Read the following sentence carefully: His friends were those of his own blood or those whom he had known the longest; his affections, like ivy, were the growth of time, they implied no aptness in the object. Based on your understanding, choose the option that correctly describes the meaning of the sentence.

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Option 1: Mr Utterson befriended only close relatives and his friendship is compared to ivy, which grows only where it is nurtured.

Option 2: Mr Utterson's friendship was restricted to blood relatives and those he had known for a long time. His friendship is compared to ivy, which grows anywhere, without paying attention to appropriate conditions.

Option 3: Mr Utterson never befriended any friends or acquaintances but rather preferred to form relationships with people he shared common interests with. The comparison to ivy is used for comic effect.

Option 4: Mr Utterson was a loving family man.

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The answer is 'Mr Utterson's friendship was restricted to blood relatives and those he had known for a long time. His friendship is compared to ivy, which grows anywhere, without paying attention to appropriate conditions.'. View full solution:

CUET English 2026 18th May Shift 1 PYQs

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