CEP CLASS 6 ENGLISH SOLVED

English Comprehension Quiz - Questions 73 to 90

Read the given passages/poster and answer the questions that follow.

Passage 1: The Mahabharata

The Mahabharata is a story about the Pandavas and the Kauravas and the great war that they fought for the throne of Hastinapur. King Pandu was the king of Hastinapur. He was a brave man and a wise ruler. The kingdom became rich under him, but he did not rule for many years. When he died, his eldest son was too young to rule. So Dhritarashtra, who was Pandu's brother, became the king. Dhritarashtra was blind. He had a hundred sons, who were known as the Kauravas. The five sons of Pandu were known as the Pandavas. They were - Yudhisthir, Bheem, Arjun, Nakul and Sahadev. Yudhisthir, known as Dharamputra, was very wise. Bheem was very strong. Arjun was a great warrior. Nakul and Sahadev were twins. Duryodhana was the eldest of the Kauravas. The Pandavas and the Kauravas grew up together in the palace at Hastinapur. They played and studied together. They were cousins who disliked each other from the beginning and the rivalry between them intensified as they grew older. The Pandavas were the rightful heirs to the throne of Hastinapur, not the Kauravas.

Q73. Why do you think Dhritarashtra was made the king instead of Pandu's son?

1. Dhritarashtra was stronger. 2. Pandu's son was too young to rule. 3. The Kauravas wanted power. 4. Dhritarashtra was the eldest in the family.

Q74. What was unique about Dhritarashtra?

1. He was very young. 2. He was blind. 3. He was very strong. 4. He was a warrior.

Q75. The Pandavas and the Kauravas disliked each other from childhood, what happened when they grew up?

1. They shared the throne peacefully. 2. They avoided each other and lived separately. 3. They fought for power and rule. 4. They forgave each other and became friends.

Q76. What was the main reason for the rivalry between the Pandavas and the Kauravas?

1. Difference in education 2. Dislike since childhood 3. Struggle for the throne of Hastinapur 4. Dhritarashtra's blindness

Q77. From the description of the Pandavas, what can we conclude about them as a group?

1. They were ordinary princes with no special qualities. 2. They were wise, strong, and skilled warriors. 3. They often relied on others for guidance. 4. They were weaker than the Kauravas.

Q78. Which statement best sums up the passage?

1. The story of a palace filled with cousins who always loved each other. 2. The beginning of the rivalry between Pandavas and Kauravas. 3. The heroic deeds of Arjun. 4. How Dhritarashtra became king despite his blindness.

Passage 2: Thomas Edison

At sixteen years of age, Thomas Edison found himself alone. He wandered for several years from town to town and from job to job. He was often hungry and usually poor but always full of ideas. Some of his ideas led him into trouble, but he never despaired. He spent all his earnings on books, tools and chemicals and he longed for the day when he would have his own laboratory and time to experiment with his ideas that seethed in his brain. When he was twenty two, his vision came true. He invented a telegraphic printer and put it up for sale. He expected to sell it for a fairly large amount of money, but he was utterly amazed at the offer he received. It was forty thousand dollars! He could hardly believe it. Forty thousand dollars! Now he could start doing the big things. So he bought small laboratory machinery and chemicals. Essentially in a short span of time the laboratory proved to be too small. For Edison the basic target was to simply pour inventions out into the world and soon he employed a staff of two hundred and fifty men to help him. He improved the telegraph, typewriter and the telephone. Edison's experiments with the telephone and the telegraph led to his invention of the phonograph in 1877.

Q79. Why did Edison spend all his money on books, tools, and chemicals?

1. He wanted to become rich quickly. 2. He was preparing himself for future inventions. 3. He was forced to buy them by his employers. 4. He planned to start a workshop with these items.

Q80. If Edison had not received forty thousand dollars for his telegraphic printer, what might have happened?

1. He might have delayed his inventions for years. 2. He might have struggled longer before setting up a laboratory. 3. He would have chosen to become a teacher. 4. He might have taken a different path in science.

Q81. When Edison first received the money for his invention, what is the most likely reaction?

1. Edison stayed calm and showed no interest. 2. Edison was surprised and excited, planning to build his laboratory. 3. Edison refused the money because it was too much. 4. Edison gave the money away to his friends.

Q82. What was the turning point in Edison's life that helped him start big experiments?

1. His wandering from town to town. 2. His habit of reading books. 3. Selling his telegraphic printer for forty thousand dollars. 4. His friendship with other inventors.

Q83. What do Edison's early years show about his character?

1. He gave up easily when faced with difficulties. 2. He valued money more than learning. 3. He was determined, curious, and never lost hope. 4. He became successful only because of luck.

Q84. Which of the following best summarizes the passage?

1. Edison became rich overnight by selling his invention. 2. Edison's determination and hard work turned him into a great inventor. 3. Edison wasted money on chemicals and tools in his youth. 4. Edison's youth was full of hunger and poverty

Poster: DONATE YOUR EYES

BRING LIGHT IN THE DARK WORLD OF THE BLIND

DONATE YOUR EYES

• Corneal blindness can be cured only by corneal grafting from donated eyes.
• Eye donation does not disfigure the face.
• Anyone can donate eyes.

HELP!

• Pledge your eyes
• Obtain family's consent
• Inform nearest Eye bank
• Motivate family & friends

Issued by NATIONAL PROGRAMME FOR CONTROL OF BLINDNESS
Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi
National Fortnight on Eye Donation 25th August to 8th September, 20XX

Q85. Why do you think the poster emphasizes "taking a pledge" for eye donation?

1. To make it a rule you must follow 2. To show that each person promises seriously and understands the importance 3. To advertise eye banks 4. To convince people to visit hospitals for check-ups

Q86. If someone wants to help cure corneal blindness in the community, which action would be most effective?

1. Donate eyes after death 2. Encourage friends and family to pledge for eye donation 3. Inform the nearest Eye Bank 4. All of the above

Q87. Visualize the steps of eye donation mentioned in the poster. Which sequence is correct?

1. Take pledge → inform Eye Bank → obtain family consent 2. Obtain family consent → take pledge → inform Eye Bank 3. Take pledge → obtain family consent → inform Eye Bank 4. Inform Eye Bank → take pledge → obtain family consent

Q88. What is the main purpose of the poster?

1. To encourage people to pledge and donate their eyes 2. To promote hospitals and clinics 3. To explain how cornea transplants are done 4. To advertise health insurance plans

Q89. Which statement best summarizes the rules for who can donate eyes?

1. Only men and young people can donate 2. Only women can donate 3. People of any age and gender can donate 4. Only older people can donate

Q90. What essential conclusion can be drawn about corneal blindness?

1. It can be cured through cornea grafting. 2. It cannot be treated under any circumstances. 3. It requires a heart or skin transplant. 4. It is passed down from parents to children.

Answer Key

Q73. Dhritarashtra became king because: 2. Pandu's son was too young to rule.

Q74. Unique about Dhritarashtra: 2. He was blind.

Q75. What happened when Pandavas and Kauravas grew up: 3. They fought for power and rule.

Q76. Main reason for rivalry: 3. Struggle for the throne of Hastinapur

Q77. Conclusion about Pandavas: 2. They were wise, strong, and skilled warriors.

Q78. Best summary of the Mahabharata passage: 2. The beginning of the rivalry between Pandavas and Kauravas.

Q79. Why Edison spent money on books, etc.: 2. He was preparing himself for future inventions.

Q80. If Edison didn't get $40,000: 2. He might have struggled longer before setting up a laboratory.

Q81. Edison's reaction to the money: 2. Edison was surprised and excited, planning to build his laboratory.

Q82. Turning point in Edison's life: 3. Selling his telegraphic printer for forty thousand dollars.

Q83. Edison's early years character: 3. He was determined, curious, and never lost hope.

Q84. Best summary of Edison passage: 2. Edison's determination and hard work turned him into a great inventor.

Q85. Why poster emphasizes "taking a pledge": 2. To show that each person promises seriously and understands the importance

Q86. Most effective action to help cure blindness: 4. All of the above

Q87. Correct sequence of eye donation steps: 3. Take pledge → obtain family consent → inform Eye Bank

Q88. Main purpose of the poster: 1. To encourage people to pledge and donate their eyes

Q89. Rules for who can donate eyes: 3. People of any age and gender can donate

Q90. Essential conclusion about corneal blindness: 1. It can be cured through cornea grafting.