Reading Comprehension

What type of environment is man-made?

Directions: Read the passage given below carefully and answer the question that follows.

Nature is beautiful. It offers all that its organisms require to fulfill their basic needs. Once man was living on Earth like other animals, abiding all the natural systems without disturbing them but with the passage of time, mental capabilities of man have evolved and enabled him to understand the natural phenomena and to manipulate the environment to his advantage. This is quite evident from the fact that now man has developed a new environment called socio-cultural environment within the natural environment which comprises of the substances, articles and institutions created by man for his comforts and security. We also derive various natural resources from the environment in return. “Natural” means an ecosystem not influenced by man and resources mean that reserve stock of supply which living things can take from nature for sustenance of life. Natural resources can be defined as those natural reserve stocks of supply which man utilises for his sustenance and welfare. These are the sun, atmosphere, lithosphere and the hydrosphere.

For what purpose does man utilise natural resources?

Directions: Read the passage given below carefully and answer the question that follows.

Nature is beautiful. It offers all that its organisms require to fulfill their basic needs. Once man was living on Earth like other animals, abiding all the natural systems without disturbing them but with the passage of time, mental capabilities of man have evolved and enabled him to understand the natural phenomena and to manipulate the environment to his advantage. This is quite evident from the fact that now man has developed a new environment called socio-cultural environment within the natural environment which comprises of the substances, articles and institutions created by man for his comforts and security. We also derive various natural resources from the environment in return. “Natural” means an ecosystem not influenced by man and resources mean that reserve stock of supply which living things can take from nature for sustenance of life. Natural resources can be defined as those natural reserve stocks of supply which man utilises for his sustenance and welfare. These are the sun, atmosphere, lithosphere and the hydrosphere.

From where do we derive natural resources?

Directions: Read the passage given below carefully and answer the question that follows.

Nature is beautiful. It offers all that its organisms require to fulfill their basic needs. Once man was living on Earth like other animals, abiding all the natural systems without disturbing them but with the passage of time, mental capabilities of man have evolved and enabled him to understand the natural phenomena and to manipulate the environment to his advantage. This is quite evident from the fact that now man has developed a new environment called socio-cultural environment within the natural environment which comprises of the substances, articles and institutions created by man for his comforts and security. We also derive various natural resources from the environment in return. “Natural” means an ecosystem not influenced by man and resources mean that reserve stock of supply which living things can take from nature for sustenance of life. Natural resources can be defined as those natural reserve stocks of supply which man utilises for his sustenance and welfare. These are the sun, atmosphere, lithosphere and the hydrosphere.

Which word in the passage is opposite in meaning to 'deprivation'?

Directions: Read the passage given below carefully and answer the question that follows.

Nature is beautiful. It offers all that its organisms require to fulfill their basic needs. Once man was living on Earth like other animals, abiding all the natural systems without disturbing them but with the passage of time, mental capabilities of man have evolved and enabled him to understand the natural phenomena and to manipulate the environment to his advantage. This is quite evident from the fact that now man has developed a new environment called socio-cultural environment within the natural environment which comprises of the substances, articles and institutions created by man for his comforts and security. We also derive various natural resources from the environment in return. “Natural” means an ecosystem not influenced by man and resources mean that reserve stock of supply which living things can take from nature for sustenance of life. Natural resources can be defined as those natural reserve stocks of supply which man utilises for his sustenance and welfare. These are the sun, atmosphere, lithosphere and the hydrosphere.

What has enabled man to manipulate the environment?

Directions: Read the passage given below carefully and answer the question that follows.

Nature is beautiful. It offers all that its organisms require to fulfill their basic needs. Once man was living on Earth like other animals, abiding all the natural systems without disturbing them but with the passage of time, mental capabilities of man have evolved and enabled him to understand the natural phenomena and to manipulate the environment to his advantage. This is quite evident from the fact that now man has developed a new environment called socio-cultural environment within the natural environment which comprises of the substances, articles and institutions created by man for his comforts and security. We also derive various natural resources from the environment in return. “Natural” means an ecosystem not influenced by man and resources mean that reserve stock of supply which living things can take from nature for sustenance of life. Natural resources can be defined as those natural reserve stocks of supply which man utilises for his sustenance and welfare. These are the sun, atmosphere, lithosphere and the hydrosphere.

What word in the passage means ‘animals raised for food or other products’?

Directions: Read the passage given below carefully and answer the question that follows.
Hangul or Kashmir stag is a rare species found only in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. It is the state animal of Jammu and Kashmir. Its coat color is brown with spotted up to the hairs. They are found singly or in small groups of two to eighteen in dense riverside forests, high valleys, and mountains of the Kashmir valley and northern Chamba in Himachal Pradesh. It measures about one hundred and twenty to one hundred and twenty-five centimeters in height of the withers. The average horns of adults are one meter in length. Kashmir Stag is listed as seriously endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources as the population is counted 160 mature individuals. These deer once numbered to about five thousand animals in the beginning of the twentieth century. Unfortunately, they were threatened, due to habitat destruction, over-grazing by domestic livestock, and poaching. The animal is battling for its survival as they are now confined to the Dachigam National Park located on foothills of Zabarwan range on the outskirts of Srinagar.

What word in the passage means ‘seriously'?

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Cattle Egret also known as 'Bagula' in Hindi, as it is very fond of walking along the cattle while they are grazing. It flies to its feeding grounds in the early morning and returns late in the evening. The beak is well adapted for feeding. It makes its nest in colony mostly in the tall trees. This Egret is different from the similar birds in being almost entirely an insect-eater, feeding on the insects and other pests which the latter disturb and also picking off ticks from the backs of cattle. The birds, of course, also eat frogs, worms and fish as well. They are extremely tame, allowing people to pass within a few feet without moving and then merely flapping sluggishly away or stalking solemnly off for a few yards before returning to feeding again. Although they are known for their interactions with humans but not all interactions between the two are beneficial. The Cattle Egret can be a safety hazard to aircraft due to its habit of feeding in large groups in the grassy verges of airports and it has been implicated in the spread of animal infections.

What makes the cattle egret eat insects without any trouble?

Directions: Read the passage given below carefully and answer the question that follows.
Cattle Egret also known as 'Bagula' in Hindi, as it is very fond of walking along the cattle while they are grazing. It flies to its feeding grounds in the early morning and returns late in the evening. The beak is well adapted for feeding. It makes its nest in colony mostly in the tall trees. This Egret is different from the similar birds in being almost entirely an insect-eater, feeding on the insects and other pests which the latter disturb and also picking off ticks from the backs of cattle. The birds, of course, also eat frogs, worms and fish as well. They are extremely tame, allowing people to pass within a few feet without moving and then merely flapping sluggishly away or stalking solemnly off for a few yards before returning to feeding again. Although they are known for their interactions with humans but not all interactions between the two are beneficial. The Cattle Egret can be a safety hazard to aircraft due to its habit of feeding in large groups in the grassy verges of airports and it has been implicated in the spread of animal infections.

Why is Cattle Egret called by this name?

Directions: Read the passage given below carefully and answer the question that follows.
Cattle Egret also known as 'Bagula' in Hindi, as it is very fond of walking along the cattle while they are grazing. It flies to its feeding grounds in the early morning and returns late in the evening. The beak is well adapted for feeding. It makes its nest in colony mostly in the tall trees. This Egret is different from the similar birds in being almost entirely an insect-eater, feeding on the insects and other pests which the latter disturb and also picking off ticks from the backs of cattle. The birds, of course, also eat frogs, worms and fish as well. They are extremely tame, allowing people to pass within a few feet without moving and then merely flapping sluggishly away or stalking solemnly off for a few yards before returning to feeding again. Although they are known for their interactions with humans but not all interactions between the two are beneficial. The Cattle Egret can be a safety hazard to aircraft due to its habit of feeding in large groups in the grassy verges of airports and it has been implicated in the spread of animal infections.

What among the following is not a reason for the stags becoming threatened?

Directions: Read the passage given below carefully and answer the question that follows.
Hangul or Kashmir stag is a rare species found only in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. It is the state animal of Jammu and Kashmir. Its coat color is brown with spotted up to the hairs. They are found singly or in small groups of two to eighteen in dense riverside forests, high valleys, and mountains of the Kashmir valley and northern Chamba in Himachal Pradesh. It measures about one hundred and twenty to one hundred and twenty-five centimeters in height of the withers. The average horns of adults are one meter in length. Kashmir Stag is listed as seriously endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources as the population is counted 160 mature individuals. These deer once numbered to about five thousand animals in the beginning of the twentieth century. Unfortunately, they were threatened, due to habitat destruction, over-grazing by domestic livestock, and poaching. The animal is battling for its survival as they are now confined to the Dachigam National Park located on foothills of Zabarwan range on the outskirts of Srinagar.

What is the present state of Kashmir stag which has resulted in the restriction of the animal to Dachigam National Park?

Directions: Read the passage given below carefully and answer the question that follows.
Hangul or Kashmir stag is a rare species found only in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. It is the state animal of Jammu and Kashmir. Its coat color is brown with spotted up to the hairs. They are found singly or in small groups of two to eighteen in dense riverside forests, high valleys, and mountains of the Kashmir valley and northern Chamba in Himachal Pradesh. It measures about one hundred and twenty to one hundred and twenty-five centimeters in height of the withers. The average horns of adults are one meter in length. Kashmir Stag is listed as seriously endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources as the population is counted 160 mature individuals. These deer once numbered to about five thousand animals in the beginning of the twentieth century. Unfortunately, they were threatened, due to habitat destruction, over-grazing by domestic livestock, and poaching. The animal is battling for its survival as they are now confined to the Dachigam National Park located on foothills of Zabarwan range on the outskirts of Srinagar.

How does cattle egret differ from other birds of the same kind?

Directions: Read the passage given below carefully and answer the question that follows.
Cattle Egret also known as 'Bagula' in Hindi, as it is very fond of walking along the cattle while they are grazing. It flies to its feeding grounds in the early morning and returns late in the evening. The beak is well adapted for feeding. It makes its nest in colony mostly in the tall trees. This Egret is different from the similar birds in being almost entirely an insect-eater, feeding on the insects and other pests which the latter disturb and also picking off ticks from the backs of cattle. The birds, of course, also eat frogs, worms and fish as well. They are extremely tame, allowing people to pass within a few feet without moving and then merely flapping sluggishly away or stalking solemnly off for a few yards before returning to feeding again. Although they are known for their interactions with humans but not all interactions between the two are beneficial. The Cattle Egret can be a safety hazard to aircraft due to its habit of feeding in large groups in the grassy verges of airports and it has been implicated in the spread of animal infections.

Why the interaction between cattle egret and humans harmful?

Directions: Read the passage given below carefully and answer the question that follows.
Cattle Egret also known as 'Bagula' in Hindi, as it is very fond of walking along the cattle while they are grazing. It flies to its feeding grounds in the early morning and returns late in the evening. The beak is well adapted for feeding. It makes its nest in colony mostly in the tall trees. This Egret is different from the similar birds in being almost entirely an insect-eater, feeding on the insects and other pests which the latter disturb and also picking off ticks from the backs of cattle. The birds, of course, also eat frogs, worms and fish as well. They are extremely tame, allowing people to pass within a few feet without moving and then merely flapping sluggishly away or stalking solemnly off for a few yards before returning to feeding again. Although they are known for their interactions with humans but not all interactions between the two are beneficial. The Cattle Egret can be a safety hazard to aircraft due to its habit of feeding in large groups in the grassy verges of airports and it has been implicated in the spread of animal infections.

From when did the number of Hangul started decreasing?

Directions: Read the passage given below carefully and answer the question that follows.
Hangul or Kashmir stag is a rare species found only in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. It is the state animal of Jammu and Kashmir. Its coat color is brown with spotted up to the hairs. They are found singly or in small groups of two to eighteen in dense riverside forests, high valleys, and mountains of the Kashmir valley and northern Chamba in Himachal Pradesh. It measures about one hundred and twenty to one hundred and twenty-five centimeters in height of the withers. The average horns of adults are one meter in length. Kashmir Stag is listed as seriously endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources as the population is counted 160 mature individuals. These deer once numbered to about five thousand animals in the beginning of the twentieth century. Unfortunately, they were threatened, due to habitat destruction, over-grazing by domestic livestock, and poaching. The animal is battling for its survival as they are now confined to the Dachigam National Park located on foothills of Zabarwan range on the outskirts of Srinagar.

Why is the population of Kashmir stag enlisted as endangered?

Directions: Read the passage given below carefully and answer the question that follows.
Hangul or Kashmir stag is a rare species found only in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. It is the state animal of Jammu and Kashmir. Its coat color is brown with spotted up to the hairs. They are found singly or in small groups of two to eighteen in dense riverside forests, high valleys, and mountains of the Kashmir valley and northern Chamba in Himachal Pradesh. It measures about one hundred and twenty to one hundred and twenty-five centimeters in height of the withers. The average horns of adults are one meter in length. Kashmir Stag is listed as seriously endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources as the population is counted 160 mature individuals. These deer once numbered to about five thousand animals in the beginning of the twentieth century. Unfortunately, they were threatened, due to habitat destruction, over-grazing by domestic livestock, and poaching. The animal is battling for its survival as they are now confined to the Dachigam National Park located on foothills of Zabarwan range on the outskirts of Srinagar.