Once a lion and a goat lived in a forest. They lived like friends. Both of them used to take care of each other. Once________________ Ans. FOREST Once a lion and a goat lived in a forest. They lived like friends. Both of them cared for each other. Whenever the lion came out to hunt, he met… Read More »
A TIMELESS INVESTMENT Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: 1. Since time immemorial, gold has been prized for its rarity, beauty and above all, its ability to be seen as a measure of value. Nations may rise and fall, currencies come and go, but gold has always endured. 2. Termed as a… Read More »
House Sparrows Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow them: They were once everywhere chiming and flapping their wings at the window sills, on top of cupboards and on the branches of trees. Where have all the little sparrows gone? This is the most frequently asked question about sparrows these days. The association between… Read More »
Credit Card Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow them: Ask people whether credit cards are a necessity or a luxury and most would probably term them a necessity these days. Credit cards are considered a boon for the ready convenience they confer on the user – you don’t have to worry about carrying… Read More »
When I opened my eyes, I saw …’ Ans. The Sleepyhead When I opened my eyes, I saw a very concerned looking group of teachers and students staring at me. I wondered why they were so worried. Sitting up, I asked, “What happened? Is everything fine?” “You tell us,” said Birender sir. “Why are you sleeping in the… Read More »
Award Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow them: The government indicated that it was considering conferring the country’s highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, on Dhyan Chand. The Home Ministry has forwarded several recommendations to the PMO for awarding the legendary hockey player. It is now up to PM Narendra Modi to forward… Read More »
God helps those who help themselves. Ans. God Helps Those Who Help Themselves Meena was a student at ABC School. Her elder sister also studied in the same school. Both were smart and intelligent, and always topped in their class. However, one year, both of their grades started falling. The teachers couldn’t understand what was happening. They called… Read More »
Child Marriage Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions:- Child marriages are rampant in North India. The curse continues to blight the lives of people even as the country stands at the threshold of the 21st century. Children bound by marriage are victims of blind customs and superstitions prevalent in rural areas and in certain urban… Read More »
Outside a city mall, I saw a crowd pacifying a lady. She was crying bitterly Ans. The Missing Child Outside a city mall, I saw a crowd pacifying a lady. She was crying bitterly while clutching a doll. “What happened? Why are you crying?”… Read More »
There was a young girl who wished to visit a hill station. Her mother promised that they would go to a hill station. Next Sunday they set out on their journey. On their way …………. Ans. … Read More »
“My mother gives me a roti and sabzi for lunch. It is so embarrassing. Children make fun of me. I hardly open my tiffin box in school,” said Golu. One fateful day, Golu happened to see a child begging food from every passerby ……….. Ans. … Read More »
A Sense of Mystery It has been compared to a set of intricately carved Chinese workboxes: within each opened box lies another, similar but smaller. Even today, When the Forbidden City is open to Western eyes, it retains a sense of mystery. Just as it is impossible to know exactly what may be hidden within a given box,… Read More »
Grandmother will turn seventy-five tomorrow. What shall we do to celebrate her birthday? Said Toni …….. Ans. Grandmother There was a combined family in which six members were there: a boy Toni, his sister Prabha, his father, mother, grandmother and grandfather. On the very next day, it was the birthday of the grandmother. She was turning 75 on… Read More »
Hot Weather Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow them: Despite the hot weather in Karachi, a large number of visitors visited the News Education Expo’ 16 on its first day on Friday. Students, who recently appeared for their annual board examinations, arrived with their parents to inquire about admission policies and courses offered… Read More »
Fantasy Sport Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow them: Fantasy sport, where you play the virtual selector of a live game, collect points according to the actual performance of the players and win a prize, is making its mark in India. Ball, a mobile app, is the latest to tap the market. Ball,… Read More »