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[125]. Read the following passage carefully:

Passage: "Harbour fishermen read the sky, not only the sea. A ring around the moon, a sudden wind shift, or gulls flying inland can warn of a storm before any forecast arrives. Young fishermen learn these signs from elders, not from books alone. When a forecast and a sign disagree, experienced fishermen trust the sign they can see and the sea they know." The phrase 'trust the sign they can see' means —

1.
Fishermen ignore forecasts always
2.
Experienced fishermen rely on direct observation over a conflicting forecast
3.
Signs are always right
4.
The sea is visible
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2 : Experienced fishermen rely on direct observation over a conflicting forecast

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सही उत्तर Experienced fishermen rely on direct observation over a conflicting forecast है।

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Direct observation outweighs a disagreeing forecast.

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[125]. Read the following passage carefully:

Passage: "Harbour fishermen read the sky, not only the sea. A ring around the moon, a sudden wind shift, or gulls flying inland can warn of a storm before any forecast arrives. Young fishermen learn these signs from elders, not from books alone. When a forecast and a sign disagree, experienced fishermen trust the sign they can see and the sea they know." The phrase 'trust the sign they can see' means —

1.
Fishermen ignore forecasts always
2.
Experienced fishermen rely on direct observation over a conflicting forecast
3.
Signs are always right
4.
The sea is visible

Correct Answer: Experienced fishermen rely on direct observation over a conflicting forecast

Direct observation outweighs a disagreeing forecast.

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