Reading Comprehension (School)

Where is a peacock usually found?

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The peacock in India, majorly known as the Indian peacock or Blue peacock, is a blue colored flightless bird. It is the national bird of India. The Indian peafowl finds residence among various parts of the Indian subcontinent and is usually found in the drier lowland areas. Peacocks are widely distributed in the wild across South Asia and are protected both culturally in many areas and by law in India. It is a large bird with a length of, from peak to tail, about hundred to hundred and fifty centimeters with weight averaging around five kilograms. The peacock is known for its brightly coloured display of feathers which are generally spread out during mating. Their loud calls make them easy to detect and in forest areas often indicate the presence of a predator such as a tiger.

How is the lotus different from a water-lily?

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The lotus is known by various names as the Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus, Bean of India or simply lotus. It is an aquatic flowering plant which flowers for one or more years. It is sometimes mistaken for a water-lily which has a completely different structure.

It is majorly white in colour with hues of other colours too. The common Egyptian “white” lotus is a water lily. The white lotus opens when the sun sets, while the blue water lily opens in the morning. The white lotus is a plant growing in wetland areas with water of two meters in depth which blooms in the night.

The lotus flower symbolises awakening to the spiritual reality in Hinduism. One thing which is worth noting about the lotus flower is that it is unstained even though it grows in the mud.

Which word in the passage means ‘naturally unable to fly'?

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The peacock in India, majorly known as the Indian peacock or Blue peacock, is a blue colored flightless bird. It is the national bird of India. The Indian peafowl finds residence among various parts of the Indian subcontinent and is usually found in the drier lowland areas. Peacocks are widely distributed in the wild across South Asia and are protected both culturally in many areas and by law in India. It is a large bird with a length of, from peak to tail, about hundred to hundred and fifty centimeters with weight averaging around five kilograms. The peacock is known for its brightly coloured display of feathers which are generally spread out during mating. Their loud calls make them easy to detect and in forest areas often indicate the presence of a predator such as a tiger.

When does the white lotus open?

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The lotus is known by various names as the Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus, Bean of India or simply lotus. It is an aquatic flowering plant which flowers for one or more years. It is sometimes mistaken for a water-lily which has a completely different structure.

It is majorly white in colour with hues of other colours too. The common Egyptian “white” lotus is a water lily. The white lotus opens when the sun sets, while the blue water lily opens in the morning. The white lotus is a plant growing in wetland areas with water of two meters in depth which blooms in the night.

The lotus flower symbolises awakening to the spiritual reality in Hinduism. One thing which is worth noting about the lotus flower is that it is unstained even though it grows in the mud.

What type of bird is the peacock?

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The peacock in India, majorly known as the Indian peacock or Blue peacock, is a blue colored flightless bird. It is the national bird of India. The Indian peafowl finds residence among various parts of the Indian subcontinent and is usually found in the drier lowland areas. Peacocks are widely distributed in the wild across South Asia and are protected both culturally in many areas and by law in India. It is a large bird with a length of, from peak to tail, about hundred to hundred and fifty centimeters with weight averaging around five kilograms. The peacock is known for its brightly coloured display of feathers which are generally spread out during mating. Their loud calls make them easy to detect and in forest areas often indicate the presence of a predator such as a tiger.

What type of teeth do tigers have?

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The tiger is the national animal of India majorly known as Bengal Tiger. Besides India they are also found in China and Indonesia. It prefers places with humid evergreen forests. They are slightly larger than the lion and are good swimmers. They are striped with short hair. Their coat is yellow to light orange with stripes ranging from dark brown to black. They have a total average length varying from two-hundred and forty to three-hundred and ten centimeters. They are usually carnivores with canine teeth which are well formed and are usually used to feed on prey like water buffalo, swamp deer and other known forest animals. It has been listed as an endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Various conservation efforts have been taken up by the government to preserve the tiger population. The approach has been successful in reducing poaching, restoring habitats, and creating a local constituency for conservation.

Which word in the passage means 'at the verge of becoming extinct’?

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The tiger is the national animal of India majorly known as Bengal Tiger. Besides India they are also found in China and Indonesia. It prefers places with humid evergreen forests. They are slightly larger than the lion and are good swimmers. They are striped with short hair. Their coat is yellow to light orange with stripes ranging from dark brown to black. They have a total average length varying from two-hundred and forty to three-hundred and ten centimeters. They are usually carnivores with canine teeth which are well formed and are usually used to feed on prey like water buffalo, swamp deer and other known forest animals. It has been listed as an endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Various conservation efforts have been taken up by the government to preserve the tiger population. The approach has been successful in reducing poaching, restoring habitats, and creating a local constituency for conservation.

Where are tigers usually found?

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The tiger is the national animal of India majorly known as Bengal Tiger. Besides India they are also found in China and Indonesia. It prefers places with humid evergreen forests. They are slightly larger than the lion and are good swimmers. They are striped with short hair. Their coat is yellow to light orange with stripes ranging from dark brown to black. They have a total average length varying from two-hundred and forty to three-hundred and ten centimeters. They are usually carnivores with canine teeth which are well formed and are usually used to feed on prey like water buffalo, swamp deer and other known forest animals. It has been listed as an endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Various conservation efforts have been taken up by the government to preserve the tiger population. The approach has been successful in reducing poaching, restoring habitats, and creating a local constituency for conservation.

Who is making efforts to save the tiger population?

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The tiger is the national animal of India majorly known as Bengal Tiger. Besides India they are also found in China and Indonesia. It prefers places with humid evergreen forests. They are slightly larger than the lion and are good swimmers. They are striped with short hair. Their coat is yellow to light orange with stripes ranging from dark brown to black. They have a total average length varying from two-hundred and forty to three-hundred and ten centimeters. They are usually carnivores with canine teeth which are well formed and are usually used to feed on prey like water buffalo, swamp deer and other known forest animals. It has been listed as an endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Various conservation efforts have been taken up by the government to preserve the tiger population. The approach has been successful in reducing poaching, restoring habitats, and creating a local constituency for conservation.

What is the average weight of a peacock?

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The peacock in India, majorly known as the Indian peacock or Blue peacock, is a blue colored flightless bird. It is the national bird of India. The Indian peafowl finds residence among various parts of the Indian subcontinent and is usually found in the drier lowland areas. Peacocks are widely distributed in the wild across South Asia and are protected both culturally in many areas and by law in India. It is a large bird with a length of, from peak to tail, about hundred to hundred and fifty centimeters with weight averaging around five kilograms. The peacock is known for its brightly coloured display of feathers which are generally spread out during mating. Their loud calls make them easy to detect and in forest areas often indicate the presence of a predator such as a tiger.

Which word in the passage means ‘colour or shade’?

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The lotus is known by various names as the Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus, Bean of India or simply lotus. It is an aquatic flowering plant which flowers for one or more years. It is sometimes mistaken for a water-lily which has a completely different structure.

It is majorly white in colour with hues of other colours too. The common Egyptian “white” lotus is a water lily. The white lotus opens when the sun sets, while the blue water lily opens in the morning. The white lotus is a plant growing in wetland areas with water of two meters in depth which blooms in the night.

The lotus flower symbolises awakening to the spiritual reality in Hinduism. One thing which is worth noting about the lotus flower is that it is unstained even though it grows in the mud.

When does the peacock put up its feathers?

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The peacock in India, majorly known as the Indian peacock or Blue peacock, is a blue colored flightless bird. It is the national bird of India. The Indian peafowl finds residence among various parts of the Indian subcontinent and is usually found in the drier lowland areas. Peacocks are widely distributed in the wild across South Asia and are protected both culturally in many areas and by law in India. It is a large bird with a length of, from peak to tail, about hundred to hundred and fifty centimeters with weight averaging around five kilograms. The peacock is known for its brightly coloured display of feathers which are generally spread out during mating. Their loud calls make them easy to detect and in forest areas often indicate the presence of a predator such as a tiger.

What is the maximum length of a typical tiger?

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The tiger is the national animal of India majorly known as Bengal Tiger. Besides India they are also found in China and Indonesia. It prefers places with humid evergreen forests. They are slightly larger than the lion and are good swimmers. They are striped with short hair. Their coat is yellow to light orange with stripes ranging from dark brown to black. They have a total average length varying from two-hundred and forty to three-hundred and ten centimeters. They are usually carnivores with canine teeth which are well formed and are usually used to feed on prey like water buffalo, swamp deer and other known forest animals. It has been listed as an endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Various conservation efforts have been taken up by the government to preserve the tiger population. The approach has been successful in reducing poaching, restoring habitats, and creating a local constituency for conservation.

What type of plant is the lotus?

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The lotus is known by various names as the Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus, Bean of India or simply lotus. It is an aquatic flowering plant which flowers for one or more years. It is sometimes mistaken for a water-lily which has a completely different structure.

It is majorly white in colour with hues of other colours too. The common Egyptian “white” lotus is a water lily. The white lotus opens when the sun sets, while the blue water lily opens in the morning. The white lotus is a plant growing in wetland areas with water of two meters in depth which blooms in the night.

The lotus flower symbolises awakening to the spiritual reality in Hinduism. One thing which is worth noting about the lotus flower is that it is unstained even though it grows in the mud.

When does the blue lily bloom?

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The lotus is known by various names as the Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus, Bean of India or simply lotus. It is an aquatic flowering plant which flowers for one or more years. It is sometimes mistaken for a water-lily which has a completely different structure.

It is majorly white in colour with hues of other colours too. The common Egyptian “white” lotus is a water lily. The white lotus opens when the sun sets, while the blue water lily opens in the morning. The white lotus is a plant growing in wetland areas with water of two meters in depth which blooms in the night.

The lotus flower symbolises awakening to the spiritual reality in Hinduism. One thing which is worth noting about the lotus flower is that it is unstained even though it grows in the mud.