Question

SECTION A- READING SKILLS
1. UNSEEN COMPREHENSION
A. Read the prose and answer the following questions :-
(2x3=6)
Our ancestors had great difficulty in getting books. Now, our difficulty is what to read. There are
books and books but our hours of reading are very few. Therefore, choice becomes essential. We
should be very careful about what we read. There are books which poison our lives by suggesting
evils. We should keep them at arm's length.
We should read only those books which have stood the test of time. Such books are our great classics
like the Ramayana and the Gita. They contain the wisdom of our sages and saints. They have
appealed mankind from generation to generation.
Reading of such books has ennobling influence on our mind and character. It gives us spiritual
enjoyment. These books give us instruction with entertainment. They represent our ancient culture.
They set before us high ideals to follow. They are our best friends, best guides and the best treasure.
i) Why should we be selective? Which kind of books should we avoid?
ii) Give any two special qualities of classics?
iii) Find out the words from the above passage similar in meaning to:- "Effect" and "wicked"










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Answer 1

1. We should be selective while choosing the books that we want to read because there are a great number of books available to us.

2. (a) They affect our mind in a good way

(b) They teach us something great and also entertain us.

(c) They help us in our spiritual growth

3. Effect = art

wicked = Depraved....

Answer 2

Answer:

1. We should avoid such kind of books that poison our lives by suggesting evil. ... The books that have stood the test of time are called classics. 4. Reading of classics has ennobling influence on our mind and character; they give us spiritual enjoyment besides being a source of entertainment.