Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Comprehension - (Narrative / Factual)

Question:

Read the following passage given below and answer the question.

"This is the most powerful, meaningful work we have seen', the famous artist exclaimed to the crowd. 'This is a picture of what could have been a dystopian future. One which offers no hope. However, students, do you see how it has been torn up and repositioned? This signifies that our visionary here, Kabir, has refused to accept any ugly forecast. His picture tells us that we can tear it up and start afresh. Think afresh. Find new solutions. Think of extraordinary ways to make it a more beautiful world. Thank you Kabir".

Principal De murmured too, 'Thank you, Kabir.' She was, however, on the microphone, and therefore the whole crowd of students followed her lead. Hundreds of young voices rang out as one. 'Thank you, Kabir.'

Kabir stood there and grinned. He waved his trophy. He bowed. He did a namaste. When the applause did not die down, he even did a couple of cartwheels.

What positive message can one gather from the given passage? Select the most appropriate option :-

Options:

Our future is 'dystopian'.

Future offers no hope.

We should refuse to accept anything which is ugly.

There is always a possibility to think of extraordinary ways to find new solutions.

Correct Answer:

There is always a possibility to think of extraordinary ways to find new solutions.

Explanation:


The most appropriate option is:

There is always a possibility to think of extraordinary ways to find new solutions.

This message is conveyed by the famous artist who is praising Kabir's artwork. The artist highlights that Kabir's picture, despite depicting a dystopian future, signifies hope and the possibility of change. The artist encourages the students to think afresh, find new solutions, and strive to make the world a more beautiful place.

The other three options are not as accurate representations of the positive message in the passage:

  • Our future is 'dystopian'. This statement is too negative and does not reflect the overall message of hope and possibility in the passage.
  • Future offers no hope. This statement is also too negative and contradicts the artist's encouragement to think afresh and find new solutions.
  • We should refuse to accept anything which is ugly. This statement is too narrow in scope and does not capture the broader message of the passage, which is about finding hope and possibility even in the face of challenges.