Comprehension Questions

According to the passage, how was the immense power of the atom bomb experienced for the first time?

According to the passage, why are large nations manufacturing modern destructive weapons?

Modern wars are terrifying and destructive because:

What is the main theme/core message of this passage?

What gave the inspiration to manufacture terrifying and modern destructive weapons?

Based on the passage found in "image_22e090.jpg", modern human development cannot be called all-round (सर्वंगीण) because:

Based on the passage found in "image_22e090.jpg", giving the dignity of a humanitarian approach to an atomic explosion is only possible when a person's:

Based on the passage found in "image_22e090.jpg", modern humans are doubtful regarding their own personality and existence because:

Based on the passage found in "image_22e090.jpg", the most significant output of our science-centered education is:

Based on the passage found in "image_22e090.jpg", how can human life be prevented from turning into a Bhasmasura?

Passage:
[Same as above]

Question: What is the core theme/message (मूल कथ्य) of this passage?

Comprehension:In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.The road to success is not 1________ ; there is a curve called failure, a loop called confusion, speed bumps called friends, caution-lights called family, and you 2 ________ have flats called jobs. But 3 ________ you have a spark called determination, an engine called perseverance, insurance called faith, and a driver called God, you will make it 4 ________ a place called success!In spite of all our planning and preparation, 5 ________ challenges are certain to arise.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

Passage:
[Same as above]

Question: Modern wars are terrifying and destructive because:

Passage:
The success of scientific experiments has led to an unprecedented development of human intelligence. In the Second World War, the power of the atom bomb defeated the unconquerable power of Japan in just a few moments. The wartime success of this power inspired all countries like America, Russia, Britain, France, etc., to manufacture such weapons that everyone started making dangerous and omnicidal weapons. Now, instead of manufacturing weapons to defeat the army and attack the enemy country with infantry, weapons are being made in the direction of destroying the country. If these weapons are used, most of the population and property of the enemy countries can be destroyed in a short time. Since some of these weapons have come into the museums/arsenals of almost all independent countries, their use will also become inevitable in the event of war. Therefore, the total destruction or majority destruction of the world will surely happen. That is why disarmament plans are being made. According to the direction adopted in the manufacture of weaponry, such advanced weapons have been made today, whose use makes widespread destruction appear imminent. Even now, ways are being sought to prevent testing and to stop the use of manufactured weapons. A terrible terror and fear of world destruction is working at the root of these efforts. Why are big countries making modern destructive weapons?

Question: Why are big countries making modern destructive weapons?

निम्नलिखित गद्यांश को ध्यान से पढ़िए तथा पूछे गए प्रश्नों के उत्तर इस गद्यांश के आधार पर ही दीजिए।
विद्यार्थी जीवन को मानव जीवन की रीढ़ की हड्डी कहें तो कोई अतिशयोक्ति नहीं होगी। विद्यार्थी काल में बालक में जो संस्कार पड़ जाते हैं जीवन भर वही संस्कार अमिट रहते हैं, इसीलिए यही काल आधारशिला कहा गया है। यदि यह नींव दृढ़ बन जाती है तो जीवन सुदृढ़ और सुखी बन जाता है। यदि इस काल में बालक कष्ट सहन कर लेता है तो उसका स्वास्थ्य सुंदर बनता है। यदि मन लगाकर अध्ययन कर लेता है तो उसे ज्ञान मिलता है, उसका मानसिक विकास होता है। जिस वृक्ष को प्रारंभ से सुंदर सिंचन और खाद मिल जाती है वह पुष्पित एवं पल्लवित होकर संसार को सौरभ देने लगता है। इसी प्रकार विद्यार्थी काल में जो बालक श्रम, अनुशासन एवं समय नियमन के साँचे में ढल जाता है, वह आदर्श विद्यार्थी बनकर सभ्य नागरिक बन जाता है। सभ्य नागरिक के लिए जिन-जिन गुणों की आवश्यकता है उन गुणों के लिए विद्यार्थी काल ही तो सुंदर पाठशाला है। यहाँ पर अपने साथियों के बीच रहकर वे सभी गुण आ जाने आवश्यक हैं जिनकी विद्यार्थी को अपने जीवन में आवश्यकता होती है।
According to the passage, what are the good qualities of an ideal student?

निम्नलिखित गद्यांश को ध्यान से पढ़िए तथा पूछे गए प्रश्नों के उत्तर इस गद्यांश के आधार पर ही दीजिए।
विद्यार्थी जीवन को मानव जीवन की रीढ़ की हड्डी कहें तो कोई अतिशयोक्ति नहीं होगी। विद्यार्थी काल में बालक में जो संस्कार पड़ जाते हैं जीवन भर वही संस्कार अमिट रहते हैं, इसीलिए यही काल आधारशिला कहा गया है। यदि यह नींव दृढ़ बन जाती है तो जीवन सुदृढ़ और सुखी बन जाता है। यदि इस काल में बालक कष्ट सहन कर लेता है तो उसका स्वास्थ्य सुंदर बनता है। यदि मन लगाकर अध्ययन कर लेता है तो उसे ज्ञान मिलता है, उसका मानसिक विकास होता है। जिस वृक्ष को प्रारंभ से सुंदर सिंचन और खाद मिल जाती है वह पुष्पित एवं पल्लवित होकर संसार को सौरभ देने लगता है। इसी प्रकार विद्यार्थी काल में जो बालक श्रम, अनुशासन एवं समय नियमन के साँचे में ढल जाता है, वह आदर्श विद्यार्थी बनकर सभ्य नागरिक बन जाता है। सभ्य नागरिक के लिए जिन-जिन गुणों की आवश्यकता है उन गुणों के लिए विद्यार्थी काल ही तो सुंदर पाठशाला है। यहाँ पर अपने साथियों के बीच रहकर वे सभी गुण आ जाने आवश्यक हैं जिनकी विद्यार्थी को अपने जीवन में आवश्यकता होती है।

According to the passage, it will be no exaggeration to call student life the ______ of human life.

विद्यार्थी जीवन को मानव जीवन की रीढ़ की हड्डी कहें तो कोई अतिशयोक्ति नहीं होगी। विद्यार्थी काल में बालक में जो संस्कार पड़ जाते हैं जीवन भर वही संस्कार अमिट रहते हैं, इसीलिए यही काल आधारशिला कहा गया है। यदि यह नींव दृढ़ बन जाती है तो जीवन सुदृढ़ और सुखी बन जाता है। यदि इस काल में बालक कष्ट सहन कर लेता है तो उसका स्वास्थ्य सुंदर बनता है। यदि मन लगाकर अध्ययन कर लेता है तो उसे ज्ञान मिलता है, उसका मानसिक विकास होता है। जिस वृक्ष को प्रारंभ से सुंदर सिंचन और खाद मिल जाती है वह पुष्पित एवं पल्लवित होकर संसार को सौरभ देने लगता है। इसी प्रकार विद्यार्थी काल में जो बालक श्रम, अनुशासन एवं समय नियमन के साँचे में ढल जाता है, वह आदर्श विद्यार्थी बनकर सभ्य नागरिक बन जाता है। सभ्य नागरिक के लिए जिन-जिन गुणों की आवश्यकता है उन गुणों के लिए विद्यार्थी काल ही तो सुंदर पाठशाला है। यहाँ पर अपने साथियों के बीच रहकर वे सभी गुण आ जाने आवश्यक हैं जिनकी विद्यार्थी को अपने जीवन में आवश्यकता होती है।According to the passage, which qualities should be adopted during student life?

Comprehension:In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.The road to success is not 1________ ; there is a curve called failure, a loop called confusion, speed bumps called friends, caution-lights called family, and you 2 ________ have flats called jobs. But 3 ________ you have a spark called determination, an engine called perseverance, insurance called faith, and a driver called God, you will make it 4 ________ a place called success!In spite of all our planning and preparation, 5 ________ challenges are certain to arise.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
One would imagine that at the very sight of the panther, deer, antelopes and its other preys would just run for their lives. Nothing of the sort! They all stand their ground and make such a loud noise that the panther is left with no other choice except to leave quietly. I have seen a tiny chital baby standing in the middle of an opening in the forest, stamping its feet on the ground and shooing away a tiger. With the white of its erect tail showing, it kept up its shrill call until the tiger made itself scarce. No tiger in its senses would attempt to catch such an impertinent brat, just as you would not dream of catching an offending crow cawing away in your veranda.
While the panther sticks to cover and hugs the edge of the forest, the game animals, on the other hand, like to assemble right out in open vast grazing grounds. Open spaces which the panther carefully avoids, are what the game animals deliberately seek. It is difficult to describe the pandemonium kicked up by various animals when they spot or suspect a panther around. The chital strikes a shrill note, the kakar emits a deafening bark and the sambar rings a bell. The peacock on its perch, the jungle fowl on the ground, and the monkey on treetops, all join in the chorus of condemnation of the panther. They curse the panther in their own inimitable language. The resulting confusion of sounds is so irritating to the sharp ears of the panther that it is left with no other option except to go away. The panther has thus to deal with its ever alert and watchful associate who show no mercy and expect none. It is a fight between finesse and flight, between clever attack and skilful defence.
Contrary to the common belief, the panther never springs upon its prey suddenly. It stalks as close to its victim as it can manage, and then makes the final dash by rushing at it at a lightning speed.

What does the phrase 'stand their ground' mean?

Passage:
[Same as above]

Question: Who gave the inspiration to manufacture terrifyingly destructive modern weaponry?

Passage:
[Same as above]

Question: How was the first experience of the immense power of the atom bomb obtained?

निर्देश: प्र. सं. 43 से 47 के लिए दिए गए गद्यांश को ध्यानपूर्वक पढ़िए और प्रश्न का उत्तर दीजिए।
ईर्ष्या का काम जलाना है, मगर सबसे पहले वह उसी को जलाती है जिसके हृदय में उसका जन्म होता है। आप भी ऐसे बहुत से लोगों को जानते होंगे जो ईर्ष्या और द्वेष की साकार मूर्ति हैं, जो बराबर इस फिक्र में लगे रहते हैं कि कहाँ सुनने वाले मिलें कि अपने दिल का गुबार निकालने का मौका मिले। श्रोता मिलते ही उनका ग्रामोफोन बजने लगता है और वे बड़े ही होशियारी के साथ एक-एक काण्ड इस ढंग से सुनाते हैं, मानो विश्व कल्याण को छोड़कर उनका और कोई ध्येय नहीं हो। मगर, जरा उनके अपने इतिहास को भी देखिए और समझने की कोशिश कीजिए कि जबसे उन्होंने इस सुकर्म का आरंभ किया है, तबसे वे अपने क्षेत्र में आगे बढ़े हैं या पीछे हटे हैं। यह भी कि, अगर वे निंदा करने में समय और शक्ति का अपव्यय नहीं करते तो आज उनका स्थान कहाँ होता।

'अपव्यय' का क्या अर्थ होता है?

निर्देश: प्र. सं. 43 से 47 के लिए दिए गए गद्यांश को ध्यानपूर्वक पढ़िए और प्रश्न का उत्तर दीजिए।
ईर्ष्या का काम जलाना है, मगर सबसे पहले वह उसी को जलाती है जिसके हृदय में उसका जन्म होता है। आप भी ऐसे बहुत से लोगों को जानते होंगे जो ईर्ष्या और द्वेष की साकार मूर्ति हैं, जो बराबर इस फिक्र में लगे रहते हैं कि कहाँ सुनने वाले मिलें कि अपने दिल का गुबार निकालने का मौका मिले। श्रोता मिलते ही उनका ग्रामोफोन बजने लगता है और वे बड़े ही होशियारी के साथ एक-एक काण्ड इस ढंग से सुनाते हैं, मानो विश्व कल्याण को छोड़कर उनका और कोई ध्येय नहीं हो। मगर, जरा उनके अपने इतिहास को भी देखिए और समझने की कोशिश कीजिए कि जबसे उन्होंने इस सुकर्म का आरंभ किया है, तबसे वे अपने क्षेत्र में आगे बढ़े हैं या पीछे हटे हैं। यह भी कि, अगर वे निंदा करने में समय and शक्ति का अपव्यय नहीं करते तो आज उनका स्थान कहाँ होता।

गद्यांश का उपयुक्त शीर्षक क्या होगा ?

निर्देश: प्र. सं. 43 से 47 के लिए दिए गए गद्यांश को ध्यानपूर्वक पढ़िए और प्रश्न का उत्तर दीजिए।
ईर्ष्या का काम जलाना है, मगर सबसे पहले वह उसी को जलाती है जिसके हृदय में उसका जन्म होता है। आप भी ऐसे बहुत से लोगों को जानते होंगे जो ईर्ष्या और द्वेष की साकार मूर्ति हैं, जो बराबर इस फिक्र में लगे रहते हैं कि कहाँ सुनने वाले मिलें कि अपने दिल का गुबार निकालने का मौका मिले। श्रोता मिलते ही उनका ग्रामोफोन बजने लगता है और वे बड़े ही होशियारी के साथ एक-एक काण्ड इस ढंग से सुनाते हैं, मानो विश्व कल्याण को छोड़कर उनका और कोई ध्येय नहीं हो। मगर, जरा उनके अपने इतिहास को भी देखिए और समझने की कोशिश कीजिए कि जबसे उन्होंने इस सुकर्म का आरंभ किया है, तबसे वे अपने क्षेत्र में आगे बढ़े हैं या पीछे हटे हैं। यह भी कि, अगर वे निंदा करने में समय और शक्ति का अपव्यय नहीं करते तो आज उनका स्थान कहाँ होता।

ईर्ष्या का काम है:

निर्देश: प्र. सं. 43 से 47 के लिए दिए गए गद्यांश को ध्यानपूर्वक पढ़िए और प्रश्न का उत्तर दीजिए।
ईर्ष्या का काम जलाना है, मगर सबसे पहले वह उसी को जलाती है जिसके हृदय में उसका जन्म होता है। आप भी ऐसे बहुत से लोगों को जानते होंगे जो ईर्ष्या और द्वेष की साकार मूर्ति हैं, जो बराबर इस फिक्र में लगे रहते हैं कि कहाँ सुनने वाले मिलें कि अपने दिल का गुबार निकालने का मौका मिले। श्रोता मिलते ही उनका ग्रामोफोन बजने लगता है और वे बड़े ही होशियारी के साथ एक-एक काण्ड इस ढंग से सुनाते हैं, मानो विश्व कल्याण को छोड़कर उनका और कोई ध्येय नहीं हो। मगर, जरा उनके अपने इतिहास को भी देखिए और समझने की कोशिश कीजिए कि जबसे उन्होंने इस सुकर्म का आरंभ किया है, तबसे वे अपने क्षेत्र में आगे बढ़े हैं या पीछे हटे हैं। यह भी कि, अगर वे निंदा करने में समय और शक्ति का अपव्यय नहीं करते तो आज उनका स्थान कहाँ होता।

गद्यांश में प्रयुक्त 'ध्येय' का क्या अर्थ है ?

निर्देश: प्र. सं. 43 से 47 के लिए दिए गए गद्यांश को ध्यानपूर्वक पढ़िए और प्रश्न का उत्तर दीजिए।
ईर्ष्या का काम जलाना है, मगर सबसे पहले वह उसी को जलाती है जिसके हृदय में उसका जन्म होता है। आप भी ऐसे बहुत से लोगों को जानते होंगे जो ईर्ष्या और द्वेष की साकार मूर्ति हैं, जो बराबर इस फिक्र में लगे रहते हैं कि कहाँ सुनने वाले मिलें कि अपने दिल का गुबार निकालने का मौका मिले। श्रोता मिलते ही उनका ग्रामोफोन बजने लगता है और वे बड़े ही होशियारी के साथ एक-एक काण्ड इस ढंग से सुनाते हैं, मानो विश्व कल्याण को छोड़कर उनका और कोई ध्येय नहीं हो। मगर, जरा उनके अपने इतिहास को भी देखिए और समझने की कोशिश कीजिए कि जबसे उन्होंने इस सुकर्म का आरंभ किया है, तबसे वे अपने क्षेत्र में आगे बढ़े हैं या पीछे हटे हैं। यह भी कि, अगर वे निंदा करने में समय और शक्ति का अपव्यय नहीं करते तो आज उनका स्थान कहाँ होता।

गद्यांश में ईर्ष्यालु व्यक्तियों की :

It has been established that
(P) Einstein was
(Q) although a great scientist
(R) weak in arithmetic
(S) right from his school days

To form a correct and meaningful sentence, the proper sequence should be:

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Radio Talk is a kind of writing that is in some ways (1)______ to a magazine or feature article. However, in this case, the radio talk is (2)______ written for the radio. Although talks are usually based on one’s (3)______ experiences yet they must be of general interest to a wider (4)______ .The key is to have an interesting opening so that it grabs the listener’s (5)______.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

Based on the passage below, answer the question:
"Culture and civilization - these are two words and their meanings are also different. Civilization is that quality of man by which he makes his external progress. Culture is that quality by which he makes his internal progress, learns compassion, love, and benevolence. Today, trains, motor cars and airplanes, long and wide roads and big houses, good food and good clothes, these are the identities of civilization and the more abundance of these in a country, the more civilized we consider that country. But culture is a much finer thing than all of them. It is not the motor car, but the art of making a motor car; not the house, but the interest or taste in making a house. Culture is not wealth, it is a virtue/quality. Culture is not pomp and show, it is humility and politeness. There is a saying that civilization is what we have, but culture is the quality that is hidden within us. We have houses, clothes, but all these things are evidence of our civilization, whereas culture is not visible in such a coarse way, it is a very subtle and great thing and it is hidden in our every choice, every habit. Making a house is the work of civilization, but which design of the house we prefer - this is told by our culture. Inside man, lust, anger, greed, attachment, arrogance, and jealousy - these six vices are given by nature. But if these vices are left unchecked, man would fall so low that there would be no difference between him and an animal. Therefore, man restrains these vices. The more a person can control these vices, the higher his culture is considered to be. It is the nature of culture that it grows through exchange. When people of two countries or races meet, their cultures influence each other. Therefore, from the point of view of culture, that race or country is considered very rich which has developed its own culture by taking advantage of the cultures of maximum countries or races."

What is meant by 'Culture' ('संस्कृति') according to the passage?

Based on the passage below, answer the question:
"Culture and civilization - these are two words and their meanings are also different. Civilization is that quality of man by which he makes his external progress. Culture is that quality by which he makes his internal progress, learns compassion, love, and benevolence. Today, trains, motor cars and airplanes, long and wide roads and big houses, good food and good clothes, these are the identities of civilization and the more abundance of these in a country, the more civilized we consider that country. But culture is a much finer thing than all of them. It is not the motor car, but the art of making a motor car; not the house, but the interest or taste in making a house. Culture is not wealth, it is a virtue/quality. Culture is not pomp and show, it is humility and politeness. There is a saying that civilization is what we have, but culture is the quality that is hidden within us. We have houses, clothes, but all these things are evidence of our civilization, whereas culture is not visible in such a coarse way, it is a very subtle and great thing and it is hidden in our every choice, every habit. Making a house is the work of civilization, but which design of the house we prefer - this is told by our culture. Inside man, lust, anger, greed, attachment, arrogance, and jealousy - these six vices are given by nature. But if these vices are left unchecked, man would fall so low that there would be no difference between him and an animal. Therefore, man restrains these vices. The more a person can control these vices, the higher his culture is considered to be. It is the nature of culture that it grows through exchange. When people of two countries or races meet, their cultures influence each other. Therefore, from the point of view of culture, that race or country is considered very rich which has developed its own culture by taking advantage of the cultures of maximum countries or races."

The fundamental nature of culture is that it:

Based on the passage below, answer the question:
"Culture and civilization - these are two words and their meanings are also different. Civilization is that quality of man by which he makes his external progress. Culture is that quality by which he makes his internal progress, learns compassion, love, and benevolence. Today, trains, motor cars and airplanes, long and wide roads and big houses, good food and good clothes, these are the identities of civilization and the more abundance of these in a country, the more civilized we consider that country. But culture is a much finer thing than all of them. It is not the motor car, but the art of making a motor car; not the house, but the interest or taste in making a house. Culture is not wealth, it is a virtue/quality. Culture is not pomp and show, it is humility and politeness. There is a saying that civilization is what we have, but culture is the quality that is hidden within us. We have houses, clothes, but all these things are evidence of our civilization, whereas culture is not visible in such a coarse way, it is a very subtle and great thing and it is hidden in our every choice, every habit. Making a house is the work of civilization, but which design of the house we prefer - this is told by our culture. Inside man, lust, anger, greed, attachment, arrogance, and jealousy - these six vices are given by nature. But if these vices are left unchecked, man would fall so low that there would be no difference between him and an animal. Therefore, man restrains these vices. The more a person can control these vices, the higher his culture is considered to be. It is the nature of culture that it grows through exchange. When people of two countries or races meet, their cultures influence each other. Therefore, from the point of view of culture, that race or country is considered very rich which has developed its own culture by taking advantage of the cultures of maximum countries or races."

Culture differs from civilization in the sense that culture:

Based on the passage provided previously, human humanity lies in the fact that he:

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Radio Talk is a kind of writing that is in some ways (1)______ to a magazine or feature article. However, in this case, the radio talk is (2)______ written for the radio. Although talks are usually based on one’s (3)______ experiences yet they must be of general interest to a wider (4)______ .The key is to have an interesting opening so that it grabs the listener’s (5)______.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
One would imagine that at the very sight of the panther, deer, antelopes and its other preys would just run for their lives. Nothing of the sort! They all stand their ground and make such a loud noise that the panther is left with no other choice except to leave quietly. I have seen a tiny chital baby standing in the middle of an opening in the forest, stamping its feet on the ground and shooing away a tiger. With the white of its erect tail showing, it kept up its shrill call until the tiger made itself scarce. No tiger in its senses would attempt to catch such an impertinent brat, just as you would not dream of catching an offending crow cawing away in your veranda.
While the panther sticks to cover and hugs the edge of the forest, the game animals, on the other hand, like to assemble right out in open vast grazing grounds. Open spaces which the panther carefully avoids, are what the game animals deliberately seek. It is difficult to describe the pandemonium kicked up by various animals when they spot or suspect a panther around. The chital strikes a shrill note, the kakar emits a deafening bark and the sambar rings a bell. The peacock on its perch, the jungle fowl on the ground, and the monkey on treetops, all join in the chorus of condemnation of the panther. They curse the panther in their own inimitable language. The resulting confusion of sounds is so irritating to the sharp ears of the panther that it is left with no other option except to go away. The panther has thus to deal with its ever alert and watchful associate who show no mercy and expect none. It is a fight between finesse and flight, between clever attack and skilful defence.
Contrary to the common belief, the panther never springs upon its prey suddenly. It stalks as close to its victim as it can manage, and then makes the final dash by rushing at it at a lightning speed.

Which of these animals produces a deafening bark to ward off panthers?

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Radio Talk is a kind of writing that is in some ways (1)______ to a magazine or feature article. However, in this case, the radio talk is (2)______ written for the radio. Although talks are usually based on one’s (3)______ experiences yet they must be of general interest to a wider (4)______ .The key is to have an interesting opening so that it grabs the listener’s (5)______.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Radio Talk is a kind of writing that is in some ways (1)______ to a magazine or feature article. However, in this case, the radio talk is (2)______ written for the radio. Although talks are usually based on one’s (3)______ experiences yet they must be of general interest to a wider (4)______ .The key is to have an interesting opening so that it grabs the listener’s (5)______.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

Comprehension:In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.The road to success is not 1________ ; there is a curve called failure, a loop called confusion, speed bumps called friends, caution-lights called family, and you 2 ________ have flats called jobs. But 3 ________ you have a spark called determination, an engine called perseverance, insurance called faith, and a driver called God, you will make it 4 ________ a place called success!In spite of all our planning and preparation, 5 ________ challenges are certain to arise.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
One would imagine that at the very sight of the panther, deer, antelopes and its other preys would just run for their lives. Nothing of the sort! They all stand their ground and make such a loud noise that the panther is left with no other choice except to leave quietly. I have seen a tiny chital baby standing in the middle of an opening in the forest, stamping its feet on the ground and shooing away a tiger. With the white of its erect tail showing, it kept up its shrill call until the tiger made itself scarce. No tiger in its senses would attempt to catch such an impertinent brat, just as you would not dream of catching an offending crow cawing away in your veranda.
While the panther sticks to cover and hugs the edge of the forest, the game animals, on the other hand, like to assemble right out in open vast grazing grounds. Open spaces which the panther carefully avoids, are what the game animals deliberately seek. It is difficult to describe the pandemonium kicked up by various animals when they spot or suspect a panther around. The chital strikes a shrill note, the kakar emits a deafening bark and the sambar rings a bell. The peacock on its perch, the jungle fowl on the ground, and the monkey on treetops, all join in the chorus of condemnation of the panther. They curse the panther in their own inimitable language. The resulting confusion of sounds is so irritating to the sharp ears of the panther that it is left with no other option except to go away. The panther has thus to deal with its ever alert and watchful associate who show no mercy and expect none. It is a fight between finesse and flight, between clever attack and skilful defence.
Contrary to the common belief, the panther never springs upon its prey suddenly. It stalks as close to its victim as it can manage, and then makes the final dash by rushing at it at a lightning speed.

How do smaller animals force the panther to back off?

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Radio Talk is a kind of writing that is in some ways (1)______ to a magazine or feature article. However, in this case, the radio talk is (2)______ written for the radio. Although talks are usually based on one’s (3)______ experiences yet they must be of general interest to a wider (4)______ .The key is to have an interesting opening so that it grabs the listener’s (5)______.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.

Based on the passage below, answer the question:
"Culture and civilization - these are two words and their meanings are also different. Civilization is that quality of man by which he makes his external progress. Culture is that quality by which he makes his internal progress, learns compassion, love, and benevolence. Today, trains, motor cars and airplanes, long and wide roads and big houses, good food and good clothes, these are the identities of civilization and the more abundance of these in a country, the more civilized we consider that country. But culture is a much finer thing than all of them. It is not the motor car, but the art of making a motor car; not the house, but the interest or taste in making a house. Culture is not wealth, it is a virtue/quality. Culture is not pomp and show, it is humility and politeness. There is a saying that civilization is what we have, but culture is the quality that is hidden within us. We have houses, clothes, but all these things are evidence of our civilization, whereas culture is not visible in such a coarse way, it is a very subtle and great thing and it is hidden in our every choice, every habit. Making a house is the work of civilization, but which design of the house we prefer - this is told by our culture. Inside man, lust, anger, greed, attachment, arrogance, and jealousy - these six vices are given by nature. But if these vices are left unchecked, man would fall so low that there would be no difference between him and an animal. Therefore, man restrains these vices. The more a person can control these vices, the higher his culture is considered to be. It is the nature of culture that it grows through exchange. When people of two countries or races meet, their cultures influence each other. Therefore, from the point of view of culture, that race or country is considered very rich which has developed its own culture by taking advantage of the cultures of maximum countries or races."

What is meant by 'Civilization' ('सभ्यता') according to the passage?

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
One would imagine that at the very sight of the panther, deer, antelopes and its other preys would just run for their lives. Nothing of the sort! They all stand their ground and make such a loud noise that the panther is left with no other choice except to leave quietly. I have seen a tiny chital baby standing in the middle of an opening in the forest, stamping its feet on the ground and shooing away a tiger. With the white of its erect tail showing, it kept up its shrill call until the tiger made itself scarce. No tiger in its senses would attempt to catch such an impertinent brat, just as you would not dream of catching an offending crow cawing away in your veranda.
While the panther sticks to cover and hugs the edge of the forest, the game animals, on the other hand, like to assemble right out in open vast grazing grounds. Open spaces which the panther carefully avoids, are what the game animals deliberately seek. It is difficult to describe the pandemonium kicked up by various animals when they spot or suspect a panther around. The chital strikes a shrill note, the kakar emits a deafening bark and the sambar rings a bell. The peacock on its perch, the jungle fowl on the ground, and the monkey on treetops, all join in the chorus of condemnation of the panther. They curse the panther in their own inimitable language. The resulting confusion of sounds is so irritating to the sharp ears of the panther that it is left with no other option except to go away. The panther has thus to deal with its ever alert and watchful associate who show no mercy and expect none. It is a fight between finesse and flight, between clever attack and skilful defence.
Contrary to the common belief, the panther never springs upon its prey suddenly. It stalks as close to its victim as it can manage, and then makes the final dash by rushing at it at a lightning speed.

'Impertinent brat' in the passage refers to the:

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
One would imagine that at the very sight of the panther, deer, antelopes and its other preys would just run for their lives. Nothing of the sort! They all stand their ground and make such a loud noise that the panther is left with no other choice except to leave quietly. I have seen a tiny chital baby standing in the middle of an opening in the forest, stamping its feet on the ground and shooing away a tiger. With the white of its erect tail showing, it kept up its shrill call until the tiger made itself scarce. No tiger in its senses would attempt to catch such an impertinent brat, just as you would not dream of catching an offending crow cawing away in your veranda.
While the panther sticks to cover and hugs the edge of the forest, the game animals, on the other hand, like to assemble right out in open vast grazing grounds. Open spaces which the panther carefully avoids, are what the game animals deliberately seek. It is difficult to describe the pandemonium kicked up by various animals when they spot or suspect a panther around. The chital strikes a shrill note, the kakar emits a deafening bark and the sambar rings a bell. The peacock on its perch, the jungle fowl on the ground, and the monkey on treetops, all join in the chorus of condemnation of the panther. They curse the panther in their own inimitable language. The resulting confusion of sounds is so irritating to the sharp ears of the panther that it is left with no other option except to go away. The panther has thus to deal with its ever alert and watchful associate who show no mercy and expect none. It is a fight between finesse and flight, between clever attack and skilful defence.
Contrary to the common belief, the panther never springs upon its prey suddenly. It stalks as close to its victim as it can manage, and then makes the final dash by rushing at it at a lightning speed.

What is the common belief about how a panther attacks its prey?

Comprehension:In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.The road to success is not 1________ ; there is a curve called failure, a loop called confusion, speed bumps called friends, caution-lights called family, and you 2 ________ have flats called jobs. But 3 ________ you have a spark called determination, an engine called perseverance, insurance called faith, and a driver called God, you will make it 4 ________ a place called success!In spite of all our planning and preparation, 5 ________ challenges are certain to arise.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

Comprehension:In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.The road to success is not 1________ ; there is a curve called failure, a loop called confusion, speed bumps called friends, caution-lights called family, and you 2 ________ have flats called jobs. But 3 ________ you have a spark called determination, an engine called perseverance, insurance called faith, and a driver called God, you will make it 4 ________ a place called success!In spite of all our planning and preparation, 5 ________ challenges are certain to arise.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.