Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Comprehension - (Narrative / Factual)

Question:

Read the following lines and answer the question that follows by choosing the correct option :

You can read facial expressions and emotional signals in another person almost instantly and just "know what to do". Having travelled extensively I get very strong gut feelings when I need to cross the street, get off the path, jump out of the taxi, or leave a place that just doesn't "feel right". It could be a burning sensation in my stomach, an image that flashes into my mind, tingles in my body, my heart rate increasing or simply an unexplainable certainty and knowing that something is just not right and I need to move. You know when something feels right and when something feels wrong, the aim is to strike the balance between rational thinking and gut instinct. When you follow your gut feeling you will find that life flows more easily; when you go against your gut feelings you tend to find yourself pushing, struggling or forcing things to happen. You can't always hear your intuitive voice, it gets lost in the noise of multitude of thoughts and activity. One of the quickest and easiest ways to strengthen your intuition is to let go of your "monkey mind" and stop multi-tasking. By clearing your mind and being present you clear away the noise and distractions that can mask your gut feelings.

According to the passage, what does "feel right" translate into?

(A) When you are physically healthy and free of diseases.
(B) Getting a strong gut feeling that something is right.
(C) When you find yourself struggling or forcing things.
(D) Getting a strong intuition that something is right.
(E) When you don't find yourself struggling or forcing things.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Options:

(B), (D), (E) Only

(A), (B), (D) Only

(B), (D), (C) Only

(A), (B), (E) Only

Correct Answer:

(B), (D), (E) Only

Explanation:

The correct answer is: (B), (D), (E) Only

Here's why:

  • Option (A), being physically healthy, is not directly related to the passage's concept of "feeling right."
  • Option (C), struggling or forcing things, is explicitly contrasted with "feeling right" in the passage.
  • Option (B) and (D) both convey an intuitive sense of something being right, aligning with the passage's emphasis on gut feelings and intuition.
  • Option (E) elaborates on what "feeling right" translates to in the context of the passage: a state where things flow easily and there's no struggle or force.

Therefore, only options (B), (D), and (E) accurately reflect the meaning of "feeling right" as per the passage. They capture the intuitive and effortless experience of being on the right path, while excluding irrelevant or contradictory connotations.