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I. Read the following passage carefully :
\n(1) The choices we make on a daily basis wearing a seat belt, lifting heavy objects correctly or purposely staying out of any dangerous situation can either ensure our safety or bring about potentially harmful circumstances. You and I need to make a decision that we are going to get our lives in order. Exercising self-control, self-discipline and establishing boundaries and borders in our lives are some of the most important things we can do.<\/p>\n
(2) A life without discipline is one that’s filled with carelessness. We can think it’s kind of exciting to live lifeon the edge. We like the image of “Yeah! That’s me! Living on the edge! Woo-hoo!” It’s become a popular way to look at life. But if you see, even highways have lines, which provide margins for our safety while we’re driving. If we go over one side, we’ll go into the ditch. If we cross over the line in the middle, we could get killed. And we like those lines because they help to keep us safe. Sometimes we don’t even realize how lines help to keep us safe. I’m not proud of this, but for the first 20 years of my life at work, I ignored my limits. 1 felt horrible, physically, most of the time.<\/p>\n
(3) I used to tell myself “I know I have limits and that I’ve reached them, but I’m going to ignore them and see if or how long I can get by with it.” I ran to doctors, trying to make myself feel better through pills, vitamins, natural stuff and anything I could get my hands on. Some of the doctors would tell me, “It’s just stress.” That just made me mad. I thought stress meant you don’t like what you do or can’t handle life, and I love what I do. But I kept pushing myself, travelling, doing speaking engagements and so on simply exhausting myself.<\/p>\n
(4) Finally, I understood I was living an unsustainable life and needed to make some changes in my outlook and lifestyle. You and I don’t have to be like everyone else or keep up with anyone else. Each of us needs to be exactly the way we are, and we don’t have to apologize for it. We’re not all alike and we need to find a comfort zone in which we can enjoy our lives instead of making ourselves sick with an overload of stress and pressure.<\/p>\n
On the basis of your understanding of the above passage, answer ANY TEN questions from the twelve that follow:<\/p>\n
Question 1.<\/p>\n
(A) constant need for something different.
\n(B) population being much younger.
\n(C) exhausting effort to make changes.
\n(D) strong tendency to stay within our limits.
\nAnswer:
\n(A) constant need for something different.<\/p>\n
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Question 2.<\/p>\n
It’s all about quality of life and finding a happy balance between work and friends. \u2014Philip Green Togo<\/td>\n | beyond is as wrong as to fall short. \u2014Confucius<\/td>\n | Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. \u2014 Albert Einstein<\/td>\n | Balance is not something you find, it’s something you create. \u2014 Jana Kingsford<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(1)<\/td>\n | (2)<\/td>\n | (3)<\/td>\n | (4)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n (A) Option (1) Question 3.<\/p>\n Which of the characteristics are apt about the writer in the following context:<\/h2>\n“I know I have limits and that I’ve reached them, but I’m going to ignore them and see if or how long I can get by with it.” ? (A) 2 and 5 Question 4.<\/p>\n Which of the following will be the most appropriate title for the passage?<\/h2>\n(A) Much too soon Question 5.<\/p>\n The phrase “potentially harmful circumstances” refers to circumstances that can<\/h2>\n(A) certainly be dangerous. Question 6.<\/p>\n Select the option that makes the correct use of “unsustainable”, as used in the passage, to fill in the blank space.<\/h2>\n(A) In the long run, the………… officials followed emergency procedures. <\/p>\n Question 7.<\/p>\n The author attempts to……………. the readers through this write-up.<\/h2>\n(A) rebuke Question 8.<\/p>\n The author uses colloquial words such as “yeah” and “Woo-hoo!”. Which of the following is NOT a colloquial word?<\/h2>\n(A) hooked Question 9.<\/p>\n What does the author mean when he says, “to get our lives in order”?<\/h2>\n(A) To resume our lives. Question 10.<\/p>\n Choose the option that correctly states the two meanings of ‘outlook’, as used in the passage.<\/h2>\n1. A person’s evaluation of life (A) (1) and (4) Question 11.<\/p>\n The author explains the importance of discipline and boundaries in our lives using the example of<\/h2>\n(a) road accidents. Question 12.<\/p>\n What is the message conveyed in the last paragraph of the passage?<\/h2>\n(A) Love what you do. II. Read the following passage carefully : (2) By the time, order is restored and a decision is arrived at, tempers have risen, feelings injured and there is at least one person grumbling.<\/p>\n (3) Twenty years ago, you would step out of home, decision of meal and venue already made with no arguments or opposition and everybody looked forward to the meal with equal enthusiasm. The decision was made by the head of the family and the others fell in line. Today every member of the family has a say in every decision which also promotes a sense of togetherness and bonding.<\/p>\n (4) We empower our kids to take their own decisions from a very early age. We ask them the cuisine they prefer, the movie they want to see, the holiday they wish to go on and the subjects they wish to study.<\/p>\n (5) It’s a closely connected world out there, where children consult and guide each other. A parent’s well meaning advice can sound like nothing more than unnecessary preaching. How then do we reach our children through all the conflicting views and make the voice of reason be heard? Children today question choices and prefer to go with the flow.<\/p>\n (6) What then is the best path to take? I would say the most important thing one can do is to listen. Listen to your children and their silences. Ensure that you keep some time aside for them, insist that they share their stories with you. Step into their world. It is not as complicated as it sounds; just a daily half an hour of the quality time would do the trick.<\/p>\n On the basis of your understanding of the above passage, answer ANY TEN questions from the twelve that follow:<\/p>\n Question 1.<\/p>\n According to the passage, who said, “so, where are we going for dinner now?”<\/h2>\n(A) narrator Question 2.<\/p>\n Twenty years ago, according to the passage, decisions were………………….<\/h2>\n(A) unanimous ,with no argument <\/p>\n Question 3.<\/p>\n In modern times, children are ………………. to take their own decision from a very early age.<\/h2>\n(A) forbidden Question 4.<\/p>\n Generally, a parent’s advice is often taken as………….. by the children.<\/h2>\n(A) dictatorship Question 5.<\/p>\n These days, children want to…………<\/h2>\n(A) rule their own life Question 6.<\/p>\n The message conveyed by this passage is that parents should…………….<\/h2>\n(A) give children some space <\/p>\n Question 7.<\/p>\n After arriving at a decision almost everyone is……… in the family mentioned above.<\/h2>\n(A) happy Question 8.<\/p>\n In modern times, the say each family member in decision making points towards……… in the family.<\/h2>\n(A) grudges, Question 9.<\/p>\n The synonyms of ‘hurt’ given in para 2 is………… .<\/h2>\n(A) injured Question 10.<\/p>\n The word which means the same as ‘a style or method of cooking’ in para 4 is…… .<\/h2>\n(A) gourmet Question 11.<\/p>\n The word of ‘agreeable’ has the antonym……………<\/h2>\n(A) connected <\/p>\n Question 12.<\/p>\n The antonym of ‘simple’ as given in para 6 is………..<\/h2>\n(A) difficult III. Read the following passage carefully : (2) In spite of all our planning and preparation, unexpected challenges are certain to arise. The bumps in the road will be unavoidable, but you’ll never get to your destination if you aren’t willing to drive over them. The difference between a disaster and triumph lies in whether or not you’re prepared and willing to weather the storm. If you’re ready, those bumps will become the stepping-stones.<\/p>\n (3) The key thing to realise is that working harder is the same as working smarter. How do you work smarter? You just need to have the right skills. People want improved circumstances and better life without an improved self. They want victory without paying the price or making efforts. It really cannot happen without the other. Any improvements that have not been generated by improving yourself are superficial and short-lived. If you want to have a better future, you have to change yourself. Stop worrying about the various challenges that will come your way. Just believe in yourself and use them as stepping-stones.<\/p>\n (4) ” Success” is getting whatever you want out of life without violating the rights of others.” It is not an accident. Success is the result of our attitude and our attitude is a choice. Hence success is a matter of choice and not chance. –<\/p>\n (5) Today success represents a holistic and positive attitude to life. Attitude is everything. Success is not restricted within some kind of brick and mortar premises. It assumes the individuality of a complete act executed with perfection; material achievements do not define life. We don’t remember sports stars for the products they endorse but the spirit of achievement that they represent. In the abundance of positive attitude, lie the grandeur of a truly rewarding rich life.<\/p>\n (6) Success can be measured from two standpoints\u2014the external and the internal. Externally it is the measure of a On the basis of your understanding of the above passage, answer ANY TEN questions from the twelve that follow:<\/p>\n Question 1.<\/p>\n What qualities lead one to the place called success?<\/h2>\n(A) determination Question 2.<\/p>\n The Road to success is…………<\/h2>\n(A) straight <\/p>\n Question 3.<\/p>\n The difference between a disaster and triumph lies in……….<\/h2>\n(A) whether you are prepared to weather the storm Question 4.<\/p>\n According to the text, which of the following statement is true?<\/h2>\n(A) Working harder is the same as working smarter. Question 5.<\/p>\n To work smarter you need……….<\/h2>\n(A) the right qualifications <\/p>\n Question 6.<\/p>\n How can one have a better future?<\/h2>\n(A) By changing the circumstances Question 7.<\/p>\n Externally success is measured by……..<\/h2>\n(A) money Question 8.<\/p>\n Internally it is measured by………..<\/h2>\n(A) feeling of achievement Question 9.<\/p>\n The synonym of ‘victory’ as given in paragraph 2 is……<\/h2>\n(A) planning Question 10.<\/p>\n The synonym of ‘surplus’ as given in paragraph 5 is………<\/h2>\n(A) holistic Question 11.<\/p>\n The antonym of ‘defeat’ as given in paragraph 6 is………<\/h2>\n(A) recognition <\/p>\n Question 12.<\/p>\n The antonym of ‘deep’ as given in paragraph 3 is………<\/h2>\n(A) short-lived IV. Read the following passage carefully : (2) Nature, it is learnt, has blessed almost two-thirds of the human race with musical ability of some sort. Music has the power to bring out the deepest emotions. In fact, it is a magic medicine and many seek refuge in it when they are depressed or stressed. It is this intimacy that makes us listen to music or even hum or sing sometimes. This singing, or realistically speaking, expressing one’s emotion musically sometimes takes a serious turn.<\/p>\n (3) The desire to sing before an audience is innocent and beautiful and indeed it is perfectly alright to have such a genuine desire. But it is also important to understand that singing is an intricate art \u2014 a highly refined one at that, which requires systematic, prolonged and strict training, to be acceptable. This is an aspect we forget in our keen desire to reach the stage and perform. It is almost like preparing a formal meal for some specially invited guests, without even having learnt and trained in the basics of cooking.<\/p>\n (4) These days almost everyone sings and it does not stop here. Most of us want to become professional singers. Result: a complete disregard for and ignorance of the training part, as the need is never felt to go through one and the urge to get to the stage and perform overcomes even a little desire to learn, if any. If at all, somewhere along the way one feels the need to gain some knowledge and training, it leads to hurried shortcuts and halfhearted attempts, best described as ‘Crash Courses’. \u2019<\/p>\n (5) It is observed that those who have attained the so called partial success, suddenly feel that they lack the required knowledge and are not learned enough. But it is too late by then. It should be understood here that the stage or a performance brings in a different mind-set within the artist. It is always recommended and rightly said that while on stage, cover the mistakes and weaknesses if any, and get along. But the contrary is true when it comes to acquiring knowledge and during the learning process. While under training, the student is expected to make mistakes but then rectify those mistakes under the supervision and guidance of the teacher. Therefore, it is good to make mistakes and then be corrected during the process of learning as this subsequently makes one flawless and educated. This is a different mind-set. And these two mind-set discussed above, (those of a performer and that of a student) cannot coexist.<\/p>\n On the basis of your understanding of the above passage, answer ANY TEN questions from the twelve that follow:<\/p>\n Question 1.<\/p>\n Music is perhaps the most popular and widely practised form of………..<\/h2>\n(A) performing arts Question 2.<\/p>\n Nature has blessed almost two-thirds of the human race with………..<\/h2>\n(A) singing ability <\/p>\n Question 3.<\/p>\n ………….are brought out by the power of music.<\/h2>\n(A) Hidden talents Question 4.<\/p>\n How can we say that music is a magic medicine?<\/h2>\n(A) It can make one cry or bring a smile on one’s face. Question 5.<\/p>\n What is best described as ‘Crash Courses’?<\/h2>\n(A) Detailed courses Question 6.<\/p>\n The mind-set of a student of music should be………….<\/h2>\n(A) Never to make mistakes. Question 7.<\/p>\n In our keen desire to reach the stage and perform we forget…………<\/h2>\n(A) It requires prolonged and strict training. Question 8.<\/p>\n While performing on stage an artist must………..<\/h2>\n(A) make mistakes and seek guidance Question 9.<\/p>\n Any form of………… is difficult to master.<\/h2>\n(A) fine arts <\/p>\n Question 10.<\/p>\n ‘Transcending’ in para 1 means :<\/h2>\n(A) drown under Question 11.<\/p>\n ‘Refuge’ in para 2 means :<\/h2>\n(A) shelter from rain Question 12.<\/p>\n The word……..in para 5 is the same as ‘incomplete’.<\/h2>\n(A) lack V. Read the following passage carefully : (2) Even species listed as non-poisonous are not completely free of poison. The common Sand Boa, for instance, produces secretions particularly poisonous and dangerous to birds. So, the species does not prefer to take any chance – it crushes its prey and injects poison as an extra step.<\/p>\n (3) Do vipers need poison powerful enough to kill hundreds of rats with just one drop? After all, they eat only one (4) While hunting, animals try their best to kill as efficiently as possible while their prey will put in all the efforts, use any trick to avoid getting caught and becoming a meal, such as developing immunity to the poison. For instance, Californian ground squirrels are resistant to Northern Pacific rattle snake getting caught and poison.<\/p>\n (5) Competition with prey is not the only thing driving snakes to evolve more and more deadly poison. Snakes also have to struggle to avoid becoming prey themselves.<\/p>\n (6) Some snake killers are prone to have partial immunity to poison. Famously, mongooses are sure; highly resistant to the poison of cobra, and with their speed and agility, they can kill snakes fearlessly and are relatively unharmed . It would be mean definite death of cobras as a species if they did not evolve a more deadly poison to stop and resist the mongooses.<\/p>\n (7) Poison has another very important role. It has an extreme meat softening property; their specific enzymes break up the insides of the prey. Normally, a reptile depends on the sun’s warm rays to aid it in its digestion.<\/p>\n (8) But I wonder if we cannot use the venom in our favour. In remote parts of India, local hospitality there often involves serving leather-tough meat. I chew and chew until my jaws start aching. If I spit it out or refuse, our hosts would be offended, I swallow like a python stuffing a deer, down its throat and hope I don’t choke. If only I had poison.<\/p>\n On the basis of your understanding of the above passage, answer ANY TEN questions from the twelve that follow:<\/p>\n Question 1.<\/p>\n How do Russell vipers attack their prey?<\/h2>\n(A) Inject poison Question 2.<\/p>\n Rat snakes attack their prey by ……………..<\/h2>\n(A) injecting poison <\/p>\n Question 3.<\/p>\n The Sand Boa attacks its prey by………..<\/h2>\n(A) injecting poison Question 4.<\/p>\n How many rats do vipers consume at a time?<\/h2>\n(A) one or two at a time. Question 5.<\/p>\n Why do animals try to kill efficiently?<\/h2>\n(A) as their prey will use any trick to avoid becoming a meal. Question 6.<\/p>\n What immunity does Californian ground squirrels have?<\/h2>\n(A) They have grown bigger in size. Question 7.<\/p>\n Poison has one important role, it………<\/h2>\n(A) makes the meat sweet Question 8.<\/p>\n The writer wished he had poison because………<\/h2>\n(A) he wanted to hurt someone. <\/p>\n Question 9.<\/p>\n The synonym of the ‘another’ in para (1) is<\/h2>\n(A) opt Question 10.<\/p>\n One word for ‘liquid substances released from glands’:<\/h2>\n(A) secretions Question 11.<\/p>\n The synonym of ‘particular’ in para 7 is……….<\/h2>\n(A) extreme Question 12.<\/p>\n The word which means the same as ‘poison’ in para 8 is……….<\/h2>\n(A) venom VI. Read the following passage carefully : (2) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar refined the way Bengali language was written and taught. His book ‘Bornoporichoy’ (Introduction to the Alphabet) is still used as the introductory text to teach the Bengali alphabet. Thus, he brought about a revolution in the Bengali Education System. Vidyasagar is credited with the role of completely changing the old method of teaching which prevailed in Sanskrit College. As a professor in Sanskrit College, he bought modern outlook into the method of teaching. He included English and Bengali as mediums of learning, besides Sanskrit. He, also, introduced courses in European History, Philosophy and Science along with Vedic scriptures. He encouraged the students to study these subjects and make the best of both the worlds. \u201e<\/p>\n (3) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was a strong advocate of women education. He rightly viewed education as the primary way for women to achieve emancipation from the society’s oppression they had to face at that time. He exercised his power to open schools for girls and even outlined suitable curriculum to educate them. He went from door to door, requesting heads of the families to allow their daughters to be enrol them in schools. Ishwar Chandra was a man who defined his own path of action. He never listened to what other people said about his work and made decisions based on his own judgement. He was famous for all these qualities. He was also known for his great courage. Vidyasagar had a very soft heart that sympathised with those in trouble. He was easily moved to tears when he saw someone in pain and was always the first one to offer his help to his colleagues and friends in distress. After his death, Rabindranath Tagore said, “One wonders how God, in the process of producing forty million Bengalis, produced a man!”<\/p>\n On the basis of your understanding of the above passage, answer ANY TEN questions from the twelve that follow<\/p>\n Question 1.<\/p>\n Why are great people born?<\/h2>\n(A) to influence the society Question 2.<\/p>\n Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was a………<\/h2>\n(A) painter, dancer, singer <\/p>\n Question 3.<\/p>\n ‘Bornoporichoy’ is a book on………<\/h2>\n(A) Bengali history ‘ Question 4.<\/p>\n What changes did Vidyasagar bring about in the method of teaching at Sanskrit college?<\/h2>\n(A) started teaching with songs Question 5.<\/p>\n How did Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar promote women education?<\/h2>\n(A) wrote books for girls <\/p>\n Question 6.<\/p>\n How can we say that Vidyasagar was a soft-hearted man?<\/h2>\n(A) sympathised with those in trouble Question 7.<\/p>\n “One wonders how God, in the process of producing forty million Bengalis, produced a , man!”. These words were said for………<\/h2>\n(A) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Question 8.<\/p>\n Which of the following statement is true?<\/h2>\n(A) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar always paid attention to what people had to say about his work. Question 9.<\/p>\n The synonym of the word ‘impression’ in para is<\/h2>\n(A) humble Question 10.<\/p>\n The word which means the same as ‘change’ in para 1 is……….<\/h2>\n(A) transform Question 11.<\/p>\n What does the word ‘advocate’ mean?<\/h2>\n(A) caretaker <\/p>\n Question 12.<\/p>\n The word ’emancipation’ in para 3 means<\/h2>\n(A) oppression VII. Read the following passage carefully :<\/p>\n (1) Have you ever failed at something so miserably that the thought of attempting to do it again was the last thing you ever wanted to doIf your answer is yes, then you are “not a robot.” Unlike robots, we human beings have feelings, emotions, and dreams. We are all meant to grow and stretch despite our circumstances and our limitations.<\/p>\n (2) Flourishing and trying to make our dreams come true is great when life is going our way. But what happens when it is not What happens when you fail despite all of your hard work? Do you stay down and accept the defeat or do you get up again and again until you are satisfied? If you have a tendency to preserve and keep going then you have what the experts call, grit.<\/p>\n (3) Falling down or failing is one of the most agonizing, embarrassing and scariest human experiences. But it is also one of the most educational, empowering and essential parts of living a successful and fulfilling life. Did you know that perseverance (grit) is one of the seven qualities that have been described as the keys to personal success and betterment in society? The other six are: curiosity, gratitude, optimism, self-control, social intelligence, and zest. Thomas Edison is a model for grit for trying 1,000 plus times to invent the light bulb. If you are reading this with the lights on in your room, you know well that he succeeded. When asked why he kept going despite his hundreds of failures, he merely stated that they were not failures. They were hundreds of ways not to create a light bulb. This statement not only revealed his grit but also his optimism for looking at the bright side.<\/p>\n (4) Grit can be learnt to help you become more successful. One of the techniques that help is mindfulness. Mindfulness is a practice that helps the individual stay in the moment by bringing awareness of his or her experience without judgement. This practice has been used to quiet the noise of their fears and doubts. Through the simple practice of mindfulness, individuals will have the ability to stop the self-sabotaging downward spiral of hopelessness, despair and frustration.<\/p>\n (5) What did you do to overcome the negative and self-sabotaging feelings of failure? Reflect on what you did, and try to use those same powerful resources to help you today.<\/p>\n On the basis of your understanding of the above passage, answer ANY TEN questions from the twelve that follow:<\/p>\n Question 1.<\/p>\n Why are great people born?<\/h2>\n(A) to influence the society Question 2.<\/p>\n Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was a………<\/h2>\n(A) painter, dancer, singer Question 3.<\/p>\n ‘Bornoporichoy’ is a book on<\/h2>\n(A) Bengali history ‘ Question 4.<\/p>\n What changes did Vidyasagar bring about in the method of teaching at Sanskrit college?<\/h2>\n(A) started teaching with songs <\/p>\n Question 5.<\/p>\n How did Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar promote women education?<\/h2>\n(A) wrote books for girls Question 6.<\/p>\n How can we say that Vidyasagar was a soft-hearted man?<\/h2>\n(A) sympathised with those in trouble Question 7.<\/p>\n “One wonders how God, in the process of producing forty million Bengalis, produced a man!”. These words were said for………..<\/h2>\n(A) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Question 8.<\/p>\n Which of the following statement is true?<\/h2>\n(A) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar always paid attention to what people had to say about his work. Question 9.<\/p>\n The synonym of the word ‘impression’ in para 1 is………<\/h2>\n(A) humble Question 10.<\/p>\n The word which means the same as ‘change’ in para 1 is………<\/h2>\n(A) transform <\/p>\n Question 11.<\/p>\n What does the word ‘advocate’ mean?<\/h2>\n(A) caretaker Question 12.<\/p>\n The word ’emancipation’ in para 3 means<\/h2>\n(A) oppression VII. Read the following passage carefully : (2) If your answer is yes, then you are “not a robot.” Unlike robots, we human beings have feelings, emotions, and dreams. We are all meant to grow and stretch despite our circumstances and our limitations. Flourishing and trying to make our dreams come true is great when life is going our way. But what happens when it is not? What happens when you fail despite all of your hard work? Do you stay down and accept the defeat or do you get up again and again until you are satisfied? If you have a tendency to preserve and keep going then you have what the experts call, grit.<\/p>\n (3) Falling down or failing is one of the most agonizing, embarrassing and scariest human experiences. But it is also one of the most educational, empowering and essential parts of living a successful and fulfilling life. Did you know that perseverance (grit) is one of the seven qualities that have been described as the keys to personal success and betterment in society? The other six are: curiosity, gratitude, optimism, self-control, social intelligence, and zest. Thomas Edison is a model for grit for trying 1,000 plus times to invent the light bulb. If you are reading this with the lights on in your room, you know well that he succeeded. When asked why he kept going despite his hundreds of failures, he merely stated that they were not failures. They were hundreds of ways not to create a light bulb. This statement not only revealed his grit but also his optimism for looking at the bright side.<\/p>\n (4) Grit can be learnt to help you become more successful. One of the techniques that help is mindfulness. Mindfulness is a practice that helps the individual stay in the moment by bringing awareness of his or her experience without judgement. This practice has been used to quiet the noise of their fears and doubts. Through the simple practice of mindfulness, individuals will have the ability to stop the self-sabotaging downward spiral of hopelessness, despair and frustration.<\/p>\n (5) What did you do to overcome the negative and self-sabotaging feelings of failure? Reflect on what you did, and try to use those same powerful resources to help you today.<\/p>\n On the basis of your understanding of the above passage, answer ANY TEN questions from the twelve that follow:<\/p>\n Question 1.<\/p>\n If we are scared of failure, we are not a……….<\/h2>\n(A) robot Question 2.<\/p>\n How are humans different from robots?<\/h2>\n(A) We have feelings and emotions. <\/p>\n Question 3.<\/p>\n What is perceived as grit?<\/h2>\n(A) To be courageous. Question 4.<\/p>\n …………. are some of the seven qualities that have been described as the keys to personal success.<\/h2>\n(A) Failure, dejection and dishonesty Question 5.<\/p>\n Thomas Edison is a perfect example of………<\/h2>\n(A) courage Question 6.<\/p>\n Grit helps you to become……….<\/h2>\n(A) fearless <\/p>\n Question 7.<\/p>\n What is mindfulness?<\/h2>\n(A) To stay in the moment. . Question 8.<\/p>\n Mindfulness helps the individual .<\/h2>\n(A) to be scared Question 9.<\/p>\n Failure is a part of………life.<\/h2>\n(A) human Question 10.<\/p>\n In para 2,…………means ‘to continue’.<\/h2>\n(A) robots Question 11.<\/p>\n In para 3,the synonym of ‘distressing’ is.<\/h2>\n(A) embarrassing <\/p>\n Question 12.<\/p>\n helps in preventing individuals from going down the lines of despair.<\/h2>\n(A) courage VIII.Read the following passage carefully : (2) Due to the easy access of smart phones, communication has become very effective, efficient and faster. People are able to convey their message all around the globe to their loved ones without spending hefty sums of money. Adults are always fond of such gadgets and they always welcome and adopt such new technology readily. Further, it has helped young people as they have been able to broaden their minds and improve their skill by doing research on the Internet. For instance, they use smart phones to look up any new word they come across. On the basis of your understanding of the above passage, answer ANY TEN questions from the twelve that follow:<\/p>\n Question 1.<\/p>\n Flow has the world advanced?<\/h2>\n(A) introduction of new technologies Question 2.<\/p>\n What are the benefits of mobile phones for the young generation?<\/h2>\n(A) help in online learning. Question 3.<\/p>\n Flow can mobile phones be considered Tifesavers’?<\/h2>\n(A) They automatically connect you to a doctor. <\/p>\n Question 4.<\/p>\n Mention any one demerit of mobile phones.<\/h2>\n(A) very expensive Question 5.<\/p>\n Through mobile, internet access is…….times hurried and short.<\/h2>\n(A) ten Question 6.<\/p>\n Which of the following statement is true?<\/h2>\n(A) Smart phones can connect people with their loved ones anywhere in the world at cheaper rates. Question 7.<\/p>\n How can young people be kept away from the ill effects of mobile phones?<\/h2>\n(A) They should not be given mobile phones. Question 8.<\/p>\n What has contributed to the popularity of mobile phones?<\/h2>\n(A) cheap in cost <\/p>\n Question 9.<\/p>\n In para 1, synonym of ‘innovation’ is……..<\/h2>\n(A) production Question 10.<\/p>\n Mobile internet can provide access to………<\/h2>\n(A) e-mails Question 11.<\/p>\n It is an……. fact that the world has gone too far with the advancement of new technologies.<\/h2>\n(A) indisputable Question 12.<\/p>\n The meaning of the word ‘adverse’ in para 4 is:<\/h2>\n(A) positive IX. Read the following passage carefully: (2) Much later in life, I realised that though we have learnt much from our holy books, there is a lot to learn from our surroundings. This realisation dawned upon me when I learnt to enquire and to explore. Everything around us the sun, the moon, the stars, rain, rivers, stones, rocks, birds, plants and animals teach us many valuable life lessons.<\/p>\n (3) No wonder that besides the scriptures in many cultures, nature is also actively worshipped. The message that we get is to save our environment and to maintain ecological balance. People are taught to live in harmony with nature and recognise that there is God in all aspects of nature.<\/p>\n (4) Nature is a great teacher. A river never stops flowing. If it finds an obstacle in its way in the form of a heavy rock, the river water fights to remove it from its path or finds an alternative path to move ahead. This teaches us to be progressive in life, and to keep the fighting spirit alive.<\/p>\n (5) Snakes are worshipped as they eat insects in the field that can hurt our crops, thus protecting the grains for us. In fact, whatever we worship is our helper and makes our lives easy for us. There are many such examples in nature, but we are not ready to learn a lesson yet. Overcome With greed, we are destroying the nature. As a result, we face natural disasters like drought, flood and landslides. We don’t know that nature is angry with us. However, it is never too late to learn. If we learn to respect nature, the quality of our life will definitely improve.<\/p>\n On the basis of your understanding of the above passage, answer ANY TEN questions from the twelve that follow<\/p>\n Question 1.<\/p>\n When we are children, we are taught to……….<\/h2>\n(A) go to school every day Question 2.<\/p>\n What do we learn from the holy books?<\/h2>\n(A) life lessons <\/p>\n Question 3.<\/p>\n Why should we respect our parents?<\/h2>\n(A) They teach us good values. Question 4.<\/p>\n The narrator learnt that we learn a lot from our surroundings when he learnt to .<\/h2>\n(A) ask questions Question 5.<\/p>\n In many cultures besides scriptures,………….is also worshipped.<\/h2>\n(A) Idols Question 6.<\/p>\n According to the author, where do we learn more than our holy books?<\/p>\n (A) parents <\/p>\n Question 7.<\/p>\n What message do we get from the scriptures?<\/h2>\n(A) to save our environment and maintain ecological balance Question 8.<\/p>\n What does the river teach us?<\/h2>\n(A) to be progressive in life (D) to face the challenges Option (A) is correct.<\/p>\n Question 9.<\/p>\n The synonym of ‘advised’ is………<\/h2>\n(A) ethics Question 10.<\/p>\n The synonym of’search’ in para 2 is<\/h2>\n(A) dawned <\/p>\n Question 11.<\/p>\n The word which means the same as ‘valuable’ is<\/h2>\n(A) proper Question 12.<\/p>\n The word which means the same as ‘harmony’ is<\/h2>\n(A) beauty X. Read the following passage carefully : On the basis of your understanding of the above passage, answer ANY TEN questions from the twelve that follow:<\/p>\n Question 1.<\/p>\n Maggie is a Golden………..<\/h2>\n(A) Retriever Question 2.<\/p>\n She was called……….when she was little.<\/h2>\n(A) The Demon <\/p>\n Question 3<\/p>\n Maggie………..when she was small.<\/h2>\n(A) loved to bite Question 4.<\/p>\n Why did the author want a dog?<\/h2>\n(A) to entertain Question 5.<\/p>\n The author is grateful to the Canine Academy because .<\/h2>\n(A) it taught her to respond to commands. Question 6.<\/p>\n The author had difficulty in taking her for walks earlier because………..<\/h2>\n(A) her weight was too much for the author to manage Question 7.<\/p>\n Which of the following statement about the author is true?<\/h2>\n(A) We go for walks daily. <\/p>\n Question 8.<\/p>\n How did Lisa and her trainers help Maggie?<\/h2>\n(A) taught her to walk slowly Question 9.<\/p>\n The word which means the same as ‘trained’ in para 1 is………..<\/h2>\n(A) tamed Question 10.<\/p>\n What is meant by the word, ‘obedience’? (para 1)<\/h2>\n(A) faithfulness Question 11.<\/p>\n What is meant by the word, ‘unruly’? (para 2)<\/h2>\n(A) unmanageable <\/p>\n Question 12.<\/p>\n The word which means ‘partner’ in para 2 is<\/h2>\n(A) unruly Case-Based Factual Passages<\/span><\/p>\n I. Read the following passage carefully : Based on data collected by a survey by Travel Bureau, the following market profile of an eco-tourist was constructed:<\/p>\n Age: 35 – 54 years old, although age varied with activity and other factors such as cost.<\/p>\n Gender: 50% female and 50% male, although clear differences based on activity were found.<\/p>\n Education: 82% were college graduates, a shift in interest in eco-tourism from those who have high levels of education to those with less education was also found, indicating an expansion into mainstream markets.<\/p>\n Household composition: No major differences were found between general tourists and experienced eco-tourists<\/p>\n Party composition: A majority (60%) of experienced eco-tourism respondents stated they prefer to travel as a couple, with only 15% stating they preferred to travel with their families, and 13% preferring to travel alone. (experienced eco-tourists = Tourists that had been on at least one “eco-tourism” oriented trip.)<\/p>\n Trip duration: The largest group of experienced eco-tourists- (50%) preferred trips lasting 8-14 days.<\/p>\n Expenditure: Experienced eco-tourists were willing to spend more than general tourists, the largest group (26%).<\/p>\n Important elements of trip: Experienced eco-tourists top three responses were: (a) wilderness setting, (b) wildlife viewing, (c) hiking\/trekking.<\/p>\n Motivations for taking next trip: Experienced eco-tourists top two responses were (a) enjoy scenery\/nature, (b) new experiences\/places.<\/p>\n On the basis of your understanding of the above passage, answer ANY TEN questions from the twelve that follow<\/p>\n Question 1.<\/p>\n (A) a basis for something. Question 2.<\/p>\n (A) emerging economies of the world will gain 57% of their annual profits from International tourists. <\/p>\n Question 3.<\/p>\n (A) wild and untouched surroundings. Question 4.<\/p>\n 1. Asha Mathew, an NRI, loves animals and wishes to travel to places that safeguard their rights and inculcate awareness of their rights. What kind of tourist is she? (A) (1) is an eco-tourist and (2) is a geo tourist Question 5.<\/p>\n 1. showcases adventure sports2. promotes landscape appreciations3. promises luxurious travel4. includes being environmentally responsible5. believes in commercializing forests6. initiates donations for the underprivileged<\/p>\n (A) 1&2 <\/p>\n Question 6.<\/p>\n (A) female eco-tourists were more than the male eco-tourists. Question 7.<\/p>\n (A) mainstream market trends were popular with undergraduates. Question 8.<\/p>\n (A) 60%. <\/p>\n Question 9.<\/p>\n (A) setting up work stations in new places. Question 10.<\/p>\n TRUE. Question 11<\/p>\n (A) remained the same for the choice of tourist- attractions to visit. Question 12.<\/p>\n (A) The person who has travelled as an eco-tourist once earlier. II. Read the following passage carefully : (2) Keep a clock, phone, computer or anything that displays time in each room of your house. One of the easiest ways to run late is simply by not realising that the^time is passing as quickly as it is.<\/p>\n (3) Set all your clocks and watches to the same time. Don’t be an optimist. Things usually take longer than what you’d expect, even without major delays. If you have a dinner appointment at 7:30 p.m., don’t think you can work till 7 p.m., then take a bath, dress and reach on time. Realistically, calculate the time you will take at each step and then add 10 minutes more to allow for unexpected delays, or you cannot get to your job done in time.<\/p>\n (4) Wake up when you are supposed to wake up. Don’t hit the snooze button, keep on lying in bed, and watch TV at the very start of your day. May be you can try even setting your clock 10 minutes earlier than you need. If you have difficulty with this, move your alarm clock to somewhere away from your bed; that way, you will have to get up to turn it off. Commit yourself to being 15 minutes early for everything. If you have to reach your place of work at 8:00, don’t even tell yourself this. Just tell yourself (and everyone else who listens \u2014 but don’t annoy them or make them think that they are late or early!) “I have to be at work at 7:45.” If you do this, you will be on time even with little unforeseen delays. You will be on time even with a traffic jam. Question 1.<\/p>\n (A) clock <\/p>\n Question 2.<\/p>\n (A) to be late Question 3.<\/p>\n (A) hit the snooze button of the alarm clock Question 4.<\/p>\n (A) reach your work place in time. Question 5.<\/p>\n (A) five minutes Question 6.<\/p>\n (A) ahead of time <\/p>\n Question 7.<\/p>\n (A) before 5 a.m. Question 8.<\/p>\n (A) taking meals Question 9.<\/p>\n (A) can Question 10.<\/p>\n (A) organisation Question 11.<\/p>\n (A) Prioritize your work. <\/p>\n Question 12.<\/p>\n (A) watch III. Read the following passage carefully: (2) This post office lets you avail of all the regular postal services available in the country while being afloat. The seal used on everything posted from Floating Post Office is unique – along with the date and address. It bears the design of a boatman rowing a Shikara on the Dal Lake. The special feature of this post office is that letters posted from here carry a special design which has the picturesque scenery of Dal Lake and Srinagar city. These pictures reach wherever these letters are posted to and hence promote Kashmir as a tourist destination across the world.<\/p>\n (3) This is actually a heritage post office that has existed since British times. It was called Nehru Park Post Office before 2011. But after that the chief postmaster John Samuel renamed it as ‘Floating Post Office’.<\/p>\n (4) The post office’s houseboat has two small rooms – one serves as the office and the other a small museum that traces the philatelic history of the state postal department. It has a shop that sells postage stamps and other products.<\/p>\n (5) But for the locals, Floating Post Office is more than an object of fascination. Rupees 1-2 crore is deposited per month in Floating Post Office by communities living in and around the Dal Lake. The lake has several islets that are home to more than 50,000 people.<\/p>\n (6) The greatest difficulty is the recurrence of 2014 like floods in which the houseboat had gone for a toss Question 1.<\/p>\n (A) Jawahar Park Post Office <\/p>\n Question 2.<\/p>\n (A) it bears the design of a boatman rowing a , Shikara. Question 3.<\/p>\n (A) Aeroplane Question 4.<\/p>\n (A) Eastern Question 5.<\/p>\n (A) 2014 Question 6.<\/p>\n (A) 4-5 crore <\/p>\n Question 7.<\/p>\n (A) the museum of the state postal department Question 8.<\/p>\n (A) Postman Question 9.<\/p>\n (A) have the design a houseboat Question 10.<\/p>\n (A) an office, museum and a shop <\/p>\n Question 11.<\/p>\n (A) Floating Post Office, Dal Lake – claimed to be the only one such post office in the world Question 12.<\/p>\n (A) loose IV. Read the following passage carefully : (2) The Gangetic plain formed by river Ganga is one of the most fertile lands on earth. This is why almost 10% of the world population lives here and earns its livelihood. The Ganga, in India is the most worshipped body of water. The irony here is that in spite of being the most worshipped river, it is also the dirtiest one. It carries metals thrown out by tanneries, waste produced by industries and urban waste from different cities.<\/p>\n (3) All this has made river Ganga the fifth most polluted river in the world. Another major reason that adds to the Ganga river pollution is the coal based power plants on its banks which burn tons of coal every year and produce a lot of fly ash. This ash mixed with domestic waste water is released into the river. This bad situation calls for an urgent need to make efforts to reduce pollution and revive river Ganga. To achieve these objectives, the Government of India has started a programme named “Namami Ganga Programme”.<\/p>\n (4) The main pillars of this programme are sewage treatment, river surface cleaning, afforestation, river front development and public awareness. The importance of the success of “Namami Ganga Programme” can be seen through the following lines: ” If Ganga dies, India dies. If Ganga thrives, India thrives. No Ganga, No India”. Question 1.<\/p>\n (A) irrigation <\/p>\n Question 2.<\/p>\n (A) effluents from industries Question 3.<\/p>\n (A) an NGO Question 4.<\/p>\n (A) Mother Question 5.<\/p>\n (A) Ganga Question 6.<\/p>\n (A) 15% <\/p>\n Question 7.<\/p>\n (A) second Question 8.<\/p>\n (A) first Question 9.<\/p>\n (A) 2016-17 Question 10<\/p>\n (A) Uttarakhand Question 11.<\/p>\n (A) 2015-16 <\/p>\n Question 12.<\/p>\n (A) 262.2 cr v. Read the following passage carefully : (2) Ladakh, a cold desert at an altitude of 3,000-3,500 metres above sea level, has a low average annual rainfall rate of 50 mm. Glaciers have always been the only source of water. Agriculture is completely dependent on glacier melt unlike the rest of river\/monsoon fed India. But over the years with increasing effects of climate change, rainfall and snowfall patterns have been changing, resulting in severe shortage and drought situations. Given the severe winter conditions, the window for farming is usually limited to one harvest season.<\/p>\n (3) It is located between the natural glacier above and the village below. The one closer to the village and lowest in altitude melts first, providing water during April\/May, the crucial sowing season. Further layers of ice above melt with increasing temperature thus ensuring continuous supply to the fields. Thus, farmers have been able to manage two crops instead of one. It costs about ? 1,50,000 and above to create one.<\/p>\n (4) Fondly called the “glacier man”, Mr. Norphel has designed over 15 artificial glaciers in and around Leh since 1987. In recognition of his pioneering effort, he was conferred the Padma Shri by President Pranab Mukherjee, in 2015.<\/p>\n (5) There are a few basic steps followed in creating the artificial glacier.<\/p>\n (6) River or stream water at higher altitude is diverted to a shaded area of the hill, facing north, where the winter sun is blocked by a ridge or a mountain range. At the start of winter November, the diverted water is made to flow onto sloping hill face through distribution channels. Stone embankments are built at regular intervals which impede the flow of water, making shallow pools and freeze, forming a cascade of ice along the slope. Ice formation continues for 3-4 months resulting in a large accumulation of ice which is referred to as an “artificial glacier”.<\/p>\n Year<\/td>\n On the basis of your understanding of the above passage, answer ANY TEN questions from the twelve that follow:<\/p>\n Question 1.<\/p>\n (A) 2 months Question 2.<\/p>\n (A) Kashmir <\/p>\n Question 3.<\/p>\n (A) Hot desert Question 4.<\/p>\n (A) a retired principal Question 5.<\/p>\n (A) 2007 Question 6.<\/p>\n (A) 2000-2500 Question 7.<\/p>\n (A) August 2010 <\/p>\n Question 8.<\/p>\n (A) April 2010 Question 9.<\/p>\n (A) one third Question 10.<\/p>\n (A) 16815 Question 11.<\/p>\n (A) pioneering <\/p>\n Question 12.<\/p>\n (A) desert VI. Read the following passage carefully : (2) Antioxidants, in general, have been linked to a number of potential health benefits, including protection against heart diseases and cancer, but Vinson, a dietician said that their benefits ultimately depend on how they are absorbed and utilised in the body. The research says that coffee outranks popular antioxidant sources like tea, milk, chocolate and cranberries. Of all the foods and beverages studied, dates actually have the most antioxidants based solely on the serving size, but since dates are not consumed anywhere near the level of coffee, the drink comes as the top source of antioxidants, Vinson said.<\/p>\n (3) Besides keeping you alert and awake, coffee has been linked to an increasing number of potential health benefits, including protection against liver and colon cancer, type 2 diabetes and Parkinson’s disease, according to some recently published studies. The researchers, however, advise that one should consume coffee in moderation, because it can make you jittery and cause stomach pains. Question 1.<\/p>\n (A) A Doctor Question 2.<\/p>\n (A) dates Question 3.<\/p>\n (A) Tea <\/p>\n Question 4.<\/p>\n (A) Type 5 Question 5.<\/p>\n (A) new Question 6.<\/p>\n (A) less Question 7.<\/p>\n (A) instant Question 8.<\/p>\n (A) 200 mg <\/p>\n Question 9.<\/p>\n (A) Espresso Question 10.<\/p>\n (A) brewed Question 11.<\/p>\n (A) True <\/p>\n Question 12.<\/p>\n (A) drink more coffee VII. Read the following passage carefully : (2) They stare at you in silvery-white majesty. The most famous peak on view is Nanda Devi, the second highest mountain in India. It is situated at a height of 25,645 feet and is 36 miles away as the crow flies. The other famous peaks on view are Chaukhamba (23,420 feet) and Trishul (23,360 feet). Then there are also Neelkanth, Nanda Ghunti, Nanda Ghat and Nanda Kot. On a clear day, the blue of the sky makes a splendid background to these peaks. At sunrise and at sunset, when the colour of the sky changes to a golden orange, the scene gets etched in your memory.<\/p>\n (3) When Gandhi ji visited this place in 1929, its scenic beauty held him spellbound. He named it the ‘Switzerland of India’. He prolonged his two day stay to fourteen days, making time to write a book, ‘Anashakti Yoga’. The place where he was staying was originally a guest house of a tea estate. It was renamed ‘Anashakti Ashram’ after the book.<\/p>\n (4) Kausani is the birthplace of Sumitra Nandan Pant, India’s poet laureate. Its natural surroundings inspired many of his poems. Its tea gardens mingle with dense pine forests and fruit orchards. The area is also host to many fairs and religious ceremonies. If Uttarakhand is the abode of Gods, Kausani is God’s own backyard. There is no traffic, no one is in a hurry. If serenity could be put on a canvas, the picture would resemble Kausani. Question 1.<\/p>\n (A) 7125 Question 2.<\/p>\n (A) 1914 Question 3.<\/p>\n (A) silverish grey <\/p>\n Question 4.<\/p>\n (A) One week Question 5.<\/p>\n (A) Uttarakhand Question 6.<\/p>\n (A) Central Question 7.<\/p>\n (A) January <\/p>\n Question 8.<\/p>\n (A) February Question 9.<\/p>\n (A) 70 mm Question 10.<\/p>\n (A) Switzerland Question 11.<\/p>\n (A) False <\/p>\n Question 12.<\/p>\n (A) spellbound MCQ Questions for Class 10 English Grammar Unseen Passages with Answers I. Read the following passage carefully : (1) The choices we make on a daily basis wearing a seat belt, lifting heavy objects correctly or purposely staying out of any dangerous situation can either ensure our safety or bring about potentially harmful circumstances. You …<\/p>\n |