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Model Answer
Valli gathered the details of her bus journey through careful observation and discreet questioning. She listened attentively to conversations between her neighbours and regular bus passengers over many days and months. She also asked a few careful questions here and there.
This way she found out that:
- The town was six miles from her village.
- The fare was thirty paise one way.
- The trip took forty-five minutes.
- By paying another thirty paise, she could return home on the same bus.
Source: Madam Rides the Bus, Section I
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Explanation
- The question is directly answered in Section I of the passage — stick to those details.
- Examiners expect two parts: how she gathered information (listening + asking), and what she found out (the specific facts). Both parts must be present for full marks.
- Mentioning the specific figures (6 miles, 30 paise, 45 minutes) shows careful reading and typically secures full marks.
- Keep the answer within ~80 words — a brief list for the facts saves space and reads clearly.