Question

Q1. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow (8)
(1) Tomato, an easily available vegetable of daily use is also used as salad. Tomato is used
to make the vegetables tastier and to prepare nice meat. It is full of medicinal properties
and is a handy home remedy, too.
(2) To quote Dr. S.J. Raazdar, the amounts of vitamins A, B and C found in tomato are not
to be found even in the oranges and grapes. Tomato contains B2 protein, B3
carbohydrates, B4 calcium, B5 iron and several other B6 mineral salts. It contains a lot
of B7 lime which strengthens the bones. A glass of tomato juice taken daily removes
the shortage of blood in our body. Tomatoes contain five times more iron than eggs.
Because of the profusion of vitamins and minerals in tomato, a popular saying goes that
"the use of tomato keeps the doctor away." Tomato is a family doctor to cure a multitude
of diseases.
(3) The use of tomato is very essential for the strength of teeth and bones. A spoonful of
tomato juice given two or three times to children Cl facilitates their teething. It is also
efficacious for the Cl treatment of rickets in children. The daily use of tomato juice
makes the children healthy and strong. The tomato juice taken 3-4 times cures the
skin diseases. It is a great blood purifier. It removes the inflammation of bones in the
mouth and "stops the bleeding of teeth. Tomato contains too much of acidity. Because
of its acid properties, it is useful for the diabetics as the quantity of sugar in urine is
reduced. Tomato is also used for the boils in the mouth. The boils in the mouth can be
cured by gargling with the tomato juice mixed with water. Tomato is very useful for
shedding some extra kilos from your body. Obesity can be removed by taking onion
and tomato sprinkled with the rock salt. Its regular use gradually reduces obesity and
cures constipation. A glass of tomato mixed with honey taken every day on an empty
stomach strengthens the liver and the lungs. Its regular use enlivens the complexion
and protects the skin against many disorders.
(4) For the facial beauty, mix the tomato juice with honey having equal quantities. Apply
it on the face twice every day. Wash the face after half an hour of its application. Its
regular use removes the wrinkles from the face and the face becomes bright. The tomato
juice removes the duskiness of complexion. To remove the facial freckles and dark
circles round the eyes, apply the paste prepared with a spoonful each of tomato juice

and lemon juice mixed with half spoon of turmeric and a spoonful of gram flour. This
paste removes darkness around eyes and brings glow, freshness, softness to face.
a) On the basis of your reading of the above passage, makes notes on it in
points only, using headings, sub-headings. Use recognizable abbreviation,
wherever necessary. (5 Marks)
b) Write a summary of the passage in not more than 80 words using the
notes made. Supply a suitable title to it. (3 Marks)

Answer 1

summary of the paragraph:-

Tomato, an easily available vegetable of daily use is also used as salad.the amounts of vitamins A, B and C found in tomato.Tomato contains too much of acidity. Tomato is also used for the boils in the mouth. The boils in the mouth can be cured by gargling with the tomato juice mixed with water. Tomato is very useful for shedding some extra kilos from your body. Obesity can be removed by taking onion and tomato sprinkled with the rock salt. Its regular use gradually reduces obesity and cures constipation. For the facial beauty, mix the tomato juice with honey having equal quantities.