Question

Read this extract and answers the following questions: (10)



Water is one of the most precious gifts of nature, but it is unfortunate that we do not

understand its worth and over-exploit this resource for our selfish purposes. It is a matter of serious
attention that water must be conserved at all costs. We need water for daily use at home and for
agriculture. Drinking water is however limited as we get it mainly from the clouds and glaciers. If
this resource is used wisely, then there will be no problem. But unfortunately, it is being over-
exploited. Our ever-increasing population has created scarcity of water. It is predicted that by the
year 2025, nearly two billion people will live in absolute water scarcity. This is a signal to be
cautious enough in the use of water. Every drop of water is precious and it must not go in vain.
Water shortage is a grim reality for the cities as well as villages. We need to wake up to it now
than be sorry later. We must conserve water in ponds and tanks. We should try our best to use
water cautiously. If we continue to use it recklessly, we will have to face dire consequences. By
saving water, we will save ourselves.

Fill in the blanks:-

(a) Water is one of the most………………of nature.

(b) Drinking water is however limited as we get it mainly from the………………. and

……………….

(c) Our ever ………………… has created scarcity of water.

(d) ……………….. is a grim reality for the cities as well as villages.

(e) By saving ……………….., we will save …………………..​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. precious

2. clouds and glacier

3. increasing population

4. water storage

5. water..

6. ourselves

Answer 2

Answer:

Fill in the blanks:-

${ \large{ \tt{ \color{blue}{a)precious \: gifts }}}}$

${ \large{ \tt{ \red{b)clouds , glaciers}}}}$

${ \large{ \tt{ \color{brown}{c)increasing \: population }}}}$

${ \large{ \tt{ \pink{d)Water \: shortage }}}}$

${ \large{ \tt{ \green{e)water, ourselves }}}}$

Fill in the blanks:-

(a) Water is one of the most precious gifts of nature.

(b) Drinking water is however limited as we get it mainly from the clouds and glaciers

(c) Our ever -increasing population has created scarcity of water.

(d) Water shortage is a grim reality for the cities as well as villages.

(e) By saving water, we will save ourselves.

Explanation:

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