GATE CE 2019 Set 1 — Question 8

MCQ+2 / -0.67EasyVocabulary (Words, Idioms, Phrases in Context)Verbal AptitudeGeneral AptitudeReading Comprehension

General Aptitude → Verbal Aptitude → Reading Comprehension

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“The increasing interest in tribal characters might be a mere coincidence, but the timing is of interest. None of this, though, is to say that the tribal hero has arrived in Hindi cinema, or that the new crop of characters represents the acceptance of the tribal character in the industry. The films and characters are too few to be described as a pattern.” What does the word ‘arrived’ mean in the paragraph above?

Correct answer (C) attained a status Solution In the context of the passage, the word 'arrived' is used metaphorically to indicate that the tribal hero has established a significant presence or gained recognition and acceptance within the industry. It does not refer to a physical journey or a literal end point. Therefore, 'attained a status' is the most appropriate meaning. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (C) attained a status Solution In the context of the passage, the word 'arrived' is used metaphorically to indicate that the tribal hero has established a significant presence or gained recognition and acceptance within the industry. It does not refer to a physical journey or a literal end point. Therefore, 'attained a status' is the most appropriate meaning.

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