Read the following passage about Cubbon Park in Bengaluru and the statue of Queen Victoria, then answer the question that follows.\n\nThe flora and fauna of Cubbon Park capture our attention more than anything else. But when you take time to look closely at the statue, you will marvel at its sheer grandeur. Sculpted by Sir Thomas Brock, the 11 feet high marble statue is larger than life. It brings out the personality of Queen Victoria, who had been the Monarch of Great Britain from 1837 till 1901, depicting a rather proud, stern person with pronounced features. In 1906, the statue was unveiled in the city by George Frederick Ernest Albert, Prince of Wales and Duke of Cornwall and York, making it stand in all its glory in its 111th year. Even though there is a wealth of history to the statue, and it was made to appear imposing, the busy Bengalureans would probably refer to it as just another landmark. As the workers are busy in discussion on the instructions given to them, life continues as usual in the Park.\n\nAccording to the passage, Queen Victoria had all of the following traits, except ______________.

Introduction / Context:
This comprehension item focuses on how well you can identify character traits described in a passage. The text paints a visual and personality portrait of Queen Victoria as represented by a statue. The question asks you to pick the trait that is not mentioned, so you must carefully recall the adjectives and descriptive phrases the author uses and then eliminate the one that does not appear.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• The passage states that the statue depicts a rather proud, stern person.
• It also mentions that Queen Victoria is shown with pronounced features.
• No part of the passage describes her as generous.
• The options list the traits proud, generous, stern, and pronounced features.
• The task is to find the trait that is not supported by the text.

Concept / Approach:
To answer an except type question, you identify all the options that are clearly present in the passage and then choose the one that is not present. These questions can be tricky because they reverse the usual logic: you are not looking for a correct description but for the odd one out. To avoid mistakes, pay attention to the exact wording used in the passage and resist the temptation to infer extra traits from your own knowledge or imagination.

Step-by-Step Solution:
Step 1: Recall the exact phrase from the passage: depicting a rather proud, stern person with pronounced features. Step 2: List the traits directly mentioned: proud, stern, and with pronounced features. Step 3: Compare these with the options provided in the question. Step 4: Notice that generous is not among the traits the passage attributes to Queen Victoria, while the others are explicitly mentioned.

Verification / Alternative check:
Read the relevant part mentally again. The tone of the description emphasises grandeur, pride, sternness, and strong facial features. The author does not suggest warmth, kindness, or generosity in the statue's appearance. If generous were genuinely present in the description, it would likely appear alongside other character adjectives, but it does not. Therefore, generous stands out as the trait that does not match the text.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Option A, proud, is directly mentioned in the phrase rather proud. Option C, stern, is also explicitly stated. Option D, pronounced features, is a literal quotation from the passage. Since all three are clearly supported by the text, they cannot be the correct answer to a question that asks for the exception. Only generous is not founded on the passage.

Common Pitfalls:
A common mistake is to misread pronounced features as something like prominent or strong and then mistakenly think it is not in the passage, simply because the exact words are not remembered. Another pitfall is to think that Queen Victoria as a historical figure might have been generous and to choose an answer based on general knowledge rather than the text. In reading comprehension, always limit yourself to what the passage actually says.

Final Answer:
The trait that is not mentioned in the passage is generous.