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"Exercise-7
Read the following passage carefully and then answer the questions that follow
The saving of certain wild animals from extinction has for many been a problem for zoologists and
other specialists; but more recently the problem has became so acute, and has received so much
publicity, that most people are now concerned about it. This may at first seem strange because
one of the most satisfying developments of the last few years has been the passing of strict laws
to protect wild animals and the consequent decline in the hunting of big-game for sport. Why
is it, then, that some rare wild animals are still threatened with extinction and even some of the
less rare ones are rapidly declining in number?

One reason is the 'march of civilisation. When an area is wholly cleared of vegetation to make
room for new towns, factory sites or hydroelectric plants, the natural home of several is destroyed.
The displaced animals must either migrate to another area or perish. Even the clearing of land
for a road or an airfield may involve 'pushing back the jungle, and the smaller the area in which
wild animals compete for a living, the smaller the number that can hope to survive.

Civilisation brings, too, swift and easy transport and so assists those who are determined to break
the various protective laws. Thieves can elude the game wardens, shoot an elephant for its tusks,
a rhinoceros for its horn, or a deer for its meat, and be miles away from the site of the crime
before the dead or dying victim is even discovered.

It is sad to reflect that civilisation which can bring so many benefits to people who have previously
known only hunger and misery, brings also facilities for the heartless criminals who, for material
gain, will slaughter some harmless animals and threaten the disappearance of its kind from the
earth forever.

1. Three words are given below. Give the meaning of each word as used in the passage. One-
word answers or short phrases will be accepted.
(1) developments
(ii) consequent
(iii) reflect

2. Answer the following questions briefly and in your own words.
(i) “This may at first seem strange." To what does the word 'this' refer?
(ii) Why does the author think this may seem strange?
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Answer 1

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