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Q3. Read the extract given below and attempt any one by answering the questions that follow

I. Bishamber Nath was a well-to-do grocer. He came with a big party of friends and relations with him for the

wedding. A brass-band was playing a popular tune from an Indian film headed the procession, with

bridegroom riding a decorated house. Ramlal was overjoyed to see such pump and Splendour. He never

dreamt that his fourth daughter would have such a grand wedding. Bholi’s elder sisters who had come for

the occasion were envious of her luck.

a. Which of these items were not supposed to be sold by Bishambhar Nath

(i) rice (ii) flour (iii) jewellery (iv) pulse2.

a. Option (i) b. Option (ii) c. Option (iii) d. Option (iv)

3. People worship trees as an admiration of their:

a. fertility ability b. creative ability c. both A and B d. neither a nor b

4. Which of the features are apt about “the tree” in the following context: “It was designated as sacred, a fitting

tribute to its role.”?

a. medicinal b. nature's finest c. organic d. All of these

5. _______________________is associated with several medicinal properties.

a. chaitya vriksha b. Sthala Variksha c. Tulsi Plant d. Sacred tree

6. The author of the passage attempts to _______________ the readers through this write-up.

a. enlighten b. battle c. warn d. confused

7. The most important things given to us by mother earth are -

a. air and fire b. creative abilities c. plants and animals d. spirits

8. All trees except one were fell down by early people for their

a. shelter b. agriculture c. earning money d. fuel

9. What were the sacred forest replaced by

a. temples b. shelter c. agriculture d. None of these

10. What is the message conveyed in the last paragraph of the passage?

a. mother goddess is the Protector of mankind

b. Spirits reside in trees

c. Trees are regarded as abodes of Gods

d. Tulsi plant has several medicinal benefits

11. Select the option that makes the correct use of “elaborate” as used in the passage

a. Together they _____________a clever scheme.

b. We sat beside _____________lake in the evening.

c. They always give such______________ dinner parties.

d. The architect______________a brilliant design.

12. Choose the option that correctly states the antonym of barren.

a. production b. fertility c. adoration d. creation​​

Answer 1

Explanation:

A) Bishamber Nath was not supposed to sell jewellery

• Bishamber Nath was a well to do grocer.
• A grocer is one who sells rice, flour, pulse etc.
• A grocer does not sells jewellery.
• Hence Bishamber Nath cannot sell jewellery.

3) People worship trees as an admiration of their fertility and creative fertility

• People worshipping plants was an ancient practice in India.
• Plants has many medicinal properties.
• Worshipping plants was probably the oldest form of worship.

5) Tulsi plant is associated with several medicinal properties.

• Tulsi plant occupies a special position of pride in every household.
• It has many medicinal  properties.
• It was regarded sacred, revered and protected because of its role in providing  invaluable healthcare.

7) The most important things given to us by mother earth are plants and animals

• Mother goddess or The Earth Mother  became the chief deity once people turned to food production.
• Creation, fertility and the world  of animals and plants were blessing of her towards her devotees.

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