Q1. Read the following passage carefully :
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Flowers are the smiles of the earth They fill the earth with rainbow colours and
suffuse it with enchanting odours. The earth attains paradisal beauty and charm
when they bloom. They have been a source of perennial joy to man since times
immemorial. A sight of flowers alters our mood and uplifts our spirit. They add
colour and vitality to life. Men have treasured them as gold. Poets, in particular,
are moved by their compelling grace, though every human being is hypnotized by
their magnetic charm. Wordsworth, the high priest of nature wrote:
To me the meanest flower that blows
"Can give thoughts that often lie too deep for tears"
Flowers are an important part of every household, especially in India. They are
indispensable for every religious ceremony or festival. Homes are decorated with
colourful flowers Gods and goddesses are pleased with the offerings of the
flowers. Flowers have really made a niche for themselves in social activity. Gone
are the days of shaguns and gifts. Whether it is a birthday party, a wedding
ceremony, a welcome, or a valedictory function, flowers are the in-thing
nowadays. If you wish to greet somebody, there is no better way than to gift a
bouquet of flowers. They bring cheer to the sick and invalid. They tell the
recipient that you really care, especially when one finds it difficult to express
one's feelings face to face.
On the basis of your reading of the passage, attempt the following questions:
a) Why are flowers called the smiles of the earth?
b) How have flowers been a source of joy to man?
c) How are flowers an important part of every household ?(Mention any two
points)
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A) Flowers are called the smile of the earth because they fill the earth withrainbow colours and suffuse it from enchanting odours
B) They have been a source of joy to man since times immemorial
C) They are indispensable for every religious ceremony and festival .
They bring the cheer to sick and invalid
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