Instructions

Read the following scenario and answer the THREE questions that follow.

Comprehension:
Korkai is a serene village, nestled in a small island, separated from the mainland by a strait— the world forgot to name. Its inhabitants are mostly fishermen; a few are cattle-grazers too. A boat ride across the strait is the only mode of transport to the mainland. Budugu, the boatman, ferries people, cattle, and bicycles across the strait in his boat for a living. The remoteness and the lack of connection to the mainland has served him well. He has a family of five. His two daughters are away studying in a city college and dream of corporate jobs in the cities. His ailing mother and wife complete his family. Budugu sent his daughters to study in the city as there is only one school in Korkai, run by an NGO. The NGO prepares the village kids for higher studies. For those who cannot go to cities, the NGO teaches them about the virtues of the local way of life. Budugu is a member of the village Panchayat that runs the village administration. At Korkai, hardly anyone remembers the local MLA or MP. Interestingly, the local MLA visited last week, and informed the islanders of major changes planned for the region: urgent construction of a bridge connecting the island to the mainland, and real estate development. She announced that the island will become a well-known eco-tourism destination in the state. She stressed that the local livelihood, dependent on fortunes at the sea, might enjoy the certainty in minimum wages, meted out by the eco-resort owners. Nevertheless, some villagers fear that the bridge will irreversibly change their lives and livelihoods.

Question 38

As the project gets delayed, Budugu becomes a well-known social activist with a lotof followers. When Pragati, his elder daughter, finishes her education and startslooking for employment, a few known corporates refuse her a job because of herfather’s “anti-development” stand.
Which of the following options BEST communicates to the corporates that Pragatihas an identity of her own?

Solution

Option E doesn’t address the question. Proving that her father is misconstrued doesn’t showcase the daughter’s unique identity.
Option A - the current affairs need not necessarily be relevant in this cause.
Option B - going totally against her father - discrediting him to get a job would be unethical.
D is an illogical step.
By showcasing on social media the accolades and awards she received in her college, Pragati can communicate to the corporates that she has an identity of her own.

Answer is option C.


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