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iOEL - VIII (SilverZone) Olympiad (Class - 10)

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Directions: Below given is a sentence in four parts. One of the parts contains a grammatical error. Find the part.

  1. Having received

  2. your present this evening,

  3. I am writing to

  4. thank you for the same.

  5. No Error


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

There is no error in this sentence.

Directions: Below given is a sentence in four parts. One of the parts contains a grammatical error. Find the part.

  1. I discussed about

  2. my problem thoroughly

  3. with the doctor to

  4. get effective treatment.

  5. No Error


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

‘About’ is not needed in the sentence.

Directions: Give the synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.

His frugality is the main reason for his strong financial position today.

  1. Hard work

  2. Dedication

  3. Thriftiness

  4. Motivation

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Frugality' means quality of being economical. Thriftiness means economic management. Hence, option 3 is a synonym.

Directions: Below given is a sentence in four parts. One of the parts contains a grammatical error. Find the part.

  1. He is working

  2. in this

  3. organisation for the

  4. past seven years.

  5. No Error


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It is case of the present perfect continuous tense. Hence, it should be 'he has been' in place of ‘he is’.

Directions: Below given is a sentence in four parts. One of the parts contains a grammatical error. Find the part.

  1. Rohit asked me

  2. why did I call

  3. him a liar

  4. the other day.

  5. No Error


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Use of 'did' is incorrect as the sentence is in indirect form of speech and is not an interrogative sentence. It should be 'why I called'.

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the sentence.

She is a little shy and doesn’t ______ with people easily.

  1. get off

  2. get in

  3. get for

  4. get on

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

‘Get on’ means to have good relationship. Hence, it gives meaning to the sentence.

Directions: Give the synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.

He was warned about the difficulties that he could face during his voyage, but he continued with vigour.

  1. Optimism

  2. Enthusiasm

  3. Rigidity

  4. Exhaustion

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Vigour' means effort, energy, and enthusiasm. Hence, option 2 is a synonym.

Which one of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

  1. I had visited the Taj last weekend with my family.

  2. I was visit the Taj last weekend with my family.

  3. I visited the Taj last weekend with my family.

  4. I am visiting the Taj last weekend with my family.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

As the sentence is in past tense, hence past form of the verb is required.

Directions: Give the synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.

His contribution to the organisation is lauded in the annual function.

  1. Understated

  2. Concluded

  3. Praised

  4. Undermined

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Lauded' means 'praised'. Hence, it is a synonym.

Which one of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

  1. The new science teacher in my school is admired by every students.

  2. The new science teacher in my school is admire by every students.

  3. The new science teacher in my school is admiring by all students.

  4. The new science teacher in my school is admired by every student.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

As 'every' is singular, use of 'student' is correct. Moreover, it being a passive sentence, use of third form of the verb 'admired' is appropriate.

Which one of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

  1. My father's train will depart in 5.00 pm.

  2. My father's train will be departed at 5.00 pm.

  3. My father's train will be departed in 5.00 pm.

  4. My father's train will depart at 5.00 pm.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The sentence makes sense in future indefinite tense, so the use of first form of the verb 'depart', and for time, the use of preposition 'at' is correct.

Which one of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

  1. I did not saw any cake in the kitchen yesterday.

  2. I did not see any cake in the kitchen yesterday.

  3. I do not saw any cake in the kithcen yesterday.

  4. I did not seen any cake in the kitchen yesterday.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

As the sentence is in past tense, the use of second form of the verb 'did' is correct. Moreover, the first form the verb 'see' is correct as second form 'did' has already been used in the sentence.

Directions: Give the one word substitution of the sentence/phrase given below.

A large number of insects moving together

  1. Herd

  2. Crawl

  3. Swarm

  4. Tribe

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A group of large number of insects is called a 'swarm'.

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the sentence.

His boss _______ the meeting due to some obvious reasons.

  1. called in

  2. called out

  3. called of

  4. called off

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Option 4 means to cancel. Hence, it perfectly fits the context.

Directions: Give the one word substitution of the sentence/phrase given below.

Soldiers who fight on horseback

  1. Regiment

  2. Brigade

  3. Cavalry

  4. Battalion

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The part of a military force composed of troops that serve on horseback is called 'cavalry'.

Directions: Give the one word substitution of the sentence/phrase given below.

Remedy of all diseases

  1. Panacea

  2. Cure

  3. Bane

  4. Venom

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Remedy that can cure all diseases is called 'panacea'.

Directions: Give the one word substitution of the sentence/phrase given below.

A person who is devoted to the pleasure of eating and drinking

  1. Glutton

  2. Chef

  3. Overeating

  4. Gourmet

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Glutton' is a person who eats and drinks excessively or voraciously.

Directions: Choose the sentence containing verb form of ‘advice’.

  1. I will act as you advise.

  2. He always seeks the advice of the elders.

  3. It was a foolish advice by his friends.

  4. She never followed anyone's advice.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Option 1 is correct as 'advise' is a verb and it is used as an intransitive verb in the sentence.

Directions: Choose the sentence containing noun form of ‘fall’.

  1. The flowers fall down when they are dry.

  2. The organisation witnessed a huge fall in profit.

  3. Dew drops fall as pearls from the trees.

  4. The fall crops are ready to be harvested now.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Fall' is used as a noun in the sentence with main verb 'witnessed'.

Directions: Choose the sentence containing verb form of ‘refund’.

  1. If the product is out of stock, you will receive a full refund, no questions asked.

  2. This shop has no refund policy.

  3. The storekeeper always refunds my money if I dislike the product.

  4. It was a refund not an exchange.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Refund' is used as a verb in option 3.

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the sentence.

Western dresses do not _______ me.

  1. appeal for

  2. appeal by

  3. appeal to

  4. appeal of

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It means to be attractive or interesting. Hence, it fits the context.

Directions: Give the synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.

For any help in that office, you should look for a small and corpulent guy.

  1. Fluent

  2. Capable

  3. Generous

  4. Overweight

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Corpulent' means 'fat'. Hence, 'overweight' meaning fat is a synonym.

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the sentence.

My father _______ as soon as he finished his dinner.

  1. dropped of

  2. dropped off

  3. dropped in

  4. dropped for

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

‘Drop off’ means to fall asleep. Hence, it is makes sense here.

Directions: Choose the sentence containing verb form of ‘conflict’.

  1. The discussion turned into a conflict.

  2. My opinions often conflict with my sister's.

  3. There was a conflict between his action and thoughts.

  4. The attempt to sort out the differences backfired and they escalated into a conflict.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Conflict' is used as a verb in option 2.

Directions: Fill in the blank as per subject verb agreement.

The manager along with his team _______ the meetings.

  1. attend

  2. attends

  3. attending

  4. have attended

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The phrase introduced by as well as or along with modifies the earlier word (manager in this case). Moreover, it being a present indefinite tense, first form of the verb with ‘s’ is required.

Directions: Fill in the blank as per subject verb agreement.

Each of these novels ________ very gripping. You will want to finish them in no time.

  1. is

  2. was

  3. are

  4. will

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The subject 'each' is singular and the sentence is in present tense.

Directions: Fill in the blank as per subject verb agreement.

The students as well as their teacher _______ to win the competition.

  1. wants

  2. is expecting

  3. want

  4. was expected

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The phrase introduced by as well as or along with modifies the earlier word (students in this case).

Directions: Fill in the blank as per subject verb agreement.

Nobody _______ where he lives.

  1. know

  2. known

  3. knows

  4. was known

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The subject (nobody) is singular, hence first form of verb with 's' is required here.

Directions: Give the usage of the underlined word.

All the members of the opposite party were against this law.

  1. Noun

  2. Adjective

  3. Adverb

  4. Preposition

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Option 4 is correct as 'against' is a preposition.

Directions: Give the usage of the underlined word.

According to the National Weather Services, heavy rain may occur in coming days.

  1. Verb

  2. Adjective

  3. Adverb

  4. Conjunction

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It modifies the noun 'rain'. Hence, it is an adjective.

Directions: Give the usage of the underlined word.

She fainted while dancing on the stage.

  1. Noun

  2. Adjective

  3. Conjunction

  4. Preposition

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

As it joins two clauses, it is a conjunction here.

Directions: Find the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

Chopped liver

  1. Something broken

  2. Something useful

  3. Serious illness

  4. Something worthless

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Chopped liver' means something or someone worthless.

Directions: Give the usage of the underlined word.

His efforts led to a huge jump in the business.

  1. Noun

  2. Verb

  3. Conjunction

  4. Preposition

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Jump' is used as a noun in the sentence, with an action verb 'resulted' and an adjective ‘huge’.

Directions: Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.

People of this town are shaken by the ________ crimes.

  1. grisly

  2. grizzly

  3. gristly

  4. greasily

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

‘Grisly’ means 'horrific', hence it is suitable as per the context. Grizzly means greyish. Gristly means resembling or containing gristle.

Directions: Find the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

A cold fish

  1. A person who is cold blooded

  2. A person who is cruel

  3. A person who is not friendly

  4. A person who feels cold all the time

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Option 3 is the correct meaning of given idiom/phrase.

Directions: Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.

There was no _______ among the people.

  1. decent

  2. descent

  3. dissent

  4. Both 1 and 2

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dissent means difference of sentiment or opinion. Hence, it suits the context. Decent means kind or generous. Descent means the act, process, or fact of moving from a higher to a lower position.

Directions: Find the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

Duck soup

  1. Healthy and tasty

  2. Easy to accomplish

  3. Difficult task

  4. A boring activity

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Option 2 is the correct meaning of given phrase.

Directions: Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.

Hot chicken soup burnt her ______.

  1. palette

  2. palate

  3. pallet

  4. pellet

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Palate means 'roof of mouth', hence it fits the context. Palette means a thin and usually oval or oblong board or tablet with a thumb hole at one end, used by painters for holding and mixing colours. Pallet means a small or makeshift bed. Pellet is a small, rounded or spherical body, as of food or medicine.

According to Buddha, good and bad thoughts have the power to make us happy or _______.

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

“All that we are is the result of what we have thought. If a man speaks or acts with an evil thought, pain follows him. If a man speaks or acts with a pure thought, happiness follows him, like a shadow that never leaves him.”Buddha said, “The mind is everything. What you think, you become.” James Allen said, “Man is mind.” In order to live rightly, you must fill your mind with “right” thoughts. Your thinking determines your actions; your actions determine your outcome. Right thinking will grant you everything you desire; wrong thinking is a vice that will eventually destroy you. If you change your thinking you will change your life. Buddha said, “All wrong-doing arises because of the mind. If the mind is transformed can wrong-doing remain? “Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burnt.”When you release those who you are holding captive in the prison of un-forgiveness, it is you who is released from prison. You can’t keep someone down, without staying down with them. Learn to forgive, learn to forgive quickly. “It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell.”He who can conquer himself is greater than the mighty. To conquer yourself you must conquer your mind. You must control your thinking. Your thoughts cannot be tossed to and fro like the waves of the sea. You may be thinking, “I can’t control my thoughts, if a thought comes, it comes.” To that I say, you may not be able to stop a bird from flying over your head, but you can certainly stop him from building a nest in your hair. Dismiss thoughts that are contrary to the life you desire to live. Buddha said, “It is a man’s own mind, not his enemy or foe that lures him to evil ways.”

 

  1. poor

  2. miserable

  3. joyful

  4. regretful

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Pain makes us miserable and it is given in line, “If a man speaks or acts with an evil thought, pain follows him.”

What is compared with the 'waves of the sea' in the passage?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

“All that we are is the result of what we have thought. If a man speaks or acts with an evil thought, pain follows him. If a man speaks or acts with a pure thought, happiness follows him, like a shadow that never leaves him.”Buddha said, “The mind is everything. What you think, you become.” James Allen said, “Man is mind.” In order to live rightly, you must fill your mind with “right” thoughts. Your thinking determines your actions; your actions determine your outcome. Right thinking will grant you everything you desire; wrong thinking is a vice that will eventually destroy you. If you change your thinking you will change your life. Buddha said, “All wrong-doing arises because of the mind. If the mind is transformed can wrong-doing remain? “Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burnt.”When you release those who you are holding captive in the prison of un-forgiveness, it is you who is released from prison. You can’t keep someone down, without staying down with them. Learn to forgive, learn to forgive quickly. “It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell.”He who can conquer himself is greater than the mighty. To conquer yourself you must conquer your mind. You must control your thinking. Your thoughts cannot be tossed to and fro like the waves of the sea. You may be thinking, “I can’t control my thoughts, if a thought comes, it comes.” To that I say, you may not be able to stop a bird from flying over your head, but you can certainly stop him from building a nest in your hair. Dismiss thoughts that are contrary to the life you desire to live. Buddha said, “It is a man’s own mind, not his enemy or foe that lures him to evil ways.”

 

  1. Life

  2. Actions

  3. Thoughts

  4. Destiny


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It is given in the line “Your thoughts cannot be tossed to and fro like the waves of the sea”.

Which of the following statements is not true as per the passage?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

“All that we are is the result of what we have thought. If a man speaks or acts with an evil thought, pain follows him. If a man speaks or acts with a pure thought, happiness follows him, like a shadow that never leaves him.”Buddha said, “The mind is everything. What you think, you become.” James Allen said, “Man is mind.” In order to live rightly, you must fill your mind with “right” thoughts. Your thinking determines your actions; your actions determine your outcome. Right thinking will grant you everything you desire; wrong thinking is a vice that will eventually destroy you. If you change your thinking you will change your life. Buddha said, “All wrong-doing arises because of the mind. If the mind is transformed can wrong-doing remain? “Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burnt.”When you release those who you are holding captive in the prison of un-forgiveness, it is you who is released from prison. You can’t keep someone down, without staying down with them. Learn to forgive, learn to forgive quickly. “It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell.”He who can conquer himself is greater than the mighty. To conquer yourself you must conquer your mind. You must control your thinking. Your thoughts cannot be tossed to and fro like the waves of the sea. You may be thinking, “I can’t control my thoughts, if a thought comes, it comes.” To that I say, you may not be able to stop a bird from flying over your head, but you can certainly stop him from building a nest in your hair. Dismiss thoughts that are contrary to the life you desire to live. Buddha said, “It is a man’s own mind, not his enemy or foe that lures him to evil ways.”

 

  1. Thinking determines one's actions.

  2. Pure thoughts eventually take away the happiness.

  3. Holding grudges harms the holder himself.

  4. One should control one's thoughts and actions.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Option 2 is correct as opposite is stated in the passage “If a man speaks or acts with a pure thought, happiness follows him, like a shadow that never leaves him.”

The passage is mainly about

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

The world famous opera singer, Enrico Caruso enjoyed telling his story: One fall, while on a walk through the autumnal beauty of upstate New York, he saw a sign on a farm gate announcing fresh apple juice for sale. Deciding he would like some, Caruso drove up to the farmhouse. 

The farmer himself served the juice, generously filling the glass to the brim, and as Caruso drank the fresh, sweet apple juice, the two men talked. During the conversation, the farmer asked the world famous singer his name.
“Caruso”, the latter replied. “You may have heard of me”. For a moment the farmer just stared at the singer. Then, exhilarated by his unexpected news, he replied in sheer delight, “Of course, I've heard of you. What an honour to have you here under my roof. My friends won't believe me when I tell them that in this very room I was hobnobbing with that famous world traveller, Robinson Crusoe”. He took the singer's glass and filled it again.

  1. a thirsty drinker

  2. country hospitality

  3. a mistaken identity

  4. a trip to the farmhouse

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The passage is focused on the mistaken identity of Caruso. Because the farmer could not identify him, he was confused about his identity. So, option 3 is the correct answer.

Caruso met the farmer when

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

The world famous opera singer, Enrico Caruso enjoyed telling his story: One fall, while on a walk through the autumnal beauty of upstate New York, he saw a sign on a farm gate announcing fresh apple juice for sale. Deciding he would like some, Caruso drove up to the farmhouse. 

The farmer himself served the juice, generously filling the glass to the brim, and as Caruso drank the fresh, sweet apple juice, the two men talked. During the conversation, the farmer asked the world famous singer his name.
“Caruso”, the latter replied. “You may have heard of me”. For a moment the farmer just stared at the singer. Then, exhilarated by his unexpected news, he replied in sheer delight, “Of course, I've heard of you. What an honour to have you here under my roof. My friends won't believe me when I tell them that in this very room I was hobnobbing with that famous world traveller, Robinson Crusoe”. He took the singer's glass and filled it again.

  1. the farmer offered him a glass of apple juice

  2. he stopped to quench his thrist

  3. he stopped for a drink

  4. the beauty of the farmhouse charmed him

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

From the sentence, “he saw a sign on a farm gate announcing fresh apple juice for sale. Deciding he would like some, Caruso drove up to the farmhouse” it becomes clear why Caruso went to the farmhouse.

The farmer was greatly excited because

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

The world famous opera singer, Enrico Caruso enjoyed telling his story: One fall, while on a walk through the autumnal beauty of upstate New York, he saw a sign on a farm gate announcing fresh apple juice for sale. Deciding he would like some, Caruso drove up to the farmhouse. 

The farmer himself served the juice, generously filling the glass to the brim, and as Caruso drank the fresh, sweet apple juice, the two men talked. During the conversation, the farmer asked the world famous singer his name.
“Caruso”, the latter replied. “You may have heard of me”. For a moment the farmer just stared at the singer. Then, exhilarated by his unexpected news, he replied in sheer delight, “Of course, I've heard of you. What an honour to have you here under my roof. My friends won't believe me when I tell them that in this very room I was hobnobbing with that famous world traveller, Robinson Crusoe”. He took the singer's glass and filled it again.

  1. he had the rare opportunity of meeting a world famous singer

  2. he hoped that Caruso will sing for him

  3. for the first time in his life he had met a great literary figure

  4. he thought the man was the celebrated traveller, Robinson Crusoe

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It is mentioned in the passage “My friends won't believe me when I tell them that in this very room I was hobnobbing with that famous world traveller, Robinson Crusoe”. This sentence shows the excitement of the farmer.

“It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles” refers to

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

“All that we are is the result of what we have thought. If a man speaks or acts with an evil thought, pain follows him. If a man speaks or acts with a pure thought, happiness follows him, like a shadow that never leaves him.”Buddha said, “The mind is everything. What you think, you become.” James Allen said, “Man is mind.” In order to live rightly, you must fill your mind with “right” thoughts. Your thinking determines your actions; your actions determine your outcome. Right thinking will grant you everything you desire; wrong thinking is a vice that will eventually destroy you. If you change your thinking you will change your life. Buddha said, “All wrong-doing arises because of the mind. If the mind is transformed can wrong-doing remain? “Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burnt.”When you release those who you are holding captive in the prison of un-forgiveness, it is you who is released from prison. You can’t keep someone down, without staying down with them. Learn to forgive, learn to forgive quickly. “It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell.”He who can conquer himself is greater than the mighty. To conquer yourself you must conquer your mind. You must control your thinking. Your thoughts cannot be tossed to and fro like the waves of the sea. You may be thinking, “I can’t control my thoughts, if a thought comes, it comes.” To that I say, you may not be able to stop a bird from flying over your head, but you can certainly stop him from building a nest in your hair. Dismiss thoughts that are contrary to the life you desire to live. Buddha said, “It is a man’s own mind, not his enemy or foe that lures him to evil ways.”

 

  1. being able to judge what is wrong and what is right

  2. saying the right thing at the right time

  3. keeping your circumstances under control

  4. having power over your thoughts

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It is given in the passage, “You must control your thinking” which makes the answer clear.

Caruso enjoyed telling about his experience with the farmer because

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

The world famous opera singer, Enrico Caruso enjoyed telling his story: One fall, while on a walk through the autumnal beauty of upstate New York, he saw a sign on a farm gate announcing fresh apple juice for sale. Deciding he would like some, Caruso drove up to the farmhouse. 

The farmer himself served the juice, generously filling the glass to the brim, and as Caruso drank the fresh, sweet apple juice, the two men talked. During the conversation, the farmer asked the world famous singer his name.
“Caruso”, the latter replied. “You may have heard of me”. For a moment the farmer just stared at the singer. Then, exhilarated by his unexpected news, he replied in sheer delight, “Of course, I've heard of you. What an honour to have you here under my roof. My friends won't believe me when I tell them that in this very room I was hobnobbing with that famous world traveller, Robinson Crusoe”. He took the singer's glass and filled it again.

  1. the farmer was very nice to him

  2. the farmer was confused about his identity

  3. it really hurt his pride

  4. the farmer was the funniest man he had ever met

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

"For a moment the farmer just stared at the singer..... My friends won't believe me when I tell them that in this very room I was hobnobbing with that famous world traveller, Robinson Crusoe”. These lines show that at first farmer could not recognize the singer and later he mistook him for a famous traveller.

Srinagar is known as _______ of Kashmir.

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

A jewel of a destination, Kashmir is one of the most amazing holiday destinations in India. Srinagar, the state’s winter capital, is the first stop for most travellers to Kashmir; and with its great lake and meandering river, its exquisite pleasure gardens and romantic shikara rides, the old-world charm of its houseboats and the ageless grace of its architecture, the city is a fitting introduction to the many enchantments of the valley. The vast Dal Lake is, of course, Srinagar’s emblematic feature, and its deep waters carry the most popular of Srinagar’s attractions: houseboats and shikaras. Many visitors are content to spend a great part of their holiday aboard these waterborne hotels, watching the lake’s traffic float by from cushioned balconies, venturing into the houseboat’s walnut-wood interiors for delicious, fragrant Kashmiri cuisine. If at all one can bring oneself to leave the boat, it is to step into another – the dainty, canopied shikaras. Fitted with generously cushioned seats and footrests, these elongated little boats constitute one of the great luxuries of the world, and have long been the very epitome of romance.
On the shores of the Dal are the great Mughal Gardens, glimpses into an earthly heaven of many-hued flowers, carpets of grass and playful fountains. On the two great hills that overlook the city and the lake – Hari Parbat (Kohi-e-Maran) and Shankracharaya (Takht-e-Sulaiman) are reminders of the city’s eclectic past: graced with ancient temples and medieval mosques, imposing fortress walls and simple, quiet shrines. The sacredness is equally pervasive in the old city, lined along both sides of the Jhelum river. Here are the wooden Islamic shrines with pagoda-like roofs that are so distinctive of Kashmir, and here too are the spires of old temples built amidst winding lanes of wooden houses with their delicately carved balconies, centuries’ old bridges and bustling markets.

  1. valley

  2. paradise

  3. winter capital

  4. romantic city


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It is mentioned in the text, “Srinagar, the state’s winter capital...”

The most popular houseboats and shikara rides are found in _______

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

A jewel of a destination, Kashmir is one of the most amazing holiday destinations in India. Srinagar, the state’s winter capital, is the first stop for most travellers to Kashmir; and with its great lake and meandering river, its exquisite pleasure gardens and romantic shikara rides, the old-world charm of its houseboats and the ageless grace of its architecture, the city is a fitting introduction to the many enchantments of the valley. The vast Dal Lake is, of course, Srinagar’s emblematic feature, and its deep waters carry the most popular of Srinagar’s attractions: houseboats and shikaras. Many visitors are content to spend a great part of their holiday aboard these waterborne hotels, watching the lake’s traffic float by from cushioned balconies, venturing into the houseboat’s walnut-wood interiors for delicious, fragrant Kashmiri cuisine. If at all one can bring oneself to leave the boat, it is to step into another – the dainty, canopied shikaras. Fitted with generously cushioned seats and footrests, these elongated little boats constitute one of the great luxuries of the world, and have long been the very epitome of romance.
On the shores of the Dal are the great Mughal Gardens, glimpses into an earthly heaven of many-hued flowers, carpets of grass and playful fountains. On the two great hills that overlook the city and the lake – Hari Parbat (Kohi-e-Maran) and Shankracharaya (Takht-e-Sulaiman) are reminders of the city’s eclectic past: graced with ancient temples and medieval mosques, imposing fortress walls and simple, quiet shrines. The sacredness is equally pervasive in the old city, lined along both sides of the Jhelum river. Here are the wooden Islamic shrines with pagoda-like roofs that are so distinctive of Kashmir, and here too are the spires of old temples built amidst winding lanes of wooden houses with their delicately carved balconies, centuries’ old bridges and bustling markets.

  1. Mughal Garden

  2. Dal Lake

  3. Hari Parbat

  4. Jhelum river

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It is mentioned “The vast Dal Lake is, of course, Srinagar’s emblematic feature, and its deep waters carry the most popular of Srinagar’s attractions: houseboats and shikaras”.

The garden that provides a scenic view of flowers is situated at ________.

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

A jewel of a destination, Kashmir is one of the most amazing holiday destinations in India. Srinagar, the state’s winter capital, is the first stop for most travellers to Kashmir; and with its great lake and meandering river, its exquisite pleasure gardens and romantic shikara rides, the old-world charm of its houseboats and the ageless grace of its architecture, the city is a fitting introduction to the many enchantments of the valley. The vast Dal Lake is, of course, Srinagar’s emblematic feature, and its deep waters carry the most popular of Srinagar’s attractions: houseboats and shikaras. Many visitors are content to spend a great part of their holiday aboard these waterborne hotels, watching the lake’s traffic float by from cushioned balconies, venturing into the houseboat’s walnut-wood interiors for delicious, fragrant Kashmiri cuisine. If at all one can bring oneself to leave the boat, it is to step into another – the dainty, canopied shikaras. Fitted with generously cushioned seats and footrests, these elongated little boats constitute one of the great luxuries of the world, and have long been the very epitome of romance.
On the shores of the Dal are the great Mughal Gardens, glimpses into an earthly heaven of many-hued flowers, carpets of grass and playful fountains. On the two great hills that overlook the city and the lake – Hari Parbat (Kohi-e-Maran) and Shankracharaya (Takht-e-Sulaiman) are reminders of the city’s eclectic past: graced with ancient temples and medieval mosques, imposing fortress walls and simple, quiet shrines. The sacredness is equally pervasive in the old city, lined along both sides of the Jhelum river. Here are the wooden Islamic shrines with pagoda-like roofs that are so distinctive of Kashmir, and here too are the spires of old temples built amidst winding lanes of wooden houses with their delicately carved balconies, centuries’ old bridges and bustling markets.

  1. the entrance of ancient mosques

  2. Hari Parbat

  3. the bank of the Jhelum river

  4. the shores of Dal Lake

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It is mentioned in the passage, “On the shores of the Dal are the great Mughal Gardens, glimpses into an earthly heaven of many-hued flowers”.

Famous places that remind about the history of the city are ________.

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

A jewel of a destination, Kashmir is one of the most amazing holiday destinations in India. Srinagar, the state’s winter capital, is the first stop for most travellers to Kashmir; and with its great lake and meandering river, its exquisite pleasure gardens and romantic shikara rides, the old-world charm of its houseboats and the ageless grace of its architecture, the city is a fitting introduction to the many enchantments of the valley. The vast Dal Lake is, of course, Srinagar’s emblematic feature, and its deep waters carry the most popular of Srinagar’s attractions: houseboats and shikaras. Many visitors are content to spend a great part of their holiday aboard these waterborne hotels, watching the lake’s traffic float by from cushioned balconies, venturing into the houseboat’s walnut-wood interiors for delicious, fragrant Kashmiri cuisine. If at all one can bring oneself to leave the boat, it is to step into another – the dainty, canopied shikaras. Fitted with generously cushioned seats and footrests, these elongated little boats constitute one of the great luxuries of the world, and have long been the very epitome of romance.
On the shores of the Dal are the great Mughal Gardens, glimpses into an earthly heaven of many-hued flowers, carpets of grass and playful fountains. On the two great hills that overlook the city and the lake – Hari Parbat (Kohi-e-Maran) and Shankracharaya (Takht-e-Sulaiman) are reminders of the city’s eclectic past: graced with ancient temples and medieval mosques, imposing fortress walls and simple, quiet shrines. The sacredness is equally pervasive in the old city, lined along both sides of the Jhelum river. Here are the wooden Islamic shrines with pagoda-like roofs that are so distinctive of Kashmir, and here too are the spires of old temples built amidst winding lanes of wooden houses with their delicately carved balconies, centuries’ old bridges and bustling markets.

  1. lakes and fountains

  2. markets and cuisines

  3. Hari Parbat and Shankracharaya

  4. Mughal gardens


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It is mentioned in the passage, “Hari Parbat andShankracharaya are reminders of the city’s eclectic past”.

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