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In the lines "this number is pitiable", this refers to: (a) The number of Indians who are keen to become amateur radio operators is only around 45000. (b) Only one person gave the public demonstration of electromagnetic waves. (c) The lack of number of facilities for training and inadequate information. (d) Hundreds of hobbies that are pursued just for enjoyment.

Name: Problem 45, Chapter 1: CUET UG : Section I and Section III Exam 2024 (English Edition) - 20 Practice Tests (1000 Solved Questions) with Free Access to Online Tests
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Description: In the lines "this number is pitiable", this refers to: (a) The number of Indians who are keen to become amateur radio operators is only around 45000. (b) Only one person gave the public demonstration of electromagnetic waves. (c) The lack of number of facilities for training and inadequate information. (d) Hundreds of hobbies that are pursued just for enjoyment.

    In the lines "this number is pitiable", this refers to:
(a) The number of Indians who are keen to become amateur radio operators is only around 45000.
(b) Only one person gave the public demonstration of electromagnetic waves.
(c) The lack of number of facilities for training and inadequate information.
(d) Hundreds of hobbies that are pursued just for enjoyment.

CUET UG : Section I and Section III Exam 2024 (English Edition) - 20 Practice Tests (1000 Solved Questions) with Free Access to Online Tests

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In the lines "this number is pitiable", this refers to: (a) The number of Indians who are keen to become amateur radio operators is only around 45000. (b) Only one person gave the public demonstration of electromagnetic waves. (c) The lack of number of facilities for training and inadequate information. (d) Hundreds of hobbies that are pursued just for enjoyment.

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Key Concepts

Reading Comprehension

This concept involves understanding the text by evaluating the overall context and details provided. When interpreting phrases such as 'this number is pitiable', the reader must take into account the surrounding information and how it relates to the author's overall observation.

Anaphora Resolution

This refers to the process of identifying what a pronoun or a demonstrative expression (like 'this number') is referring to in the text. Recognizing the antecedent accurately is critical for understanding the message meant by the writer.

Contextual Analysis

This involves examining the context in which a phrase appears to deduce its intended meaning. In reading passages where quantitative descriptions are critiqued, using context to analyze which numbers or facts are being referenced is key to grasping the writer’s point.

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