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There was a storm. Two trees ________ down. A) were blowing B) were blown C) were to blow D) blew |
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Answer» Correct option is B) were blown |
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What is the distance between the Kho-Kho poles? |
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Answer» The distance between the Kho-Kho poles is 24.40 metres. |
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Write any six features of a hotel lobby? |
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Answer» 1. It should be spacious but useful. 2. Natural flow of guest should be towards the reception or information counter on arrival. 3. There should be enough space in lobby for short time keeping of guest luggage. 4. Lobby should be such as to allow access, the activities in the lobby, entrance, exit etc 5. Avoid pillars as far as possible as they obstruct the view and create problems in the movement. 6. Various factors such as cost, safety, noise, color, décor etc should be considered. |
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Discuss any six features of a hotel lobby? |
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Answer» Features of a hotel lobby:
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Tell the length and diameter of a Kho-Kho pole? |
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Answer» The length of Kho-Kho pole is 1.22 metres and its diameter in 20 cm. |
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Lots of trees _____ blown down by the wind. A) were B) has C) did D) is |
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Answer» Correct option is A) were |
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Is there a playing lobby in Kho-Kho? Tell its breadth? |
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Answer» There is a playing-lobby in Kho-Kho and its breadth is 3 metres. |
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We _____ talking to James about his exam. A) don’t B) haven’t C) wasn’t D) aren’t |
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Answer» Correct option is D) aren’t |
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What a lovely tie! And it ______ (matches) your jacket too! A) goes off B) goes with C) makes out D) gets over |
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Answer» Correct option is B) goes with |
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James is threatening to resign, but I don’t think he will ______ it really. A) go on with B) go in for C) go along with D) go through with |
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Answer» Correct option is D) go through with |
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The children were playing the new teacher ______. A) along B) down C) in D) up |
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Answer» Correct option is D) up |
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When was the PIN Code (Postal Index Code) introduced in India?1. 19692. 19493. 19634. 1972 |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : 1972 The correct answer is 1972.
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The mechanism of fluoxetine action includes:a) Selective inhibition of serotonine uptake in the CNS b) Little effect on central norepinephrine or dopamine function c) Minimal binding to cholinergic, histaminic, and alfa-adrenergic receptors d) All of the above |
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Answer» d) All of the above |
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I went to the Train Station to see my uncle ______ to Dublin. A) off B) across C) home D) through |
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Answer» Correct option is A) off |
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Which of the following antidepressants is used for treatment of eating disorders, especially buliemia? a) Amitriptyline b) Fluoxetine c) Imipramine d) Tranylcypromine |
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Answer» b) Fluoxetine |
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Sertaline and paroxetine are similar to fluoxetine in the mechanism of action and therapeutic use, sertaline is less likely to interact adversely with other drugs. a) True b) False |
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Answer» Sertaline and paroxetine are similar to fluoxetine in the mechanism of action and therapeutic use, sertaline is less likely to interact adversely with other drugs True. |
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Read the following passage and answer the questions set on it. George Bernard Shaw, one of the greatest playwrights of all time, was born in Dublin on 26th July, 1856. As a young man he was terribly shy and to hide his shyness he developed a very gruff manner and voice which some people mistook as rudeness. However, his close friends understood him better as he was the very essence of kindness to those whom he loved and associated with.At the early age of fourteen, he obtained employment as a junior clerk and though he was quite good at his work, he hated it. So he quit his job and went to London in search of other employment. Before long a newspaper office hired him and he took up employment as critic of books, music and plays. His duty was to attend the various plays staged and give his opinion on them for publication. It was then that he decided to write his own plays. The plays he wrote and produced were a tremendous success. In no time he became world famous as a playwright. Many film companies approached him to use his plays for making movies, but he never liked the idea and turned them down. Finally, he consented to allow his play ‘Pygmalion’ to be made into a film. This play depicts the story of a little flower girl, T chneb’-Dy an’Lnghsn professor to speak proper “English. In fact, the professor succeeded in transforming her from an uneducatedflower girl into a refined lady. Years later, this play was made into a musical hit – the legendary, ‘My Fair Lady’. And it became a worldwide success. Shaw used the huge money earned from this, to worthy causes, such as the enlargement of National Gallery of Ireland, the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and the British museum. The film ‘My Fair Lady’ is about how complicated English language is and the difficulties faced by Eliza, the flower girl, to learn and master this language.He lived long enough to see people all over the world enjoy his plays. He died at the ripe old age of ninety-four.Answer the following in a word, a phrase or a sentence each.(a) How did Bernard Shaw try to hide his shyness?(b) How old was Bernard Shaw when he took up his first job?(c) Where did Bernard Shaw go after quitting his job?(d) Which of his plays was made into a film first?(e) Name the little flower girl who appears in the musical hit ‘My Fair Lady’.(f) Add suitable prefix to the word ‘educated’ to form its antonym.(g) Mention any one of the causes to which Shaw contributed the money earned by him.(h) Who trained the flower girl to become a refined lady?(i) How old was Shaw when he died? (j) English language is full of (complication/complications). |
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Answer» (a) To hide his shyness, Bernard Shaw developed a very gruff manner and voice which some people mistook for rudeness. (b) Bernard Shaw was fourteen years old when he took up his first job. (c) Bernard Shaw went to London after quitting his job. (d) ‘Pygmalion’ was the first of his plays to be made into a film. (e) Eliza. (f) Uneducated. (g) Enlargement of the National Gallery of Ireland. (h) An English professor trained the flower girl to become a refined lady. (i) Shaw was ninety-four years old when he died. (j) Complications |
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Read the following passage and answer the questions set on it.A remarkable story of personal survival ever published was that of an American Corps pilot named Lieutenant Colonel William Rankin. It was on 26th July, 1959, that colonel Rankin was flying at an altitude of 47,000 feet over South Carolina, when the red fire-warning light flashed on in the cock pit of his crusader jet fighter plane. At the same time he felt jerking and shaking. After communication with a companion aircraft on his radio, Colonel Rankin decided to make an emergency exit from his falling plane by using the ejection seat.It is all the more of interest and essential to point out that up to that moment, nobody had ever ejected from a plane flying at 500 miles per hour and at such an altitude. Outside the protection of his pressurised cockpit, the pilot had to face an air temperature of 70 degrees below zero, and a low atmospheric pressure which was liable to make his blood boil especially when he was wearing only flying suit, helmet, gloves and ordinary footwear. His parachute was designed to open automatically at 10,000 feet but as he glanced below, the colonel saw to his horror that he was falling straight into the centre of a huge, black thunder cloud. Powerless to do anything he gritted his teeth and awaited the sudden jerk of his opening parachute. As its reassuring canopy blossomed out above him, he felt another tremendous blast as the terrible forces of wind and hail inside the thunder cloud battered his body.Instead of descending at a normal rate of about 1,000 feet per minute, a powerful up current of air sent him up, until he was floating on the clouds which enclosed him from all directions. Suddenly there was thunder and lightning. The next instant, he would again be flying upwards until his shoulders ached with the drag. Every second he feared his parachute would tear into pieces.After tearing winds and crashing sounds, the Colonel gradually felt the turbulence lessening. Then, at last he caught a glimpse of green field below him. He had finally emerged from the giant thunder cloud which had held him prisoner for over half an hour. In fact, his descent, which would normally have lasted ten minutes, had taken forty minutes.Answer the following in a word, a phrase or a sentence each.(a) When did the incident mentioned in the passage take place?(b) Where was Colonel Rankin flying over at the time of the accident?(c) What warned Rankin about the calamity?(d) Mention any one of the problems faced by him when he ejected out of the cockpit.(e) Where did the colonel land straight into?(f) What battered his body inside the thunder cloud?(g) Add suffix to the word ‘power’ to make its antonym. h) He caught a glimpse of green field below. Here the word ‘glimpse’ means (i) caught sight of(ii) couldn’t see anything(iii) saw far of fire.(i) How long was Rankin enclosed in the thunder cloud?(j) The Colonel ‘gritted his teeth’. The idiomatic expression means(i) to be afraid(ii) to be cold(iii) to be angry. |
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Answer» (a) The incident mentioned in the passage took place on 26 July 1959. (b) At the time of the accident, Colonel Rankin was flying at an altitude of 47,000 feet over South Carolina. (c) The red fire-warning light flashed on in the cockpit of Colonel Rankin’s crusader jet fighter plane which warned him about the calamity. (d) When the pilot ejected out of the protection of his pressurised cockpit, he had to face an air temperature of 70 degrees below zero, and a low atmospheric pressure which was liable to make his blood boil especially when he was wearing only flying suit, helmet, gloves and ordinary footwear. (e) The colonel landed straight into the centre of a huge, black thunder cloud. (f) The terrible forces of wind and hail inside the thunder cloud battered the colonel’s body. (g) Powerless. (h) – (i) caught sight of (i) Colonel Rankin was enclosed in the thunder cloud for over half an hour. (j) – (ii) to be cold. |
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The ______is designed to meet the requirements of those persons who wish to pay for articles sent to them through Post Office at the time of receipt of the articles. (a) Registration Postal Service (b) Business Reply Cards (c) Value Payable System (d) Speed post |
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Answer» Correct option: (c) Value Payable System |
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Which postal service should be used by Amit who wishes to obtain a reply from his client without putting on him burden of the expenditure of paying the postage charges? (a) Recorded Delivery (b) Speed Post (c) Business Reply Service (d) Poste Restante |
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Answer» Correct option: (c) Business Reply Service |
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Read the following passage and answer the questions set on it. A ten-year-old boy saw a flying bird and shot it down. He ran and picked it up. The bird looked like a house sparrow, but it had a yellow patch on the throat. The child had not seen such spots before. The puzzled boy took the sparrow to his uncle Amiruddeen and asked him what kind of bird it was. His uncle was not able to satisfy his curiosity. He took the boy to the office of Bombay Natural History Society and introduced him to W.S. Millard, the Honorary Secretary of the Society.Millard was surprised to find such a young boy keen to know about the bird. He took him around the room and showed him many stuffed birds. The child became more curious about birds.Thereafter, the boy started coming to his office frequently to learn about identifying and preserving birds. The boy was Salim Moizuddin Abdul Ali, later known as Salim Ali, the bird watcher. Salim Ali was born on November 12,1896. He did a course in Zoology and was appointed a guide at the museum of Bombay Natural History Society. During the course of this work he became more and more eager to study the living conditions of the birds. With this aim he went to Germany. After one year, he returned to India. In his absence, his post in the museum had been abolished for lack of funds.He would sit under the trees throughout the day and write in his note book about the activities of the weaver bird. In 1930 he published a research paper on the nature and the activities of the weaver bird. The published papers brought him fame and recognition in the fields of Ornithology. After this, he travelled to various places to study about birds and wrote a book titled ‘The Book of Indian Birds’ which was published in 1941. The book gave information about 538 species of Indian birds.Because of his deep knowledge about birds, people started calling him the moving encyclopaedia of birds. He worked not only in the study of birds but also in the field of protection of nature. He was given an International award of Rs. 5,00,000 which he donated to the Bombay Natural History Society. In 1983, he was awarded the Padma Vibhushan by the Government of India. When this ninety-year-old ornithologist died oh 20 June 1987, the birds lost their godfather and friend.Answer the following in a word, a phrase or a sentence each.(a) Which bird had the boy shot down?(b) What difference did the boy see about the bird?(c) Name the boy’s uncle.(d) Who was W.S. Millard?(e) Where was Salim appointed as a guide?(f) How long had Salim been in Germany?(g) Salim was famous for his role in the (protecting/protection) of nature. (h) Mention the title of the book written by Salim.(i) Pick out and write the word which means ‘Study of Birds’ in the passage.(j) Which award was conferred on Salim Ali by the Government of India? |
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Answer» (a) The boy had shot down a flying bird with a yellow patch on the throat which looked like a house sparrow. (b) The bird had a yellow patch on the throat. (c) Amiruddeen. (d) W. S. Millard was the Honorary Secretary of the Bombay Natural History Society. (e) Salim was appointed as guide at the museum of Bombay Natural History Society. (f) Salim had been to Germany for one year. (g) Protection. (h) The Book of Indian Birds. (i) Ornithology. (j) Padma Vibhushan was conferred on Salim Ali by the Government of India. |
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Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:The end of sumptuary laws did not mean that everyone in European societies could now dress in the same way. The French Revolution had raised the question of equality and ended aristocratic privileges, as well as the laws that maintained those privileges. However, differences between social strata remained.Clearly, the poor could not dress like rich, nor eat the same food. But laws no longer barred people’s right to dress in the way they wished. Differences in earning, rather than sumptuary laws, now defined what the rich and the poor could wear. And different classes developed their own culture of the dress. The notion of what was beautiful or ugly, proper or improper, decent or vulgar, differed.Styles of clothing also emphasised differences between men and women. Women in Victorian England were groomed from childhood to be docile and dutiful, submissive and obedient. The ideal woman was the one who could bear pain and suffering. While men were expected to be serious, strong, independent and aggressive, women were seen as frivolous, delicate, passive and docile.Norms of clothing reflected these ideals. From childhood, girls were tightly laced up and dressed in stays. The effort was to restrict the growth of their bodies, contain them within small moulds. When slightly older, girls had to wear a tight-fitting corset. Tightly laced, small-waisted women were admired as attractive, elegant and graceful. Clothing thus played a part in creating the image of frail, submissive Victorian women.Many women believed in the ideals of womanhood. The ideals were in the air they breathed, the literature they read, the education they had received at school and at home. From childhood, they grew up to believe that having a small waist was a womanly duty. Suffering pain was essential for a woman. To be seen as attractive, to be womanly, they had to wear the corset. The torture and pain this inflicted on the body were to be accepted as normal.But not everyone accepted these values. Over the nineteenth century, ideas changed. By the 1830s, women in England began agitating for democratic rights. As the suffrage movement developed, many began campaigning for dress reform.Women’s magazines described how tight dresses and corsets caused deformities and illness among young girls. Such clothing restricted body growth and hampered blood circulation.Muscles remained underdeveloped and the spines got bent. Doctors reported that many women were regularly complaining of acute weakness, felt languid, and fainted frequently. Corsets then became necessary to hold up the weakened spine.1. What was the main issue raised by the French Revolution?2. How were the women groomed in Victorian England?3. What defined the apparel of the rich and the poor?4. Besides wearing, what else did the styles of clothing emphasize?5. What qualities made one masculine?6. What qualities made one feminine?Find out a word from the passage which means:7. A person/animal that is quiet and easily controlled.8. A person/animal that has a quality of anger and determination.9. A special right or advantage. |
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Answer» 1. The French Revolution raised the main issue of equality. 2. They were groomed from childhood to be docile and dutiful, submissive and obedient. 3. Differences in earning defined the apparel of the rich and the poor. 4. Styles of clothing emphasised differences between men and women. 5. Qualities of being serious, strong, independent and aggressive made one masculine. 6. Qualities of being frivolous, delicate, passive and docile made one feminine. 7. Docile 8. Aggressive 9. Privilege |
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Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:Most people find their lives purposeless, wasted and worthless. That is why with an ordinary illness or some slightly unfavourable situation, the individual prays for an end to his life. In the opinion of one psychologist, every person thinks of committing suicide more than once in his life.It is a different thing that he does not develop enough courage to end his life. Even then some impulsive individuals commit suicide because of petty reasons like failing in examination, losing a job, quarrels in the family or defeat in a court of law. The number of people committing suicide because of such reasons in the increase.Why do people commit suicide? Psychologists give various answers to this question. Some people say that a man gets such a disappointing atmosphere everywhere around him that he does not find any solution except this. According to some psychiatrists, people with violent tendencies who are unable to express them, destroy themselves by these tendencies.Some persons find themselves so much lonely and helpless that they find no benefit in living and they think, ‘Why not to commit suicide? After all, what is there in life?’ Some persons think of committing suicide during emotional excitement and prepare a plan for suicide during such a condition.The main reason for suicide is said to be depression due to physical illness or failure in examination, love or competition. A tendency of revenge is also said to be behind suicides. According to this opinion, some people commit suicide because of a burden of feeling guilty, since they are unable to find a solution to get rid of guilty feelings. Many others commit suicide because they are fed up of old age, rejection by a spouse, unemployment, court cases, etc.The reason for suicide is the experience of the worthlessness of this life. It is also true that each person-not just once but many times- thinks of his life as worthless and many times a burden. To free himself from this burden, the person thinks of self-destruction. The question arises, ‘Is life so much worthless that on account of disappointment in small matters, one should think of ending it?’If a self-analysis is made seriously, it will be found that every person finds many times that his life is worthless and burdensome.Whatever the reason, but the worthlessness of life is felt with such intensity that by ending it, no difference is felt. Life is like a river, which keeps on flowing from its source to its merger into the sea.1. With what is life compared?2. When do people with violent tendency commit suicide?3. When do some impulsive individuals commit suicide?4. How do most people find their lives?5. What is the main reason responsible for depression?6. What is the opinion of one psychologist about committing suicide?Choose from the passage the words that mean:7. Husband or wife8. Act of killing oneself9. Being responsible for doing something wrong. |
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Answer» 1. Life is compared with a river which keeps on flowing from its source to its merger into the sea. 2. People with violent tendency commit suicide when they are unable to express them. 3. Some impulsive individuals commit suicide when they fail in the examination, lose a job, quarrel in the family or are defeated in a court of law. 4. Most people find their lives purposeless, wasted and worthless. 5. The main reason for depression is physical illness or failure in examination, love or competition. 6. According to him, every person thinks of committing suicide more than once in his life. 7. Spouse 8. Suicide 9. Guilty |
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______offers a money-back guarantee, under which the postal fee will be refunded if the mail is not delivered within the published delivery norms. (a) Speed Post (b) Insurance Service (c) Post Box Service (d) Post Bag Service |
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Answer» Speed Post offers a money-back guarantee, under which the postal fee will be refunded if the mail is not delivered within the published delivery norms. |
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Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:Married life has a significant place in our Indian culture. It is the life of a householder that nurtures and enhances society. The nation gets its future generation owing to this. Hence it is very important that married life is sweet and pleasant. However, it is seen that there are more bitterness and tension in the relationship owing to incessant quarrels and differences of opinion.Husband and wife get disconnected from each other. The children become orphaned emotionally and the family disintegrates. There are small tips and habits which, when incorporated in daily life, can restore the sweetness of family life and may even lead to a blissful life of togetherness.Each and every person leading a married life has his own individual life. One’s habits, interests, way of life and perspective towards life can be temporarily changed, but cannot be modified permanently. This is the main reason for married life to be smooth for some time and unrest crawling in after prolonged periods. This is the very reason why each of them should allocate sufficient time to each other so that they not only understand each other but also do a thorough self-introspection and lead a life of their own choice.Being honest in marriage is very important. This is the foundation for faith in the relationship. Honesty in talking, honesty in discharging one’s responsibilities, honesty in fulfilling promises and honesty in all interactions is the key to strengthening the relationship and enhancing the personality of both husband and wife. For the couple to understand each other well, it is important that they are able to leave their fears and speak out their minds to each other. They should discuss freely; and even when they are upset with one another, it should be sorted out as soon as possible.There may be differences of opinion, but this should never lead to disruption of harmony in mind. There is one habit that is noticed largely in people. They seem to have many complaints against all things in the world. This is primarily because of a facet in their personality which makes them focus on the negative aspects of others rather than looking at the positive ones. If we are prone to this habit, then we should ensure that this is kept under check so that our personality is not perceived as dissatisfied and irritable.1. Why is married life important?2. What is called a kind of bad habit?3. What is the key to strengthening the relationship?4. What can be temporarily changed?5. What is important for society?6. What should never lead to a disruption of harmony in mind?Find out a word from the passage which means:7. Communications 8. Give out9. Making better |
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Answer» 1. Married life is important for the nation gets its future generation owing to it. 2. To have a host of complaint against all things in the world is called a kind of bad habit. 3. Honesty in everything is the key to strengthening the relationship. 4. One’s habits, interests, way of life and perspective towards life can be temporarily changed. 5. Happy married life is important for society. 6. The difference of opinion should never lead to a disruption of harmony in mind. 7. Interactions 8. Allocate 9. Enhancing |
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The following bar graph represents the number of one day cricket matches won and lost by four leading teams In the year 1998. Based on the Information, write a report in about 120 words. |
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Answer» The given bar graph represents the number of one day cricket matches won and lost by four leading teams in the year 1998. The graph shows that India has won 25 one day cricket matches and lost 5, Sri Lanka has won 20 and lost 15, South Africa has won 20 and lost 10 and England has won 15 and lost 20. The study reveals that among the four leading teams, the team that has won the most number of one day cricket matches is India (25) and the team that has lost the most number of matches is England (20). However, it can also be seen that though England has lost the most number of matches, it has also played the most number of one day cricket matches (35). |
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Read the following passage and answer the questions set on it. Over a hundred years ago, the carrying of mail was a hazardous venture; and the mail runner or ‘hirkara’ as he was called, had to be armed with a sword or spear. That was before railways and air services made the delivery of mail a routine affair. Though the first public postal service was introduced in India by Warren Hastings in 1774, the kings and emperors of India had always maintained their own personal postal system. Their rule was effective partly due to excellent means of communication by which dispatches were passed on from hand to hand either by runners or horsemen. When Ibn Batuta was travelling in India, in the middle of the 14th century, he found an organised system of couriers established throughout the country by Mohammed Bin Tughlak.“There is a foot courier at a distance of every mile”, wrote Ibn Batuta, “and at every three miles there is an inhabited village, and outside it three sentry boxes, where the couriers sit. In the hands of each is a whip about two cubits long, and upon the head of this are small bells. Whenever one of the couriers leaves any city, he takes his dispatches in one hand and the whip, which he keeps constantly shaking, in the other. In this manner he proceeds to the nearest foot-courier and as he approaches, shakes his whip, upon this comes another man who takes the dispatches and proceeds to the next. It is for this reason that the Sultan receives his dispatches in so short a time.” This system was of course established for the convenience of the Emperor and was continued with various innovations by successive Moghul emperors in the 18th century. The East India Company established a postal system of its own to facilitate the conveyance of letters between different offices; but it was only during Warren Hastings’ administration that a Post Master General was appointed and the general public could avail of the service, paying a fee on their letter.Answer the following in a word, a phrase or a sentence each.(a) What was the mail runner called as?(b) Who introduced the first postal service in India?(e) Whom did the kings and emperors prefer to deliver their dispatches?(d) When did Ibn Batuta travel in India?(e) What did Mohammed Bin Tughlak establish?(f) Where do the couriers sit?(g) Which word in the passage means ‘new ideas or techniques’?(h) As the courier approaches the nearest foot-courier near an inhabited village/city he(i) shouts out loudly.(ii) shakes the whip.(iii) whistles and sings.(i) Kings and emperors would successfully (communication/communicate) with each other through couriers.(j) When was the Post Master General appointed? |
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Answer» (a) The mail runner was called ‘Hirkara. (b) Warren Hastings introduced the first postal service in India. (c) The kings and emperors preferred their dispatches to be passed on from hand to hand either by runners or horsemen. (d) Ibn Batuta travelled in India in the middle of the 14th century. (e) Mohammed Bin Tughlaq established an organised system of couriers. (f) The couriers sit in three sentry boxes outside every inhabited village. (g) Innovations. (h) – (ii) shakes the whip. (i) Communicate. (j) The Post Master General was appointed during the administration of Warren Hastings. |
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‘The following pie chart represents the amount of child labourers in different Industries in India In 2012. Based on the information, write a report In about 120 words. |
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Answer» The given pie chart represents the amount of child labourers indifferent industries in India in 2012. As per the chart, 52% of child labourers are employed in the hand-knotted carpet industry 14% in gem stone polishing, 7% in brassware, 4% in footwear, 1% in silk and 8% In matches and fireworks. ¡t can be noticed that the highest percentage is involved in hand-knotted carpet industry (with 52%) followed by gem stone polishing (with 14%). This shows that the children are highly skilled and with proper education and training their skills can be enhanced. It can also be seen that a comparatively large percentage (with 8%) are involved in the manufacture of matches and fireworks which needs to be controlled as It Is hazardous to the health of the children. |
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The following line graph represents the gender-wise percentage of literacy rate of six districts of Karnataka In 2011. Based on the Information, write a report in 100 words. |
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Answer» The given line graph represents the gender-wise percentage of literacy rate of six districts of Karnataka in 2011. As per the graph, the literate male population of Dakshina Kannada is 93.3 1%, Have is 83.89%, Tumkur is 82.05%, Mandya is 78.14%, Koppal is 78.21% and Bagalkot is 80.1 6%. The literate female population of Dakshina Kannada is 84.8%, Haven is 70.65%, Tumkur is 66.45%, Mandya is 62.1%, Koppal is 56.22% and Bagalkot is 58.55%. From this study it can be derived that Dakshina Kannada has the maximum literate percentage among the male and female population. More importantly, it can be noticed that the literate male population ¡s higher than the literate female population in all the districts of Karnataka. |
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The following bar graph represents the yield of cotton In kg. per hectare In some states of our country. Use this Information to write a report In loo words. |
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Answer» The given bar graph represents the yield of cotton in kg. per hectare in some states of our country. The graph shows that the per hectare yield of cotton in Gujarat is 689 kgs, Maharashtra is 297 kgs, Andhra Pradesh is 443 kgs, Haryana is 703 kgs, Karnataka is 368 kgs and Tamil Nadu is 575 kgs. The study reveals that the highest yield per hectare of cotton is in Haryana (with 703 kgs) closely followed by Gujarat (with 689 kgs). This proves that the conditions in these states are most suitable for the cultivation of cotton crops probably in terms of weather conditions, water supply, soil quality, etc |
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The following line graph represents gender-wise population (In Iakh) of selected districts of Karnataka. Use the information to write a report In loo words. |
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Answer» The given line graph represents gender-wise population (in lakhs) of selected districts of Karnataka. As per the graph, the male population of Haveri is 10.5 lakhs, Shimoga is 12 lakhs, Bellary is 12.4 lakhs, Gulbarga is 14.5 lakhs, Mysore is 15.1 lakhs and Bengaluru is 50.2 lakhs. The female population of Haveri is 8 lakhs, Shimoga is 8.7 lakhs, Bellary is 10 lakhs, Gulbarga is 11.5 lakhs, Mysore is 12 lakhs and Bengaluru is 46 lakhs. The study reveals that Bengaluru has the maximum male and female population. More importantly, it can be noticed that the male population is higher than the female population in all the districts in Karnataka. |
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The following pie chart represents the percentage of different categories of roads in our country in 2015. Use the information and write a report in 100 words. |
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Answer» The given pie chart represents the percentage of different categories of roads in our country in 2015. The chart shows that 59% of the roads are rural roads, 9% urban roads, 6% project roads, 2% national highways, 3% state highways and 21% other roads. From the study, It can be noticed that maximum percentage of roads fall under the category of rural roads (with 59%) and the least under the category of national highways (with 2%). This shows that maximum population of our country still resides in rural areas and it is important to develop better connectivity for these people to easily access the facilities available ¡n the urban areas. |
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The following line graph represents the growth of urban and rural population from 1951 to 2011 in India. Use the information to write a report In 100 words: |
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Answer» The given graphical report represents the growth of urban and rural population in India from the year 1951 to 2011. As per the graph, the population of India in 1951 was 298 million in the rural areas and 62 million in the urban areas. There has been a steady increase in the population over the years. As reported in 2011, there were 833 million people in rural areas and 377 million people in urban areas. As per the study, it is evident that the percentage of increase in population in the urban areas in 60 years Is higher than that in the rural areas proving that Indians prefer to live in urban areas owing to more job opportunities, higher standards of living, better facilities, etc. |
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The following pie chart represents information about percentage of weight age allotted to different types of questions in graduate courses. Based on the information, write a report in about 120 words: |
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Answer» The given pie chart represents the percentage of weightage allotted to different types of questions in graduate courses. As per the chart, 40% is allotted to descriptive answers, 10% to language functions, 20% to writing skills, 10% to structural grammar and 20% to comprehension. Based on the study, it can be derived that a person’s ability to explain is given the highest value (with 40%), followed by the ability to understand and write (with.20%) and lastly language functions and structural grammar (with 10% each). This shows that a person with the ability to communicate and understand what is communicated to him/her has valued more than a person possessing only the know-how of language and grammar. The given graphical report represents the growth of urban and rural populations in India from the year 1951 to 2011. As per the graph, the population of India in 1951 was 298 million in the rural areas and 62 million in the urban areas. There has been a steady increase in the population over the years. As reported in 2011, there were 833 million people in rural areas and 377 million people in urban areas. As per the study, it is evident that the percentage of increase in population in the urban areas in 60 years is higher than that in the rural areas proving that Indians prefer to live in urban areas owing to more job opportunities, higher standards of living, better facilities, etc. |
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Write a report on how students acquire knowledge to get success in their exams between the age group of 15 to 20 years, based on the information given in the pie chart below.Acquisition of Knowledge |
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Answer» The Pie Chart gives information on the various modes of acquisition of knowledge for success in exams, with reference to students belonging to the age group of 15 to 20 years. It is interesting to note that the maximum acquisition of knowledge is through the Internet and Electronic Gadgets as it comes up to 30%. Next is through Private Tuitions which is 25%. If Classroom and Self Study is at 20%, Guides and Notes contribute 15% towards the acquisition of knowledge. The least is through Books and Magazines as it constitutes only 10%. The Chart makes it very clear that students should be encouraged to use the Internet and Electronic Gadgets to succeed in examinations. Schools and colleges should bear this in mind and teachers themselves should create awareness among students about the use of the Internet and the Electronic Gadgets. |
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The given bar graph represents data about the favourite afterschool activities of boys and girls in Karnataka. Based on the information, prepare a report in about 120 words.Comparative Study of Favourite After-School Activities of Boys and Girls |
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Answer» The bar graph presents interesting statistics about the favourite after-school activities of boys and girls in Karnataka. Of the five activities, visiting friends is the most preferred after-school activity of boys as 80 percent of them choose to do it compared to only 40 percent girls who have chosen this. Interestingly, talking on the phone is chosen by both girls and boys to the same extent and 70 percent of boys and girls are fond of this activity. If 60 percent of boys prefer both chatting online and playing sports, only 40 and 20 percent of girls indulge in these two activities respectively. If watching TV is chosen by nearly 70 percent girls, only 30 percent boys prefer this over other activities. The preference of boys for outdoor activities could be because of the gender stereotypes. It is better that we encourage girls to take up outdoor games as it is healthy. |
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The following Pie-chart gives a graphic representation on the hobbies of students in the age group of 15-20 years. Using the Information, write a report In about 120 words. |
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Answer» The pie chart makes it very clear that our youngsters are growing more and more passive in their hobbies. Statistics show that among students belonging to the age group of 15 to 20, only 5% have taken to the hobby of gardening. 10% have reading as their hobby. However, the youth seem to be active when it comes to music and dance as 20% indulge in these artistic pursuits. They are active in the field of sports as the percentage of youth interested in this hobby is 25. It is also heartening to know that at least 5% serve the less fortunate by having social service as their hobby. But the majority of the youth, that is 35%, watch T.V.serials as their pastime. While watching T.V. is not a crime, it would be healthier if more and more youth indulged in more and more physical activities because sedentary lifestyle can lead to many physical problems. The youth of today should use their potential and carve a bright future for themselves. |
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The following two pie charts give a graphic representation of the area of land used for different purposes in and around Bangalore. Prepare a report in about 120 words. |
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Answer» A report on the land used for different purposes in and around Bangalore in 1970 and 2010: The pie charts giving the graphic representation of the area of land used for different purposes in and around Bangalore in 1970 and 2010 clearly show the disturbing aspects of growth in 40 years. It is clear that the urban residential area and industrial area have grown at the cost of lakes, gardens and agricultural land. The residential area which comprised only 30% of the land in 1970, increased to 45% in 2010. Likewise, the industrial area, which was only 15% in 1970, increased to 25% in 2010. These two increases led to the reduction of the area under lakes and gardens from 10% to 5% and a greater reduction of the agricultural land from 45% to 25%. This can have serious implications. On the one hand, if it means a blow to the beauty of Bangalore city with the reduction of lakes and gardens, on the other, it can mean a serious blow to the very sustenance of life with the reduction of agricultural land. Hence it is necessary for both authorities and citizens to fight urbanisation and retain the health and beauty of Bangalore. |
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Bar diagram is a (i) one dimensional diagram , (ii) two dimensional diagram (iii) diagram with no dimension , (iv) none of the above |
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Briefly explain the monopolistic competitive market |
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Answer» Monopolistic competition exists when many companies offer competing products or services that are similar, but not perfect, substitutes. The barriers to entry in a monopolistic competitive industry are low, and the decisions of any one firm do not directly affect its competitors. |
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5] Distinguish between Excess demand and Excess supply |
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Answer» ● Excess demand : If at a price market demand is greater than market supply . than the situation will be called as a situation of excess demand . ● Excess supply : If at a price market supply is greater than market demand . than this situation is a situation of excess supply .
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Which of the following is a non renewable resource?1. Water2. Coal3. Wildlife4. Fisheries |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Coal Resources that are drawn from nature and used without much modification are called natural resources. Natural resources can be divided into renewable and non-renewable resources. Renewable resources are those which get renewed naturally over time.
Non-renewable resources are the resources that are available in limited stock.
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Identify the major problem of Jhumming cultivation. (a) Single crop dominance (b) Modern inputs (c) High cost (d) Low production |
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Answer» Correct option is: (d) Low production |
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Deficiency of which Vitamin causes Night blindness? |
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Answer» Deficiency of Vitamin-A causes Night blindness. |
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What is meant by polymerization? Name the monomer used in the preparation of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC). |
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Answer» The process of formation of polymers from respective monomers. Vinyl chloride OR Chloroethene. |
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Fill in the prepositions. 1. The cat hid the door. (a) behind (b) under (c) on2. Mv uncle will visit me May. (a) at (b) in (c) on3. Wait there I come. (a) behind (b) until (c) near4. Hang the charts the wall. (a) in (b) on (c) by5. I have been practicing morning. (a) by (b) for (c) since |
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Answer» 1. (a) behind 2. (b) in 3. (b) until 4. (b) on 5. (c) since |
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Complete the following sentences using appropriate prepositions.1. Is your mother _______ home? (a) in (b) at (c) on2. There is unity in diversity _______ the people. (a) among (b) between (c) within3. He discussed the problem _______ his parents. (a) with (b) to (c) for4. Lithisha was praised _______ her father. (a) with (b) for (c) by5. Can you finish the work _______ tomorrow? (a) by (b) in (c) within6. He has been absent _______ last week. (a) since (b) for(c) by |
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Answer» 1. (b) at 2. (a) among 3. (a) with 4. (c) by 5. (a) by 6. (a) since |
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Cheap A) expensive B) inexpensive C) free D) low-cost |
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Answer» Correct option is A) expensive |
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Fill in the blanks with the appropriate prepositions and articles:His feet stuck to ............... ground. He desperately tried to escape ........... his feet would not move. |
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Answer» His feet stuck to the ground. He desperately tried to escape but his feet would not move. |
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Read the conversations and rewrite the underlined sentences in reported speech: Rajeev: How are you?Rakesh: I’m fine. What about you?Rajeev: I’m fine, thank you. Why did you go to Delhi last week?Rakesh: To see the minister.Rajeev asked Rakesh .............Rakesh replied ...................... |
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Answer» Rajiv asked Rakesh why he had gone to Delhi the previous week. Rakesh replied that he had been to Delhi to see the minister. |
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