Question

\(\textbf{Comprehension Passage 2}\)
There was a pious peasant in Russia, satisfied with his limited means. Once an imp stole his only piece of bread. The peasant drank a glassful of water and felt happy. The imp got irritated. He disguised himself and worked with the peasant as his servant. On his advice the peasant produced good crop. The imp then instigated him to prepare wine from the surplus corn. The peasant did so. He invited his friends and began to make merry. Under the effect of intoxication, the peasant lost good senses. He abused his beloved wife and quarrelled with his friends. He fell into mud and grunted like a pig. It's true; when you have limited means, the animal within you is under control. If you possess means or power more than your needs, you get corrupt and your fall is inevitable.
What did the imp advise him?

Hint:

Sometimes a character gives more than one piece of advice. Read the entire section related to the character's actions to ensure you capture all parts of the answer.

Answer 1

Step 1: Understanding the Question:
The question asks about the advice given by the imp to the peasant.

Step 2: Locating the Information in the Passage:
The passage details two key pieces of advice from the imp.
First: "On his advice the peasant produced good crop."
Second: "The imp then instigated him to prepare wine from the surplus corn." (Instigated here means urged or advised with a negative intention).

Step 3: Final Answer:
The imp's advice was two-fold. He first gave productive advice to grow a good crop, leading to surplus. He then gave corrupting advice to turn that surplus into wine.