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1.

Q: Choose the word of words which is most similar in meaning to the word printed in bold as used in the passage: MASSIVE

A. lump sum
B. strong
C. little
D. gaping
E. huge
Answer» F.
Discussion
2.

Akash keeps 3 pet snakes. One snake eats 1 mouse every 7 days. How many mice will Akash need to feed all his snakes for one month (4 weeks)?

A.  3
B.  6
C. 2 3 4  
D.  21
Answer» D.  21
Discussion
3.

A glacier is a huge block of ice that flows very slowly over land. Glaciers are formed in the North Pole and South Pole and in high mountains. The cold climate and low temperatures in these areas help large amounts of ice to collect and turn into ice blocks. Glaciers begin to form when snow falls during the winter months. The snow builds up in layers and these layers get heavy because of their weight. Gradually, the ice becomes so thick that it begins to move because of its own weight and starts moving down the mountains. This happens due to the Law7 of Gravity. As the ice moves down the slopes mountains, it start melting slowly due to the heat of the Earth. As glaciers move downwards, they also change the shape of the land they move on. Most glaciers flow very slowly and move less than 30 centimetres a day. The various parts of a glacier move at different speeds. The central and upper part of a glacier flow the fastest. The sides and bottom move more slowly because they rub against the walls and floor of the valley. The world's most famous glaciers are in Europe. They lie in the French and Swiss Alps. They are Mer de Glace and the Aletsch Glacier. There are glaciers in North America as well, such as the Malaspina Glacier in Alaska. Glaciers begin to form when:

A. snow falls.
B. snow evaporates.
C. snow moves.
D. Both [b] and [c]
E. None of these
Answer» B. snow evaporates.
Discussion
4.

A glacier is a huge block of ice that flows very slowly over land. Glaciers are formed in the North Pole and South Pole and in high mountains. The cold climate and low temperatures in these areas help large amounts of ice to collect and turn into ice blocks. Glaciers begin to form when snow falls during the winter months. The snow builds up in layers and these layers get heavy because of their weight. Gradually, the ice becomes so thick that it begins to move because of its own weight and starts moving down the mountains. This happens due to the Law7 of Gravity. As the ice moves down the slopes mountains, it start melting slowly due to the heat of the Earth. As glaciers move downwards, they also change the shape of the land they move on. Most glaciers flow very slowly and move less than 30 centimetres a day. The various parts of a glacier move at different speeds. The central and upper part of a glacier flow the fastest. The sides and bottom move more slowly because they rub against the walls and floor of the valley. The world's most famous glaciers are in Europe. They lie in the French and Swiss Alps. They are Mer de Glace and the Aletsch Glacier. There are glaciers in North America as well, such as the Malaspina Glacier in Alaska. The _____ climate and _____ temperatures help large amounts of ice blocks to form.

A. low, warm
B. warm, low
C. cold, low
D. cold, warm
E. None of these
Answer» D. cold, warm
Discussion
5.

Read the following passages carefully and answer the questions that follow: No one knows for sure when the use of hats originated. But we do know why people wore them and still do. Hats are worn for two primary reasons. One, for protection, and two, for decoration. In parts of the world where the weather is hot and sunny, people protect their heads from the sun with wide-brimmed hats. Mexicans wear one such hat called the sombrero. Indians wear a topi, pagdee or a cloth roughly tied around the head. A particular kind of pagdee or the turban is worn by the Sikhs for religious reasons. Farmers in Rajasthan and some other states wear a pagdee for traditional reasons as well as for protection from the Sun. In other parts of the world where the climate is cold, people often wear woollen hats and some of them even have earflaps. Then there are decorative hats worn as an accessory to a person's clothing like a harlequin hat. A South American cowboy wears a hat, which is part of his traditional costume, while a North American cowboy wears a wide-brimmed hat, which protects him from the Sun. A hat can also tell us about the occupation of its wearer. Fire-fighters, coal-miners, nurses and policemen wear special hats which look very common to their profession. Fire-fighters, coal-miners, policemen and nurses ____.

A. wear the same kind of hat
B. wear colourful hats
C. wear hats common to their profession
D. Both [A] and [B]
E. None of these
Answer» D. Both [A] and [B]
Discussion
6.

The great ship Titanic sailed for New York from South Hampton on April 10th, 1912. It was carrying 1316 passengers and a crew of 891. Even by modern standards, the Titanic was a colossal ship. In speed, in comfort, in beauty, in equipment, it was a masterpiece. At that time, however, it was not only the largest ship that had ever been built, but was regarded as unsinkable, for it had sixteen water-tight compartments. Even if two of these were flooded, it would still be able to float. The tragic sinking of this great liner will always be remembered, for it went down on her maiden voyage with a heavy loss of life.Four days after setting out, while the Titanic was sailing across the icy waters of the North Atlantic, a huge iceberg was suddenly spotted. After the alarm had been given, the great ship turned sharply to avoid a direct collision. The Titanic just turned in time, narrowly missing the immense wall of ice which rose over 100 feet out of the water besides it. Suddenly, there was a slight trembling sound from below. The noise had been so faint that no one thought that the ship had been damaged. The captain went down to see what had happened. He realised to his horror that the Titanic was smoking rapidly. Five of her sixteen water-light compartments had already been flooded. The order to abandon the ship was given and hundreds of people plunged into the icy water. As there Were not enough lifeboats for everybody, 1500 lives were lost.1500 people lost their lives when the Titanic sank mamly because:

A. the ship was sinking rapidly.
B. five water-tight compartments were flooded.
C. they jumped into the icy water of the sea.
D. there weren't enough lifeboats.
E. None of these
Answer» E. None of these
Discussion
7.

The great ship Titanic sailed for New York from South Hampton on April 10th, 1912. It was carrying 1316 passengers and a crew of 891. Even by modern standards, the Titanic was a colossal ship. In speed, in comfort, in beauty, in equipment, it was a masterpiece. At that time, however, it was not only the largest ship that had ever been built, but was regarded as unsinkable, for it had sixteen water-tight compartments. Even if two of these were flooded, it would still be able to float. The tragic sinking of this great liner will always be remembered, for it went down on her maiden voyage with a heavy loss of life.Four days after setting out, while the Titanic was sailing across the icy waters of the North Atlantic, a huge iceberg was suddenly spotted. After the alarm had been given, the great ship turned sharply to avoid a direct collision. The Titanic just turned in time, narrowly missing the immense wall of ice which rose over 100 feet out of the water besides it. Suddenly, there was a slight trembling sound from below. The noise had been so faint that no one thought that the ship had been damaged. The captain went down to see what had happened. He realised to his horror that the Titanic was smoking rapidly. Five of her sixteen water-light compartments had already been flooded. The order to abandon the ship was given and hundreds of people plunged into the icy water. As there Were not enough lifeboats for everybody, 1500 lives were lost.Where did the Titanic sink?

A. Near New York
B. Off the Coast of South Hampton
C. Near North pole
D. In the North Atlantic
E. None of these
Answer» E. None of these
Discussion
8.

The great ship Titanic sailed for New York from South Hampton on April 10th, 1912. It was carrying 1316 passengers and a crew of 891. Even by modern standards, the Titanic was a colossal ship. In speed, in comfort, in beauty, in equipment, it was a masterpiece. At that time, however, it was not only the largest ship that had ever been built, but was regarded as unsinkable, for it had sixteen water-tight compartments. Even if two of these were flooded, it would still be able to float. The tragic sinking of this great liner will always be remembered, for it went down on her maiden voyage with a heavy loss of life.Four days after setting out, while the Titanic was sailing across the icy waters of the North Atlantic, a huge iceberg was suddenly spotted. After the alarm had been given, the great ship turned sharply to avoid a direct collision. The Titanic just turned in time, narrowly missing the immense wall of ice which rose over 100 feet out of the water besides it. Suddenly, there was a slight trembling sound from below. The noise had been so faint that no one thought that the ship had been damaged. The captain went down to see what had happened. He realised to his horror that the Titanic was smoking rapidly. Five of her sixteen water-light compartments had already been flooded. The order to abandon the ship was given and hundreds of people plunged into the icy water. As there Were not enough lifeboats for everybody, 1500 lives were lost.What was the trembling sound from below the ship?

A. Tremour of engines
B. Ripping of its body by the iceberg
C. Water flooding into the ship
D. Commotion created by people
E. None of these
Answer» C. Water flooding into the ship
Discussion
9.

Human beings who get irritated by other people or situations around them only manage to make themselves angry. But oysters produce one of the most valuable gems when they get irritated. Oysters are a kind of shellfish found mostly at the bottom of the sea. There are many kinds of oysters like calms, conchs, mussels, scallops and others. An oyster is shaped like an oval box with a lid. Usually the oyster keeps its lid slightly open. Some kinds of oysters are edible and considered to be a delicacy.A fleshy layer of the skin lines the inner side of the oyster and is called the mantle. Sometimes a grain of sand or some other object gets in through the open space and irritates the mantle. The mantle tries to stop this irritation by making layers and layers of shell inside it. The layers cover the irritating grain of sand or object till it is covered. This process takes several years and it eventually produces one of the most valuable gems - the PEARL.Pearls come in many different colours like pink, orange, gold, cream, white or dark grey They also come in varied shapes like round, button-shaped and drop-shaped. Based on shapes, round pearls, which are used for necklaces, are the most valuable. Among colours, the dark grey pearls are the ones that fetch the maximum price.So, the next time you find yourself getting irritated by someone or something, ask yourself if getting angry adds to your value!Oysters produce pearls when they:

A. are happy.
B. are unhappy.
C. sleep.
D. are irritated.
E. None of these
Answer» E. None of these
Discussion
10.

Human beings who get irritated by other people or situations around them only manage to make themselves angry. But oysters produce one of the most valuable gems when they get irritated. Oysters are a kind of shellfish found mostly at the bottom of the sea. There are many kinds of oysters like calms, conchs, mussels, scallops and others. An oyster is shaped like an oval box with a lid. Usually the oyster keeps its lid slightly open. Some kinds of oysters are edible and considered to be a delicacy.A fleshy layer of the skin lines the inner side of the oyster and is called the mantle. Sometimes a grain of sand or some other object gets in through the open space and irritates the mantle. The mantle tries to stop this irritation by making layers and layers of shell inside it. The layers cover the irritating grain of sand or object till it is covered. This process takes several years and it eventually produces one of the most valuable gems - the PEARL.Pearls come in many different colours like pink, orange, gold, cream, white or dark grey They also come in varied shapes like round, button-shaped and drop-shaped. Based on shapes, round pearls, which are used for necklaces, are the most valuable. Among colours, the dark grey pearls are the ones that fetch the maximum price.So, the next time you find yourself getting irritated by someone or something, ask yourself if getting angry adds to your value!Some kinds of oysters are:

A. edible and a delicacy.
B. inedible.
C. eaten by other fish.
D. inedible and a delicacy.
E. None of these
Answer» B. inedible.
Discussion
11.

Human beings who get irritated by other people or situations around them only manage to make themselves angry. But oysters produce one of the most valuable gems when they get irritated. Oysters are a kind of shellfish found mostly at the bottom of the sea. There are many kinds of oysters like calms, conchs, mussels, scallops and others. An oyster is shaped like an oval box with a lid. Usually the oyster keeps its lid slightly open. Some kinds of oysters are edible and considered to be a delicacy.A fleshy layer of the skin lines the inner side of the oyster and is called the mantle. Sometimes a grain of sand or some other object gets in through the open space and irritates the mantle. The mantle tries to stop this irritation by making layers and layers of shell inside it. The layers cover the irritating grain of sand or object till it is covered. This process takes several years and it eventually produces one of the most valuable gems - the PEARL.Pearls come in many different colours like pink, orange, gold, cream, white or dark grey They also come in varied shapes like round, button-shaped and drop-shaped. Based on shapes, round pearls, which are used for necklaces, are the most valuable. Among colours, the dark grey pearls are the ones that fetch the maximum price.So, the next time you find yourself getting irritated by someone or something, ask yourself if getting angry adds to your value!An oyster is shaped like:

A. a round box with no lid.
B. an oval box with no lid.
C. a round box with a lid.
D. an oval box with a lid.
E. None of these
Answer» E. None of these
Discussion
12.

At 4.00 p.m. sharp, the doorbell at Mrs. Rana's residence rang. Mrs. Jain, Mrs. Dutt and Mrs. Rao greeted Mrs. Rana. Mrs. Dutt: So what's the occasion for this get-together, Mrs. Rana?Mrs. Rana: Well, I have just returned from a trip to the tea gardens and brought for you the freshest tea leaves to taste. Besides, we have not met each other for a long time and I thought we could taste the tea together.Mrs. Rao: Tell us where you went, Mrs. Rana. Did you get to watch the tea leaves being picked?Mrs. Rana: I visited the tea gardens of Darjeeling. The tea plants have white sweet-smelling flowers. I was surprised to see wild tea plants growing as tall as 9 metres high.Mrs. Dutt: Did you also find out who discovered the tea and where it first came from?Mrs. Rana: I did hear about the legend that the Emperor of China discovered tea in about 2737 B.C.Mrs. Jain: In China and Japan, tea making and tea drinking used to be a ceremony among the wealthy people. Mrs. Dutt: I have a friend who works as a tea taster in a tea company It is his job to select the teas that his company wants to sell.Mrs. Rao: All right, ladies. I am very tea thirsty now. Where is our tea, Mrs. Rana and what are you serving us today?Mrs. Rana: Here it is! And, I am serving you orange pekoe. Enjoy it, ladies.Mrs. Rana invited her friends so that they could ________

A. make plans for a visit to Darjeeling.
B. could meet the tea taster.
C. smell the tea flowers.
D. taste the fresh tea leaves together.
E. None of these
Answer» E. None of these
Discussion
13.

At 4.00 p.m. sharp, the doorbell at Mrs. Rana's residence rang. Mrs. Jain, Mrs. Dutt and Mrs. Rao greeted Mrs. Rana. Mrs. Dutt: So what's the occasion for this get-together, Mrs. Rana?Mrs. Rana: Well, I have just returned from a trip to the tea gardens and brought for you the freshest tea leaves to taste. Besides, we have not met each other for a long time and I thought we could taste the tea together.Mrs. Rao: Tell us where you went, Mrs. Rana. Did you get to watch the tea leaves being picked?Mrs. Rana: I visited the tea gardens of Darjeeling. The tea plants have white sweet-smelling flowers. I was surprised to see wild tea plants growing as tall as 9 metres high.Mrs. Dutt: Did you also find out who discovered the tea and where it first came from?Mrs. Rana: I did hear about the legend that the Emperor of China discovered tea in about 2737 B.C.Mrs. Jain: In China and Japan, tea making and tea drinking used to be a ceremony among the wealthy people. Mrs. Dutt: I have a friend who works as a tea taster in a tea company It is his job to select the teas that his company wants to sell.Mrs. Rao: All right, ladies. I am very tea thirsty now. Where is our tea, Mrs. Rana and what are you serving us today?Mrs. Rana: Here it is! And, I am serving you orange pekoe. Enjoy it, ladies.Wild tea plants grow _________

A. as tall as 9 metres high.
B. as tall as 12 metres high.
C. as short as 3 feet high.
D. as tall as 11 metres high.
E. None of these
Answer» B. as tall as 12 metres high.
Discussion
14.

At 4.00 p.m. sharp, the doorbell at Mrs. Rana's residence rang. Mrs. Jain, Mrs. Dutt and Mrs. Rao greeted Mrs. Rana. Mrs. Dutt: So what's the occasion for this get-together, Mrs. Rana?Mrs. Rana: Well, I have just returned from a trip to the tea gardens and brought for you the freshest tea leaves to taste. Besides, we have not met each other for a long time and I thought we could taste the tea together.Mrs. Rao: Tell us where you went, Mrs. Rana. Did you get to watch the tea leaves being picked?Mrs. Rana: I visited the tea gardens of Darjeeling. The tea plants have white sweet-smelling flowers. I was surprised to see wild tea plants growing as tall as 9 metres high.Mrs. Dutt: Did you also find out who discovered the tea and where it first came from?Mrs. Rana: I did hear about the legend that the Emperor of China discovered tea in about 2737 B.C.Mrs. Jain: In China and Japan, tea making and tea drinking used to be a ceremony among the wealthy people. Mrs. Dutt: I have a friend who works as a tea taster in a tea company It is his job to select the teas that his company wants to sell.Mrs. Rao: All right, ladies. I am very tea thirsty now. Where is our tea, Mrs. Rana and what are you serving us today?Mrs. Rana: Here it is! And, I am serving you orange pekoe. Enjoy it, ladies.Mrs. Rana had just returned from _________

A. a vacation to England.
B. a trip to the tea gardens in Darjeeling.
C. a trip to the tea gardens in Ceylon.
D. a trip to the tea company in Australia.
E. None of these
Answer» C. a trip to the tea gardens in Ceylon.
Discussion
15.

The Egyptian Pyramids are among the seven Wonders of the World. Although they were built about 4,500 years ago, the ruins of most of these Pyramids still stand on the river Nile.An architect, Imhotep, built the famous Step Pyramid for King Djosen The first smooth-sided Pyramid stands at Memphis. Pyramids were built for kings as their tombs or as temples. The Great Pyramid was built for King Khufu as a tomb. King Khufu was buried in this Pyramid along with the treasures of gold and precious objects.The Great Pyramid was built for King Khufu as _________.

A. a tomb
B. a fort
C. a school
D. a work of art
E. None of these
Answer» B. a fort
Discussion
16.

The Egyptian Pyramids are among the seven Wonders of the World. Although they were built about 4,500 years ago, the ruins of most of these Pyramids still stand on the river Nile.An architect, Imhotep, built the famous Step Pyramid for King Djosen The first smooth-sided Pyramid stands at Memphis. Pyramids were built for kings as their tombs or as temples. The Great Pyramid was built for King Khufu as a tomb. King Khufu was buried in this Pyramid along with the treasures of gold and precious objects.The architect Imhotep built _________

A. the Step Pyramid for King Djoser.
B. the Step Pyramid for King Khufu.
C. the Great Pyramid for King Djoser.
D. the Great Pyramid for King Khufu.
E. None of these
Answer» B. the Step Pyramid for King Khufu.
Discussion
17.

The Egyptian Pyramids are among the seven Wonders of the World. Although they were built about 4,500 years ago, the ruins of most of these Pyramids still stand on the river Nile.An architect, Imhotep, built the famous Step Pyramid for King Djosen The first smooth-sided Pyramid stands at Memphis. Pyramids were built for kings as their tombs or as temples. The Great Pyramid was built for King Khufu as a tomb. King Khufu was buried in this Pyramid along with the treasures of gold and precious objects.The ruins of the Egyptian Pyramids _________

A. are now completely broken.
B. stand at Memphis.
C. stand on the river Nile.
D. have been rebuilt completely,
E. None of these
Answer» D. have been rebuilt completely,
Discussion
18.

Robert Louis Stevenson was a Scottish writer, essayist and poet born on November 13, 1850, in Edinburgh, Scotland. As a child he was sick, and suffered from a lung disease that later developed into tuberculosis. Even as a young boy, Stevenson loved the open air and the sea. He also loved to read. Although he started out to study engineering and then law, he gave up both as his real love was writing. It was in 1888, when he sailed the South Seas with his wife, his mother and his stepson. There he learned about the life of the islander he encountered. Finally, he settled at Upolu, an island in the South Seas that also proved to be beneficial for his health. He became a planter on the island and his kindness and understanding won him the affection of the natives. As a child, Stevenson suffered from _________ that later developed into tuberculosis.

A. heart disease
B. sea-sickness
C. lung disease
D. blood cancer
E. None of these
Answer» D. blood cancer
Discussion
19.

Robert Louis Stevenson was a Scottish writer, essayist and poet born on November 13, 1850, in Edinburgh, Scotland. As a child he was sick, and suffered from a lung disease that later developed into tuberculosis. Even as a young boy, Stevenson loved the open air and the sea. He also loved to read. Although he started out to study engineering and then law, he gave up both as his real love was writing.It was in 1888, when he sailed the South Seas with his wife, his mother and his stepson. There he learned about the life of the islander he encountered. Finally, he settled at Upolu, an island in the South Seas that also proved to be beneficial for his health. He became a planter on the island and his kindness and understanding won him the affection of the natives.Stevenson's real love was __________.

A. riding
B. writing
C. reading
D. sailing
E. None of these
Answer» C. reading
Discussion
20.

Robert Louis Stevenson was a Scottish writer, essayist and poet born on November 13, 1850, in Edinburgh, Scotland. As a child he was sick, and suffered from a lung disease that later developed into tuberculosis. Even as a young boy, Stevenson loved the open air and the sea. He also loved to read. Although he started out to study engineering and then law, he gave up both as his real love was writing.It was in 1888, when he sailed the South Seas with his wife, his mother and his stepson. There he learned about the life of the islander he encountered. Finally, he settled at Upolu, an island in the South Seas that also proved to be beneficial for his health. He became a planter on the island and his kindness and understanding won him the affection of the natives.Robert Louis Stevenson was a Scottish ____________

A. writer, artist and poet.
B. essayist, painter and poet.
C. novelist, essayist and poet.
D. poet, sculptor and novelist.
E. None of these
Answer» D. poet, sculptor and novelist.
Discussion
21.

Cleanliness is a good habit. We should always keep our surroundings clean. Throwing the garbage on the roads is very bad. We must put it in the dustbin. If our surroundings are not clean then we will fall sick very soon. If we see any garbage outside the dustbin then we should pick it up and throw it into the bin. We should also keep ourselves clean by taking bath daily with the soap. We must keep our nails short and wear neat clothes. It is also important to keep our home neat and clean.Which of the following is a healthy habit?

A. Short nails
B. Tidy clothes
C. Clean surroundings
D. All of these
E. None of these
Answer» E. None of these
Discussion
22.

Cleanliness is a good habit. We should always keep our surroundings clean. Throwing the garbage on the roads is very bad. We must put it in the dustbin. If our surroundings are not clean then we will fall sick very soon. If we see any garbage outside the dustbin then we should pick it up and throw it into the bin. We should also keep ourselves clean by taking bath daily with the soap. We must keep our nails short and wear neat clothes. It is also important to keep our home neat and clean. What should you do when you see garbage outside the dustbin?

A. Pick it up and throw it into the bin.
B. Leave it there.
C. Scatter it everywhere.
D. Tell someone else to pick it up and throw it into the bin,
E. None of these
Answer» B. Leave it there.
Discussion
23.

Cleanliness is a good habit. We should always keep our surroundings clean. Throwing the garbage on the roads is very bad. We must put it in the dustbin. If our surroundings are not clean then we will fall sick very soon. If we see any garbage outside the dustbin then we should pick it up and throw it into the bin. We should also keep ourselves clean by taking bath daily with the soap. We must keep our nails short and wear neat clothes. It is also important to keep our home neat and clean. Arrange the following letters to form a meaningful word from the passage. LLICNEESANS

A. Cleanliness
B. Cleanliness
C. Cleanslines
D. Cleanliness
E. None of these
Answer» C. Cleanslines
Discussion
24.

The longest structure ever built is the Great Wall of China. It runs 6,400 kilometres long and goes over hills, mountains and along the borders of deserts. The wall crosses northern China between the east coast and north-central China. The Great Wall is made up of different materials at different places. For example, the eastern part of the wall has a foundation of granite blocks. It has sides of stone or brick and the inner side of the wall is filled with the Earth. In the west, the Great Wall runs through hilly areas and along the borders of deserts where stone and brick were not easily available. In this part, the Wall is built with Earth that is moistened with water and then pounded to make solid. Several different rulers of China built walls to protect their borders from invaders. Although it was intended to protect the rulers from invasion, it only served as a protection against minor attacks. Over the years, the Wall collapsed and was rebuilt. The Chinese government in 1949 had to restore the wall. Today the Wall is not used for defence purposes but is a tourist attraction for people from around the world. In the east the Wall has foundation of ____.

A. granite blocks
B. wood
C. marbles
D. glass
E. None of these
Answer» B. wood
Discussion
25.

The longest structure ever built is the Great Wall of China. It runs 6,400 kilometres long and goes over hills, mountains and along the borders of deserts. The wall crosses northern China between the east coast and north-central China. The Great Wall is made up of different materials at different places. For example, the eastern part of the wall has a foundation of granite blocks. It has sides of stone or brick and the inner side of the wall is filled with the Earth. In the west, the Great Wall runs through hilly areas and along the borders of deserts where stone and brick were not easily available. In this part, the Wall is built with Earth that is moistened with water and then pounded to make solid. Several different rulers of China built walls to protect their borders from invaders. Although it was intended to protect the rulers from invasion, it only served as a protection against minor attacks. Over the years, the Wall collapsed and was rebuilt. The Chinese government in 1949 had to restore the wall. Today the Wall is not used for defence purposes but is a tourist attraction for people from around the world. The Wall crosses ____ China between the ____coast and north-central China.

A. northern, west
B. northern, east
C. eastern, north
D. eastern, west
E. None of these
Answer» C. eastern, north
Discussion
26.

The longest structure ever built is the Great Wall of China. It runs 6,400 kilometres long and goes over hills, mountains and along the borders of deserts. The wall crosses northern China between the east coast and north-central China. The Great Wall is made up of different materials at different places. For example, the eastern part of the wall has a foundation of granite blocks. It has sides of stone or brick and the inner side of the wall is filled with the Earth. In the west, the Great Wall runs through hilly areas and along the borders of deserts where stone and brick were not easily available. In this part, the Wall is built with Earth that is moistened with water and then pounded to make solid. Several different rulers of China built walls to protect their borders from invaders. Although it was intended to protect the rulers from invasion, it only served as a protection against minor attacks. Over the years, the Wall collapsed and was rebuilt. The Chinese government in 1949 had to restore the wall. Today the Wall is not used for defence purposes but is a tourist attraction for people from around the world. The Great Wall of China runs ____ over ____.

A. 7400 kms, hills and mountains
B. 6400 kms, hills and mountains
C. 7400 kms, hills, mountains and borders of deserts
D. 6400 kms, hills, mountains and borders of deserts
E. None of these
Answer» E. None of these
Discussion
27.

Dr. Nagpal is a veterinarian. Ankit and his sister, Sanya, want to keep a pet. They walked down the street into Dr. Nagpal's clinic to seek his advice.Dr. Nagpal: Hello children!Sanya: Good evening, Doctor. We want to ask you some questions before we choose a pet.Ankit: Could you tell us about keeping fish as pet?Dr. Nagpal: Sure. Keeping fish as pet has several advantages. Most fish can be left alone for a day or two without being fed. They do not need to be trained, bathed or taken out for an exercise.Sanya: What about cats? How much of time and attention do they need? Dr. Nagpal: Cats are no-fuss pets. They do not depend on their owners as much as the dogs do, you need to only bring them home at night. And they are noiseless as compared to the dogs. Have you ever heard a cat bark?Ankit: (Laughmg) No, we have not. Please tell us about keeping dogs as pets.Dr. Nagpal: Dogs are loyal and loving pets. But they do demand their owner's time and attention. They need regular exercise as well as regular meals twice a day, Most dogs are creatures of habit, which means they like a routine that they can follow You should consider the size of your home before you choose a dog. Dogs such as Dobermans need a large home with a garden close by for exercise.Sanya: Lastly do tell us about birds.Dr. Nagpal: Birds make great pets for small homes. They live in cages that take up little space. Budgerigars are the most popular birds. Did you know that you could even train them to talk as well as pull and push toys? They make wonderful pets.Dogs such as do be r mans need _________

A. a good dog trainer.
B. a large home with a garden close by.
C. four meals a day.
D. cages to live in.
E. None of these
Answer» C. four meals a day.
Discussion
28.

Dr. Nagpal is a veterinarian. Ankit and his sister, Sanya, want to keep a pet. They walked down the street into Dr. Nagpal's clinic to seek his advice.Dr. Nagpal: Hello children!Sanya: Good evening, Doctor. We want to ask you some questions before we choose a pet.Ankit: Could you tell us about keeping fish as pet?Dr. Nagpal: Sure. Keeping fish as pet has several advantages. Most fish can be left alone for a day or two without being fed. They do not need to be trained, bathed or taken out for an exercise.Sanya: What about cats? How much of time and attention do they need? Dr. Nagpal: Cats are no-fuss pets. They do not depend on their owners as much as the dogs do, you need to only bring them home at night. And they are noiseless as compared to the dogs. Have you ever heard a cat bark?Ankit: (Laughmg) No, we have not. Please tell us about keeping dogs as pets.Dr. Nagpal: Dogs are loyal and loving pets. But they do demand their owner's time and attention. They need regular exercise as well as regular meals twice a day, Most dogs are creatures of habit, which means they like a routine that they can follow You should consider the size of your home before you choose a dog. Dogs such as Dobermans need a large home with a garden close by for exercise.Sanya: Lastly do tell us about birds.Dr. Nagpal: Birds make great pets for small homes. They live in cages that take up little space. Budgerigars are the most popular birds. Did you know that you could even train them to talk as well as pull and push toys? They make wonderful pets.Dogs demand _________

A. very little space.
B. very little care.
C. time and attention.
D. pull and push toys.
E. None of these
Answer» D. pull and push toys.
Discussion
29.

Dr. Nagpal is a veterinarian. Ankit and his sister, Sanya, want to keep a pet. They walked down the street into Dr. Nagpal's clinic to seek his advice.Dr. Nagpal: Hello children!Sanya: Good evening, Doctor. We want to ask you some questions before we choose a pet.Ankit: Could you tell us about keeping fish as pet?Dr. Nagpal: Sure. Keeping fish as pet has several advantages. Most fish can be left alone for a day or two without being fed. They do not need to be trained, bathed or taken out for an exercise.Sanya: What about cats? How much of time and attention do they need? Dr. Nagpal: Cats are no-fuss pets. They do not depend on their owners as much as the dogs do, you need to only bring them home at night. And they are noiseless as compared to the dogs. Have you ever heard a cat bark?Ankit: (Laughmg) No, we have not. Please tell us about keeping dogs as pets.Dr. Nagpal: Dogs are loyal and loving pets. But they do demand their owner's time and attention. They need regular exercise as well as regular meals twice a day, Most dogs are creatures of habit, which means they like a routine that they can follow You should consider the size of your home before you choose a dog. Dogs such as Dobermans need a large home with a garden close by for exercise.Sanya: Lastly do tell us about birds.Dr. Nagpal: Birds make great pets for small homes. They live in cages that take up little space. Budgerigars are the most popular birds. Did you know that you could even train them to talk as well as pull and push toys? They make wonderful pets._________ need to only be brought home at night.

A. Budgerigars
B. Cats
C. Dogs
D. Rabbits
E. None of these
Answer» C. Dogs
Discussion
30.

Read the following passages carefully and answer the question that follows:Akbar had quarreled with Birbal and had asked him not to come to the palace again. Soon Akbar started missing Birbal and wanted him to be back, but could not find out where he was, Akbar hit upon a plan. He sent a message to all the villagers that he wants to wed the royal "well" and so they had to bring a bride to the capital immediately. The bride should also be a "well".The headmen of the various villages were alarmed at the impossible task and came rushing to the capital to apologise for their inability to move their wells. One man, Khaji, however came to discuss the details of the wedding, Khaji wanted to know whether the marriage ceremony would be conducted in the traditional manner. Akbar assured him that all the formalities would be observed. Khaji was happy and assured. Akbar that he would bring the bride (the well) to the gates of the city. Khaji added that according to the tradition, the bridegroom was to meet the bride at the village gates and take her into the city He also asked Akbar about the date of marriage so- that they could set out with the bridal party.Akbar was happy to hear all this. He realised, that such an intelligent idea could be thought out only by the fertile brain of Birbal and told Khaji that he did not want the well but the man who gave him the idea.Why did Akbar say that he did not want the well which Khaji was offering? 

A. Akbar did not like the demands which Khaji was making.
B. Akbar's intention behind his plan to perform the marriage was fulfilled.
C. There was not much water in the well.
D. All of these
E. None of these
Answer» C. There was not much water in the well.
Discussion
31.

Read the following passages carefully and answer the question that follows:Akbar had quarreled with Birbal and had asked him not to come to the palace again. Soon Akbar started missing Birbal and wanted him to be back, but could not find out where he was, Akbar hit upon a plan. He sent a message to all the villagers that he wants to wed the royal "well" and so they had to bring a bride to the capital immediately. The bride should also be a "well".The headmen of the various villages were alarmed at the impossible task and came rushing to the capital to apologise for their inability to move their wells. One man, Khaji, however came to discuss the details of the wedding, Khaji wanted to know whether the marriage ceremony would be conducted in the traditional manner. Akbar assured him that all the formalities would be observed. Khaji was happy and assured. Akbar that he would bring the bride (the well) to the gates of the city. Khaji added that according to the tradition, the bridegroom was to meet the bride at the village gates and take her into the city He also asked Akbar about the date of marriage so- that they could set out with the bridal party.Akbar was happy to hear all this. He realised, that such an intelligent idea could be thought out only by the fertile brain of Birbal and told Khaji that he did not want the well but the man who gave him the idea.Which of the following is true in thecontext of the passage? 

A. Akbar never quarrelled with others on small matters.
B. Akbar ordered all the village headmen to find out BirbaL
C. Every village headmen did not reach to Akbar's marriage on the same day.
D. Khaji was to bring the bride to the village gates.
E. None of these
Answer» E. None of these
Discussion
32.

A woodcutter was cutting a tree on the bank of a river. His axe fell down into the river. He did not know how to swim. He began to weep. After sometime, Mercury, the God of water, appeared before him. On being asked, the woodcutter told him that his axe fell into the water. The God of Mercury dived into the water. He brought out a golden axe. He offered it to the   woodcutter. But the woodcutter did not take it. It was not his. The God again jumped into the water. This time, he brought out a silver axe. The woodcutter did not accept it either. The third time, the God brought out an iron axe. It was the woodcutter's axe. He accepted it. The God was pleased with him at his honesty. He gave him the other two axes as a reward. Who appeared there?

A. The God of clouds
B. The God of the Earth
C. The God of water
D. The God of sky
E. None of these
Answer» D. The God of sky
Discussion
33.

Read the following passages carefully and answer the question that follows:Akbar had quarreled with Birbal and had asked him not to come to the palace again. Soon Akbar started missing Birbal and wanted him to be back, but could not find out where he was, Akbar hit upon a plan. He sent a message to all the villagers that he wants to wed the royal "well" and so they had to bring a bride to the capital immediately. The bride should also be a "well".The headmen of the various villages were alarmed at the impossible task and came rushing to the capital to apologise for their inability to move their wells. One man, Khaji, however came to discuss the details of the wedding, Khaji wanted to know whether the marriage ceremony would be conducted in the traditional manner. Akbar assured him that all the formalities would be observed. Khaji was happy and assured. Akbar that he would bring the bride (the well) to the gates of the city. Khaji added that according to the tradition, the bridegroom was to meet the bride at the village gates and take her into the city He also asked Akbar about the date of marriage so- that they could set out with the bridal party.Akbar was happy to hear all this. He realised, that such an intelligent idea could be thought out only by the fertile brain of Birbal and told Khaji that he did not want the well but the man who gave him the idea.Which of the following is not true in the context of the passage? 

A. According to Akbar, Birbal was the most intelligent man in his kingdom.
B. Khaji thought of the idea that the marriage of wells should be conducted in a traditional manner.
C. Akbar enjoyed Birbal company.
D. The king's well was to be the bridegroom.
E. None of these
Answer» C. Akbar enjoyed Birbal company.
Discussion
34.

A woodcutter was cutting a tree on the bank of a river. His axe fell down into the river. He did not know how to swim. He began to weep. After sometime, Mercury, the God of water, appeared before him. On being asked, the woodcutter told him that his axe fell into the water. The God of Mercury dived into the water. He brought out a golden axe. He offered it to the   woodcutter. But the woodcutter did not take it. It was not his. The God again jumped into the water. This time, he brought out a silver axe. The woodcutter did not accept it either. The third time, the God brought out an iron axe. It was the woodcutter's axe. He accepted it. The God was pleased with him at his honesty. He gave him the other two axes as a reward.What did the woodcutter do when his axe fell into the river?

A. Weeped
B. Laughed
C. Talked
D. Slept
E. None of these
Answer» B. Laughed
Discussion
35.

A woodcutter was cutting a tree on the bank of a river. His axe fell down into the river. He did not know how to swim. He began to weep. After sometime, Mercury, the God of water, appeared before him. On being asked, the woodcutter told him that his axe fell into the water. The God of Mercury dived into the water. He brought out a golden axe. He offered it to the   woodcutter. But the woodcutter did not take it. It was not his. The God again jumped into the water. This time, he brought out a silver axe. The woodcutter did not accept it either. The third time, the God brought out an iron axe. It was the woodcutter's axe. He accepted it. The God was pleased with him at his honesty. He gave him the other two axes as a reward. Where did the woodcutter's axe fall?

A. Into the drain
B. Into the river
C. On the bank of the river
D. On the Earth
E. None of these
Answer» D. On the Earth
Discussion
36.

Joan of Are was born as a simple peasant girl in the fifteenth century She never learned to read or write as she belonged to a poor family But she did grow up with a strong religious education from her mother who was deeply religious. At the age of 13, Joan believed that God wanted her to help King Charles VII of France to fight the English who were trying to capture the land of the French. When King Charles heard about her he decided to test Joan to see if she had special powers as people had been saying. He invited her to his court but let one of his nobles dress up as King. King Charles himself stood with the nobles in the crowd of his court but dressed as a nobleman. She was quickly able to point out to King Charles even though she had never seen him before. From then on, Joan led the French army through one battle after another. She was victorious each time. Since King Charles had not yet been crowned King in a ceremony she fought the battles for him so that he could be crowned. After all that Joan did for France, King Charles deceived Joan and let the English capture her for a huge amount of money The English believed that Joan was a witch because of her special powers. Joan of Arc met a sad end when she was burnt to death. Because of the courage she showed at the time of her death, people were convinced that she was a saint. In 1920, Pope Benedict XV declared her a saint.  Joan believed that__________.

A. God wanted her to help the English
B. God wanted her to fight the English
C. God wanted her to fight King Charles
D. God wanted her to study
E. None of these
Answer» C. God wanted her to fight King Charles
Discussion
37.

Long ago, there was a crow. The crow was very thirsty. It was looking for some water to drink. After some time, the crow found a pot. The pot had little water inside it. The crow could not reach down to the water. But the crow did not give up. It thought for some time and came up with an idea. The crow got some pebbles and threw them in the pot. The water came up. And the crow drank the water. The crow was not thirsty now. We should always keep trying like the crow. What did the crow throw in the pot?

A. Pebble
B. Rocks
C. Pebbles
D. Stone
E. None of these
Answer» D. Stone
Discussion
38.

Long ago, there was a crow. The crow was very thirsty. It was looking for some water to drink. After some time, the crow found a pot. The pot had little water inside it. The crow could not reach down to the water. But the crow did not give up. It thought for some time and came up with an idea. The crow got some pebbles and threw them in the pot. The water came up. And the crow drank the water. The crow was not thirsty now. We should always keep trying like the crow. The crow was very:

A. Wise
B. Stupid
C. Foolish
D. Old
E. None of these
Answer» B. Stupid
Discussion
39.

Laura shifted to her new house with her parents. She was very excited to live in her new house. But, the neighbours told them that their new house was haunted. A ghost lived in it. Laura was sad to hear this.When Laura was sleeping in her room at night, she heard some noises. Laura shouted and cried. She told her parents that there was a ghost in her room. Her parents came to check her room. They saw a big mouse. They all laughed.Laura and her parents______ when they saw the mouse in Laura's room.

A. laughed
B. shouted
C. cried
D. smiled
E. None of these
Answer» B. shouted
Discussion
40.

Laura shifted to her new house with her parents. She was very excited to live in her new house. But, the neighbours told them that their new house was haunted. A ghost lived in it. Laura was sad to hear this.When Laura was sleeping in her room at night, she heard some noises. Laura shouted and cried. She told her parents that there was a ghost in her room. Her parents came to check her room. They saw a big mouse. They all laughed.Who told Laura and her parents that a ghost lived in their new house?

A. Policeman
B. Neighbours
C. Laura's grandfather
D. Doctor
E. None of these
Answer» C. Laura's grandfather
Discussion
41.

The Hidden Treasure Once upon a time there lived a farmer who had four sons. But all of them were lazy and fought among themselves. So he was very sad. When he was in deathbed, he called all four of them and told that he had hidden a treasure somewhere deep under the soil in his field. However, he did not remember the right place. The sons were all very excited. After their father s death, they rushed to the field and dug up every nook and corner. But did not find any treasure. At that moment a wise man happened to pass by Recognising the motive behind their father swords, he advised them to sow seeds and they did the same. Shortly after, a rich harvest waited for them to be reaped. They were all very happy and realised the importance of hard work. They respected their father all the more because he had taught them a valuable lesson. The farmer's sons were:

A. Lazy
B. Happy
C. Proud
D. Active
E. None of these
Answer» D. Active
Discussion
42.

Read the following passages carefully and answer the questions that follow: The House of Glasses Once a little girl made friendship with Tom. Their friendship was not a common onebecause they had never seen one another but knew each other only through letters. The girl was young and very poor but Tom was much elder to her and wiser. Once Tom wrote to the girl that he will shortly visit her country. The girl was mad with joy but had a pain in her heart. She had never disclosed Tom that she was so poor rather she pretended to be a millionaire. She did not know how to welcome him. Only what she could do was to clean her mud house. When Tom reached her city and located her house, he was dumbfounded. He could never dream of her poverty On inquiring about her, her mother told that she has gone out to buy a piece of cake for her friend. Tom understood everything and made her mother promise him before coming back that she would not disclose her daughter about Tom's visit, and would not break her glass-house. When Tom reached her house:

A. she had been cleaning the mud house.
B. she went to buy a cake.
C. she went to hide herself.
D. she went out to avoid Tom.
E. None of these
Answer» C. she went to hide herself.
Discussion
43.

Read the following passages carefully and answer the questions that follow: The House of Glasses Once a little girl made friendship with Tom. Their friendship was not a common onebecause they had never seen one another but knew each other only through letters. The girl was young and very poor but Tom was much elder to her and wiser. Once Tom wrote to the girl that he will shortly visit her country. The girl was mad with joy but had a pain in her heart. She had never disclosed Tom that she was so poor rather she pretended to be a millionaire. She did not know how to welcome him. Only what she could do was to clean her mud house. When Tom reached her city and located her house, he was dumbfounded. He could never dream of her poverty On inquiring about her, her mother told that she has gone out to buy a piece of cake for her friend. Tom understood everything and made her mother promise him before coming back that she would not disclose her daughter about Tom's visit, and would not break her glass-house. Tom was:

A. to visit her shortly
B. to write her back.
C. bring no present for her.
D. to give a flower.
E. None of these
Answer» B. to write her back.
Discussion
44.

Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow:Hello! I am Hoof, a horse. I live at a farm with several oilier animals. I do light farm-work as well as pull the farmer's cart filled with potatoes and onions. My body is covered with a coat of shiny brown hair. I have large oval eyes and short pointed ears that can pick up sounds from almost any direction. My nostrils are very large and I have a keen sense of smell. Strong winds and heavy rain interfere with my sense of smell and make me nervous. My master has taught me to follow signals and commands. When he whistles, I run up to him. I have an excellent memory and can remember situations from a long time ago. I need to eat at least three times a day. My food is usually grass, grains, hay, and bran. I drink about 38 to 45 litres of water daily Apart from feeding me well, my master grooms me everyday with a rubber currycomb, body brush, hoof pick, and a mane, and a tail comb. My master looks after me very well.Hoof's master has taught him to:

A. follow commands and signals.
B. drink 38 to 45 litres of water.
C. groom himself.
D. All of these
E. None of these
Answer» B. drink 38 to 45 litres of water.
Discussion
45.

Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow:Hello! I am Hoof, a horse. I live at a farm with several oilier animals. I do light farm-work as well as pull the farmer's cart filled with potatoes and onions. My body is covered with a coat of shiny brown hair. I have large oval eyes and short pointed ears that can pick up sounds from almost any direction. My nostrils are very large and I have a keen sense of smell. Strong winds and heavy rain interfere with my sense of smell and make me nervous. My master has taught me to follow signals and commands. When he whistles, I run up to him. I have an excellent memory and can remember situations from a long time ago. I need to eat at least three times a day. My food is usually grass, grains, hay, and bran. I drink about 38 to 45 litres of water daily Apart from feeding me well, my master grooms me everyday with a rubber currycomb, body brush, hoof pick, and a mane, and a tail comb. My master looks after me very well.Horse has an _________.

A. excellent memory.
B. unique quality.
C. excellent sense of humour.
D. beautiful tail.
E. None of these
Answer» B. unique quality.
Discussion
46.

Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow:Hello! I am Hoof, a horse. I live at a farm with several oilier animals. I do light farm-work as well as pull the farmer's cart filled with potatoes and onions. My body is covered with a coat of shiny brown hair. I have large oval eyes and short pointed ears that can pick up sounds from almost any direction. My nostrils are very large and I have a keen sense of smell. Strong winds and heavy rain interfere with my sense of smell and make me nervous. My master has taught me to follow signals and commands. When he whistles, I run up to him. I have an excellent memory and can remember situations from a long time ago. I need to eat at least three times a day. My food is usually grass, grains, hay, and bran. I drink about 38 to 45 litres of water daily Apart from feeding me well, my master grooms me everyday with a rubber currycomb, body brush, hoof pick, and a mane, and a tail comb. My master looks after me very well.Strong winds and heavy rain make it _________.

A. happy
B. sad
C. energetic
D. nervous
E. None of these
Answer» E. None of these
Discussion
47.

Long ago, there was a crow. The crow was very thirsty. It was looking for some water to drink. After some time, the crow found a pot. The pot had little water inside it. The crow could not reach down to the water. But the crow did not give up. It thought for some time and came up with an idea. The crow got some pebbles and threw them in the pot. The water came up. And the crow drank the water. The crow was not thirsty now. We should always keep trying like the crow. The crow could not ___ down to the water.

A. make it
B. swim
C. jump
D. pull
E. None of these
Answer» B. swim
Discussion
48.

Long ago, there was a crow. The crow was very thirsty. It was looking for some water to drink. After some time, the crow found a pot. The pot had little water inside it. The crow could not reach down to the water. But the crow did not give up. It thought for some time and came up with an idea. The crow got some pebbles and threw them in the pot. The water came up. And the crow drank the water. The crow was not thirsty now. We should always keep trying like the crow. What did the crow find?

A. A pot
B. A pond
C. A lake
D. A river
E. None of these
Answer» B. A pond
Discussion
49.

Long ago, there was a crow. The crow was very thirsty. It was looking for some water to drink. After some time, the crow found a pot. The pot had little water inside it. The crow could not reach down to the water. But the crow did not give up. It thought for some time and came up with an idea. The crow got some pebbles and threw them in the pot. The water came up. And the crow drank the water. The crow was not thirsty now. We should always keep trying like the crow. Why was the crow looking for some   water?

A. Because it was thirsty
B. Because it was not thirsty
C. Because it was hot
D. Because it wanted to bathe
E. None of these
Answer» B. Because it was not thirsty
Discussion
50.

One Sunday morning, Tim came to visit Tom. Tim and Tom were best friends. One Sunday, they decided to play a rhyming game. Tim said, "First you say a word then I will say a word which rhymes width it.""Ring," said Tom."King," said Tim."Nine," said Tom."Fine," said Tim."Can I do the rhyming now?", asked Tom."Yes, yes, yes," said Tim."Less, less, less," said Tom. And they both laughed together.When Tom said, "Ring," Tim said, "______

A. King
B. Sing
C. Swing
D. Using
E. None of these
Answer» B. Sing
Discussion