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Passage:
When Virender Sehwag turned up at the Vikaspuri Cricket Coaching Centre as a young lad, Coach A.N Sharma did not let him bat in the nets for six months. The idea was to test the boy's patience and find out if he was serious about taking up the sport. As the days went by, Sharma was convinced that Sehwag meant business.
"Dilli mein khelte hain unki khelai (you call someone special when he is one). What I realised after giving him time was simple: he was cut out for big time cricket," Sharma told DNA on Monday. A couple of decades later, Sharma is a satisfied man. His prodigy amassed more than 8,000 runs in both forms of the game. "As far as I am concerned, I am more than satisfied with what he has done. Nobody has played like that," said Sharma. "Sehwag always had the ability and he always played the game like what you all have seen on television. I never altered his style of play; never made anybody follow that typical cricket manual. I prefer to see a player play his natural game. Yes, there were minor corrections that I made here and there. The rest was Sehwag and his natural ability," he added. Sharma gave an example of Sehwag's hunger for runs and his skill to score them quickly. "In Delhi, we played a lot of cricket in the summer because our winters are cold and foggy. We had a good side. To make it tough for us, the organisers would give us two matches a day. One at 6.30 am and the other at 2 pm. We had to finish the first match by noon, so I would tell Viru to finish the game fast and come to the next ground for our second game. He would do as instructed. Such was his hunger," said Sharma.
The coach is, however, unhappy with the BCCI for not giving his boy a proper farewell. "It is just like using him. He deserved better treatment and credit to sign off from the game," said an emotional Sharma.
Question: 1

A.N Sharma preferred to see a player playing his .........

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In cricket and other sports, playing naturally means using one’s inherent skills and instincts, rather than strictly following standard techniques. This often leads to a unique and effective playing style, as in Sehwag's case.
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  • Technical Game
  • Tactical Game
  • Natural Game
  • Artificially crafted Game
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

As stated in the passage, Coach A.N Sharma preferred to see a player play his natural game. Sharma emphasizes that Sehwag’s play was always natural and that he never altered Sehwag’s style of play, despite some minor corrections. This shows that Sharma valued the authenticity and natural instincts of the player.
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Question: 2

Why coach seems to be unhappy with BCCI?

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A proper farewell to a player who has contributed significantly to the game is a mark of respect and acknowledgment of their efforts. Failing to do so can lead to feelings of being underappreciated by both the player and their mentors.
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  • Because V. Sehwag was given lesser chances
  • Because V. Sehwag made lesser runs
  • Because V. Sehwag was indisciplined
  • Because V. Sehwag never got a proper farewell
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

From the passage, it is clear that the coach, A.N Sharma, is unhappy with the BCCI for not giving Sehwag a proper farewell. Sharma mentions that it felt like Sehwag was just being used and deserved better treatment, indicating that the lack of a proper farewell from the board was the reason for his dissatisfaction.
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Question: 3

A.N. Sharma did not let Virender Sehwag bat in the nets for six months to test his:

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A coach's method of testing an athlete's patience, discipline, and seriousness is crucial in determining the athlete's commitment to the sport, which is as important as their technical skills.
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  • Anger in sport
  • Seriousness about the sport
  • Anxiety in sport
  • Pressure in sport
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

From the passage, it is evident that Coach A.N Sharma did not let Sehwag bat in the nets for six months in order to test his seriousness about the sport. Sharma wanted to observe the boy's dedication and patience before allowing him to proceed with his cricket training, which would indicate his seriousness about pursuing cricket as a career.
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Question: 4

If Coach told Viru to finish the game by 12 noon, how many minutes will he take to finish the game?

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Locate the start time (6:30 am) and the instructed finish time (12 noon) for the first match in the passage. Calculate the time difference between these two times and convert it entirely into minutes (Hours  60 + remaining minutes).

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  • 180 minutes

  • 260 minutes

  • 330 minutes

  • 420 minutes

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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

The passage states that Coach Sharma would ask Virender Sehwag (Viru) to finish the first match by noon. It also mentions that the first match started at 6:30 am.

To find out how many minutes Viru would take to finish the game as instructed, we need to calculate the time duration between 6:30 am and 12:00 noon.

Calculation:

  • Start Time: 6:30 am
  • End Time: 12:00 noon

Duration Calculation:

  • From 6:30 am to 7:00 am = 30 minutes
  • From 7:00 am to 12:00 noon = 5 hours

Total Duration = 5 hours + 30 minutes

Convert hours to minutes:

  • 5 hours * 60 minutes/hour = 300 minutes

Total Duration in minutes = 300 minutes + 30 minutes = 330 minutes

Therefore, if the coach told Viru to finish the game by 12 noon, he would take 330 minutes.

Final Answer: The final answer is ${\text{330 minutes}}$

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Question: 5

Coach never tried altering his ........

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In coaching, respecting an athlete's natural style can lead to success, as seen in Sehwag's case. While minor corrections can be made, it is important to recognize and nurture the unique abilities that players bring to the game.
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  • psychology
  • style of play
  • batting order
  • life style
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

According to the passage, Coach Sharma mentions that he never altered Sehwag's style of play, as Sehwag played the game in his own unique way. The passage emphasizes that Sehwag played naturally and never followed typical cricket manuals, which is why the correct answer is style of play. Other options such as psychology, batting order, and lifestyle are not mentioned in the context.
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