When Jim came home without his bicycle, his parents
awere angry with him.
bwere worried.
cdid not feel concerned.
dwere eager to meet the old man and the little boy.
AnswerUPSC’s answer is (b).
The parents were upset that Jim had lent out his costly new bicycle, yet secretly proud of his kindness and trust. When four o'clock passed without the bicycle coming back, they became anxious. So they were worried, not angry, indifferent, or eager to meet the borrowers. Read both the early upset and the later anxiety as worry about the bicycle and about Jim's trust being misplaced.
Why each option is right or wrong
(a) Wrong. They were upset but also secretly proud, so not angry with him.
(b) Right. They were upset at first and became anxious when the bicycle did not return.
(c) Wrong. Their anxiety shows they were concerned.
(d) Wrong. Nothing suggests they were eager to meet the borrowers.
Answer: UPSC’s key. Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
