Passage on Faith in Troubled Times
CMAT 2025 · Language Comprehension · Easy · Reading Comprehension
Passage / data set
Read the following excerpt and answer the questions that follow : "I have not planned anything. I am trying to observe the enemy's movements but have not been able to understand their actics . However, I trust in Jagdamba, who has always helped me out of the clutches of defeat. I will not lose my faith in her in these troubled times."
Question 1 of 2
The speaker in the given excerpt is a ____ speaker
- A.
First person
- B.
Second person
- C.
Third person
- D.
Not clear
A
Explanation
The consistent use of pronouns 'I', 'me', 'my' signifies a first-person speaker.
Question 2 of 2
Which of the following is incorrect on the basis of the given excerpt.
- A.
The speaker seems to be a warrior.
- B.
He is quite religious
- C.
He has not been able to know about his enemy's plans
- D.
He is so upset that his faith has wavered now
D
Explanation
The speaker explicitly states 'I will not lose my faith in her', directly contradicting the statement that his faith has wavered.
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