Passage 1
Read the following passage and answer the questions from 41 to 45.Analyse the options and Give the answer.
Public transportation is important to cities. Indeed, many cities consider their local trains and bus lines their lifeline. While public transportation systems have developed to a large extent in the past decades, it’s true that nearly every city in India could make their public transportation better. Using buses or trains more leads to Jess pollution and fewer traffic jams. Building new transportation facilities and buying new transportation equipment also creates jobs. This helps the overall economy.
But projects to improve public transportation can be hard to carry out. Buying land for new train lines in a crowded city can cost a lot. Building new lines may also force people out of their homes and businesses. In this situation, people sometimes try to stop new projects even if they are good for the city as a whole. Cities should try to make their public transportation better, but they need to plan improvements carefully.
Why do people sometimes try to stop new public transportation projects?
A. Because they are not worried about air pollution.
B. Because they don’t want to live in the city.
C. Because they are afraid, they will lose their homes.
D. Because they would rather ride trains than buses.
The article says all of the following,things. Which one is an opinion?
A. That cities should try to fix their transportation.
B. That building new transportation facilities creates jobs.
C. That people sometimes try to stop new transportation projects.
D. That more use of trains and buses leads to fewer traffic jams.
43. According to the article, what is one good thing about riding trains and buses?
A. Riding them costs more than using a car.
B. Riding them leads to Jess air pollution.
C. People like riding them.
D. People can ride them to other cities.
44. What improves economy of a city?
A. Cities that don’t have public transportation.
B. Having less traffic
C. Creating more job opportunites by improving public transport systems. ‘
D. Having less pollution in a city.
45. Why is improving public transporting system hard to carry out?
A. Lack of interest in improving public transport system.
B. Public protest to maintain the traditional city as such.
C. People do not want to work on public transport projects.
D. Increased land cost poses a challenge.
Here are the answers to the questions based on the given passage:
41. Why do people sometimes try to stop new public transportation projects?
Answer: C. Because they are afraid they will lose their homes.
- The passage states that building new lines may force people out of their homes and businesses, leading to opposition.
42. The article says all of the following things. Which one is an opinion?
Answer: A. That cities should try to fix their transportation.
- This is a suggestion (opinion), while the other options are factual statements from the passage.
43. According to the article, what is one good thing about riding trains and buses?
Answer: B. Riding them leads to less air pollution.
- The passage mentions that increased use of buses and trains reduces pollution.
44. What improves the economy of a city?
Answer: C. Creating more job opportunities by improving public transport systems.
- The passage states that building new transportation facilities and buying equipment creates jobs, helping the economy.
45. Why is improving public transportation systems hard to carry out?
Answer: D. Increased land cost poses a challenge.
- The passage mentions that buying land for new train lines in crowded cities can be very expensive, making improvements difficult.
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Passage 2
Read the following passage and answer the questions from 46 to 50 from the options given below.
Changing Climate, Changing Lives: India Faces the Heat India's weather is changing in dangerous ways. It's getting hotter, making heat waves more common and intense. This extreme heat is destroying crops. Water sources are also drying up. The monsoon rains have become unpredictable, leading to floods or droughts. This makes it hard for farmers to grow food, hurting both rural and urban communities. Rising seas threaten coastal areas, and melting glaciers in the Himalayas could affect the water supply for millions across the country. Stronger storms and cyclones are becoming more frequent. They cause damage and force people to leave their homes. The Government is taking action by promoting cleaner energy sources like solar and wind power as well as encouraging sustainable farming practices. They are also helping farmers find ways to protect their crops. But everyone needs to help. People can change their habits to support a healthy environment; businesses must also find ways to cut down on pollution.
46. Choose evidence from the text to support this statement: the Government is taking steps to address problems caused by climate change.
A. Cleaner energy sources like solar and wind are becoming more popular.
B. Farmers are switching to other professions so that they can earn more.
C. People facing water scarcity are being moved to other cities and towns.
D. People in coastal areas are being given resources to protect their homes.
47. Who is the most likely audience for this passage?
A. Young children
B. People living in the Himalayan region
C. Scientists and researchers
D. General public interested in the environment
48. According to the passage, what is most strongly affected by melting glaciers in the Himalayas?
A. Monsoon rains
B. Heat waves
C. Water supply
D. Cyclones
49. According to the passage, how does climate change affect agriculture in India?
A. It leads to longer monsoon seasons.
B. It makes crops grow faster.
C. It causes both floods and droughts.
D. It makes sustainable farming more expensive.
50. Choose a statement that is true as per the passage.
A. Climate change is a problem faced only by farmers and businesses.
B. ad the government can solve the problems caused by climate change.
C. India’s changing Weather is mostly affecting cities and towns.
D. People and businesses need to find ways to support a healthy environment.
Here are the answers to questions 46 to 50 based on the given passage:
46. Choose evidence from the text to support this statement: the Government is taking steps to address problems caused by climate change.
Answer: A. Cleaner energy sources like solar and wind are becoming more popular.
- The passage explicitly states: "The Government is taking action by promoting cleaner energy sources like solar and wind power as well as encouraging sustainable farming practices."
47. Who is the most likely audience for this passage?
Answer: D. General public interested in the environment
The passage provides a broad overview of climate change impacts in India without using highly technical language, making it suitable for the general public rather than just scientists, children, or a specific regional group.
48. According to the passage, what is most strongly affected by melting glaciers in the Himalayas?
Answer: C. Water supply
The text states: "melting glaciers in the Himalayas could affect the water supply for millions across the country."
49. According to the passage, how does climate change affect agriculture in India?
Answer: C. It causes both floods and droughts.
- The passage mentions: *"The monsoon rains have become unpredictable, leading to floods or droughts. This makes it hard for farmers to grow food."
50. Choose a statement that is true as per the passage.
Answer: D. People and businesses need to find ways to support a healthy environment.
- The passage emphasizes collective responsibility: "But everyone needs to help. People can change their habits to support a healthy environment; businesses must also find ways to cut down on pollution."*
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