As the teacher was explaining her lesson, she could see Rana lost in his thoughts. When asked to explain. Rana was not able to tell the answer, even though he was present and usually gave answers. This is because Rana was only _____.

Hearing

The correct answer is Option (1) → Hearing

• Hearing is the passive act of perceiving sound. It does not require focus or attention.

• Listening, on the other hand, is an active process that involves attention, understanding, and interpretation.

In the given case, although Rana was present and the teacher was speaking, he was lost in his thoughts and could not respond, which means he was merely hearing the teacher, not actively listening.

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From deleted syllabus.