Module: General Practice
Q3: Consider the following statements regarding the Shamnaths' attempts to conceal the mother:
1. Mrs. Shamnath initially suggests sending the mother to a neighboring widow's house for the duration of the party.
2. Mr. Shamnath rejects the neighbor idea because he fears the mother will permanently move out.
3. The final arrangement dictates that the mother will sit in the verandah and pretend to be asleep when the guests arrive.
Which of the statements given above is/are INCORRECT?
2. Mr. Shamnath rejects the neighbor idea because he fears the mother will permanently move out.
3. The final arrangement dictates that the mother will sit in the verandah and pretend to be asleep when the guests arrive.
Which of the statements given above is/are INCORRECT?
✅ Correct Answer: B
Statements 2 and 3 are incorrect.
The concept tested is the specific logistical planning the Shamnaths undertake to hide the mother.
Structurally, Mrs.
Shamnath does suggest sending her to the neighbor's house (Statement 1 is correct). However, Mr.
Shamnath rejects this not out of fear she will move out, but because he does not want to create a precedent of obligation with the neighbor, fearing the neighbor might start visiting their house in return.
Furthermore, the mother is explicitly instructed NOT to sleep or snore, as she has a habit of snoring loudly which Shamnath fears will disrupt the party; she is told to sit quietly in a chair in the verandah.
This causal chain emphasizes the extreme micromanagement and lack of empathy Shamnath has for his mother's basic physical comfort.
The concept tested is the specific logistical planning the Shamnaths undertake to hide the mother.
Structurally, Mrs.
Shamnath does suggest sending her to the neighbor's house (Statement 1 is correct). However, Mr.
Shamnath rejects this not out of fear she will move out, but because he does not want to create a precedent of obligation with the neighbor, fearing the neighbor might start visiting their house in return.
Furthermore, the mother is explicitly instructed NOT to sleep or snore, as she has a habit of snoring loudly which Shamnath fears will disrupt the party; she is told to sit quietly in a chair in the verandah.
This causal chain emphasizes the extreme micromanagement and lack of empathy Shamnath has for his mother's basic physical comfort.