English Language (Comprehension) (UPSC)

15. When they crawled into the tent : [2011-II]

1. (a) they took off their gloves because it was not very cold.
2. (b) they could not take off their gloves because it was very cold.
3. (c) they took off their gloves though it was very cold.
4. (d) they did not take off their gloves though it was not cold.

Correct Answer: (a) they took off their gloves because it was not very cold.
Note:
(a) When they crawled in the tent they took off their gloves since it was not very cold. (b) The narrator says that is was not very cold at such a high altitude. So this option is ruled out. (c) The same argument as in (b) holds true. (d) The narrator says they took of their gloves. So, this option is not correct.