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What does "deficiency'' mean in the passage?

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

The diet which contains adequate amount of all the important nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals and vitamins, sufficient for the normal growth and development of the body is called a balanced diet. The constituents of balanced diet are - Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins, Minerals (Salts), Vitamins, Water and Roughage, Carbohydrates are the compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. They are the main source of energy. The fats are the compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. The main function of fats in the body is to provide a steady source of energy. The proteins are highly complex organic compounds of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen. Proteins are very important for the growth and repair of the body. Kwashiorkor is a disease which occurs due to the deficiency of proteins in the diet of children whereas Marasmus occurs in the infants (small children) due to the deficiency of proteins. The metals, non-metals and their salts are called minerals. Our body needs minerals for its proper functioning.

  1. Lack of fats

  2. Lack of carbohydrates

  3. Lack of something that your body needs

  4. Lack of proteins


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Option 3 is correct.

Which disease is caused in children due to deficiency of protein?

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

The diet which contains adequate amount of all the important nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals and vitamins, sufficient for the normal growth and development of the body is called a balanced diet. The constituents of balanced diet are - Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins, Minerals (Salts), Vitamins, Water and Roughage, Carbohydrates are the compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. They are the main source of energy. The fats are the compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. The main function of fats in the body is to provide a steady source of energy. The proteins are highly complex organic compounds of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen. Proteins are very important for the growth and repair of the body. Kwashiorkor is a disease which occurs due to the deficiency of proteins in the diet of children whereas Marasmus occurs in the infants (small children) due to the deficiency of proteins. The metals, non-metals and their salts are called minerals. Our body needs minerals for its proper functioning.

  1. Kwashiorkor

  2. Marasmus

  3. Rickets

  4. Scurvy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 The passage says, "Kwashiorkor is a disease which occurs due to the deficiency of proteins in the diet of children..." So, option 1 is correct.

How do proteins help us?

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

The diet which contains adequate amount of all the important nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals and vitamins, sufficient for the normal growth and development of the body is called a balanced diet. The constituents of balanced diet are - Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins, Minerals (Salts), Vitamins, Water and Roughage, Carbohydrates are the compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. They are the main source of energy. The fats are the compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. The main function of fats in the body is to provide a steady source of energy. The proteins are highly complex organic compounds of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen. Proteins are very important for the growth and repair of the body. Kwashiorkor is a disease which occurs due to the deficiency of proteins in the diet of children whereas Marasmus occurs in the infants (small children) due to the deficiency of proteins. The metals, non-metals and their salts are called minerals. Our body needs minerals for its proper functioning.

  1. They help purify the blood.

  2. They help us grow and repair.

  3. They help us grow hair.

  4. They help us fight with diseases.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 "Proteins are very important for the growth and repair of the body" gives us the answer. So, option 2 is the correct answer.

City streets during rain have been compared with

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

Rain in the countryside attracts the lovers of nature. It is pleasant and helpful. But rain in the city creates a different kind of sight. For some people, the heavy downpour may have a cooling effect, and it has its charm with the roar of thunder and the flash of lightening. On a rainy day, the lanes and the streets look like rivers and the entire city becomes magically converted into Venice. The street bears a deserted look. Occasionally, people try to plod their way. Their clothes are tucked up and they hold the umbrella in one hand and their bag in the other. A sudden gush of wind tilts their umbrella and they get drenched. If a vehicle passes speedily, it splashes muddy water on them. Sometimes, the streets become water-logged and traffic comes to a halt.

  1. lakes

  2. rivers

  3. streams

  4. glass


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

"On a rainy day, the lanes and the streets look like rivers.." gives us the answer. So, option 2 is correct.

Where is rain more beneficial and attractive?

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

Rain in the countryside attracts the lovers of nature. It is pleasant and helpful. But rain in the city creates a different kind of sight. For some people, the heavy downpour may have a cooling effect, and it has its charm with the roar of thunder and the flash of lightening. On a rainy day, the lanes and the streets look like rivers and the entire city becomes magically converted into Venice. The street bears a deserted look. Occasionally, people try to plod their way. Their clothes are tucked up and they hold the umbrella in one hand and their bag in the other. A sudden gush of wind tilts their umbrella and they get drenched. If a vehicle passes speedily, it splashes muddy water on them. Sometimes, the streets become water-logged and traffic comes to a halt.

  1. Villages and cities

  2. Towns

  3. Cities

  4. Villages


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

"Rain in countryside (village) attracts the lovers of nature. It is pleasant and helpful" gives us the answer. So, option 4 is the correct answer.

Find the word which means 'a place where there are no people'.

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

Rain in the countryside attracts the lovers of nature. It is pleasant and helpful. But rain in the city creates a different kind of sight. For some people, the heavy downpour may have a cooling effect, and it has its charm with the roar of thunder and the flash of lightening. On a rainy day, the lanes and the streets look like rivers and the entire city becomes magically converted into Venice. The street bears a deserted look. Occasionally, people try to plod their way. Their clothes are tucked up and they hold the umbrella in one hand and their bag in the other. A sudden gush of wind tilts their umbrella and they get drenched. If a vehicle passes speedily, it splashes muddy water on them. Sometimes, the streets become water-logged and traffic comes to a halt.

  1. Lane

  2. Deserted

  3. Halt

  4. Town


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It is given that a street gives a deserted look, which means that there are no people there.

What is a balanced diet?

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

The diet which contains adequate amount of all the important nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals and vitamins, sufficient for the normal growth and development of the body is called a balanced diet. The constituents of balanced diet are - Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins, Minerals (Salts), Vitamins, Water and Roughage, Carbohydrates are the compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. They are the main source of energy. The fats are the compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. The main function of fats in the body is to provide a steady source of energy. The proteins are highly complex organic compounds of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen. Proteins are very important for the growth and repair of the body. Kwashiorkor is a disease which occurs due to the deficiency of proteins in the diet of children whereas Marasmus occurs in the infants (small children) due to the deficiency of proteins. The metals, non-metals and their salts are called minerals. Our body needs minerals for its proper functioning.

  1. A diet that contains proteins and carbohydrates

  2. A diet that contains all the nutrients

  3. A diet that contains all the nutrients in the proper amount

  4. A diet that contains all proteins


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

"The diet which contains adequate amount of all the important nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals and vitamins, sufficient for the normal growth and development of the body is called a balanced diet" gives us the answer.

Why do people want to see more women in sports?

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

In sports generally, people do not acknowledge women sports as much as men's sports. From the time of early Olympics, the role of women in sports and games was neglected. The end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century saw the rising interest of women in sports both as participants and spectators. However, compared to men's participation in sports, women sports are newer. But the world of sports has begun to see how women's sports can be just as interesting and exciting as men's sports can be. Be it at school or at college, the educational societies play an important role in encouraging the women sports. The provision of sporting facilities on an even scale to both women and men shows the new trend. This has seen a rise in the number of women participating in sports. More people want to see women play sports now than in the past because of the better quality of players.

  1. They are more accommodating.

  2. The women are less aggressive players.

  3. The women have become better players.

  4. They are more sporty than men.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

"More people want to see women play sports now than in the past because of the better quality of players" gives us the answer. So, option 3 is correct.

What are fats and carbohydrates?

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

The diet which contains adequate amount of all the important nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals and vitamins, sufficient for the normal growth and development of the body is called a balanced diet. The constituents of balanced diet are - Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins, Minerals (Salts), Vitamins, Water and Roughage, Carbohydrates are the compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. They are the main source of energy. The fats are the compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. The main function of fats in the body is to provide a steady source of energy. The proteins are highly complex organic compounds of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen. Proteins are very important for the growth and repair of the body. Kwashiorkor is a disease which occurs due to the deficiency of proteins in the diet of children whereas Marasmus occurs in the infants (small children) due to the deficiency of proteins. The metals, non-metals and their salts are called minerals. Our body needs minerals for its proper functioning.

  1. Compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen

  2. Compounds of carbon and hydrogen

  3. Compounds of carbon and oxygen

  4. Compounds of carbon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 According to the passage, "Carbohydrates are the compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen". So, option 1 is the correct answer.

What does encouraging mean?

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

In sports generally, people do not acknowledge women sports as much as men's sports. From the time of early Olympics, the role of women in sports and games was neglected. The end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century saw the rising interest of women in sports both as participants and spectators. However, compared to men's participation in sports, women sports are newer. But the world of sports has begun to see how women's sports can be just as interesting and exciting as men's sports can be. Be it at school or at college, the educational societies play an important role in encouraging the women sports. The provision of sporting facilities on an even scale to both women and men shows the new trend. This has seen a rise in the number of women participating in sports. More people want to see women play sports now than in the past because of the better quality of players.

  1. Satisfying people

  2. Calling people

  3. Telling somebody about right things

  4. Giving somebody confidence


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Option 4 is the correct answer.

What was the role of women in early Olympics?

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

In sports generally, people do not acknowledge women sports as much as men's sports. From the time of early Olympics, the role of women in sports and games was neglected. The end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century saw the rising interest of women in sports both as participants and spectators. However, compared to men's participation in sports, women sports are newer. But the world of sports has begun to see how women's sports can be just as interesting and exciting as men's sports can be. Be it at school or at college, the educational societies play an important role in encouraging the women sports. The provision of sporting facilities on an even scale to both women and men shows the new trend. This has seen a rise in the number of women participating in sports. More people want to see women play sports now than in the past because of the better quality of players.

  1. They played an important role.

  2. Their role was ignored.

  3. They did not play.

  4. They outdid the men.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In the passage "From the time of early Olympics, the role of women in sports and games was neglected" gives the answer. So, option 2 is correct.

Whose support is needed to uplift the women sports?

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

In sports generally, people do not acknowledge women sports as much as men's sports. From the time of early Olympics, the role of women in sports and games was neglected. The end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century saw the rising interest of women in sports both as participants and spectators. However, compared to men's participation in sports, women sports are newer. But the world of sports has begun to see how women's sports can be just as interesting and exciting as men's sports can be. Be it at school or at college, the educational societies play an important role in encouraging the women sports. The provision of sporting facilities on an even scale to both women and men shows the new trend. This has seen a rise in the number of women participating in sports. More people want to see women play sports now than in the past because of the better quality of players.

  1. Educational societies

  2. Schools

  3. Politicians

  4. NGOs


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

"Be it at school or at college, the educational societies play an important role in encouraging the women sports."

When was the rise in women sports seen?

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

In sports generally, people do not acknowledge women sports as much as men's sports. From the time of early Olympics, the role of women in sports and games was neglected. The end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century saw the rising interest of women in sports both as participants and spectators. However, compared to men's participation in sports, women sports are newer. But the world of sports has begun to see how women's sports can be just as interesting and exciting as men's sports can be. Be it at school or at college, the educational societies play an important role in encouraging the women sports. The provision of sporting facilities on an even scale to both women and men shows the new trend. This has seen a rise in the number of women participating in sports. More people want to see women play sports now than in the past because of the better quality of players.

  1. In end of the 20th century

  2. In the end of the 19th century

  3. Between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century

  4. In 18th century


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 "The end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century saw the rising interest of women in sports..." gives us the answer. So, option 3 is the answer.

According to the passage, the rain allures

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Rain in the countryside attracts the lovers of nature. It is pleasant and helpful. But rain in the city creates a different kind of sight. For some people, the heavy downpour may have a cooling effect, and it has its charm with the roar of thunder and the flash of lightening. On a rainy day, the lanes and the streets look like rivers and the entire city becomes magically converted into Venice. The street bears a deserted look. Occasionally, people try to plod their way. Their clothes are tucked up and they hold the umbrella in one hand and their bag in the other. A sudden gush of wind tilts their umbrella and they get drenched. If a vehicle passes speedily, it splashes muddy water on them. Sometimes, the streets become water-logged and traffic comes to a halt.

  1. nature lovers

  2. lovers of mankind

  3. the old people

  4. the philosopher


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

"Rain in countryside attracts the lovers of nature" gives us the answer. So, option 1 is correct.

Why do people in cities face inconvenience on a rainy day?

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

Rain in the countryside attracts the lovers of nature. It is pleasant and helpful. But rain in the city creates a different kind of sight. For some people, the heavy downpour may have a cooling effect, and it has its charm with the roar of thunder and the flash of lightening. On a rainy day, the lanes and the streets look like rivers and the entire city becomes magically converted into Venice. The street bears a deserted look. Occasionally, people try to plod their way. Their clothes are tucked up and they hold the umbrella in one hand and their bag in the other. A sudden gush of wind tilts their umbrella and they get drenched. If a vehicle passes speedily, it splashes muddy water on them. Sometimes, the streets become water-logged and traffic comes to a halt.

  1. Because streets and roads are jammed

  2. Because streets and roads are dry

  3. Because streets and roads are full of water

  4. Because there is no conveyance available


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

According to the passage, "Sometimes the streets become water-logged and traffic comes to a halt". So, option 3 is correct.

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