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SECTION-A READING 1. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. Hyderabad - The City of Nizams GOLCONDA FORT 1 In the 16th century, when Golcenda was the capital of Qutb Shahi Kingdom, it is believed that a shepherd boy came across an idol on the hill. It was then that the Kakatiya dynasty's ruler built the fort, which is 120m high. After it was captured by Aurangzeb, the Mughal emperor, the fort fell into ruins 2 The beautiful ruins of the fort have a story to tell. They make you wonder how the fort may have looked in its days of glory and grandeur The fort also organises a sound and light show every day and the history of this fort is narrated in such an interesting manner that even a child can understand and enjoy it. The climb to the fort is a difficult one and unless you are physically fit you should avoid the climb and relax in the gardens below. The view from the top is breathtaking. CHARMINAR 3 The next place is Charminar. The literal meaning of the monument is tour minarets! There is a mosque on the second floor. It is said that when the state was hit by severe plague. Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah the fifth ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, prayed to end the plague and promised to build a mosque in the very place where he was praying. Thus, Charminar came into being! 4 The walk from the bottom to the top of the monument is a little frightening, owing to the narrowness of the pathway and the steepness of the steps. Once you reach the top, the view of the crowds moving below will surely lift your spirits. 5 Make sure you visit the nearby Laad Bazaar, where there are rows of shops selling the famous Hyderbadi glass bangles and lac bangles SALAR JUNG MUSEUM 6 The Salar Jung Museum is the third largest museum in the country and boasts of owning the biggest one-man collection of antiques in the world. A visit to the Salar Jung Museum is a must even if you are not a fan of antique stuff. You can view the Nizam's collection of textiles arms, metalware, ivory carvings, Indian bronzes and carpets. 7 The main attraction is definitely the Musical Clock, made by Cook and Kelvy of England. Inside the clock is a timekeeper Every hour, he comes out and beats a gong as many times as the time indicates Another attraction of the museum is the Veiled Rebecca, an amazing sculpture made by the Italian sculptor, Giovanni Maria Benzoni. CLASS: 10 ENGLISH-L(DL) 1.1 On the basis of your understanding of the above passage, answer any SEVEN of the following questions: 1x7=7 (a) What led to the construction of the Golconda Fort? (b) What led to the destruction of the Golconda Fort? (c) How is the interest in the Fort kept alive? (d) What does the word 'breathtaking' in para 2 mean? (e) Why did Quli Qutb Shah build a mosque ? (1) How does one feel after reaching the top of Charminar? (8) What is unique about the Salar Jung Museum? (h) Name the two attractions of the Salar Jung Museum. B 07:5​

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What led to the construction of the Golconda Fort?