Comprehension


Direction: You have a passage with 5 questions. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.
PASSAGE
Developed in New Zealand in the 1990s, originally as a means of crossing water, zorbing involves rolling downhill in a large, PVC ball, and an activity which requires no more skill than that of a hamster running inside its wheel. The three-metre zorb has two skins, with the area between them inflated to provide effective cushioning and so prevent zorbonauts from hurting themselves as they hurtle along at speeds of up to 50 kilometres per hour. Zorbers are also harnessed inside the ball to stop them moving around. In ‘Hydrozorbing’ however, you have to do away with the straps and slide around in a bucket or two of water. This version can be enjoyed alone, or you can share the experience with up to two other people inside the same zorb. But don’t be surprised if you get the odd bump or bruise!
SOME IMPORTANT WORDS
hamster : an animal lika a large mouse
bruise : injury
hustle : to move very fast in a particular direction.
harnessed : controlled and fastened

  1. Zorbing is









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    a form of sport

    Correct Option: B

    a form of sport


Direction: You have a passage with 5 questions. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.
PASSAGE
Many years ago there lived in India a great king called Jehangir. He ruled over a very big kingdom or empire. So he was called an emperor. The emperor wanted to be just to all his subjects. He ordered his soldiers to tie a big bell in front of the palace. Then he sent the soldiers to every part of the empire. They announced that if the people had any complaint they could come to the palace and ring the bell. The emperor himself would listen to their complaints. He would give them justice.
SOME IMPORTANT WORDS
just : fair ; impartial

  1. The people would ring the bell if









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    they wanted justice

    Correct Option: D

    they wanted justice



  1. Complaint means









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    objections

    Correct Option: C

    objections


  1. The soldiers









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    tied a big bell in front of the palace

    Correct Option: D

    tied a big bell in front of the palace



  1. What was the desire of Jehangir?









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    To be just to his subjects

    Correct Option: C

    To be just to his subjects