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Fill in the blanks with appropriate linkers given in brackets:Aesop is a figure clouded in so much mystery and legend ......... it is difficult to know .......... can be said about him. It is also strange to believe ............. this world-famous man was born a slave in the sixth century B.C. ............ slaves were bought and sold frequently. Aesop’s Greek master gave him liberty .......... he was impressed by his learning and wit. [because, that, what, when] |
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Answer» 1. that; 2. what; 3. that; 4. when; 5. because. |
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Fill in the blanks with appropriate linkers given in brackets:The rains had failed. ............. all the wells and tanks had run dry. ............ overcome the problem the municipal authorities sunk a number of bore wells ........ they could supply water to the citizens. ............ the situation was brought under control.[Thus, so that, therefore, in order to] |
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Answer» 1. Therefore; 2. In order to; 3. so that; 4.Thus. |
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Fill in the blanks with appropriate linkers given in brackets:Alok was happy ........... he was selected to take part in the car race. He gladly went ........... the race was to take place. He was given a car kit ........... he could build the body of the car using small pieces of wood. Alok asked Abhi ............ he would help him. Abhi refused. .......... Alok did not give up; he set out to make the car.[ where, when, so that, however, if] |
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Answer» 1. when; 2. where; 3. so that; 4. if; 5. However. |
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Read the passage given below. The UN’s 2017 International Year tells that sustainable tourism is an important tool for development, most importantly in poor communities and countries. Today sustainability – environmental, social, and economic – is increasingly recognised as the benchmark for all tourism business. As noted by the UN World Tourism Organisation, 57% of international tourist arrivals will be in emerging economies, by 2030. The various ‘Tourism Terms’ are defined as follows:CATEGORYDEFINITIONEcotourismResponsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment, socially and economically sustains the well-being of local people, and creates knowledge and understanding through interpretation and education of all involved (including staff, travelers, and community residents).4Ethical TourismTourism in a destination where ethical issues are the key driver, e.g, social injustice, human rights, animal welfare, or the environment.5GeotourismTourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place - its environment, heritage, aesthetics, culture, and well-being of its residents.6Pro-Poor TourismTourism that results in increased net benefit for the poor people in a destination.7Responsible TourismTourism that maximizes the benefits to local communities, minimizes negative social or environmental impacts, and helps local people conserve fragile cultures and habitats or species.8Sustainable TourismTourism that leads to the management of all resources in such a way that economic, social, and aesthetic needs can be fulfilled while maintaining cultural integrity, essential ecological processes, biological diversity, and life-support systems.9Based on data collected by a survey by Travel Bureau, the following market profile of an ecotourist was constructed: - Age: 35 - 54 years old, although age varied with activity and other factors such as cost. Gender: 50% female and 50% male, although clear differences based on activity were found. Education: 82% were college graduates, a shift in interest in ecotourism from those who have high levels of education to those with less education was also found, indicating an expansion into mainstream markets.Household composition: No major differences were found between general tourists and experienced ecotourists** Party composition: A majority (60%) of experienced ecotourism respondents stated they prefer to travel as a couple, with only 15% stating they preferred to travel with their families, and 13% preferring to travel alone. (** experienced ecotourists = Tourists that had been on at least one “ecotourism” oriented trip.) Trip duration: The largest group of experienced ecotourists- (50%) preferred trips lasting 8-14 days. Expenditure: Experienced ecotourists were willing to spend more than general tourists, the largest group (26%) . Important elements of trip: Experienced ecotourists top three responses were: (a) wilderness setting, (b) wildlife viewing, (c) hiking/trekking. Motivations for taking next trip: Experienced ecotourists top two responses were (a) enjoy scenery/nature, (b) new experiences/places.On the basis of your understanding of the passage attempt this questions from the given follow.i. The author attempts to __________________ the readers through this write-up. a) rebuke b) question c) offer aid to d) offer advice to ii. The author uses colloquial words such as “yeah” and “Woo-hoo!”. Which of the following is NOT a colloquial word? a) hooked b) guy c) stuff d) stress iii. What does the author mean when he says, “to get our lives in order”? a) To resume our lives. b) To organize our lives. c) To rebuild our lives. d) To control our lives. iv. Choose the option that correctly states the two meanings of ‘outlook’, as used in the passage. 1. A person’s evaluation of life 2. A person’s experiences in life3. A person’s point of view towards life 4. A person’s regrets in life 5. A person’s general attitude to life a) (1) and (4) b) (2) and (3) c) (3) and (5) d) (4) and (5) v. The author explains the importance of discipline and boundaries in our lives using the example of a) road accidents. b) traffic rules. c) lines on the highway. d) safe driving. vi. What is the message conveyed in the last paragraph of the passage? a) Love what you do. b) Love yourself to love others. c) Be the best version of yourself. d) Be yourself |
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Answer» i. d) ecotourism was no more limited to the niche group of highly educated travelers. ii. b) 75%. iii. d) the opportunity to travel to new places. iv. c) Emerging economies will receive negligible international tourists in the near future. v. b) changed with the monetary requirements for the trip. vi. b) The person who is yet to travel even once as an ecotourist |
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Most of insects require a. Vitamin A b. Vitamin B c. Vitamin D d. Vitamin C |
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Answer» Most of insects require Vitamin B |
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Read the passage given below. The UN’s 2017 International Year tells that sustainable tourism is an important tool for development, most importantly in poor communities and countries. Today sustainability – environmental, social, and economic – is increasingly recognised as the benchmark for all tourism business. As noted by the UN World Tourism Organisation, 57% of international tourist arrivals will be in emerging economies, by 2030. The various ‘Tourism Terms’ are defined as follows:CATEGORYDEFINITIONEcotourismResponsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment, socially and economically sustains the well-being of local people, and creates knowledge and understanding through interpretation and education of all involved (including staff, travelers, and community residents).4Ethical TourismTourism in a destination where ethical issues are the key driver, e.g, social injustice, human rights, animal welfare, or the environment.5GeotourismTourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place - its environment, heritage, aesthetics, culture, and well-being of its residents.6Pro-Poor TourismTourism that results in increased net benefit for the poor people in a destination.7Responsible TourismTourism that maximizes the benefits to local communities, minimizes negative social or environmental impacts, and helps local people conserve fragile cultures and habitats or species.8Sustainable TourismTourism that leads to the management of all resources in such a way that economic, social, and aesthetic needs can be fulfilled while maintaining cultural integrity, essential ecological processes, biological diversity, and life-support systems.9Based on data collected by a survey by Travel Bureau, the following market profile of an ecotourist was constructed: - Age: 35 - 54 years old, although age varied with activity and other factors such as cost. Gender: 50% female and 50% male, although clear differences based on activity were found. Education: 82% were college graduates, a shift in interest in ecotourism from those who have high levels of education to those with less education was also found, indicating an expansion into mainstream markets.Household composition: No major differences were found between general tourists and experienced ecotourists** Party composition: A majority (60%) of experienced ecotourism respondents stated they prefer to travel as a couple, with only 15% stating they preferred to travel with their families, and 13% preferring to travel alone. (** experienced ecotourists = Tourists that had been on at least one “ecotourism” oriented trip.) Trip duration: The largest group of experienced ecotourists- (50%) preferred trips lasting 8-14 days. Expenditure: Experienced ecotourists were willing to spend more than general tourists, the largest group (26%) . Important elements of trip: Experienced ecotourists top three responses were: (a) wilderness setting, (b) wildlife viewing, (c) hiking/trekking. Motivations for taking next trip: Experienced ecotourists top two responses were (a) enjoy scenery/nature, (b) new experiences/places.On the basis of your understanding of the passage attempt this questions from the given follow.i. In the line “……recognised as the benchmark”, the word “benchmark” DOES NOT refer to a) a basis for something. b) the criterion required. c) the ability to launch something new. d) a standard point of reference. ii. The World Tourism Organisation of the UN, in an observation, shared that a) emerging economies of the world will gain 57% of their annual profits from International tourists. b) countries with upcoming economies shall see maximum tourist footfall from all over the world in the next decade. c) a large number of international tourists in 2030 will be from developing countries.d) barely any tourist in the next decade shall travel from an economically strong nation to a weak one. iii. One of the elements that is important to ecotourists on trip is a) wild and untouched surroundings. b) cultural exchange. c) car and bus rides. d) fully furnished flats. iv. Choose the option that lists the correct answers for the following: 1. Asha Mathew, an NRI, loves animals and wishes to travel to places that safeguard their rights and inculcate awareness of their rights. What kind of tourist is she? 2. Gurdeep Singh from UK is an environmental scientist and has always chosen to travel to places that are examples of a symbiotic relationship between man and nature. What kind of tourist is he? a) (1) is an ecotourist and (2) is a geotourist b) (1) is an ethical tourist and (2) is a geotourist c) (1) is a sustainable tourist and (2) is a pro-poor tourist d) (1) is a geotourist and (2) is a responsible touristv. Based on your understanding of the passage, choose the option that lists the inherent qualities of geotourism.1. showcases adventure sports2. promotes landscape appreciations3. promises luxurious travel4. includes being environmentally responsible5. believes in commercializing forests6. initiates donations for the underprivilegeda) 1 &2 b) 5&6 c) 2&4 d) 3&5 vi. In the market profile of an ecotourist, the information on gender indicates that a) female ecotourists were more than the male ecotourists. b) the activity preferences were varied in females and males. c) the choice of things to do on a trip were quite similar for both the genders. d) male ecotourists were frequent travellers. |
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Answer» i. c) the ability to launch something new ii. b) Countries with upcoming economies shall see maximum tourist footfall from all over the world in the next decade iii. a) wild and untouched surroundings. iv. b) (1) is an ethical tourist and (2) is a geotourist v. c) 2&4 vi. b) the activity preferences were varied in females and males. |
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Which is the strongest animal of the world a. Whales b. Elephant c. Birds d. Insects |
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Answer» Birds is the strongest animal of the world. |
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Read the passage given below. The choices we make on a daily basis—wearing a seatbelt, lifting heavy objects correctly or purposely staying out of any dangerous situation—can either ensure our safety or bring about potentially harmful circumstances. You and I need to make a decision that we are going to get our lives in order. Exercising self-control, self-discipline and establishing boundaries and borders in our lives are some of the most important things we can do. A life without discipline is one that’s filled with carelessness. We can think it’s kind of exciting to live life on the edge. We like the image of “Yeah! That’s me! Living on the edge! Woo-hoo!” It’s become a popular way to look at life. But if you see, even highways have lines, which provide margins for our safety while we’re driving. If we go over one side, we’ll go into the ditch. If we cross over the line in the middle, we could get killed. And we like those lines because they help to keep us safe. Sometimes we don’t even realize how lines help to keep us safe. I’m not proud of this, but for the first 20 years of my life at work, I ignored my limits. I felt horrible, physically, most of the time. I used to tell myself “I know I have limits and that I’ve reached them, but I’m going to ignore them and see if or how long I can get by with it.” I ran to doctors, trying to make myself feel better through pills, vitamins, natural stuff and anything I could get my hands on. Some of the doctors would tell me, “It’s just stress.” That just made me mad. I thought stress meant you don’t like what you do or can’t handle life, and I love what I do. But I kept pushing myself, traveling, doing speaking engagements and so on— simply exhausting myself.Finally, I understood I was living an unsustainable life and needed to make some changes in my outlook and lifestyle. You and I don’t have to be like everyone else or keep up with anyone else. Each of us needs to be exactly the way we are, and we don’t have to apologize for it. We’re not all alike and we need to find a comfort zone in which we can enjoy our lives instead of making ourselves sick with an overload of stress and pressure.On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer this questions from the given follow.i. The reason why living on the edge has become popular, is because of the a) constant need for something different. b) population being much younger. c) exhausting effort to make changes. d) strong tendency to stay within our limits. ii. Choose the option that best captures the central idea of the passage from the given quotes.(1) It's all about quality of life and finding a happy balance between work and friends. - Philip Green(2) To go beyond is as wrong as to fall short. - Confucisus(3) Life is like riding a bicycle, To keep your balance you must keep moving. - Albert Einstein(4) Balance is not something you find, it's something you create.a) Option (1) b) Option (2) c) Option (3) d) Option (4)iii. Which of the characteristics are apt about the writer in the following context: “I know I have limits and that I’ve reached them, but I’m going to ignore them and see if or how long I can get by with it.”? 1. negligent 2. indecisive 3. spontaneous 4. reckless 5. purposeless 6. patient a) 2 and 5 b) 3 and 6 c) 1 and 4 d) 2 and 3iv. Which of the following will be the most appropriate title for the passage? a) Much too soon b) Enough is enough c) How much is too much? d) Have enough to do? v. The phrase “potentially harmful circumstances” refers to circumstances that can (a) certainly be dangerous. (b) be fairly dangerous. (c) be possibly dangerous. (d) seldom be dangerous. vi. Select the option that makes the correct use of “unsustainable”, as used in the passage, to fill in the blank space. a) In the long run, the ______ officials followed emergency procedures. b) Emergency procedures were _______ by the officials. c) Officials reported an ________ set of events during the emergency. d) Officials admit that the emergency system is _______ in the longer run. vii. The author attempts to __________________ the readers through this write-up. a) rebuke b) question c) offer aid to d) offer advice to viii. The author uses colloquial words such as “yeah” and “Woo-hoo!”. Which of the following is NOT a colloquial word? a) hooked b) guy c) stuff d) stress ix. What does the author mean when he says, “to get our lives in order”? a) To resume our lives. b) To organize our lives. c) To rebuild our lives. d) To control our lives. x. Choose the option that correctly states the two meanings of ‘outlook’, as used in the passage. 1. A person’s evaluation of life 2. A person’s experiences in life3. A person’s point of view towards life 4. A person’s regrets in life 5. A person’s general attitude to life a) (1) and (4) b) (2) and (3) c) (3) and (5) d) (4) and (5) xi. The author explains the importance of discipline and boundaries in our lives using the example of a) road accidents. b) traffic rules. c) lines on the highway. d) safe driving. xii. What is the message conveyed in the last paragraph of the passage? a) Love what you do.b) Love yourself to love others. c) Be the best version of yourself. d) Be yourself. |
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Answer» i. (a) constant need for something different. ii. (d) Option (4) iii. (c) 1 and 4 iv. (c) How much is too much? v. (c) be possibly dangerous vi. (d) Officials admit that the emergency system is __________ in the longer run. vii. (d) offer advice to viii. (d) stress ix. (b) To organize our lives. x. (c) (3) and (5) xi. (c) lines on the highway. xii. (c) Be yourself. |
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Pick the correct Antonyms1. flung (a) throw (b) held (c) send (d) focus2. indifferently (a) concerned (b) not interested (c) unconcern (d) apathetic3. determination (a) firmness (b) weak mindedness (c) fixedness (d) will power4. determination (a) firmness (b) weak mindedness (c) fixedness (d) will power5. confidence(a) trust (b) belief (c) distrust (d) hope |
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Answer» 1. (b) held 2. (a) concerned 3. (b) weak mindedness 4. (b) increasing 5. (c) distrust |
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Watching T.V. all day is turning you into a lazy, good-for-nothing. A) carrot B) chair C) couch potato |
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Answer» Correct option is C) couch potato |
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“A man whom the goddess of wealth favours need not worry much. He can buy all the knowledge he requires. He can afford to buy all gifts that Goddess Saraswathi holds in her plam” In the light of the above lines,elaborate the relation of the human and divine realms in R.K. Narayan’s The Financial Expert. |
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Answer» • His sacred little ledger- a symbol of Goddess Saraswati • Transformed Margayya- new devotee of Goddess Laxmi • Having lost his original name Krishna, in fact has also lost his own way. • Gains material wealth but loses his soul, fails to give moral values to his son • Ultimately after losing everything returens to Goddess Saraswati |
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Choose The correct Synonyms from the option below.1. stunned (a)shocked (b) wondered (c) wounded (d) active2. startled (a) surprised (b) worried (c) walked (d) bold3. stumbled (a) gain confidence (b) lost balance (c) found lost (d) induced4. serene (a) calm (b) swoon (c) pale (d) wild5. congested (a) confused (b) returned (c) overcrowded (d) deserted |
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Answer» 1. (a) shocked 2. (a) surprised 3. (b) lost balance 4. (a) calm 5. (c) overcrowded |
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Choose The correct Synonyms from the option below.1. heaps (a) things (b) piles (c) toys (d) bits2. offered (a) gave(b) bought (b) ordered (d) begged3. ache (a) worry (b) pain (c) hurt (d) relief4. tourists (a) guests (b) people (c) travellers(d) local5. admiration (a) hate (b) praise (c) wonder (d) dislike |
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Answer» 1. (b) piles 2. (a) gave 3. (b) pain 4. (c) travellers 5. (b) praise |
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If you are asked to choose from any one of these toys which one do you choose? Give reasons, (plastic toys, wooden toys, clay toys, metallic toys) |
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Answer» I would choose wooden toys because they are much more special that the latest educational technology. Wooden toys bring a certain amount of nostalgia with them. It is also a durable material for toys. The more contact, we have With the plastic toys, the higher are the chances of health issues like asthma. So the wooden toys are better for safety and also good for the child’s brain. The quality and life span of wooden toys are much better than plastic toys and metallic toys. |
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You have prepared some eco-friendly craft materials like paper mache dolls, greeting cards, book marks, festoons, garlands, quilling jewellery etc for an Art Mela to be conducted in you school premises. Describe in a few sentences how you made the craft work. Include the following details in your writing.Name of the craft workMaterials used Nature (handy / eco-friendly, longlasting / affordable price) Use (place / person / time) |
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Answer» We have made eco-friendly craft materials like paper mache dolls, greeting cards, book marks, festoons, garlands, quilling Jewellery for the Art Mela conducted in your school premises. The paper mache dolls were Russian Nesting Dolls. Paper – mache is a composite material consisting of paper pieces or pulp, reinforced with textiles and bound with glue. The beautiful hand made Birthday cards were excellent. They were made with cardboard, glue, colour pencils, glitter papers and some paper flowers. Festoons, garlands made out of crepe paper and quilling jewellery made out of quilled paper and flowers were excellent exhibits in the Mela. They were also sold to the students at affordable prices. They were safe to be used by everyone, as they are handy and eco-friendly. |
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Lakshmi Holmstrom in “The Novels of R. K. Narayan” Calcutta: Writers Workshop Publication, 1973, comments “Different abilities and values are opposed and matched until Pal becomes a “nightmare to Margayya”. Keeping the above statement in mind, trace the evolution of Margayya and Mr. Pal’s relationship. |
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Answer» • Main purpose is to create happiness in the world • To prevent tragedies relating to ill-matched couples • Crucial in lifting Margayya’s economic status • Balu's constant companion- initiated him into immoral activities- • Dr. Pal is the cause for the ruin of Margayya’s son- spreads rumours about him and brings about his decline |
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You should phone the police and tell them. A) corpses B) cops C) cowboys |
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Answer» Correct option is B) cops |
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Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:The elephant is the largest of all living animals and the strongest. It is a strange – looking animal, with its thick legs, huge sides and back, large hanging ears, a small tail, little eyes, long white tusks and above all, its long nose, called trunk. The trunk is the elephant’s unique feature, and it puts it to various uses.It draws up water by its trunk, and can squirt it all over its body like a shower bath; and with it, it picks leaves from the trees and puts them into its mouth. In fact, its trunk serves the elephant as a long arm and hand. Elephants look very clumsy and heavy, and yet they can move very quickly when they like. Elephants are found in India and Africa.The African elephant differs in some points from the Indian counterpart, being larger, with longer tusks and bigger ears. In fact, the two are considered to be different species. In both countries, they live in herds in the jungles and are naturally shy animals who keep away from humans. Elephants with their great size and strength, are a fine advertisement for vegetarianism, for they live entirely on leaves of trees, grass, roots and bulbs.The elephant is a very intelligent animal, and its intelligence combined with its great strength, makes it when tamed, a very useful servant to man, and it has been trained to serve in various ways. Elephants can carry heavy loads and they are used to draw heavy wagons and big guns that would require many horses. They are very skilful too in carrying timber. The trained elephant will kneel down, lift a heavy log of wood with its tusks, carry it to the place where it is wanted, and lay it exactly in position.In olden days elephants were used in battles, and all Indian Rajas had their regiments of trained fighting elephants. And they still have their place in state processions, when they are painted in bright colours and covered with silk and velvet clothes.1. How does an elephant look like?2. What is unique about an elephant?3. What are the various uses of the elephant’s trunk?4. How are elephants of Africa different from these of India?5. What do elephants eat?6. How is an elephant useful to us?7. What was the use of elephants in olden days?Find out the words from the passage which mean:8. A line of people, vehicles, etc. moving forward in a ceremonial way.9. A group of animals living and moving together. |
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Answer» 1. An elephant looks like a strange animal. 2. The trunk is unique in an elephant. 3. Elephant’s trunk can draw water, squirt water all over its body like a shower bath. 4. African elephants are larger with longer tusks and bigger ears than their Indian counterparts. 5. An elephant eats leaves of trees, grass, roots and bulbs. 6. An elephant can carry heavy loads and it can draw heavy wagons and big guns. 7. In olden days elephants were used in battles. 8. Processions 9. Herd |
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“Those who are deeply attached sometimes deliberately present a rough exterior to each other and that is also one way of enjoying the married state. Some wives in this world show their deepest love only by nagging, and the husbands also enjoy putting on air of being victims” Keeping the above extract in mind, describe the relationship between Captain and his wife in the novel ‘A Tiger for Malgudi’. |
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Answer» • Captain’s relationship with his wife remains tense as both are attracted by their own interests • Captain was deeply concerned with the promotion of his circus and its animals • The wife was tired of blindly following the wishes of captain in her role of acrobat • Opposition of taste often resulted in heated arguments between the husband and wife • Narayan downplays the petty domestic feuds between husband and wife as a token of their personalized love • Same wife after the tragic end of Captain commits suicide as both were unable to live without each other though they complain of their misunderstandings |
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Your friend has presented a beautiful art piece on your birthday. Write a letter to her appreciating her art work. |
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Answer» 5 th August 2019 Salem Dear Lathika, I am extremely happy to write this letter to you, as I am very happy after receiving your present on my birthday. It is an excellent piece of art. The art piece called “Glow of Hope” is also referred to as the “Woman with the lamp”. It is a master piece from S.L. Haldankar, produced in 1945-1946. Water colours are used deliberately. The effect of this painting is heightened with the shadow behind the subject. It is such a wonderful art by him. I thank you so much for this excellent art piece as a gift to me. Your loving friend Amritha. |
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The police will check ______ your story, so tell the truth. A) in to B) out of C) over D) up on |
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Answer» Correct option is C) over |
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Rosemary ______ a beautiful necktie for her husband’s birthday. A) picked over B) picked on C) picked out D) picked off |
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Answer» Correct option is C) picked out |
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Do you ever pick ______ hitch-hikers? A) along B) down C) in D) up |
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Answer» Correct option is D) up |
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"If I find you fighting again, I’ll be back to stop it. Take care; you should not need a tiger to keep the peace." How do the above lines align with the novel‘A Tiger for Malgudi’? |
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Answer» • Raja, the tiger, after coming under the influence of the Master, behaves more humanly than human beings. • listens to the Master's discourses on The Bhagavad Gita • tries to elevate himself from mundane level to a higher plane of existence • Raja symbolises a soul striving for perfection • Narayan, seems to suggest that the people of Malgudi need an exemplary personalitylike Raja, the tiger to emulate and then improve themselves • As Master and the tiger leave Malgudi, they come across a rioting mob engaged in bloody strife- they disperse when they see a tiger • Forgetting their strife with each other • Master says our country also needs a tiger to keep us disciplined |
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If you want to do well in life you _____ believe in yourself. A) canB) don’t have to C) have to D) should |
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Answer» Correct option is D) should |
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What is meant by the term “coordination number”? What is the coordination number of atoms in a bcc structure? |
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Answer» Let us consider the reaction between sodium hydroxide and acetic acid to give sodium acetate and water NaOH(aq) + CH3COOH(aq) ⇌ CH3COONa(aq) + H2O Coordination number of atoms in a bcc structure is 8. |
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A: He still sucks his thumb, darling. B: Yes, I know. It’s strange. I thought he’d have ______ it by now. A) stop off at B) get out of C) grown out of D) turn away from |
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Answer» Correct option is C) grown out of |
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If you will just ______ me for a few moments, I’ll explain the reasons behind the decision. A) turn over to B) take up with C) bear with D) care for |
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Answer» Correct option is C) bear with |
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Change the sentence into a compound and a complex sentence :He was given a medal for saving the life of a girl. |
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Answer» Compound : He saved the life of a girl so he was given a medal. Complex : He was given a medal because he saved the life of a girl. |
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Don’t let yourself be taken ______ by anyone. A) into B) in C) on |
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Answer» Correct option is B) in |
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Rate constant k of a reaction varies with temperature T according to the following Arrhenius equation log k = log A \(\frac{E_a}{2.303R}\) \(\Big(\frac{1}{T}\Big)\)Where Ea is the activation energy. When a graph is plotted for logk Vs \(\frac{1}{T}\) a straight line with a slope of- 4000K Is obtained. Calculate the activation energy. |
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Answer» log k = log A - \(\frac{E_a}{2.303R}\) \(\Big(\frac{1}{T}\Big)\) y = c + mx m = -\(\frac{E_a}{2.303R}\) Ea = -2.303Rm Ea = – 2.303 x 8.314 J K-1 mol-1 x (-4000 K) Ea = 76,589 J mol-1 Ea =76589kJmol-1 |
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Why did Ulysses and his party land on the strange looking island? |
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Answer» Ulysses and his party were sailing on the sea at night. They lost their way and landed on the land of the cyclops. |
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The whole city was completely destroyed in the war. A) taped B) tapestry C) taken out |
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Answer» Correct option is C) taken out |
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Take ______ account everything he’s done for us. A) into B) for C) after |
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Answer» Correct option is A) into |
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Change into the reported speech :He said to me, “I do not work on Sundays” |
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Answer» He told me that he doesn’t work on Sundays |
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What two ways of handling anger are mentioned in the poem, ‘Poison Tree’? |
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Answer» The two ways of handling anger are expressing one’s anger and suppressing one’s anger. When the poet – speaker expressed his anger towards his friend, his anger subsided but when he supressed it his anger towards his friend grew. |
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I'll be there in just a few seconds. A) tick B) tale C) tea |
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Answer» Correct option is A) tick |
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He completely wrecked the car last night. A) transplanted B) totalled C) tricked |
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Answer» Correct option is B) totalled |
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Read the following extract carefully and answer the following question : Till recently, the Aryans were regarded as the earliest invaders of the land. It was thought that they came to a country which was uncivilised and barbarian, but modern research has proved that there were invaders even before the Aryans poured into this land. They had evolved a civilization higher than that of the Aryan hordes who came in their wake. These Pre-Aryans had displaced still earlier people and built up new civilization which has astonished modern scholars by its extent and depth. The Aryans invasion repeated the process and led to fresh infusion of the old with the new. This continued with the successive inroads of fighting races who came to conquer but remained to lose themselves in the Indian racial couldron. The Greek invaders were followed by Sakas and Huns and a hundred other nameless tribes. They all appeared on the scene as victors but were soon absorbed in the ranks of the vanquished. (i) Who is the author of the essay and name of the essay? (ii) Who were the Aryans in the past? (iii) How did the invasion repeat? (iv) Who were other invaders? (v) What is the meaning of 'invader'? |
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Answer» (i) The title is 'The Unity of Indian culture' and the author is Humayun Kabir. (ii) In the past the Aryans were uncivilised and barbarian. (iii) The invasion repeated the process and led to fresh infusion of the old with the new. (iv) The invaders were the Aryans, the Greek and Sakas and Huns. (v) Invader means 'one who attacks'. |
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These big books shouldn’t be taken ______ from the library. A) after B) in C) away |
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Answer» Correct option is C) away |
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How is the autumn season characterised in Sonnet ? |
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Answer» The poet uses autumn as a sign of his growing older. He compares his stage in life to the autumn season, when yellow leaves, or none, or few, do hang and the trembling branches of the trees in the cold autumn season, where birds perched and sang sweet songs. But now the branches of the trees were bare and the birds had flown to warmer places |
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Give the other two degrees of comparison:Delhi is one of the biggest cities in India. |
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Answer» Positive : No other city is as big as Delhi in India. Comparative: No other city is bigger than Delhi in India. |
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Mum was really angry with me last night. A) toy B) ticked-off C) tramp |
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Answer» Correct option is B) ticked-off |
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The plane will take ______ in ten minutes. A) out B) in C) off |
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Answer» Correct option is C) off |
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‘I press for this sad recompense’, says Drona. If it was a ‘sad recompense’, why did he demand it? |
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Answer» Drona was sad to press for the recompense, the right thumb of Buttoo, because he had promised to make the greatest archer in the world. |
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Read the extract carefully and answer the following questions :You majesties, Your excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, I stand before you here today to accept on behalf of my mother. Aung San Suu Kyi, this greatest of prizes, the Nobel Prize for Peace. Because circumstances do not permit my mother to be here in person, I will do my best to convey the sentiments I believe she would express. Firstly, I know that she would begin by saying that she accepts the Nobel Prize for Peace not in her own name but in the name of all the people of Burma. She would say that this prize belongs not to her but to all those men, women, and children who, even as I speak, continue to sacrifice their well being, their freedom and their lives in pursuit of a democratic Burma. Their's is the prize and their's will be the eventual victory in Burma's long struggle for peace, freedom and democracy. (i) Name the title and author. (ii) Who does give speech here? (iii) Why is Aung San Suu Kyi not present here? (iv) What does he say about the prize? (v) What prize does she win? |
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Answer» (i) The title is 'acceptance speech' and the author is Aung San Suu Kyi. (ii) Aung San Suu Kyi's son is giving speech. (iii) Because of some unfavourable circumstances, Aung San Suu Kyi was not present there. (iv) He says that theirs is the Prize and theirs will be the eventual victory in Burma's long struggle for peace, freedom and democracy. (v) She wins Nobel Prize. |
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You should take your brother ______ on his offer to help you do it. A) up B) in C) at |
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Answer» Correct option is A) up |
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Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition : (i) Why are you angry ................ me? (with / in) (ii) He went to the village ................ foot. (on / by) (iii) I prefer milk ................ tea. (to / from) (iv) The cat is afraid ................. dog. (of / with) |
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Answer» (i) with (ii) on (iii) to (iv) of |
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Complete the following passages using the prepositions given in brackets.(among, for, at, to, in,)(i) ______ When Lakshmi was (1) ______ school, she practised music from Monday (2) ______ Friday. She involved herself (3) ______ the school orchestra. She was responsible (4) ______ conducting many programmes. She was very popular (5) ______ her schoolmates, as she was kind, friendly and helpful. |
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Answer» 1. at 2. to 3. in 4. for 5. among |
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Complete the following passages using the prepositions given in brackets.(after, with, on, before, of, in, for)(1) _____ the interview, Solomon was confident (2) _____ getting the job. He knew that he was qualified (3) _____ the job. He was interested (4) _____ discharging his duty perfectly. The interview panel was impressed (5) _____ his attitude and skills. So (6) _____ the interview, he was (7) _____ cloud nine. |
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Answer» 1. Before 2. of 3. for 4. in 5. with 6. after 7. on |
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