CTET PAPER II 2019 · PYQ · Reading Comprehension · medium
Even after the train has started moving why do some people stroll alongside?
Answer
The correct answer is C: They enjoy getting into a moving train.. The passage describes people strolling alongside the train 'with studied nonchalance' and clambering on one after the other through the still-open doors. The phrase 'studied nonchalance' suggests they deliberately enjoy the casual, leisurely act of boarding a moving train — it is a…
A.They reached the platform late.
B.They want to enjoy the outside scene.
C.They enjoy getting into a moving train.✓ Correct
D.The doors are still open.
Explanation
The passage describes people strolling alongside the train 'with studied nonchalance' and clambering on one after the other through the still-open doors. The phrase 'studied nonchalance' suggests they deliberately enjoy the casual, leisurely act of boarding a moving train — it is a cultural habit reflecting their comfort with train travel. While the doors being open enables this, the motivation is the enjoyment of this casual boarding practice.
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