Question

The fare of the bus was .......... one way.

• A. thirty paise
• B. fifty paise
• C. twenty paise
• D. forty paise

Hint:

For fact-based questions, always locate the exact numerical or factual reference in the passage to avoid confusion.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Identify the direct statement in the passage.
The passage states: “The fare was thirty paise one way,” which is clearly mentioned in the original context.
Step 2: Verify against the options.
- (A) thirty paise — matches the passage exactly.
- (B) fifty paise — incorrect
- (C) twenty paise — incorrect
- (D) forty paise — incorrect
Step 3: Final Conclusion.
Hence, the correct fare for a one-way bus journey, as stated in the passage, is clearly thirty paise.