Quiz about Comprehension (Prose and Poetry)

Question 1

DIRECTIONS Read the following poem carefully and choose the correct option to answer the questions that follow.POEM - 1I lay in sorrow deep distressedMy grief a proud man heard;His looks were cold he gave me goldBut not a kindly word.My sorrow passed-I paid him backThe gold he gave to me;Then stood erect and spoke my thanksAnd blessed his Charity.I lay in want in grief and pahiA poor man passed my way;He bound my head he gave me breadHe watched me night and day.How shall I pay him back againFor all he did to meOh gold is great but greater farIs heavenly Sympathy!How did the poor man take care of the poet?

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Question 2

DIRECTIONS Read the following passage and answer the questions that followsPASSAGE - 5Early religion of the Aryans was very simple?both to understand and to practice. But gradually it became quite complex. The inherent truth vanished giving place to empty rituals in place of the purity of heart and conduct.Religious practices had become not only complex but also very costly. The introduction of animal sacrifice in the yajnas further alienated the people. They craved for a simple religion devoid of high expenses and animal sacrifice.Not only this the early Vedic religion lost its purity and simplicity and common people began to believe in charms spells and magic. People lost faith in such a religion and yearned for a simple religion.Sanskrit the language of the Vedic texts was now no longer within the comprehension of the common people. Hence a revolt was simmering against the use of Sanskrit and for the adoption of simple language. The simple Varna system had degenerated into a rigid caste system. The high caste Hindus developed hatred for the low caste people most of whom were branded as Shudras or untouchables who were subjected to abject humiliation suffering and misery. They were even not allowed to draw water from the public wells or to visit temples.It was during this period of religious degeneration and social persecution of the common people that two great teachers Mahavira Vardhamana and Gautama the Buddha preached them the path of love kindness and piety. They denounced the rigidity of the caste system and condemned the practice of untouchability.Practice of untouchability was condemned by-

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Question 3

DIRECTIONS Read the following passage and answer the questions that follows PASSAGE - 5 Early religion of the Aryans was very simple?both to understand and to practice. But gradually it became quite complex. The inherent truth vanished giving place to empty rituals in place of the purity of heart and conduct. Religious practices had become not only complex but also very costly. The introduction of animal sacrifice in the yajnas further alienated the people. They craved for a simple religion devoid of high expenses and animal sacrifice. Not only this the early Vedic religion lost its purity and simplicity and common people began to believe in charms spells and magic. People lost faith in such a religion and yearned for a simple religion. Sanskrit the language of the Vedic texts was now no longer within the comprehension of the common people. Hence a revolt was simmering against the use of Sanskrit and for the adoption of simple language. The simple Varna system had degenerated into a rigid caste system. The high caste Hindus developed hatred for the low caste people most of whom were branded as Shudras or untouchables who were subjected to abject humiliation suffering and misery. They were even not allowed to draw water from the public wells or to visit temples. It was during this period of religious degeneration and social persecution of the common people that two great teachers Mahavira Vardhamana and Gautama the Buddha preached them the path of love kindness and piety. They denounced the rigidity of the caste system and condemned the practice of untouchability. How Shudras were treated during Vedic period?

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Question 4

DIRECTIONS Read the following passage and answer the questions that follows PASSAGE - 4 Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was the greatest leader of modem India. He was a great political worker. He was born on October 2 1869 at Porbandar in Kathiawar. His father Karamchand Gandhi was the Diwan of the Kathiawar state. The young Gandhi was an ordinary boy. He was married at the age of thirteen. After passing the matriculation examination in India he went to England for higher studies and came back as a barrister. Gandhiji started his public life in Africa where he went as a lawyer to plead the case of a Parsi firm. There he started Satyagraha against the policy of racial discrimination followed by the South African government. He succeeded in his mission there. He returned India in 1915 and joined the National Congress and soon became one of its greatest leaders. He dominated the Indian politics from 1919 to 1947. This period is rightly called the Gandhian Era in the history of India. He led the national movement during this period gave it a new turn character and meaning of a movement. What do you mean by the term racial discrimination?

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Question 5

DIRECTIONS Read the following passage and answer the questions that followsPASSAGE - 4Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was the greatest leader of modem India. He was a great political worker. He was born on October 2 1869 at Porbandar in Kathiawar. His father Karamchand Gandhi was the Diwan of the Kathiawar state. The young Gandhi was an ordinary boy. He was married at the age of thirteen. After passing the matriculation examination in India he went to England for higher studies and came back as a barrister.Gandhiji started his public life in Africa where he went as a lawyer to plead the case of a Parsi firm. There he started Satyagraha against the policy of racial discrimination followed by the South African government. He succeeded in his mission there. He returned India in 1915 and joined the National Congress and soon became one of its greatest leaders. He dominated the Indian politics from 1919 to 1947. This period is rightly called the Gandhian Era in the history of India. He led the national movement during this period gave it a new turn character and meaning of a movement.For the first time where did Mahatma Gandhi start his Satyagraha movement?

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Question 6

DIRECTIONS Read the following passage and answer the questions that follows PASSAGE - 4 Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was the greatest leader of modem India. He was a great political worker. He was born on October 2 1869 at Porbandar in Kathiawar. His father Karamchand Gandhi was the Diwan of the Kathiawar state. The young Gandhi was an ordinary boy. He was married at the age of thirteen. After passing the matriculation examination in India he went to England for higher studies and came back as a barrister. Gandhiji started his public life in Africa where he went as a lawyer to plead the case of a Parsi firm. There he started Satyagraha against the policy of racial discrimination followed by the South African government. He succeeded in his mission there. He returned India in 1915 and joined the National Congress and soon became one of its greatest leaders. He dominated the Indian politics from 1919 to 1947. This period is rightly called the Gandhian Era in the history of India. He led the national movement during this period gave it a new turn character and meaning of a movement. After getting higher studies Mahatma Gandhi became a ?

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Question 7

DIRECTIONS Read the following passage and answer the questions that follows PASSAGE - 3 The Indian women won the inaugural Asian Cricket Councils Women T-20 Asia Cup beating Pakistan by 18 runs in the final on October 31 2012 in Guangzhou. Indias decision to bat first seemed to have misfired when the team was restricted to 81 runs. Indias Poonam Raut scored 25 runs and helped for take team to a modest score. But Indian bowlers did a great job and dismissed Pakistan to 63 in 19.1 overs. Indias Archana Das and N. Niranjana took two wickets each to set up Indias title win. The word inaugural has been used in the above passage which describes about

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Question 8

DIRECTIONS Read the following passage and answer the questions that follows PASSAGE - 2 Delhi Dec. 23rd In what may be called another ghastly accident two school boys Ashish and Binu were brutally mowed down by a blueline bus operating in the Trilok Puri area. The boys who were on their way back home from school were walking down the road when a speeding bus which had s verved from the opposite side ran over the two boys. The boys died instantly. The crowd on the busy road immediately reacted and prevented the bus driver from making his escape. The angry mob pulled him out and beat him brutally. He is languishing in a hospital. Meanwhile an FIR has been lodged with the local police station. The bus has been impounded and the drivers licence too has been confiscated. The SP Traffic has ordered an enquiry against the driver and the owner of the bus. The parents of the two boys are inconsolable. whereas large violent crowd is called mob FIR stands for

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Question 9

DIRECTIONS Read the following passage and answer the questions that follows PASSAGE - 2 Delhi Dec. 23rd In what may be called another ghastly accident two school boys Ashish and Binu were brutally mowed down by a blueline bus operating in the Trilok Puri area. The boys who were on their way back home from school were walking down the road when a speeding bus which had s verved from the opposite side ran over the two boys. The boys died instantly. The crowd on the busy road immediately reacted and prevented the bus driver from making his escape. The angry mob pulled him out and beat him brutally. He is languishing in a hospital. Meanwhile an FIR has been lodged with the local police station. The bus has been impounded and the drivers licence too has been confiscated. The SP Traffic has ordered an enquiry against the driver and the owner of the bus. The parents of the two boys are inconsolable. Confiscation of Drivers licence was whether a good decision or bad decision?

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Question 10

DIRECTIONS Read the following passage and answer the questions that follows PASSAGE - 2 Delhi Dec. 23rd In what may be called another ghastly accident two school boys Ashish and Binu were brutally mowed down by a blueline bus operating in the Trilok Puri area. The boys who were on their way back home from school were walking down the road when a speeding bus which had s verved from the opposite side ran over the two boys. The boys died instantly. The crowd on the busy road immediately reacted and prevented the bus driver from making his escape. The angry mob pulled him out and beat him brutally. He is languishing in a hospital. Meanwhile an FIR has been lodged with the local police station. The bus has been impounded and the drivers licence too has been confiscated. The SP Traffic has ordered an enquiry against the driver and the owner of the bus. The parents of the two boys are inconsolable. Why did people appear to be against the driver?

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Question 11

One day a farmers donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally he decided since the animal was old and the well needed to be covered up anyway it just wasnt worth it to retrieve the donkey. So the farmer invited all his neighbours to come over and help him. They all grabbed shovels and began to shovel dirt into the well. All the other farm animals were very upset about this because the donkey was their friend. But they discovered there was nothing they could do to help him. At first when the donkey realised what was happening he cried horribly. Then to everyones amazement he quieted down. A few shovel loads later the farmer finally looked down the well and was astonished at what he saw.With every shovel of dirt that hit his back the donkey was doing something amazing. He would shake it off and take a step up on the dirt as it piled up. As the farmers neighbours continued to shovel dirt on top of the animal he would shake it off and take a step up. Pretty soon everyone was amazed as the donkey stepped up over the edge of the well and trotted off!Moral Life is going to shovel dirt on you all kinds of dirt. But each trouble can be a stepping stone. What happens to you isnt nearly as important as how you react to it. We can get out of the deepest wells just by not giving up!What can be learnt from the story?

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Question 12

One day a farmers donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally he decided since the animal was old and the well needed to be covered up anyway it just wasnt worth it to retrieve the donkey. So the farmer invited all his neighbours to come over and help him. They all grabbed shovels and began to shovel dirt into the well. All the other farm animals were very upset about this because the donkey was their friend. But they discovered there was nothing they could do to help him. At first when the donkey realised what was happening he cried horribly. Then to everyones amazement he quieted down. A few shovel loads later the farmer finally looked down the well and was astonished at what he saw.With every shovel of dirt that hit his back the donkey was doing something amazing. He would shake it off and take a step up on the dirt as it piled up. As the farmers neighbours continued to shovel dirt on top of the animal he would shake it off and take a step up. Pretty soon everyone was amazed as the donkey stepped up over the edge of the well and trotted off!Moral Life is going to shovel dirt on you all kinds of dirt. But each trouble can be a stepping stone. What happens to you isnt nearly as important as how you react to it. We can get out of the deepest wells just by not giving up!What amazing scene did the farmer see?

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Question 13

Direction Read the passage carefully and answer the questions from the options given below The King and his new clothes Once upon a time there was a king called Sudarshan. He was very fond of getting new clothes for himself. He used to get them stitched and try them as soon as the tailor handed them to him. He was so fond of wearing new clothes that he used to leave the court immediately whenever the tailor called for him to try his new clothes. It was a popular saying that when one could not see the emperor anywhere he could be found in his dressing room. He had so many clothes because of this hobby of his. His cupboards were full of clothes. He always ordered the best of clothes for himself. What were his cupboards full of?

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Question 14

One day a farmers donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally he decided since the animal was old and the well needed to be covered up anyway it just wasnt worth it to retrieve the donkey. So the farmer invited all his neighbours to come over and help him. They all grabbed shovels and began to shovel dirt into the well. All the other farm animals were very upset about this because the donkey was their friend. But they discovered there was nothing they could do to help him. At first when the donkey realised what was happening he cried horribly. Then to everyones amazement he quieted down. A few shovel loads later the farmer finally looked down the well and was astonished at what he saw.With every shovel of dirt that hit his back the donkey was doing something amazing. He would shake it off and take a step up on the dirt as it piled up. As the farmers neighbours continued to shovel dirt on top of the animal he would shake it off and take a step up. Pretty soon everyone was amazed as the donkey stepped up over the edge of the well and trotted off!Moral Life is going to shovel dirt on you all kinds of dirt. But each trouble can be a stepping stone. What happens to you isnt nearly as important as how you react to it. We can get out of the deepest wells just by not giving up!The other farm animals were upset because _____.

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Question 15

The Frog and the OxA frog decided to become as big as an ox.So it began to breathe in and in and every time it swallowed more air it did in fact become bigger. But it soon began to tire of its efforts.Am I big enough yet? it asked hopefully to its many watching companions.Then they had another look at the ox and shook their heads No a bit more.So the ambitious frog kept on puffing itself up and up...........until it burst like a balloon!Do not make fool of yourself to make others merry.What did it do to become bigger?

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Question 16

POEM - 2 I Build Walls I build walls Walls that protect Walls that shield Walls that say I shall not yield Or reveal Who I am or how I feel. I build walls Walls that hide Walls that cover whats inside Walls that stare or smile or look away Silent lies Walls that even block my eyes From the tears I might have cried. I build walls Walls that never let me Truly touch Those I love so very much Walls that need to fall 1 Walls meant to be fortresses Are prisons after all. When walls act as a protection they

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Question 17

DIRECTION Read the following passages below and choose the correct answers from the options. PASSAGE - 4 There is a famous expression in English Stop the world I want to get off! This expression refers to a feeling of panic or stress that makes a person want to stop whatever they are doing try to relax and become calm again. Stress means pressure or tension. It is one of the most common causes of health problems in modern life. Too much stress results in physical emotional and mental health problems. There are numerous physical effects of stress. Stress can affect the heart. It can increase the pulse rate make the heart miss beats and can cause high blood pressure. Stress can affect the respiratory system. It can lead to asthma. It can cause a person to breathe too fast resulting in a loss of important carbon dioxide. Stress can affect the stomach. It can cause stomach aches and problems digesting food. These are only a few examples of the wide range of illnesses and symptoms resulting from stress. Emotions are also easily affected by stress. People suffering from stress often feel anxious. They may have panic attacks. They may feel tired all the time. When people are under stress they often overreact to little problems. For example a normally gentle parent under a lot of stress at work may yell at a child for dropping a glass of juice. Stress can make people angry moody or nervous. Long-term stress can lead to a variety of serious mental illnesses. Depression an extreme feeling of sadness and hopelessness can be the result of continued and increasing stress. Alcoholism and other addictions often develop as a result of overuse of alcohol or drugs to try to relieve stress. Eating disorders such as anorexia are sometimes caused by stress and are often made worse by stress. If stress is allowed to continue then ones mental health is put at risk. It is obvious that stress is a serious problem. It attacks the body. It affects the emotions. Untreated it may eventually result in mental illness. Stress has a great influence on the health and well-being of our bodies our feelings and our minds. So reduce stress stop the world and rest for a while. Choose all of the odd answer that cannot complete this sentence Stress can affect the respiratory system by _____

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Question 18

DIRECTIONS Read the poems carefully and answer the questions that follow. POEM - 1 Up into the cherry tree Who should climb but little me? I held the trunk with both my hands And looked abroad in foreign lands. I saw the next door garden lie Adorned with flowers before my eye And many pleasant places more That I had never seen before. I saw the dimpling river pass And be the skys blue looking-glass; The dusty roads go up and down With people tramping in to town. If I could find a higher tree Farther and farther I should see To where the grown-up river slips Into the sea among the ships To where the roads on either hand Lead onward into fairy land Where all the children dine at five And all the playthings come alive. The expression in the second line little me means

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Question 19

DIRECTION Read the following passages below and choose the correct answers from the options. PASSAGE - 3 A local man staying on the top of the floor of an old wooden house was awakened at midnight by fire. Losing his way in the smoke-filled passage he missed the stairway and went into another room. He picked a bundle to protect his face from fire and immediately fell through the floor below where he managed to escape through a clear doorway. The bundle proved to be the baby of the Mayors wife. The hero was congratulated. The man was called hero because he

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Question 20

DIRECTIONS (Qs. 6to 10) Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow byselecting the most appropriate option. He has reservationson the treatment of dance in Indian films but given a chance to work on hisown terms legendary Kathak Dancer Pandit Birju Maharaj would like to work morein Bollywood. The 75-year-old tells us In my opinion dance isadulterated in Bollywood. To make it more dramatic the dancers are asked to performin an exaggerated manner. That makes any kind of dance impure especiallyclassical dance. Id like to work more in Hindi films provided my dance is nottampered with.The Kathak maestrotells us that over the years hes been highly impressed with how some female actorshave showcased classical dance on screen. On being asked on how he sees thepassion for dance among youngsters in the country Birju Maharaj saysI see that theyoung generation is divided in their response to classical dance. But in all myinteractions with the younger lot I have been impressed. These children havesuch amazing presence of mind listening and learning while I talk and teachthem. It is often said that classical dance doesnt receive due creditbut the man who is an authority on the subject thinks Delhi receives the art well.I feel that classical dance might not be on a rise in popularity but Ihave always been overwhelmed by the response that I have received in Delhi. Myperformances have always been applauded by packed houses in the Capitalhe opines. The information presented here about Birju Maharaj can be found in aan

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Question 21

A. Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow NAUGHTY BOY Alok was a naughty boy. He liked playing tricks on others. One day he took a bunch of bananas and peeled them. He threw the skins out of his bedroom window. When a man walked by he slipped on the banana skin. The man hit his head on the road. The boy laughed. Alok laughed at the man on the road because the man ___.

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Question 22

A. Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow NAUGHTY BOY Alok was a naughty boy. He liked playing tricks on others. One day he took a bunch of bananas and peeled them. He threw the skins out of his bedroom window. When a man walked by he slipped on the banana skin. The man hit his head on the road. The boy laughed. He threw the ___ out of the window

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Question 23

A. Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow NAUGHTY BOY Alok was a naughty boy. He liked playing tricks on others. One day he took a bunch of bananas and peeled them. He threw the skins out of his bedroom window. When a man walked by he slipped on the banana skin. The man hit his head on the road. The boy laughed. Alok liked_____.

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Question 24

DIRECTIONS Read the following poem carefully and choose the correct option to answer the questions that follow. POEM - 2 The grass so little has to do A sphere of simple green With only butterflies to brood And bees to entertain And stir all day to pretty tunes The breezes fetch along And hold the sunshine in its lap And bow to everything; And thread the dews all night like pearls And make itself so fine ? A duchess were too common For such a noticing. And even when it dies to pass In odors so divine As lowly spices gone to sleep Or amulets of pine. And then to dwell in sovereign barns And dream the days away ? The grass so little has to do I wish I were the hay! How many stanzas are in this poem?

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Question 25

DIRECTION Read the following passages below and choose the correct answers from the options. PASSAGE - 2 We started pitching the highest camp that has been ever made. Everything took five times as long as it would have taken in the place where there was enough air to breathe; but at last we got tent up and when we crawled in it was not too bad. There was only a light wind and inside it was not too cold for us to take off our gloves. At night most climbers take off their boots; but I prefer to keep them on. Hilary on the other hand took his off and lain them next to his sleeping bag. They took a long time to finish the work because

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Question 26

Directions Read the passage carefully and answer the questions from the options given below One day while teaching in the class the teacher told the children to do a good deed every day. The children listened to the teacher very carefully and decided to do what she said. Next day four children came to the teacher and said Maam we have done a good deed today. The teacher was very happy. She asked them What did you do? They said Maam we helped one old woman cross the road. The teacher was surprised and asked Why did it take four of you to make her cross the road? They said Maam she didnt want to cross the road. We had to force her. How many children went to the teacher next day?

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Question 27

DIRECTIONS Read the following poem carefully and choose the correct option to answer the questions that follow. POEM - 2 The grass so little has to do A sphere of simple green With only butterflies to brood And bees to entertain And stir all day to pretty tunes The breezes fetch along And hold the sunshine in its lap And bow to everything; And thread the dews all night like pearls And make itself so fine ? A duchess were too common For such a noticing. And even when it dies to pass In odors so divine As lowly spices gone to sleep Or amulets of pine. And then to dwell in sovereign barns And dream the days away ? The grass so little has to do I wish I were the hay! Why does the speaker say she wants to be the hay (or grass)?

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Question 28

DIRECTIONS Read the following passage and answer the questions that follows PASSAGE - 1 The National Festivals like the Independence Day the Republic Day and the Gandhi Jayanti play a great part in promoting national integration. In these festivals people belonging to all religions castes creeds colours and sexes take part equally and commonly. As such they are swayed by the common feeling of unity. Similarly the National Symbols like the National Flag the National Anthem and the National Emblem act as a great binding force. They bind us as one nation and one country. In times of rejoicing as well as in times of crises they act as strong bonds to unite people belonging to different corners of the country. Any disrespect shown to them is regarded as disrespect to the entire nation. Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on

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Question 29

Read the following passages and answer the questions that follow Daffodils the trumpet-shaped flowers bloom during the spring. In fact daffodils are the first sign of spring and they symbolize rebirth new beginnings and friendship. It is the flower of those born in March. Daffodils are native to the Mediterranean region but are cultivated all over the world. The flower is called Nargis in Hindi perhaps because of its association with the egotistical Greek God Narcissus. Legend has it that Narcissus fell in love with his own image in a pool of water. He was so enamoured by his own image that he fell into the water and drowned. The flower also called Narcissus grew where he died. This led to it becoming a symbol of unrequited love. A gift of daffodil flowers is believed to ensure happiness. It is a common decoration flower during the Chinese New Year. Feng Shui experts believe that if a daffodil bulb blooms during the New Year it will bring good luck to your home. The flowers have been viewed as symbols of Christs resurrection and the promise of eternal life. In Wales it is a symbol of the patron saint David. Daffodil bulbs because of their astringent properties are pounded and made into a paste to be applied to wounds. Pharma companies use daffodil extracts to make drugs that are used to treat Alzheimers and Polio. Feng Shui experts believe that the ______ of daffodils during the New Year brings good luck.

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Question 30

Read the following stories and answer the questions that followA donkey and a rooster lived peaceably together in the farmyard One day a hungry lion passed by. His eyes brightened at the sight of the plump donkey and he thought of the fine meal in store for him. But just as the lion was about to pounce on the donkey the rooster began to crow. Now it is said there is nothing a lion hates more than the sound of a cock-a-doodle-doo. Perhaps it is true for the lion turned and fled at the sound of the roosters crowing.The donkey laughed Why the lion is a coward! The mighty king of beasts runs from a rooster. And the donkey felt so bold that he began to chase the lion. He had not gone very far however when the lion turned with a great roar he leapt upon the donkey.The rooster watching from the farmyard said sadly Alas! My poor friend did not realize what he could or could not do.False confidence often leads to misfortune.Which word in the passage mean jumped?

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Question 31

Read the following stories and answer the questions that followA donkey and a rooster lived peaceably together in the farmyard One day a hungry lion passed by. His eyes brightened at the sight of the plump donkey and he thought of the fine meal in store for him. But just as the lion was about to pounce on the donkey the rooster began to crow. Now it is said there is nothing a lion hates more than the sound of a cock-a-doodle-doo. Perhaps it is true for the lion turned and fled at the sound of the roosters crowing.The donkey laughed Why the lion is a coward! The mighty king of beasts runs from a rooster. And the donkey felt so bold that he began to chase the lion. He had not gone very far however when the lion turned with a great roar he leapt upon the donkey.The rooster watching from the farmyard said sadly Alas! My poor friend did not realize what he could or could not do.False confidence often leads to misfortune.The rooster became sad in the end because _____.

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Question 32

Read the following stories and answer the questions that followA donkey and a rooster lived peaceably together in the farmyard One day a hungry lion passed by. His eyes brightened at the sight of the plump donkey and he thought of the fine meal in store for him. But just as the lion was about to pounce on the donkey the rooster began to crow. Now it is said there is nothing a lion hates more than the sound of a cock-a-doodle-doo. Perhaps it is true for the lion turned and fled at the sound of the roosters crowing.The donkey laughed Why the lion is a coward! The mighty king of beasts runs from a rooster. And the donkey felt so bold that he began to chase the lion. He had not gone very far however when the lion turned with a great roar he leapt upon the donkey.The rooster watching from the farmyard said sadly Alas! My poor friend did not realize what he could or could not do.False confidence often leads to misfortune.Why did the donkey chase the lion?

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Question 33

Read the following stories and poetry and answer the questions choosing the most appropriate option 1. King without wits All the animals of the forest gathered to elect their new king. They chose the monkey because they were amused by his antics. The fox was very disappointed at not being chosen and waited for a chance to get it. One day he found a piece of meat on a path. He realised at once it was the bait for a trap. But off he went to the monkey and offered to show him where it was as a sign of his loyalty. The monkey king at once fell into the trap and the fox burst out laughing. With so few wits you cannot even rule yourself; let alone animals. Why was the fox disappointed? The fox was disappointed because ___.

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Question 34

Directions Read the information sheet carefully and answer the questions from the options given below Hello everyone Come lets celebrate Yashs [5^th]birthday On the 24th of April At 430 Pm At 17 Lawrence Road. RSVP Mr.P. Kapoor (Father) Telephone no.1199330 When is the birthday?

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Question 35

DIRECTIONS (Qs. 35- 39) Read the following passages and answer the questions that follow. PASSAGE - 1 Rupert was born andraised in the vast open interior of the Australian continent.His only unpleasantchildhood memory was when he was separated from his mother and brought in withmany other young horses of his age and branded with a hot iron. The pain wasonly momentary. But the mark ... 2GD20 ... remained on his nearside shoulderfor the rest of his life. The brand indicated that Ruperts birthplace wasGordon Downs Station in the Australian state of Queensland. It was shortly afterthis experience that Rupert was driven to the coast and then put on board aship and sent to India. Rupert had been selected to be a cavalry horse in theIndian Army.Rupert was amagnificent looking horse and he performed his duties extremely well. He wasclever brave strong and fast; and he also had wonderful stamina.On one occasion theheir to the British throne - the Prince of Wales - was visiting India when hesaw Rupert. The Prince was so taken by this beautiful black cavalry horse thathe was determined to buy him which he did. And he sent him to England by ship.Eventually thePrince of Wales became King of England and Emperor of India. For the rest ofhis life Rupert remained the Kings favorite charger and lived in the RoyalStables in London.What a story Rupertcould have told had he been able to write it down! Which word from the second paragraph indicates that the pain from Ruperts branding was short-lived?

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Question 36

DIRECTIONS Read the following poem carefully and choose the correct option to answer the questions that follow. POEM - 1 I lay in sorrow deep distressed My grief a proud man heard; His looks were cold he gave me gold But not a kindly word. My sorrow passed?I paid him back The gold he gave to me; Then stood erect and spoke my thanks And blessed his Charity. I lay in want in grief and pahi A poor man passed my way; He bound my head he gave me bread He watched me night and day. How shall I pay him back again For all he did to me Oh gold is great but greater far Is heavenly Sympathy! How did the proud man help the poet when he was in deep distresses?

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Question 37

Directions Read the poem carefully and answer the questions from the options given below RAINY DAY Rain drops fall down Water everywhere in the town All the Children come out And enjoy the rainy day In the puddles they will play They make paper boats That sail in the water Collected everywhere. What is a puddle?

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Question 38

Read the poem carefully and answer the questions that followThe Coromandel FishersRise brothers rise; the wakening skies pray to the morning lightThe wind lies asleep in the arms of the dawn like a child that has cried all night.Come let us gather our nets from the shore and set our catamarans freeTo capture the leaping wealth of the tide for we are the kings of the sea!No longer delay let us hasten away in the track of the seagulls callThe sea is our mother the cloud is our brother the waves are our comrades all.What though we toss at the fall of the sun where the hand of the sea-god drives?He who holds the storm by the hair will hide in his breast our lives.Sweet is the shade of the coconut glade and the scent of the mango groveAnd sweet are the sands at the full o the moon with the sound of the voices we love;But sweeter o brothers the kiss of the spray and the dance of the wild foams glee;Row brothers row to the edge of the verge where the low sky mates with the sea.How does the wind sleep?

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Question 39

Read the poem carefully and answer the questions that followThe Coromandel FishersRise brothers rise; the wakening skies pray to the morning lightThe wind lies asleep in the arms of the dawn like a child that has cried all night.Come let us gather our nets from the shore and set our catamarans freeTo capture the leaping wealth of the tide for we are the kings of the sea!No longer delay let us hasten away in the track of the seagulls callThe sea is our mother the cloud is our brother the waves are our comrades all.What though we toss at the fall of the sun where the hand of the sea-god drives?He who holds the storm by the hair will hide in his breast our lives.Sweet is the shade of the coconut glade and the scent of the mango groveAnd sweet are the sands at the full o the moon with the sound of the voices we love;But sweeter o brothers the kiss of the spray and the dance of the wild foams glee;Row brothers row to the edge of the verge where the low sky mates with the sea.The word comrades means _____

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Question 40

Read the poem carefully and answer the questions that followThe Coromandel FishersRise brothers rise; the wakening skies pray to the morning lightThe wind lies asleep in the arms of the dawn like a child that has cried all night.Come let us gather our nets from the shore and set our catamarans freeTo capture the leaping wealth of the tide for we are the kings of the sea!No longer delay let us hasten away in the track of the seagulls callThe sea is our mother the cloud is our brother the waves are our comrades all.What though we toss at the fall of the sun where the hand of the sea-god drives?He who holds the storm by the hair will hide in his breast our lives.Sweet is the shade of the coconut glade and the scent of the mango groveAnd sweet are the sands at the full o the moon with the sound of the voices we love;But sweeter o brothers the kiss of the spray and the dance of the wild foams glee;Row brothers row to the edge of the verge where the low sky mates with the sea.Seagull is a kind of____.

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Question 41

DIRECTION Read the poem given below and answer the questions that follow by selecting the most appropriate option. The sun descending in the west The evening star does shine; The birds are silent in their nest. And I must seek for mine. The moon like a flower In heavens high bower With silent delight Sits and smiles on the night. Farewell green fields and happy grove Where flocks have took delight Where lambs have nibbled silent move The feet of angels bright; Unseen they pour blessing And joy without ceasing On each bud and blossom And each sleeping bosom. They look in every thoughtless nest Where birds are covered warm; They visit caves of every beast To keep them all from harm If they see any weeping That should have been sleeping They pour sleep on their head And sit down by their bed. The evening star rises when

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Question 42

Ring Out Wild BellsRing out wild bells to the wild skyThe flying cloud the frosty light;The year is dying in the night;Ring out wild bells and let him die.Ring out the old ring in the newRing happy bells across the snowThe year is going let him go;Ring out the false ring in the true.Ring out the grief that saps the mindFor those that here we see no moreRing out the feud of rich and poorRing in redress to all mankind.Ring out a slowly dying causeAnd ancient forms of party strife;Ring in the nobler modes of lifeWith sweeter manners purer laws.-Alfred Lord TennysonWith the passing of the year the reasons of _______ should also vanish.

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Question 43

Ring Out Wild BellsRing out wild bells to the wild skyThe flying cloud the frosty light;The year is dying in the night;Ring out wild bells and let him die.Ring out the old ring in the newRing happy bells across the snowThe year is going let him go;Ring out the false ring in the true.Ring out the grief that saps the mindFor those that here we see no moreRing out the feud of rich and poorRing in redress to all mankind.Ring out a slowly dying causeAnd ancient forms of party strife;Ring in the nobler modes of lifeWith sweeter manners purer laws.-Alfred Lord TennysonThe poet prays that the grief should go that _______.

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Question 44

Ring Out Wild BellsRing out wild bells to the wild skyThe flying cloud the frosty light;The year is dying in the night;Ring out wild bells and let him die.Ring out the old ring in the newRing happy bells across the snowThe year is going let him go;Ring out the false ring in the true.Ring out the grief that saps the mindFor those that here we see no moreRing out the feud of rich and poorRing in redress to all mankind.Ring out a slowly dying causeAnd ancient forms of party strife;Ring in the nobler modes of lifeWith sweeter manners purer laws.-Alfred Lord TennysonThe poet wants the New Year to bring

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Question 45

A. Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow SWEETS AND TEETH Simi and Sweety both were sisters. Simi liked chocolates whereas Sweety liked fruits and salads. Simi was quite ignorant about the harmful effects of chocolates. The chocolate gets stuck between the teeth. It enters into the cavities and the germs flourish in the teeth and gums. One day Simi visited the dentist. The dentist examined her teeth and suggested a root canal treatment for the weak teeth. Root canal is a treatment used for treating____.

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Question 46

A. Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow SWEETS AND TEETH Simi and Sweety both were sisters. Simi liked chocolates whereas Sweety liked fruits and salads. Simi was quite ignorant about the harmful effects of chocolates. The chocolate gets stuck between the teeth. It enters into the cavities and the germs flourish in the teeth and gums. One day Simi visited the dentist. The dentist examined her teeth and suggested a root canal treatment for the weak teeth. The germs flourish in _____

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Question 47

A. Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow SWEETS AND TEETH Simi and Sweety both were sisters. Simi liked chocolates whereas Sweety liked fruits and salads. Simi was quite ignorant about the harmful effects of chocolates. The chocolate gets stuck between the teeth. It enters into the cavities and the germs flourish in the teeth and gums. One day Simi visited the dentist. The dentist examined her teeth and suggested a root canal treatment for the weak teeth. Both Sweety and Simi liked_________.

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Question 48

Read the poem carefully and answer the questions that followThe Coromandel FishersRise brothers rise; the wakening skies pray to the morning lightThe wind lies asleep in the arms of the dawn like a child that has cried all night.Come let us gather our nets from the shore and set our catamarans freeTo capture the leaping wealth of the tide for we are the kings of the sea!No longer delay let us hasten away in the track of the seagulls callThe sea is our mother the cloud is our brother the waves are our comrades all.What though we toss at the fall of the sun where the hand of the sea-god drives?He who holds the storm by the hair will hide in his breast our lives.Sweet is the shade of the coconut glade and the scent of the mango groveAnd sweet are the sands at the full o the moon with the sound of the voices we love;But sweeter o brothers the kiss of the spray and the dance of the wild foams glee;Row brothers row to the edge of the verge where the low sky mates with the sea.The fishermen are the friends of ____.

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Question 49

Read the poem carefully and answer the questions that followThe Coromandel FishersRise brothers rise; the wakening skies pray to the morning lightThe wind lies asleep in the arms of the dawn like a child that has cried all night.Come let us gather our nets from the shore and set our catamarans freeTo capture the leaping wealth of the tide for we are the kings of the sea!No longer delay let us hasten away in the track of the seagulls callThe sea is our mother the cloud is our brother the waves are our comrades all.What though we toss at the fall of the sun where the hand of the sea-god drives?He who holds the storm by the hair will hide in his breast our lives.Sweet is the shade of the coconut glade and the scent of the mango groveAnd sweet are the sands at the full o the moon with the sound of the voices we love;But sweeter o brothers the kiss of the spray and the dance of the wild foams glee;Row brothers row to the edge of the verge where the low sky mates with the sea.The phrase the leaping wealth of the tide here refers to ____.

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Question 50

Read the poem carefully and answer the questions that followThe Coromandel FishersRise brothers rise; the wakening skies pray to the morning lightThe wind lies asleep in the arms of the dawn like a child that has cried all night.Come let us gather our nets from the shore and set our catamarans freeTo capture the leaping wealth of the tide for we are the kings of the sea!No longer delay let us hasten away in the track of the seagulls callThe sea is our mother the cloud is our brother the waves are our comrades all.What though we toss at the fall of the sun where the hand of the sea-god drives?He who holds the storm by the hair will hide in his breast our lives.Sweet is the shade of the coconut glade and the scent of the mango groveAnd sweet are the sands at the full o the moon with the sound of the voices we love;But sweeter o brothers the kiss of the spray and the dance of the wild foams glee;Row brothers row to the edge of the verge where the low sky mates with the sea.In the beginning of the poem a fisherman tells other fisherman to ____.

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51.	DIRECTIONS: Read the following poem carefully and choose the correct option to answer the questions that follow.POEM - 1I lay in sorrow, deep distressed:My grief a proud man heard;His looks were cold, he gave me goldBut not a kindly word.My sorrow passed-I paid him backThe gold he gave to me;Then stood erect and spoke my thanksAnd blessed his Charity.I lay in want, in grief and pahi:A poor man passed my way;He bound my head he gave me breadHe watched me night and day.How shall I pay him back again,For all he did to meOh, gold is great, but greater farIs heavenly Sympathy!How did the poor man take care of the poet?
A.	The poor man gave him some money and food
B.	The poor man gave gold and kind words
C.	The poor man gave food to the poet and took care of him day and night
D.	He took the poet home and bound his head which was hurt.
Answer» D. He took the poet home and bound his head which was hurt.

52.	DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follows:PASSAGE - 5Early religion of the Aryans was very simple?both to understand and to practice. But gradually, it became quite complex. The inherent truth vanished, giving place to empty rituals in place of the purity of heart and conduct.Religious practices had become not only complex but also very costly. The introduction of animal sacrifice in the yajnas further alienated the people. They craved for a simple religion devoid of high expenses and animal sacrifice.Not only this, the early Vedic religion lost its purity and simplicity and common people began to believe in charms, spells and magic. People lost faith in such a religion and yearned for a simple religion.Sanskrit, the language of the Vedic texts, was now no longer within the comprehension of the common people. Hence a revolt was simmering against the use of Sanskrit and for the adoption of simple language. The simple Varna system had degenerated into a rigid caste system. The high caste Hindus developed hatred for the low caste people, most of whom were branded as Shudras or untouchables who were subjected to abject humiliation, suffering and misery. They were even not allowed to draw water from the public wells or to visit temples.It was during this period of religious degeneration and social persecution of the common people, that two great teachers, Mahavira Vardhamana and Gautama, the Buddha, preached them the path of love, kindness and piety. They denounced the rigidity of the caste system and condemned the practice of untouchability.Practice of 'untouchability' was condemned by-
A.	Babur and Akbar
B.	Mahavira and Gautam Buddha
C.	Brahmanas and Kshatriyas
D.	None of the above
Answer» C. Brahmanas and Kshatriyas

53.	DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follows: PASSAGE - 5 Early religion of the Aryans was very simple?both to understand and to practice. But gradually, it became quite complex. The inherent truth vanished, giving place to empty rituals in place of the purity of heart and conduct. Religious practices had become not only complex but also very costly. The introduction of animal sacrifice in the yajnas further alienated the people. They craved for a simple religion devoid of high expenses and animal sacrifice. Not only this, the early Vedic religion lost its purity and simplicity and common people began to believe in charms, spells and magic. People lost faith in such a religion and yearned for a simple religion. Sanskrit, the language of the Vedic texts, was now no longer within the comprehension of the common people. Hence a revolt was simmering against the use of Sanskrit and for the adoption of simple language. The simple Varna system had degenerated into a rigid caste system. The high caste Hindus developed hatred for the low caste people, most of whom were branded as Shudras or untouchables who were subjected to abject humiliation, suffering and misery. They were even not allowed to draw water from the public wells or to visit temples. It was during this period of religious degeneration and social persecution of the common people, that two great teachers, Mahavira Vardhamana and Gautama, the Buddha, preached them the path of love, kindness and piety. They denounced the rigidity of the caste system and condemned the practice of untouchability. How Shudras were treated during Vedic period?
A.	they had to bear insult throughout their life.
B.	they had to perform yajnas during Vedic Age
C.	It was compulsory for Shudras to get proper education.
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. they had to perform yajnas during Vedic Age

54.	DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follows: PASSAGE - 4 Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was the greatest leader of modem India. He was a great political worker. He was born on October 2, 1869 at Porbandar in Kathiawar. His father, Karamchand Gandhi, was the Diwan of the Kathiawar state. The young Gandhi was an ordinary boy. He was married at the age of thirteen. After passing the matriculation examination in India, he went to England for higher studies and came back as a barrister. Gandhiji started his public life in Africa where he went as a lawyer to plead the case of a Parsi firm. There he started Satyagraha against the policy of racial discrimination followed by the South African government. He succeeded in his mission there. He returned India in 1915 and joined the National Congress and soon became one of its greatest leaders. He dominated the Indian politics from 1919 to 1947. This period is rightly called the 'Gandhian Era' in the history of India. He led the national movement during this period, gave it a new turn, character and meaning of a movement. What do you mean by the term 'racial discrimination'?
A.	to treat people on the basis of their religion
B.	to treat people on the basis of their economic status
C.	to treat people on the basis of their qualification
D.	to treat people on the basis of colour of their skin
Answer» E.

55.	DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follows:PASSAGE - 4Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was the greatest leader of modem India. He was a great political worker. He was born on October 2, 1869 at Porbandar in Kathiawar. His father, Karamchand Gandhi, was the Diwan of the Kathiawar state. The young Gandhi was an ordinary boy. He was married at the age of thirteen. After passing the matriculation examination in India, he went to England for higher studies and came back as a barrister.Gandhiji started his public life in Africa where he went as a lawyer to plead the case of a Parsi firm. There he started Satyagraha against the policy of racial discrimination followed by the South African government. He succeeded in his mission there. He returned India in 1915 and joined the National Congress and soon became one of its greatest leaders. He dominated the Indian politics from 1919 to 1947. This period is rightly called the 'Gandhian Era' in the history of India. He led the national movement during this period, gave it a new turn, character and meaning of a movement.For the first time, where did Mahatma Gandhi start his Satyagraha movement?
A.	China
B.	Britain
C.	India
D.	S. Africa
Answer» E.

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Directions: Read the information sheet carefully and answer the questions from the options given below Hello everyone Come let's celebrate Yash's \[{{5}^{th}}\]birthday On the 24th of April At 4:30 Pm At 17, Lawrence Road. RSVP Mr.P. Kapoor (Father) Telephone no.1199330 When is the birthday?

56.	DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follows: PASSAGE - 4 Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was the greatest leader of modem India. He was a great political worker. He was born on October 2, 1869 at Porbandar in Kathiawar. His father, Karamchand Gandhi, was the Diwan of the Kathiawar state. The young Gandhi was an ordinary boy. He was married at the age of thirteen. After passing the matriculation examination in India, he went to England for higher studies and came back as a barrister. Gandhiji started his public life in Africa where he went as a lawyer to plead the case of a Parsi firm. There he started Satyagraha against the policy of racial discrimination followed by the South African government. He succeeded in his mission there. He returned India in 1915 and joined the National Congress and soon became one of its greatest leaders. He dominated the Indian politics from 1919 to 1947. This period is rightly called the 'Gandhian Era' in the history of India. He led the national movement during this period, gave it a new turn, character and meaning of a movement. After getting higher studies, Mahatma Gandhi became a ?
A.	barrister
B.	doctor
C.	engineer
D.	professor of physics
Answer» B. doctor

57.	DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follows: PASSAGE - 3 The Indian women won the inaugural Asian Cricket Council's Women T-20 Asia Cup beating Pakistan by 18 runs in the final on October 31, 2012 in Guangzhou. India's decision to bat first seemed to have misfired when the team was restricted to 81 runs. India's Poonam Raut scored 25 runs and helped for take team to a modest score. But Indian bowlers did a great job and dismissed Pakistan to 63 in 19.1 overs. India's Archana Das and N. Niranjana took two wickets each to set up India's title win. The word 'inaugural' has been used in the above passage which describes about
A.	to show anger
B.	making the beginning of important thing
C.	to insult in the presence of others
D.	to regard with contempt
Answer» C. to insult in the presence of others

58.	DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follows: PASSAGE - 2 Delhi, Dec. 23rd: In what may be called another ghastly accident, two school boys Ashish and Binu were brutally mowed down by a blueline bus operating in the Trilok Puri area. The boys who were on their way back home from school were walking down the road when a speeding bus, which had s verved from the opposite side, ran over the two boys. The boys died instantly. The crowd on the busy road immediately reacted and prevented the bus driver from making his escape. The angry mob pulled him out and beat him brutally. He is languishing in a hospital. Meanwhile, an FIR has been lodged with the local police station. The bus has been impounded and the driver's licence too has been confiscated. The SP Traffic has ordered an enquiry against the driver and the owner of the bus. The parents of the two boys are inconsolable. whereas large violent crowd is called mob 'FIR' stands for
A.	Frequent Information Report
B.	First Information Report
C.	For Information Report
D.	Failure Information Report
Answer» C. For Information Report

59.	DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follows: PASSAGE - 2 Delhi, Dec. 23rd: In what may be called another ghastly accident, two school boys Ashish and Binu were brutally mowed down by a blueline bus operating in the Trilok Puri area. The boys who were on their way back home from school were walking down the road when a speeding bus, which had s verved from the opposite side, ran over the two boys. The boys died instantly. The crowd on the busy road immediately reacted and prevented the bus driver from making his escape. The angry mob pulled him out and beat him brutally. He is languishing in a hospital. Meanwhile, an FIR has been lodged with the local police station. The bus has been impounded and the driver's licence too has been confiscated. The SP Traffic has ordered an enquiry against the driver and the owner of the bus. The parents of the two boys are inconsolable. Confiscation of Driver's licence was whether a good decision or bad decision?
A.	Good decision as careless drivers should not be given permission to drive on road.
B.	Bad decision as he will lose to get his source of income
C.	Bad decision as he can forget the art of driving with the passage of time
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. Bad decision as he will lose to get his source of income

60.	DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follows: PASSAGE - 2 Delhi, Dec. 23rd: In what may be called another ghastly accident, two school boys Ashish and Binu were brutally mowed down by a blueline bus operating in the Trilok Puri area. The boys who were on their way back home from school were walking down the road when a speeding bus, which had s verved from the opposite side, ran over the two boys. The boys died instantly. The crowd on the busy road immediately reacted and prevented the bus driver from making his escape. The angry mob pulled him out and beat him brutally. He is languishing in a hospital. Meanwhile, an FIR has been lodged with the local police station. The bus has been impounded and the driver's licence too has been confiscated. The SP Traffic has ordered an enquiry against the driver and the owner of the bus. The parents of the two boys are inconsolable. Why did people appear to be against the driver?
A.	People were unhappy with him from the last few months
B.	People had no options left with them that is why they became in against of driver
C.	Driver was responsible for his negligence and carelessness.
D.	None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above

61.	One day a farmer's donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally, he decided since the animal was old, and the well needed to be covered up anyway, it just wasn't worth it to retrieve the donkey. So, the farmer invited all his neighbours to come over and help him. They all grabbed shovels, and began to shovel dirt into the well. All the other farm animals were very upset about this, because the donkey was their friend. But they discovered there was nothing they could do to help him. At first, when the donkey realised what was happening, he cried horribly. Then, to everyone's amazement, he quieted down. A few shovel loads later, the farmer finally looked down the well, and was astonished at what he saw.With every shovel of dirt that hit his back, the donkey was doing something amazing. He would shake it off, and take a step up on the dirt as it piled up. As the farmer's neighbours continued to shovel dirt on top of the animal, he would shake it off and take a step up. Pretty soon, everyone was amazed as the donkey stepped up over the edge of the well, and trotted off!Moral: Life is going to shovel dirt on you, all kinds of dirt. But each trouble can be a stepping stone. What happens to you isn't nearly as important as how you react to it. We can get out of the deepest wells just by not giving up!What can be learnt from the story?
A.	Life always shovels dirt on us.
B.	Each trouble can prove to be a stepping stone.
C.	We should fall into the deepest well to succeed in life.
D.	None of the above.
Answer» C. We should fall into the deepest well to succeed in life.

62.	One day a farmer's donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally, he decided since the animal was old, and the well needed to be covered up anyway, it just wasn't worth it to retrieve the donkey. So, the farmer invited all his neighbours to come over and help him. They all grabbed shovels, and began to shovel dirt into the well. All the other farm animals were very upset about this, because the donkey was their friend. But they discovered there was nothing they could do to help him. At first, when the donkey realised what was happening, he cried horribly. Then, to everyone's amazement, he quieted down. A few shovel loads later, the farmer finally looked down the well, and was astonished at what he saw.With every shovel of dirt that hit his back, the donkey was doing something amazing. He would shake it off, and take a step up on the dirt as it piled up. As the farmer's neighbours continued to shovel dirt on top of the animal, he would shake it off and take a step up. Pretty soon, everyone was amazed as the donkey stepped up over the edge of the well, and trotted off!Moral: Life is going to shovel dirt on you, all kinds of dirt. But each trouble can be a stepping stone. What happens to you isn't nearly as important as how you react to it. We can get out of the deepest wells just by not giving up!What amazing scene did the farmer see?
A.	The donkey quieted down.
B.	The donkey cried horribly.
C.	The donkey was taking a step up on the dirt as it piled up.
D.	None of the above.
Answer» D. None of the above.

63.	Direction: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions from the options given below The King and his new clothes Once upon a time there was a king called Sudarshan. He was very fond of getting new clothes for himself. He used to get them stitched and try them as soon as the tailor handed them to him. He was so fond of wearing new clothes that he used to leave the court immediately whenever the tailor called for him to try his new clothes. It was a popular saying that when one could not see the emperor anywhere, he could be found in his dressing room. He had so many clothes because of this hobby of his. His cupboards were full of clothes. He always ordered the best of clothes for himself. What were his cupboards full of?
A.	Sweets
B.	Clothes
C.	Books
D.	Shoes
Answer» C. Books

64.	One day a farmer's donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally, he decided since the animal was old, and the well needed to be covered up anyway, it just wasn't worth it to retrieve the donkey. So, the farmer invited all his neighbours to come over and help him. They all grabbed shovels, and began to shovel dirt into the well. All the other farm animals were very upset about this, because the donkey was their friend. But they discovered there was nothing they could do to help him. At first, when the donkey realised what was happening, he cried horribly. Then, to everyone's amazement, he quieted down. A few shovel loads later, the farmer finally looked down the well, and was astonished at what he saw.With every shovel of dirt that hit his back, the donkey was doing something amazing. He would shake it off, and take a step up on the dirt as it piled up. As the farmer's neighbours continued to shovel dirt on top of the animal, he would shake it off and take a step up. Pretty soon, everyone was amazed as the donkey stepped up over the edge of the well, and trotted off!Moral: Life is going to shovel dirt on you, all kinds of dirt. But each trouble can be a stepping stone. What happens to you isn't nearly as important as how you react to it. We can get out of the deepest wells just by not giving up!The other farm animals were upset because _____.
A.	the donkey was their friend
B.	they were unable to do anything
C.	both A and B
D.	none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above

65.	The Frog and the OxA frog decided to become as big as an ox.So it began to breathe in and in and every time it swallowed more air, it did in fact become bigger. But it soon began to tire of its efforts.'Am I big enough yet?' it asked hopefully to its many watching companions.Then they had another look at the ox and shook their heads, 'No, a bit more.'So the ambitious frog kept on puffing itself up and up...........until it burst like a balloon!"Do not make fool of yourself to make others merry."What did it do to become bigger?
A.	Started breathing in and in.
B.	Shook its head.
C.	Looked at the friends.
D.	Made others happy.
Answer» B. Shook its head.

66.	POEM - 2 I Build Walls I build walls: Walls that protect, Walls that shield, Walls that say I shall not yield Or reveal Who I am or how I feel. I build walls: Walls that hide, Walls that cover what's inside, Walls that stare or smile or look away, Silent lies, Walls that even block my eyes From the tears I might have cried. I build walls: Walls that never let me Truly touch Those I love so very much Walls that need to fall 1 Walls meant to be fortresses Are prisons after all. When walls act as a protection, they
A.	surrender to strong feelings
B.	do not reveal what is inside
C.	make one shed tears
D.	touch the ones who are truly loved
Answer» C. make one shed tears

67.	DIRECTION: Read the following passages below and choose the correct answers from the options. PASSAGE - 4 There is a famous expression in English: "Stop the world, I want to get off!" This expression refers to a feeling of panic, or stress, that makes a person want to stop whatever they are doing, try to relax, and become calm again. 'Stress' means pressure or tension. It is one of the most common causes of health problems in modern life. Too much stress results in physical, emotional, and mental health problems. There are numerous physical effects of stress. Stress can affect the heart. It can increase the pulse rate, make the heart miss beats, and can cause high blood pressure. Stress can affect the respiratory system. It can lead to asthma. It can cause a person to breathe too fast, resulting in a loss of important carbon dioxide. Stress can affect the stomach. It can cause stomach aches and problems digesting food. These are only a few examples of the wide range of illnesses and symptoms resulting from stress. Emotions are also easily affected by stress. People suffering from stress often feel anxious. They may have panic attacks. They may feel tired all the time. When people are under stress, they often overreact to little problems. For example, a normally gentle parent under a lot of stress at work may yell at a child for dropping a glass of juice. Stress can make people angry, moody, or nervous. Long-term stress can lead to a variety of serious mental illnesses. Depression, an extreme feeling of sadness and hopelessness, can be the result of continued and increasing stress. Alcoholism and other addictions often develop as a result of overuse of alcohol or drugs to try to relieve stress. Eating disorders, such as anorexia, are sometimes caused by stress and are often made worse by stress. If stress is allowed to continue, then one's mental health is put at risk. It is obvious that stress is a serious problem. It attacks the body. It affects the emotions. Untreated, it may eventually result in mental illness. Stress has a great influence on the health and well-being of our bodies, our feelings, and our minds. So, reduce stress: stop the world and rest for a while. Choose all of the odd answer that cannot complete this sentence: Stress can affect the respiratory system by _____
A.	causing stomach problems
B.	causing asthma
C.	a loss of carbon dioxide
D.	causing breathing problems
Answer» B. causing asthma

68.	DIRECTIONS: Read the poems carefully and answer the questions that follow. POEM - 1 Up into the cherry tree Who should climb but little me? I held the trunk with both my hands And looked abroad in foreign lands. I saw the next door garden lie, Adorned with flowers, before my eye, And many pleasant places more That I had never seen before. I saw the dimpling river pass And be the sky's blue looking-glass; The dusty roads go up and down With people tramping in to town. If I could find a higher tree Farther and farther I should see, To where the grown-up river slips Into the sea among the ships, To where the roads on either hand Lead onward into fairy land, Where all the children dine at five, And all the playthings come alive. The expression in the second line 'little me' means
A.	the poet
B.	poet as a little boy
C.	small man
D.	little tree
Answer» C. small man

69.	DIRECTION: Read the following passages below and choose the correct answers from the options. PASSAGE - 3 A local man, staying on the top of the floor of an old wooden house, was awakened at midnight by fire. Losing his way in the smoke-filled passage, he missed the stairway and went into another room. He picked a bundle to protect his face from fire and immediately fell through the floor below where he managed to escape through a clear doorway. The "bundle" proved to be the baby of the Mayor's wife. The "hero" was congratulated. The man was called hero because he
A.	Expressed his willingness to risk his life to save others
B.	Managed to escape from fire
C.	Showed great courage in fighting the fire.
D.	Saved a life
Answer» E.

70.	DIRECTIONS (Qs. 6to 10): Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow byselecting the most appropriate option. He has reservationson the treatment of dance in Indian films, but, given a chance to work on hisown terms, legendary Kathak Dancer Pandit Birju Maharaj would like to work morein Bollywood. The 75-year-old tells us, "In my opinion, dance isadulterated in Bollywood. To make it more dramatic, the dancers are asked to performin an exaggerated manner. That makes any kind of dance impure, especiallyclassical dance. I'd like to work more in Hindi films, provided my dance is nottampered with."The Kathak maestrotells us that over the years he's been highly impressed with how some female actorshave showcased classical dance on screen. On being asked on how he sees thepassion for dance among youngsters in the country, Birju Maharaj says,"I see that theyoung generation is divided in their response to classical dance. But in all myinteractions with the younger lot, I have been impressed. These children havesuch amazing presence of mind, listening and learning while I talk and teachthem." It is often said that classical dance doesn't receive due credit,but the man who is an authority on the subject thinks Delhi receives the art well."I feel that classical dance might not be on a rise, in popularity, but Ihave always been overwhelmed by the response that I have received in Delhi. Myperformances have always been applauded by packed houses in the Capital,"he opines. The information presented here about Birju Maharaj can be found in a/an
A.	newspaper article
B.	diary
C.	encyclopedia
D.	autobiography
Answer» B. diary

71.	A. Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow: NAUGHTY BOY Alok was a naughty boy. He liked playing tricks on others. One day, he took a bunch of bananas and peeled them. He threw the skins out of his bedroom window. When a man walked by he slipped on the banana skin. The man hit his head on the road. The boy laughed. Alok laughed at the man on the road because the man ___.
A.	picked up the banana skin
B.	had slipped on the banana skin
C.	was hurt
D.	picked up and ate the banana
Answer» C. was hurt

72.	A. Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow: NAUGHTY BOY Alok was a naughty boy. He liked playing tricks on others. One day, he took a bunch of bananas and peeled them. He threw the skins out of his bedroom window. When a man walked by he slipped on the banana skin. The man hit his head on the road. The boy laughed. He threw the ___ out of the window
A.	his books
B.	banana skins
C.	unpeeled banana
D.	a bunch of bananas
Answer» C. unpeeled banana

73.	A. Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow: NAUGHTY BOY Alok was a naughty boy. He liked playing tricks on others. One day, he took a bunch of bananas and peeled them. He threw the skins out of his bedroom window. When a man walked by he slipped on the banana skin. The man hit his head on the road. The boy laughed. Alok liked_____.
A.	peeling bananas
B.	playing tricks on others
C.	laughing at others
D.	eating banana
Answer» C. laughing at others

74.	DIRECTIONS: Read the following poem carefully and choose the correct option to answer the questions that follow. POEM - 2 The grass so little has to do, A sphere of simple green, With only butterflies to brood, And bees to entertain, And stir all day to pretty tunes The breezes fetch along, And hold the sunshine in its lap And bow to everything; And thread the dews all night, like pearls, And make itself so fine, ? A duchess were too common For such a noticing. And even when it dies, to pass In odors so divine, As lowly spices gone to sleep, Or amulets of pine. And then to dwell in sovereign barns, And dream the days away, ? The grass so little has to do, I wish I were the hay! How many stanzas are in this poem?
A.	4
B.	5
C.	20
D.	22
Answer» C. 20

75.	DIRECTION: Read the following passages below and choose the correct answers from the options. PASSAGE - 2 We started pitching the highest camp that has been ever made. Everything took five times as long as it would have taken in the place where there was enough air to breathe; but at last we got tent up, and when we crawled in, it was not too bad. There was only a light wind and inside it was not too cold for us to take off our gloves. At night most climbers take off their boots; but I prefer to keep them on. Hilary, on the other hand took his off and lain them next to his sleeping bag. They took a long time to finish the work because:
A.	They were very tired.
B.	There was not enough air to breathe
C.	It was very cold
D.	It was very dark
Answer» D. It was very dark

76.	Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions from the options given below One day while teaching in the class, the teacher told the children to do a good deed every day. The children listened to the teacher very carefully and decided to do what she said. Next day four children came to the teacher and said, "Maam we have done a good deed today." The teacher was very happy. She asked them "What did you do?" They said, 'Maam we helped one old woman cross the road". The teacher was surprised and asked, "Why did it take four of you to make her cross the road?" They said, Maam she didn't want to cross the road. We had to force her." How many children went to the teacher next day?
A.	Two
B.	Three
C.	Four
D.	One
Answer» D. One

77.	DIRECTIONS: Read the following poem carefully and choose the correct option to answer the questions that follow. POEM - 2 The grass so little has to do, A sphere of simple green, With only butterflies to brood, And bees to entertain, And stir all day to pretty tunes The breezes fetch along, And hold the sunshine in its lap And bow to everything; And thread the dews all night, like pearls, And make itself so fine, ? A duchess were too common For such a noticing. And even when it dies, to pass In odors so divine, As lowly spices gone to sleep, Or amulets of pine. And then to dwell in sovereign barns, And dream the days away, ? The grass so little has to do, I wish I were the hay! Why does the speaker say she wants to be the hay (or grass)?
A.	It has so little to do.
B.	It is a simple green colour.
C.	It can dream.
D.	It smells divine.
Answer» B. It is a simple green colour.

78.	DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follows: PASSAGE - 1 The National Festivals, like the Independence Day, the Republic Day and the Gandhi Jayanti play a great part in promoting national integration. In these festivals, people belonging to all religions, castes, creeds, colours and sexes take part equally and commonly. As such they are swayed by the common feeling of unity. Similarly, the National Symbols like the National Flag, the National Anthem and the National Emblem act as a great binding force. They bind us as one nation and one country. In times of rejoicing as well as in times of crises they act as strong bonds to unite people belonging to different corners of the country. Any disrespect shown to them is regarded as disrespect to the entire nation. Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on
A.	8th January
B.	2nd October
C.	24th August
D.	27th December
Answer» C. 24th August

79.	Read the following passages and answer the questions that follow: Daffodils, the trumpet-shaped flowers bloom during the spring. In fact, daffodils are the first sign of spring and they symbolize rebirth, new beginnings, and friendship. It is the flower of those born in March. Daffodils are native to the Mediterranean region but are cultivated all over the world. The flower is called Nargis in Hindi, perhaps because of its association with the egotistical Greek God Narcissus. Legend has it that Narcissus fell in love with his own image in a pool of water. He was so enamoured by his own image that he fell into the water and drowned. The flower, also called Narcissus, grew where he died. This led to it becoming a symbol of unrequited love. A gift of daffodil flowers is believed to ensure happiness. It is a common decoration flower during the Chinese New Year. Feng Shui experts believe that if a daffodil bulb blooms during the New Year, it will bring good luck to your home. The flowers have been viewed as symbols of Christ's resurrection and the promise of eternal life. In Wales, it is a symbol of the patron saint, David. Daffodil bulbs, because of their astringent properties, are pounded and made into a paste to be applied to wounds. Pharma companies use daffodil extracts to make drugs that are used to treat Alzheimer's and Polio. Feng Shui experts believe that the ______ of daffodils during the New Year brings good luck.
A.	blooming
B.	bloomisation
C.	symbol
D.	origin
Answer» B. bloomisation

80.	Read the following stories and answer the questions that follow:A donkey and a rooster lived peaceably together in the farmyard One day, a hungry lion passed by. His eyes brightened at the sight of the plump donkey, and he thought of the fine meal in store for him. But just as the lion was about to pounce on the donkey, the rooster began to crow. Now, it is said there is nothing a lion hates more than the sound of a cock-a-doodle-doo. Perhaps it is true, for the lion turned and fled at the sound of the rooster's crowing.The donkey laughed "Why, the lion is a coward! The mighty king of beasts runs from a rooster." And the donkey felt so bold that he began to chase the lion. He had not gone very far, however, when the lion turned with a great roar, he leapt upon the donkey.The rooster, watching from the farmyard, said sadly, "Alas! My poor friend did not realize what he could or could not do.""False confidence often leads to misfortune."Which word in the passage mean 'jumped'?
A.	Fled
B.	Chased
C.	Crowing
D.	Leapt
Answer» E.

81.	Read the following stories and answer the questions that follow:A donkey and a rooster lived peaceably together in the farmyard One day, a hungry lion passed by. His eyes brightened at the sight of the plump donkey, and he thought of the fine meal in store for him. But just as the lion was about to pounce on the donkey, the rooster began to crow. Now, it is said there is nothing a lion hates more than the sound of a cock-a-doodle-doo. Perhaps it is true, for the lion turned and fled at the sound of the rooster's crowing.The donkey laughed "Why, the lion is a coward! The mighty king of beasts runs from a rooster." And the donkey felt so bold that he began to chase the lion. He had not gone very far, however, when the lion turned with a great roar, he leapt upon the donkey.The rooster, watching from the farmyard, said sadly, "Alas! My poor friend did not realize what he could or could not do.""False confidence often leads to misfortune."The rooster became sad in the end because _____.
A.	the rooster could not crow,
B.	the lion had killed his friend, donkey
C.	the lion had run away
D.	none of the above
Answer» C. the lion had run away

82.	Read the following stories and answer the questions that follow:A donkey and a rooster lived peaceably together in the farmyard One day, a hungry lion passed by. His eyes brightened at the sight of the plump donkey, and he thought of the fine meal in store for him. But just as the lion was about to pounce on the donkey, the rooster began to crow. Now, it is said there is nothing a lion hates more than the sound of a cock-a-doodle-doo. Perhaps it is true, for the lion turned and fled at the sound of the rooster's crowing.The donkey laughed "Why, the lion is a coward! The mighty king of beasts runs from a rooster." And the donkey felt so bold that he began to chase the lion. He had not gone very far, however, when the lion turned with a great roar, he leapt upon the donkey.The rooster, watching from the farmyard, said sadly, "Alas! My poor friend did not realize what he could or could not do.""False confidence often leads to misfortune."Why did the donkey chase the lion?
A.	He wanted to kill the lion.
B.	He was confident to kill the lion.
C.	He had false confidence to kill the lion.
D.	None of these
Answer» D. None of these

83.	Read the following stories and poetry and answer the questions choosing the most appropriate option: 1. King without wits All the animals of the forest gathered to elect their new king. They chose the monkey because they were amused by his antics. The fox was very disappointed at not being chosen and waited for a chance to get it. One day, he found a piece of meat on a path. He realised at once it was the bait for a trap. But off he went to the monkey and offered to show him where it was, as a sign of his loyalty. The monkey king at once fell into the trap and the fox burst out laughing. 'With so few wits, you cannot even rule yourself; let alone animals.' Why was the fox disappointed? The fox was disappointed because ___.
A.	he wanted to become the king
B.	he was not chosen a king by the animals
C.	both A and B
D.	none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above

84.	Directions: Read the information sheet carefully and answer the questions from the options given below Hello everyone Come let's celebrate Yash's \[{{5}^{th}}\]birthday On the 24th of April At 4:30 Pm At 17, Lawrence Road. RSVP Mr.P. Kapoor (Father) Telephone no.1199330 When is the birthday?
A.	In the morning
B.	In the evening
C.	In the afternoon
D.	In the night
Answer» C. In the afternoon

85.	DIRECTIONS (Qs. 35- 39): Read the following passages and answer the questions that follow. PASSAGE - 1 Rupert was born andraised in the vast, open interior of the Australian continent.His only unpleasantchildhood memory was when he was separated from his mother and brought in withmany other young horses of his age and branded with a hot iron. The pain wasonly momentary. But the mark ... 2GD/20 ... remained on his nearside shoulderfor the rest of his life. The brand indicated that Rupert's birthplace wasGordon Downs Station in the Australian state of Queensland. It was shortly afterthis experience that Rupert was driven to the coast and then put on board aship and sent to India. Rupert had been selected to be a cavalry horse in theIndian Army.Rupert was amagnificent looking horse and he performed his duties extremely well. He wasclever, brave, strong and fast; and he also had wonderful stamina.On one occasion, theheir to the British throne - the Prince of Wales - was visiting India when hesaw Rupert. The Prince was so taken by this beautiful black cavalry horse thathe was determined to buy him: which he did. And he sent him to England by ship.Eventually thePrince of Wales became King of England and Emperor of India. For the rest ofhis life, Rupert remained the King's favorite charger and lived in the RoyalStables in London.What a story Rupertcould have told had he been able to write it down! Which word from the second paragraph indicates that the pain from Rupert's branding was short-lived?
A.	unpleasant
B.	momentary
C.	mark
D.	remained
Answer» C. mark