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Directions: Read the given passage carefully to answer the following questions. Each question will have five alternatives as its answer. Choose the correct option as your answer.

In a small, bustling village situated near the foothills of the Himalayas, lived three brothers: Dev, Rohan, and Amit. Following the passing of their parents, the trio shared their ancestral home. However, their daily life was far from peaceful. Constant arguments broke out over household finances, with each brother accusing the others of not contributing their fair share to the monthly expenses. Dev, the eldest, managed the grocery bills; Rohan handled the utility costs, while Amit took care of maintenance. Yet, every single evening ended in heated debates regarding receipts, rising inflation, and misplaced funds. Realising that their fractured relationship was deteriorating rapidly, their uncle suggested they seek guidance from an elderly monk residing in a nearby hill monastery. Hoping to find a resolution to their monetary discord, the three brothers visited a monastery nestled quietly _________ the pine trees. Upon entering the serene courtyard, the tranquil atmosphere immediately blanketed them, temporarily hushing their loud grievances. The head monk greeted them warmly and invited them to sit on simple woven mats. Dev immediately laid out their troubles, explaining how financial stress had soured their brotherhood. The monk listened patiently, closed his eyes for a brief moment, and then offered a simple piece of wisdom: "Money is merely a tool for living, not the foundation of a home.

When you measure a relationship purely through ledger balances, someone will always feel bankrupt." He then asked them to share a meal prepared by the novices. The simple act of eating together in total silence allowed the brothers to reflect on the monk's words. Recognising the foolishness of their endless squabbling over temporary coins, they apologised to one another and promised to establish a joint household fund built on trust rather than suspicion. When the brothers finally arrived back at their ancestral home that evening, a profound sense of calm replaced the usual tension. Dev took out the family ledger, but instead of calculating debts, he simply divided the monthly budget equally without a single complaint. Rohan and Amit readily agreed, and for the first time in years, all three were genuinely pleased with the outcome. Their visit to the monastery had taught them that no financial balance sheet could ever replace the priceless value of familial peace.

Directions: Read the given passage carefully to answer the following questions. Each question will have five alternatives as its answer. Choose the correct option as your answer.

In a small, bustling village situated near the foothills of the Himalayas, lived three brothers: Dev, Rohan, and Amit. Following the passing of their parents, the trio shared their ancestral home. However, their daily life was far from peaceful. Constant arguments broke out over household finances, with each brother accusing the others of not contributing their fair share to the monthly expenses. Dev, the eldest, managed the grocery bills; Rohan handled the utility costs, while Amit took care of maintenance. Yet, every single evening ended in heated debates regarding receipts, rising inflation, and misplaced funds. Realising that their fractured relationship was deteriorating rapidly, their uncle suggested they seek guidance from an elderly monk residing in a nearby hill monastery. Hoping to find a resolution to their monetary discord, the three brothers visited a monastery nestled quietly _________ the pine trees. Upon entering the serene courtyard, the tranquil atmosphere immediately blanketed them, temporarily hushing their loud grievances. The head monk greeted them warmly and invited them to sit on simple woven mats. Dev immediately laid out their troubles, explaining how financial stress had soured their brotherhood. The monk listened patiently, closed his eyes for a brief moment, and then offered a simple piece of wisdom: "Money is merely a tool for living, not the foundation of a home.

When you measure a relationship purely through ledger balances, someone will always feel bankrupt." He then asked them to share a meal prepared by the novices. The simple act of eating together in total silence allowed the brothers to reflect on the monk's words. Recognising the foolishness of their endless squabbling over temporary coins, they apologised to one another and promised to establish a joint household fund built on trust rather than suspicion. When the brothers finally arrived back at their ancestral home that evening, a profound sense of calm replaced the usual tension. Dev took out the family ledger, but instead of calculating debts, he simply divided the monthly budget equally without a single complaint. Rohan and Amit readily agreed, and for the first time in years, all three were genuinely pleased with the outcome. Their visit to the monastery had taught them that no financial balance sheet could ever replace the priceless value of familial peace.

Directions: Read the given passage carefully to answer the following questions. Each question will have five alternatives as its answer. Choose the correct option as your answer.

In a small, bustling village situated near the foothills of the Himalayas, lived three brothers: Dev, Rohan, and Amit. Following the passing of their parents, the trio shared their ancestral home. However, their daily life was far from peaceful. Constant arguments broke out over household finances, with each brother accusing the others of not contributing their fair share to the monthly expenses. Dev, the eldest, managed the grocery bills; Rohan handled the utility costs, while Amit took care of maintenance. Yet, every single evening ended in heated debates regarding receipts, rising inflation, and misplaced funds. Realising that their fractured relationship was deteriorating rapidly, their uncle suggested they seek guidance from an elderly monk residing in a nearby hill monastery. Hoping to find a resolution to their monetary discord, the three brothers visited a monastery nestled quietly _________ the pine trees. Upon entering the serene courtyard, the tranquil atmosphere immediately blanketed them, temporarily hushing their loud grievances. The head monk greeted them warmly and invited them to sit on simple woven mats. Dev immediately laid out their troubles, explaining how financial stress had soured their brotherhood. The monk listened patiently, closed his eyes for a brief moment, and then offered a simple piece of wisdom: "Money is merely a tool for living, not the foundation of a home.

When you measure a relationship purely through ledger balances, someone will always feel bankrupt." He then asked them to share a meal prepared by the novices. The simple act of eating together in total silence allowed the brothers to reflect on the monk's words. Recognising the foolishness of their endless squabbling over temporary coins, they apologised to one another and promised to establish a joint household fund built on trust rather than suspicion. When the brothers finally arrived back at their ancestral home that evening, a profound sense of calm replaced the usual tension. Dev took out the family ledger, but instead of calculating debts, he simply divided the monthly budget equally without a single complaint. Rohan and Amit readily agreed, and for the first time in years, all three were genuinely pleased with the outcome. Their visit to the monastery had taught them that no financial balance sheet could ever replace the priceless value of familial peace.

Directions: Read the given passage carefully to answer the following questions. Each question will have five alternatives as its answer. Choose the correct option as your answer.

In a small, bustling village situated near the foothills of the Himalayas, lived three brothers: Dev, Rohan, and Amit. Following the passing of their parents, the trio shared their ancestral home. However, their daily life was far from peaceful. Constant arguments broke out over household finances, with each brother accusing the others of not contributing their fair share to the monthly expenses. Dev, the eldest, managed the grocery bills; Rohan handled the utility costs, while Amit took care of maintenance. Yet, every single evening ended in heated debates regarding receipts, rising inflation, and misplaced funds. Realising that their fractured relationship was deteriorating rapidly, their uncle suggested they seek guidance from an elderly monk residing in a nearby hill monastery. Hoping to find a resolution to their monetary discord, the three brothers visited a monastery nestled quietly _________ the pine trees. Upon entering the serene courtyard, the tranquil atmosphere immediately blanketed them, temporarily hushing their loud grievances. The head monk greeted them warmly and invited them to sit on simple woven mats. Dev immediately laid out their troubles, explaining how financial stress had soured their brotherhood. The monk listened patiently, closed his eyes for a brief moment, and then offered a simple piece of wisdom: "Money is merely a tool for living, not the foundation of a home.

When you measure a relationship purely through ledger balances, someone will always feel bankrupt." He then asked them to share a meal prepared by the novices. The simple act of eating together in total silence allowed the brothers to reflect on the monk's words. Recognising the foolishness of their endless squabbling over temporary coins, they apologised to one another and promised to establish a joint household fund built on trust rather than suspicion. When the brothers finally arrived back at their ancestral home that evening, a profound sense of calm replaced the usual tension. Dev took out the family ledger, but instead of calculating debts, he simply divided the monthly budget equally without a single complaint. Rohan and Amit readily agreed, and for the first time in years, all three were genuinely pleased with the outcome. Their visit to the monastery had taught them that no financial balance sheet could ever replace the priceless value of familial peace.

Directions: Read the given passage carefully to answer the following questions. Each question will have five alternatives as its answer. Choose the correct option as your answer.

In a small, bustling village situated near the foothills of the Himalayas, lived three brothers: Dev, Rohan, and Amit. Following the passing of their parents, the trio shared their ancestral home. However, their daily life was far from peaceful. Constant arguments broke out over household finances, with each brother accusing the others of not contributing their fair share to the monthly expenses. Dev, the eldest, managed the grocery bills; Rohan handled the utility costs, while Amit took care of maintenance. Yet, every single evening ended in heated debates regarding receipts, rising inflation, and misplaced funds. Realising that their fractured relationship was deteriorating rapidly, their uncle suggested they seek guidance from an elderly monk residing in a nearby hill monastery. Hoping to find a resolution to their monetary discord, the three brothers visited a monastery nestled quietly _________ the pine trees. Upon entering the serene courtyard, the tranquil atmosphere immediately blanketed them, temporarily hushing their loud grievances. The head monk greeted them warmly and invited them to sit on simple woven mats. Dev immediately laid out their troubles, explaining how financial stress had soured their brotherhood. The monk listened patiently, closed his eyes for a brief moment, and then offered a simple piece of wisdom: "Money is merely a tool for living, not the foundation of a home.

When you measure a relationship purely through ledger balances, someone will always feel bankrupt." He then asked them to share a meal prepared by the novices. The simple act of eating together in total silence allowed the brothers to reflect on the monk's words. Recognising the foolishness of their endless squabbling over temporary coins, they apologised to one another and promised to establish a joint household fund built on trust rather than suspicion. When the brothers finally arrived back at their ancestral home that evening, a profound sense of calm replaced the usual tension. Dev took out the family ledger, but instead of calculating debts, he simply divided the monthly budget equally without a single complaint. Rohan and Amit readily agreed, and for the first time in years, all three were genuinely pleased with the outcome. Their visit to the monastery had taught them that no financial balance sheet could ever replace the priceless value of familial peace.

Directions: Read the given passage carefully to answer the following questions. Each question will have five alternatives as its answer. Choose the correct option as your answer.

In a small, bustling village situated near the foothills of the Himalayas, lived three brothers: Dev, Rohan, and Amit. Following the passing of their parents, the trio shared their ancestral home. However, their daily life was far from peaceful. Constant arguments broke out over household finances, with each brother accusing the others of not contributing their fair share to the monthly expenses. Dev, the eldest, managed the grocery bills; Rohan handled the utility costs, while Amit took care of maintenance. Yet, every single evening ended in heated debates regarding receipts, rising inflation, and misplaced funds. Realising that their fractured relationship was deteriorating rapidly, their uncle suggested they seek guidance from an elderly monk residing in a nearby hill monastery. Hoping to find a resolution to their monetary discord, the three brothers visited a monastery nestled quietly _________ the pine trees. Upon entering the serene courtyard, the tranquil atmosphere immediately blanketed them, temporarily hushing their loud grievances. The head monk greeted them warmly and invited them to sit on simple woven mats. Dev immediately laid out their troubles, explaining how financial stress had soured their brotherhood. The monk listened patiently, closed his eyes for a brief moment, and then offered a simple piece of wisdom: "Money is merely a tool for living, not the foundation of a home.

When you measure a relationship purely through ledger balances, someone will always feel bankrupt." He then asked them to share a meal prepared by the novices. The simple act of eating together in total silence allowed the brothers to reflect on the monk's words. Recognising the foolishness of their endless squabbling over temporary coins, they apologised to one another and promised to establish a joint household fund built on trust rather than suspicion. When the brothers finally arrived back at their ancestral home that evening, a profound sense of calm replaced the usual tension. Dev took out the family ledger, but instead of calculating debts, he simply divided the monthly budget equally without a single complaint. Rohan and Amit readily agreed, and for the first time in years, all three were genuinely pleased with the outcome. Their visit to the monastery had taught them that no financial balance sheet could ever replace the priceless value of familial peace.

Directions: Read the given passage carefully to answer the following questions. Each question will have five alternatives as its answer. Choose the correct option as your answer.

In a small, bustling village situated near the foothills of the Himalayas, lived three brothers: Dev, Rohan, and Amit. Following the passing of their parents, the trio shared their ancestral home. However, their daily life was far from peaceful. Constant arguments broke out over household finances, with each brother accusing the others of not contributing their fair share to the monthly expenses. Dev, the eldest, managed the grocery bills; Rohan handled the utility costs, while Amit took care of maintenance. Yet, every single evening ended in heated debates regarding receipts, rising inflation, and misplaced funds. Realising that their fractured relationship was deteriorating rapidly, their uncle suggested they seek guidance from an elderly monk residing in a nearby hill monastery. Hoping to find a resolution to their monetary discord, the three brothers visited a monastery nestled quietly _________ the pine trees. Upon entering the serene courtyard, the tranquil atmosphere immediately blanketed them, temporarily hushing their loud grievances. The head monk greeted them warmly and invited them to sit on simple woven mats. Dev immediately laid out their troubles, explaining how financial stress had soured their brotherhood. The monk listened patiently, closed his eyes for a brief moment, and then offered a simple piece of wisdom: "Money is merely a tool for living, not the foundation of a home.

When you measure a relationship purely through ledger balances, someone will always feel bankrupt." He then asked them to share a meal prepared by the novices. The simple act of eating together in total silence allowed the brothers to reflect on the monk's words. Recognising the foolishness of their endless squabbling over temporary coins, they apologised to one another and promised to establish a joint household fund built on trust rather than suspicion. When the brothers finally arrived back at their ancestral home that evening, a profound sense of calm replaced the usual tension. Dev took out the family ledger, but instead of calculating debts, he simply divided the monthly budget equally without a single complaint. Rohan and Amit readily agreed, and for the first time in years, all three were genuinely pleased with the outcome. Their visit to the monastery had taught them that no financial balance sheet could ever replace the priceless value of familial peace.

Directions: Read the given passage carefully to answer the following questions. Each question will have five alternatives as its answer. Choose the correct option as your answer.

In a small, bustling village situated near the foothills of the Himalayas, lived three brothers: Dev, Rohan, and Amit. Following the passing of their parents, the trio shared their ancestral home. However, their daily life was far from peaceful. Constant arguments broke out over household finances, with each brother accusing the others of not contributing their fair share to the monthly expenses. Dev, the eldest, managed the grocery bills; Rohan handled the utility costs, while Amit took care of maintenance. Yet, every single evening ended in heated debates regarding receipts, rising inflation, and misplaced funds. Realising that their fractured relationship was deteriorating rapidly, their uncle suggested they seek guidance from an elderly monk residing in a nearby hill monastery. Hoping to find a resolution to their monetary discord, the three brothers visited a monastery nestled quietly _________ the pine trees. Upon entering the serene courtyard, the tranquil atmosphere immediately blanketed them, temporarily hushing their loud grievances. The head monk greeted them warmly and invited them to sit on simple woven mats. Dev immediately laid out their troubles, explaining how financial stress had soured their brotherhood. The monk listened patiently, closed his eyes for a brief moment, and then offered a simple piece of wisdom: "Money is merely a tool for living, not the foundation of a home.

When you measure a relationship purely through ledger balances, someone will always feel bankrupt." He then asked them to share a meal prepared by the novices. The simple act of eating together in total silence allowed the brothers to reflect on the monk's words. Recognising the foolishness of their endless squabbling over temporary coins, they apologised to one another and promised to establish a joint household fund built on trust rather than suspicion. When the brothers finally arrived back at their ancestral home that evening, a profound sense of calm replaced the usual tension. Dev took out the family ledger, but instead of calculating debts, he simply divided the monthly budget equally without a single complaint. Rohan and Amit readily agreed, and for the first time in years, all three were genuinely pleased with the outcome. Their visit to the monastery had taught them that no financial balance sheet could ever replace the priceless value of familial peace.