Question

I.Read the passage given below and answer the questions. (4X ½ =2m)

The cinema is the cheapest source of entertainment today. Millions of people see movies and enjoy them. It is a

good pastime in all the places – big or small.

The cinema industry has made rapid progress after independence. In the beginning, there were silent and black

and white movies. Now we are dazzled by the colors in every movie.

Big posters are seen on the walls of cities and towns for advertisements. They also announced the coming

movies in the city. There is always a rush before the booking windows. So the tickets are often sold in the black

market or at a premium.

On the one hand, the cinema is a source of entertainment. On the other, it is also a source of knowledge and

information. Films satisfy all the sections of people and their different tastes.

There are religious movies and historical movies. They recreate the past, the old culture, and lifestyle. Social

films spread awareness about the social evils of dowry, casteism, and communal feelings. Some films expose

the corruption in high places among the policemen and the citizens.

1. Why is cinema so much popular?

2. What is the main purpose of making social films?

3. Why are tickets often sold in the black market?

4. Find the opposite of the word ‘hide’ from the above passage.​

Answer 1

Answer:

1) Cinema is very popular as it is the cheapest source of entertainment today. It is also a source of information and knowledge.

2) The main purpose of making social films is to spread awareness about the social evils of dowry, casteism and communal feelings etc

3) The tickets are often sold in the black market because there is always a rush before the booking windows.

4) hide. x see

Answer 2

Answer:

1.The cinema is the cheapest source of entertainment today.

Explanation:

2.We have to know olden day.

3.They also announced the coming movies in the city. There is always a rush before the booking windows. So the tickets are often sold in the black market or at a premium.

4.flaunt