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Dev Datt: (Smiling) It seems each of us has learnt something unique, yet I believe my discovery is unlike any of yours.
Har Datt: Let us rest beneath a large tree and share our findings. But wait—someone approaches in haste!
Shiv Datt: (Peering ahead) It appears to be a merchant, running as if pursued by trouble. Ram Datt: A merchant indeed, and judging by his countenance, he has lost something of great value—perhaps his camel.
(The Merchant, panting and distressed, reaches the group. He pauses to catch his breath, then addresses them anxiously.)
Q.1. Identify the false statement from the two given below and rectify it.
A. Har Datt suggests they continue walking without stopping.
B. Shiv Datt notices someone approaching quickly.
Q.2. What does Shiv Datt’s description of the merchant “running as if pursued by trouble” indicate about the situation?
Q.3. Complete the sentence with the correct option:
The phrase “judging by his countenance” means
A. judging by his clothes
B. judging by his facial expression
C. judging by his actions
D. judging by his voice
Q.4. Ram Datt says the merchant “has lost something of great value—perhaps his camel.” What can we infer about Ram Datt’s ability from this?
A. He is careless and makes random guesses.
B. He is observant and good at reading people’s emotions.
C. He is indifferent to others’ problems.
D. He prefers to ignore signs of trouble.

✓

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1. False statement: A. Har Datt suggests they rest beneath a large tree and share their findings.
2. It indicates that the merchant is in distress and possibly running away from danger or a problem.
3. B. judging by his facial expression
4. B. He is observant and good at reading people’s emotions.

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