Module: | The Encounters & The Girl
Q16: Consider the following statements regarding the narrator's third journey to Deoli at the end of his college term:
1. He packed in haste and left for Dehra earlier than usual, eagerly anticipating another meeting with the girl.
2. As the train entered Deoli station, he felt perfectly calm and confident that she would be waiting for him by the tea stall.
3. When he could not see the girl anywhere on the platform, he broke his usual passive routine and stepped off the footboard.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2. As the train entered Deoli station, he felt perfectly calm and confident that she would be waiting for him by the tea stall.
3. When he could not see the girl anywhere on the platform, he broke his usual passive routine and stepped off the footboard.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
✅ Correct Answer: B
🎯 Quick Answer:
Statements 1 and 3 are correct, while Statement 2 is incorrect.Structural Breakdown: Driven by the second encounter, he leaves for Dehra early.
When he arrives at Deoli, she is not there, forcing him to step off the train.
Historical/Related Context: Stepping off the footboard symbolizes crossing the boundary from observer to participant.
Causal Reasoning: Statement 2 is incorrect because the text states he was "nervous and anxious" as the train entered Deoli.