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| 151. |
Read the following passages and choose the correct option to answer the questions that follow: Karuna - The Little Girl A long/ long time ago, when animals could speak, amidst towering hills, there was a tiny little kingdom, in a tiny little valley. And at the very edge of the valley was a tiny little hut. In that hut lived a girl named Karuna Every day, she went into the jungle to collect fruits and plants to make medicines. Her grandmother had been a vaid and had taught her to make many different kinds of medicines. Every day, she gathered a few flowers, making sure to leave most of them on the trees and bushes. "What a fool you are!" the villagers said "If you were to pluck more flowers and dig out more plants, you would make a lot of money." "The birds and the bees need them too, for their food," she said "If I take away most of the flowers, what will they eat?" Why did she go into the forest daily? |
| A. | To collect fruits to eat. |
| B. | To collect fruits and plants for medicines. |
| C. | To see the speaking animals. |
| D. | To gather flowers. |
| Answer» C. To see the speaking animals. | |
| 152. |
Read the following passages and choose the correct option to answer the questions that follow: Newspapers It is said that in modern age, newspapers have great power. It is not only for daily news that we should read newspapers, but also to increase our general knowledge. A person who does not read newspapers to know what is going on around him, or, in other parts of the world, is like a frog confined to a well. There are good newspapers as well as bad I ones. We should avoid reading such newspapers, which indulge in giving sensational and untrue reports. We should not support newspapers which I try to incite communal friction. Therefore, instead of picking up cheap newspapers, we should read I the newspapers available in our school library. Why should we read newspapers? |
| A. | For sensational news |
| B. | For untrue reports |
| C. | For general knowledge and new |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 153. |
Read the following passages and choose the correct option to answer the questions that follow: Newspapers It is said that in modern age, newspapers have great power. It is not only for daily news that we should read newspapers, but also to increase our general knowledge. A person who does not read newspapers to know what is going on around him, or, in other parts of the world, is like a frog confined to a well. There are good newspapers as well as bad I ones. We should avoid reading such newspapers, which indulge in giving sensational and untrue reports. We should not support newspapers which I try to incite communal friction. Therefore, instead of picking up cheap newspapers, we should read I the newspapers available in our school library. With what does the author compare a person who does not read newspapers to? |
| A. | A well read person |
| B. | A frog confined to a well |
| C. | A person who knows everything |
| D. | A frog in the lake |
| Answer» C. A person who knows everything | |
| 154. |
Read the following passages and choose the correct option to answer the questions that follow: Kashmir- The Switzerland of the East There are a lot of hill stations in India but whenever one thinks of the most beautiful among them/ one thinks of Kashmir. Kashmir is a beautiful valley having mountains on all the sides. It has visitors from within the country and abroad all year round It has Jhelum River flowing into it, making it even more charming. It used to be the summer residence of the Mughals and was called - 'Garden of Eternal Spring'. One can see roses and saffron grown for miles and miles. A special perfume called 'Ittar' is made from them. The goats of Kashmir give hair for the costly Pashmina shawls famous all over. Forests are all over the valley and the fruit trees are laden with delicious and juicy apples, peaches, strawberries, cherries, almonds and walnuts. The fruit gardens are an additional attraction for the tourists, who come every year during summer. The ancient architecture of Mughals is visible in the world famous mosque of 'Hazrat-e-Shahi'. Srinagar, the capital of Kashmir is famous for Dal Lake and the houseboats. Other places of tourist attraction include the famous resort of Gulmarg - for skiing, Pahalgam and Sonamarg. The famous Hindu shrine of Amarnath is also a part of Kashmir. According to the passage, Gulmarg is famous for _________. |
| A. | water sports |
| B. | golf |
| C. | skiing |
| D. | cycling |
| Answer» D. cycling | |
| 155. |
Read the following passages and choose the correct option to answer the questions that follow: Possum There are more than 60 species of possums. They have been living on earth since the age of the dinosaurs (70-80 million years); therefore, they are the world?s oldest surviving mammals/they live in United States, South and North America and Australia The word, "Possum" comes from the native American Algonquin "Apasum" that means white animal. Possums have been living since the age of _______. |
| A. | earth |
| B. | dinosaurs |
| C. | birds |
| D. | frogs |
| Answer» C. birds | |
| 156. |
Read the following passages and choose the correct option to answer the questions that follow: Possum There are more than 60 species of possums. They have been living on earth since the age of the dinosaurs (70-80 million years); therefore, they are the world?s oldest surviving mammals/they live in United States, South and North America and Australia The word, "Possum" comes from the native American Algonquin "Apasum" that means white animal. What is the meaning of apasum? |
| A. | Black animal |
| B. | Snow animal |
| C. | White animal |
| D. | Blue animal |
| Answer» D. Blue animal | |
| 157. |
Read the following passages and choose the correct option to answer the questions that follow: Possum There are more than 60 species of possums. They have been living on earth since the age of the dinosaurs (70-80 million years); therefore, they are the world?s oldest surviving mammals/they live in United States, South and North America and Australia The word, "Possum" comes from the native American Algonquin "Apasum" that means white animal. How many species of possums are present in the world? |
| A. | More than 60 species |
| B. | 7-8 million species |
| C. | 70 - 80 million species |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. 7-8 million species | |
| 158. |
Read the following passages and answer the questions that follow:Suppose an accident occurs as you are passing by. You see a person lying unconscious and helpless. What should you do? You could go past the injured person and look away, or you could stop and help him. It is our duty to help those who are in need of help. Imagine your plight if you had an accident and no one came to your aid! We must care about the lives of other people as much as we care about our own.It is also our duty to help those who are less fortunate than us. In his time. Raja Ram Mohan Roy sought to improve the lot of women in India. He set up schools and institutions to educate them. He worked hard to raise them to a position of respect and importance in the joint family system. He urged them to develop their minds and to acquire some skill. Raja Ram Mohan Roy had a social conscience. He realized that it was his duty to improve the lives of Indian women.Florence Nightingale cared so much for others that she gave up a life of luxury to devote herself to nursing the sick and the wounded. Elizabeth Fry and Mother Teresa worked all their lives to change the pitiable conditions of prisoners, beggars and all who were less fortunate than them. Both of them dedicated their lives to the cause of the poor, sick, and the handicapped.You, too, must develop within yourself this feeling of concern for the welfare of others. We all cannot be Florence Nightingales or Mother Teresas but we can certainly develop the ability to be kind-hearted towards other people.The pitiable conditions of the poor and sick _______ due to the efforts of Mother Teresa. |
| A. | is changed |
| B. | are changed |
| C. | was changed |
| D. | were changed |
| Answer» E. | |
| 159. |
Read the following passages and answer the questions that follow:Suppose an accident occurs as you are passing by. You see a person lying unconscious and helpless. What should you do? You could go past the injured person and look away, or you could stop and help him. It is our duty to help those who are in need of help. Imagine your plight if you had an accident and no one came to your aid! We must care about the lives of other people as much as we care about our own.It is also our duty to help those who are less fortunate than us. In his time. Raja Ram Mohan Roy sought to improve the lot of women in India. He set up schools and institutions to educate them. He worked hard to raise them to a position of respect and importance in the joint family system. He urged them to develop their minds and to acquire some skill. Raja Ram Mohan Roy had a social conscience. He realized that it was his duty to improve the lives of Indian women.Florence Nightingale cared so much for others that she gave up a life of luxury to devote herself to nursing the sick and the wounded. Elizabeth Fry and Mother Teresa worked all their lives to change the pitiable conditions of prisoners, beggars and all who were less fortunate than them. Both of them dedicated their lives to the cause of the poor, sick, and the handicapped.You, too, must develop within yourself this feeling of concern for the welfare of others. We all cannot be Florence Nightingales or Mother Teresas but we can certainly develop the ability to be kind-hearted towards other people.Who devoted his/her life to nursing the sick and the wounded? |
| A. | Raja Ram Mohan Roy |
| B. | Mother Teresa |
| C. | Florence Nightingale |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 160. |
Read the following passages and answer the questions that follow:Suppose an accident occurs as you are passing by. You see a person lying unconscious and helpless. What should you do? You could go past the injured person and look away, or you could stop and help him. It is our duty to help those who are in need of help. Imagine your plight if you had an accident and no one came to your aid! We must care about the lives of other people as much as we care about our own.It is also our duty to help those who are less fortunate than us. In his time. Raja Ram Mohan Roy sought to improve the lot of women in India. He set up schools and institutions to educate them. He worked hard to raise them to a position of respect and importance in the joint family system. He urged them to develop their minds and to acquire some skill. Raja Ram Mohan Roy had a social conscience. He realized that it was his duty to improve the lives of Indian women.Florence Nightingale cared so much for others that she gave up a life of luxury to devote herself to nursing the sick and the wounded. Elizabeth Fry and Mother Teresa worked all their lives to change the pitiable conditions of prisoners, beggars and all who were less fortunate than them. Both of them dedicated their lives to the cause of the poor, sick, and the handicapped.You, too, must develop within yourself this feeling of concern for the welfare of others. We all cannot be Florence Nightingales or Mother Teresas but we can certainly develop the ability to be kind-hearted towards other people.What is Ram Mohan Roy's contribution in social upliftment? |
| A. | He worked to improve the condition of Indian women. |
| B. | He nursed the sick and the wounded. |
| C. | He worked for the poor and handicapped. |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. He nursed the sick and the wounded. | |
| 161. |
Read the following poems carefully and answer the questions that follows.Did I Ever Stop?Did I ever stop to make you smileWhen your day was hard or your road was long?When your light stopped shining for a while,Did I sing for you a happy song?Did I ever try to make you laughWhen your eyes held tears and you couldn't speak?When your world seemed almost torn in half,Did I hold your hand or kiss your cheek?Did I ever pause to hear your voiceWhen you needed just a moment's ear?When you'd lost your way or missed a choice,Did I let you know that I was near?Did I ever stop to say I careWhen I didn't seek to hear it to?When you weren't so sure that I'd be there,Did I ever show love for you?When did the poet let the other person know that he is near? The poet let the other person know that he is near when he_______. |
| A. | lost his way |
| B. | looked at him |
| C. | smiled |
| D. | had a choice |
| Answer» B. looked at him | |
| 162. |
Read the following poems carefully and answer the questions that follows.Did I Ever Stop?Did I ever stop to make you smileWhen your day was hard or your road was long?When your light stopped shining for a while,Did I sing for you a happy song?Did I ever try to make you laughWhen your eyes held tears and you couldn't speak?When your world seemed almost torn in half,Did I hold your hand or kiss your cheek?Did I ever pause to hear your voiceWhen you needed just a moment's ear?When you'd lost your way or missed a choice,Did I let you know that I was near?Did I ever stop to say I careWhen I didn't seek to hear it to?When you weren't so sure that I'd be there,Did I ever show love for you?The poet to know if he snowed_______ for the person. |
| A. | love |
| B. | anger |
| C. | happiness |
| D. | distrust |
| Answer» B. anger | |
| 163. |
Read the following poems carefully and answer the questions that follows.Did I Ever Stop?Did I ever stop to make you smileWhen your day was hard or your road was long?When your light stopped shining for a while,Did I sing for you a happy song?Did I ever try to make you laughWhen your eyes held tears and you couldn't speak?When your world seemed almost torn in half,Did I hold your hand or kiss your cheek?Did I ever pause to hear your voiceWhen you needed just a moment's ear?When you'd lost your way or missed a choice,Did I let you know that I was near?Did I ever stop to say I careWhen I didn't seek to hear it to?When you weren't so sure that I'd be there,Did I ever show love for you?When did the poet try to the other person laugh? The poet. tried to make the other person laugh when he_______. |
| A. | was sad |
| B. | had tears in his eyes and could not speak |
| C. | was silent |
| D. | was lonely |
| Answer» C. was silent | |
| 164. |
Read the following poems carefully and answer the questions that follows.Early MemoryI remember picking up a fistfulof sand, smooth crystals, like hourglass sandand throwing it into the eyes of a boy. Johny orDanny or Kevin - he was not important.I was five and I knew he would cry.I remember everything about it -The sandbox in the corner of the roomat Cinderella Day Care; Ms. Lee,Who ran over after the boy wailed for his mother,Her stern look as the words No snack formed on her lips.My hands with their gritty, half-mooned fingernails.I hid in the pockets of my blue and white dress.How she found them and uncurled small sandy fists.There must have been such rage in me, to give such painto another person. This afternoon,I saw a man pull a gold chain off the neckof a woman as she crossed the street.She cried out with a sound that bleached me.I walked on, unable to help,knowing that fire in childhoodclenched deep in my pockets all the way home.January Gill O' NellFind a word with the meaning similar to 'whitened' from the poem. |
| A. | Uncurled |
| B. | Bleached |
| C. | Half mooned |
| D. | Clenched |
| Answer» C. Half mooned | |
| 165. |
Read the following poems carefully and answer the questions that follows.Early MemoryI remember picking up a fistfulof sand, smooth crystals, like hourglass sandand throwing it into the eyes of a boy. Johny orDanny or Kevin - he was not important.I was five and I knew he would cry.I remember everything about it -The sandbox in the corner of the roomat Cinderella Day Care; Ms. Lee,Who ran over after the boy wailed for his mother,Her stern look as the words No snack formed on her lips.My hands with their gritty, half-mooned fingernails.I hid in the pockets of my blue and white dress.How she found them and uncurled small sandy fists.There must have been such rage in me, to give such painto another person. This afternoon,I saw a man pull a gold chain off the neckof a woman as she crossed the street.She cried out with a sound that bleached me.I walked on, unable to help,knowing that fire in childhoodclenched deep in my pockets all the way home.January Gill O' NellThe stern look of Ms. Lee_______. |
| A. | had no effect on the poet when he was a child |
| B. | seemed to suggest the words 'no snack' to the poet |
| C. | was to call the mother of other child |
| D. | was riveted on the sand in the eyes of the other child |
| Answer» B. seemed to suggest the words 'no snack' to the poet | |
| 166. |
Read the following poems carefully and answer the questions that follows.Early MemoryI remember picking up a fistfulof sand, smooth crystals, like hourglass sandand throwing it into the eyes of a boy. Johny orDanny or Kevin - he was not important.I was five and I knew he would cry.I remember everything about it -The sandbox in the corner of the roomat Cinderella Day Care; Ms. Lee,Who ran over after the boy wailed for his mother,Her stern look as the words No snack formed on her lips.My hands with their gritty, half-mooned fingernails.I hid in the pockets of my blue and white dress.How she found them and uncurled small sandy fists.There must have been such rage in me, to give such painto another person. This afternoon,I saw a man pull a gold chain off the neckof a woman as she crossed the street.She cried out with a sound that bleached me.I walked on, unable to help,knowing that fire in childhoodclenched deep in my pockets all the way home.January Gill O' NellThe incident took_______. |
| A. | at poet's house |
| B. | at a day care centre |
| C. | in the market |
| D. | when a woman crossed the road |
| Answer» C. in the market | |
| 167. |
Read the following passages and answer the questions that follow:Julius Caesar, the great Roman emperor, was well known for making crucial decisions quickly. When he landed in Britain with his troops, he saw that the British were courageous and fearless fighters. Caesar realized that such brave soldiers would never surrender to his forces without a tough fight and might even defeat his troops. If they were defeated, they would have to retreat to their ships.Caesar thought that the presence of his fleet in the harbour would tempt his soldiers to give up the fight easily and withdraw to the safety of the ships. He decided to burn all his ships so that his troops could not withdraw from British shores, no matter what happened and would either have to fight and win or die fighting.With the hope of returning to their ships gone, the Roman soldiers fought relentlessly and won the battle in spite of the fact that they were pitted against superior forces. This ability to take such prompt decisions was the key to Caesar's success and he won many battles because he could take important decisions quickly. Great men like Caesar and Napoleon cultivated the power to decide instantly which course of action to pursue. By taking prompt decisions they inspired confidence, courage and trust in their soldiers.Which quality of the Roman emperor is displayed here? |
| A. | Making crucial decisions instantly |
| B. | Fearlessness |
| C. | Stubbornness |
| D. | Stupidity |
| Answer» B. Fearlessness | |
| 168. |
Read the following passages and answer the questions that follow:Julius Caesar, the great Roman emperor, was well known for making crucial decisions quickly. When he landed in Britain with his troops, he saw that the British were courageous and fearless fighters. Caesar realized that such brave soldiers would never surrender to his forces without a tough fight and might even defeat his troops. If they were defeated, they would have to retreat to their ships.Caesar thought that the presence of his fleet in the harbour would tempt his soldiers to give up the fight easily and withdraw to the safety of the ships. He decided to burn all his ships so that his troops could not withdraw from British shores, no matter what happened and would either have to fight and win or die fighting.With the hope of returning to their ships gone, the Roman soldiers fought relentlessly and won the battle in spite of the fact that they were pitted against superior forces. This ability to take such prompt decisions was the key to Caesar's success and he won many battles because he could take important decisions quickly. Great men like Caesar and Napoleon cultivated the power to decide instantly which course of action to pursue. By taking prompt decisions they inspired confidence, courage and trust in their soldiers.Roman soldiers fought relentlessly because_______. |
| A. | they wanted to conquer Britain |
| B. | they had no other option than 'fight and win' |
| C. | they had the hope of returning to their ships |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» C. they had the hope of returning to their ships | |
| 169. |
Read the following passages and answer the questions that follow:Julius Caesar, the great Roman emperor, was well known for making crucial decisions quickly. When he landed in Britain with his troops, he saw that the British were courageous and fearless fighters. Caesar realized that such brave soldiers would never surrender to his forces without a tough fight and might even defeat his troops. If they were defeated, they would have to retreat to their ships.Caesar thought that the presence of his fleet in the harbour would tempt his soldiers to give up the fight easily and withdraw to the safety of the ships. He decided to burn all his ships so that his troops could not withdraw from British shores, no matter what happened and would either have to fight and win or die fighting.With the hope of returning to their ships gone, the Roman soldiers fought relentlessly and won the battle in spite of the fact that they were pitted against superior forces. This ability to take such prompt decisions was the key to Caesar's success and he won many battles because he could take important decisions quickly. Great men like Caesar and Napoleon cultivated the power to decide instantly which course of action to pursue. By taking prompt decisions they inspired confidence, courage and trust in their soldiers.Caesar decided to bum all his ships because_______. |
| A. | his ships were old |
| B. | he wanted to capture the ships of the British |
| C. | he did not want his troops to lose hope and withdraw from the British shores |
| D. | he did not want to return to Rome |
| Answer» D. he did not want to return to Rome | |
| 170. |
Leonardo da Vinci (pronounced Vinchi) was one of the finest artists the world has ever known. He was a sculptor, architect, engineer and a pioneer of many scientific achievements. He was a genius whose many-sided talent has seldom, if ever, been matched in the history of the world.When Leonardo was eighteen, his father who was a lawyer, sent him to Florence to study painting under an artist named Verrocchio. Here he learned to make his own paints, prepare canvas, mix oils and to generally assist his master. He soon became a proficient painter. He had a vivid imagination and a great love of beauty.Leonardo soon became an independent artist. He used the backyard of his small house as a studio where he spent many hours sketching models in various poses. He practised endlessly to perfect his drawings of the human head, hands and body. At the same time, he took great interest in architecture and sculpture.At that time, Florence was the centre of Italian culture. A noble known as Lorenzo the Magnificent, who took a lively interest in arts and crafts, became Leonardo's patron and benefactor. He helped him to become well known in art circles.Leonardo was the first artist to fully appreciate the beauty of nature and the effect of light and shade. He refused to follow old, traditional rules and patterns and used his imagination and originality to create a new school of painting. He, however, did not stop there. He had an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. He not only studied the human body but also Animal anatomy, Ophthalmic (the science of the eyes), the Laws of muscular movements, and Botany. He was a pioneer in these sciences. His enquiring mind and desire to know the laws which govern everyday occurrences like the movement of waves and tides, opened up many fields of interest. Leonardo had not forgotten his love of music. He made a new kind of lute of silver which had a much sweeter sound than the lutes which were in use at that time. He loved to improvise or invent new tunes on the spur of the moment. He had an amazing ability to do things in new, original ways. He also liked to perfect whatever he did.In what way was Leonardo a rebel? |
| A. | He was the first to appreciate the nature. |
| B. | He refused to follow old, traditional rules. |
| C. | He had an unquenchable thirst. |
| D. | He made a new kind of lute. |
| Answer» C. He had an unquenchable thirst. | |
| 171. |
Leonardo da Vinci (pronounced Vinchi) was one of the finest artists the world has ever known. He was a sculptor, architect, engineer and a pioneer of many scientific achievements. He was a genius whose many-sided talent has seldom, if ever, been matched in the history of the world.When Leonardo was eighteen, his father who was a lawyer, sent him to Florence to study painting under an artist named Verrocchio. Here he learned to make his own paints, prepare canvas, mix oils and to generally assist his master. He soon became a proficient painter. He had a vivid imagination and a great love of beauty.Leonardo soon became an independent artist. He used the backyard of his small house as a studio where he spent many hours sketching models in various poses. He practised endlessly to perfect his drawings of the human head, hands and body. At the same time, he took great interest in architecture and sculpture.At that time, Florence was the centre of Italian culture. A noble known as Lorenzo the Magnificent, who took a lively interest in arts and crafts, became Leonardo's patron and benefactor. He helped him to become well known in art circles.Leonardo was the first artist to fully appreciate the beauty of nature and the effect of light and shade. He refused to follow old, traditional rules and patterns and used his imagination and originality to create a new school of painting. He, however, did not stop there. He had an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. He not only studied the human body but also Animal anatomy, Ophthalmic (the science of the eyes), the Laws of muscular movements, and Botany. He was a pioneer in these sciences. His enquiring mind and desire to know the laws which govern everyday occurrences like the movement of waves and tides, opened up many fields of interest. Leonardo had not forgotten his love of music. He made a new kind of lute of silver which had a much sweeter sound than the lutes which were in use at that time. He loved to improvise or invent new tunes on the spur of the moment. He had an amazing ability to do things in new, original ways. He also liked to perfect whatever he did.When Leonardo practised painting, he took interest in _______.also. |
| A. | engineering |
| B. | animal anatomy |
| C. | architecture and sculpture |
| D. | ophthalmics |
| Answer» D. ophthalmics | |
| 172. |
Leonardo da Vinci (pronounced Vinchi) was one of the finest artists the world has ever known. He was a sculptor, architect, engineer and a pioneer of many scientific achievements. He was a genius whose many-sided talent has seldom, if ever, been matched in the history of the world.When Leonardo was eighteen, his father who was a lawyer, sent him to Florence to study painting under an artist named Verrocchio. Here he learned to make his own paints, prepare canvas, mix oils and to generally assist his master. He soon became a proficient painter. He had a vivid imagination and a great love of beauty.Leonardo soon became an independent artist. He used the backyard of his small house as a studio where he spent many hours sketching models in various poses. He practised endlessly to perfect his drawings of the human head, hands and body. At the same time, he took great interest in architecture and sculpture.At that time, Florence was the centre of Italian culture. A noble known as Lorenzo the Magnificent, who took a lively interest in arts and crafts, became Leonardo's patron and benefactor. He helped him to become well known in art circles.Leonardo was the first artist to fully appreciate the beauty of nature and the effect of light and shade. He refused to follow old, traditional rules and patterns and used his imagination and originality to create a new school of painting. He, however, did not stop there. He had an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. He not only studied the human body but also Animal anatomy, Ophthalmic (the science of the eyes), the Laws of muscular movements, and Botany. He was a pioneer in these sciences. His enquiring mind and desire to know the laws which govern everyday occurrences like the movement of waves and tides, opened up many fields of interest. Leonardo had not forgotten his love of music. He made a new kind of lute of silver which had a much sweeter sound than the lutes which were in use at that time. He loved to improvise or invent new tunes on the spur of the moment. He had an amazing ability to do things in new, original ways. He also liked to perfect whatever he did.Leonardo da Vinci was a many-sided talented person whose genius can_______be matched in the history of the world. |
| A. | never |
| B. | often |
| C. | rarely |
| D. | always |
| Answer» D. always | |
| 173. |
Read the following passages and answer the questions that follow:By the time he was nine years old, Aftab Solanki weighed 49 kilos, nearly twice the normal weight for boys his age. His doting parents and neighbours considered him "healthy", often describing or calling Aftab "cute".His sluggishness and increasing appetite, his periodic breathlessness, occasional dizzy spells and pain in the knees were all dismissed as things that would disappear once he grew up. "But as his weight kept increasing, we became concerned and wanted to consult a good doctor," says Aftab's father Mohammed Ramzan Solanki.Kids like Aftab are part of a fast-growing national urban epidemic seen over the past few decades. It's an irony that despite there being more undernourished children in India than in any other country, we also have millions of obese and overweight urban school children. And experts say these obese children will one day face severe medical consequences. Compared to children of normal weight, obese ones face several times the risk for developing high blood pressure, respiratory complications, Type-2 diabetes (the most common form of disease) cardiovascular disease and cancer and indeed, much reduced life-spans."The medical consequences of obesity are seen at all ages, even among kids," says Dr. Vaman Khadilkar, consultant pediatric endocrinologist at Jehangir Hospital, Pune. "Our youngest Type-2 diabetic is six-year-old, while a hypertensive patient is just eight. High levels of cholesterol and triglycerides-both of which increase the risk of cardiovascular disease-are seen in children very frequently nowadays, unlike in the past. And we routinely see these high levels in obese children."Which word in the passage means laziness?' |
| A. | Dizzy |
| B. | Cardiovascular |
| C. | Hypertensive |
| D. | Sluggishness |
| Answer» E. | |
| 174. |
Read the following passages and answer the questions that follow:By the time he was nine years old, Aftab Solanki weighed 49 kilos, nearly twice the normal weight for boys his age. His doting parents and neighbours considered him "healthy", often describing or calling Aftab "cute".His sluggishness and increasing appetite, his periodic breathlessness, occasional dizzy spells and pain in the knees were all dismissed as things that would disappear once he grew up. "But as his weight kept increasing, we became concerned and wanted to consult a good doctor," says Aftab's father Mohammed Ramzan Solanki.Kids like Aftab are part of a fast-growing national urban epidemic seen over the past few decades. It's an irony that despite there being more undernourished children in India than in any other country, we also have millions of obese and overweight urban school children. And experts say these obese children will one day face severe medical consequences. Compared to children of normal weight, obese ones face several times the risk for developing high blood pressure, respiratory complications, Type-2 diabetes (the most common form of disease) cardiovascular disease and cancer and indeed, much reduced life-spans."The medical consequences of obesity are seen at all ages, even among kids," says Dr. Vaman Khadilkar, consultant pediatric endocrinologist at Jehangir Hospital, Pune. "Our youngest Type-2 diabetic is six-year-old, while a hypertensive patient is just eight. High levels of cholesterol and triglycerides-both of which increase the risk of cardiovascular disease-are seen in children very frequently nowadays, unlike in the past. And we routinely see these high levels in obese children."A six-year-old Type-2 diabetic proves that _______at all ages. |
| A. | diabetes can attack |
| B. | diabetes can't attack |
| C. | the medical consequences of obesity are seen |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 175. |
Read the following passages and answer the questions that follow:By the time he was nine years old, Aftab Solanki weighed 49 kilos, nearly twice the normal weight for boys his age. His doting parents and neighbours considered him "healthy", often describing or calling Aftab "cute".His sluggishness and increasing appetite, his periodic breathlessness, occasional dizzy spells and pain in the knees were all dismissed as things that would disappear once he grew up. "But as his weight kept increasing, we became concerned and wanted to consult a good doctor," says Aftab's father Mohammed Ramzan Solanki.Kids like Aftab are part of a fast-growing national urban epidemic seen over the past few decades. It's an irony that despite there being more undernourished children in India than in any other country, we also have millions of obese and overweight urban school children. And experts say these obese children will one day face severe medical consequences. Compared to children of normal weight, obese ones face several times the risk for developing high blood pressure, respiratory complications, Type-2 diabetes (the most common form of disease) cardiovascular disease and cancer and indeed, much reduced life-spans."The medical consequences of obesity are seen at all ages, even among kids," says Dr. Vaman Khadilkar, consultant pediatric endocrinologist at Jehangir Hospital, Pune. "Our youngest Type-2 diabetic is six-year-old, while a hypertensive patient is just eight. High levels of cholesterol and triglycerides-both of which increase the risk of cardiovascular disease-are seen in children very frequently nowadays, unlike in the past. And we routinely see these high levels in obese children."What is the irony about the number of obese children in India? |
| A. | India has millions of obese and overweight urban school children. |
| B. | India has the largest number of undernourished children along with millions of obese urban school children. |
| C. | India has more undernourished than obese children. |
| D. | None of these. |
| Answer» C. India has more undernourished than obese children. | |
| 176. |
Library is a house of books. We can find so many books in the library. It has chairs and tables. We can sit and read there. We should not talk in the library. A person who works in the library is called a librarian. The librarian gives us information about books. The library is very useful. The librarian gives us ________ about books. |
| A. | informatoin |
| B. | informatin |
| C. | information |
| D. | infornatiom |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. infornatiom | |
| 177. |
Library is a house of books. We can find so many books in the library. It has chairs and tables. We can sit and read there. We should not talk in the library. A person who works in the library is called a librarian. The librarian gives us information about books. The library is very useful. We should not _____ in the library. |
| A. | read |
| B. | talk |
| C. | shout |
| D. | Both [a] and [c] |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» E. None of these | |
| 178. |
Library is a house of books. We can find so many books in the library. It has chairs and tables. We can sit and read there. We should not talk in the library. A person who works in the library is called a librarian. The librarian gives us information about books. The library is very useful.Who works in the library? |
| A. | Lirbarian |
| B. | Librarian |
| C. | Librarain |
| D. | Libararin |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Librarain | |
| 179. |
Games are an important part of our lives. They keep us fit. If our body is fit, we can work more. On the contrary, if we do not play our brain becomes dull. Also, we know that all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. So, we must go out to play, run around, and exercise at least once a day. This way, we can be more enthusiastic, playful and healthy. We must exercise at least _______ a day. |
| A. | once |
| B. | twice |
| C. | thrice |
| D. | one |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. twice | |
| 180. |
Games are an important part of our lives. They keep us fit. If our body is fit, we can work more. On the contrary, if we do not play our brain becomes dull. Also, we know that all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. So, we must go out to play, run around, and exercise at least once a day. This way, we can be more enthusiastic, playful and healthy. All work and no play makes _______ a dull boy. |
| A. | Jacques |
| B. | Jackle |
| C. | Jack |
| D. | Joy |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. Joy | |
| 181. |
Games are an important part of our lives. They keep us fit. If our body is fit, we can work more. On the contrary, if we do not play our brain becomes dull. Also, we know that all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. So, we must go out to play, run around, and exercise at least once a day. This way, we can be more enthusiastic, playful and healthy. If we do not play, our brain: |
| A. | becomes dull |
| B. | becomes active |
| C. | Both [a] and [b] |
| D. | All of these |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. becomes active | |
| 182. |
Cat is a small animal. It looks like a tiger. A cat has four legs, sharp claws, teeth, and very soft hair. It has very bright eyes and it can see in the dark. The baby of a cat is called a kitten. It likes to eat fish and drink milk. Cat loves to play with a ball. Children love to play with cats and keep them as pets. A cat has pointed _____. |
| A. | eyes |
| B. | hands |
| C. | legs |
| D. | claws |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» E. None of these | |
| 183. |
Cat is a small animal. It looks like a tiger. A cat has four legs, sharp claws, teeth, and very soft hair. It has very bright eyes and it can see in the dark. The baby of a cat is called a kitten. It likes to eat fish and drink milk. Cat loves to play with a ball. Children love to play with cats and keep them as pets. A cat looks like a: |
| A. | Tiger |
| B. | Mouse |
| C. | Snake |
| D. | Elephant |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Mouse | |
| 184. |
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow by ticking the correct options.Pandas are very big, and they look like teddy bears. They are black and white in colour. When baby pandas are born, they are pink in colour. Pandas live in the forests of China. Pandas become so big because they eat a lot. They eat for ten to sixteen hours a day Pandas love to eat bamboo. They also eat sugarcane, fruits, vegetables, stems, leaves, and meat. When pandas do not eat, they sleep and play.When baby pandas are born, they are _______ in colour. |
| A. | red |
| B. | black |
| C. | white |
| D. | pink |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» E. None of these | |
| 185. |
Wonders are a part of our life. Any moment can bring us wonders. Colours, birds, rainbows, trees, and oceans are all wonders. Wonders are like surprises that make us amazed. A great saint once said, "Turn all your questions into wonders!" Wonders can bring one back to the present moment. So, whenever we are sad, we must wonder and once again we would become happy.Whenever one is sad one must: |
| A. | Question |
| B. | Answer |
| C. | Wonder |
| D. | Cry |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. Cry | |
| 186. |
Wonders are a part of our life. Any moment can bring us wonders. Colours, birds, rainbows, trees, and oceans are all wonders. Wonders are like surprises that make us amazed. A great saint once said, "Turn all your questions into wonders!" Wonders can bring one back to the present moment. So, whenever we are sad, we must wonder and once again we would become happy.Wonders are: |
| A. | surprises. |
| B. | thoughts. |
| C. | imagination. |
| D. | Both [b] and [c] |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. thoughts. | |
| 187. |
Wonders are a part of our life. Any moment can bring us wonders. Colours, birds, rainbows, trees, and oceans are all wonders. Wonders are like surprises that make us amazed. A great saint once said, "Turn all your questions into wonders!" Wonders can bring one back to the present moment. So, whenever we are sad, we must wonder and once again we would become happy.The saint says to turn: |
| A. | questions into wonders. |
| B. | wonders into questions. |
| C. | to interconvert questions and wonders. |
| D. | questions and wonders to a full stop. |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. wonders into questions. | |
| 188. |
Home-made food is the best for us. Our mother cooks them for us with love. That is why the food is so testy. Home-made food is also healthy. Food available outside is not always good for our health. Such food mostly contains unpleasant contents that adversely affect our system. Junk food and cold drinks are just two among many which are harmful for us. So, one must avoid unnecessary consumption of such food items. Home-made food is: |
| A. | Healthy |
| B. | Unhealthy |
| C. | Not always good |
| D. | All of these |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Unhealthy | |
| 189. |
All the animals on our planet form a significant part of our existence. They add to the variety and the beauty. Also, they entertain us by their presence. The. National Geographic Channel in the television shows us many animals that have been otherwise unknown to us. Children love animals more. They see life in all the creatures. That is why children, are always happy to see animals. Children: |
| A. | see life in all the creatures. |
| B. | see life in some creatures. |
| C. | see life in few creatures. |
| D. | All of these |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. see life in some creatures. | |
| 190. |
All the animals on our planet form a significant part of our existence. They add to the variety and the beauty. Also, they entertain us by their presence. The. National Geographic Channel in the television shows us many animals that have been otherwise unknown to us. Children love animals more. They see life in all the creatures. That is why children, are always happy to see animals. By their presence, animals: |
| A. | sometimes irritate us. |
| B. | enhance our knowledge« |
| C. | entertain us. |
| D. | play with us. |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. play with us. | |