Question

The author grew up with the expectation that she would take up __________.

• A. editorship of a magazine
• B. translation of literary pieces
• C. creative writing
• D. the job of a critic
• A. she will travel widely
• B. she will achieve great heights in life
• C. she will go too far, one of these days
• D. she will settle in a far-off place
• A. The author felt pressurized to write in Hindi because of her father.
• B. She felt obligated to carry on the legacy of Premchand.
• C. Her family was chauvinistic about the English language.
• D. She was in awe of the extensive reach of her grandfather’s writings.
• A. (A) and (D) only
• B. (A) and (C) only.
• C. (B) and (C) only.
• D. (C) and (D) only.
• A. imbibing his style subconsciously
• B. being compelled to write like him
• C. being influenced by what people said about him
• D. her father’s expectation from her
• A. Occasional
• B. Restricted
• C. Omnipresence
• D. Unwanted

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The author grew up with the expectation that she would take up creative writing. This conclusion can be drawn from the passage where the author discusses her inclination towards writing and her father's happiness regarding her writing endeavors. The passage emphasizes her family's literary background and expectations, especially with references to her father and grandfather, indicating a strong expectation for her to engage in creative writing.

Answer 2

The passage indicates that creative writing was the expected path for the author.

Context: In the passage, the author mentions how creative writing was initially seen as the natural or expected direction for their career or personal growth. This suggests that writing, particularly in a creative form, was considered to be their chosen or assumed path.

Meaning of the Passage: The passage suggests that creative writing, with its focus on imagination, expression, and storytelling, was anticipated as the author’s primary outlet for their skills and aspirations, fitting within societal or personal expectations.

Final Thought: The passage emphasizes how creative writing, as the expected path, shapes the author’s journey and highlights the role of external or internal expectations in influencing career or creative choices.

Answer 3

In the given passage, when the father said, "She will go far," he was expressing his belief that the narrator would achieve great success or make significant accomplishments in life. This interpretation aligns with the context where the father shows approval and pride after reading his daughter's first story. The phrase "go far" in such contexts is typically used metaphorically to denote reaching great heights or achieving notable success.

Thus, the correct answer is: she will achieve great heights in life.

Answer 4

"Go far" here refers to achieving success and great heights.

Context: The phrase "go far" is often used to describe someone who reaches significant levels of success, progress, or recognition. It implies that a person has the potential to achieve great things or rise to prominent positions in their field or life.

Meaning of "Go Far": "Go far" refers to reaching great heights in one’s career, personal life, or endeavors. It suggests a journey of success and advancement, where the individual attains recognition or accomplishment over time.

Final Thought: The phrase "go far" is a positive expression, often used to encourage someone, indicating that they have the ability to achieve substantial success and make significant progress in their chosen path.

Answer 5

To determine which statement is not true with respect to the passage, we must carefully analyze the text provided and compare it with each of the given options: 

1. The author felt pressurized to write in Hindi because of her father.
   The passage reveals that the author's father believed that the mother tongue is the only possible medium of creative expression. Additionally, he was happy to see his daughter writing, hinting at a subtle pressure or expectation to write in Hindi. This statement appears valid based on the passage.
2. She felt obligated to carry on the legacy of Premchand.
   The passage mentions the author's awareness of her relation to Premchand and her feelings of shame when thinking of writing in English. This indicates an obligation to carry on the legacy of using the Hindi language, which makes this statement true.
3. Her family was chauvinistic about the English language.
   The passage suggests the opposite, where the author felt shame about writing in English and there was a linguistic pride associated with Hindi. Therefore, this statement is false.
4. She was in awe of the extensive reach of her grandfather’s writings.
   The passage states that Premchand’s works were widely read and beloved, leaving the author feeling that her grandfather was too large for her to comprehend. This aligns with being in awe, indicating that this statement is true.

From the analysis, the statement that is not true with respect to the passage is: Her family was chauvinistic about the English language.

Answer 6

The family was not chauvinistic about English, the pressure came from a pride in Hindi.

Context: The term "chauvinistic" refers to an excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support for one’s own group or cause. In this sentence, it is used to clarify that the family was not overly biased or excessively loyal to the English language. Instead, the pressure to prioritize Hindi came from their strong pride in their native language.

Meaning of the Sentence: The sentence suggests that the family's preference for Hindi was driven by pride and cultural identity, rather than a negative bias against the English language. The pressure was not from a dislike of English but from a desire to honor and uphold Hindi.

Final Thought: This statement emphasizes how cultural pride and identity can shape language preferences, highlighting the positive influence of pride in one's native language, rather than fostering an aggressive stance against another language.

Answer 7

To determine why Premchand became too large for her to understand, we need to examine the given comprehension passage. The passage describes the author's experience and thoughts about Premchand, a renowned literary figure. The passage highlights that: 

• Premchand's popularity is vast, with almost everyone having a personal connection to his work.
• This wide appeal and the reverence he inspired in people made him seem larger than life to the author.

Given these observations, it's clear that the primary reason for Premchand becoming too large for her to comprehend was due to:

1. His ability to connect with people from all walks of life, evidenced by how everyone had a story about his fiction.
2. The kind of love and reverence he inspired in people, making her unable to fully grasp the extent of his influence and impact.

Now, let's align this understanding with the options:

• (A) His ability to connect with people from all walks of life.
• (C) The kind of love and reverence that he inspired in people.

These reasons correlate with option (A) and (C), making the correct answer: (A) and (C) only.

Answer 8

The correct reason was his ability to connect with people and the overwhelming admiration he received.

Context: The sentence highlights two key factors that contributed to the individual's success or popularity: his remarkable ability to build connections with others and the intense admiration he garnered from those around him.

Meaning of the Sentence: The phrase suggests that the individual's ability to relate to others on a personal level and the respect or admiration he earned from people were the primary reasons for his success, making him well-liked or influential.

Final Thought: This statement emphasizes the power of interpersonal relationships and admiration in achieving success, showing that personal connections and respect from others can play a significant role in one's accomplishments.

Answer 9

In the given comprehension, the phrase "inhaled his writing" indicates a process that occurs subconsciously and instinctively. The author describes how, without having read Premchand's works initially, they felt as though they had absorbed his style just by the virtue of their relation to him. This implies an unconscious assimilation of his literary style. Among the options provided, "imbibing his style subconsciously" closely matches this meaning.

Therefore, the correct option is "imbibing his style subconsciously".

Answer 10

"Inhaled his writing" means absorbing his style unconsciously.

Context: The phrase "inhaled his writing" suggests that the individual absorbed the essence or style of the writer's work effortlessly and naturally, almost as if it became an intrinsic part of their own thoughts or writing habits.

Meaning of "Inhaled his writing": "Inhaled his writing" metaphorically refers to deeply understanding or internalizing the writer's style and ideas, doing so almost passively or without conscious effort. It implies a strong influence that shapes one's own approach to writing or thinking.

Final Thought: This expression highlights how a writer's style can leave a lasting impact on a reader, to the point where it becomes second nature and flows unconsciously in their own work or actions.

Answer 11

The word "Ubiquity" refers to the concept of being present everywhere. In the passage, the word is used to describe a widespread reverence and love that Premchand inspired in people, being "practically no one who had not read something by him that had moved them." This extensive reach and presence in people's lives align with the meaning of "Omnipresence," which is the correct choice.

Thus, the correct meaning of "Ubiquity" in the context of this passage is "Omnipresence."

Answer 12

"Ubiquity" means omnipresence, or being present everywhere.

Context: The word "ubiquity" is used to describe the state of being everywhere or present in all places at the same time. It is often used to convey the idea that something is so widespread that it is almost impossible to escape or avoid.

Meaning of Ubiquity: Ubiquity is derived from the Latin word "ubique," meaning "everywhere." It refers to the quality of being present everywhere, often used to describe things or phenomena that are found in many places simultaneously, such as the internet or a global brand.

Omnipresence: The term "omnipresence" is synonymous with ubiquity, often used in religious or philosophical contexts to describe the idea that a deity or force is present everywhere. In everyday usage, it similarly refers to something that exists or appears universally.

Final Thought: The word "ubiquity" captures the idea of widespread presence, making it a useful term to describe anything that can be found in multiple places or seems to be everywhere at once.