Read the passage carefully and then answer the following question by selecting the best option out of the four alternatives: There's more than the 101-seater dining table at the Falaknuma Palace that is awe-inspiring. The library done in rosewood and mahogany is a place that will force anyone to pause, if only to admire the fine original polish, the furniture and the walnut carved high roof. The last is supposedly an imitation of the one at Windsor Castle. The library is almost the size of a large banquet hall and acts as the passage to other parts of the palace including the dining area. For years the palace had no librarian because they could not find the right person to do justice to the treasure trove of books collected by the Nizam's family over several decades. That is until they found Asif Husain Arastu who belongs to the family that owned the famous A A Husain book store in Abids. So when his friend and historian Anuradha Naik pointed out the palace's requirement at the library, Husain was delighted. On his very first day as the librarian at the magnificent Taj Falaknuma Palace, Asif Husain found a reference book on “How to paint grass” by Alfred East. Question: Which of the following statements is false about Mr Arastu?

Introduction / Context:
This reading comprehension question is based on a descriptive passage about the Falaknuma Palace library and the appointment of its librarian, Asif Husain Arastu. You are asked to identify which statement about Mr Arastu is false according to the information given in the passage. Such questions test your ability to distinguish explicitly stated facts from details that have not been mentioned or that contradict the text.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• The passage describes the Falaknuma Palace library, its design and its history without a librarian.
• It introduces Asif Husain Arastu, who becomes the librarian after a long search.
• We are told that he belongs to the family that owned the famous A A Husain book store in Abids.
• We are told that historian Anuradha Naik, his friend, pointed out the requirement at the library, which led to his appointment.
• We are not told that he is related to the Nizam's family; only the book collection belongs to the Nizam's family.
• We must identify which option contradicts or misrepresents these details.

Concept / Approach:
To find the false statement, we check each option directly against the passage. If the passage confirms the statement, it is true. If the passage either denies it or gives information that makes it unlikely, the statement is false. We know Mr Arastu becomes the librarian, belongs to a bookseller's family and is a friend of historian Anuradha Naik. Nowhere does the passage state that he is a descendent of the Nizam's family; it only says that the Nizam's family collected the books in the library. Therefore, calling him a descendent of the Nizam's family is false.

Step-by-Step Solution:
Re read the sentence: “For years the palace had no librarian … That is until they found Asif Husain Arastu …” This confirms he did become the librarian.Note: “who belongs to the family that owned the famous A A Husain book store in Abids.” This shows his family background is linked to a bookstore, not to the Nizam's lineage.Observe: “So when his friend and historian Anuradha Naik pointed out the palace's requirement at the library, Husain was delighted.” This confirms that Anuradha Naik is his friend.Recall: The passage states that the treasure trove of books was collected by the Nizam's family, but does not connect Mr Arastu by blood to that family.Therefore, the statement that he was a descendent of the Nizam's family is not supported and is false.

Verification / Alternative check:
Go through each option carefully: (b) “He was the librarian at the Falaknuma Palace” is directly confirmed by the line about his first day as librarian. (c) “He owned a book store” is a slight exaggeration: the passage actually says he belongs to the family that owned the store, which implies a family connection with ownership; exams generally accept this as essentially true in such contexts. (d) “He was a friend of Anuradha Naik” is confirmed by “his friend and historian Anuradha Naik.” Only (a) claims he was a descendent of the Nizam's family, which the passage never mentions and which conflicts with the separate identities of the Nizam's family and the A A Husain book store family.

Why Other Options Are Wrong (as answers):
Option (b) cannot be the false one because the passage explicitly names him as the librarian and even describes his first day. Option (c) captures his connection to the famous bookstore family; although strictly it says his family owned it, competitive exams typically treat this as an acceptable paraphrase. Option (d) clearly matches the text describing Anuradha Naik as his friend. Thus, these options are all supported by the passage and cannot be considered false in this context.

Common Pitfalls:
Students sometimes misread ownership or family relationships and get confused between the Nizam's family (who collected the books) and Mr Arastu's family (who owned the bookstore). It is crucial to keep track of who owns what: the palace library collection belongs to the Nizam's family, while the bookstore belongs to Mr Arastu's family. Mixing these two families can lead to the wrong answer. Always note names and possessives carefully when handling reading comprehension questions.

Final Answer:
The false statement about Mr Arastu is: He was a descendent of the Nizam's family.