The expression, 'armour of austerity' indicates that the grandmother Option 1: was not only poor but also sad Option 2: lived a life of luxury Option 3: surrounded herself with jewellery Option 4: had self-deprivation of luxuries of life.

The answer is 'had self-deprivation of luxuries of life.'. View full solution:

CUET English - The expression, 'armour of austerity' indicates that the grandmother | PYQs + Solutions

CUET English 2026 18th May Shift 2

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was not only poor but also sad

lived a life of luxury

surrounded herself with jewellery

had self-deprivation of luxuries of life.

✅ Correct Option: 4