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Q.1. Read the paragraph given below and answer the questions that follow: (5 x 1 =5)
The pumpkins usually grown in England are enormous, round, orange fruits weighing
many pounds, but some pumpkins are as small as oranges, some are grey or greenish and
some are pear shaped. The plants on which pumpkins grow are known by the Latin name
of "Cucurbito peps" and are cultivated in Europe and North America. The flowers are
large and yellow. Some kinds of pumpkins are grown for cattle to eat. Cucumbers,
marrows, melons and gourd are closely related to the pumpkin. Pumpkin can be boiled or
baked into pies, but they are not eaten much in Europe. In North America, where they are
more popular, they are usually known as squashes.
Answer the following questions:-
A. Where are pumpkins usually grown?
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B. What is the Latin name of the pumpkin?
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C. What kind of fruits and vegetables are closely related to pumpkin?
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D. Where are pumpkins most popular?
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E. Where is pumpkin cultivated?
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Answer 1

Answer:

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Answer 2

Answer:

A) England

B) Cucurbits peps

C) Orange, pear

D) Europe

E) North America