Mock IEO - 3 (Class VI)

Which of the following is affected by drug addiction according to the passage?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.

Drug Addiction is one of the serious problems of the present times. Narcotics like heroin, hashish, and brown-sugar are commonly called drugs and young men and women either take these drugs orally or inhale their smoke.

Sociologist says that drug addiction is an addiction which has come to India and other oriental countries from the western countries. The Indians are aping the west and becoming drug-addicts. In the modern society, there are several family-problems. The lack of love and affection forces youths to get addicted to drugs. Sometimes, the pressure of addicted friends tempts the youth to become an addict.

Psychologists say that drugs help the addict to escape from the strains and problems of the world. But they damage the nervous system tremendously and shatter the mental make-up of the addicts. It even causes death. Even if the addict gives up taking drugs suddenly, he may die. So, withdrawal must be done gradually.

Drug addicts must be treated with love and kindness. The society should take strong measures to control dishonest businessmen and drug-traffickers. There are laws of drug-control all over the world, yet drug addiction is increasing gradually. What is needed is an anti-drugs consciousness among the youth of the different countries.

Which word in the second paragraph means 'to present a problem'?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the following question:

When an animal disappears totally from the surface of the Earth, we say that it has become extinct. Dinosaurs used to roam this planet till the last one died millions of years ago. The dodo bird, which used to live in Mauritius, died out in 1681 when pigs destroyed their eggs and their young.
Today, many animals are faced with extinction. The Californian condor, a majestic bird, and the Siberian tiger are two such animals. Certain kinds of woodpeckers and alligators are also on the endangered list. Some of these animals are decreasing in number, because people have been hunting them down for their fur and skin. Others were killed in large numbers in the past, because they posed a danger to human life.

What was/were the common reason(s) of extinction of many animals?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the following question:

When an animal disappears totally from the surface of the Earth, we say that it has become extinct. Dinosaurs used to roam this planet till the last one died millions of years ago. The dodo bird, which used to live in Mauritius, died out in 1681 when pigs destroyed their eggs and their young.
Today, many animals are faced with extinction. The Californian condor, a majestic bird, and the Siberian tiger are two such animals. Certain kinds of woodpeckers and alligators are also on the endangered list. Some of these animals are decreasing in number, because people have been hunting them down for their fur and skin. Others were killed in large numbers in the past, because they posed a danger to human life.

Which of the following is/are referred to as a drug in the passage?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.

Drug Addiction is one of the serious problems of the present times. Narcotics like heroin, hashish, and brown-sugar are commonly called drugs and young men and women either take these drugs orally or inhale their smoke.

Sociologist says that drug addiction is an addiction which has come to India and other oriental countries from the western countries. The Indians are aping the west and becoming drug-addicts. In the modern society, there are several family-problems. The lack of love and affection forces youths to get addicted to drugs. Sometimes, the pressure of addicted friends tempts the youth to become an addict.

Psychologists say that drugs help the addict to escape from the strains and problems of the world. But they damage the nervous system tremendously and shatter the mental make-up of the addicts. It even causes death. Even if the addict gives up taking drugs suddenly, he may die. So, withdrawal must be done gradually.

Drug addicts must be treated with love and kindness. The society should take strong measures to control dishonest businessmen and drug-traffickers. There are laws of drug-control all over the world, yet drug addiction is increasing gradually. What is needed is an anti-drugs consciousness among the youth of the different countries.

What was the reason of extinction of dodo?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the following question:

When an animal disappears totally from the surface of the Earth, we say that it has become extinct. Dinosaurs used to roam this planet till the last one died millions of years ago. The dodo bird, which used to live in Mauritius, died out in 1681 when pigs destroyed their eggs and their young.
Today, many animals are faced with extinction. The Californian condor, a majestic bird, and the Siberian tiger are two such animals. Certain kinds of woodpeckers and alligators are also on the endangered list. Some of these animals are decreasing in number, because people have been hunting them down for their fur and skin. Others were killed in large numbers in the past, because they posed a danger to human life.

What is the source of origin of drug addiction in India?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.

Drug Addiction is one of the serious problems of the present times. Narcotics like heroin, hashish, and brown-sugar are commonly called drugs and young men and women either take these drugs orally or inhale their smoke.

Sociologist says that drug addiction is an addiction which has come to India and other oriental countries from the western countries. The Indians are aping the west and becoming drug-addicts. In the modern society, there are several family-problems. The lack of love and affection forces youths to get addicted to drugs. Sometimes, the pressure of addicted friends tempts the youth to become an addict.

Psychologists say that drugs help the addict to escape from the strains and problems of the world. But they damage the nervous system tremendously and shatter the mental make-up of the addicts. It even causes death. Even if the addict gives up taking drugs suddenly, he may die. So, withdrawal must be done gradually.

Drug addicts must be treated with love and kindness. The society should take strong measures to control dishonest businessmen and drug-traffickers. There are laws of drug-control all over the world, yet drug addiction is increasing gradually. What is needed is an anti-drugs consciousness among the youth of the different countries.

What can be the cause of drug addiction?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.

Drug Addiction is one of the serious problems of the present times. Narcotics like heroin, hashish, and brown-sugar are commonly called drugs and young men and women either take these drugs orally or inhale their smoke.

Sociologist says that drug addiction is an addiction which has come to India and other oriental countries from the western countries. The Indians are aping the west and becoming drug-addicts. In the modern society, there are several family-problems. The lack of love and affection forces youths to get addicted to drugs. Sometimes, the pressure of addicted friends tempts the youth to become an addict.

Psychologists say that drugs help the addict to escape from the strains and problems of the world. But they damage the nervous system tremendously and shatter the mental make-up of the addicts. It even causes death. Even if the addict gives up taking drugs suddenly, he may die. So, withdrawal must be done gradually.

Drug addicts must be treated with love and kindness. The society should take strong measures to control dishonest businessmen and drug-traffickers. There are laws of drug-control all over the world, yet drug addiction is increasing gradually. What is needed is an anti-drugs consciousness among the youth of the different countries.

What is the meaning of endangered species according to the passage?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the following question:

When an animal disappears totally from the surface of the Earth, we say that it has become extinct. Dinosaurs used to roam this planet till the last one died millions of years ago. The dodo bird, which used to live in Mauritius, died out in 1681 when pigs destroyed their eggs and their young.
Today, many animals are faced with extinction. The Californian condor, a majestic bird, and the Siberian tiger are two such animals. Certain kinds of woodpeckers and alligators are also on the endangered list. Some of these animals are decreasing in number, because people have been hunting them down for their fur and skin. Others were killed in large numbers in the past, because they posed a danger to human life.