Question

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D. Read the passage carefully:
(1) Water is being used as if it is a never-ending source. Obviously, we cannot decide how much
rain we will get, nor can we predict to a good degree of accuracy when rain would occur. The only
thing we can do to save ourselves from the dangerous situation of "lack of water to drink while we
are thirsty" is to conserve water.
(2) Let us ask ourselves how much water is wasted when we brush our teeth due to the non-stop
flow from the tap. Water is wasted while washing clothes, cleaning dishes and flushing the toilet.
Most of us know about these things but realizing it and taking remedial steps is crucial. We can
impart the message of conversation to our children in school so that the younger generation today
will become responsible citizens of tomorrow.
(3) All of us can conserve at least a bucket of water everyday by using the scarce resource
prudently. Please remember, a bucket of water saved by every individual everyday in our country of
billion-plus means enormous.
(4) We may become richer if we have a lot of gold reserves, but we will die if we don't have water.
In India, where agriculture is the primary occupation for many people, water conservation is a must.
Tick the correct option:
1. People use water as if
a) it will never be available in future
b) it can be recycled
c) it will always be available
d) it is scarce
2. "The hazardous situation we may face in future" is that
a) we will get enough water
b) we won't get any rain
c) we won't get enough drinking water
c) we won't get much water
3. “But realizing it............" (para 2). 'It' here means
a) wastage of water
b) a remedial step
c) conservation of water
d) a message
4. According to the author who should conserve water?
a) all Indians
b) children
c) those who waste it
d) readers
5. Which of the following means the same as 'prudently?
a) confidently
b) wisely
c) carelessly
d) nicely
Complete the following statements briefly:
1. It is difficult to forecast the
and the
of rainfall.
_ is the only solution to the crisis of water.
3. The expression “these things" (para 2) refers to
4. People do not bother to
when not in use while brushing their teeth.
5. Water conservation is even more important for India as​

Answer 1

option a for 1st one

2 nd optio b

3rd option d