Q.1
What is the theme of the article?
  • About spot fixing in cricket matches and the reluctance of top cricketers to speak up.
  • A press conference about a cricket match.
  • A press conference held by BCCI.
  • A press conference by cricketers.
Q.2
What case has the reporter made out?
  • He wants congressmen to address a press conference.
  • He wants top cricketers to distance themselves from the game of cricket.
  • He wants BCCI to address a press conference to allay the fears of the public that the game is rotten.
  • He wants cricketers to address a press conference to allay the fears of the public that the game is rotten.
Q.3
What scenario is the article talking about?
  • A scenario where cricketers will argue with BCCI.
  • A scenario where cricketers address a press conference to allay cricket lovers' fear about spot fixing in cricket.
  • A scenario where cricketers will speak on the president and vice president.
  • A scenario where BCCI addresses a press conference to allay cricket lovers' fear about spot fixing in cricket.
Q.4
In the article the word 'platitude' is used. What does it mean?
  • A flattering remark.
  • A glowing remark.
  • An insipid, commonplace remark.
  • A stinging remark.
Q.5
What does the article try to convey?
  • Congressmen will speak openly against their president and vice-president.
  • The BCCI is a democratic body.
  • That the players are brave men.
  • Even if the players address a press conference, it would be futile as the players will not speak openly and if they speak they would speak with fear.
Q.6
Why are the cricketers afraid to speak?
  • Because cricketers don't know English.
  • Because cricketers are deaf and dumb.
  • Because cricketers are haughty.
  • Because others control the game and their families' and their lives will be in danger if they speak the truth.
Q.7
The article says there are certain conditions under which the cricketers can speak. What are the conditions?
  • If the congressman allowed them to speak.
  • If the BCCI pays the players to speak.
  • If the players show strength of character and put aside their selfish interests.
  • If the reporter withdraws his report.
Q.8
What are the fears of the cricketers?
  • Fear for their families' and their lives.
  • Fear of being out of the system if they speak openly.
  • Fear of being punished by BCCI if they speak to the media without permission.
  • All the above.
Q.9
Why is the reporter suggesting a joint press conference by the cricketers?
  • He wants the cricketers to explain to the public that the entire system isn't rotten.
  • He likes the cricketers.
  • He likes the BCCI.
  • He is afraid of the cricketers.
Q.10
The article talks about 'their joint press conference will be as hollow as from the administrators of cricket.' What does this mean?
  • The cricketers' brains are hollow.
  • The administrators' brains are hollow.
  • The president and vice president are hollow.
  • The critic feels that the cricketers lack the strength of character.
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