Reading Comprehension

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.

According to the passage, what does freedom not mean?

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Freedom is a state where you do what you want. Everybody wants to be free. Without freedom life becomes dull. Freedom means the opportunity to think and decide without the interference of any body. Freedom does not mean doing anything without any concern for the laws or social customs. Freedom means absence of undue interference from others. Freedom means one should be free to choose a course of life in accordance with the just norms of the society. Freedom is one of the objectives of our life. This is a natural tendency within each of us. We all want freedom in social, political, economic and cultural life.

Which of the following is not a benefit of the gymnastics?

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Gymnastics is a collection of physical activities that need great physical strength along with stamina, flexibility, endurance as well as balance. Gymnastics is encouraged as a physical activity among children who are able to tumble and perform stretching and bending on different equipments used during the acts. This not only boosts their physical performance but also helps them build social and intellectual skills. Gymnastics has become very popular as a sport which keeps you active and fit and is also enjoyable and improves focus. It is very easy for children to learn gymnastic skills in early childhood as their flexibility and acquisition are at its peak.

What does "endurance'' mean in the passage?

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Gymnastics is a collection of physical activities that need great physical strength along with stamina, flexibility, endurance as well as balance. Gymnastics is encouraged as a physical activity among children who are able to tumble and perform stretching and bending on different equipments used during the acts. This not only boosts their physical performance but also helps them build social and intellectual skills. Gymnastics has become very popular as a sport which keeps you active and fit and is also enjoyable and improves focus. It is very easy for children to learn gymnastic skills in early childhood as their flexibility and acquisition are at its peak.

Which of the following words from the passage means 'take involvement in a situation without invitation or necessity'?

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Freedom is a state where you do what you want. Everybody wants to be free. Without freedom life becomes dull. Freedom means the opportunity to think and decide without the interference of any body. Freedom does not mean doing anything without any concern for the laws or social customs. Freedom means absence of undue interference from others. Freedom means one should be free to choose a course of life in accordance with the just norms of the society. Freedom is one of the objectives of our life. This is a natural tendency within each of us. We all want freedom in social, political, economic and cultural life.

Why is gymnastics easy for the children?

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Gymnastics is a collection of physical activities that need great physical strength along with stamina, flexibility, endurance as well as balance. Gymnastics is encouraged as a physical activity among children who are able to tumble and perform stretching and bending on different equipments used during the acts. This not only boosts their physical performance but also helps them build social and intellectual skills. Gymnastics has become very popular as a sport which keeps you active and fit and is also enjoyable and improves focus. It is very easy for children to learn gymnastic skills in early childhood as their flexibility and acquisition are at its peak.

What do we get if we are free?

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Freedom is a state where you do what you want. Everybody wants to be free. Without freedom life becomes dull. Freedom means the opportunity to think and decide without the interference of any body. Freedom does not mean doing anything without any concern for the laws or social customs. Freedom means absence of undue interference from others. Freedom means one should be free to choose a course of life in accordance with the just norms of the society. Freedom is one of the objectives of our life. This is a natural tendency within each of us. We all want freedom in social, political, economic and cultural life.

Why is freedom important for everyone?

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Freedom is a state where you do what you want. Everybody wants to be free. Without freedom life becomes dull. Freedom means the opportunity to think and decide without the interference of any body. Freedom does not mean doing anything without any concern for the laws or social customs. Freedom means absence of undue interference from others. Freedom means one should be free to choose a course of life in accordance with the just norms of the society. Freedom is one of the objectives of our life. This is a natural tendency within each of us. We all want freedom in social, political, economic and cultural life.

How should a person do a task when he or she is free?

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Freedom is a state where you do what you want. Everybody wants to be free. Without freedom life becomes dull. Freedom means the opportunity to think and decide without the interference of any body. Freedom does not mean doing anything without any concern for the laws or social customs. Freedom means absence of undue interference from others. Freedom means one should be free to choose a course of life in accordance with the just norms of the society. Freedom is one of the objectives of our life. This is a natural tendency within each of us. We all want freedom in social, political, economic and cultural life.

Who among the following have more chances to be recommended for gymnastics?

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Gymnastics is a collection of physical activities that need great physical strength along with stamina, flexibility, endurance as well as balance. Gymnastics is encouraged as a physical activity among children who are able to tumble and perform stretching and bending on different equipments used during the acts. This not only boosts their physical performance, but also helps them build social and intellectual skills. Gymnastics has become very popular as a sport which keeps you active and fit and is also enjoyable and improves focus. It is very easy for children to learn gymnastic skills in early childhood as their flexibility and acquisition are at its peak.

What does crease mean in the passage?

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Cricket is a game which is played between two teams comprising 11 players each. This game is played using bat and ball. The game is an outdoor activity which is played on an oval shaped field. There is a rectangular 22-yard long pitch at the center. At one point of time, one team bats and tries to score the maximum number of runs possible while the other team bowls and fields. The bowler tries to dismiss the batsmen and thus limit the runs scored by the batting team. A run is scored by the striking batsman hitting the ball with his bat, running to the opposite end of the pitch and touching the crease there without being dismissed. The teams switch between batting and fielding at the end of an innings.

Why does a batsman run after hitting the ball?

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Cricket is a game which is played between two teams comprising 11 players each. This game is played using bat and ball. The game is an outdoor activity which is played on an oval shaped field. There is a rectangular 22-yard long pitch at the center. At one point of time, one team bats and tries to score the maximum number of runs possible while the other team bowls and fields. The bowler tries to dismiss the batsmen and thus limit the runs scored by the batting team. A run is scored by the striking batsman hitting the ball with his bat, running to the opposite end of the pitch and touching the crease there without being dismissed. The teams switch between batting and fielding at the end of an innings.

What is the length of the pitch?

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Cricket is a game which is played between two teams comprising 11 players each. This game is played using bat and ball. The game is an outdoor activity which is played on an oval shaped field. There is a rectangular 22-yard long pitch at the center. At one point of time, one team bats and tries to score the maximum number of runs possible while the other team bowls and fields. The bowler tries to dismiss the batsmen and thus limit the runs scored by the batting team. A run is scored by the striking batsman hitting the ball with his bat, running to the opposite end of the pitch and touching the crease there without being dismissed. The teams switch between batting and fielding at the end of an innings.

How many runs can the batting team score?

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Cricket is a game which is played between two teams comprising 11 players each. This game is played using bat and ball. The game is an outdoor activity which is played on an oval shaped field. There is a rectangular 22-yard long pitch at the center. At one point of time, one team bats and tries to score the maximum number of runs possible while the other team bowls and fields. The bowler tries to dismiss the batsmen and thus limit the runs scored by the batting team. A run is scored by the striking batsman hitting the ball with his bat, running to the opposite end of the pitch and touching the crease there without being dismissed. The teams switch between batting and fielding at the end of an innings.

What do gymnasts need?

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Gymnastics is a collection of physical activities that need great physical strength along with stamina, flexibility, endurance as well as balance. Gymnastics is encouraged as a physical activity among children who are able to tumble and perform stretching and bending on different equipments used during the acts. This not only boosts their physical performance, but also helps them build social and intellectual skills. Gymnastics has become very popular as a sport which keeps you active and fit and is also enjoyable and improves focus. It is very easy for children to learn gymnastic skills in early childhood as their flexibility and acquisition are at its peak.