RBSE Solutions Class 10 English Reading Type I

After the emperor had left, a crowd of people came to see me. I was a novelty in that island because these people had never seen someone of my size before. Some of the tiny people aimed arrows at me. One arrow nearly shot into my eye. These people were handed over to me to punish as I pleased. To give them a fright I pretended I was going to eat one of them, and I put the others in my pocket. When I took out my penknife, they were terrified but I cut the cords of each of these tiny people and put them on the ground. People went the Emperor who in return of my kindness to his people decided that I would not be killed. On the Emperor's orders, six cows and forty sheep were to be milked everyday to provide me with milk. My clothes were to be made by three hundred tailors and I was to have six hundred attendants to look after me. I was to be taught the local language by six teachers.

Question 1. Why did a crowd of people come to see the author?
Answer: A crowd of people came to see the author because they had never seen anyone of his size before. He was a very unusual sight for them on that island.
In simple words: People came to see the author because he was very big, and they had never seen anyone like him.

🎯 Exam Tip: When asked 'Why', always provide the reason directly stated in the text to score full marks.

Question 2. Where did the arrow shoot the speaker?
Answer: An arrow almost hit the speaker in his eye. It came very close to his face.
In simple words: The arrow almost shot the speaker in his eye.

🎯 Exam Tip: Pay attention to specific details like "nearly" or "almost" as they indicate precise information from the passage.

Question 3. How did the author frighten the people who were shooting arrows at him?
Answer: The author scared the people shooting arrows by pretending he was going to eat one of them. He also put some of the tiny people in his pocket, making them very afraid. This was a clever way to show his power without actually harming them.
In simple words: The author pretended to eat one person and put others in his pocket to scare them.

🎯 Exam Tip: Look for actions described in the passage that directly address the 'how' in the question.

Question 4. How did the speaker terrify the little people?
Answer: The speaker scared the little people by taking out his penknife. They were very afraid of this sharp object, but he used it to cut their ropes and set them free. This surprising act showed them he was not a threat.
In simple words: The speaker took out his penknife, which terrified the little people.

🎯 Exam Tip: Note how the author used two different methods to frighten the people – one by pretending to eat, and the other by showing his penknife.

Once a king wanted to appoint an honest man for collecting the taxes of his kingdom. There were many candidates for the post and a day was fixed for selecting the most honest man among them. The king wondered how to know if one was honest or not. When the candidates arrived, they were seated in a big room where a lot of gold and silver coins were kept. After sometime, they were led to the presence of the king and asked to dance. Only one candidate obeyed while all others refused to dance. The minister declared that one who danced was the only honest man. The king wanted to know how dancing could prove him to be an honest. The minister compelled other candidates to show their pockets. Lo! they were filled with the king's coins. The king now understood why they had refused to dance. So, the honest man was chosen and the others were jailed as thieves.

Question 1. What kind of man did the king desire?
Answer: The king wanted to find an honest man. He needed this person to collect taxes for his kingdom fairly. This shows the king valued integrity above all else for this important role.
In simple words: The king wanted an honest man.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify the core characteristic the question asks about and state it clearly from the passage.

Question 2. What was the plan to prove the honesty of the candidates?
Answer: To test their honesty, a room was filled with many gold and silver coins where the candidates sat. Then they were asked to dance in front of the king. This test was designed to see who would be tempted to steal. Only the honest person would not have stolen any coins and thus, would be able to dance freely.
In simple words: Candidates sat in a room with coins, then were asked to dance to see who had stolen money.

🎯 Exam Tip: Describe the entire process of the plan, not just one part, to give a complete answer.

Question 3. Why did the minister compel the candidates for dancing?
Answer: The minister made the candidates dance to reveal who had stolen the king's money. Those who had stolen would have coins in their pockets, making it difficult to dance properly. This was a clever way to expose the thieves without directly accusing them.
In simple words: The minister made them dance to find out who had stolen the king's money.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on the underlying reason for the minister's action as explained in the passage.

Question 4. Why did the only one candidate accept to dance?
Answer: Only one candidate agreed to dance because he was honest and had not stolen any money from the king. Since his pockets were empty, he had no fear or reason to refuse. This candidate's integrity allowed him to act without hesitation.
In simple words: Only one candidate danced because he was honest and had not stolen money.

🎯 Exam Tip: Connect the candidate's action (dancing) directly to his character (honesty) as described in the text.

Question 5. What do you know about the minister?
Answer: The minister was an honest and clever man. He wanted to help the king choose a truly honest person to collect taxes for the kingdom. His plan showed great wisdom in uncovering the truth.
In simple words: The minister was honest and smart, wanting to pick a truthful tax collector.

🎯 Exam Tip: Summarize the minister's character and his main goal based on his actions in the story.

Later in the evening, I tried to catch a bee and it stung me on my finger. I felt a sharp pain. I ran to grandmother and told her that I had been bitten and wanted her to do something to stop the pain. Grandmother thought that I had been bitten by a snake. She called out to Grandfather, "Come and see what has happened to Raja”. Grandfather came at once. He looked at my finger and there was a blue mark. Without a word he took me in his arms and started running. He ran across the garden and through the paddy fields. He ran and ran and did not stop until he reached a small house quite some distance away from our home. Then he shouted for the man who lived there.

An old grey haired man came out of the house. He knew the cure of snake bite. Grandfather asked him to cure me. The old man took me inside. He looked at my finger and then asked me to sit down and not to move. I sat to sit down and not to move. I sat on Grandfather's lap. The old man then took some water in a small brass, sat in front of us and started reciting some mantras.

-Shankar 'Life with Grandfather

Question 1. What did the bee do to the author?
Answer: The bee stung the author on his finger. This caused him sharp pain. Bees usually sting when they feel threatened, which can be quite painful.
In simple words: A bee stung the author's finger.

🎯 Exam Tip: State the direct action performed by the bee as described in the passage.

Question 2. Why did the author run to Grandmother?
Answer: The author ran to his grandmother because he felt a sharp pain in his finger after being stung by the bee. He wanted her to help him make the pain stop. Children often seek comfort and help from elders when they are hurt.
In simple words: The author ran to Grandmother because his finger hurt a lot and he wanted help.

🎯 Exam Tip: Connect the author's action (running to Grandmother) with his feeling (pain) and desire (help) as given in the text.

Question 3. Why did Grandmother call to Grandfather?
Answer: Grandmother called out to Grandfather because she mistakenly thought the author had been bitten by a snake, which is a serious danger. She was worried about his life and needed Grandfather's help. It's common for people to react with alarm in such situations.
In simple words: Grandmother thought a snake bit the author and called Grandfather because his life seemed in danger.

🎯 Exam Tip: Highlight Grandmother's misunderstanding and her concern for the author's safety as the primary reasons.

Question 4. What caused a blue mark on the author's finger?
Question 5. Why did Grandfather take the author to the old grey haired man?
Question 6. Write the word from the passage which means 'examined'.
Question 7. Write the word from the passage which means 'spot'.

Passage 4

There is an incident which occurred at the examination during my first year at the high school, and which is worth recording. Mr. Giles, the Educational Inspector, had come on a visit of inspection. He had set us five words to write as a spelling exercise. One of the words was 'kettle'. I misspelt it. The teacher tried to prompt me with the point of his boot, but I would not be prompted. It was beyond me to see that he wanted me to copy the spelling from my neighbor's slate, for I had thought that the teacher was there to supervise us against copying. The result that all the boys except myself were found to have spelt every had been stupid. The teacher tried later to bring this stupidity home to me, but without effect. I never could learn the art of 'copying'.

Yet the incident did not in the least diminish my respect for my teacher. I was, by nature, blind to the faults of elders. Later I came to know many other failings of this teacher, but my regard for him remained the same. For I had learnt to carry out the orders of elders, not to scan their actions.

-My Experiments with Truth

Question 1. When did the incident occur in the author's life?
Answer: The incident happened during the author's first year in high school, specifically during an examination. This event left a lasting impression on him, which is why it was recorded later. It tells us about his early experiences and values.
In simple words: The incident happened when the author was in his first year of high school during an exam.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify key time markers like "first year" and "high school" for accurate answers about timelines.

Question 2. Who was the Educational Inspector?
Question 3. Why had Mr. Giles visited the school?
Question 4. Which was one of the words set for spelling test and misspelt by the author?
Question 5. What did the author learn from the teachers?
Question 6. Write the word from the passage which means 'decrease'.
Question 7. Write the phrase from the passage which means 'unaffected'.
Answer: 'Remained the same'. The author's respect for his teacher stayed constant despite knowing his faults. This shows the author's unwavering nature.
In simple words: The phrase for 'unaffected' is 'Remained the same'.

🎯 Exam Tip: When asked for a phrase meaning something, look for synonyms or equivalent expressions directly used in the text.

Passage 5

I rested for a moment at the door of a restaurant, the coffee drinkers and tiffin eaters sat still at their tables, uttering low moans on seeing me. I wanted to assure them, ‘Don't fear, I am not out to trouble you. Eat your tiffin in peace, don't mind me-- you-nearest in me, hugging the cash box- you are coward, afraid-afraid even to breathe. Go on, count the cash, if that's what you want. I just want to watch, that's all-- If my tail trails down to the street, if I am blocking your threshold, it is because I'm eleven feet tip to tail. I can't help it, I'm not out to kill. I'm to full. I found a green pasture full of food on my way. I won't need any food for several days to come. I won't attack until I I feel hungry again. Tigers attack only when they feel hungry, unlike human beings who kill one another without purpose or hunger.

-A Tiger Comes to Town-I

Question 1. Who is referred to 'I' in the above passage?
Answer: The pronoun 'I' in the passage refers to the tiger. The story is told from the tiger's point of view, sharing its thoughts and experiences. This gives us a unique perspective on the events.
In simple words: 'I' in the passage means the tiger.

🎯 Exam Tip: Always identify the narrator or main character when a passage uses first-person perspective ('I').

Question 2. Where did the tiger take a rest for a moment?
Answer: The tiger stopped to rest for a short time at the entrance of a restaurant. It observed the people inside from that spot. This momentary pause highlights the tiger's curiosity and caution.
In simple words: The tiger rested at the restaurant door.

🎯 Exam Tip: Pinpoint the exact location mentioned in the passage for questions about 'where'.

Question 3. What did the tiger desire to assure the coffee drinkers and tiffin eaters?
Question 4. Why did the tiger feel regret at his height?
Question 5. What message did the tiger want to share with the common people?
Question 6. Write the word from the passage which means 'a lane'
Answer: The word from the passage that means 'a lane' is 'Street'. A lane is a narrow street or path. This word helps paint a picture of the setting.
In simple words: 'Street' means 'a lane'.

🎯 Exam Tip: For vocabulary questions, find the exact word from the passage that matches the given meaning.

Question 7. Write the word from the passage which means 'ready money'.
Answer: The word from the passage that means 'ready money' is 'Cash'. This term refers to money that is immediately available. It highlights what people were concerned about in the restaurant.
In simple words: 'Cash' means 'ready money'.

🎯 Exam Tip: Look for financial terms or words related to currency when asked for meanings like 'ready money'.

Exercise For Practice

Passage 1

Tom appeared with a bucket of whitewash and a long-handled brush. He surveyed the fence. All gladness left him and a deep melancholy settled down upon his spirit. Thirty yards of board fence, nine feet high. Life to him seemed hollow and existence but a burden. Sighing he dipped his brush and passed it along the topmost plank; repeated the operation, compared the insignificant whitewashed streak with the far-reaching continent of unwhitewashed fence and sat down on a tree-box, discouraged.

Jim came skipping out at the gate carrying a pail and singing. Bringing water from the town pump had always been a hateful work in Tom's eyes before, but now it did not strike it so. He remembered that there was company at the pump. Boys and girls were always there waiting their turns, resting, trading playthings, quarreling, fighting. And he remembered that although the pump was only a hundred and fifty yards off, Jim never got back with bucket of water before an hour and even then somebody generally had to go after him. Tom said: "Say, Jim, I'll fetch the water if you'll whitewash some. I'll give you a marble.” He shook his head fearing aunt Polly's slipper.

By Mark Twain, From Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Question 1. Why did all gladness leave Tom?

Question 2. How did life seem to Tom at that occasion?

Question 3. What is the insignificant whitewash steak compared with?

Passage 2

Patriotism is an old concept, perhaps as old as the earliest of human civilization. But all through the history of mankind, it has been narrowly understood. Today people have begun to realize that patriotism is an essential part of human instinct. Patriotism has its negative sides particularly when it exceeds its proper bounds. People who think of their own country to be the best and are blind to its weaknesses are not patriots at all.

We are the members of a large human family and so cannot neglect our duties and responsibilities towards it. Our love for the country should be conditioned by respect for the whole community. Narrow prejudice can do nothing except to bring misfortune. In trying to overlook others' interest in the modern world, we harm our own. Patriotism should be tempered with reason so that it may not be an evil.

Source: Wisdom

Question 1. What opinion do the people hold about patriotism today?

Question 2. Which type of the people can be categorized as patriots?

Question 3. What are the results of narrow prejudices?

Question 4. How is patriotism an evil?

Question 5. What does one love for the country consists of?

Question 6. The word in the passage means opposite to positive' is .

Question 7. Find out the word from passage which means 'a great of love for one's country'.

Passage 3

King Bruce of Scotland was under the rule of an English King. He wanted to make Scotland a free country. He fought many battles to fulfill his wish but due to his bad luck, he failed every time. He ran away from the battlefield to a nearby jungle. He entered a cave to escape from being captured. He was disappointed altogether. Within a month he gathered a large army and fought another fierce battle. He became successful like the spider. He freed his country Scotland from the English rule.

Source: Wisdom

Question 1. What did king Bruce do to fulfill his wish?

Question 2. What was his ambition?

Question 3. Why did the king enter into a cave?

Question 4. What did the king learn from the spider?

Question 5. How did the king make his country free from the English rule?

Question 6. Write the word from the passage which means instruction'.

Question 7. Write the word from the passage which means without sense'.

(B) Factual Passages

Passage 1

Of all the trees of Southern Asia, the banyan tree is unique, not only for the matter of its growth but for the area of shade it provides from the burning sun. Its close relationship with man has evolved over the years to make the banyans a most popular meeting place, a focal point of worship and a source of practical materials for commerce.

Known as the 'strangler fig', because of its unusual manner of growth, the banyan is an epiphyte or air plant that has its birth in the branches of a host tree and lives on airborne moisture and nutrients. Banyan seeds are deposited by birds, bats or monkey in the rich soil collected in the crevices of the host tree branches.

Question 1. In what part of the world is the banyan tree found?
Answer: The banyan tree is primarily found in Southern Asia. It is a native tree of this region. This geographical detail helps us understand its natural habitat.
In simple words: The banyan tree is found in Southern Asia.

🎯 Exam Tip: For 'where' questions, directly state the location mentioned in the passage.

Question 2. Write two unique features of the banyan tree.
Answer: Two unique features of the banyan tree are its specific way of growing and the large area of shade it provides from the sun. These characteristics make it stand out among other trees. The banyan tree often spreads very wide, creating a cool refuge.
In simple words: The banyan tree has a unique growth method and gives a lot of shade.

🎯 Exam Tip: Extract distinct descriptive points about the subject when asked for unique features.

Question 3. What agencies deposit banyan seeds?
Answer: Banyan seeds are deposited by birds, bats, and monkeys. These animals play an important role in spreading the tree's seeds to new places. This natural dispersal helps the banyan tree grow in various locations.
In simple words: Birds, bats, and monkeys spread banyan seeds.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify the specific agents mentioned in the passage responsible for the action in the question.

Question 4. What is the role of the roots that reach the ground?
Answer: The roots of the banyan tree that reach the ground help to choke (or restrict) the host tree. They prevent the trunk of the host tree from getting bigger. This unique growth habit is why it's called a 'strangler fig'.
In simple words: The roots that touch the ground stop the host tree from growing its trunk.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on the specific function or impact of the roots as described in the passage.

Question 5. Name two species of the banyan tree.
Answer: Two species mentioned related to the banyan are the Indian banyan, known as one of the world's largest tropical trees, and the Chinese banyan, which is a smaller species with fewer aerial roots. These examples highlight the diversity within the banyan family.
In simple words: The Indian banyan and Chinese banyan are two kinds of banyan trees.

🎯 Exam Tip: Carefully read for specific names or types when asked to 'name' items from the passage.

Question 6. Find out the word from the passage which means 'in the air'.
Answer: The word from the passage that means 'in the air' is 'Aerial'. This term describes something that exists or happens in the air, like the banyan's aerial roots. The passage mentions "airborne moisture" too.
In simple words: 'Aerial' means 'in the air'.

🎯 Exam Tip: Scan for words related to the sky or atmosphere when seeking terms like 'in the air'.

Question 7. Find out the word from the passage opposite in meaning to 'ordinary'.
Answer: The word from the passage that is the opposite of 'ordinary' is 'Unique'. This word means being the only one of its kind, very special. The passage describes the banyan tree as unique.
In simple words: The opposite of 'ordinary' is 'Unique'.

🎯 Exam Tip: When finding opposites, consider the main descriptive words used for the subject in the passage.

Passage 2

What are volcanoes ? In appearance it looks like a cone-shaped mountain. But the top of the cone is rather flat and hollow. This is the crater, which is as it were the mouth of the volcano. The volcano is formed by sides of the volcanoes. The volcanoes mountain is therefore found in the areas where the earth's surface is for some reason weak and cannot resist the pressure of the molten lava.

One of the most famous volcanoes eruptions of ancient times was of Mount Vesuvius near Naples in 79 AD. Some neighboring towns were buried under huge amount of ash. The ash preserved the bodies of many of the victims which can still be seen today.

Question 1. What do we call the top of volcanoes?
Answer: The top part of a volcano is called a crater. It looks like a flat and hollow area at the peak, acting as the volcano's opening. This is where lava and ash are usually released.
In simple words: The top of a volcano is called a crater.

🎯 Exam Tip: For definition questions, directly state the term and its brief description from the passage.

Question 2. How does a volcano look like?
Answer: A volcano looks like a mountain shaped like a cone. Its very top is usually flat and hollow, which is called the crater. This conical shape is a classic visual identifier for volcanoes.
In simple words: A volcano looks like a cone-shaped mountain with a flat, hollow top.

🎯 Exam Tip: Describe the visual characteristics mentioned in the passage accurately.

Question 3. Where are the volcanoes mostly found?
Answer: Volcanoes are usually found in areas where the Earth's surface is weak. In these places, the Earth cannot hold back the strong pressure of the hot, melted rock (lava) from inside. This explains why they occur in certain geological zones.
In simple words: Volcanoes are found where the Earth's surface is weak and cannot stop the molten lava.

🎯 Exam Tip: State both the location characteristic (weak surface) and the reason (cannot resist pressure) for a complete answer.

Question 4. When did the Mount Vesuvius erupt?
Answer: Mount Vesuvius, a very famous volcano, erupted in 79 AD. This ancient eruption buried several nearby towns under ash. It was a significant historical event.
In simple words: Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD.

🎯 Exam Tip: Extract specific dates or timeframes mentioned in the passage for 'when' questions.

Question 5. How is lave formed?
Answer: Lava is formed from molten rocks that are extremely hot and flow like a liquid. These rocks are found deep inside the Earth and are pushed out during a volcanic eruption. This process creates new land formations.
In simple words: Lava is formed from very hot, melted rocks that flow like liquid.

🎯 Exam Tip: Describe the composition and state of lava as explained in the passage.

Question 6. What is called 'crust'?
Answer: The upper part of the Earth is called the crust. This is the outermost layer of our planet. It is where all volcanoes are located, as it's the solid surface we live on.
In simple words: The Earth's upper part is called the crust.

🎯 Exam Tip: Define the term 'crust' based on its description in the provided context.

Question 7. Find out the word from the passage which means 'hot molten material'.
Answer: The word from the passage that means 'hot molten material' is 'Lava'. This is the term for the superheated liquid rock that flows from volcanoes. It describes the state and temperature of the erupted material.
In simple words: 'Lava' means 'hot molten material'.

🎯 Exam Tip: Match the descriptive phrase with the specific technical term used in the passage.

nurture them. A large family if full of Life in a large family has many disadvantages. Children cannot study and old people cannot gossip. Mass cooking cannot give us tasty food. In a small family, children can get their desires fulfilled and their dreams shaped. A small family can be accommodated anywhere-in the buses, trains and a small flat in a city. Moreover, a small family is warmly received by their hosts. Economically also a small family can be ordinarily better of in comparison to a big family. So, a small family is a happy family.

Question 1. What is the biggest problem of India?
Answer: The biggest problem for India, according to the context implied by the passage, is the growth of its population. A large population can lead to many disadvantages for families and society. This issue affects various aspects of life, from education to economic well-being.
In simple words: India's biggest problem is the growth of its population.

🎯 Exam Tip: Infer the main problem addressed by the passage, even if not explicitly stated as "India's problem," but as the overarching theme.

Question 2. What does the family planning aim at?
Answer: Family planning aims to reduce the birth-rate. This helps to manage population growth. By controlling the number of births, families can often have a better quality of life and more resources. It allows parents to decide when and how many children to have.
In simple words: Family planning tries to lower the number of births.

🎯 Exam Tip: State the direct objective of family planning as mentioned in the passage (or implied by the context of a "large family" discussion).

Question 3. Which type of family is generally consisted of noises and shouts?
Answer: Generally, a large family often has a lot of noise and shouting. With many people in one house, it can be hard to keep things quiet. This is a common experience in bigger households.
In simple words: A large family usually has many noises and shouts.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify the specific family type directly associated with the described characteristics.

Question 4. Give two demerits of a large family.
Answer: Two disadvantages of a large family are that children may not be able to study properly, and older people might not be able to socialize or gossip easily. These issues can affect both learning and social well-being within the family. It can also lead to fewer individual resources for each member.
In simple words: In a big family, children cannot study well, and old people cannot gossip much.

🎯 Exam Tip: List specific negative points about large families as mentioned in the passage.

Question 5. Give at least two advantages of a small family.
Answer: In a small family, children can more easily have their wishes fulfilled and their life goals shaped. Also, a small family can fit comfortably in many places, like a small flat in a city, and is welcomed by hosts. This adaptability and personal attention lead to a happier environment.
In simple words: In a small family, children's wishes are met, and the family can fit easily anywhere.

🎯 Exam Tip: Provide distinct positive points about small families directly from the passage.

Question 6. Find out the word from the passage which means 'talk about
Answer: The word from the passage that means 'talk about' is 'gossip'. This refers to casual conversation, often about other people's affairs. The passage mentions that old people in large families might not be able to gossip.
In simple words: 'Gossip' means 'talk about'.

🎯 Exam Tip: Match the given meaning with a single word used in the passage that fits the context.

Question 7. Find out the word from the passage opposite to 'guests'.
Answer: The word from the passage that is the opposite of 'guests' is 'Hosts'. Hosts are the people who entertain guests. The passage mentions that a small family is warmly received by their hosts. This shows that the small family is welcomed into others' homes.
In simple words: The opposite of 'guests' is 'Hosts'.

🎯 Exam Tip: Look for a word that describes the relationship opposite to the one given, within the context of the passage.

Exercise For Practice

Passage 2

on an average an adult sleeps for 7 hours 20 minutes. About 8% of adults are happy with 5 hours or less and 4% want 10 hours or more. Babies need between 14 to 18 hours whereas the elderly need less than they did when young but often take a nap during the day.

If you miss a couple of hours of sleep, no harm is done. You may feel tired and irritable the next day but the body soon makes up for the loss if you try to stay awake night after night, however, you soon begin to behave strangely. You lose the ability to concentrate and your judgment is impaired. You begin to imagine strange things and your behavior becomes deranged.

There are a number of causes for sleeplessness. Worry and depression are the most common. All kinds of things in the environment can affect sleep-noise, light, cold, new surroundings, etc. Pain in illness can also keep people awake. Many people become addicted to their sleeping pills but sleeping pills do not deal with the causes of insomnia and it is better to avoid them if you can. It is much better to identify the problem and remove it.

Question 1. What can be said about sleep?

Question 2. How much sleep is required by an average adult?

Question 3. What do the elderly people do during the day?

Question 4. When do people begin to behave strangely?

Question 5. Write the two causes of sleeplessness.

Question 6. Find out the word from the passage which means 'recognize'.

Question 7. Find out the word from the passage opposite to familiar'.

Passage 2

Food can maintain body and save life. It can destroy life as well. Proper food serves as medicine, improper food works as poison. A little care about the quality and quantity of food will keep us healthy and happy. If We mostly eat processed food and refined sugar. We pay heavily for junk food, for Chinese dishes or deep fried snacks. As a result we catch diseases. We have drifted away from mother nature. We laugh at the rules of hygiene, healthy diet and the advice of our elders. This has given rise to diabetes.

We offer chocolates, cakes and ice creams too often to our children. We also attend parties or dine out every day. This way we invite obesity and diabetes.

Question 1. What are the functions of food?

Question 2. What is meant by 'improper food?

Question 3. What does 'civilized life' imply?

Question 4. How have we drifted away from nature?

Question 5. How is our life style got affected in modern times?

Question 6. Find out the word from the passage which means 'cleanliness'.

Question 7. Give the noun form of 'healthy'.

Passage 3

As the culture of nuclear families is cropping up, we often hear parents cribbing about how difficult it is to bring up children these days. Too many parties, excessive extravagance, too much pocket money, less attention towards studies........... in fact an unending list of woes. But why is this the case these days?

Have parents ever given it a thought? Putting a child in a good school or in a good college, buying them gadgets, giving them lots of pocket money and letting do just what they feel like. The basic need of a growing child is the love, attention, companionship which should be first given at home. Only the right amount of independence should be given, their individuality should be respected and they should be treated at par with adults.

Question 1. What type of family is cropping up nowadays?
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🎯 Exam Tip: When reading comprehension questions ask about a passage, always refer back to the text to find the exact details mentioned.

Question 2. Why do parents crib about bringing up children in nuclear families?
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🎯 Exam Tip: Look for keywords in the question, like "parents crib" or "nuclear families," to quickly locate relevant sentences in the passage.

Question 3. What is the basic need of a growing child?
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🎯 Exam Tip: Questions about "basic needs" often require you to identify fundamental requirements stated or implied in the text.

Question 4. What is the right environment for children?
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🎯 Exam Tip: Pay attention to descriptive words and phrases in the passage that paint a picture of an ideal situation or setting.

Question 5. Why are the parents failing in their duties?
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🎯 Exam Tip: For "why" questions, search the passage for reasons, causes, or explanations directly linked to the subject.

Question 6. Find out the word from the passage which means behaved'.
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🎯 Exam Tip: When asked to find a word meaning, scan the passage for vocabulary that fits the given definition in context.

Question 7. Give the verb form of 'generation'.
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🎯 Exam Tip: For grammar-based questions, recall your knowledge of word forms (nouns, verbs, adjectives) and apply it to the given word.