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The correct answer is Option 2.

Key Points

• The word "extraordinary" is found in the sentence describing the crowd and the idol during the Durga Puja procession.
• "Extraordinary" means remarkable, exceptional, or beyond what is usual, fitting the context of the impressive and unique event described in the passage.
• Other options do not fit:
• Baffled: Means confused or perplexed.
• Impression: Refers to the effect or influence something has on someone.
• Interest: Means curiosity or concern.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

Reference from the Passage: "... the tourists were astonished to see an extraordinary large crowd of men, women, and children..."

Additional Information

• Extraordinary: Meaning remarkable, exceptional, or impressive. Example: "She has an extraordinary talent for painting."
• Baffled: Meaning confused or perplexed. Example: "He was baffled by the complex instructions."
• Impression: Meaning an effect, feeling, or image retained from an experience. Example: "The movie left a lasting impression on the audience."
• Interest: Meaning curiosity or concern. Example: "She has a keen interest in history."

The correct answer is Option 4.

Key Points

• The passage clearly mentions that the Americans expressed their "sincere and profound admiration" for the worshippers’ faith and devotion.
• The admiration was not directed toward the idol itself, but toward the devotion of the people who worshipped the Goddess Durga.
• The words "faith" and "devotion" highlight the emotional and spiritual commitment of the Bengalis, which impressed the American visitors.
• Other options are incorrect:
• Beliefs: Although related, the passage specifically mentions "devotion."
• Hospitality: The passage does not discuss how the visitors were treated.
• Idol: The idol was admired for its appearance, but their "sincere admiration" was for the people’s devotion, not the idol itself.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

Reference from the Passage: "They expressed their sincere and profound admiration for the worshippers of the Goddess Durga's faith and devotion."

The correct answer is Option 3.

Key Points

• The passage states that the Americans were "astonished to see an extraordinary large crowd of men, women, and children… forming a procession and following a large idol."
• The large procession with the idol of Goddess Durga was the central spectacle that amazed them during their visit to Kolkata.
• Other options are incorrect:
• Huge buildings: The passage does not mention buildings.
• The big city: While they visited Kolkata, their amazement was directed at the procession, not the city's size.
• Closed shops: The closed shops were noticed but did not amaze them; it was simply an observation.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Reference from the Passage: "The tourists were astonished to see an extraordinary large crowd... forming a procession and following a large idol."

The correct answer is Option 3.

Key Points

• The passage clearly mentions that the Americans travelled to India "on a vacation," indicating that their purpose was leisure or pleasure.
• The phrase "on a vacation" aligns with the idea of a pleasure trip, where the primary aim is enjoyment and sightseeing.
• Other options are incorrect:
• On a hunting expedition: There is no mention of hunting in the passage.
• On a study tour: The passage does not describe academic or research purposes.
• On legal matters: No legal work or court visits are mentioned in the text.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Reference from the Passage: "On a vacation, a certain number of ladies and gentlemen from the United States travelled to India."

The correct answer is Option 1.

Key Points

• The passage clearly mentions that the government offices, schools, and colleges were closed "Due to the Durga Puja holidays."
• Durga Puja is a major festival in West Bengal, and it is customary for government institutions and educational establishments to remain closed during this time.
• Other options are incorrect:
• Due to floods: The passage makes no mention of floods.
• Due to elections: There is no reference to elections in the passage.
• Due to a strike: No strike or industrial action is mentioned in the context.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

Reference from the Passage: "Due to the Durga Puja holidays, almost all government offices, schools, and colleges were also closed."

The correct answer is '4' i.e. how to play a piano .

Key Points

• The sentence contains an error in the phrase "how to play a piano."
• The article "a" is incorrect here because the word "piano" is typically used with the definite article "the" when referring to playing the instrument.
• The correct usage is "how to play the piano."

Correct sentence: She learnt how to play the piano when she was in Class 6^th.

Additional Information

• Usage of Articles:
• "The" is used before instruments when talking about playing them, e.g., "play the guitar," "play the piano."
• "A" or "An" is used when referring to one among many or something non-specific, e.g., "I bought a piano."
• Example Sentences:
• She knows how to play the violin.
• He is learning how to play the drums.

The correct answer is '3' i.e. much difficult .

Key Points

• The error lies in the phrase "much difficult."
• The word "difficult" is a qualitative adjective, and we use the word "very" to modify such adjectives, not "much."
• The correct form should be "very difficult."

Correct sentence: That question is very difficult, but this one is very easy.

Additional Information

• Use of "very":
• "Very" is used to emphasize adjectives and adverbs.
• Example: "She is very intelligent."
• Use of "much":
• "Much" is used to modify uncountable nouns or comparative adjectives.
• Example: "He doesn’t have much time." / "This task is much harder."

The correct answer is '2' i.e. in a engineering field.

Key Points

• The given sentence has been divided into four segments:
• She received
• an award
• for her work
• in a engineering field
• Segment 2, "in a engineering field", contains a grammatical error.
• The article "a" is incorrect because it precedes the word "engineering," which begins with a vowel sound. The correct article in this context is "an."
• The correct phrase should be "in an engineering field."

Correct sentence: She received an award for her work in an engineering field.

Additional Information

• Usage of Articles:
• "A": Used before words that begin with a consonant sound. Example: a book, a car.
• "An": Used before words that begin with a vowel sound. Example: an apple, an engineer.
• Common Errors:
• Using the wrong article before a noun can make the sentence grammatically incorrect.
• It is important to focus on the sound of the word that follows the article, not just the spelling.

The correct answer is 'has been singing'.

Key Points

• The verb phrase "has been singing" is in the present perfect continuous tense, which is used to describe an action that started in the past and is still continuing or has recently stopped.
• S.P. Bala Subramanyam started singing in his teenage years and continued singing for a significant period, making "has been singing" the most appropriate choice.
• Option 1, "has been sing," is grammatically incorrect as "sing" should be in its continuous form, "singing."
• Option 3, "had sung," is in the past perfect tense, which implies the action was completed before another past event. This does not match the context of the sentence.
• Option 4, "has sung," is in the present perfect tense but does not indicate continuity of the action.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

Complete Sentence: "S.P. Bala Subramanyam was an Indian film playback singer. He has been singing since his teenage."

Additional Information

• Option 1: "has been sing" is incorrect because the verb "sing" must be in its continuous form, "singing."
• Option 3: "had sung" is incorrect as it implies a completed action in the past before another past event.
• Option 4: "has sung" is incorrect because it does not convey the continuity of the action.

The correct answer is 'on'.

Key Points

• The phrase "count on" is a phrasal verb meaning to rely or depend on someone. (भरोसा करना)
• It is the most appropriate preposition to follow the verb "count" when expressing dependence or trust.
• The other options do not form correct or commonly used phrasal verbs with "count."

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Complete Sentence: "I know we can count on Tim to resolve this for us."

Additional Information

• Option 1: "at" is incorrect; "count at" is not a valid phrasal structure.
• Option 2: "for" does not convey the intended meaning of reliance.
• Option 4: "in" is incorrect; while "have faith in" is valid, "count in" is not used this way.