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[111]. Read the following passage carefully:

Passage: "An old fisherman named Joseph read the sea the way others read books. He watched the colour of clouds, the direction of wind, and the behaviour of gulls. One evening, though the sky looked clear, Joseph noticed that gulls were flying inland and the wind had turned strangely warm. He warned the village that a storm was coming. Some young fishermen laughed, pointing to the clear sky. But Joseph insisted, and most boats stayed ashore. That night, a fierce storm struck. The boats that had gone out struggled back damaged, while those ashore were safe. The village learned that experience, gathered over a lifetime, can see what instruments and clear skies may hide." Why did some young fishermen laugh at Joseph?

1.
Because Joseph had never fished before.
2.
Because they owned better boats.
3.
Because the sky looked clear to them.
4.
Because Joseph refused to fish that day.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 3 : Because the sky looked clear to them.

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सही उत्तर Because the sky looked clear to them. है।

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The clear sky made his warning seem unlikely to them.

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[111]. Read the following passage carefully:

Passage: "An old fisherman named Joseph read the sea the way others read books. He watched the colour of clouds, the direction of wind, and the behaviour of gulls. One evening, though the sky looked clear, Joseph noticed that gulls were flying inland and the wind had turned strangely warm. He warned the village that a storm was coming. Some young fishermen laughed, pointing to the clear sky. But Joseph insisted, and most boats stayed ashore. That night, a fierce storm struck. The boats that had gone out struggled back damaged, while those ashore were safe. The village learned that experience, gathered over a lifetime, can see what instruments and clear skies may hide." Why did some young fishermen laugh at Joseph?

1.
Because Joseph had never fished before.
2.
Because they owned better boats.
3.
Because the sky looked clear to them.
4.
Because Joseph refused to fish that day.

Correct Answer: Because the sky looked clear to them.

The clear sky made his warning seem unlikely to them.

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