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[113]. Read the following passage carefully:

Passage: "A wheelwright named Joseph made wheels for bullock carts in a town where tractors were becoming common. His workshop smelled of wood and iron. A young man asked why Joseph still made wooden wheels when rubber tyres were faster. Joseph replied that a cart wheel must fit the road it travels. On rough village tracks, his wheels lasted longer and could be repaired by any carpenter. He showed the young man how to choose seasoned wood, bend the rim, and fit the iron tyre. The young man stayed as an apprentice. Joseph said that a craft dies not when machines come, but when no one learns it anymore." Which of the following is NOT supported by the passage?

1.
Joseph's workshop smelled of wood and iron.
2.
Tractors were becoming common in the town.
3.
The young man stayed as an apprentice.
4.
Joseph refused to teach anyone his craft.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 1 : Joseph's workshop smelled of wood and iron.

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सही उत्तर Joseph's workshop smelled of wood and iron. है।

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He taught the young man and kept him as apprentice.

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[113]. Read the following passage carefully:

Passage: "A wheelwright named Joseph made wheels for bullock carts in a town where tractors were becoming common. His workshop smelled of wood and iron. A young man asked why Joseph still made wooden wheels when rubber tyres were faster. Joseph replied that a cart wheel must fit the road it travels. On rough village tracks, his wheels lasted longer and could be repaired by any carpenter. He showed the young man how to choose seasoned wood, bend the rim, and fit the iron tyre. The young man stayed as an apprentice. Joseph said that a craft dies not when machines come, but when no one learns it anymore." Which of the following is NOT supported by the passage?

1.
Joseph's workshop smelled of wood and iron.
2.
Tractors were becoming common in the town.
3.
The young man stayed as an apprentice.
4.
Joseph refused to teach anyone his craft.

Correct Answer: Joseph's workshop smelled of wood and iron.

He taught the young man and kept him as apprentice.

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