The question asks for the affectionate term used by an old man to address Salim. This requires knowledge of common affectionate terms used in Indian cultural contexts, particularly when an elder addresses a younger person.
Correct Option: A) Beta is a common and affectionate term used by elders in India to address younger individuals, similar to 'son' or 'child'. It perfectly fits the context of an old man affectionately calling Salim.
The phrase "Hai Ram" is an exclamation deeply rooted in Indian culture and spirituality. To understand its meaning in a given context, one must consider the emotional and situational cues. It is often uttered in moments of intense emotion, which can range from distress to devotion, or even relief. The question asks what "Hai Ram" expresses in a specific passage (which is not provided here, but implied to be understood from context). Without the passage, we must rely on the most common and culturally significant interpretations of the phrase.
C) Devotion & relief — This option best encapsulates the profound spiritual and emotional context in which "Hai Ram" is often uttered. It signifies a deep connection to the divine (devotion) and can also express a sense of peace or gratitude after a challenging situation (relief). This combination is a very common and significant cultural interpretation.
The question asks why Salim hid his practice. To answer this, we need to infer Salim's motivation from the context provided in the story (which is not given here but is implied to be known by the test-taker). The most common reason for hiding a practice or skill, especially when it's new or developing, is a fear of negative judgment or rejection.
A) He was afraid of rejection. This is the most common and psychologically sound reason for someone to hide their practice, especially if they are unsure of their abilities or fear criticism from others. People often keep their developing skills private until they feel confident enough to showcase them, precisely to avoid potential rejection or ridicule.
This is a comprehension-based question. To answer it, one would typically refer to a given text or story about Salim. Since no text is provided, we must infer the most common or logical reaction to being "caught" in a general context.
Correct Option: B) Nervous
The question asks for the meaning of the word "immobilised" in a given context. To answer this, we need to understand the common definition of the word and how it applies to the options provided.
B) Unable to move — This option accurately defines "immobilised," which means to prevent something or someone from moving or operating normally.
The question asks to identify the relationship of Gopal in a given story. To answer this, one must refer to the context provided in the story (which is not included here but is implied to be the source of information). Assuming the story explicitly states or strongly implies Gopal's relationship to the old man, we will select the option that matches that information.
Since the story text is not provided, we must rely on the premise that such a story exists and contains information about Gopal's identity. In competitive exams, such questions are based on a preceding passage or narrative. For this specific question, the correct answer indicates that Gopal is the old man's son. This implies that the story details a familial relationship between Gopal and the old man, specifically that of a father and son.
Without the actual story, we deduce the answer based on the provided correct option.
D) The old man’s son: This option is correct because, in the context of the story from which this question is derived, Gopal is identified as the old man's son. This indicates a direct familial relationship.