Read the given passage and answer the four questions that follow: -
A Day That Changed My Perspective
It was a sweltering summer afternoon when I found myself stuck in the crowded lanes of Old Delhi. My purpose was simple: to buy a unique gift for a friend. As I meandered through the labyrinth of shops, the chaos of the market, the cacophony of honking rickshaws, vendors shouting their best prices, and the aroma of street food mingling with the scent of spices overwhelmed me. Frustrated and tired, I considered giving up.
Just then, I noticed a young boy, no older than ten, sitting beside a small wooden cart. He was meticulously polishing a pair of dusty shoes with a focus that seemed far beyond his years. His shirt was torn, and his face glistened with sweat, yet his determination was unwavering. Intrigued, I approached him. "How long have you been working here?" I asked.
"Since I was six," he replied without looking up. "I want to save enough money to go to school one day."
His words struck me like a thunderbolt. Here was a child who, despite his hardships, nurtured a dream and was working tirelessly to achieve it. It was a stark reminder of the privileges I often took for granted.
I left the market that day, not just with a gift, but with a renewed sense of gratitude and purpose. The boy's resilience reminded me that every challenge is an opportunity to grow, and every small step brings us closer to our dreams.
That day, Old Delhi wasn't just a market-it was a lesson in life.
The young boy in the story worked tirelessly to save money because he _______.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → dreamt of attending school one day
The boy tells the narrator: "I want to save enough money to go to school one day." The narrator then says he nurtured a dream and was working tirelessly to achieve it. His dream was to go to school.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 2: wanted to buy a bicycle for himself — Incorrect. Not mentioned: the passage says nothing about a bicycle; the boy names school as his goal.
Option 3: needed to support his family — Incorrect. Wrong reason: the passage shows the boy is poor (torn shirt, working since six), but it never mentions his family; he says he is saving for school.
Option 4: was saving for a trip — Incorrect. Not mentioned: the passage says nothing about a trip.