Question

SILT TAKING TOLL ON KHAUJIAR LAKE (1) Located about 25 km from Dalhousie and 15 km from Kalatop, 6,400 feet above sea level, Khaijjiar is often referred to as mini-Switzerland of India. But despite figuring in the world tourist map, the place is apparently in dire need of a beautification drive. (2) While the lush green meadows, surrounded by thick pine and cedar forests, offers a panoramic view, grazing herds of sheep, goats and other milch cattle present a perfect pastoral scenery. There is a small lake in the centre of the saucer-shaped meadow, which in turn boasts of a floating island. However, in recent years, much of the lake has degenerated into slush because of heavy silting during rains. (3) Though tourists visiting the lake are smitten by the natural beauty and surroundings, they feel dismayed that the administration is not focusing on cleanliness or beautification the lake to make it more attractive for visitors of (4) Adding to accumulation of silt at various points is grazing of cattle, as hoofs loosen the soil, making the lake bank vulnerable to siltation, ultimately leading to dirtying of the lake.
A) Write the option you consider the most appropriate - 1. Which of the following Statements is true in the context of the passage?

(a) Khajjar is Switzerland

(c) Khajiiar is a major tourist attraction

(b) Khajjlar is at sea level

(d) Khajjiar is a forest

2. Khajjier is full of

(a) natural beauty

(c) saucer-shaped lakes

(b) milch animals

(d) heavy silting during rains
Subject: Mathis M.M-80

UTENAK PUBLIC SCHOOL, JIND

2021-2022)

3. The word 'smitten as used in Paragraph 3 means

(a) encouraged

(e) unhappy

4. The take is not as attractive as it should be

(a) drying up

(c) in the middle of fields

5.The movement of cattle causes

(a) Pollution on the lake bank le) Lose of grass cover

thaj excited (d) impressed

because it is

dirty

(d) full of tourists

(b) the soil to loosen up (d) accumulation of sit​

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

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Explanation:

option A)