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Question 1
Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/ phrases are given in bold in the passage to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
There once lived a shrewd shopkeeper named Makarand. He had a friend, Mihir, who had saved a lot of money. Now, Mihir was keen to go on a pilgrimage, but did not know whom to trust with his precious savings. So he came to Makarand’s shop and said, "Friend, Please look after my life's savings till I return,” Makarand pretended to think seriously and said, “No. Money spoils relationships. What if something happens to it when you are not here? You will no longer be my friend.’
As Mihir stood there thinking about this, an old woman entered the shop and bought some things. One of the shop boys gave her less change than he should have. Makarand saw this and pretended to scold the boy, ordering him to return the remaining money to the woman. Mihir, unaware this was an act to make him believe in Makarand’s honesty, said, “I have decided. I will leave the money only with you.”
Makarand smiled, “Let’s take the bag of coins and bury it in a place that only you and I know of. So, even if something happens to me when you are gone, you will know where your money is.” Mihir thought this was a good idea and the two went and hid the bag in a secret place. Mihir left the next day on his pilgrimage, happy his savings were in safe hands. Six months later, he returned, dumped his luggage at home and went to recover his money. Although he searched high and low, there was no sign of the bag.
In panic, he ran to Makarand, who was busy at his shop. When Mihir asked him about the bag, Makarand pretended to be surprised. “But I haven’t been that way in all these months. Why don’t you search for it again?” he said, putting on this most innocent look. Mihir had no choice and sadly, he made his way home. On the way, he met the old woman he had seen in Makarand’s shop. At the sight of his sad face, she asked him what the matter was. Mihir told her the whole story. Then she smiled and whispered a plan to him.
The next day, the woman came to Makarand’s shop, carrying a big box. “I heard you are a good and honest man. My son went on pilgrimage many months ago and has still not returned. I am worried and have decided to go look for him. Will you look after my box of two hundred gold coins while I am away?” Makarand could not believe his luck. He was about to become rich at the expense of the old woman. He was about to launch into his idea about hiding the box, when an angry Mihir entered the shop. “Where is…….” But before he could complete his sentence, Makarand, afraid of being accused in front of the old woman, said quickly, “I forgot. I had seen some pigs digging around there and had removed your bag to keep it safe.” And he handed Mihir the bag he had stolen many months ago. Now the old woman pretended she was seeing Mihir for the first time. “Son, did you also go on a pilgrimage? Tell me, did you meet my son anywhere?” Mihir, clutching his precious bag, replied, “Yes, Aunty, I met him on his way home. He should be here in a week.” Hearing this, the old woman took her box away from Makarand. “Thank you, you have saved me from an unnecessary trip. Now I will use the money to prepare for my son’s welcome!” And the two departed, leaving Makarand staring open-mouthed.
There once lived a shrewd shopkeeper named Makarand. He had a friend, Mihir, who had saved a lot of money. Now, Mihir was keen to go on a pilgrimage, but did not know whom to trust with his precious savings. So he came to Makarand’s shop and said, "Friend, Please look after my life's savings till I return,” Makarand pretended to think seriously and said, “No. Money spoils relationships. What if something happens to it when you are not here? You will no longer be my friend.’
As Mihir stood there thinking about this, an old woman entered the shop and bought some things. One of the shop boys gave her less change than he should have. Makarand saw this and pretended to scold the boy, ordering him to return the remaining money to the woman. Mihir, unaware this was an act to make him believe in Makarand’s honesty, said, “I have decided. I will leave the money only with you.”
Makarand smiled, “Let’s take the bag of coins and bury it in a place that only you and I know of. So, even if something happens to me when you are gone, you will know where your money is.” Mihir thought this was a good idea and the two went and hid the bag in a secret place. Mihir left the next day on his pilgrimage, happy his savings were in safe hands. Six months later, he returned, dumped his luggage at home and went to recover his money. Although he searched high and low, there was no sign of the bag.
In panic, he ran to Makarand, who was busy at his shop. When Mihir asked him about the bag, Makarand pretended to be surprised. “But I haven’t been that way in all these months. Why don’t you search for it again?” he said, putting on this most innocent look. Mihir had no choice and sadly, he made his way home. On the way, he met the old woman he had seen in Makarand’s shop. At the sight of his sad face, she asked him what the matter was. Mihir told her the whole story. Then she smiled and whispered a plan to him.
The next day, the woman came to Makarand’s shop, carrying a big box. “I heard you are a good and honest man. My son went on pilgrimage many months ago and has still not returned. I am worried and have decided to go look for him. Will you look after my box of two hundred gold coins while I am away?” Makarand could not believe his luck. He was about to become rich at the expense of the old woman. He was about to launch into his idea about hiding the box, when an angry Mihir entered the shop. “Where is…….” But before he could complete his sentence, Makarand, afraid of being accused in front of the old woman, said quickly, “I forgot. I had seen some pigs digging around there and had removed your bag to keep it safe.” And he handed Mihir the bag he had stolen many months ago. Now the old woman pretended she was seeing Mihir for the first time. “Son, did you also go on a pilgrimage? Tell me, did you meet my son anywhere?” Mihir, clutching his precious bag, replied, “Yes, Aunty, I met him on his way home. He should be here in a week.” Hearing this, the old woman took her box away from Makarand. “Thank you, you have saved me from an unnecessary trip. Now I will use the money to prepare for my son’s welcome!” And the two departed, leaving Makarand staring open-mouthed.
Why did Mihir approach Makarand to keep his savings while he went on a pilgrimage?
I. Makarand was a clever businessman and would increase the savings.
II. Makarand was the only one he knew who was not going on the pilgrimage.
III. Mihir felt that he could trust Makarand.
Question 2
Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/ phrases are given in bold in the passage to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
There once lived a shrewd shopkeeper named Makarand. He had a friend, Mihir, who had saved a lot of money. Now, Mihir was keen to go on a pilgrimage, but did not know whom to trust with his precious savings. So he came to Makarand’s shop and said, "Friend, Please look after my life's savings till I return,” Makarand pretended to think seriously and said, “No. Money spoils relationships. What if something happens to it when you are not here? You will no longer be my friend.’
As Mihir stood there thinking about this, an old woman entered the shop and bought some things. One of the shop boys gave her less change than he should have. Makarand saw this and pretended to scold the boy, ordering him to return the remaining money to the woman. Mihir, unaware this was an act to make him believe in Makarand’s honesty, said, “I have decided. I will leave the money only with you.”
Makarand smiled, “Let’s take the bag of coins and bury it in a place that only you and I know of. So, even if something happens to me when you are gone, you will know where your money is.” Mihir thought this was a good idea and the two went and hid the bag in a secret place. Mihir left the next day on his pilgrimage, happy his savings were in safe hands. Six months later, he returned, dumped his luggage at home and went to recover his money. Although he searched high and low, there was no sign of the bag.
In panic, he ran to Makarand, who was busy at his shop. When Mihir asked him about the bag, Makarand pretended to be surprised. “But I haven’t been that way in all these months. Why don’t you search for it again?” he said, putting on this most innocent look. Mihir had no choice and sadly, he made his way home. On the way, he met the old woman he had seen in Makarand’s shop. At the sight of his sad face, she asked him what the matter was. Mihir told her the whole story. Then she smiled and whispered a plan to him.
The next day, the woman came to Makarand’s shop, carrying a big box. “I heard you are a good and honest man. My son went on pilgrimage many months ago and has still not returned. I am worried and have decided to go look for him. Will you look after my box of two hundred gold coins while I am away?” Makarand could not believe his luck. He was about to become rich at the expense of the old woman. He was about to launch into his idea about hiding the box, when an angry Mihir entered the shop. “Where is…….” But before he could complete his sentence, Makarand, afraid of being accused in front of the old woman, said quickly, “I forgot. I had seen some pigs digging around there and had removed your bag to keep it safe.” And he handed Mihir the bag he had stolen many months ago. Now the old woman pretended she was seeing Mihir for the first time. “Son, did you also go on a pilgrimage? Tell me, did you meet my son anywhere?” Mihir, clutching his precious bag, replied, “Yes, Aunty, I met him on his way home. He should be here in a week.” Hearing this, the old woman took her box away from Makarand. “Thank you, you have saved me from an unnecessary trip. Now I will use the money to prepare for my son’s welcome!” And the two departed, leaving Makarand staring open-mouthed.
There once lived a shrewd shopkeeper named Makarand. He had a friend, Mihir, who had saved a lot of money. Now, Mihir was keen to go on a pilgrimage, but did not know whom to trust with his precious savings. So he came to Makarand’s shop and said, "Friend, Please look after my life's savings till I return,” Makarand pretended to think seriously and said, “No. Money spoils relationships. What if something happens to it when you are not here? You will no longer be my friend.’
As Mihir stood there thinking about this, an old woman entered the shop and bought some things. One of the shop boys gave her less change than he should have. Makarand saw this and pretended to scold the boy, ordering him to return the remaining money to the woman. Mihir, unaware this was an act to make him believe in Makarand’s honesty, said, “I have decided. I will leave the money only with you.”
Makarand smiled, “Let’s take the bag of coins and bury it in a place that only you and I know of. So, even if something happens to me when you are gone, you will know where your money is.” Mihir thought this was a good idea and the two went and hid the bag in a secret place. Mihir left the next day on his pilgrimage, happy his savings were in safe hands. Six months later, he returned, dumped his luggage at home and went to recover his money. Although he searched high and low, there was no sign of the bag.
In panic, he ran to Makarand, who was busy at his shop. When Mihir asked him about the bag, Makarand pretended to be surprised. “But I haven’t been that way in all these months. Why don’t you search for it again?” he said, putting on this most innocent look. Mihir had no choice and sadly, he made his way home. On the way, he met the old woman he had seen in Makarand’s shop. At the sight of his sad face, she asked him what the matter was. Mihir told her the whole story. Then she smiled and whispered a plan to him.
The next day, the woman came to Makarand’s shop, carrying a big box. “I heard you are a good and honest man. My son went on pilgrimage many months ago and has still not returned. I am worried and have decided to go look for him. Will you look after my box of two hundred gold coins while I am away?” Makarand could not believe his luck. He was about to become rich at the expense of the old woman. He was about to launch into his idea about hiding the box, when an angry Mihir entered the shop. “Where is…….” But before he could complete his sentence, Makarand, afraid of being accused in front of the old woman, said quickly, “I forgot. I had seen some pigs digging around there and had removed your bag to keep it safe.” And he handed Mihir the bag he had stolen many months ago. Now the old woman pretended she was seeing Mihir for the first time. “Son, did you also go on a pilgrimage? Tell me, did you meet my son anywhere?” Mihir, clutching his precious bag, replied, “Yes, Aunty, I met him on his way home. He should be here in a week.” Hearing this, the old woman took her box away from Makarand. “Thank you, you have saved me from an unnecessary trip. Now I will use the money to prepare for my son’s welcome!” And the two departed, leaving Makarand staring open-mouthed.
Why did Makarand scold his shop assistant for not refunding the correct balance?
Question 3
Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/ phrases are given in bold in the passage to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
There once lived a shrewd shopkeeper named Makarand. He had a friend, Mihir, who had saved a lot of money. Now, Mihir was keen to go on a pilgrimage, but did not know whom to trust with his precious savings. So he came to Makarand’s shop and said, "Friend, Please look after my life's savings till I return,” Makarand pretended to think seriously and said, “No. Money spoils relationships. What if something happens to it when you are not here? You will no longer be my friend.’
As Mihir stood there thinking about this, an old woman entered the shop and bought some things. One of the shop boys gave her less change than he should have. Makarand saw this and pretended to scold the boy, ordering him to return the remaining money to the woman. Mihir, unaware this was an act to make him believe in Makarand’s honesty, said, “I have decided. I will leave the money only with you.”
Makarand smiled, “Let’s take the bag of coins and bury it in a place that only you and I know of. So, even if something happens to me when you are gone, you will know where your money is.” Mihir thought this was a good idea and the two went and hid the bag in a secret place. Mihir left the next day on his pilgrimage, happy his savings were in safe hands. Six months later, he returned, dumped his luggage at home and went to recover his money. Although he searched high and low, there was no sign of the bag.
In panic, he ran to Makarand, who was busy at his shop. When Mihir asked him about the bag, Makarand pretended to be surprised. “But I haven’t been that way in all these months. Why don’t you search for it again?” he said, putting on this most innocent look. Mihir had no choice and sadly, he made his way home. On the way, he met the old woman he had seen in Makarand’s shop. At the sight of his sad face, she asked him what the matter was. Mihir told her the whole story. Then she smiled and whispered a plan to him.
The next day, the woman came to Makarand’s shop, carrying a big box. “I heard you are a good and honest man. My son went on pilgrimage many months ago and has still not returned. I am worried and have decided to go look for him. Will you look after my box of two hundred gold coins while I am away?” Makarand could not believe his luck. He was about to become rich at the expense of the old woman. He was about to launch into his idea about hiding the box, when an angry Mihir entered the shop. “Where is…….” But before he could complete his sentence, Makarand, afraid of being accused in front of the old woman, said quickly, “I forgot. I had seen some pigs digging around there and had removed your bag to keep it safe.” And he handed Mihir the bag he had stolen many months ago. Now the old woman pretended she was seeing Mihir for the first time. “Son, did you also go on a pilgrimage? Tell me, did you meet my son anywhere?” Mihir, clutching his precious bag, replied, “Yes, Aunty, I met him on his way home. He should be here in a week.” Hearing this, the old woman took her box away from Makarand. “Thank you, you have saved me from an unnecessary trip. Now I will use the money to prepare for my son’s welcome!” And the two departed, leaving Makarand staring open-mouthed.
There once lived a shrewd shopkeeper named Makarand. He had a friend, Mihir, who had saved a lot of money. Now, Mihir was keen to go on a pilgrimage, but did not know whom to trust with his precious savings. So he came to Makarand’s shop and said, "Friend, Please look after my life's savings till I return,” Makarand pretended to think seriously and said, “No. Money spoils relationships. What if something happens to it when you are not here? You will no longer be my friend.’
As Mihir stood there thinking about this, an old woman entered the shop and bought some things. One of the shop boys gave her less change than he should have. Makarand saw this and pretended to scold the boy, ordering him to return the remaining money to the woman. Mihir, unaware this was an act to make him believe in Makarand’s honesty, said, “I have decided. I will leave the money only with you.”
Makarand smiled, “Let’s take the bag of coins and bury it in a place that only you and I know of. So, even if something happens to me when you are gone, you will know where your money is.” Mihir thought this was a good idea and the two went and hid the bag in a secret place. Mihir left the next day on his pilgrimage, happy his savings were in safe hands. Six months later, he returned, dumped his luggage at home and went to recover his money. Although he searched high and low, there was no sign of the bag.
In panic, he ran to Makarand, who was busy at his shop. When Mihir asked him about the bag, Makarand pretended to be surprised. “But I haven’t been that way in all these months. Why don’t you search for it again?” he said, putting on this most innocent look. Mihir had no choice and sadly, he made his way home. On the way, he met the old woman he had seen in Makarand’s shop. At the sight of his sad face, she asked him what the matter was. Mihir told her the whole story. Then she smiled and whispered a plan to him.
The next day, the woman came to Makarand’s shop, carrying a big box. “I heard you are a good and honest man. My son went on pilgrimage many months ago and has still not returned. I am worried and have decided to go look for him. Will you look after my box of two hundred gold coins while I am away?” Makarand could not believe his luck. He was about to become rich at the expense of the old woman. He was about to launch into his idea about hiding the box, when an angry Mihir entered the shop. “Where is…….” But before he could complete his sentence, Makarand, afraid of being accused in front of the old woman, said quickly, “I forgot. I had seen some pigs digging around there and had removed your bag to keep it safe.” And he handed Mihir the bag he had stolen many months ago. Now the old woman pretended she was seeing Mihir for the first time. “Son, did you also go on a pilgrimage? Tell me, did you meet my son anywhere?” Mihir, clutching his precious bag, replied, “Yes, Aunty, I met him on his way home. He should be here in a week.” Hearing this, the old woman took her box away from Makarand. “Thank you, you have saved me from an unnecessary trip. Now I will use the money to prepare for my son’s welcome!” And the two departed, leaving Makarand staring open-mouthed.
What did Makarand plan to do with the old woman’s money?
Question 4
Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/ phrases are given in bold in the passage to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
There once lived a shrewd shopkeeper named Makarand. He had a friend, Mihir, who had saved a lot of money. Now, Mihir was keen to go on a pilgrimage, but did not know whom to trust with his precious savings. So he came to Makarand’s shop and said, "Friend, Please look after my life's savings till I return,” Makarand pretended to think seriously and said, “No. Money spoils relationships. What if something happens to it when you are not here? You will no longer be my friend.’
As Mihir stood there thinking about this, an old woman entered the shop and bought some things. One of the shop boys gave her less change than he should have. Makarand saw this and pretended to scold the boy, ordering him to return the remaining money to the woman. Mihir, unaware this was an act to make him believe in Makarand’s honesty, said, “I have decided. I will leave the money only with you.”
Makarand smiled, “Let’s take the bag of coins and bury it in a place that only you and I know of. So, even if something happens to me when you are gone, you will know where your money is.” Mihir thought this was a good idea and the two went and hid the bag in a secret place. Mihir left the next day on his pilgrimage, happy his savings were in safe hands. Six months later, he returned, dumped his luggage at home and went to recover his money. Although he searched high and low, there was no sign of the bag.
In panic, he ran to Makarand, who was busy at his shop. When Mihir asked him about the bag, Makarand pretended to be surprised. “But I haven’t been that way in all these months. Why don’t you search for it again?” he said, putting on this most innocent look. Mihir had no choice and sadly, he made his way home. On the way, he met the old woman he had seen in Makarand’s shop. At the sight of his sad face, she asked him what the matter was. Mihir told her the whole story. Then she smiled and whispered a plan to him.
The next day, the woman came to Makarand’s shop, carrying a big box. “I heard you are a good and honest man. My son went on pilgrimage many months ago and has still not returned. I am worried and have decided to go look for him. Will you look after my box of two hundred gold coins while I am away?” Makarand could not believe his luck. He was about to become rich at the expense of the old woman. He was about to launch into his idea about hiding the box, when an angry Mihir entered the shop. “Where is…….” But before he could complete his sentence, Makarand, afraid of being accused in front of the old woman, said quickly, “I forgot. I had seen some pigs digging around there and had removed your bag to keep it safe.” And he handed Mihir the bag he had stolen many months ago. Now the old woman pretended she was seeing Mihir for the first time. “Son, did you also go on a pilgrimage? Tell me, did you meet my son anywhere?” Mihir, clutching his precious bag, replied, “Yes, Aunty, I met him on his way home. He should be here in a week.” Hearing this, the old woman took her box away from Makarand. “Thank you, you have saved me from an unnecessary trip. Now I will use the money to prepare for my son’s welcome!” And the two departed, leaving Makarand staring open-mouthed.
There once lived a shrewd shopkeeper named Makarand. He had a friend, Mihir, who had saved a lot of money. Now, Mihir was keen to go on a pilgrimage, but did not know whom to trust with his precious savings. So he came to Makarand’s shop and said, "Friend, Please look after my life's savings till I return,” Makarand pretended to think seriously and said, “No. Money spoils relationships. What if something happens to it when you are not here? You will no longer be my friend.’
As Mihir stood there thinking about this, an old woman entered the shop and bought some things. One of the shop boys gave her less change than he should have. Makarand saw this and pretended to scold the boy, ordering him to return the remaining money to the woman. Mihir, unaware this was an act to make him believe in Makarand’s honesty, said, “I have decided. I will leave the money only with you.”
Makarand smiled, “Let’s take the bag of coins and bury it in a place that only you and I know of. So, even if something happens to me when you are gone, you will know where your money is.” Mihir thought this was a good idea and the two went and hid the bag in a secret place. Mihir left the next day on his pilgrimage, happy his savings were in safe hands. Six months later, he returned, dumped his luggage at home and went to recover his money. Although he searched high and low, there was no sign of the bag.
In panic, he ran to Makarand, who was busy at his shop. When Mihir asked him about the bag, Makarand pretended to be surprised. “But I haven’t been that way in all these months. Why don’t you search for it again?” he said, putting on this most innocent look. Mihir had no choice and sadly, he made his way home. On the way, he met the old woman he had seen in Makarand’s shop. At the sight of his sad face, she asked him what the matter was. Mihir told her the whole story. Then she smiled and whispered a plan to him.
The next day, the woman came to Makarand’s shop, carrying a big box. “I heard you are a good and honest man. My son went on pilgrimage many months ago and has still not returned. I am worried and have decided to go look for him. Will you look after my box of two hundred gold coins while I am away?” Makarand could not believe his luck. He was about to become rich at the expense of the old woman. He was about to launch into his idea about hiding the box, when an angry Mihir entered the shop. “Where is…….” But before he could complete his sentence, Makarand, afraid of being accused in front of the old woman, said quickly, “I forgot. I had seen some pigs digging around there and had removed your bag to keep it safe.” And he handed Mihir the bag he had stolen many months ago. Now the old woman pretended she was seeing Mihir for the first time. “Son, did you also go on a pilgrimage? Tell me, did you meet my son anywhere?” Mihir, clutching his precious bag, replied, “Yes, Aunty, I met him on his way home. He should be here in a week.” Hearing this, the old woman took her box away from Makarand. “Thank you, you have saved me from an unnecessary trip. Now I will use the money to prepare for my son’s welcome!” And the two departed, leaving Makarand staring open-mouthed.
Which of the following is TRUE in the context of the passage?
(A) The old woman was the wisest of the villagers.
(B) Mihir was trustworthy and kind to the villagers.
(C) Makarand was greedy and dishonest.
(A) The old woman was the wisest of the villagers.
(B) Mihir was trustworthy and kind to the villagers.
(C) Makarand was greedy and dishonest.
Question 5
Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/ phrases are given in bold in the passage to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
There once lived a shrewd shopkeeper named Makarand. He had a friend, Mihir, who had saved a lot of money. Now, Mihir was keen to go on a pilgrimage, but did not know whom to trust with his precious savings. So he came to Makarand’s shop and said, "Friend, Please look after my life's savings till I return,” Makarand pretended to think seriously and said, “No. Money spoils relationships. What if something happens to it when you are not here? You will no longer be my friend.’
As Mihir stood there thinking about this, an old woman entered the shop and bought some things. One of the shop boys gave her less change than he should have. Makarand saw this and pretended to scold the boy, ordering him to return the remaining money to the woman. Mihir, unaware this was an act to make him believe in Makarand’s honesty, said, “I have decided. I will leave the money only with you.”
Makarand smiled, “Let’s take the bag of coins and bury it in a place that only you and I know of. So, even if something happens to me when you are gone, you will know where your money is.” Mihir thought this was a good idea and the two went and hid the bag in a secret place. Mihir left the next day on his pilgrimage, happy his savings were in safe hands. Six months later, he returned, dumped his luggage at home and went to recover his money. Although he searched high and low, there was no sign of the bag.
In panic, he ran to Makarand, who was busy at his shop. When Mihir asked him about the bag, Makarand pretended to be surprised. “But I haven’t been that way in all these months. Why don’t you search for it again?” he said, putting on this most innocent look. Mihir had no choice and sadly, he made his way home. On the way, he met the old woman he had seen in Makarand’s shop. At the sight of his sad face, she asked him what the matter was. Mihir told her the whole story. Then she smiled and whispered a plan to him.
The next day, the woman came to Makarand’s shop, carrying a big box. “I heard you are a good and honest man. My son went on pilgrimage many months ago and has still not returned. I am worried and have decided to go look for him. Will you look after my box of two hundred gold coins while I am away?” Makarand could not believe his luck. He was about to become rich at the expense of the old woman. He was about to launch into his idea about hiding the box, when an angry Mihir entered the shop. “Where is…….” But before he could complete his sentence, Makarand, afraid of being accused in front of the old woman, said quickly, “I forgot. I had seen some pigs digging around there and had removed your bag to keep it safe.” And he handed Mihir the bag he had stolen many months ago. Now the old woman pretended she was seeing Mihir for the first time. “Son, did you also go on a pilgrimage? Tell me, did you meet my son anywhere?” Mihir, clutching his precious bag, replied, “Yes, Aunty, I met him on his way home. He should be here in a week.” Hearing this, the old woman took her box away from Makarand. “Thank you, you have saved me from an unnecessary trip. Now I will use the money to prepare for my son’s welcome!” And the two departed, leaving Makarand staring open-mouthed.
There once lived a shrewd shopkeeper named Makarand. He had a friend, Mihir, who had saved a lot of money. Now, Mihir was keen to go on a pilgrimage, but did not know whom to trust with his precious savings. So he came to Makarand’s shop and said, "Friend, Please look after my life's savings till I return,” Makarand pretended to think seriously and said, “No. Money spoils relationships. What if something happens to it when you are not here? You will no longer be my friend.’
As Mihir stood there thinking about this, an old woman entered the shop and bought some things. One of the shop boys gave her less change than he should have. Makarand saw this and pretended to scold the boy, ordering him to return the remaining money to the woman. Mihir, unaware this was an act to make him believe in Makarand’s honesty, said, “I have decided. I will leave the money only with you.”
Makarand smiled, “Let’s take the bag of coins and bury it in a place that only you and I know of. So, even if something happens to me when you are gone, you will know where your money is.” Mihir thought this was a good idea and the two went and hid the bag in a secret place. Mihir left the next day on his pilgrimage, happy his savings were in safe hands. Six months later, he returned, dumped his luggage at home and went to recover his money. Although he searched high and low, there was no sign of the bag.
In panic, he ran to Makarand, who was busy at his shop. When Mihir asked him about the bag, Makarand pretended to be surprised. “But I haven’t been that way in all these months. Why don’t you search for it again?” he said, putting on this most innocent look. Mihir had no choice and sadly, he made his way home. On the way, he met the old woman he had seen in Makarand’s shop. At the sight of his sad face, she asked him what the matter was. Mihir told her the whole story. Then she smiled and whispered a plan to him.
The next day, the woman came to Makarand’s shop, carrying a big box. “I heard you are a good and honest man. My son went on pilgrimage many months ago and has still not returned. I am worried and have decided to go look for him. Will you look after my box of two hundred gold coins while I am away?” Makarand could not believe his luck. He was about to become rich at the expense of the old woman. He was about to launch into his idea about hiding the box, when an angry Mihir entered the shop. “Where is…….” But before he could complete his sentence, Makarand, afraid of being accused in front of the old woman, said quickly, “I forgot. I had seen some pigs digging around there and had removed your bag to keep it safe.” And he handed Mihir the bag he had stolen many months ago. Now the old woman pretended she was seeing Mihir for the first time. “Son, did you also go on a pilgrimage? Tell me, did you meet my son anywhere?” Mihir, clutching his precious bag, replied, “Yes, Aunty, I met him on his way home. He should be here in a week.” Hearing this, the old woman took her box away from Makarand. “Thank you, you have saved me from an unnecessary trip. Now I will use the money to prepare for my son’s welcome!” And the two departed, leaving Makarand staring open-mouthed.
In the passage, what upsets Mihir when he returns home from the pilgrimage?
Question 6
Direction: In the following question two equations (I) and (II) given. You have to solve both:
I. 
II.
II.
Question 7
Direction: In the following question, two equations are given in variables a and b. You have to solve these equations and determine relation between a and b.
I. 
II.
II.
Question 8
Direction: In the following question two equations are given in variables x and y. You have to solve these equations and determine relation between x and y.
I. 3x2 − 42x + 135 = 0
II. y2 − 21y + 110 = 0
II. y2 − 21y + 110 = 0
Question 9
Direction: In the following question, two equations are given in variables X and Y. You have to solve these equations and determine relation between X and Y.
I. x2 + x – 2 = 0
II. 18y2 + 18y + 4 = 0
II. 18y2 + 18y + 4 = 0
Question 10
Direction: In the following question, two quadratic equations are given. Solve both the equations & establish the relationship between the given variables.
I. 14x2 − 31x + 15 = 0
II. 56y2 − 54y + 10 = 0
II. 56y2 − 54y + 10 = 0
Question 11
Direction: Study the following information to answer the given questions.
Seven friends viz Manuj, Nimit, Gunjan, Harsh, Akshay, Shivam and Piyush, are pursuing their PhD in different subjects—Maths, History, Political Science, Chemistry, Economic, Accounts and Geography, but not necessarily in the same order. They study in three different universities, viz P, Q and S. At least two friends study in the same university.
Harsh is studying Political Science in university P. The one who is studying History is not from university S. Piyush is studying Geography in university Q with only Nimit. Manuj is not studying Economics and is not from university P. Shivam is studying Accounts and is not from university P. Akshay is studying Chemistry but not from university P. No one studies Maths or Economics in university P.
Seven friends viz Manuj, Nimit, Gunjan, Harsh, Akshay, Shivam and Piyush, are pursuing their PhD in different subjects—Maths, History, Political Science, Chemistry, Economic, Accounts and Geography, but not necessarily in the same order. They study in three different universities, viz P, Q and S. At least two friends study in the same university.
Harsh is studying Political Science in university P. The one who is studying History is not from university S. Piyush is studying Geography in university Q with only Nimit. Manuj is not studying Economics and is not from university P. Shivam is studying Accounts and is not from university P. Akshay is studying Chemistry but not from university P. No one studies Maths or Economics in university P.
Which of the following represents the group who studies in university S?
Question 12
Direction: Study the following information to answer the given questions.
Seven friends viz Manuj, Nimit, Gunjan, Harsh, Akshay, Shivam and Piyush, are pursuing their PhD in different subjects—Maths, History, Political Science, Chemistry, Economic, Accounts and Geography, but not necessarily in the same order. They study in three different universities, viz P, Q and S. At least two friends study in the same university.
Harsh is studying Political Science in university P. The one who is studying History is not from university S. Piyush is studying Geography in university Q with only Nimit. Manuj is not studying Economics and is not from university P. Shivam is studying Accounts and is not from university P. Akshay is studying Chemistry but not from university P. No one studies Maths or Economics in university P.
Seven friends viz Manuj, Nimit, Gunjan, Harsh, Akshay, Shivam and Piyush, are pursuing their PhD in different subjects—Maths, History, Political Science, Chemistry, Economic, Accounts and Geography, but not necessarily in the same order. They study in three different universities, viz P, Q and S. At least two friends study in the same university.
Harsh is studying Political Science in university P. The one who is studying History is not from university S. Piyush is studying Geography in university Q with only Nimit. Manuj is not studying Economics and is not from university P. Shivam is studying Accounts and is not from university P. Akshay is studying Chemistry but not from university P. No one studies Maths or Economics in university P.
Gunjan is studying in which of the following universities?
Question 13
Direction: Study the following information to answer the given questions.
Seven friends viz Manuj, Nimit, Gunjan, Harsh, Akshay, Shivam and Piyush, are pursuing their PhD in different subjects—Maths, History, Political Science, Chemistry, Economic, Accounts and Geography, but not necessarily in the same order. They study in three different universities, viz P, Q and S. At least two friends study in the same university.
Harsh is studying Political Science in university P. The one who is studying History is not from university S. Piyush is studying Geography in university Q with only Nimit. Manuj is not studying Economics and is not from university P. Shivam is studying Accounts and is not from university P. Akshay is studying Chemistry but not from university P. No one studies Maths or Economics in university P.
Seven friends viz Manuj, Nimit, Gunjan, Harsh, Akshay, Shivam and Piyush, are pursuing their PhD in different subjects—Maths, History, Political Science, Chemistry, Economic, Accounts and Geography, but not necessarily in the same order. They study in three different universities, viz P, Q and S. At least two friends study in the same university.
Harsh is studying Political Science in university P. The one who is studying History is not from university S. Piyush is studying Geography in university Q with only Nimit. Manuj is not studying Economics and is not from university P. Shivam is studying Accounts and is not from university P. Akshay is studying Chemistry but not from university P. No one studies Maths or Economics in university P.
Which of the following combinations is true?
Question 14
Direction: Study the following information to answer the given questions.
Seven friends viz Manuj, Nimit, Gunjan, Harsh, Akshay, Shivam and Piyush, are pursuing their PhD in different subjects—Maths, History, Political Science, Chemistry, Economic, Accounts and Geography, but not necessarily in the same order. They study in three different universities, viz P, Q and S. At least two friends study in the same university.
Harsh is studying Political Science in university P. The one who is studying History is not from university S. Piyush is studying Geography in university Q with only Nimit. Manuj is not studying Economics and is not from university P. Shivam is studying Accounts and is not from university P. Akshay is studying Chemistry but not from university P. No one studies Maths or Economics in university P.
Seven friends viz Manuj, Nimit, Gunjan, Harsh, Akshay, Shivam and Piyush, are pursuing their PhD in different subjects—Maths, History, Political Science, Chemistry, Economic, Accounts and Geography, but not necessarily in the same order. They study in three different universities, viz P, Q and S. At least two friends study in the same university.
Harsh is studying Political Science in university P. The one who is studying History is not from university S. Piyush is studying Geography in university Q with only Nimit. Manuj is not studying Economics and is not from university P. Shivam is studying Accounts and is not from university P. Akshay is studying Chemistry but not from university P. No one studies Maths or Economics in university P.
Nimit studies which subject in PhD?
Question 15
Direction: Study the following information to answer the given questions.
Seven friends viz Manuj, Nimit, Gunjan, Harsh, Akshay, Shivam and Piyush, are pursuing their PhD in different subjects—Maths, History, Political Science, Chemistry, Economic, Accounts and Geography, but not necessarily in the same order. They study in three different universities, viz P, Q and S. At least two friends study in the same university.
Harsh is studying Political Science in university P. The one who is studying History is not from university S. Piyush is studying Geography in university Q with only Nimit. Manuj is not studying Economics and is not from university P. Shivam is studying Accounts and is not from university P. Akshay is studying Chemistry but not from university P. No one studies Maths or Economics in university P.
Seven friends viz Manuj, Nimit, Gunjan, Harsh, Akshay, Shivam and Piyush, are pursuing their PhD in different subjects—Maths, History, Political Science, Chemistry, Economic, Accounts and Geography, but not necessarily in the same order. They study in three different universities, viz P, Q and S. At least two friends study in the same university.
Harsh is studying Political Science in university P. The one who is studying History is not from university S. Piyush is studying Geography in university Q with only Nimit. Manuj is not studying Economics and is not from university P. Shivam is studying Accounts and is not from university P. Akshay is studying Chemistry but not from university P. No one studies Maths or Economics in university P.
Who among the following is studying History in PhD?
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