It was pointed out to the lady that she should walk on the pavement because she was
aa pedestrian.
bcarrying a basket.
cstout.
dan old lady.
AnswerUPSC’s answer is (a).
Someone told the old lady that the pavement is meant for people on foot. She was walking, so she was a pedestrian, and that is exactly why she was told to use the pavement. Her basket, her build and her age are details of description, not the reason given. The reason in the passage is the general rule about who uses the pavement.
Why each option is right or wrong
(a) Right. She was on foot, and the pavement is for pedestrians.
(b) Wrong. Carrying a basket is a description, not the reason.
(c) Wrong. Her build is a description, not the reason.
(d) Wrong. Her age is a description, not the reason.
Answer: UPSC’s key. Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
