Reading Comprehension

Read the passage given below carefully and answer the following questions.

Why is it important to teach vocational subjects in school and college?
It is difficult for an idle man to find food for him. In order to run his livelihood, he must do some work. Some occupation is necessary which enables man to satisfy his needs. Everywhere in this world there is a constant struggle for an occupation. Only deserving people win the struggle and get occupations. Those who are defeated suffer starvation and misery. In our country many persons are unemployed. Their number is very large. Unemployment problem is a great problem in our country. Lack of skill and ability is another cause of unemployment. An unskilled labor cannot be successful in any work. Our system of education is also responsible for the problem of unemployment in our country. Vocational subjects are not compulsorily taught in school and college. Students are reading some superficial subjects and are trying to get through with high marks. Their attention is on securing marks, not on the effectiveness of the subject in their practical life.

Why does the man make harder efforts to improve his condition?

Directions: Read the passage given below carefully and answer the following question. 
Quest for happiness has been a recurrent theme in men’s endeavors since the beginning of history. The prosperous and healthy man, who has access to all physical comforts and cultural refinements, has not conquered happiness. He still finds plenty of occasions to be unhappy. As a matter of fact, fulfillment of basic needs is a necessity, but not sufficient condition for man's happiness. Maybe the real search for happiness begins when man is no longer bothered about the provision of food, shelter and clothes. Certain dissatisfaction with his present condition is almost a permanent characteristic of man. It stirs him to engage in harder efforts to improve his condition. Steady and continuous efforts leading to success often constitute the road to happiness. Many thinkers believe that happiness is development, not pleasure. To be happy means being at peace with oneself and with the world.

Read the passage given below carefully and answer the following questions.Find the word which means
It is difficult for an idle man to find food for him. In order to run his livelihood, he must do some work. Some occupation is necessary which enables man to satisfy his needs. Everywhere in this world there is a constant struggle for an occupation. Only deserving people win the struggle and get occupations. Those who are defeated suffer starvation and misery. In our country many persons are unemployed. Their number is very large. Unemployment problem is a great problem in our country. Lack of skill and ability is another cause of unemployment. An unskilled labor cannot be successful in any work. Our system of education is also responsible for the problem of unemployment in our country. Vocational subjects are not compulsorily taught in school and college. Students are reading some superficial subjects and are trying to get through with high marks. Their attention is on securing marks, not on the effectiveness of the subject in their practical life.

According to the passage, what has the man been finding since the beginning of the history?

Directions: Read the passage given below carefully and answer the following question. 
Quest for happiness has been a recurrent theme in men’s endeavors since the beginning of history. The prosperous and healthy man, who has access to all physical comforts and cultural refinements, has not conquered happiness. He still finds plenty of occasions to be unhappy. As a matter of fact, fulfillment of basic needs is a necessity, but not sufficient condition for man's happiness. Maybe the real search for happiness begins when man is no longer bothered about the provision of food, shelter and clothes. Certain dissatisfaction with his present condition is almost a permanent characteristic of man. It stirs him to engage in harder efforts to improve his condition. Steady and continuous efforts leading to success often constitute the road to happiness. Many thinkers believe that happiness is development, not pleasure. To be happy means being at peace with oneself and with the world.

Read the passage given below carefully and answer the following questions.

How can a person pursue a hobby?

A hobby is something that we pursue to keep us busy and also entertains us when we are free from our routine works. This is something that makes us aware of our inner desires, talents and capacities. Our hobbies are usually something that we as individuals like to do besides our daily chores. There are many kinds of hobbies like reading, playing, socializing, gardening, stamp collection, and the list goes on. Everyone having a hobby that caters to his/her likes talents and innate desires. For every individual it is very necessary to develop some hobby so that at free or lonely times, he can keep himself busy. Since our hobbies fit into the frame of our likes and aptitudes, we are always happy when we are involved in working of hobbies.

Read the passage given below carefully and answer the following questions.

What is the benefit of pursuing a hobby?

A hobby is something that we pursue to keep us busy and also entertain us when we are free from our routine works. This is something that makes us aware of our inner desires, talents and capacities. Our hobbies are usually something that we as individuals like to do besides our daily chores. There are many kinds of hobbies like reading, playing, socializing, gardening, stamp collection, and the list goes on. Everyone having a hobby that caters to his/her likes talents and innate desires. For every individual it is very necessary to develop some hobby so that at free or lonely times, he can keep himself busy. Since our hobbies fit into the frame of our likes and aptitudes, we are always happy when we are involved in working of hobbies.

Find the word in the passage which means 'happening again', especially several times.

Directions: Read the passage given below carefully and answer the following question. 
Quest for happiness has been a recurrent theme in men’s endeavors since the beginning of history. The prosperous and healthy man, who has access to all physical comforts and cultural refinements, has not conquered happiness. He still finds plenty of occasions to be unhappy. As a matter of fact, fulfillment of basic needs is a necessity, but not sufficient condition for man's happiness. Maybe the real search for happiness begins when man is no longer bothered about the provision of food, shelter and clothes. Certain dissatisfaction with his present condition is almost a permanent characteristic of man. It stirs him to engage in harder efforts to improve his condition. Steady and continuous efforts leading to success often constitute the road to happiness. Many thinkers believe that happiness is development, not pleasure. To be happy means being at peace with oneself and with the world.

Read the passage given below carefully and answer the following questions.

What are the reasons of unemployment?
It is difficult for an idle man to find food for him. In order to run his livelihood, he must do some work. Some occupation is necessary which enables man to satisfy his needs. Everywhere in this world there is a constant struggle for an occupation. Only deserving people win the struggle and get occupations. Those who are defeated suffer starvation and misery. In our country many persons are unemployed. Their number is very large. Unemployment problem is a great problem in our country. Lack of skill and ability is another cause of unemployment. An unskilled labor cannot be successful in any work. Our system of education is also responsible for the problem of unemployment in our country. Vocational subjects are not compulsorily taught in school and college. Students are reading some superficial subjects and are trying to get through with high marks. Their attention is on securing marks, not on the effectiveness of the subject in their practical life.

Read the passage given below carefully and answer the following questions.

Who cannot run his livelihood?

It is difficult for an idle man to find food for him. In order to run his livelihood, he must do some work. Some occupation is necessary which enables man to satisfy his needs. Everywhere in this world there is a constant struggle for an occupation. Only deserving people win the struggle and get occupations. Those who are defeated suffer starvation and misery. In our country many persons are unemployed. Their number is very large. Unemployment problem is a great problem in our country. Lack of skill and ability is another cause of unemployment. An unskilled labor cannot be successful in any work. Our system of education is also responsible for the problem of unemployment in our country. Vocational subjects are not compulsorily taught in school and college. Students are reading some superficial subjects and are trying to get through with high marks. Their attention is on securing marks, not on the effectiveness of the subject in their practical life.

Read the passage given below carefully and answer the following questions.

How does an occupation help a person?
It is difficult for an idle man to find food for him. In order to run his livelihood, he must do some work. Some occupation is necessary which enables man to satisfy his needs. Everywhere in this world there is a constant struggle for an occupation. Only deserving people win the struggle and get occupations. Those who are defeated suffer starvation and misery. In our country many persons are unemployed. Their number is very large. Unemployment problem is a great problem in our country. Lack of skill and ability is another cause of unemployment. An unskilled labor cannot be successful in any work. Our system of education is also responsible for the problem of unemployment in our country. Vocational subjects are not compulsorily taught in school and college. Students are reading some superficial subjects and are trying to get through with high marks. Their attention is on securing marks, not on the effectiveness of the subject in their practical life.

What is a compulsory condition to be happy?

Directions: Read the passage given below carefully and answer the following question. 
Quest for happiness has been a recurrent theme in men’s endeavors since the beginning of history. The prosperous and healthy man, who has access to all physical comforts and cultural refinements, has not conquered happiness. He still finds plenty of occasions to be unhappy. As a matter of fact, fulfillment of basic needs is a necessity, but not sufficient condition for man's happiness. Maybe the real search for happiness begins when man is no longer bothered about the provision of food, shelter and clothes. Certain dissatisfaction with his present condition is almost a permanent characteristic of man. It stirs him to engage in harder efforts to improve his condition. Steady and continuous efforts leading to success often constitute the road to happiness. Many thinkers believe that happiness is development, not pleasure. To be happy means being at peace with oneself and with the world.

Read the passage given below carefully and answer the following questions.

Why do we pursue a hobby?

A hobby is something that we pursue to keep us busy and also entertain us when we are free from our routine works. This is something that makes us aware of our inner desires, talents and capacities. Our hobbies are usually something that we as individuals like to do besides our daily chores. There are many kinds of hobbies like reading, playing, socializing, gardening, stamp collection, and the list goes on. Everyone having a hobby that caters to his/her likes talents and innate desires. For every individual it is very necessary to develop some hobby so that at free or lonely times, he can keep himself busy. Since our hobbies fit into the frame of our likes and aptitudes, we are always happy when we are involved in working of hobbies.

Read the passage given below carefully and answer the following questions.

What does "innate'' mean in the passage?

A hobby is something that we pursue to keep us busy and also entertain us when we are free from our routine works. This is something that makes us aware of our inner desires, talents and capacities. Our hobbies are usually something that we as individuals like to do besides our daily chores. There are many kinds of hobbies like reading, playing, socializing, gardening, stamp collection, and the list goes on. Everyone having a hobby that caters to his/her likes talents and innate desires. For every individual it is very necessary to develop some hobby so that at free or lonely times, he can keep himself busy. Since our hobbies fit into the frame of our likes and aptitudes, we are always happy when we are involved in working of hobbies.

Read the passage given below carefully and answer the following questions.

When do we pursue a hobby?

A hobby is something that we pursue to keep us busy and also entertain us when we are free from our routine works. This is something that makes us aware of our inner desires, talents and capacities. Our hobbies are usually something that we as individuals like to do besides our daily chores. There are many kinds of hobbies like reading, playing, socializing, gardening, stamp collection, and the list goes on. Everyone having a hobby that caters to his/her likes talents and innate desires. For every individual it is very necessary to develop some hobby so that at free or lonely times, he can keep himself busy. Since our hobbies fit into the frame of our likes and aptitudes, we are always happy when we are involved in working of hobbies.

How can we get happiness in today’s world?

Directions: Read the passage given below carefully and answer the following question. 
Quest for happiness has been a recurrent theme in men’s endeavors since the beginning of history. The prosperous and healthy man, who has access to all physical comforts and cultural refinements, has not conquered happiness. He still finds plenty of occasions to be unhappy. As a matter of fact, fulfillment of basic needs is a necessity, but not sufficient condition for man's happiness. Maybe the real search for happiness begins when man is no longer bothered about the provision of food, shelter and clothes. Certain dissatisfaction with his present condition is almost a permanent characteristic of man. It stirs him to engage in harder efforts to improve his condition. Steady and continuous efforts leading to success often constitute the road to happiness. Many thinkers believe that happiness is development, not pleasure. To be happy means being at peace with oneself and with the world.