Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Comprehension - (Narrative / Factual)

Question:

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

Migaloo is by far one of the world’s most recognisable whales, because he is completely white. Thanks to genetic sampling of Migaloo’s skin, scientists have identified that he’s male, and his albino appearance is a result of a variation in the gene responsible for the colour of his skin.

Simply by looking different, Migaloo has become an icon within Australia’s east coast humpback whale population. Indeed, Migaloo has his own Twitter account with over 10,000 followers, and website where fans can lodge sightings and learn more about humpback whales.

He was first discovered in 1991 off Byron Bay, Australia, and has since played hide and seek for many years, with many not knowing where or when he’ll show up next. He’s even surprised Kiwi fans by showing up in New Zealand waters.

With the last official sighting two years ago, the time has once again come for us to ask: where is Migaloo?

Already this year there have been false sightings, such as a near all white whale spotted off New South Wales. To make things more confusing, regular-looking humpbacks can trick whale watchers when they flip upside down, due to their white bellies.

What is the theme of the passage?

Options:

Protection of whales

The extinction of Migaloo

The sighting of Migaloo

Whale hunting and its aftermath

Correct Answer:

The sighting of Migaloo

Explanation:

The correct answer is OPTION 3 -The sighting of Migaloo

The theme of the passage is: The sighting of Migaloo

Explanation:
- The passage primarily focuses on Migaloo, a unique and iconic white whale, and various aspects related to him such as his discovery, appearances, and the intrigue surrounding sightings.
- It discusses Migaloo's significance within the humpback whale population along Australia's east coast, his genetic uniqueness, and the excitement and curiosity generated by his sightings.
- There is no indication of themes related to whale hunting, protection of whales, or the extinction of Migaloo in the passage. The central theme revolves around Migaloo and the phenomenon of spotting this rare, completely white whale.