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Module: | Psychology, Symbolism & Themes

Q27: Consider the following statements regarding the physical description and attitude of the tea-stall owner:

1. The tea-stall owner at Deoli is explicitly described in the text as a small, shriveled man.
2. He was the only person at the station who shared the narrator's deep concern and sorrow over the girl's sudden disappearance.
3. He remembered the girl but dismissed her absence with complete apathy, stating bluntly that she was nothing to him.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A
Only 1 and 2
B
Only 2 and 3
C
Only 1 and 3
D
1, 2, and 3 ---
✅ Correct Answer: C
🎯 Quick Answer:
Statements 1 and 3 are correct, while Statement 2 is incorrect.
Concept Definition: The owner serves as a foil to the narrator, representing unromantic reality.
Structural Breakdown: He is described as a small, shriveled man with an apathetic attitude.
Historical/Related Context: This contrast shows the socio-economic divide.
Causal Reasoning: Statement 2 is incorrect because the owner shared no concern for the girl.