Read the following passage and the questions given below it. Choose the correct answer. [04]
Gandhi and the lawyers now proceeded to conduct a far-flung inquiry into the grievances of the
farmers. Depositions by about ten thousand peasants were written down, and notes made on other
evidence. Documents were collected. The whole area throbbed with the activity of the investigators
and the vehement protests of the landlords. In June, Gandhi was summoned to Sir Edward Gait, the
Lieutenant-Governor. Before he went, he met leading associates and again laid detailed plans for
civil disobedience if he should not return.
Questions:
1. Gandhi and the lawyers worked rigorously __________________.
a. to understand the queer mysteries surrounding the peasants
b. to solve the problems of the farmers
c. to gain support of the landlords
d. to gather details for the meeting with the Lieutenant-Governor
2. Here, depositions means _______________.
a. letters c. testimonies
b. messages d. notes
3. The whole area was ________ due to the activity of the investigators and protests of the
landlords.
a. excited c. bleak
b. dull d. complacent
4. Gandhi and the leading associates were ________ for the civil disobedience.
a. dithering c. not ready
b. hesitating d. preparing
Answers
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Answer:
1.to gain support of the landlords
2 . massages d notes
3. excited c. bleak
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Answer:
1. D
2.C
3.C
4.D
Explanation:
As per my understanding in no. 1 the word far flung inquiry means to get or collect details or information
In no.2 the peasants gave testimonies which means proof or confirmation statemaents.
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