Question Bank for 8th Class English Comprehension (Prose and Poetry) Comprehension (Prose-Poetry)

The National Festivals, like the Independence Day, the Republic Day and the Gandhi Jayanti play a great part in promoting national integration. In these festivals, people belonging to all religions, castes, creeds, colours and sexes take part equally and commonly. As such they are swayed by the common feeling of unity.

Why do people belonging to all different religions celebrate National Festivals?

A)

they get common feeling of unity.

B)

it is compulsory for all to celebrate National Festivals.

C)

Only cabinet ministers celebrate National Festivals.

D)

None of the above

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DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follows:

The National Festivals, like the Independence Day, the Republic Day and the Gandhi Jayanti play a great part in promoting national integration. In these festivals, people belonging to all religions, castes, creeds, colours and sexes take part equally and commonly. As such they are swayed by the common feeling of unity.

Three different colours of our National Flag symbolizes about

A)

sacrifices, truth and prosperity

B)

education, health and religion

C)

movement, independence and republic

D)

None of the above

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DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follows:

The National Festivals, like the Independence Day, the Republic Day and the Gandhi Jayanti play a great part in promoting national integration. In these festivals, people belonging to all religions, castes, creeds, colours and sexes take part equally and commonly. As such they are swayed by the common feeling of unity.

Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on

A)

8th January

B)

2nd October

C)

24th August

D)

27th December

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The National Festivals, like the Independence Day, the Republic Day and the Gandhi Jayanti play a great part in promoting national integration. In these festivals, people belonging to all religions, castes, creeds, colours and sexes take part equally and commonly. As such they are swayed by the common feeling of unity.

Should everyone respect our National Flag?

A)

No, it is not necessary to respect our National Flag

B)

Yes, everyone should respect our National Flag

C)

Yes, only people belonging to political background should respect National Flag

D)

None of the above

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DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follows:

The National Festivals, like the Independence Day, the Republic Day and the Gandhi Jayanti play a great part in promoting national integration. In these festivals, people belonging to all religions, castes, creeds, colours and sexes take part equally and commonly. As such they are swayed by the common feeling of unity.

The word 'creed' has been used in the above passage which stands for

A)

covered with glue

B)

figure of speech

C)

sad and disappointed

D)

a set of principles or religious beliefs, people of all races.

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Delhi, Dec. 23rd: In what may be called another ghastly accident, two school boys Ashish and Binu were brutally mowed down by a blueline bus operating in the Trilok Puri area.

The boys who were on their way back home from school were walking down the road when a speeding bus, which had s verved from the opposite side, ran over the two boys. The boys died instantly.

The crowd on the busy road immediately reacted and prevented the bus driver from making his escape. The angry mob pulled him out and beat him brutally. He is languishing in a hospital.

Meanwhile, an FIR has been lodged with the local police station. The bus has been impounded and the driver's licence too has been confiscated. The SP Traffic has ordered an enquiry against the driver and the owner of the bus.

The word 'ghastly' has been used in the above passage which stands for

A)

very frightening and unpleasant

B)

looking or sounding like a ghost

C)

a small train at funfair

D)

unlikely to cause damage

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DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follows:

Delhi, Dec. 23rd: In what may be called another ghastly accident, two school boys Ashish and Binu were brutally mowed down by a blueline bus operating in the Trilok Puri area.

The boys who were on their way back home from school were walking down the road when a speeding bus, which had s verved from the opposite side, ran over the two boys. The boys died instantly.

The crowd on the busy road immediately reacted and prevented the bus driver from making his escape. The angry mob pulled him out and beat him brutally. He is languishing in a hospital.

Meanwhile, an FIR has been lodged with the local police station. The bus has been impounded and the driver's licence too has been confiscated. The SP Traffic has ordered an enquiry against the driver and the owner of the bus.

Why did the boys die instantly?

A)

they died instantly because they were brutally mowed down by a bus

B)

because both the children were very weak

C)

Doctors could not play any significant role and that is why they died instantly

D)

None of the above

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DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follows:

Delhi, Dec. 23rd: In what may be called another ghastly accident, two school boys Ashish and Binu were brutally mowed down by a blueline bus operating in the Trilok Puri area.

The boys who were on their way back home from school were walking down the road when a speeding bus, which had s verved from the opposite side, ran over the two boys. The boys died instantly.

The crowd on the busy road immediately reacted and prevented the bus driver from making his escape. The angry mob pulled him out and beat him brutally. He is languishing in a hospital.

Meanwhile, an FIR has been lodged with the local police station. The bus has been impounded and the driver's licence too has been confiscated. The SP Traffic has ordered an enquiry against the driver and the owner of the bus.

Why did people appear to be against the driver?

A)

People were unhappy with him from the last few months

B)

People had no options left with them that is why they became in against of driver

C)

Driver was responsible for his negligence and carelessness.

D)

None of the above

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DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follows:

Delhi, Dec. 23rd: In what may be called another ghastly accident, two school boys Ashish and Binu were brutally mowed down by a blueline bus operating in the Trilok Puri area.

The boys who were on their way back home from school were walking down the road when a speeding bus, which had s verved from the opposite side, ran over the two boys. The boys died instantly.

The crowd on the busy road immediately reacted and prevented the bus driver from making his escape. The angry mob pulled him out and beat him brutally. He is languishing in a hospital.

Meanwhile, an FIR has been lodged with the local police station. The bus has been impounded and the driver's licence too has been confiscated. The SP Traffic has ordered an enquiry against the driver and the owner of the bus.

Words like 'crowd' and 'mob' have been used in the above passage. What is the difference between these two words?

A)

Local people are called crowd and people belonging to outside group is called mob

B)

Male members are called crowd whereas female members are called mob

C)

There is no difference between the word crowd and mob.

D)

Sudden gathering of people is called crowd

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DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follows:

Delhi, Dec. 23rd: In what may be called another ghastly accident, two school boys Ashish and Binu were brutally mowed down by a blueline bus operating in the Trilok Puri area.

The boys who were on their way back home from school were walking down the road when a speeding bus, which had s verved from the opposite side, ran over the two boys. The boys died instantly.

The crowd on the busy road immediately reacted and prevented the bus driver from making his escape. The angry mob pulled him out and beat him brutally. He is languishing in a hospital.

Meanwhile, an FIR has been lodged with the local police station. The bus has been impounded and the driver's licence too has been confiscated. The SP Traffic has ordered an enquiry against the driver and the owner of the bus.

whereas large violent crowd is called mob 'FIR' stands for

A)

Frequent Information Report

B)

First Information Report

C)

For Information Report

D)

Failure Information Report

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DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follows:

Delhi, Dec. 23rd: In what may be called another ghastly accident, two school boys Ashish and Binu were brutally mowed down by a blueline bus operating in the Trilok Puri area.

The boys who were on their way back home from school were walking down the road when a speeding bus, which had s verved from the opposite side, ran over the two boys. The boys died instantly.

The crowd on the busy road immediately reacted and prevented the bus driver from making his escape. The angry mob pulled him out and beat him brutally. He is languishing in a hospital.

Meanwhile, an FIR has been lodged with the local police station. The bus has been impounded and the driver's licence too has been confiscated. The SP Traffic has ordered an enquiry against the driver and the owner of the bus.

Confiscation of Driver's licence was whether a good decision or bad decision?

A)

Good decision as careless drivers should not be given permission to drive on road.

B)

Bad decision as he will lose to get his source of income

C)

Bad decision as he can forget the art of driving with the passage of time

D)

None of the above

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DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follows:

The Indian women won the inaugural Asian Cricket Council's Women T-20 Asia Cup beating Pakistan by 18 runs in the final on October 31, 2012 in Guangzhou. India's decision to bat first seemed to have misfired when the team was restricted to 81 runs. India's Poonam Raut scored 25 runs and helped for take team to a modest score. But Indian bowlers did a great job and dismissed Pakistan to 63 in 19.1 overs. India's Archana Das and N. Niranjana took two wickets each to set up India's title win.

The word 'inaugural' has been used in the above passage which describes about

A)

to show anger

B)

making the beginning of important thing

C)

to insult in the presence of others

D)

to regard with contempt

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DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follows:

The Indian women won the inaugural Asian Cricket Council's Women T-20 Asia Cup beating Pakistan by 18 runs in the final on October 31, 2012 in Guangzhou. India's decision to bat first seemed to have misfired when the team was restricted to 81 runs. India's Poonam Raut scored 25 runs and helped for take team to a modest score. But Indian bowlers did a great job and dismissed Pakistan to 63 in 19.1 overs. India's Archana Das and N. Niranjana took two wickets each to set up India's title win.

Final match of women's T-20 Asia Cup was played between

A)

Bangladesh and England

B)

Sri Lanka and India

C)

West Indies and Australia

D)

India and Pakistan

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DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follows:

The Indian women won the inaugural Asian Cricket Council's Women T-20 Asia Cup beating Pakistan by 18 runs in the final on October 31, 2012 in Guangzhou. India's decision to bat first seemed to have misfired when the team was restricted to 81 runs. India's Poonam Raut scored 25 runs and helped for take team to a modest score. But Indian bowlers did a great job and dismissed Pakistan to 63 in 19.1 overs. India's Archana Das and N. Niranjana took two wickets each to set up India's title win.

Name the Indian batsman who contributed highest runs during final match?

A)

Poonam Raut

B)

Jasleen Arora

C)

Vineeta Khanna

D)

Katyayani Sachdeva

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DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follows:

The Indian women won the inaugural Asian Cricket Council's Women T-20 Asia Cup beating Pakistan by 18 runs in the final on October 31, 2012 in Guangzhou. India's decision to bat first seemed to have misfired when the team was restricted to 81 runs. India's Poonam Raut scored 25 runs and helped for take team to a modest score. But Indian bowlers did a great job and dismissed Pakistan to 63 in 19.1 overs. India's Archana Das and N. Niranjana took two wickets each to set up India's title win.

Name the Indian bowlers who took two wickets each during final Watch?

A)

Archana Das and N. Niranjana

B)

Shivangi Tanwar and Sonakshi

C)

Puneet Sethi and Geetika Suneja

D)

Sangeeta and Vandana

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DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follows:

The Indian women won the inaugural Asian Cricket Council's Women T-20 Asia Cup beating Pakistan by 18 runs in the final on October 31, 2012 in Guangzhou. India's decision to bat first seemed to have misfired when the team was restricted to 81 runs. India's Poonam Raut scored 25 runs and helped for take team to a modest score. But Indian bowlers did a great job and dismissed Pakistan to 63 in 19.1 overs. India's Archana Das and N. Niranjana took two wickets each to set up India's title win.

In which city the final match between these two teams was played?

A)

Lahore

B)

Rawalpindi

C)

Guangzhou

D)

Bhopal

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DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follows:

The Indian women won the inaugural Asian Cricket Council's Women T-20 Asia Cup beating Pakistan by 18 runs in the final on October 31, 2012 in Guangzhou. India's decision to bat first seemed to have misfired when the team was restricted to 81 runs. India's Poonam Raut scored 25 runs and helped for take team to a modest score. But Indian bowlers did a great job and dismissed Pakistan to 63 in 19.1 overs. India's Archana Das and N. Niranjana took two wickets each to set up India's title win.

Who played very significant role in beating Pakistan in the final match?

A)

Indian batsman

B)

Indian bowlers

C)

Indian wicketkeeper

D)

Indian captain

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Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was the greatest leader of modem India. He was a great political worker. He was born on October 2, 1869 at Porbandar in Kathiawar. His father, Karamchand Gandhi, was the Diwan of the Kathiawar state. The young Gandhi was an ordinary boy. He was married at the age of thirteen. After passing the matriculation examination in India, he went to England for higher studies and came back as a barrister.

Gandhiji started his public life in Africa where he went as a lawyer to plead the case of a Parsi firm. There he started Satyagraha against the policy of racial discrimination followed by the South African government. He succeeded in his mission there. He returned India in 1915 and joined the National Congress and soon became one of its greatest leaders. He dominated the Indian politics from 1919 to 1947. This period is rightly called the 'Gandhian Era' in the history of India. He led the national movement during this period, gave it a new turn, character and meaning of a movement.

Mahatma Gandhi was born on -

A)

October 22, 1869

B)

October 12, 1869

C)

October 2, 1869

D)

October 2, 1870

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DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follows:

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was the greatest leader of modem India. He was a great political worker. He was born on October 2, 1869 at Porbandar in Kathiawar. His father, Karamchand Gandhi, was the Diwan of the Kathiawar state. The young Gandhi was an ordinary boy. He was married at the age of thirteen. After passing the matriculation examination in India, he went to England for higher studies and came back as a barrister.

Gandhiji started his public life in Africa where he went as a lawyer to plead the case of a Parsi firm. There he started Satyagraha against the policy of racial discrimination followed by the South African government. He succeeded in his mission there. He returned India in 1915 and joined the National Congress and soon became one of its greatest leaders. He dominated the Indian politics from 1919 to 1947. This period is rightly called the 'Gandhian Era' in the history of India. He led the national movement during this period, gave it a new turn, character and meaning of a movement.

After getting higher studies, Mahatma Gandhi became a ?

A)

barrister

B)

doctor

C)

engineer

D)

professor of physics

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DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follows:

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was the greatest leader of modem India. He was a great political worker. He was born on October 2, 1869 at Porbandar in Kathiawar. His father, Karamchand Gandhi, was the Diwan of the Kathiawar state. The young Gandhi was an ordinary boy. He was married at the age of thirteen. After passing the matriculation examination in India, he went to England for higher studies and came back as a barrister.

Gandhiji started his public life in Africa where he went as a lawyer to plead the case of a Parsi firm. There he started Satyagraha against the policy of racial discrimination followed by the South African government. He succeeded in his mission there. He returned India in 1915 and joined the National Congress and soon became one of its greatest leaders. He dominated the Indian politics from 1919 to 1947. This period is rightly called the 'Gandhian Era' in the history of India. He led the national movement during this period, gave it a new turn, character and meaning of a movement.

For the first time, where did Mahatma Gandhi start his Satyagraha movement?

A)

China

B)

Britain

C)

India

D)

S. Africa

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DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follows:

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was the greatest leader of modem India. He was a great political worker. He was born on October 2, 1869 at Porbandar in Kathiawar. His father, Karamchand Gandhi, was the Diwan of the Kathiawar state. The young Gandhi was an ordinary boy. He was married at the age of thirteen. After passing the matriculation examination in India, he went to England for higher studies and came back as a barrister.

Gandhiji started his public life in Africa where he went as a lawyer to plead the case of a Parsi firm. There he started Satyagraha against the policy of racial discrimination followed by the South African government. He succeeded in his mission there. He returned India in 1915 and joined the National Congress and soon became one of its greatest leaders. He dominated the Indian politics from 1919 to 1947. This period is rightly called the 'Gandhian Era' in the history of India. He led the national movement during this period, gave it a new turn, character and meaning of a movement.

What do you mean by the term 'racial discrimination'?

A)

to treat people on the basis of their religion

B)

to treat people on the basis of their economic status

C)

to treat people on the basis of their qualification

D)

to treat people on the basis of colour of their skin

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DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follows:

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was the greatest leader of modem India. He was a great political worker. He was born on October 2, 1869 at Porbandar in Kathiawar. His father, Karamchand Gandhi, was the Diwan of the Kathiawar state. The young Gandhi was an ordinary boy. He was married at the age of thirteen. After passing the matriculation examination in India, he went to England for higher studies and came back as a barrister.

Gandhiji started his public life in Africa where he went as a lawyer to plead the case of a Parsi firm. There he started Satyagraha against the policy of racial discrimination followed by the South African government. He succeeded in his mission there. He returned India in 1915 and joined the National Congress and soon became one of its greatest leaders. He dominated the Indian politics from 1919 to 1947. This period is rightly called the 'Gandhian Era' in the history of India. He led the national movement during this period, gave it a new turn, character and meaning of a movement.

Gandhian era is called from the period to

A)

1919, 1947

B)

1930, 1950

C)

1920, 1947

D)

1935, 1955

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DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follows:

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was the greatest leader of modem India. He was a great political worker. He was born on October 2, 1869 at Porbandar in Kathiawar. His father, Karamchand Gandhi, was the Diwan of the Kathiawar state. The young Gandhi was an ordinary boy. He was married at the age of thirteen. After passing the matriculation examination in India, he went to England for higher studies and came back as a barrister.

Gandhiji started his public life in Africa where he went as a lawyer to plead the case of a Parsi firm. There he started Satyagraha against the policy of racial discrimination followed by the South African government. He succeeded in his mission there. He returned India in 1915 and joined the National Congress and soon became one of its greatest leaders. He dominated the Indian politics from 1919 to 1947. This period is rightly called the 'Gandhian Era' in the history of India. He led the national movement during this period, gave it a new turn, character and meaning of a movement.

After spending a long period in Africa, Mahatma Gandhi came to India in

A)

1928

B)

1923

C)

1931

D)

1915

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DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follows:

Early religion of the Aryans was very simple?both to understand and to practice. But gradually, it became quite complex. The inherent truth vanished, giving place to empty rituals in place of the purity of heart and conduct.

Religious practices had become not only complex but also very costly. The introduction of animal sacrifice in the yajnas further alienated the people. They craved for a simple religion devoid of high expenses and animal sacrifice.

Not only this, the early Vedic religion lost its purity and simplicity and common people began to believe in charms, spells and magic. People lost faith in such a religion and yearned for a simple religion.

Sanskrit, the language of the Vedic texts, was now no longer within the comprehension of the common people. Hence a revolt was simmering against the use of Sanskrit and for the adoption of simple language. The simple Varna system had degenerated into a rigid caste system. The high caste Hindus developed hatred for the low caste people, most of whom were branded as Shudras or untouchables who were subjected to abject humiliation, suffering and misery. They were even not allowed to draw water from the public wells or to visit temples.

It was during this period of religious degeneration and social persecution of the common people, that two great teachers, Mahavira Vardhamana and Gautama, the Buddha, preached them the path of love, kindness and piety. They denounced the rigidity of the caste system and condemned the practice of untouchability.

In which language, the Vedic texts were written?

A)

Prakrit

B)

Pali

C)

Sanskrit

D)

Hindi

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DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follows:

Early religion of the Aryans was very simple?both to understand and to practice. But gradually, it became quite complex. The inherent truth vanished, giving place to empty rituals in place of the purity of heart and conduct.

Religious practices had become not only complex but also very costly. The introduction of animal sacrifice in the yajnas further alienated the people. They craved for a simple religion devoid of high expenses and animal sacrifice.

Not only this, the early Vedic religion lost its purity and simplicity and common people began to believe in charms, spells and magic. People lost faith in such a religion and yearned for a simple religion.

Sanskrit, the language of the Vedic texts, was now no longer within the comprehension of the common people. Hence a revolt was simmering against the use of Sanskrit and for the adoption of simple language. The simple Varna system had degenerated into a rigid caste system. The high caste Hindus developed hatred for the low caste people, most of whom were branded as Shudras or untouchables who were subjected to abject humiliation, suffering and misery. They were even not allowed to draw water from the public wells or to visit temples.

It was during this period of religious degeneration and social persecution of the common people, that two great teachers, Mahavira Vardhamana and Gautama, the Buddha, preached them the path of love, kindness and piety. They denounced the rigidity of the caste system and condemned the practice of untouchability.

Why did people become against of Sanskrit?

A)

Common people were not in a position to understand Sanskrit

B)

Books based on Sanskrit were not available

C)

Because kings of different provinces used to oppose Sanskrit as a language

D)

None of the above

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DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follows:

Early religion of the Aryans was very simple?both to understand and to practice. But gradually, it became quite complex. The inherent truth vanished, giving place to empty rituals in place of the purity of heart and conduct.

Religious practices had become not only complex but also very costly. The introduction of animal sacrifice in the yajnas further alienated the people. They craved for a simple religion devoid of high expenses and animal sacrifice.

Not only this, the early Vedic religion lost its purity and simplicity and common people began to believe in charms, spells and magic. People lost faith in such a religion and yearned for a simple religion.

Sanskrit, the language of the Vedic texts, was now no longer within the comprehension of the common people. Hence a revolt was simmering against the use of Sanskrit and for the adoption of simple language. The simple Varna system had degenerated into a rigid caste system. The high caste Hindus developed hatred for the low caste people, most of whom were branded as Shudras or untouchables who were subjected to abject humiliation, suffering and misery. They were even not allowed to draw water from the public wells or to visit temples.

It was during this period of religious degeneration and social persecution of the common people, that two great teachers, Mahavira Vardhamana and Gautama, the Buddha, preached them the path of love, kindness and piety. They denounced the rigidity of the caste system and condemned the practice of untouchability.

What was Varna system?

A)

Equal respect for all religion

B)

Women should be given more and more rights

C)

Religious educational programmes for girls

D)

Under this system treatment of people was based on their community.

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DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follows:

Early religion of the Aryans was very simple?both to understand and to practice. But gradually, it became quite complex. The inherent truth vanished, giving place to empty rituals in place of the purity of heart and conduct.

Religious practices had become not only complex but also very costly. The introduction of animal sacrifice in the yajnas further alienated the people. They craved for a simple religion devoid of high expenses and animal sacrifice.

Not only this, the early Vedic religion lost its purity and simplicity and common people began to believe in charms, spells and magic. People lost faith in such a religion and yearned for a simple religion.

Sanskrit, the language of the Vedic texts, was now no longer within the comprehension of the common people. Hence a revolt was simmering against the use of Sanskrit and for the adoption of simple language. The simple Varna system had degenerated into a rigid caste system. The high caste Hindus developed hatred for the low caste people, most of whom were branded as Shudras or untouchables who were subjected to abject humiliation, suffering and misery. They were even not allowed to draw water from the public wells or to visit temples.

It was during this period of religious degeneration and social persecution of the common people, that two great teachers, Mahavira Vardhamana and Gautama, the Buddha, preached them the path of love, kindness and piety. They denounced the rigidity of the caste system and condemned the practice of untouchability.

The word 'denounce' has been used in the above passage which stands for-

A)

to strongly criticize

B)

the state of being the highest authority

C)

policy of undue interference and attack

D)

A gang of robbers and dacoits

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DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follows:

Early religion of the Aryans was very simple?both to understand and to practice. But gradually, it became quite complex. The inherent truth vanished, giving place to empty rituals in place of the purity of heart and conduct.

Religious practices had become not only complex but also very costly. The introduction of animal sacrifice in the yajnas further alienated the people. They craved for a simple religion devoid of high expenses and animal sacrifice.

Not only this, the early Vedic religion lost its purity and simplicity and common people began to believe in charms, spells and magic. People lost faith in such a religion and yearned for a simple religion.

Sanskrit, the language of the Vedic texts, was now no longer within the comprehension of the common people. Hence a revolt was simmering against the use of Sanskrit and for the adoption of simple language. The simple Varna system had degenerated into a rigid caste system. The high caste Hindus developed hatred for the low caste people, most of whom were branded as Shudras or untouchables who were subjected to abject humiliation, suffering and misery. They were even not allowed to draw water from the public wells or to visit temples.

It was during this period of religious degeneration and social persecution of the common people, that two great teachers, Mahavira Vardhamana and Gautama, the Buddha, preached them the path of love, kindness and piety. They denounced the rigidity of the caste system and condemned the practice of untouchability.

How Shudras were treated during Vedic period?

A)

they had to bear insult throughout their life.

B)

they had to perform yajnas during Vedic Age

C)

It was compulsory for Shudras to get proper education.

D)

None of the above

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DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follows:

Early religion of the Aryans was very simple?both to understand and to practice. But gradually, it became quite complex. The inherent truth vanished, giving place to empty rituals in place of the purity of heart and conduct.

Religious practices had become not only complex but also very costly. The introduction of animal sacrifice in the yajnas further alienated the people. They craved for a simple religion devoid of high expenses and animal sacrifice.

Not only this, the early Vedic religion lost its purity and simplicity and common people began to believe in charms, spells and magic. People lost faith in such a religion and yearned for a simple religion.

Sanskrit, the language of the Vedic texts, was now no longer within the comprehension of the common people. Hence a revolt was simmering against the use of Sanskrit and for the adoption of simple language. The simple Varna system had degenerated into a rigid caste system. The high caste Hindus developed hatred for the low caste people, most of whom were branded as Shudras or untouchables who were subjected to abject humiliation, suffering and misery. They were even not allowed to draw water from the public wells or to visit temples.

It was during this period of religious degeneration and social persecution of the common people, that two great teachers, Mahavira Vardhamana and Gautama, the Buddha, preached them the path of love, kindness and piety. They denounced the rigidity of the caste system and condemned the practice of untouchability.

Practice of 'untouchability' was condemned by-

A)

Babur and Akbar

B)

Mahavira and Gautam Buddha

C)

Brahmanas and Kshatriyas

D)

None of the above

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DIRECTION: Read the poem given below and answer the questions that follow by selecting the most appropriate option.

The evening star rises when

A)

the birds leave their nests

B)

it is midnight

C)

it is dawn

D)

the sun descends in the west

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DIRECTION: Read the poem given below and answer the questions that follow by selecting the most appropriate option.

DIRECTION: Read the poem given below and answer the questions that follow by selecting the most appropriate option.

Here, 'bower' represents

A)

a potted plant

B)

a frame that supports climbing plants

C)

a bouquet of flowers

D)

a flower vase

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33)

The poet compares moon to

A)

a flower

B)

a bird in the nest

C)

An evening star

D)

an angel

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34)

DIRECTION: Read the poem given below and answer the questions that follow by selecting the most appropriate option.

The angels come down on earth to

A)

spread moon light

B)

give blessing and joy

C)

make people, dance and have fun

D)

take blessing and joy

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35)

DIRECTION: Read the poem given below and answer the questions that follow by selecting the most appropriate option.

Birds nest described as 'thoughtless' because

A)

the angels are blessing the birds to be happy

B)

the birds are covered in the warmth of their nest

C)

it is made without any thought

D)

the occupants are asleep without any care

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36)

DIRECTIONS: Read the following poem carefully and choose the correct option to answer the questions that follow.

How did the proud man help the poet when he was in deep distresses'?

A)

He gave him jewels

B)

He took him home

C)

He gave some money

D)

He pitied the poet.

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37)

DIRECTIONS: Read the following poem carefully and choose the correct option to answer the questions that follow.

What was it he did not give the poet?

A)

money

B)

gold

C)

food

D)

sympathy

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38)

DIRECTIONS: Read the following poem carefully and choose the correct option to answer the questions that follow.

How did the poor man take care of the poet?

A)

The poor man gave him some money and food

B)

The poor man gave gold and kind words

C)

The poor man gave food to the poet and took care of him day and night

D)

He took the poet home and bound his head which was hurt.

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39)

DIRECTIONS: Read the following poem carefully and choose the correct option to answer the questions that follow.

Which of the following statements is not true?

A)

The poet repaid his debt to the proud man by taking him.

B)

The poor man blessed the charity of the poet.

C)

The poor man gave food to the poet and took care of him day and night.

D)

He took the poet home and bound his head which was hurt

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40)

DIRECTIONS: Read the following poem carefully and choose the correct option to answer the questions that follow.

Which word in the poem means "giving money to a person who is in need"?

A)

charity

B)

sympathy

C)

kindness

D)

distress

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41)

DIRECTIONS: Read the following poem carefully and choose the correct option to answer the questions that follow.

What does the speaker of the poem say the grass does with sunshine?

A)

holds it in its lap

B)

threads it all night

C)

stirs it

D)

bows to it

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42)

DIRECTIONS: Read the following poem carefully and choose the correct option to answer the questions that follow.

What does the grass do at night?

A)

entertain the bees

B)

hold the sunshine in its lap

C)

thread the dews like pearls

D)

bow to everything

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43)

DIRECTIONS: Read the following poem carefully and choose the correct option to answer the questions that follow.

What do the breezes bring to the grasses?

A)

thread

B)

pearls

C)

pretty tunes

D)

bees to entertain

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44)

DIRECTIONS: Read the following poem carefully and choose the correct option to answer the questions that follow.

Why does the speaker say she wants to be the hay (or grass)?

A)

It has so little to do.

B)

It is a simple green colour.

C)

It can dream.

D)

It smells divine.

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45)

DIRECTIONS: Read the following poem carefully and choose the correct option to answer the questions that follow.

Which is the best summary of this poem?

A)

The green grass has a lot to do.

B)

The grass does few things, so the poet wishes she were the grass (the hay).

C)

When the grass (the hay) dies, it has a wonderful smell like spices or pines.

D)

Hay dreams each day away, and so does the poet.

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46)

DIRECTIONS: Read the following poem carefully and choose the correct option to answer the questions that follow.

To what does the speaker compare the odor of dead grasses?

A)

sunshine

B)

butterflies

C)

spheres of simple green

D)

spices gone to sleep

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47)

DIRECTIONS: Read the following poem carefully and choose the correct option to answer the questions that follow.

Why does the speaker probably compare the dews to pearls?

A)

because both are small and round

B)

because both can be found in barns

C)

because both can be worn

D)

because both are green

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48)

DIRECTIONS: Read the following poem carefully and choose the correct option to answer the questions that follow.

Why does the speaker probably wish she were the hay?

A)

She is a duchess.

B)

She likes the smell of grass.

C)

She has many things to do.

D)

She had a dream about the grass.

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49)

DIRECTIONS: Read the following poem carefully and choose the correct option to answer the questions that follow.

The speaker writes that the grasses stir in the breezes. What is the meaning of stir here?

A)

"to mix"

B)

"to move"

C)

"to make a lot of noise"

D)

"to notice"

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50)

DIRECTIONS: Read the following poem carefully and choose the correct option to answer the questions that follow.

What is the main reason that Dickinson wrote this poem?

A)

to teach readers facts about grass

B)

to persuade readers to think about grass

C)

to explain what happens to grass when it dies

D)

to entertain readers with her thoughts about grass

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51)

DIRECTIONS: Read the following poem carefully and choose the correct option to answer the questions that follow.

What tells you that this is a poem?

A)

It is about grass.

B)

It has a title.

C)

It has some rhyming lines.

D)

It has end punctuation.

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52)

DIRECTIONS: Read the following poem carefully and choose the correct option to answer the questions that follow.

How many stanzas are in this poem?

A)

4

B)

5

C)

20

D)

22

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53)

DIRECTION: Read the following passages below and choose the correct answers from the options.

For fourteen and half months I lived in my little cell or room in Dehradun jail, and I began to feel as if I was almost a part of it. I was familiar with every bit of it, I knew every mark and dent on the whitewashed walls and on the uneven floors and on the ceiling with the moth eaten rafters. In the little yard outside I greeted little tufts of grass and odd bits of stone as old friends. I was not alone in my cell, for several colonies of wasp and hornets lived there, and many lizards found the home behind the rafters, emerging in the evening in the search of prey.

Which of the following explains best the sentence in the passage "I was almost a part of it"?

A)

I was not alone in the cell

B)

I was familiar with every bit of the cell

C)

I greeted little tufts of grass like old friends.

D)

I felt quite at home in the cell

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54)

DIRECTION: Read the following passages below and choose the correct answers from the options.

For fourteen and half months I lived in my little cell or room in Dehradun jail, and I began to feel as if I was almost a part of it. I was familiar with every bit of it, I knew every mark and dent on the whitewashed walls and on the uneven floors and on the ceiling with the moth eaten rafters. In the little yard outside I greeted little tufts of grass and odd bits of stone as old friends. I was not alone in my cell, for several colonies of wasp and hornets lived there, and many lizards found the home behind the rafters, emerging in the evening in the search of prey.

The passage attempts to describe:

A)

The general conditions of the country's jail

B)

The prisoner's capacity to notice the minute details of his surroundings

C)

The prisoner's conscious efforts to overcome the loneliness

D)

The prisoner's ability to live happily with other creatures

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55)

DIRECTION: Read the following passages below and choose the correct answers from the options.

For fourteen and half months I lived in my little cell or room in Dehradun jail, and I began to feel as if I was almost a part of it. I was familiar with every bit of it, I knew every mark and dent on the whitewashed walls and on the uneven floors and on the ceiling with the moth eaten rafters. In the little yard outside I greeted little tufts of grass and odd bits of stone as old friends. I was not alone in my cell, for several colonies of wasp and hornets lived there, and many lizards found the home behind the rafters, emerging in the evening in the search of prey.

The author of the passage seems to suggest that

A)

It is possible to adjust oneself to uncongenial surroundings.

B)

The conditions in Indian prisons are not bad

C)

It is not difficult to spend one's time in prison

D)

There is a need to improve the conditions in our jails.

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56)

DIRECTION: Read the following passages below and choose the correct answers from the options.

We started pitching the highest camp that has been ever made. Everything took five times as long as it would have taken in the place where there was enough air to breathe; but at last we got tent up, and when we crawled in, it was not too bad. There was only a light wind and inside it was not too cold for us to take off our gloves. At night most climbers take off their boots; but I prefer to keep them on. Hilary, on the other hand took his off and lain them next to his sleeping bag.

What does the expression "pitching the highest camp" imply?

A)

They reached the summit of the highest mountain in the world.

B)

Those who climbed that far earlier did not pitch any camp.

C)

So far nobody climbed that high.

D)

They were too many climbers and needed to pitch a big camp

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57)

DIRECTION: Read the following passages below and choose the correct answers from the options.

We started pitching the highest camp that has been ever made. Everything took five times as long as it would have taken in the place where there was enough air to breathe; but at last we got tent up, and when we crawled in, it was not too bad. There was only a light wind and inside it was not too cold for us to take off our gloves. At night most climbers take off their boots; but I prefer to keep them on. Hilary, on the other hand took his off and lain them next to his sleeping bag.

They took a long time to finish the work because:

A)

They were very tired.

B)

There was not enough air to breathe

C)

It was very cold

D)

It was very dark

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58)

DIRECTION: Read the following passages below and choose the correct answers from the options.

We started pitching the highest camp that has been ever made. Everything took five times as long as it would have taken in the place where there was enough air to breathe; but at last we got tent up, and when we crawled in, it was not too bad. There was only a light wind and inside it was not too cold for us to take off our gloves. At night most climbers take off their boots; but I prefer to keep them on. Hilary, on the other hand took his off and lain them next to his sleeping bag.

When they crawled into the tent

A)

They took off their gloves because it was not very cold

B)

They could not take off their gloves because it was very cold.

C)

They took of their gloves though it was very cold.

D)

They did not take off their gloves though it was not very cold.

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59)

DIRECTION: Read the following passages below and choose the correct answers from the options.

A local man, staying on the top of the floor of an old wooden house, was awakened at midnight by fire. Losing his way in the smoke-filled passage, he missed the stairway and went into another room. He picked a bundle to protect his face from fire and immediately fell through the floor below where he managed to escape through a clear doorway. The "bundle" proved to be the baby of the Mayor's wife. The "hero" was congratulated.

The man went to another room because

A)

He did not know where the stairway was

B)

The passage was full of smoke

C)

He was extremely nervous

D)

He stumbled on bundle

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60)

DIRECTION: Read the following passages below and choose the correct answers from the options.

A local man, staying on the top of the floor of an old wooden house, was awakened at midnight by fire. Losing his way in the smoke-filled passage, he missed the stairway and went into another room. He picked a bundle to protect his face from fire and immediately fell through the floor below where he managed to escape through a clear doorway. The "bundle" proved to be the baby of the Mayor's wife. The "hero" was congratulated.

The man was called hero because he

A)

Expressed his willingness to risk his life to save others

B)

Managed to escape from fire

C)

Showed great courage in fighting the fire.

D)

Saved a life

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61)

DIRECTION: Read the following passages below and choose the correct answers from the options.

There is a famous expression in English: "Stop the world, I want to get off!" This expression refers to a feeling of panic, or stress, that makes a person want to stop whatever they are doing, try to relax, and become calm again. 'Stress' means pressure or tension. It is one of the most common causes of health problems in modern life. Too much stress results in physical, emotional, and mental health problems.

There are numerous physical effects of stress. Stress can affect the heart. It can increase the pulse rate, make the heart miss beats, and can cause high blood pressure. Stress can affect the respiratory system. It can lead to asthma. It can cause a person to breathe too fast, resulting in a loss of important carbon dioxide. Stress can affect the stomach. It can cause stomach aches and problems digesting food. These are only a few examples of the wide range of illnesses and symptoms resulting from stress.

Emotions are also easily affected by stress. People suffering from stress often feel anxious. They may have panic attacks. They may feel tired all the time. When people are under stress, they often overreact to little problems. For example, a normally gentle parent under a lot of stress at work may yell at a child for dropping a glass of juice. Stress can make people angry, moody, or nervous.

Long-term stress can lead to a variety of serious mental illnesses. Depression, an extreme feeling of sadness and hopelessness, can be the result of continued and increasing stress. Alcoholism and other addictions often develop as a result of overuse of alcohol or drugs to try to relieve stress. Eating disorders, such as anorexia, are sometimes caused by stress and are often made worse by stress. If stress is allowed to continue, then one's mental health is put at risk.

It is obvious that stress is a serious problem. It attacks the body. It affects the emotions. Untreated, it may eventually result in mental illness. Stress has a great influence on the health and well-being of our bodies, our feelings, and our minds. So, reduce stress: stop the world and rest for a while.

Which of the following is not a common problem caused by stress?

A)

physical problems

B)

anecdotal problems

C)

mental problems

D)

emotional problems

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62)

DIRECTION: Read the following passages below and choose the correct answers from the options.

There is a famous expression in English: "Stop the world, I want to get off!" This expression refers to a feeling of panic, or stress, that makes a person want to stop whatever they are doing, try to relax, and become calm again. 'Stress' means pressure or tension. It is one of the most common causes of health problems in modern life. Too much stress results in physical, emotional, and mental health problems.

There are numerous physical effects of stress. Stress can affect the heart. It can increase the pulse rate, make the heart miss beats, and can cause high blood pressure. Stress can affect the respiratory system. It can lead to asthma. It can cause a person to breathe too fast, resulting in a loss of important carbon dioxide. Stress can affect the stomach. It can cause stomach aches and problems digesting food. These are only a few examples of the wide range of illnesses and symptoms resulting from stress.

Emotions are also easily affected by stress. People suffering from stress often feel anxious. They may have panic attacks. They may feel tired all the time. When people are under stress, they often overreact to little problems. For example, a normally gentle parent under a lot of stress at work may yell at a child for dropping a glass of juice. Stress can make people angry, moody, or nervous.

Long-term stress can lead to a variety of serious mental illnesses. Depression, an extreme feeling of sadness and hopelessness, can be the result of continued and increasing stress. Alcoholism and other addictions often develop as a result of overuse of alcohol or drugs to try to relieve stress. Eating disorders, such as anorexia, are sometimes caused by stress and are often made worse by stress. If stress is allowed to continue, then one's mental health is put at risk.

It is obvious that stress is a serious problem. It attacks the body. It affects the emotions. Untreated, it may eventually result in mental illness. Stress has a great influence on the health and well-being of our bodies, our feelings, and our minds. So, reduce stress: stop the world and rest for a while.

According to the passage, which of the following parts of the body does not have physical problems caused by stress?

A)

the arms

B)

the stomach

C)

the lungs

D)

the heart

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63)

DIRECTION: Read the following passages below and choose the correct answers from the options.

There is a famous expression in English: "Stop the world, I want to get off!" This expression refers to a feeling of panic, or stress, that makes a person want to stop whatever they are doing, try to relax, and become calm again. 'Stress' means pressure or tension. It is one of the most common causes of health problems in modern life. Too much stress results in physical, emotional, and mental health problems.

There are numerous physical effects of stress. Stress can affect the heart. It can increase the pulse rate, make the heart miss beats, and can cause high blood pressure. Stress can affect the respiratory system. It can lead to asthma. It can cause a person to breathe too fast, resulting in a loss of important carbon dioxide. Stress can affect the stomach. It can cause stomach aches and problems digesting food. These are only a few examples of the wide range of illnesses and symptoms resulting from stress.

Emotions are also easily affected by stress. People suffering from stress often feel anxious. They may have panic attacks. They may feel tired all the time. When people are under stress, they often overreact to little problems. For example, a normally gentle parent under a lot of stress at work may yell at a child for dropping a glass of juice. Stress can make people angry, moody, or nervous.

Long-term stress can lead to a variety of serious mental illnesses. Depression, an extreme feeling of sadness and hopelessness, can be the result of continued and increasing stress. Alcoholism and other addictions often develop as a result of overuse of alcohol or drugs to try to relieve stress. Eating disorders, such as anorexia, are sometimes caused by stress and are often made worse by stress. If stress is allowed to continue, then one's mental health is put at risk.

It is obvious that stress is a serious problem. It attacks the body. It affects the emotions. Untreated, it may eventually result in mental illness. Stress has a great influence on the health and well-being of our bodies, our feelings, and our minds. So, reduce stress: stop the world and rest for a while.

Which of the following shows show stress can affect the emotions?

A)

it can make people feel nervous

B)

it can cause panic attacks

C)

it can make people feel angry

D)

all of the above

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64)

DIRECTION: Read the following passages below and choose the correct answers from the options.

There is a famous expression in English: "Stop the world, I want to get off!" This expression refers to a feeling of panic, or stress, that makes a person want to stop whatever they are doing, try to relax, and become calm again. 'Stress' means pressure or tension. It is one of the most common causes of health problems in modern life. Too much stress results in physical, emotional, and mental health problems.

There are numerous physical effects of stress. Stress can affect the heart. It can increase the pulse rate, make the heart miss beats, and can cause high blood pressure. Stress can affect the respiratory system. It can lead to asthma. It can cause a person to breathe too fast, resulting in a loss of important carbon dioxide. Stress can affect the stomach. It can cause stomach aches and problems digesting food. These are only a few examples of the wide range of illnesses and symptoms resulting from stress.

Emotions are also easily affected by stress. People suffering from stress often feel anxious. They may have panic attacks. They may feel tired all the time. When people are under stress, they often overreact to little problems. For example, a normally gentle parent under a lot of stress at work may yell at a child for dropping a glass of juice. Stress can make people angry, moody, or nervous.

Long-term stress can lead to a variety of serious mental illnesses. Depression, an extreme feeling of sadness and hopelessness, can be the result of continued and increasing stress. Alcoholism and other addictions often develop as a result of overuse of alcohol or drugs to try to relieve stress. Eating disorders, such as anorexia, are sometimes caused by stress and are often made worse by stress. If stress is allowed to continue, then one's mental health is put at risk.

It is obvious that stress is a serious problem. It attacks the body. It affects the emotions. Untreated, it may eventually result in mental illness. Stress has a great influence on the health and well-being of our bodies, our feelings, and our minds. So, reduce stress: stop the world and rest for a while.

Which of the following cannot result from long- term stress?

A)

anger

B)

depression

C)

alcoholism

D)

whimsy

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65)

DIRECTION: Read the following passages below and choose the correct answers from the options.