UPSC Prelims 2024 · CSAT
Question 43: Reading Comprehension
Based on the above passage, the following assumptions have been made :
- 1.The adolescent does not feel comfortable with his parents because they tend to be dominating and assertive.
- 2.The adolescent of modern times does not have much respect for parents.
Which of the assumptions given above is/are valid?
AnswerUPSC’s answer is (a).
Assumption 1 is valid: the passage says parents' concern often hides a wish to control, and their opinions are so dogmatic that adolescents seldom confide in them. Assumption 2 is not: the passage speaks of the conflict between a young person's wish for independence and parents' attitudes; it says nothing about modern times or about a lack of respect.
- 1. Controlling, dogmatic parents make adolescents reluctant to confide.
- 2. The passage does not mention modern adolescents or respect; it describes a clash of attitudes.
How you could have got this
- If you were sure statement 1 is correct, (b) and (d) go: each of them leaves 1 out.
What you needed to know: Controlling, dogmatic parents make adolescents reluctant to confide.
- Then, if you were sure statement 2 is not correct, (c) goes: it includes 2.
What you needed to know: The passage does not mention modern adolescents or respect; it describes a clash of attitudes.
Only (a) is left. This one needs every statement.
Which options go is worked out from UPSC’s key and the options, not by a model.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Right. Only assumption 1 follows from the passage.
- (b) Wrong. Respect for parents is not discussed, and modern times are not mentioned.
- (c) Wrong. Assumption 2 is unsupported.
- (d) Wrong. Assumption 1 is supported.
Answer: UPSC’s key. Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2024, General Studies Paper II (CSAT), Series A. The paper on upsc.gov.in.