Question

Q. 1 Read the following passage and answer the questions on the basis of comprehension
of the passage. (Any ten)
(10)
Floods are not new to India and this sub- continent. In recent years the problem has received
much greater attention because it has led to much greater damage than in the past. Even though
information on the impending occurrence of floods is now more accurate and certainly more timely,
often there is very little time to minimize the damage. In the case of India, looding is very much a
function of the seasonal nature of our rainfall. The monsoons are spread over a short period during
the year and often bring so much volume of rain that it cannot be absorbed by the earth. Flooding
is not confined only to the main rivers of the country, often smaller tributaries and streams can
cause heavy damage as well. One major factor that could lead to a higher severity of flooding in
the future is the danger of dimate change. One set of scientists has estimated that the monsoons
could be shorter in duration, but far more intensive. Climate change is the result of human actions
through the increased concentration of green house gases in the atmosphere of which carbon
dioxide is the most prominent.
Question:
1. Which word in the passage means "about to happen?
2. Which word in the passage means 'small rivers that flow into larger nivers?"
3. What is the noun form of "prominent?
4. Which part of speech is the word 'minimize ?
(a) Noun
(b) Verb
(c) Adjective (d) Adverb
5. What is the main cause of flooding in India?
6. What have some scientists anticipated?
7. What causes climate change?
8. Noticeable, outstanding, remarkable, salient, and striking are the synonyms of a word in the
passage. Find out the word.
9. Choose the correct alternative. The process of a liquid, gas or other substance being taken
in is called ...
(a) absorption (b) absorbtion
(c) observation (d) ovulation
10. Why do scientists heave a sigh of relief?
11. Why does the earth fail to absorb rain water?​

Answer 1

11. Why does the earth fail to absorb rain water

Answer:

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8. Noticeable, outstanding, remarkable, salient, and striking are the synonyms of a word in the

passage. Find out the word.

9.