Daily Passage Test for CLAT - Oct 31 MCQs & solutions Free

The word “dazzling” means extremely bright or impressive in appearance. In the passage, the astrologer’s forehead is described as “dazzling with sacred ash and vermilion,” clearly conveying brightness and striking visual impact.

Other options are incorrect because:

Option A: “Mystic” relates to spiritual mystery, not brightness.

Option B: “Flare” refers to a sudden burst of light.

Option C: “Sparkle” suggests shining lightly, but not necessarily in an impressively bright way.

The passage mentions medicine sellers, sellers of stolen hardware and junk, magicians, and an auctioneer of cheap cloth. There is no mention of auctioneers of cheap bags. Therefore, Option C is not represented in the pathway.

Other options are incorrect because:

Option A: Magicians are explicitly mentioned.

Option B: Medicine sellers are listed.

Option D: Sellers of stolen hardware are mentioned.

The passage clearly states that a vendor of fried groundnut gave his wares fancy names such as “Bombay Ice Cream,” “Delhi Almond,” and “Raja’s Delicacy” to attract customers.

Other options are incorrect because:

Option A: The auctioneer sold cheap cloth, not groundnuts.

Option B: Medicine sellers are mentioned separately.

Option C: There was no ice cream seller; the names were creatively assigned to groundnuts.

The word “vociferousness” refers to loud and forceful expression. In the passage, it describes the loudness of the auctioneer and the groundnut vendor.

Other options are incorrect because:

Option B: Refers to incantations or magical speech.

Option C: Refers to readiness or willingness.

Option D: Means to loiter or waste time, unrelated to loud expression.

The passage begins with the line “Punctually at midday, he opened his bag and spread out his professional equipment,” clearly indicating that the astrologer started his business at midday.

Other options are incorrect because:

Option A: Refers to attraction, not timing.

Option B: Describes the crowd’s movement, not his starting time.

Option D: Refers to the lighting condition, not the beginning of his work.

The passage states that the astrologer’s eyes “sparkled with a sharp, abnormal gleam,” which his simple clients took to be a prophetic light and felt comforted by.

Other options are incorrect because:

Option A: The forehead was dazzling, but the prophetic light was attributed specifically to his eyes.

Option C: The whiskers enhanced his appearance but were not described as prophetic.

Option D: There is no mention of a saffron turban in the passage.

The passage clearly states that when we lack understanding, patience, and love, we tend to seek quick and easy remedies and expect automatic results. The author emphasizes that dealing with children requires patience and love, and without these qualities, we resort to mechanical solutions.

Other options are incorrect because:

Option A: These are qualities of children, not the reason for seeking quick remedies.

Option B: Difficulties in education are mentioned, but the root cause given is lack of understanding, patience, and love.

Option C: Lack of intelligence and skills is not mentioned in the passage.

The passage explicitly states that if a parent loves the child, he observes and studies the child’s tendencies, moods, and peculiarities. This shows genuine understanding rather than imposing ambitions or ideals.

Other options are incorrect because:

Option A: Imposing ideals is discouraged in the passage.

Option C: Fulfilling personal ambitions through the child is criticized.

Option D: The passage stresses helping the child understand himself as he is, not focusing on what he should be.

The word “volatile” means changeable or unstable. Its antonyms include stable, steady, and constant, all of which suggest firmness and consistency. Therefore, all options are correct.

Other options individually reflect correct antonyms, but Option D includes them all.

The author repeatedly emphasizes that true education must be based on love, understanding, and patience. The pursuit of ideals without love is criticized, and mechanical methods are discouraged. Thus, Option A correctly reflects the author’s intention.

Other options are incorrect because:

Option B: The passage opposes forcing conformity to ideals.

Option C: The teacher should focus on the present child, not on expectations.

Option D: Imposing ambitions is criticized.

The passage states that enclosing a child within an ideal “breeds fear and produces in him a constant conflict between what he is and what he should be.” This leads to inner confusion and fear. Hence, Option B is the most comprehensive answer.

Other options are incorrect because:

Option A: The passage argues the opposite.

Option C: Conflict is mentioned, but fear and confusion are broader outcomes.

Option D: The passage does not say the child will stop conforming; rather, it highlights emotional harm.

The passage clearly states that the right kind of teacher “will not depend on a method, but will study each individual pupil.” This shows that understanding each student personally is central to true education.

Other options are incorrect because:

Option A: The passage emphasizes empathy and love.

Option B: Dependence on method alone is discouraged.

Option D: Imposing ideals is criticized in the passage.