Reading Comprehension Questions

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the question that follows based on the passage.
Education is the cornerstone of human life. An educated person develops not only himself but also the society and the country. Education removes the darkness of ignorance and spreads the light of knowledge. It teaches a person to distinguish between good and bad. In ancient India, the Gurukul education system was prevalent where disciples acquired knowledge by staying in the Guru's ashram. Today, the form of education has changed. Digital technology has brought education to every home. Government schemes like Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and Mid-Day Meal have connected children to schools. Special attention needs to be paid to women's education because an educated mother educates the entire family. Investment in education is the most profitable investment for the country.

How is education described in the passage?

Directions (Q.90 to Q.94): Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows.
The city of London is situated on the banks of the River Thames, which has a wide breadth and deep water. Due to its proximity to the sea coast and plenty of water in the River Thames, London is also a huge port. Hundreds of ships come and go there every day, and when viewed from afar, it looks like a forest of masts over the River Thames. From here, goods are sent to and received from all directions of the earth. A large part of the food supplies for London and England arrives at this port. If the movement of ships stops for a week, there would be widespread panic and outcry (Trahi-Trahi) in this country. Therefore, the British Empire has made its naval power so strong that no state power in the world can compete with it in a naval war.

Why did the British Empire make its naval power so strong?

Directions (Q.90 to Q.94): Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows.
The city of London is situated on the banks of the River Thames, which has a wide breadth and deep water. Due to its proximity to the sea coast and plenty of water in the River Thames, London is also a huge port. Hundreds of ships come and go there every day, and when viewed from afar, it looks like a forest of masts over the River Thames. From here, goods are sent to and received from all directions of the earth. A large part of the food supplies for London and England arrives at this port. If the movement of ships stops for a week, there would be widespread panic and outcry (Trahi-Trahi) in this country. Therefore, the British Empire has made its naval power so strong that no state power in the world can compete with it in a naval war.

What is the meaning of 'Takkar lena'?

Directions (Q.90 to Q.94): Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows.
The city of London is situated on the banks of the River Thames, which has a wide breadth and deep water. Due to its proximity to the sea coast and plenty of water in the River Thames, London is also a huge port. Hundreds of ships come and go there every day, and when viewed from afar, it looks like a forest of masts over the River Thames. From here, goods are sent to and received from all directions of the earth. A large part of the food supplies for London and England arrives at this port. If the movement of ships stops for a week, there would be widespread panic and outcry (Trahi-Trahi) in this country. Therefore, the British Empire has made its naval power so strong that no state power in the world can compete with it in a naval war.

Where is London port situated?

Directions (Q.90 to Q.94): Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows.
The city of London is situated on the banks of the River Thames, which has a wide breadth and deep water. Due to its proximity to the sea coast and plenty of water in the River Thames, London is also a huge port. Hundreds of ships come and go there every day, and when viewed from afar, it looks like a forest of masts over the River Thames. From here, goods are sent to and received from all directions of the earth. A large part of the food supplies for London and England arrives at this port. If the movement of ships stops for a week, there would be widespread panic and outcry (Trahi-Trahi) in this country. Therefore, the British Empire has made its naval power so strong that no state power in the world can compete with it in a naval war.

What does the author mean by the phrase "forest of masts"?

Directions (Q.90 to Q.94): Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows.
The city of London is situated on the banks of the River Thames, which has a wide breadth and deep water. Due to its proximity to the sea coast and plenty of water in the River Thames, London is also a huge port. Hundreds of ships come and go there every day, and when viewed from afar, it looks like a forest of masts over the River Thames. From here, goods are sent to and received from all directions of the earth. A large part of the food supplies for London and England arrives at this port. If the movement of ships stops for a week, there would be widespread panic and outcry (Trahi-Trahi) in this country. Therefore, the British Empire has made its naval power so strong that no state power in the world can compete with it in a naval war.

What is the meaning of the phrase 'Trahi-Trahi mach jana'?

Directions (Q.58 to 60): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow based on it.
Nature is the foundation of our life. Trees provide us with pure air, shade, and fruits. Rivers and lakes provide us with water. Mountains regulate the weather. However, today humans are harming nature due to their selfish nature. Indiscriminate deforestation, factory smoke, and the use of plastic are polluting the environment. As a result, problems like climate change, floods, and droughts are emerging. To protect the environment, we must plant more and more trees, reduce the use of plastic, and focus on water conservation. If we do not wake up now, future generations will have to face a severe crisis. It is the duty of all of us to protect nature.

According to the passage, what do trees provide us?

Directions (Q.58 to 60): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow based on it.
Nature is the foundation of our life. Trees provide us with pure air, shade, and fruits. Rivers and lakes provide us with water. Mountains regulate the weather. However, today humans are harming nature due to their selfish nature. Indiscriminate deforestation, factory smoke, and the use of plastic are polluting the environment. As a result, problems like climate change, floods, and droughts are emerging. To protect the environment, we must plant more and more trees, reduce the use of plastic, and focus on water conservation. If we do not wake up now, future generations will have to face a severe crisis. It is the duty of all of us to protect nature.

What measures have been suggested in the passage for environmental protection?

Directions (Q.58 to 60): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow based on it.
Nature is the foundation of our life. Trees provide us with pure air, shade, and fruits. Rivers and lakes provide us with water. Mountains regulate the weather. However, today humans are harming nature due to their selfish nature. Indiscriminate deforestation, factory smoke, and the use of plastic are polluting the environment. As a result, problems like climate change, floods, and droughts are emerging. To protect the environment, we must plant more and more trees, reduce the use of plastic, and focus on water conservation. If we do not wake up now, future generations will have to face a severe crisis. It is the duty of all of us to protect nature.

According to the passage, what is mentioned as the main cause of environmental pollution?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the question that follows based on the passage.
Education is the cornerstone of human life. An educated person develops not only himself but also the society and the country. Education removes the darkness of ignorance and spreads the light of knowledge. It teaches a person to distinguish between good and bad. In ancient India, the Gurukul education system was prevalent where disciples acquired knowledge by staying in the Guru's ashram. Today, the form of education has changed. Digital technology has brought education to every home. Government schemes like Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and Mid-Day Meal have connected children to schools. Special attention needs to be paid to women's education because an educated mother educates the entire family. Investment in education is the most profitable investment for the country.

According to the passage, what argument is given in the context of women's education?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the question that follows based on the passage.
Education is the cornerstone of human life. An educated person develops not only himself but also the society and the country. Education removes the darkness of ignorance and spreads the light of knowledge. It teaches a person to distinguish between good and bad. In ancient India, the Gurukul education system was prevalent where disciples acquired knowledge by staying in the Guru's ashram. Today, the form of education has changed. Digital technology has brought education to every home. Government schemes like Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and Mid-Day Meal have connected children to schools. Special attention needs to be paid to women's education because an educated mother educates the entire family. Investment in education is the most profitable investment for the country.

According to the passage, which education system was prevalent in ancient India?

Indian rivers play an integral part in enriching the value and heavenly beauty of India. They are our greatest natural assets. There are hundreds of them watering our land and making it green and fertile; they even flow as natural highways linking the towns with the villages. The most eye-catching variety of these rivers is that there are navigable rivers, especially in Bengal and Kerala. Even raging torrents which leap from the mountains down to the deep gorges. Some huge rivers sometimes burst their banks and flood the countryside. And in tribute to their strength and beauty, we have always held them sacred. To love India is to love her rivers, big and small.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
I found it __________ that some people hate rivers.

Sheena was an intelligent girl living in a small town of north India. She wanted to become a doctor, but her family's financial condition was not good. To pursue her dreams, she had to find out a way. She decided to work after school. She joined a restaurant where she would work till midnight. She started saving money for her education. But the salary was not enough to bear the expenses of medical studies. When her father came to know about her aspirations, he decided to sell his ancestral property without letting Sheena know about it. After completing her 12th, Sheena appeared for the joint medical entrance test and secured a 3rd all India ranking. She got admission in a government medical college.
What is the message one gets from this story?

Sheena was an intelligent girl living in a small town of north India. She wanted to become a doctor, but her family's financial condition was not good. To pursue her dreams, she had to find out a way. She decided to work after school. She joined a restaurant where she would work till midnight. She started saving money for her education. But the salary was not enough to bear the expenses of medical studies. When her father came to know about her aspirations, he decided to sell his ancestral property without letting Sheena know about it. After completing her 12th, Sheena appeared for the joint medical entrance test and secured a 3rd all India ranking. She got admission in a government medical college.
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the bracketed word segment.
Sheena's father decided to support her aspirations by selling his (ancestral property).

Sheena was an intelligent girl living in a small town of north India. She wanted to become a doctor, but her family's financial condition was not good. To pursue her dreams, she had to find out a way. She decided to work after school. She joined a restaurant where she would work till midnight. She started saving money for her education. But the salary was not enough to bear the expenses of medical studies. When her father came to know about her aspirations, he decided to sell his ancestral property without letting Sheena know about it. After completing her 12th, Sheena appeared for the joint medical entrance test and secured a 3rd all India ranking. She got admission in a government medical college.
Which rank did Sheena secure in the joint medical entrance test?

Sheena was an intelligent girl living in a small town of north India. She wanted to become a doctor, but her family's financial condition was not good. To pursue her dreams, she had to find out a way. She decided to work after school. She joined a restaurant where she would work till midnight. She started saving money for her education. But the salary was not enough to bear the expenses of medical studies. When her father came to know about her aspirations, he decided to sell his ancestral property without letting Sheena know about it. After completing her 12th, Sheena appeared for the joint medical entrance test and secured a 3rd all India ranking. She got admission in a government medical college.
What is the most appropriate connection to real-life situations?

Sheena was an intelligent girl living in a small town of north India. She wanted to become a doctor, but her family's financial condition was not good. To pursue her dreams, she had to find out a way. She decided to work after school. She joined a restaurant where she would work till midnight. She started saving money for her education. But the salary was not enough to bear the expenses of medical studies. When her father came to know about her aspirations, he decided to sell his ancestral property without letting Sheena know about it. After completing her 12th, Sheena appeared for the joint medical entrance test and secured a 3rd all India ranking. She got admission in a government medical college.
Select a suitable title for the given passage.

Indian rivers play an integral part in enriching the value and heavenly beauty of India. They are our greatest natural assets. There are hundreds of them watering our land and making it green and fertile; they even flow as natural highways linking the towns with the villages. The most eye-catching variety of these rivers is that there are navigable rivers, especially in Bengal and Kerala. Even raging torrents which leap from the mountains down to the deep gorges. Some huge rivers sometimes burst their banks and flood the countryside. And in tribute to their strength and beauty, we have always held them sacred. To love India is to love her rivers, big and small.
Select the most appropriate word from the passage to fill in the blank.
Why do Indians hold their rivers __________?

Indian rivers play an integral part in enriching the value and heavenly beauty of India. They are our greatest natural assets. There are hundreds of them watering our land and making it green and fertile; they even flow as natural highways linking the towns with the villages. The most eye-catching variety of these rivers is that there are navigable rivers, especially in Bengal and Kerala. Even raging torrents which leap from the mountains down to the deep gorges. Some huge rivers sometimes burst their banks and flood the countryside. And in tribute to their strength and beauty, we have always held them sacred. To love India is to love her rivers, big and small.
What are the characteristics of rivers in India?

Indian rivers play an integral part in enriching the value and heavenly beauty of India. They are our greatest natural assets. There are hundreds of them watering our land and making it green and fertile; they even flow as natural highways linking the towns with the villages. The most eye-catching variety of these rivers is that there are navigable rivers, especially in Bengal and Kerala. Even raging torrents which leap from the mountains down to the deep gorges. Some huge rivers sometimes burst their banks and flood the countryside. And in tribute to their strength and beauty, we have always held them sacred. To love India is to love her rivers, big and small.
Why are the rivers called natural highways?

Indian rivers play an integral part in enriching the value and heavenly beauty of India. They are our greatest natural assets. There are hundreds of them watering our land and making it green and fertile; they even flow as natural highways linking the towns with the villages. The most eye-catching variety of these rivers is that there are navigable rivers, especially in Bengal and Kerala. Even raging torrents which leap from the mountains down to the deep gorges. Some huge rivers sometimes burst their banks and flood the countryside. And in tribute to their strength and beauty, we have always held them sacred. To love India is to love her rivers, big and small.
What are the two words highlighted in the passage that describe the vital role of rivers in the development of the agriculture sector?