Reading Comprehension

Why did the fox ask the goat to jump into the well?

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A fox was walking near a well. Somehow he slipped in. It was not a very deep well. He tried his best to get out but could not. At that time, a very thirsty goat passed by the well and saw the fox there. She asked the fox what he was doing there. The cunning fox replied that he had himself jumped into the well. I find it very cool and pleasant. If you want to drink sweet and cold water, come down and experience the pleasure here. Without thinking of the result she jumped into the well. The fox at once jumped on her back, and with another jump he was out of well. The fox smiled at the poor goat and went his way leaving behind the goat to repent. Look before you leap.

Why did the crane invite the fox to his place?

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Once there lived a fox and a crane who were fast friends. The fox sent an invitation to the crane which the crane gladly accepted. He went to the fox’s residence. The fox served a liquid in a flat dish. The guest with its long beak could hardly pick up anything while the host slurped it in no time. Being hungry and disappointed, the crane made up his mind to teach a lesson to the fox. The crane invited fox to dine at his residence. The crane served dinner in a narrow necked jar to the fox. The crane and his long beaked friends finished it easily while the fox could not eat anything as his mouth could not go in the jar. The fox went away being ashamed and hungry. So, one must treat others as one wishes to be treated.

How did the fox get out of the well?

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A fox was walking near a well. Somehow he slipped in. It was not a very deep well. He tried his best to get out but could not. At that time, a very thirsty goat passed by the well and saw the fox there. She asked the fox what he was doing there. The cunning fox replied that he had himself jumped into the well. I find it very cool and pleasant. If you want to drink sweet and cold water, come down and experience the pleasure here. Without thinking of the result she jumped into the well. The fox at once jumped on her back, and with another jump he was out of well. The fox smiled at the poor goat and went his way leaving behind the goat to repent. Look before you leap.

Why did the goat listen to the fox and jump into the well?

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A fox was walking near a well. Somehow he slipped in. It was not a very deep well. He tried his best to get out but could not. At that time, a very thirsty goat passed by the well and saw the fox there. She asked the fox what he was doing there. The cunning fox replied that he had himself jumped into the well. I find it very cool and pleasant. If you want to drink sweet and cold water, come down and experience the pleasure here. Without thinking of the result she jumped into the well. The fox at once jumped on her back, and with another jump he was out of well. The fox smiled at the poor goat and went his way leaving behind the goat to repent. Look before you leap.

Why could the fox not eat anything for dinner at the crane’s house?

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Once there lived a fox and a crane who were fast friends. The fox sent an invitation to the crane which the crane gladly accepted. He went to the fox’s residence. The fox served a liquid in a flat dish. The guest with its long beak could hardly pick up anything while the host slurped it in no time. Being hungry and disappointed, the crane made up his mind to teach a lesson to the fox. The crane invited fox to dine at his residence. The crane served dinner in a narrow necked jar to the fox. The crane and his long beaked friends finished it easily while the fox could not eat anything as his mouth could not go in the jar. The fox went away being ashamed and hungry. So, one must treat others as one wishes to be treated.

How did the fox react after getting out of the well?

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A fox was walking near a well. Somehow he slipped in. It was not a very deep well. He tried his best to get out but could not. At that time, a very thirsty goat passed by the well and saw the fox there. She asked the fox what he was doing there. The cunning fox replied that he had himself jumped into the well. I find it very cool and pleasant. If you want to drink sweet and cold water, come down and experience the pleasure here. Without thinking of the result she jumped into the well. The fox at once jumped on her back, and with another jump he was out of well. The fox smiled at the poor goat and went his way leaving behind the goat to repent. Look before you leap.

What word in the passage means ‘clever and shrewd’?

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A fox was walking near a well. Somehow he slipped in. It was not a very deep well. He tried his best to get out but could not. At that time, a very thirsty goat passed by the well and saw the fox there. She asked the fox what he was doing there. The cunning fox replied that he had himself jumped into the well. I find it very cool and pleasant. If you want to drink sweet and cold water, come down and experience the pleasure here. Without thinking of the result she jumped into the well. The fox at once jumped on her back, and with another jump he was out of well. The fox smiled at the poor goat and went his way leaving behind the goat to repent. Look before you leap.

The villager wanted to buy spectacles because

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Once there was an illiterate villager who decided to learn to read and write as he was quite jealous when he saw others reading books and newspapers. He thought that if he had spectacles, he could also read like others. So, he went to a nearby town to buy one. He entered a shop where he was shown a number of spectacles by the shopkeeper, but he still could not read. The shopkeeper gave a doubtful look and found that the book he was reading was upside down and told him that he did not know how to read. The villager agreed and said, “That is why I want to buy reading spectacles.” The shopkeeper burst into laughter when he learnt the actual reason behind his illiterate customer’s demand for reading spectacles and explained to him, “My dear friend, you are very simple and ignorant. Spectacles don’t help to read and write. They merely help you to see well. First of all, you must learn to read and write.” So, ignorance is blindness.

The villager was unable to read even after trying several of pairs of spectacles because

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the following question.

Once there was an illiterate villager who decided to learn to read and write as he was quite jealous when he saw others reading books and newspapers. He thought that if he had spectacles, he could also read like others. So, he went to a nearby town to buy one. He entered a shop where he was shown a number of spectacles by the shopkeeper, but he still could not read. The shopkeeper gave a doubtful look and found that the book he was reading was upside down and told him that he did not know how to read. The villager agreed and said, “That is why I want to buy reading spectacles.” The shopkeeper burst into laughter when he learnt the actual reason behind his illiterate customer’s demand for reading spectacles and explained to him, “My dear friend, you are very simple and ignorant. Spectacles don’t help to read and write. They merely help you to see well. First of all, you must learn to read and write.” So, ignorance is blindness.

Why did the shopkeeper burst into laughter?

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the following question.

Once there was an illiterate villager who decided to learn to read and write as he was quite jealous when he saw others reading books and newspapers. He thought that if he had spectacles, he could also read like others. So, he went to a nearby town to buy one. He entered a shop where he was shown a number of spectacles by the shopkeeper, but he still could not read. The shopkeeper gave a doubtful look and found that the book he was reading was upside down and told him that he did not know how to read. The villager agreed and said, “That is why I want to buy reading spectacles.” The shopkeeper burst into laughter when he learnt the actual reason behind his illiterate customer’s demand for reading spectacles and explained to him, “My dear friend, you are very simple and ignorant. Spectacles don’t help to read and write. They merely help you to see well. First of all, you must learn to read and write.” So, ignorance is blindness.

Which word in the passage means ‘unable to read or write’?

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the following question.

Once there was an illiterate villager who decided to learn to read and write as he was quite jealous when he saw others reading books and newspapers. He thought that if he had spectacles, he could also read like others. So, he went to a nearby town to buy one. He entered a shop where he was shown a number of spectacles by the shopkeeper, but he still could not read. The shopkeeper gave a doubtful look and found that the book he was reading was upside down and told him that he did not know how to read. The villager agreed and said, “That is why I want to buy reading spectacles.” The shopkeeper burst into laughter when he learnt the actual reason behind his illiterate customer’s demand for reading spectacles and explained to him, “My dear friend, you are very simple and ignorant. Spectacles don’t help to read and write. They merely help you to see well. First of all, you must learn to read and write.” So, ignorance is blindness.

The villager wanted to read like the others because

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the following question.

Once there was an illiterate villager who decided to learn to read and write as he was quite jealous when he saw others reading books and newspapers. He thought that if he had spectacles, he could also read like others. So, he went to a nearby town to buy one. He entered a shop where he was shown a number of spectacles by the shopkeeper, but he still could not read. The shopkeeper gave a doubtful look and found that the book he was reading was upside down and told him that he did not know how to read. The villager agreed and said, “That is why I want to buy reading spectacles.” The shopkeeper burst into laughter when he learnt the actual reason behind his illiterate customer’s demand for reading spectacles and explained to him, “My dear friend, you are very simple and ignorant. Spectacles don’t help to read and write. They merely help you to see well. First of all, you must learn to read and write.” So, ignorance is blindness.

Directions: Select the option that best answers the question at the end of the passage.

But this will require planning, coordination and monitoring by high-powered bodies right down to the district level. The onus for coordinating and implementing the National Plan of Action on Nutrition could be given to the women and child department but, if it is to be effective, it must be given ministerial status. Intersectoral committees will also be necessary at the State level and the district magistrates must be made accountable for the total social development of the area. The success of the adult literacy programme in certain districts has shown that wonders can be achieved by a DM. States should also formulate their own plans on the basis of the national policy to suit their special needs. Rajasthan has already done so by developing a hugely successful two-day village contact drive that informs people of the services available under ICDS, while Orissa is attempting to create grain banks. These are small beginnings but they could go a long way in bettering the nutritional levels of the children and in time of the population as a whole.

The passage is _______.

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All over India tenants from all walks of life and particularly bureaucrats and politicians have bought their rented premises from the owners for a pittance in distress sale. Who is the gainer? Only the treacherous tenants. If an inquiry is ordered in all such cases the Government can gain millions of rupees by correctly assessing the market price and then charge the transfer fees. These laws have created mind boggling black money in the shape of pagri. There is no need for any rent laws. No person should occupy or continue to occupy any premises without a proper agreement with the owner. Unauthorized occupation should be made a criminal offence just as bouncing of cheques has been made. The police should be given the powers as in the USA to throw out the belongings of a person who is an unauthorized occupant.

The passage is __________.

Who are going to the market with Ramchand?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
Ramchand is an innocent man who believes whatever he is told. The village boys are aware of this and exploit his simplicity for a few laughs. One day, Ramchand is on his way to the market with his son to sell their donkey. He comes across some village boys out to have fun. Seeing the father and son duo walking with the donkey, they first suggest that the son ride on the donkey and save the effort. The son is put on the donkey’s back. The boys then ridicule the boy for riding while the father walks. The father and son switch places. The father rides while the son walks. The boys then taunt the father for making the poor son walk and advise the duo to ride the donkey together. Thinking it a good idea they comply. The poor donkey collapses from exhaustion. The boys then express their disgust at the duo for ill treating the donkey.