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reached, it is very common to see neem trees used for shade lining streets, around

temples, schools and other such public buildings or in most peoples’ back yards. In very

dry areas the trees are planted on large tracts of land.

7. One of the biggest global problems – pollution – which has become a threat to the

environment, can be controlled by growing more neem trees. It helps to keep the

environment clean and green.

On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer ANY TEN questions

from the twelve that follow. (1X10=10)

10

i The leaves of neem plant help to cure

a) leprosy and toothache

b) stomachache

c) chicken pox and measles

d) chest pain

ii Choose the option that best captures the central idea of the passage from the given

quotes.

a) You don’t judge a tree by the name it wears, you judge a tree by the fruit it

bears.

b) We ought to think that we are one of the leaves of a tree, and the tree is all

humanity. We cannot live without the tree.

c) Every tree is pleasant to the sight and good for food

d) Humans need to know the qualities of neem

iii Which of the following characteristics are right in the following context?

“Because of its bitterness it has this property to kill insects.”

a) indigenous and inherent

b) typical and probable

c) typical and supernatural

d) supernatural and reasonable

iv Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

a) The beauty of neem

b) The global boon

c) The usefulness of neem

d) A medical miracle

v The phrase ‘used both as toothbrush and toothpaste’ refers to

a) its dual needs

b) its dual purpose

c) its dual growth

d) its dual nature

vi Select the option that makes the correct use of the word, ‘applied’ as used in the

passage, to fill in the blank space.

a) His uncle asked him to _____ for the post.

b) She _____ oil into her matted hair.

c) Sanjay received a call for the post he had _____ for.

d) She _____ turmeric to cure infection.​

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