Comprehensionmedium · Past Paper
Passage: She must remain calm and composed at all times, as her reactions are believed to predict the fortune of those seeking her blessing. Q47. What is believed to happen if the Kumari shows an emotional reaction?
AShe will be punished
BIt predicts the fortune of the seeker
CShe will lose her status
DNothing happens
✓ Correct Answer: B — It predicts the fortune of the seeker
The passage mentions her reactions are believed to 'predict the fortune' of the seekers.
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