Question

Q1
Section-A (Reading)
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:
Although there are many kinds of rhinoceros, this is yet another animal that is
slowly dying out, mainly due to the greed of man. The value placed on the ivory of the
African elephant, the skin of the Asian tiger, and the horn of the rhino, has put all these
animals in grave danger. The zoo may be the last refuge for the rhino.
The word 'rhinoceros' is originally from the Greek language, meaning nose-
horn, and the animal is so named because of the large horn growing at the end of its
nose. The rhino uses its horn for defence and for uprooting bushes and small trees, on
whose leaves or fruit it feeds. Although the rhino is a good tempered animal, it is a
fearful opponent when wounded, and its horn is short but a deadly weapon.
The hide of the rhino is very thick and tough, almost bulletproof. Its eyesight,
however, is poor, and it is unable to see objects which are directly in front of it.
But its scent and hearing are acute, and warn it of any approaching danger. The
skin of this massive creature is divided into heavy folds which serve as great
protective shields for the animal.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Why is the rhino slowly dying out?
Why is the rhinoceros so called?
What does the rhino use its horn for?
Which sense of the rhino is weak? What is the result?​

Answer 1

a. Rhinos are slowly dying due to the greed of man.

b.

c.The rhino uses its horn for defence and for uprooting bushes and small trees.

d. Rhinos eyesight is poor so they are unable to see objects which are directly in front of them.