Our Surroundings - 1 (Non-Living)

A carton is specifically a box made of cardboard or stiff paper, commonly used for packaging. While cartons can be made of other materials in modern contexts, the traditional and most common meaning refers to cardboard boxes.

Fac/fic means ‘make’.  Fiction is a made out story.

 An epic is a poem which is long in length and tells a long dramatic story, such as the Mahabarata.

A nose stud is an ornament that is worn in the nose. 

A stamp pad, also called an ink pad, contains ink that is used with rubber stamps to transfer designs or text onto paper. The pad itself holds the ink, not stamps or colors.

A cradle is specifically a small bed designed for babies, often with rockable sides to soothe infants. It is not meant for adults or as regular furniture.

Dessert refers to a sweet course typically served at the end of a meal, such as cake, ice cream, or pudding. It is not the main course, sour food, or a dry area.

‘Sieve’ is used to filter, say wheat flour. 

Spectacles is the formal term for eyeglasses or glasses - corrective lenses worn to improve vision. The context mentions poor eyesight and inability to read, which clearly points to glasses.

A garage is primarily a space or building designed for parking and storing vehicles, either attached to or separate from a house. It is not meant for pets, garbage, or selling flowers.

A cab is a common term for a taxi or hired car that transports passengers for a fare. It is not a private car, public transport (like buses), or necessarily a luxury vehicle.

Scotch tape is a brand name that has become generic for clear, transparent adhesive tape used for sealing, wrapping, or light mending. It is specifically a tape, not gum, packaging material, or a stapler.

Cosmetics are products applied to enhance beauty, such as makeup, skincare products, and other beauty treatments. The term specifically refers to beauty-enhancing products, not pain relievers, sedatives, or paints.

Sticky pads, also known as sticky notes or Post-it notes, are small pads of paper with adhesive backing that allows them to stick to surfaces. They are used for reminders and notes, not for holding objects or as software.

A hole-punch is specifically designed to create holes in paper so that sheets can be filed in binders or folders. Option C directly describes the function of a hole-punch, which is the correct interpretation in this context. Options A (stapler) and B (paper holder) represent different office supplies, while D refers to a digital system rather than a physical tool.