Question

Who discovered the attar of roses?

• A. Father of Nurjehan
• B. Mother of Nurjehan
• C. Sister of Nurjehan
• D. Nurjehan

Hint:

Read the last line of the passage about the attar of roses.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understand the question:
The question asks who is credited with discovering the attar (perfume) of roses. The answer is stated in the last line of the passage.

Step 2: Find the fact:
The passage says the attar of roses was a popular perfume, the discovery of which is attributed to the mother of Nurjehan.

Step 3: Check Option 1:
Option 1 says Father of Nurjehan. The passage credits her mother, not her father. This option is wrong.

Step 4: Check Option 2:
Option 2 says Mother of Nurjehan. This is exactly what the passage says. This option is correct.

Step 5: Check Option 3:
Option 3 says Sister of Nurjehan. No sister is mentioned in the passage. This option is wrong.

Step 6: Check Option 4:
Option 4 says Nurjehan. Many people credit the queen herself, which is a common mix-up, but the passage gives the credit to her mother. This option is wrong.

Final Answer:
The discovery of attar of roses is attributed to Nurjehan's mother, so Option 2 is correct. \[ \boxed{\text{Mother of Nurjehan (Option 2)}} \]