The travellers set out for the town although it was getting dark because
athey were in a hurry.
bthe next town was a short distance away and was a hill-resort.
cthey were in wilderness.
dthe next town was a short distance away and promised a good rest for the night.
AnswerUPSC’s answer is (d).
The passage says the next town was about fifteen kilometres away, on the other side of the hills, and the travellers expected to find a bed there for the night. That is why they set out even as it got late: a short distance and the promise of rest. A hill-resort is not mentioned, being in a hurry is not stated, and wilderness is not given as the reason.
Why each option is right or wrong
(a) Wrong. Being in a hurry is not stated.
(b) Wrong. The town is not described as a hill-resort.
(c) Wrong. Wilderness is not given as the reason for setting out.
(d) Right. The town was near and promised a place to rest.
Answer: UPSC’s key. Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
