned into towns with many concrete buildings. Local businesses and tourists continued putting a burden on nature.
- Then, with the 2020-21 pandemic and lockdown, tourism came to a complete standstill in Jibhi Valley. Local people, who were employed at over a hundred homestays and guesthouses, returned to their villages. Some went back to farming; some took up pottery and some got involved in government work schemes. Now, all ardently hope that normalcy and tourism will return to the valley soon. In a way, the pandemic has given us an opportunity to introspect, go back to our roots and look for sustainable solutions.
- For me, tourism has been my greatest teacher. It brought people from many countries and all states of India to my guesthouse. It gave me exposure to different cultures and countless opportunities to learn new things. Most people who stayed at my guesthouse became my regular clients and good friends. When I look back, I feel proud, yet humbled at the thought that I was not only able to fulfill my dream despite all the challenges, but also played a role in establishing tourism in the beautiful valley that I call home.
Q. Which quote summarises the writer ’s feelings about the pace of growth of tourism in Jibhi Valley?- a)We kill all the caterpillars, then complain there are no butterflies. – John Marsden
- b)Nature will give you the best example of life lessons, just open your eyes and see. – Kate Smith
- c)We do not see nature with our eyes, but with our understanding and our hearts. – William Hazlitt
- d)I’d rather be in the mountains thinking of God than in church thinking of the mountains. – John Muir
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the passage given below:
- I got posted in Srinagar in the 1980s. Its rugged mountains, gushing rivers and vast meadows reminded me of the landscapes of my native place – the Jibhi Valley in Himachal Pradesh. Unlike Srinagar that saw numerous tourists, Jibhi Valley remained clouded in anonymity. That’s when the seed of starting tourism in Jibhi was planted. I decided to leave my service in the Indian Army and follow the urge to return home.
- We had two houses – a family house and a traditional house, which we often rented out. I pleaded with my father to ask the tenant to vacate the house so that I could convert it into a guesthouse. When my family finally relented, I renovated the house keeping its originality intact, just adding windows for sunlight.
- I still remember the summer of 1992 when I put a signboard outside my first guesthouse in Jibhi Valley! The village residents, however, were sceptical about my success. My business kept growing but it took years for tourism to take off in Jibhi Valley. Things changed significantly after 2008 when the government launched a homestay scheme. People built homestays and with rapid tourism growth, the region changed rapidly. Villages turned into towns with many concrete buildings. Local businesses and tourists continued putting a burden on nature.
- Then, with the 2020-21 pandemic and lockdown, tourism came to a complete standstill in Jibhi Valley. Local people, who were employed at over a hundred homestays and guesthouses, returned to their villages. Some went back to farming; some took up pottery and some got involved in government work schemes. Now, all ardently hope that normalcy and tourism will return to the valley soon. In a way, the pandemic has given us an opportunity to introspect, go back to our roots and look for sustainable solutions.
- For me, tourism has been my greatest teacher. It brought people from many countries and all states of India to my guesthouse. It gave me exposure to different cultures and countless opportunities to learn new things. Most people who stayed at my guesthouse became my regular clients and good friends. When I look back, I feel proud, yet humbled at the thought that I was not only able to fulfill my dream despite all the challenges, but also played a role in establishing tourism in the beautiful valley that I call home.
Q. Which quote summarises the writer ’s feelings about the pace of growth of tourism in Jibhi Valley?
a)
We kill all the caterpillars, then complain there are no butterflies. – John Marsden
b)
Nature will give you the best example of life lessons, just open your eyes and see. – Kate Smith
c)
We do not see nature with our eyes, but with our understanding and our hearts. – William Hazlitt
d)
I’d rather be in the mountains thinking of God than in church thinking of the mountains. – John Muir
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Clinton Engti answered |
Whell is nagaland
The essence of the poem ‘Keeping Quiet’ is based on ____________.- a)introspection
- b)inspection
- c)searching
- d)looking around
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The essence of the poem ‘Keeping Quiet’ is based on ____________.
a)
introspection
b)
inspection
c)
searching
d)
looking around
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Vivek Rana answered |
The poet feels that some soul – searching is needed for us to be at peace with ourselves and others.
Unless, governor, inspector, visitor,
This map becomes their window and these windows
That shut upon their lives like catacombs,
Break O break open till they break the town
And show the children to green fields, and make their world
Run azure on gold sands, and let their tongues
Run naked into books the white and green leaves open
History theirs whose language is the sun.Q. What is the demand of the poet through this stanza? - a)The poet appeals “government, inspector and the visitor ” to gather the political will to convert the map of theoretical knowledge to the window of lived reality for the children.
- b)It is an appeal, a challenge and a duty to make the living conditions and the surroundings of the slum area as beautiful as those shown in the maps.
- c)The poet asks the authorities to help the children learn from nature and nurture their childhood.
- d)All of the above
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Unless, governor, inspector, visitor,
This map becomes their window and these windows
That shut upon their lives like catacombs,
Break O break open till they break the town
And show the children to green fields, and make their world
Run azure on gold sands, and let their tongues
Run naked into books the white and green leaves open
History theirs whose language is the sun.
This map becomes their window and these windows
That shut upon their lives like catacombs,
Break O break open till they break the town
And show the children to green fields, and make their world
Run azure on gold sands, and let their tongues
Run naked into books the white and green leaves open
History theirs whose language is the sun.
Q. What is the demand of the poet through this stanza?
a)
The poet appeals “government, inspector and the visitor ” to gather the political will to convert the map of theoretical knowledge to the window of lived reality for the children.
b)
It is an appeal, a challenge and a duty to make the living conditions and the surroundings of the slum area as beautiful as those shown in the maps.
c)
The poet asks the authorities to help the children learn from nature and nurture their childhood.
d)
All of the above
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Raghu Veer answered |
1who does the poet appeal to?
2 who creates history?
3 this poem says about?
4 find the words from the passages:
a) underground graves
b) close
5) name the poem from which the extract is taken.
2 who creates history?
3 this poem says about?
4 find the words from the passages:
a) underground graves
b) close
5) name the poem from which the extract is taken.
The natural world can act as both, life threat as well as life survivor. How can you prove this with example from Douglas’ life?- a)Yakima river vs YMCA pool
- b)California beach vs Lake Wentworth
- c)Yakima river vs Lake Wentworth
- d)California beach vs YMCA pool
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
The natural world can act as both, life threat as well as life survivor. How can you prove this with example from Douglas’ life?
a)
Yakima river vs YMCA pool
b)
California beach vs Lake Wentworth
c)
Yakima river vs Lake Wentworth
d)
California beach vs YMCA pool
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Priyanka Sharma answered |
Douglas’ dislike of water first began when he was three years old and had gone to the California beach with his father. He was knocked down by the waves which swept over him and he was buried under the water. His breath was gone and he developed a fear of water. He wanted to try out his swimming skills at Lake Wentworth. He dived into the lake and only after swimming across the shore and back did he feel certain that his terror of water had fled.
Which of the following statements justify the central idea of the story, ‘The Last Lesson’?- a)Each one, teach one.
- b)An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.
- c)Educating children is the responsibility of society.
- d)Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following statements justify the central idea of the story, ‘The Last Lesson’?
a)
Each one, teach one.
b)
An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.
c)
Educating children is the responsibility of society.
d)
Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.
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Suresh Iyer answered |
Society and adults play a very important role in motivating the young learners to take education seriously. Adults being experienced can guide the children in the right track through their experience.
My breath was gone. I was frightened. Father laughed, but there was terror in my heart at the overpowering force of the waves. My introduction to the Y.M.C.A. swimming pool revived unpleasant memories and stirred childish fears. But in a little while I gathered confidence. I paddled with my new water wings, watching the other boys and trying to learn by aping them. I did this two or three times on different days and was just beginning to feel at ease in the water when the misadventure happened.Q. “My introduction to the Y.M.C.A. swimming pool revived unpleasant memories and stirred childish fears.” It can be inferred that this was a clear case of __________.- a)suppression
- b)oppression
- c)depression
- d)repression
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
My breath was gone. I was frightened. Father laughed, but there was terror in my heart at the overpowering force of the waves. My introduction to the Y.M.C.A. swimming pool revived unpleasant memories and stirred childish fears. But in a little while I gathered confidence. I paddled with my new water wings, watching the other boys and trying to learn by aping them. I did this two or three times on different days and was just beginning to feel at ease in the water when the misadventure happened.
Q. “My introduction to the Y.M.C.A. swimming pool revived unpleasant memories and stirred childish fears.” It can be inferred that this was a clear case of __________.
a)
suppression
b)
oppression
c)
depression
d)
repression
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Nandini Iyer answered |
Repression- the action or process of suppressing a thought or desire in oneself so that it remains unconscious.
The man moaned with pain in his stupor but he did not awaken.
“The best thing that we could do would be to put him back in the sea,” Sadao said, answering himself.
Now that the bleeding has stopped for the moment, he stood up and dusted the sand from his hands.
“Yes, undoubtedly that would be best,” Hana said steadily. But she continued to stare down at the motionless man.
“If we sheltered a white man in our house we should be arrested and if we turned him over as a prisoner, he would certainly die,” Sadao said.
“The kindest thing would be to put him back into the sea,” Hana said. But neither of them moved. They were staring with curious repulsion upon the inert figure.Q. Pick the option that best describes Sadao and Hana in the passage.- a)Sadao: scrupulous Hana: waryh
- b)Sadao: daring Hana: prudent
- c)Sadao: prudent Hana: suspicious
- d)Sadao: wary Hana: daring
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
The man moaned with pain in his stupor but he did not awaken.
“The best thing that we could do would be to put him back in the sea,” Sadao said, answering himself.
Now that the bleeding has stopped for the moment, he stood up and dusted the sand from his hands.
“Yes, undoubtedly that would be best,” Hana said steadily. But she continued to stare down at the motionless man.
“If we sheltered a white man in our house we should be arrested and if we turned him over as a prisoner, he would certainly die,” Sadao said.
“The kindest thing would be to put him back into the sea,” Hana said. But neither of them moved. They were staring with curious repulsion upon the inert figure.
“The best thing that we could do would be to put him back in the sea,” Sadao said, answering himself.
Now that the bleeding has stopped for the moment, he stood up and dusted the sand from his hands.
“Yes, undoubtedly that would be best,” Hana said steadily. But she continued to stare down at the motionless man.
“If we sheltered a white man in our house we should be arrested and if we turned him over as a prisoner, he would certainly die,” Sadao said.
“The kindest thing would be to put him back into the sea,” Hana said. But neither of them moved. They were staring with curious repulsion upon the inert figure.
Q. Pick the option that best describes Sadao and Hana in the passage.
a)
Sadao: scrupulous Hana: waryh
b)
Sadao: daring Hana: prudent
c)
Sadao: prudent Hana: suspicious
d)
Sadao: wary Hana: daring
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Krishna Iyer answered |
Sadao was being practical in approach but Hana was a bit apprehensive about sheltering an American.
The man moaned with pain in his stupor but he did not awaken.
“The best thing that we could do would be to put him back in the sea,” Sadao said, answering himself.
Now that the bleeding has stopped for the moment, he stood up and dusted the sand from his hands.
“Yes, undoubtedly that would be best,” Hana said steadily. But she continued to stare down at the motionless man.
“If we sheltered a white man in our house we should be arrested and if we turned him over as a prisoner, he would certainly die,” Sadao said.
“The kindest thing would be to put him back into the sea,” Hana said. But neither of them moved. They were staring with curious repulsion upon the inert figure.Q. ‘Why are we different from other Japanese?’
Who asked this?- a)Yumi
- b)The General
- c)Sadao
- d)Hana
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
The man moaned with pain in his stupor but he did not awaken.
“The best thing that we could do would be to put him back in the sea,” Sadao said, answering himself.
Now that the bleeding has stopped for the moment, he stood up and dusted the sand from his hands.
“Yes, undoubtedly that would be best,” Hana said steadily. But she continued to stare down at the motionless man.
“If we sheltered a white man in our house we should be arrested and if we turned him over as a prisoner, he would certainly die,” Sadao said.
“The kindest thing would be to put him back into the sea,” Hana said. But neither of them moved. They were staring with curious repulsion upon the inert figure.
“The best thing that we could do would be to put him back in the sea,” Sadao said, answering himself.
Now that the bleeding has stopped for the moment, he stood up and dusted the sand from his hands.
“Yes, undoubtedly that would be best,” Hana said steadily. But she continued to stare down at the motionless man.
“If we sheltered a white man in our house we should be arrested and if we turned him over as a prisoner, he would certainly die,” Sadao said.
“The kindest thing would be to put him back into the sea,” Hana said. But neither of them moved. They were staring with curious repulsion upon the inert figure.
Q. ‘Why are we different from other Japanese?’
Who asked this?
Who asked this?
a)
Yumi
b)
The General
c)
Sadao
d)
Hana
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Harsh Desai answered |
His body was wracked with agony, his features contorted in distress. Beads of sweat formed on his forehead, glistening in the dim light of the room. The moans escaped his lips involuntarily, echoing through the silent atmosphere.
Despite his torment, his eyes remained closed, trapped in a deep and restless sleep. His mind, clouded by a stupor, denied him the solace of awakening. It was as if his body and consciousness were locked in a battle, with the pain reigning supreme.
The man's loved ones watched helplessly, their hearts heavy with concern. They longed to ease his suffering, to reach out and wake him from this agonizing state. But they knew it was beyond their control, that they could only wait and hope for his eventual release.
Time seemed to stretch on endlessly, each passing moment filled with the sound of his moans. It was a haunting symphony of pain, a reminder of the fragility of human existence. The man's body twitched sporadically, his muscles contracting in response to the torment that held him captive.
As the night wore on, the moans gradually subsided, replaced by intermittent murmurs. The man's face relaxed slightly, his body sinking deeper into the mattress. The pain, though still present, seemed to lose its grip, allowing a semblance of peace to wash over him.
And then, as if by some unseen force, his eyes fluttered open. The room came into focus, and he took a deep, shaky breath. The pain remained, but he was finally awake, no longer trapped in the confines of his stupor.
Relief washed over his loved ones as they witnessed his awakening. They rushed to his side, offering comfort and support. Though his journey to recovery was far from over, the man's awakening offered a glimmer of hope, a reminder of the resilience of the human spirit.
Despite his torment, his eyes remained closed, trapped in a deep and restless sleep. His mind, clouded by a stupor, denied him the solace of awakening. It was as if his body and consciousness were locked in a battle, with the pain reigning supreme.
The man's loved ones watched helplessly, their hearts heavy with concern. They longed to ease his suffering, to reach out and wake him from this agonizing state. But they knew it was beyond their control, that they could only wait and hope for his eventual release.
Time seemed to stretch on endlessly, each passing moment filled with the sound of his moans. It was a haunting symphony of pain, a reminder of the fragility of human existence. The man's body twitched sporadically, his muscles contracting in response to the torment that held him captive.
As the night wore on, the moans gradually subsided, replaced by intermittent murmurs. The man's face relaxed slightly, his body sinking deeper into the mattress. The pain, though still present, seemed to lose its grip, allowing a semblance of peace to wash over him.
And then, as if by some unseen force, his eyes fluttered open. The room came into focus, and he took a deep, shaky breath. The pain remained, but he was finally awake, no longer trapped in the confines of his stupor.
Relief washed over his loved ones as they witnessed his awakening. They rushed to his side, offering comfort and support. Though his journey to recovery was far from over, the man's awakening offered a glimmer of hope, a reminder of the resilience of the human spirit.
Which figure of speech is indicated in “see you soon, Amma”?- a)Hyperbole
- b)Irony
- c)Synecdoche
- d)Transferred epithet
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which figure of speech is indicated in “see you soon, Amma”?
a)
Hyperbole
b)
Irony
c)
Synecdoche
d)
Transferred epithet
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Suresh Iyer answered |
She says see you soon, Amma though she knows that she won’t be able to see her again.
Unless, governor, inspector, visitor,
This map becomes their window and these windows
That shut upon their lives like catacombs,
Break O break open till they break the town
And show the children to green fields, and make their world
Run azure on gold sands, and let their tongues
Run naked into books the white and green leaves open
History theirs whose language is the sun.Q. What is the tone of this stanza?- a)Sombre and hopeless
- b)Intensely frustrated
- c)Vehemently appealing
- d)Enthusiastic and exciting
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Unless, governor, inspector, visitor,
This map becomes their window and these windows
That shut upon their lives like catacombs,
Break O break open till they break the town
And show the children to green fields, and make their world
Run azure on gold sands, and let their tongues
Run naked into books the white and green leaves open
History theirs whose language is the sun.
This map becomes their window and these windows
That shut upon their lives like catacombs,
Break O break open till they break the town
And show the children to green fields, and make their world
Run azure on gold sands, and let their tongues
Run naked into books the white and green leaves open
History theirs whose language is the sun.
Q. What is the tone of this stanza?
a)
Sombre and hopeless
b)
Intensely frustrated
c)
Vehemently appealing
d)
Enthusiastic and exciting
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Jyoti Sengupta answered |
The final stanza of the poem is a vehement appeal to change the conditions of the children.
But at this moment the door opened and she looked out, a dark–blue woollen haori over her kimono. She came to him affectionately and put her arm through his as he stood, smiled and said nothing.Q. What is a ‘kimono’? - a)Loose, knee length Japanese garment
- b)Coat like garment
- c)Japanese robe with wide sleeves
- d)Japanese shirt
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
But at this moment the door opened and she looked out, a dark–blue woollen haori over her kimono. She came to him affectionately and put her arm through his as he stood, smiled and said nothing.
Q. What is a ‘kimono’?
a)
Loose, knee length Japanese garment
b)
Coat like garment
c)
Japanese robe with wide sleeves
d)
Japanese shirt
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Priyanka Sharma answered |
Japanese robe with wide sleeves.
Direction: Read the passage given below: - I got posted in Srinagar in the 1980s. Its rugged mountains, gushing rivers and vast meadows reminded me of the landscapes of my native place – the Jibhi Valley in Himachal Pradesh. Unlike Srinagar that saw numerous tourists, Jibhi Valley remained clouded in anonymity. That’s when the seed of starting tourism in Jibhi was planted. I decided to leave my service in the Indian Army and follow the urge to return home.
- We had two houses – a family house and a traditional house, which we often rented out. I pleaded with my father to ask the tenant to vacate the house so that I could convert it into a guesthouse. When my family finally relented, I renovated the house keeping its originality intact, just adding windows for sunlight.
- I still remember the summer of 1992 when I put a signboard outside my first guesthouse in Jibhi Valley! The village residents, however, were sceptical about my success. My business kept growing but it took years for tourism to take off in Jibhi Valley. Things changed significantly after 2008 when the government launched a homestay scheme. People built homestays and with rapid tourism growth, the region changed rapidly. Villages turned into towns with many concrete buildings. Local businesses and tourists continued putting a burden on nature.
- Then, with the 2020-21 pandemic and lockdown, tourism came to a complete standstill in Jibhi Valley. Local people, who were employed at over a hundred homestays and guesthouses, returned to their villages. Some went back to farming; some took up pottery and some got involved in government work schemes. Now, all ardently hope that normalcy and tourism will return to the valley soon. In a way, the pandemic has given us an opportunity to introspect, go back to our roots and look for sustainable solutions.
- For me, tourism has been my greatest teacher. It brought people from many countries and all states of India to my guesthouse. It gave me exposure to different cultures and countless opportunities to learn new things. Most people who stayed at my guesthouse became my regular clients and good friends. When I look back, I feel proud, yet humbled at the thought that I was not only able to fulfill my dream despite all the challenges, but also played a role in establishing tourism in the beautiful valley that I call home.
Q. A collocation is a group of words that often occur together.
The writer says that Jibhi valley remained clouded in anonymity.
Select the word from the options that correctly collocates with clouded in.- a)Disgust
- b)Anger
- c)Doubt
- d)Terror
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the passage given below:
- I got posted in Srinagar in the 1980s. Its rugged mountains, gushing rivers and vast meadows reminded me of the landscapes of my native place – the Jibhi Valley in Himachal Pradesh. Unlike Srinagar that saw numerous tourists, Jibhi Valley remained clouded in anonymity. That’s when the seed of starting tourism in Jibhi was planted. I decided to leave my service in the Indian Army and follow the urge to return home.
- We had two houses – a family house and a traditional house, which we often rented out. I pleaded with my father to ask the tenant to vacate the house so that I could convert it into a guesthouse. When my family finally relented, I renovated the house keeping its originality intact, just adding windows for sunlight.
- I still remember the summer of 1992 when I put a signboard outside my first guesthouse in Jibhi Valley! The village residents, however, were sceptical about my success. My business kept growing but it took years for tourism to take off in Jibhi Valley. Things changed significantly after 2008 when the government launched a homestay scheme. People built homestays and with rapid tourism growth, the region changed rapidly. Villages turned into towns with many concrete buildings. Local businesses and tourists continued putting a burden on nature.
- Then, with the 2020-21 pandemic and lockdown, tourism came to a complete standstill in Jibhi Valley. Local people, who were employed at over a hundred homestays and guesthouses, returned to their villages. Some went back to farming; some took up pottery and some got involved in government work schemes. Now, all ardently hope that normalcy and tourism will return to the valley soon. In a way, the pandemic has given us an opportunity to introspect, go back to our roots and look for sustainable solutions.
- For me, tourism has been my greatest teacher. It brought people from many countries and all states of India to my guesthouse. It gave me exposure to different cultures and countless opportunities to learn new things. Most people who stayed at my guesthouse became my regular clients and good friends. When I look back, I feel proud, yet humbled at the thought that I was not only able to fulfill my dream despite all the challenges, but also played a role in establishing tourism in the beautiful valley that I call home.
Q. A collocation is a group of words that often occur together.
The writer says that Jibhi valley remained clouded in anonymity.
Select the word from the options that correctly collocates with clouded in.
The writer says that Jibhi valley remained clouded in anonymity.
Select the word from the options that correctly collocates with clouded in.
a)
Disgust
b)
Anger
c)
Doubt
d)
Terror
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Arun Khanna answered |
Clouded in anonymity means hidden and not known; something that is not known has an aura of doubt about it. So, the word that collocates with clouded in anonymity is 'doubt'.
Direction: Read the passage given below: - I got posted in Srinagar in the 1980s. Its rugged mountains, gushing rivers and vast meadows reminded me of the landscapes of my native place – the Jibhi Valley in Himachal Pradesh. Unlike Srinagar that saw numerous tourists, Jibhi Valley remained clouded in anonymity. That’s when the seed of starting tourism in Jibhi was planted. I decided to leave my service in the Indian Army and follow the urge to return home.
- We had two houses – a family house and a traditional house, which we often rented out. I pleaded with my father to ask the tenant to vacate the house so that I could convert it into a guesthouse. When my family finally relented, I renovated the house keeping its originality intact, just adding windows for sunlight.
- I still remember the summer of 1992 when I put a signboard outside my first guesthouse in Jibhi Valley! The village residents, however, were sceptical about my success. My business kept growing but it took years for tourism to take off in Jibhi Valley. Things changed significantly after 2008 when the government launched a homestay scheme. People built homestays and with rapid tourism growth, the region changed rapidly. Villages turned into towns with many concrete buildings. Local businesses and tourists continued putting a burden on nature.
- Then, with the 2020-21 pandemic and lockdown, tourism came to a complete standstill in Jibhi Valley. Local people, who were employed at over a hundred homestays and guesthouses, returned to their villages. Some went back to farming; some took up pottery and some got involved in government work schemes. Now, all ardently hope that normalcy and tourism will return to the valley soon. In a way, the pandemic has given us an opportunity to introspect, go back to our roots and look for sustainable solutions.
- For me, tourism has been my greatest teacher. It brought people from many countries and all states of India to my guesthouse. It gave me exposure to different cultures and countless opportunities to learn new things. Most people who stayed at my guesthouse became my regular clients and good friends. When I look back, I feel proud, yet humbled at the thought that I was not only able to fulfill my dream despite all the challenges, but also played a role in establishing tourism in the beautiful valley that I call home.
Q. Select the option that lists what we can conclude from the text.
(1) People of Jibhi Valley practiced sustainable tourism.
(2) The people of Jibhi valley gradually embraced tourism.
(3) Tourists never revisited Jibhi Valley.
(4) The writer was an enterprising person.- a)(1) and (2) are true.
- b)(2), (3) and (4) are true.
- c)(2) and (4) are true.
- d)(1), (3) and (4) are true.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the passage given below:
- I got posted in Srinagar in the 1980s. Its rugged mountains, gushing rivers and vast meadows reminded me of the landscapes of my native place – the Jibhi Valley in Himachal Pradesh. Unlike Srinagar that saw numerous tourists, Jibhi Valley remained clouded in anonymity. That’s when the seed of starting tourism in Jibhi was planted. I decided to leave my service in the Indian Army and follow the urge to return home.
- We had two houses – a family house and a traditional house, which we often rented out. I pleaded with my father to ask the tenant to vacate the house so that I could convert it into a guesthouse. When my family finally relented, I renovated the house keeping its originality intact, just adding windows for sunlight.
- I still remember the summer of 1992 when I put a signboard outside my first guesthouse in Jibhi Valley! The village residents, however, were sceptical about my success. My business kept growing but it took years for tourism to take off in Jibhi Valley. Things changed significantly after 2008 when the government launched a homestay scheme. People built homestays and with rapid tourism growth, the region changed rapidly. Villages turned into towns with many concrete buildings. Local businesses and tourists continued putting a burden on nature.
- Then, with the 2020-21 pandemic and lockdown, tourism came to a complete standstill in Jibhi Valley. Local people, who were employed at over a hundred homestays and guesthouses, returned to their villages. Some went back to farming; some took up pottery and some got involved in government work schemes. Now, all ardently hope that normalcy and tourism will return to the valley soon. In a way, the pandemic has given us an opportunity to introspect, go back to our roots and look for sustainable solutions.
- For me, tourism has been my greatest teacher. It brought people from many countries and all states of India to my guesthouse. It gave me exposure to different cultures and countless opportunities to learn new things. Most people who stayed at my guesthouse became my regular clients and good friends. When I look back, I feel proud, yet humbled at the thought that I was not only able to fulfill my dream despite all the challenges, but also played a role in establishing tourism in the beautiful valley that I call home.
Q. Select the option that lists what we can conclude from the text.
(1) People of Jibhi Valley practiced sustainable tourism.
(2) The people of Jibhi valley gradually embraced tourism.
(3) Tourists never revisited Jibhi Valley.
(4) The writer was an enterprising person.
(1) People of Jibhi Valley practiced sustainable tourism.
(2) The people of Jibhi valley gradually embraced tourism.
(3) Tourists never revisited Jibhi Valley.
(4) The writer was an enterprising person.
a)
(1) and (2) are true.
b)
(2), (3) and (4) are true.
c)
(2) and (4) are true.
d)
(1), (3) and (4) are true.
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Arjun Singhania answered |
Based on the passage, the correct option is (c): (2) and (4) are true.
Option (2) is true because the passage mentions that the people of Jibhi Valley were initially sceptical about the success of the writer's guesthouse, but over time, tourism in the valley grew significantly, and the region underwent significant changes. This suggests that the people of Jibhi Valley gradually embraced tourism.
Option (4) is true because the passage mentions that the writer converted a traditional house into a guesthouse, put up a signboard, and grew the business over time, despite the challenges and initial scepticism of the village residents. This suggests that the writer was an enterprising person.
Option (1) is not necessarily true because the passage does not explicitly mention anything about the people of Jibhi Valley practicing sustainable tourism.
Option (3) is not necessarily true because the passage does not mention anything about tourists never revisiting Jibhi Valley.
But at this moment the door opened and she looked out, a dark–blue woollen haori over her kimono. She came to him affectionately and put her arm through his as he stood, smiled and said nothing.Q. Who is ‘she‘ in the above lines?- a)Louisa
- b)Bana
- c)Hana
- d)None of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
But at this moment the door opened and she looked out, a dark–blue woollen haori over her kimono. She came to him affectionately and put her arm through his as he stood, smiled and said nothing.
Q. Who is ‘she‘ in the above lines?
a)
Louisa
b)
Bana
c)
Hana
d)
None of these
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Devanshi Mehta answered |
Figure standing in the doorway. It was her ex-boyfriend, his eyes filled with anger and resentment. She felt a chill run down her spine as he stepped into the room, his presence suffocating. She knew she had to stay calm, to not let him see her fear.
"What are you doing here?" she asked, trying to keep her voice steady.
"I came to talk," he replied, his voice cold and menacing.
She could sense the tension in the air, knowing that this conversation was not going to end well. But she steeled herself, determined to stand her ground.
"I have nothing to say to you," she said defiantly.
His eyes narrowed, his anger bubbling to the surface. "You can't just ignore me and pretend like nothing happened," he spat.
She could feel her heart racing, the fear gripping her tightly. But she refused to back down, refusing to let him intimidate her any longer.
"I'm done with you," she said firmly. "Leave now before I call the police."
He hesitated for a moment, his gaze burning into hers. But finally, he turned and walked out the door, leaving her alone once again. She let out a sigh of relief, knowing that she had stood her ground and refused to let him control her any longer. She knew it wouldn't be the last time she would have to face him, but she was determined to stay strong and never let him back into her life.
"What are you doing here?" she asked, trying to keep her voice steady.
"I came to talk," he replied, his voice cold and menacing.
She could sense the tension in the air, knowing that this conversation was not going to end well. But she steeled herself, determined to stand her ground.
"I have nothing to say to you," she said defiantly.
His eyes narrowed, his anger bubbling to the surface. "You can't just ignore me and pretend like nothing happened," he spat.
She could feel her heart racing, the fear gripping her tightly. But she refused to back down, refusing to let him intimidate her any longer.
"I'm done with you," she said firmly. "Leave now before I call the police."
He hesitated for a moment, his gaze burning into hers. But finally, he turned and walked out the door, leaving her alone once again. She let out a sigh of relief, knowing that she had stood her ground and refused to let him control her any longer. She knew it wouldn't be the last time she would have to face him, but she was determined to stay strong and never let him back into her life.
My breath was gone. I was frightened. Father laughed, but there was terror in my heart at the overpowering force of the waves. My introduction to the Y.M.C.A. swimming pool revived unpleasant memories and stirred childish fears. But in a little while I gathered confidence. I paddled with my new water wings, watching the other boys and trying to learn by aping them. I did this two or three times on different days and was just beginning to feel at ease in the water when the misadventure happened.
Q. Choose the correct option with reference to the two statements given below.
Statement 1: The author’s father laughed to mock his son’s inability to swim.
Statement 2: The author wanted to swim just to prove to his father that he can swim.- a)Statement 1 is true but Statement 2 is false.
- b)Statement 1 is false but Statement 2 is true.
- c)Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 cannot be inferred.
- d)Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 can be inferred.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
My breath was gone. I was frightened. Father laughed, but there was terror in my heart at the overpowering force of the waves. My introduction to the Y.M.C.A. swimming pool revived unpleasant memories and stirred childish fears. But in a little while I gathered confidence. I paddled with my new water wings, watching the other boys and trying to learn by aping them. I did this two or three times on different days and was just beginning to feel at ease in the water when the misadventure happened.
Q. Choose the correct option with reference to the two statements given below.
Statement 1: The author’s father laughed to mock his son’s inability to swim.
Statement 2: The author wanted to swim just to prove to his father that he can swim.
Q. Choose the correct option with reference to the two statements given below.
Statement 1: The author’s father laughed to mock his son’s inability to swim.
Statement 2: The author wanted to swim just to prove to his father that he can swim.
a)
Statement 1 is true but Statement 2 is false.
b)
Statement 1 is false but Statement 2 is true.
c)
Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 cannot be inferred.
d)
Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 can be inferred.
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Jyoti Sengupta answered |
None of the statements is true
The man moaned with pain in his stupor but he did not awaken.
“The best thing that we could do would be to put him back in the sea,” Sadao said, answering himself.
Now that the bleeding has stopped for the moment, he stood up and dusted the sand from his hands.
“Yes, undoubtedly that would be best,” Hana said steadily. But she continued to stare down at the motionless man.
“If we sheltered a white man in our house we should be arrested and if we turned him over as a prisoner, he would certainly die,” Sadao said.
“The kindest thing would be to put him back into the sea,” Hana said. But neither of them moved. They were staring with curious repulsion upon the inert figure.Q. Choose the correct option with reference to the two statements given below.
Statement 1: Sadao and Hana cared about the soldier but were worried about the consequences of being considerate.
Statement 2: Sadao and Hana wanted to shirk their responsibilities of looking after an injured soldier, who could be an American- a)Statement 1 is true but Statement 2 is false.
- b)Statement 1 is false but Statement 2 is true.
- c)Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true.
- d)Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are false.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The man moaned with pain in his stupor but he did not awaken.
“The best thing that we could do would be to put him back in the sea,” Sadao said, answering himself.
Now that the bleeding has stopped for the moment, he stood up and dusted the sand from his hands.
“Yes, undoubtedly that would be best,” Hana said steadily. But she continued to stare down at the motionless man.
“If we sheltered a white man in our house we should be arrested and if we turned him over as a prisoner, he would certainly die,” Sadao said.
“The kindest thing would be to put him back into the sea,” Hana said. But neither of them moved. They were staring with curious repulsion upon the inert figure.
“The best thing that we could do would be to put him back in the sea,” Sadao said, answering himself.
Now that the bleeding has stopped for the moment, he stood up and dusted the sand from his hands.
“Yes, undoubtedly that would be best,” Hana said steadily. But she continued to stare down at the motionless man.
“If we sheltered a white man in our house we should be arrested and if we turned him over as a prisoner, he would certainly die,” Sadao said.
“The kindest thing would be to put him back into the sea,” Hana said. But neither of them moved. They were staring with curious repulsion upon the inert figure.
Q. Choose the correct option with reference to the two statements given below.
Statement 1: Sadao and Hana cared about the soldier but were worried about the consequences of being considerate.
Statement 2: Sadao and Hana wanted to shirk their responsibilities of looking after an injured soldier, who could be an American
Statement 1: Sadao and Hana cared about the soldier but were worried about the consequences of being considerate.
Statement 2: Sadao and Hana wanted to shirk their responsibilities of looking after an injured soldier, who could be an American
a)
Statement 1 is true but Statement 2 is false.
b)
Statement 1 is false but Statement 2 is true.
c)
Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true.
d)
Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are false.
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Rajesh Gupta answered |
But neither of them moved. They were staring with curious repulsion upon the inert figure.
Unless, governor, inspector, visitor,
This map becomes their window and these windows
That shut upon their lives like catacombs,
Break O break open till they break the town
And show the children to green fields, and make their world
Run azure on gold sands, and let their tongues
Run naked into books the white and green leaves open
History theirs whose language is the sun.Q. "Run azure on gold sands, and let their tongues
Run naked into books the white and green leaves open"
Which of the following poetic devices can you spot in these lines?- a)Personification & Imagery
- b)Simile & Metaphor
- c)Anaphora & Imagery
- d)Hyperbole & Transferred Epithet
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Unless, governor, inspector, visitor,
This map becomes their window and these windows
That shut upon their lives like catacombs,
Break O break open till they break the town
And show the children to green fields, and make their world
Run azure on gold sands, and let their tongues
Run naked into books the white and green leaves open
History theirs whose language is the sun.
This map becomes their window and these windows
That shut upon their lives like catacombs,
Break O break open till they break the town
And show the children to green fields, and make their world
Run azure on gold sands, and let their tongues
Run naked into books the white and green leaves open
History theirs whose language is the sun.
Q. "Run azure on gold sands, and let their tongues
Run naked into books the white and green leaves open"
Which of the following poetic devices can you spot in these lines?
Run naked into books the white and green leaves open"
Which of the following poetic devices can you spot in these lines?
a)
Personification & Imagery
b)
Simile & Metaphor
c)
Anaphora & Imagery
d)
Hyperbole & Transferred Epithet
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Lekshmi Bose answered |
What is the speaker suggesting needs to happen in order to improve the lives of the children?
Why are the children in ‘The Lost Spring’ compelled to live a life of abuse?- a)Bonded labour
- b)Oppressive insufficiency and customs
- c)Lack of education
- d)Hunger and deprivation
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Why are the children in ‘The Lost Spring’ compelled to live a life of abuse?
a)
Bonded labour
b)
Oppressive insufficiency and customs
c)
Lack of education
d)
Hunger and deprivation
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Geetika Shah answered |
Extremely poor and pathetic survival conditions and family lineage and traditions.
The man moaned with pain in his stupor but he did not awaken.
“The best thing that we could do would be to put him back in the sea,” Sadao said, answering himself.
Now that the bleeding has stopped for the moment, he stood up and dusted the sand from his hands.
“Yes, undoubtedly that would be best,” Hana said steadily. But she continued to stare down at the motionless man.
“If we sheltered a white man in our house we should be arrested and if we turned him over as a prisoner, he would certainly die,” Sadao said.
“The kindest thing would be to put him back into the sea,” Hana said. But neither of them moved. They were staring with curious repulsion upon the inert figure.Q. In which of the following options can the underlined words NOT be replaced with ‘stupor ’?- a)She hung up the phone feeling as though she had woken up from a slumber.
- b)The manager complained about the employee’s sluggishness.
- c)He seemed to be in a trance when the doctor called upon him last week.
- d)Seeing him in a daze, the lawyer decided not to place him in the witness box.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
The man moaned with pain in his stupor but he did not awaken.
“The best thing that we could do would be to put him back in the sea,” Sadao said, answering himself.
Now that the bleeding has stopped for the moment, he stood up and dusted the sand from his hands.
“Yes, undoubtedly that would be best,” Hana said steadily. But she continued to stare down at the motionless man.
“If we sheltered a white man in our house we should be arrested and if we turned him over as a prisoner, he would certainly die,” Sadao said.
“The kindest thing would be to put him back into the sea,” Hana said. But neither of them moved. They were staring with curious repulsion upon the inert figure.
“The best thing that we could do would be to put him back in the sea,” Sadao said, answering himself.
Now that the bleeding has stopped for the moment, he stood up and dusted the sand from his hands.
“Yes, undoubtedly that would be best,” Hana said steadily. But she continued to stare down at the motionless man.
“If we sheltered a white man in our house we should be arrested and if we turned him over as a prisoner, he would certainly die,” Sadao said.
“The kindest thing would be to put him back into the sea,” Hana said. But neither of them moved. They were staring with curious repulsion upon the inert figure.
Q. In which of the following options can the underlined words NOT be replaced with ‘stupor ’?
a)
She hung up the phone feeling as though she had woken up from a slumber.
b)
The manager complained about the employee’s sluggishness.
c)
He seemed to be in a trance when the doctor called upon him last week.
d)
Seeing him in a daze, the lawyer decided not to place him in the witness box.
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Anisha Bose answered |
Understanding 'Stupor'
The term 'stupor' refers to a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility, often characterized by a lack of responsiveness or awareness. It implies a mental or physical condition where a person is unable to react or is in a dazed state.
Analysis of Options
- Option A: *She hung up the phone feeling as though she had woken up from a slumber.*
- In this context, 'slumber' suggests a deep sleep or a state of unconsciousness, which can be likened to 'stupor'.
- Option B: *The manager complained about the employee’s sluggishness.*
- Here, 'sluggishness' indicates a lack of energy or speed. It does not convey a state of unconsciousness or a dazed condition, making it the incorrect choice for replacement with 'stupor'.
- Option C: *He seemed to be in a trance when the doctor called upon him last week.*
- 'Trance' implies a state of altered consciousness, similar to 'stupor', where the person is unresponsive or detached from their surroundings.
- Option D: *Seeing him in a daze, the lawyer decided not to place him in the witness box.*
- 'Daze' suggests confusion or a state of being stunned, which aligns closely with the meaning of 'stupor'.
Conclusion
In summary, 'stupor' cannot replace 'sluggishness' in option B because it does not convey the same sense of unconsciousness or insensitivity as the other terms. It is more about inactivity rather than a mental or physical state of unresponsiveness.
The term 'stupor' refers to a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility, often characterized by a lack of responsiveness or awareness. It implies a mental or physical condition where a person is unable to react or is in a dazed state.
Analysis of Options
- Option A: *She hung up the phone feeling as though she had woken up from a slumber.*
- In this context, 'slumber' suggests a deep sleep or a state of unconsciousness, which can be likened to 'stupor'.
- Option B: *The manager complained about the employee’s sluggishness.*
- Here, 'sluggishness' indicates a lack of energy or speed. It does not convey a state of unconsciousness or a dazed condition, making it the incorrect choice for replacement with 'stupor'.
- Option C: *He seemed to be in a trance when the doctor called upon him last week.*
- 'Trance' implies a state of altered consciousness, similar to 'stupor', where the person is unresponsive or detached from their surroundings.
- Option D: *Seeing him in a daze, the lawyer decided not to place him in the witness box.*
- 'Daze' suggests confusion or a state of being stunned, which aligns closely with the meaning of 'stupor'.
Conclusion
In summary, 'stupor' cannot replace 'sluggishness' in option B because it does not convey the same sense of unconsciousness or insensitivity as the other terms. It is more about inactivity rather than a mental or physical state of unresponsiveness.
But at this moment the door opened and she looked out, a dark–blue woollen haori over her kimono. She came to him affectionately and put her arm through his as he stood, smiled and said nothing.Q. Where had they first met?- a)Dr. Sadao’s clinic
- b)Army mess
- c)Departmental store
- d)Professor Harley ’s home
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
But at this moment the door opened and she looked out, a dark–blue woollen haori over her kimono. She came to him affectionately and put her arm through his as he stood, smiled and said nothing.
Q. Where had they first met?
a)
Dr. Sadao’s clinic
b)
Army mess
c)
Departmental store
d)
Professor Harley ’s home
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Prateek Jain answered |
Silhouette against the bright light streaming in from the hallway. It was her husband, his face etched with worry and exhaustion.
"Is everything okay?" she asked, concern lacing her voice.
He shook his head, stepping into the room and closing the door behind him. "It's not good, the situation is getting worse out there. We need to leave, now."
She felt a rush of panic settle in her chest, knowing that they were running out of time. Without a word, she moved to grab her bag and hurriedly packed a few essentials. They needed to get out before it was too late.
As they made their way to the door, she glanced back at the room they had called home for so long. It was a bittersweet moment, leaving behind the memories they had shared in this place. But she knew that they had to move forward, to keep pushing on despite the uncertainty that lay ahead.
With a deep breath, she followed her husband out into the unknown, ready to face whatever challenges awaited them on the other side.
"Is everything okay?" she asked, concern lacing her voice.
He shook his head, stepping into the room and closing the door behind him. "It's not good, the situation is getting worse out there. We need to leave, now."
She felt a rush of panic settle in her chest, knowing that they were running out of time. Without a word, she moved to grab her bag and hurriedly packed a few essentials. They needed to get out before it was too late.
As they made their way to the door, she glanced back at the room they had called home for so long. It was a bittersweet moment, leaving behind the memories they had shared in this place. But she knew that they had to move forward, to keep pushing on despite the uncertainty that lay ahead.
With a deep breath, she followed her husband out into the unknown, ready to face whatever challenges awaited them on the other side.
Why did the narrator ’s mind create ‘The Third Level’?- a)As he wished to visit Galesburg.
- b)As his friends had gone there and he wanted to meet them.
- c)As he was an architect.
- d)As he was under stress and was experiencing anxiety.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Why did the narrator ’s mind create ‘The Third Level’?
a)
As he wished to visit Galesburg.
b)
As his friends had gone there and he wanted to meet them.
c)
As he was an architect.
d)
As he was under stress and was experiencing anxiety.
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Jyoti Sengupta answered |
Visiting the Third Level was like a ‘waking dream wish fulfilment’.
‘There was usually great bustle and noise when school began.’ Which of the following describes the normal school activity most accurately?- a)Shock and awe
- b)Commotion and chaos
- c)Confusion and distress
- d)Curiosity and uncertainty
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
‘There was usually great bustle and noise when school began.’ Which of the following describes the normal school activity most accurately?
a)
Shock and awe
b)
Commotion and chaos
c)
Confusion and distress
d)
Curiosity and uncertainty
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Tejas Singh answered |
There are several possible reasons for this obsession. Here are a few:
1. Curiosity: Humans are naturally curious beings, and the unknown and unexplained often captivate our interest. The concept of the supernatural and paranormal phenomena can be intriguing and mysterious, and people may become obsessed with understanding and exploring these realms.
2. Escapism: The supernatural and paranormal offer an escape from the mundane realities of everyday life. They provide a sense of adventure, excitement, and a break from the ordinary. For some, this obsession may serve as a form of entertainment or a way to temporarily detach from their own lives.
3. Fear and Thrill: The supernatural and paranormal can elicit strong emotions such as fear, excitement, and thrill. Some people enjoy the adrenaline rush that comes with engaging in or exploring these subjects. It can be a way to experience intense emotions in a safe and controlled environment.
4. Belief Systems: Many individuals have deeply held beliefs in the existence of supernatural beings, spirits, or forces. These beliefs can drive their obsession with the supernatural as they seek validation, evidence, or a deeper understanding of their own beliefs.
5. Pop Culture Influence: The media, including books, movies, TV shows, and video games, often portray supernatural and paranormal themes. These depictions can spark interest and curiosity in audiences, leading to an obsession with these topics.
6. Personal Experiences: Some individuals may have had personal experiences that they cannot explain through conventional means. These experiences can be unsettling or intriguing, prompting them to seek answers and explore the supernatural further.
It's important to note that not everyone is obsessed with the supernatural or paranormal, and individual motivations may vary.
1. Curiosity: Humans are naturally curious beings, and the unknown and unexplained often captivate our interest. The concept of the supernatural and paranormal phenomena can be intriguing and mysterious, and people may become obsessed with understanding and exploring these realms.
2. Escapism: The supernatural and paranormal offer an escape from the mundane realities of everyday life. They provide a sense of adventure, excitement, and a break from the ordinary. For some, this obsession may serve as a form of entertainment or a way to temporarily detach from their own lives.
3. Fear and Thrill: The supernatural and paranormal can elicit strong emotions such as fear, excitement, and thrill. Some people enjoy the adrenaline rush that comes with engaging in or exploring these subjects. It can be a way to experience intense emotions in a safe and controlled environment.
4. Belief Systems: Many individuals have deeply held beliefs in the existence of supernatural beings, spirits, or forces. These beliefs can drive their obsession with the supernatural as they seek validation, evidence, or a deeper understanding of their own beliefs.
5. Pop Culture Influence: The media, including books, movies, TV shows, and video games, often portray supernatural and paranormal themes. These depictions can spark interest and curiosity in audiences, leading to an obsession with these topics.
6. Personal Experiences: Some individuals may have had personal experiences that they cannot explain through conventional means. These experiences can be unsettling or intriguing, prompting them to seek answers and explore the supernatural further.
It's important to note that not everyone is obsessed with the supernatural or paranormal, and individual motivations may vary.
What do you understand by the phrase, ‘Waking dream wish fulfilment’?- a)An amusing wish that makes one remember the past.
- b)An amusing wish that takes one to the future.
- c)An amusing wish which inspires to work.
- d)An amusing wish that makes one forget the present.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
What do you understand by the phrase, ‘Waking dream wish fulfilment’?
a)
An amusing wish that makes one remember the past.
b)
An amusing wish that takes one to the future.
c)
An amusing wish which inspires to work.
d)
An amusing wish that makes one forget the present.
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Riya Banerjee answered |
This strategy makes one stress free and transports one to his dream world.
My breath was gone. I was frightened. Father laughed, but there was terror in my heart at the overpowering force of the waves. My introduction to the Y.M.C.A. swimming pool revived unpleasant memories and stirred childish fears. But in a little while I gathered confidence. I paddled with my new water wings, watching the other boys and trying to learn by aping them. I did this two or three times on different days and was just beginning to feel at ease in the water when the misadventure happened.Q. The misadventure that took place right after the author felt comfortable was that:- a)the author slipped and fell into the swimming pool.
- b)a bully tossed him into the pool for the sake of fun.
- c)his coach forgot to teach him how to handle deep water.
- d)his father couldn’t help him from drowning into the water.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
My breath was gone. I was frightened. Father laughed, but there was terror in my heart at the overpowering force of the waves. My introduction to the Y.M.C.A. swimming pool revived unpleasant memories and stirred childish fears. But in a little while I gathered confidence. I paddled with my new water wings, watching the other boys and trying to learn by aping them. I did this two or three times on different days and was just beginning to feel at ease in the water when the misadventure happened.
Q. The misadventure that took place right after the author felt comfortable was that:
a)
the author slipped and fell into the swimming pool.
b)
a bully tossed him into the pool for the sake of fun.
c)
his coach forgot to teach him how to handle deep water.
d)
his father couldn’t help him from drowning into the water.
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Jyoti Sengupta answered |
A bully tossed him into the pool for the sake of fun when Douglas went for swimming in the 'safe' YMCA swimming pool.
But at this moment the door opened and she looked out, a dark–blue woollen haori over her kimono. She came to him affectionately and put her arm through his as he stood, smiled and said nothing.Q. What is the relationship between 'him' and 'her'?- a)Husband & wife
- b)Brother & sister
- c)Father & daughter
- d)Son & mother
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
But at this moment the door opened and she looked out, a dark–blue woollen haori over her kimono. She came to him affectionately and put her arm through his as he stood, smiled and said nothing.
Q. What is the relationship between 'him' and 'her'?
a)
Husband & wife
b)
Brother & sister
c)
Father & daughter
d)
Son & mother
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Nandini Iyer answered |
Sadao with his wife Hana.
Unless, governor, inspector, visitor,
This map becomes their window and these windows
That shut upon their lives like catacombs,
Break O break open till they break the town
And show the children to green fields, and make their world
Run azure on gold sands, and let their tongues
Run naked into books the white and green leaves open
History theirs whose language is the sun.Q. The need for change in their material conditions through economic upliftment is symbolized by ________________. - a)catacombs
- b)the gold sand
- c)history
- d)run azure
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Unless, governor, inspector, visitor,
This map becomes their window and these windows
That shut upon their lives like catacombs,
Break O break open till they break the town
And show the children to green fields, and make their world
Run azure on gold sands, and let their tongues
Run naked into books the white and green leaves open
History theirs whose language is the sun.
This map becomes their window and these windows
That shut upon their lives like catacombs,
Break O break open till they break the town
And show the children to green fields, and make their world
Run azure on gold sands, and let their tongues
Run naked into books the white and green leaves open
History theirs whose language is the sun.
Q. The need for change in their material conditions through economic upliftment is symbolized by ________________.
a)
catacombs
b)
the gold sand
c)
history
d)
run azure
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Suresh Iyer answered |
make their world ; Run azure on gold sands
But at this moment the door opened and she looked out, a dark–blue woollen haori over her kimono. She came to him affectionately and put her arm through his as he stood, smiled and said nothing.Q. Where were the two standing?- a)On the roof
- b)In the verandah
- c)At the clinic
- d)In the hotel room
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
But at this moment the door opened and she looked out, a dark–blue woollen haori over her kimono. She came to him affectionately and put her arm through his as he stood, smiled and said nothing.
Q. Where were the two standing?
a)
On the roof
b)
In the verandah
c)
At the clinic
d)
In the hotel room
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Amrita Sarkar answered |
Figure standing in the doorway. She could feel her heart racing as she tried to make out who it was. The figure stepped forward, revealing itself to be a tall, imposing man with a rugged beard and piercing eyes.
"Who are you?" she asked, her voice trembling slightly.
The man didn't respond at first, his gaze fixed on her. Finally, he spoke in a deep, gravelly voice, "I've been watching you."
Her breath caught in her throat. "Why? What do you want?"
He took a step closer, his presence filling the room. "I know what you've done," he said, his voice filled with a mix of accusation and curiosity.
Fear gripped her, making it difficult to find her words. "I don't know what you're talking about. Please, just leave."
A chilling smile crossed the man's face. "Oh, I'm afraid that's not an option. You see, I have something that belongs to you."
Her mind raced, trying to comprehend his words. What could he possibly have of hers? Before she could ask, he pulled out a small, worn-out locket from his pocket. The sight of it sent a shiver down her spine.
"How did you get that?" she whispered, her voice barely audible.
He held it up for her to see, the moonlight glinting off its surface. "You thought you could hide your secrets, but there are no secrets from me. I know everything."
Her knees weakened, and she stumbled backward, her back hitting the wall behind her. The weight of her actions suddenly became unbearable, as if the walls of the room were closing in on her.
"Please, just tell me what you want," she pleaded, tears welling up in her eyes.
The man's expression softened, a hint of sympathy in his eyes. "I want the truth. I want you to face the consequences of your actions."
She knew he was right. She had been running from the truth for too long. It was time to confront her past, no matter how painful it may be.
Taking a deep breath, she looked up at him, resolve filling her voice. "Alright, I will tell you everything. But in return, I need your help to make things right."
The man nodded, his gaze unwavering. "Very well. We will face the truth together, and we will find a way to make amends."
With those words, a sense of relief washed over her. She knew that this encounter was not a coincidence, but rather a chance at redemption. Together, they would seek justice and redemption, no matter how dark the path may be.
"Who are you?" she asked, her voice trembling slightly.
The man didn't respond at first, his gaze fixed on her. Finally, he spoke in a deep, gravelly voice, "I've been watching you."
Her breath caught in her throat. "Why? What do you want?"
He took a step closer, his presence filling the room. "I know what you've done," he said, his voice filled with a mix of accusation and curiosity.
Fear gripped her, making it difficult to find her words. "I don't know what you're talking about. Please, just leave."
A chilling smile crossed the man's face. "Oh, I'm afraid that's not an option. You see, I have something that belongs to you."
Her mind raced, trying to comprehend his words. What could he possibly have of hers? Before she could ask, he pulled out a small, worn-out locket from his pocket. The sight of it sent a shiver down her spine.
"How did you get that?" she whispered, her voice barely audible.
He held it up for her to see, the moonlight glinting off its surface. "You thought you could hide your secrets, but there are no secrets from me. I know everything."
Her knees weakened, and she stumbled backward, her back hitting the wall behind her. The weight of her actions suddenly became unbearable, as if the walls of the room were closing in on her.
"Please, just tell me what you want," she pleaded, tears welling up in her eyes.
The man's expression softened, a hint of sympathy in his eyes. "I want the truth. I want you to face the consequences of your actions."
She knew he was right. She had been running from the truth for too long. It was time to confront her past, no matter how painful it may be.
Taking a deep breath, she looked up at him, resolve filling her voice. "Alright, I will tell you everything. But in return, I need your help to make things right."
The man nodded, his gaze unwavering. "Very well. We will face the truth together, and we will find a way to make amends."
With those words, a sense of relief washed over her. She knew that this encounter was not a coincidence, but rather a chance at redemption. Together, they would seek justice and redemption, no matter how dark the path may be.
My breath was gone. I was frightened. Father laughed, but there was terror in my heart at the overpowering force of the waves. My introduction to the Y.M.C.A. swimming pool revived unpleasant memories and stirred childish fears. But in a little while I gathered confidence. I paddled with my new water wings, watching the other boys and trying to learn by aping them. I did this two or three times on different days and was just beginning to feel at ease in the water when the misadventure happened.Q. Choose the option that describes the equipment used by the author while learning to swim.
- a)Option 1
- b)Option 2
- c)Option 3
- d)Option 4
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
My breath was gone. I was frightened. Father laughed, but there was terror in my heart at the overpowering force of the waves. My introduction to the Y.M.C.A. swimming pool revived unpleasant memories and stirred childish fears. But in a little while I gathered confidence. I paddled with my new water wings, watching the other boys and trying to learn by aping them. I did this two or three times on different days and was just beginning to feel at ease in the water when the misadventure happened.
Q. Choose the option that describes the equipment used by the author while learning to swim.
a)
Option 1
b)
Option 2
c)
Option 3
d)
Option 4
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Riya Banerjee answered |
Inflatable armbands/ water wings.
निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें।1. राष्ट्रपति के आदेश से सुप्रीम कोर्ट के एक जज को उनके पद से हटाया जा सकता है2. राष्ट्रपति निष्कासन आदेश तभी जारी कर सकता है, जब संसद द्वारा एक संबोधन के बाद उसे इस तरह के निष्कासन के लिए प्रस्तुत किया गया हो3. पते को संसद के प्रत्येक सदन के निरपेक्ष द्वारा समर्थित होना चाहिए- a)1 और 2 ही
- b)2 और 3 ही
- c)केवल 1 और 3
- d)उन सभी को
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें।
1. राष्ट्रपति के आदेश से सुप्रीम कोर्ट के एक जज को उनके पद से हटाया जा सकता है
2. राष्ट्रपति निष्कासन आदेश तभी जारी कर सकता है, जब संसद द्वारा एक संबोधन के बाद उसे इस तरह के निष्कासन के लिए प्रस्तुत किया गया हो
3. पते को संसद के प्रत्येक सदन के निरपेक्ष द्वारा समर्थित होना चाहिए
a)
1 और 2 ही
b)
2 और 3 ही
c)
केवल 1 और 3
d)
उन सभी को
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Zara Khan answered |
जजों को हटाना सुप्रीम कोर्ट के एक जज को राष्ट्रपति के एक आदेश से उनके पद से हटाया जा सकता है। संसद द्वारा अभिभाषण के बाद ही राष्ट्रपति उसे हटाने का आदेश जारी कर सकते हैं। इस पते को संसद के प्रत्येक सदन के विशेष बहुमत (अर्थात, उस सदन की कुल सदस्यता का बहुमत और उस सदन के दो-तिहाई से कम सदस्य उपस्थित और मतदान करने वाले बहुमत से समर्थित होना चाहिए)। हटाने के आधार दो-दुर्व्यवहार या अक्षमता हैं। न्यायाधीश जांच अधिनियम (1968) महाभियोग की प्रक्रिया द्वारा उच्चतम न्यायालय के न्यायाधीश को हटाने से संबंधित प्रक्रिया को नियंत्रित करता है: उच्चतम न्यायालय के किसी न्यायाधीश को अभी तक महाभियोग नहीं लगाया गया है।
The man moaned with pain in his stupor but he did not awaken.
“The best thing that we could do would be to put him back in the sea,” Sadao said, answering himself.
Now that the bleeding has stopped for the moment, he stood up and dusted the sand from his hands.
“Yes, undoubtedly that would be best,” Hana said steadily. But she continued to stare down at the motionless man.
“If we sheltered a white man in our house we should be arrested and if we turned him over as a prisoner, he would certainly die,” Sadao said.
“The kindest thing would be to put him back into the sea,” Hana said. But neither of them moved. They were staring with curious repulsion upon the inert figure.Q. Pick the idiom that best describes the situation in which Sadao and Hana were in.- a)To be like a fish out of water
- b)Like water off a duck’s back
- c)To be dead in the water
- d)To be in hot water
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
The man moaned with pain in his stupor but he did not awaken.
“The best thing that we could do would be to put him back in the sea,” Sadao said, answering himself.
Now that the bleeding has stopped for the moment, he stood up and dusted the sand from his hands.
“Yes, undoubtedly that would be best,” Hana said steadily. But she continued to stare down at the motionless man.
“If we sheltered a white man in our house we should be arrested and if we turned him over as a prisoner, he would certainly die,” Sadao said.
“The kindest thing would be to put him back into the sea,” Hana said. But neither of them moved. They were staring with curious repulsion upon the inert figure.
“The best thing that we could do would be to put him back in the sea,” Sadao said, answering himself.
Now that the bleeding has stopped for the moment, he stood up and dusted the sand from his hands.
“Yes, undoubtedly that would be best,” Hana said steadily. But she continued to stare down at the motionless man.
“If we sheltered a white man in our house we should be arrested and if we turned him over as a prisoner, he would certainly die,” Sadao said.
“The kindest thing would be to put him back into the sea,” Hana said. But neither of them moved. They were staring with curious repulsion upon the inert figure.
Q. Pick the idiom that best describes the situation in which Sadao and Hana were in.
a)
To be like a fish out of water
b)
Like water off a duck’s back
c)
To be dead in the water
d)
To be in hot water
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Jyoti Sengupta answered |
To be in hot water - to be in or get into a difficult situation in which you are in danger of being criticized or punished.
Merry children in the poem are depicted to:- a)show energy and excitement of young children.
- b)show that the children are playing cheerfully.
- c)show that the children play pranks.
- d)compare with the poet herself.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Merry children in the poem are depicted to:
a)
show energy and excitement of young children.
b)
show that the children are playing cheerfully.
c)
show that the children play pranks.
d)
compare with the poet herself.
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Shalini Patel answered |
Childhood stage is always full of energy and high spirits and happy playful children enhance this effect.
My breath was gone. I was frightened. Father laughed, but there was terror in my heart at the overpowering force of the waves. My introduction to the Y.M.C.A. swimming pool revived unpleasant memories and stirred childish fears. But in a little while I gathered confidence. I paddled with my new water wings, watching the other boys and trying to learn by aping them. I did this two or three times on different days and was just beginning to feel at ease in the water when the misadventure happened.Q. What does the word 'revived' means?- a)Given fresh life
- b)Restored to consciousness
- c)Resuscitated
- d)All of the above
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
My breath was gone. I was frightened. Father laughed, but there was terror in my heart at the overpowering force of the waves. My introduction to the Y.M.C.A. swimming pool revived unpleasant memories and stirred childish fears. But in a little while I gathered confidence. I paddled with my new water wings, watching the other boys and trying to learn by aping them. I did this two or three times on different days and was just beginning to feel at ease in the water when the misadventure happened.
Q. What does the word 'revived' means?
a)
Given fresh life
b)
Restored to consciousness
c)
Resuscitated
d)
All of the above
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Preeti Iyer answered |
All the options mean the same.
Which of the following pictures clearly bring out the theme of the lesson, ‘The Lost Spring’?
- a)Picture (i) and (ii)
- b)Picture (ii) and (iii)
- c)Picture (ii), (iii) and (iv)
- d)All of the above
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following pictures clearly bring out the theme of the lesson, ‘The Lost Spring’?
a)
Picture (i) and (ii)
b)
Picture (ii) and (iii)
c)
Picture (ii), (iii) and (iv)
d)
All of the above
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Priyanka Sharma answered |
All the pictures show child exploitation due to poverty.
Unless, governor, inspector, visitor,
This map becomes their window and these windows
That shut upon their lives like catacombs,
Break O break open till they break the town
And show the children to green fields, and make their world
Run azure on gold sands, and let their tongues
Run naked into books the white and green leaves open
History theirs whose language is the sun.Q. What picturesque view does the poet create through the line, “Run azure on gold sands”?- a)Comfort from above and below
- b)Roof on the head and bed underneath
- c)The blue sky and the open space
- d)Cool and cozy surroundings
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Unless, governor, inspector, visitor,
This map becomes their window and these windows
That shut upon their lives like catacombs,
Break O break open till they break the town
And show the children to green fields, and make their world
Run azure on gold sands, and let their tongues
Run naked into books the white and green leaves open
History theirs whose language is the sun.
This map becomes their window and these windows
That shut upon their lives like catacombs,
Break O break open till they break the town
And show the children to green fields, and make their world
Run azure on gold sands, and let their tongues
Run naked into books the white and green leaves open
History theirs whose language is the sun.
Q. What picturesque view does the poet create through the line, “Run azure on gold sands”?
a)
Comfort from above and below
b)
Roof on the head and bed underneath
c)
The blue sky and the open space
d)
Cool and cozy surroundings
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Shalini Patel answered |
The poem uses a brilliant imagery to describe the blue sky and the open space that the children should at least be provided with.
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