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Question : Comprehension:

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

Florence Nightingale came from a rich family and was very pretty. In her family, young girls usually spent their time going to parties until they married rich young men. But Florence found parties boring and she wanted to be a nurse. So, she went to study nursing in a hospital in Germany. Then she was in charge of a nursing home for women in London. Soon she was asked to go to Crimea to take charge of the wounded soldiers there. Finally, when she was 30, her parents accepted her decision.

Question:

What was Florence doing in London?

Option 1: She was building a nursing home for women.

Option 2: She was studying in a big hospital.

Option 3: She was attending parties along with other young girls in her family.

Option 4: She was heading and managing a nursing home for women.


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Correct Answer: She was heading and managing a nursing home for women.


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option .

Before going to Crimea, Florence Nightingale managed a nursing home for women in London. This role involved overseeing the care and treatment of female patients, reflecting her commitment to nursing and healthcare.

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