Gce Model Questions Vol1 2024 English Language Question 37

Read the following passage and answer the three questions that follow. "When the rains finally arrived after a long drought, the small farming community of Lira felt a surge of hope. Yet, the government's delayed response to the crisis left many families struggling. Farmers like Amina, who had lost half her crops, turned a blind eye to the promises of aid, fearing they were empty. By adopting drought‑resistant seeds and collective irrigation, her village managed a modest recovery, but the shadow of uncertainty lingers. The authorities claim budget constraints, but the people wonder whether political will is missing." (a) In paragraph 2, the phrase "turning a blind eye" means? (b) Based on the passage, the author's attitude towards government policies is? (c) If the farmer's yield increased by \(12\%\) after adopting the new methods, and his original production was \(250\) tonnes, what is his new yield (in tonnes)?