Question

Questions 1-5. Read the following passage and answer the questions given below.
‘The cobra was weakening, and the mongoose, walking fearlessly up to it, raised himself‘on his short legs, and with lightning snap had the big snake by the snout. The cobra writhed and lashed about in a frightening manner, and even coiled itself about the mongoose, but all to no avail, The little fellow hung grimly on, until the snake had ceased to struggle. He then smelt along its quivering length, and gripping it round the hood, dragged it into the bushes. The myna dropped cautiously to the ground, hopped about, peered into the bushes from a safe distance, and then, with a shrill cry of congratulation, flew away,

1. Why was the mongoose fearless? ​

Answer 1

It's a fearless hunter and attacker, plunging headlong at its victim and biting its head – no sly ambush from the rear here. Or, it will stalk its victim. and, when close enough, pounce. Or, it will follow its prey to its burrow and dig it out – for which its huge front claws are perfect.

Answer 2

Through a process called photosynthesis, plants use energy in sunlight to turn a gas called carbon dioxide and water into sugar. Plants then use this sugar to grow. At the same time, plants produce a gas called oxygen as a waste product, which is lucky for us and other animals because we need oxygen to breathe!