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Read the following passage and answer the questions on the basis of comprehension

of the passage.

Floods are not new to India and this sub- continent. In recent years the problem has received

much greater attention because it has led to much greater damage than in the past. Even though

information on the impending occurrence of floods is now more accurate and certainly more timely,

often there is very little time to minimize the damage. In the case of India, flooding is very much a

function of the seasonal nature of our rainfall. The monsoons are spread over a short period during

the year and often bring so much volume of rain that it cannot be absorbed by the earth. Flooding

is not confined only to the main rivers of the country, often smaller tributaries and streams can

cause heavy damage as well. One major factor that could lead to a higher severity of flooding in

the future is the danger of climate change. One set of scientists has estimated that the monsoons

could be shorter in duration, but far more intensive. Climate change is the result of human actions

through the increased concentration of green house gases in the atmosphere, of which carbon

dioxide is the most prominent.

Question:

1. Which word in the passage means „about to happen‟?

2. Which word in the passage means „small rivers that flow into larger rivers?‟

3. What is the noun form of „prominent‟?

4. Which part of speech is the word „minimize‟?

(a) Noun (b) Verb

(c) Adjective (d) Adverb

5. What is the main cause of flooding in India?

6. What have some scientists anticipated?

7. What causes climate change?

8. Noticeable, outstanding, remarkable, salient, and striking are the synonyms of a word in the

passage. Find out the word.

9. Choose the correct alternative- The process of a liquid, gas or other substance being taken

in is called ……………….

(a) absorption (b) absorbtion

(c) observation (d) ovulation

10. Why do scientists heave a sigh of relief?

11. Why does the earth fail to absorb rain water?​

Answers

Answered by ArjunBanna
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Explanation:

1. Which word in the passage means „about to happen

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