Reading Comprehension

What did one friend do when the other slapped him?

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

Two friends were walking through the desert. During some point of the journey, they had an argument and one friend slapped the other one in the face. The one who got slapped was hurt, but without saying anything, wrote in the sand, “Today my best friend slapped me in the face”. They kept on walking until they found an oasis, where they decided to take a bath. The one who had been slapped got stuck in the mire and started drowning, but the friend saved him. After he recovered from the near drowning, he wrote on a stone “Today my best friend saved my life”. The friend who had slapped and saved his best friend asked him, “After I hurt you, you wrote in the sand and now, you write on a stone, why?” The other friend replied, “When someone hurts us we should write it down in sand where winds of forgiveness can erase it away. But, when someone does something good for us, we must engrave it in stone where no wind can ever erase it”. Do not value the things you have in your life, but value the people you have in your life.

Select a suitable heading for the passage.

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions given below.

Urbanisation is a process which has taken place at a rapid pace in recent years, in different countries, due to the influence of a variety of reasons. Urban area is an outgrowth of the existing rural populace. Hence, migration plays a key role in the growth of cities in any country. It is the chief factor which has helped urban growth in almost all countries in the modern times. In fact, the cities could grow only because of the flocking of large number of unskilled labourers to their centres from the villages. Usually, migration is from rural to urban centres and centres of low culture to centres of high culture. Most common is the migration of peasants, workers and villagers to towns in search of work. They are compelled by their own miserable conditions and allured by the attractions and temptations of city life. This rural to urban migration is very common in Third world countries. Long distance migration between cities in search of education and employment has also increased and this adds to the growth of a particular city. In fact, most of the people of our urban middle class and clerical occupations have a rural base or they come from a rural background.

________ is the main factor which has led to urban growth in almost all countries.

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions given below.

Urbanisation is a process which has taken place at a rapid pace in recent years, in different countries, due to the influence of a variety of reasons. Urban area is an outgrowth of the existing rural populace. Hence, migration plays a key role in the growth of cities in any country. It is the chief factor which has helped urban growth in almost all countries in the modern times. In fact, the cities could grow only because of the flocking of large number of unskilled labourers to their centres from the villages. Usually, migration is from rural to urban centres and centres of low culture to centres of high culture. Most common is the migration of peasants, workers and villagers to towns in search of work. They are compelled by their own miserable conditions and allured by the attractions and temptations of city life. This rural to urban migration is very common in Third world countries. Long distance migration between cities in search of education and employment has also increased and this adds to the growth of a particular city. In fact, most of the people of our urban middle class and clerical occupations have a rural base or they come from a rural background.

In the context of the passage, people who migrate to urban centres for work are ______.

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions given below.

Urbanisation is a process which has taken place at a rapid pace in recent years, in different countries, due to the influence of a variety of reasons. Urban area is an outgrowth of the existing rural populace. Hence, migration plays a key role in the growth of cities in any country. It is the chief factor which has helped urban growth in almost all countries in the modern times. In fact, the cities could grow only because of the flocking of large number of unskilled labourers to their centres from the villages. Usually, migration is from rural to urban centres and centres of low culture to centres of high culture. Most common is the migration of peasants, workers and villagers to towns in search of work. They are compelled by their own miserable conditions and allured by the attractions and temptations of city life. This rural to urban migration is very common in Third world countries. Long distance migration between cities in search of education and employment has also increased and this adds to the growth of a particular city. In fact, most of the people of our urban middle class and clerical occupations have a rural base or they come from a rural background.

Which of the following means similar to flocking?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions given below.

Urbanisation is a process which has taken place at a rapid pace in recent years, in different countries, due to the influence of a variety of reasons. Urban area is an outgrowth of the existing rural populace. Hence, migration plays a key role in the growth of cities in any country. It is the chief factor which has helped urban growth in almost all countries in the modern times. In fact, the cities could grow only because of the flocking of large number of unskilled labourers to their centres from the villages. Usually, migration is from rural to urban centres and centres of low culture to centres of high culture. Most common is the migration of peasants, workers and villagers to towns in search of work. They are compelled by their own miserable conditions and allured by the attractions and temptations of city life. This rural to urban migration is very common in Third world countries. Long distance migration between cities in search of education and employment has also increased and this adds to the growth of a particular city. In fact, most of the people of our urban middle class and clerical occupations have a rural base or they come from a rural background.

Why did Ramchand not sleep after taking the box of cash from Premchand?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
Ramchand and Premchand were neighbours. Ramchand was a poor farmer. Premchand was a landlord. Ramchand used to be very relaxed and happy. Ramchand never bothered to close the doors and windows of his house at night. He had deep sound sleeps. Although he had no money, he was peaceful. Premchand used to be very tensed always. He could not sleep well. He was always bothered that someone might break open his safe and steal away his money. He envied the peaceful Ramchand. One day, Premchand called Ramchand and gave him a boxful of cash saying, “Look my dear friend. I am blessed with plenty of wealth. I find you in poverty. So, take this cash and live in prosperity.” Ramchand was overwhelmingly happy. He was joyful throughout the day. The night came and Ramchand went to bed as usual. But, he could not sleep. He went and closed the doors and windows. He still could not sleep. He began to stare at the box of cash. The whole night he was disturbed. As soon as day broke, Ramchand took the box of cash to Premchand. He gave the box back to Premchand saying, “Dear Friend, I am poor. But, your money took my peace away from me. Please bear with me and take back your money". Money cannot get everything. Learn to be satisfied with what you have and you will always be happy.

Which of the following words in the passage are not synonyms?

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Ramchand and Premchand were neighbours. Ramchand was a poor farmer. Premchand was a landlord. Ramchand used to be very relaxed and happy. Ramchand never bothered to close the doors and windows of his house at night. He had deep sound sleeps. Although he had no money, he was peaceful. Premchand used to be very tensed always. He could not sleep well. He was always bothered that someone might break open his safe and steal away his money. He envied the peaceful Ramchand. One day, Premchand called Ramchand and gave him a boxful of cash saying, “Look my dear friend. I am blessed with plenty of wealth. I find you in poverty. So, take this cash and live in prosperity.” Ramchand was overwhelmingly happy. He was joyful throughout the day. The night came and Ramchand went to bed as usual. But, he could not sleep. He went and closed the doors and windows. He still could not sleep. He began to stare at the box of cash. The whole night he was disturbed. As soon as day broke, Ramchand took the box of cash to Premchand. He gave the box back to Premchand saying, “Dear Friend, I am poor. But, your money took my peace away from me. Please bear with me and take back your money". Money cannot get everything. Learn to be satisfied with what you have and you will always be happy.

What did Premchand give Ramchand?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
Ramchand and Premchand were neighbours. Ramchand was a poor farmer. Premchand was a landlord. Ramchand used to be very relaxed and happy. Ramchand never bothered to close the doors and windows of his house at night. He had deep sound sleeps. Although he had no money, he was peaceful. Premchand used to be very tensed always. He could not sleep well. He was always bothered that someone might break open his safe and steal away his money. He envied the peaceful Ramchand. One day, Premchand called Ramchand and gave him a boxful of cash saying, “Look my dear friend. I am blessed with plenty of wealth. I find you in poverty. So, take this cash and live in prosperity.” Ramchand was overwhelmingly happy. He was joyful throughout the day. The night came and Ramchand went to bed as usual. But, he could not sleep. He went and closed the doors and windows. He still could not sleep. He began to stare at the box of cash. The whole night he was disturbed. As soon as day broke, Ramchand took the box of cash to Premchand. He gave the box back to Premchand saying, “Dear Friend, I am poor. But, your money took my peace away from me. Please bear with me and take back your money". Money cannot get everything. Learn to be satisfied with what you have and you will always be happy.

Why did Premchand always keep the doors and windows closed?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
Ramchand and Premchand were neighbours. Ramchand was a poor farmer. Premchand was a landlord. Ramchand used to be very relaxed and happy. Ramchand never bothered to close the doors and windows of his house at night. He had deep sound sleeps. Although he had no money, he was peaceful. Premchand used to be very tensed always. He could not sleep well. He was always bothered that someone might break open his safe and steal away his money. He envied the peaceful Ramchand. One day, Premchand called Ramchand and gave him a boxful of cash saying, “Look my dear friend. I am blessed with plenty of wealth. I find you in poverty. So, take this cash and live in prosperity.” Ramchand was overwhelmingly happy. He was joyful throughout the day. The night came and Ramchand went to bed as usual. But, he could not sleep. He went and closed the doors and windows. He still could not sleep. He began to stare at the box of cash. The whole night he was disturbed. As soon as day broke, Ramchand took the box of cash to Premchand. He gave the box back to Premchand saying, “Dear Friend, I am poor. But, your money took my peace away from me. Please bear with me and take back your money". Money cannot get everything. Learn to be satisfied with what you have and you will always be happy.

Why did Ramchand always remain happy?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
Ramchand and Premchand were neighbours. Ramchand was a poor farmer. Premchand was a landlord. Ramchand used to be very relaxed and happy. Ramchand never bothered to close the doors and windows of his house at night. He had deep sound sleeps. Although he had no money, he was peaceful. Premchand used to be very tensed always. He could not sleep well. He was always bothered that someone might break open his safe and steal away his money. He envied the peaceful Ramchand. One day, Premchand called Ramchand and gave him a boxful of cash saying, “Look my dear friend. I am blessed with plenty of wealth. I find you in poverty. So, take this cash and live in prosperity.” Ramchand was overwhelmingly happy. He was joyful throughout the day. The night came and Ramchand went to bed as usual. But, he could not sleep. He went and closed the doors and windows. He still could not sleep. He began to stare at the box of cash. The whole night he was disturbed. As soon as day broke, Ramchand took the box of cash to Premchand. He gave the box back to Premchand saying, “Dear Friend, I am poor. But, your money took my peace away from me. Please bear with me and take back your money". Money cannot get everything. Learn to be satisfied with what you have and you will always be happy.

What does 'instinct' mean in the passage?

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One day, an old man was walking in the garden when he suddenly saw a little cat stuck in a hole. The poor animal was struggling to get out. So, he gave it his hand to get it out. But, the cat scratched his hand with fear. The man pulled out his hand screaming with pain. But, he did not stop; he tried to give a hand to the cat again and again. Another man who was watching the scene, screamed with surprise, “For god's sake! Stop helping this cat! Its not going to get himself out of there”. The other man did not care about what he said and he just continued saving that animal until he finally succeeded. He then walked to that man and said, “Son, it is the cat’s instincts that makes it hit and scratch and it is my job to love and care”. Treat everyone around you with your ethics, not with theirs.

What lesson do you learn from the line that says, "The other man did not care about him, he just continued saving that animal until he finally succeeded."

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One day, an old man was walking in the garden when he suddenly saw a little cat stuck in a hole. The poor animal was struggling to get out. So, he gave it his hand to get it out. But, the cat scratched his hand with fear. The man pulled out his hand screaming with pain. But, he did not stop; he tried to give a hand to the cat again and again. Another man who was watching the scene, screamed with surprise, “For god's sake! Stop helping this cat! Its not going to get himself out of there”. The other man did not care about what he said and he just continued saving that animal until he finally succeeded. He then walked to that man and said, “Son, it is the cat’s instincts that makes it hit and scratch and it is my job to love and care”. Treat everyone around you with your ethics, not with theirs.

Acccording to the passage, what should be one's human behaviour towards others?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
One day, an old man was walking in the garden when he suddenly saw a little cat stuck in a hole. The poor animal was struggling to get out. So, he gave it his hand to get it out. But, the cat scratched his hand with fear. The man pulled out his hand screaming with pain. But, he did not stop; he tried to give a hand to the cat again and again. Another man who was watching the scene, screamed with surprise, “For god's sake! Stop helping this cat! Its not going to get himself out of there”. The other man did not care about what he said and he just continued saving that animal until he finally succeeded. He then walked to that man and said, “Son, it is the cat’s instincts that makes it hit and scratch and it is my job to love and care”. Treat everyone around you with your ethics, not with theirs.

Who helped the cat get out of the hole?

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One day, an old man was walking in the garden when he suddenly saw a little cat stuck in a hole. The poor animal was struggling to get out. So, he gave it his hand to get it out. But, the cat scratched his hand with fear. The man pulled out his hand screaming with pain. But, he did not stop; he tried to give a hand to the cat again and again. Another man who was watching the scene, screamed with surprise, “For god's sake! Stop helping this cat! Its not going to get himself out of there”. The other man did not care about what he said and he just continued saving that animal until he finally succeeded. He then walked to that man and said, “Son, it is the cat’s instincts that makes it hit and scratch and it is my job to love and care”. Treat everyone around you with your ethics, not with theirs.

Where was the old man walking?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
One day, an old man was walking in the garden when he suddenly saw a little cat stuck in a hole. The poor animal was struggling to get out. So, he gave it his hand to get it out. But, the cat scratched his hand with fear. The man pulled out his hand screaming with pain. But, he did not stop; he tried to give a hand to the cat again and again. Another man who was watching the scene, screamed with surprise, “For god's sake! Stop helping this cat! Its not going to get himself out of there”. The other man did not care about what he said and he just continued saving that animal until he finally succeeded. He then walked to that man and said, “Son, it is the cat’s instincts that makes it hit and scratch and it is my job to love and care”. Treat everyone around you with your ethics, not with theirs.