English Language Mock Test - 9 - CUET MCQ

The correct answer is Option (3). "Dhanpat Rai".

Key Points

• The passage specifically states that Prem Chand was a pen-name adopted by Dhanpat Rai, which is mentioned in the third paragraph.
• Dhanpat Rai used the pseudonym Nawab Rai when he began writing short stories as a government servant, also detailed in the third paragraph.

​Therefore, the correct answer is "Dhanpat Rai".

The correct answer is Option (3) A - II, B - IV, C - I, D - III

Key Points

• A. Ajaib Lal -(II) Premchand's father (Mentioned in 1st paragraph)
• B. Nawab Rai- (IV) Pen name used for short stories.(Mentioned in the last paragraph)
• C. Lamahi - (I) Birth place of Premchand (Mentioned in 1st paragraph)
• D. Premchand's grandfather - (III) Gur Sahai Lal (Mentioned in 1st paragraph)

Therefore, the correct answer is A - II, B - IV, C - I, D - III.

The correct answer is Option (2)

Key Points

• According to the passage, Anandi is the heroine of "Barhe Ghar ki Beti."
• This information is directly mentioned in the first paragraph, where it states, "His mother was Anandi Devi, a good natured and accomplished woman, reminiscent of 'Barhe Ghar ki Beti.' It is to be noted that the heroine of this story is called Anandi."

So, the correct answer is Option (2) Barhe Ghar ki Beti.

The correct answer is Option (1).

Key Points

• The passage highlights Premchand's capability of deriving inspiration from real-life characters for his stories.
• Kazaki in the story was portrayed as a postal messenger, demonstrating Premchand's talent in bringing everyday characters and their virtues into the literary domain.

Therefore, the correct answer is "Postal messenger".

The correct answer is Option (3). "Maulvi Sahib".

Key Points

• The passage mentions that in his early schooling at Lamahi, Prem Chand picked up some Urdu and Persian.
• This learning was facilitated by a Maulvi Sahib, indicating that he was Prem Chand's teacher for these languages. (2nd Paragraph)
• The specific mention of Maulvi Sahib as the source of Prem Chand's learning is highlighted without any reference to the others listed in the options.

Therefore, the correct answer is "Maulvi Sahib".

According to the passage, Prem Chand's father, Ajaib Lal, worked as a clerk in the post office and earned about twenty-five rupees a month. This eliminates the other options, making option (b) the correct answer.

Correct Answer is (c)
The maker of the misleading advertisement. It is clearly mentioned in the 2nd paragraph that only the advertiser is liable and not the channels on which the advertisement is shown (…The Act proposed strict action against the advertiser in case of misleading advertisements but not against the media through which the advertisement is being publicised).Option (a) and (b) are therefore incorrect.
Incorrect Answers
None of the other options sets out views that are consistent with those of the author in the passage above.Option (d) is incorrect as nowhere in the passage is it mentioned that a consumer is liable in such cases.

Correct Answer is (d)
Ankit cannot take action against Kartik under the Consumer Protection Act. In the 3rd paragraph, it is mentioned that only a consumer can file a case under the Act. Ankit is not a consumer as he purchased the wheat for commercial purposes i.e. for making bread to be sold in the market (…Under the Act, a consumer is defined as a person who buys any good or avails a service for a consideration.
It does not include a person who obtains a good for resale or a good or service for commercial purpose…Only a consumer can bring an action under the Act).
Incorrect Answers
None of the other options sets out views that are consistent with those of the author in the passage above.
Option (a) is therefore incorrect
Option (b) is legally correct as per Indian Contract Act but since it is not mentioned in the passage, we cannot use this external knowledge. Hence, it cannot be a correct option.
Option (c) is not based on information supplied in the passage.

Correct Answer is (b)
Celebrities, e-commerce and product liability. This is mentioned in the 2nd paragraph (…TheAct also seeks to bring in e-commerce under their jurisdiction and hold celebrities accountable…also provides for product liability action).
Incorrect Answers
None of the other options sets out views that are consistent with those of the author in the passage above.Options (a), (c) and (d) are therefore incorrect.

Correct Answer is (a)
Kanika Sharma is liable for performing a misleading and false advertisement. In the 2nd paragraph, celebrities have been made liable for endorsing misleading and false advertisements (…and hold celebrities accountable for false and misleading advertisements of products that they endorse)
Incorrect Answers
None of the other options sets out views that are consistent with those of the author in the passage above.
Option (b) is therefore incorrect.
Option (c) is incorrect as advertisements are taken to be true by general public and therefore the rationale of making the advertiser and the celebrities liable.
Option (d) is incorrect has Kanika Sharma is liable for misleading and false advertisement and not individually to each consumer who purchases such product.

Correct Answer is (a)
Garima can file a complaint under the Consumer Protection Act. This case falls under deficiency of service by the restaurant. A 3-star restaurant must ensure hygienic food. In the 2nd paragraph, it is mentioned while defining product liability (…Product liability means the liability of a product manufacturer, service provider or seller to compensate a consumer for any harm or injury caused by a defective good or deficient service).
Incorrect Answers
None of the other options sets out views that are consistent with those of the author in the passage above.
Option (d) is therefore incorrect.
Option (b) is incorrect as though it is a possible course of action, it is not based on the information supplied in the passage.
Option (c) is using external knowledge and therefore cannot be a correct option here.

The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 was enacted to strengthen consumer rights and provide a mechanism for redressal of complaints related to defective goods and deficient services. The Act also covers e-commerce transactions, ensures product liability, and sets penalties for false and misleading advertisements. Additionally, it establishes the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) to enforce consumer rights and take action against unfair trade practices.
While option (a) mentions e-commerce, the Act does not focus solely on promoting it but rather on regulating it. Option (c) is incorrect because the Act penalizes advertisers for misleading ads. Option (d) is also incorrect since the Act does not take action against media houses but only the advertisers and endorsers.
Thus, the correct answer is (b) To strengthen consumer rights and provide a grievance redressal mechanism.

Correct Answer is (c)
Serbia is guilty since Bosnian Muslim carries an ethnical identity who are subjected to genocide.
Option (c) is the most appropriate choice consistent with reasoning of the author.
Incorrect Answers
None of the other options sets out views that are consistent with those of the author in the passage above and definition of genocide.

Correct Answer is (a) International Court would entertain the suit since Armenian population is the target of systematic destruction, massacre, deportation etc. Option (a) is the most appropriate choice consistent with reasoning of the author.

Incorrect Answers

None of the other options sets out views that are consistent with those of the author in the passage above and definition of genocide.

Correct Answer is (b) India cannot bring a claim of genocide since Sarabjit died being charged of terrorism and for not being a part of any group. Option (b) is the most appropriate choice consistent with reasoning of the author.
Incorrect Answers
None of the other options sets out views that are consistent with those of the author in the passage above and definition of genocide.

Correct Answer is (c)

Government of Sri Lanka be held liable since Tamil Community are ethnical and religious group who are subjected to genocide. Option (c) is the most appropriate choice consistent with reasoning of the author.

Incorrect Answers

None of the other options sets out views that are consistent with those of the author in the passage above and definition of genocide.

Correct Answer is (b)
Simele are stateless people which cannot be put strictly into any national, ethnical, racial or religious group. Therefore they cannot be subjected to genocide. Option (b) is the most appropriate choice consistent with reasoning of the author.
Incorrect Answers
None of the other options sets out views that are consistent with those of the author in the passage above and definition of genocide.

Correct Answer is (c)
The PMT fan killed in the heat of the sudden quarrel.
He was no longer defending himself.
Incorrect Answers
None of the other options sets out views that are consistent with those of the author in the passage above.

Correct Answer is (a)
Interference with one's television reception through the construction of a neighboring structure could not and does not amount to an actionable nuisance.
This is not by virtue of anything peculiar to television.
It applies equally to interference with the passage of light or air or radio signals or to the obstruction of a view.

Correct Answer is (c)

Road users have no locus claiming breach of the enjoyment/obstruction of the road in the suit for Private nuisance. Principle states “Private nuisance is an obstruction to the right of private parties”. In the given facts road users are not private parties.

The question asks you to apply the idea of the passage to a given situation with the given principle of law. You have to assimilate the inference and look at the facts of the case and evaluate the answer choices.

Refer to the first paragraph's first line. It clearly mentions option d as the reason.

Correct Answer is (b)
Principle of law is to the effect that a person who has no interest in property nor any right of occupation in the proper sense of the term, can maintain an action for a nuisance. Only claimants with property rights can launch actions for private nuisance. Therefore, the claimant's claim had no cause of action at all.

Correct Answer is (a)
Option (a) squarely falls within the ambit of Principle of private nuisance. Herein, factory has caused interference in the enjoyment of the country house.
Noxious fumes destroyed the ambience of the residential area.

The correct answer is 'made every possible effort'.

• The most appropriate meaning of the given idiom 'Left no stone unturned' is 'made every possible effort'.
• Leave no stone unturned: try every possible course of action in order to achieve something. (कुछ हासिल करने के लिए हर संभव प्रयास करें)
  • Example: To raise ten thousand dollars to keep the shelter open, we must leave no stone unturned.

The correct answer is 'talent for speaking'

• Let's see the meaning of the given idiom-
  • Gift of the Gab- the ability to speak easily and confidently in a way that makes people want to listen to you and believe you. (आसानी से और आत्मविश्वास से इस तरह से बोलने की क्षमता जिससे लोग आपकी बात सुनना और आप पर विश्वास करना चाहते हैं)
  • Let's see an example-
    • ​She's got the gift of gab - she should work in sales and marketing.

The correct answer is 'at the zenith'

• Let's see the meaning of the given idiom-
  • At the zenith- the highest point reached by a heavenly body. (एक स्वर्गीय पिंड द्वारा पहुँचा उच्चतम बिंदु)
  • Let's see an example-
    • The summer sun was at its zenith in a cloudless sky.
• So the correct answer is Option 4.

The correct answer is 'to reveal a secret'

• Let's see the meaning of the given idiom-
  • Let the cat out of the bag- to allow a secret to be known, usually without intending to
  • Let's see an example-
    • I was trying to keep the party a secret, but Mel went and let the cat out of the bag.
• Hence, the correct answer is Option 3.

The correct answer is option 1) i.e., 'To get emotional support in difficult times'. 

• The shoulder I had to cry on or simply shoulder to cry on is an idiom that means a person who gives sympathy and support. (एक व्यक्ति जो सहानुभूति और समर्थन देता है)
• Thus, option 1 is the best-fit meaning for the underlined idiom.
• When a person is described by the idiom a shoulder to cry on, that someone is willing to listen to your problems and give you sympathy, emotional support, and encouragement:
  • I wish you'd been here when my mother died and I needed a shoulder to cry on.

The correct answer is 'inventing.'

• Highlighted Idiom: A cock and bull story means a hard-to-believe, made-up story; a story that is a lie. (मुश्किल से विश्वास करने वाली, बनी-बनाई कहानी; एक कहानी जो झूठ है)
  • Example: He gave me a cock and bull story about the glass being smashed by hailstones.
• From the given options, the third option is the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
• The word 'inventing' means making up (an idea, name, story, etc.), especially so as to deceive someone. (एक विचार, नाम, कहानी, आदि का ईजाद करना, विशेष रूप से किसी को धोखा देने के लिए)

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.
Mistake Points

• We may think from the phrase "A cock and bull story" that it is all about a story involving a cock and bull

Additional Information

• The expression ‘talk of a cock and a bull’ is recorded from the early 17^th century, and apparently refers to an original story or fable which is now lost. This expression may come from a folk tale involving these two animals, or from the name of an English inn where travelers told such tales.