Read the below mentioned comprehension passage and answer the questions 26 to30.In the ancient village of Varanasi along the Ganges River, there lived a poor but humbleweaver named Raj. He was struggling to meet both ends, yet humble and helping toothers. One day, as he worked diligently on his loom, a celestial figure appeared. It wasSaraswati, the goddess of knowledge, disguised as an old woman. Impressed by Raj'skindness, she blessed him with unparalleled weaving skills and told him that goddessLakshami would soon bring prosperity to his doorstep.News of Raj's extraordinary talent spread, attracting the attention of the king. The king,intrigued by the tales, challenged Raj to weave a fabric that could capture the essence ofthe river itself. Determined, Raj embarked on a journey to gather inspiration from theGanges.After weeks of contemplation by the riverbank, Raj created a masterpiece, a fabric thatseemed to ripple like flowing water. The king, amazed by the creation, gave Raj priceyrewards and honored him with the post of Royal Craftsman of his kingdom26 Why did a celestial figure appear before Raj?A. Because of Raj’s prayer B. Because of black magicDDCET -2024 ENGINEERING SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER- ENGLISH Page 8 of 9C. Because Raj was a devotee togoddess.D. Because Raj was a kind andhardworking person.

Siddhartha found it easy to speak to everyone in town and live among them.        However, he said that something  factual separated him from them.        What was it?Group of answer choicesHe had been a Samana and could not accept their indulgent lifestyle and their quests for money.They were atheists who recognized no gods.They stigmatized him because he was so vey handsome.He was Kamala's favorite lover, so the villagers grew envious of her preference for him.

INDIAN MYTHOLOGY

Who in ancient Greece was considered the goddess of wheat?Question 11Select one:a.Hestiab.Athenac.Artemisd.Demeter

HarisarmanIndian Fairy TaleThere was a certain Brahman in a certain village, named Harisarman. He was poor and foolish and in evil case for want of employment, and he had very many children, that he might reap the fruit of his misdeeds in a former life. He wandered about begging with his family, and at last he reached a certain city, and entered the service of a rich householder called Sthuladatta. His sons became keepers of Sthuladatta's cows and other property, and his wife a servant to him, and he himself lived near his house, performing the duty of an attendant. One day there was a feast on account of the marriage of the daughter of Sthuladatta, largely attended by many friends of the bridegroom, and merry-makers. Harisarman hoped that he would be able to fill himself up to the throat with ghee and flesh and other dainties, and get the same for his family, in the house of his patron. While he was anxiously expecting to be fed, no one thought of him.Then he was distressed at getting nothing to eat, and he said to his wife at night, "It is owing to my poverty and stupidity that I am treated with such disrespect here; so I will pretend by means of an artifice to possess a knowledge of magic, so that I may become an object of respect to this Sthuladatta; so, when you get an opportunity, tell him that I possess magical knowledge." He said this to her, and after turning the matter over in his mind, while people were asleep he took away from the house of Sthuladatta a horse on which his master's son-in-law rode. He placed it in concealment at some distance, and in the morning the friends of the bridegroom could not find the horse, though they searched in every direction. Then, while Sthuladatta was distressed at the evil omen, and searching for the thieves who had carried off the horse, the wife of Harisarman came and said to him, "My husband is a wise man, skilled in astrology and magical sciences; he can get the horse back for you; why do you not ask him?"When Sthuladatta heard that, he called Harisarman, who said, "Yesterday I was forgotten, but to-day, now the horse is stolen, I am called to mind," and Sthuladatta then propitiated the Brahman with these words—"I forgot you, forgive me"—and asked him to tell him who had taken away their horse. Then Harisarman drew all kinds of pretended diagrams, and said: "The horse has been placed by thieves on the boundary line south from this place. It is concealed there, and before it is carried off to a distance, as it will be at close of day, go quickly and bring it." When they heard that, many men ran and brought the horse quickly, praising the discernment of Harisarman. Then Harisarman was honoured by all men as a sage, and dwelt there in happiness, honoured by Sthuladatta.Now, as days went on, much treasure, both of gold and jewels, had been stolen by a thief from the palace of the king. As the thief was not known, the king quickly summoned Harisarman on account of his reputation for knowledge of magic. And he, when summoned, tried to gain time, and said, "I will tell you to-morrow," and then he was placed in a chamber by the king, and carefully guarded. And he was sad because he had pretended to have knowledge.QuestionWhat effect is accomplished by the author's choice to end the story with this paragraph?ResponsesA It causes the reader to forget the events which preceded it.It causes the reader to forget the events which preceded it.B It drives home the idea that one's behavior can have unintended effects.It drives home the idea that one's behavior can have unintended effects.C It suggests to the reader that the caste system is unjust.It suggests to the reader that the caste system is unjust.D It makes the reader wonder if magic might actually be real.It makes the reader wonder if magic might actually be real.

1. The coming of the Turks, Afghans and Persians saw Sanskrit being replaced by _____________________ as the court language. 2. The Padshahnama describes the reign of __________________. 3. The Rajputs preferred the ___________ style of painting. 4. ______________ was the guru of Tansen. 5. Bengal had a rich tradition of folk music sung by the ____________. III. Give one word for: 1. The form of devotional music developed by the Sufi and Bhakti saints. ___________ 2. Poetry that was written in the form of couplets by Kabir and Rahim. ___________ 3. The style of dance favoured by the Mughals. ___________ 4. The different schools of music developed in different regions of North India. ___________ 5. The facial expressions used by kathak dancers. ___________