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UPSC CSE 2026 · PYQ · Reading Comprehension / Inference · medium

Which of the following conclusions is/are correct? 1. All landlords essentially have some goodness trapped within them. 2. The common grazing grounds of a village are intended for use by the cattle of that village. 3. Landlords who believe in tradition tend to be more concerned about their tenants. 4. Winds later in the day tend to be cooler post the hot winds of the morning. Select the answer using the code given below.

  1. A.1 and 3
  2. B.2 and 4
  3. C.3 only✓ Correct
  4. D.2 only

Explanation

Conclusion 1 is not supported — the passage contrasts Rai Sahib with 'selfish Zamindars' who would have leased the land for money, implying not all landlords have goodness. Conclusion 2 is not directly supported — the passage mentions cattle from 'nearby villages' (plural) came to graze on the common ground, so it's shared, not exclusively for one village. Conclusion 3 is supported — Rai Sahib 'still held to the old values' (tradition) and believed any landlord who didn't look after his tenants was less than human, directly linking tradition to concern for tenants. Conclusion 4 is not supported — the passage describes morning coolness giving way to the scorching 'loo' wind during the day, the opposite of conclusion 4.
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