The question asks about the specific location where Meenakshi Ammal's daughter believed she lost her nose-stud. This is a factual recall question based on a specific narrative or text, likely from a story or passage. To answer correctly, one must remember the details provided in that source material.
Based on common narratives or stories where this character appears, the daughter typically mentions losing the nose-stud in the bathroom.
C) In the bathroom — In the story, Meenakshi Ammal's daughter explicitly states or believes that she lost her nose-stud in the bathroom.
The question asks to identify who was suspected of stealing the nose-stud. This is a recall-based question from a specific literary work or story. To answer correctly, one must remember the plot details, particularly the characters involved in the theft and the subsequent suspicion.
Correct Option: B) The maid-servant Kuppayi was suspected of stealing the nose-stud. In the story, after the nose-stud went missing, the police were called, and Kuppayi, the maid, was the primary suspect due to her access to the house and the general prejudice against people of her social standing.
The question asks about the specific action taken by the police. To answer this, we need to recall the details of the narrative from which this question is derived. Without the full context, we must assume this is a comprehension question based on a specific text.
C) Searched the maid-servant’s hut. This is the most specific and plausible action for the police to take in an investigation, especially if the maid-servant is suspected or connected to a crime. In many narratives, a targeted search of a suspect's dwelling is a key step in gathering evidence.
The question refers to a specific event in a story, likely a well-known literary piece or a common narrative used in competitive exams. To answer correctly, one must recall the plot details related to Ramayya's wife and the nose-stud.
Correct Option: A) She fell ill. This is the correct consequence described in the story for Ramayya's wife after she hid the nose-stud. Her guilt and fear led to her falling ill.
The question refers to a narrative, likely a story or a literary piece. To answer correctly, one must recall the specific events and character motivations described in that narrative. In the story of Ramayya's wife, her illness is directly linked to her psychological state after an incident involving a jewel.
B) She was guilty and scared — In the story, Ramayya's wife finds a diamond nose-stud. Instead of returning it, she keeps it. This act leads to immense guilt and fear of being caught, especially when the police start investigating the missing jewel. Her constant worry and anxiety over her secret cause her to fall ill, manifesting as a fever and delirium. Her psychological distress directly impacts her physical health.
The question asks about the male sparrow's opinion of humans. This type of question typically refers to a specific story, fable, or literary context. Without the specific text, we must rely on common themes in such narratives. Often, stories involving animals observing humans highlight human flaws or virtues. We need to identify which characteristic is most frequently attributed to humans by animals in such tales, especially when a negative trait is implied.
B) They are greedy. In many fables and stories, animals observe humans and often comment on their flaws, with greed being a prominent one. Humans are frequently depicted as accumulating more than they need, exploiting resources, or being selfish, which animals perceive as greed.