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Reading Comprehension (School)

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Why did Ramchand not sleep after taking the box of cash from Premchand?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
Ramchand and Premchand were neighbours. Ramchand was a poor farmer. Premchand was a landlord. Ramchand used to be very relaxed and happy. Ramchand never bothered to close the doors and windows of his house at night. He had deep sound sleeps. Although he had no money, he was peaceful. Premchand used to be very tensed always. He could not sleep well. He was always bothered that someone might break open his safe and steal away his money. He envied the peaceful Ramchand. One day, Premchand called Ramchand and gave him a boxful of cash saying, “Look my dear friend. I am blessed with plenty of wealth. I find you in poverty. So, take this cash and live in prosperity.” Ramchand was overwhelmingly happy. He was joyful throughout the day. The night came and Ramchand went to bed as usual. But, he could not sleep. He went and closed the doors and windows. He still could not sleep. He began to stare at the box of cash. The whole night he was disturbed. As soon as day broke, Ramchand took the box of cash to Premchand. He gave the box back to Premchand saying, “Dear Friend, I am poor. But, your money took my peace away from me. Please bear with me and take back your money". Money cannot get everything. Learn to be satisfied with what you have and you will always be happy.

  1. It is because he kept thinking about the cash.

  2. It is because he was counting the cash.

  3. It is because he was very surprised.

  4. It is because he did not want to sleep.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It is mentioned in the passage, "he began to stare at the box of cash. The whole night he was disturbed."

Which of the following words in the passage are not synonyms?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
Ramchand and Premchand were neighbours. Ramchand was a poor farmer. Premchand was a landlord. Ramchand used to be very relaxed and happy. Ramchand never bothered to close the doors and windows of his house at night. He had deep sound sleeps. Although he had no money, he was peaceful. Premchand used to be very tensed always. He could not sleep well. He was always bothered that someone might break open his safe and steal away his money. He envied the peaceful Ramchand. One day, Premchand called Ramchand and gave him a boxful of cash saying, “Look my dear friend. I am blessed with plenty of wealth. I find you in poverty. So, take this cash and live in prosperity.” Ramchand was overwhelmingly happy. He was joyful throughout the day. The night came and Ramchand went to bed as usual. But, he could not sleep. He went and closed the doors and windows. He still could not sleep. He began to stare at the box of cash. The whole night he was disturbed. As soon as day broke, Ramchand took the box of cash to Premchand. He gave the box back to Premchand saying, “Dear Friend, I am poor. But, your money took my peace away from me. Please bear with me and take back your money". Money cannot get everything. Learn to be satisfied with what you have and you will always be happy.

  1. Peacful, Relaxed

  2. Blessed, Poverty

  3. Disturbed, Bothered

  4. Happy, Joyful


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Blessed means 'lucky' whereas poverty means 'the state of being extremely poor'

What did Premchand give Ramchand?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
Ramchand and Premchand were neighbours. Ramchand was a poor farmer. Premchand was a landlord. Ramchand used to be very relaxed and happy. Ramchand never bothered to close the doors and windows of his house at night. He had deep sound sleeps. Although he had no money, he was peaceful. Premchand used to be very tensed always. He could not sleep well. He was always bothered that someone might break open his safe and steal away his money. He envied the peaceful Ramchand. One day, Premchand called Ramchand and gave him a boxful of cash saying, “Look my dear friend. I am blessed with plenty of wealth. I find you in poverty. So, take this cash and live in prosperity.” Ramchand was overwhelmingly happy. He was joyful throughout the day. The night came and Ramchand went to bed as usual. But, he could not sleep. He went and closed the doors and windows. He still could not sleep. He began to stare at the box of cash. The whole night he was disturbed. As soon as day broke, Ramchand took the box of cash to Premchand. He gave the box back to Premchand saying, “Dear Friend, I am poor. But, your money took my peace away from me. Please bear with me and take back your money". Money cannot get everything. Learn to be satisfied with what you have and you will always be happy.

  1. He gave a box full of gold coins to Ramchand.

  2. He gave a box of cash to Ramchand.

  3. He gave some money to Ramchand.

  4. He gave coins to Ramchand.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The passage says, "One day, Premchand called Ramchand and gave him a boxful of cash."

Why did Premchand always keep the doors and windows closed?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
Ramchand and Premchand were neighbours. Ramchand was a poor farmer. Premchand was a landlord. Ramchand used to be very relaxed and happy. Ramchand never bothered to close the doors and windows of his house at night. He had deep sound sleeps. Although he had no money, he was peaceful. Premchand used to be very tensed always. He could not sleep well. He was always bothered that someone might break open his safe and steal away his money. He envied the peaceful Ramchand. One day, Premchand called Ramchand and gave him a boxful of cash saying, “Look my dear friend. I am blessed with plenty of wealth. I find you in poverty. So, take this cash and live in prosperity.” Ramchand was overwhelmingly happy. He was joyful throughout the day. The night came and Ramchand went to bed as usual. But, he could not sleep. He went and closed the doors and windows. He still could not sleep. He began to stare at the box of cash. The whole night he was disturbed. As soon as day broke, Ramchand took the box of cash to Premchand. He gave the box back to Premchand saying, “Dear Friend, I am poor. But, your money took my peace away from me. Please bear with me and take back your money". Money cannot get everything. Learn to be satisfied with what you have and you will always be happy.

  1. It is because he feared that his friend might take his wealth.

  2. It is because he always used to do so.

  3. It is because he feared that somebody might steal his wealth.

  4. It is because he was afraid of animals.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It is clearly mentioned in the passage, "he was always bothered that someone might break open his safes and steal away his money."

Why did Ramchand always remain happy?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
Ramchand and Premchand were neighbours. Ramchand was a poor farmer. Premchand was a landlord. Ramchand used to be very relaxed and happy. Ramchand never bothered to close the doors and windows of his house at night. He had deep sound sleeps. Although he had no money, he was peaceful. Premchand used to be very tensed always. He could not sleep well. He was always bothered that someone might break open his safe and steal away his money. He envied the peaceful Ramchand. One day, Premchand called Ramchand and gave him a boxful of cash saying, “Look my dear friend. I am blessed with plenty of wealth. I find you in poverty. So, take this cash and live in prosperity.” Ramchand was overwhelmingly happy. He was joyful throughout the day. The night came and Ramchand went to bed as usual. But, he could not sleep. He went and closed the doors and windows. He still could not sleep. He began to stare at the box of cash. The whole night he was disturbed. As soon as day broke, Ramchand took the box of cash to Premchand. He gave the box back to Premchand saying, “Dear Friend, I am poor. But, your money took my peace away from me. Please bear with me and take back your money". Money cannot get everything. Learn to be satisfied with what you have and you will always be happy.

  1. It is because he was satisfied with what he had.

  2. It is because he had a lot of money.

  3. It is because he had a friend .

  4. It is because he had no problems in his life.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It is very clear from the passage, "Although he had no money, he was peaceful"

What does 'instinct' mean in the passage?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
One day, an old man was walking in the garden when he suddenly saw a little cat stuck in a hole. The poor animal was struggling to get out. So, he gave it his hand to get it out. But, the cat scratched his hand with fear. The man pulled out his hand screaming with pain. But, he did not stop; he tried to give a hand to the cat again and again. Another man who was watching the scene, screamed with surprise, “For god's sake! Stop helping this cat! Its not going to get himself out of there”. The other man did not care about what he said and he just continued saving that animal until he finally succeeded. He then walked to that man and said, “Son, it is the cat’s instincts that makes it hit and scratch and it is my job to love and care”. Treat everyone around you with your ethics, not with theirs.

  1. It means to help others in the time of need.

  2. It means tendency.

  3. It means a natural tendency to behave in a particular way that people and animals are born with.

  4. It means to get a cat out of the hole.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Concept based

What lesson do you learn from the line that says, "The other man did not care about him, he just continued saving that animal until he finally succeeded."

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
One day, an old man was walking in the garden when he suddenly saw a little cat stuck in a hole. The poor animal was struggling to get out. So, he gave it his hand to get it out. But, the cat scratched his hand with fear. The man pulled out his hand screaming with pain. But, he did not stop; he tried to give a hand to the cat again and again. Another man who was watching the scene, screamed with surprise, “For god's sake! Stop helping this cat! Its not going to get himself out of there”. The other man did not care about what he said and he just continued saving that animal until he finally succeeded. He then walked to that man and said, “Son, it is the cat’s instincts that makes it hit and scratch and it is my job to love and care”. Treat everyone around you with your ethics, not with theirs.

  1. We must continue to try to succeed.

  2. We should succeed first and then try.

  3. We should never try.

  4. We should never help an animal.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The old man finally succeeded because he continued to do his job.

Acccording to the passage, what should be one's human behaviour towards others?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
One day, an old man was walking in the garden when he suddenly saw a little cat stuck in a hole. The poor animal was struggling to get out. So, he gave it his hand to get it out. But, the cat scratched his hand with fear. The man pulled out his hand screaming with pain. But, he did not stop; he tried to give a hand to the cat again and again. Another man who was watching the scene, screamed with surprise, “For god's sake! Stop helping this cat! Its not going to get himself out of there”. The other man did not care about what he said and he just continued saving that animal until he finally succeeded. He then walked to that man and said, “Son, it is the cat’s instincts that makes it hit and scratch and it is my job to love and care”. Treat everyone around you with your ethics, not with theirs.

  1. To scratch others

  2. To love and care for others

  3. To help others

  4. To tease others


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The old man said to the other man, “Son, it is cat’s instincts that makes it scratch and to hurt, and it is my job to love and care”.

Who helped the cat get out of the hole?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
One day, an old man was walking in the garden when he suddenly saw a little cat stuck in a hole. The poor animal was struggling to get out. So, he gave it his hand to get it out. But, the cat scratched his hand with fear. The man pulled out his hand screaming with pain. But, he did not stop; he tried to give a hand to the cat again and again. Another man who was watching the scene, screamed with surprise, “For god's sake! Stop helping this cat! Its not going to get himself out of there”. The other man did not care about what he said and he just continued saving that animal until he finally succeeded. He then walked to that man and said, “Son, it is the cat’s instincts that makes it hit and scratch and it is my job to love and care”. Treat everyone around you with your ethics, not with theirs.

  1. The old man helped it get out.

  2. The cat got out itself.

  3. The cat jumped on the man and came out.

  4. The other man helped the cat get out.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It is clearly mentioned in the passage, "he gave it his hand to get it out."

Where was the old man walking?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
One day, an old man was walking in the garden when he suddenly saw a little cat stuck in a hole. The poor animal was struggling to get out. So, he gave it his hand to get it out. But, the cat scratched his hand with fear. The man pulled out his hand screaming with pain. But, he did not stop; he tried to give a hand to the cat again and again. Another man who was watching the scene, screamed with surprise, “For god's sake! Stop helping this cat! Its not going to get himself out of there”. The other man did not care about what he said and he just continued saving that animal until he finally succeeded. He then walked to that man and said, “Son, it is the cat’s instincts that makes it hit and scratch and it is my job to love and care”. Treat everyone around you with your ethics, not with theirs.

  1. He was walking in the garden.

  2. He was walking in the forest.

  3. He was walking in the lawn.

  4. He was walking in the market.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It is the correct answer as it is mentioned in in the first line that the old man was walking in the garden.

Find the word in the passage which is opposite of "happy''.

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
Once, there was a guy who was in love with a girl. She wasn’t the most beautiful and gorgeous girl, but for him, she was everything. He used to dream about her; about spending the rest of his life with her. His friends told him, “why do you dream so much about her when you don’t even know if she loves you or not? First tell her your feelings, and get to know if she likes you or not”. He felt that this was the right way. The girl knew from the beginning that this guy loves her. One day when he proposed her, she rejected him. His friends thought he would take to drink alcohol or take to drugs and end up ruining his life. To their surprise he was not depressed. When they asked him how was it that he is not sad, he replied, “Why should I feel bad? I lost someone who never loved me and she lost someone who really loved and cared for her". True love is hard to find. Love is all about giving to the other person without the greed of gaining anything in return.

  1. Rejected

  2. Depressed

  3. Loved

  4. Gorgeous


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Concept based

How did the girl react when the boy proposed her?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
Once, there was a guy who was in love with a girl. She wasn’t the most beautiful and gorgeous girl, but for him, she was everything. He used to dream about her; about spending the rest of his life with her. His friends told him, “why do you dream so much about her when you don’t even know if she loves you or not? First tell her your feelings, and get to know if she likes you or not”. He felt that this was the right way. The girl knew from the beginning that this guy loves her. One day when he proposed her, she rejected him. His friends thought he would take to drink alcohol or take to drugs and end up ruining his life. To their surprise he was not depressed. When they asked him how was it that he is not sad, he replied, “Why should I feel bad? I lost someone who never loved me and she lost someone who really loved and cared for her". True love is hard to find. Love is all about giving to the other person without the greed of gaining anything in return.

  1. She accepted the proposal.

  2. She rejected the proposal.

  3. She did not react.

  4. She advised him to forget her.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The passage says, "One day when he proposed, she rejected him.''

Who was in love?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
Once, there was a guy who was in love with a girl. She wasn’t the most beautiful and gorgeous girl, but for him, she was everything. He used to dream about her; about spending the rest of his life with her. His friends told him, “why do you dream so much about her when you don’t even know if she loves you or not? First tell her your feelings, and get to know if she likes you or not”. He felt that this was the right way. The girl knew from the beginning that this guy loves her. One day when he proposed her, she rejected him. His friends thought he would take to drink alcohol or take to drugs and end up ruining his life. To their surprise he was not depressed. When they asked him how was it that he is not sad, he replied, “Why should I feel bad? I lost someone who never loved me and she lost someone who really loved and cared for her". True love is hard to find. Love is all about giving to the other person without the greed of gaining anything in return.

  1. A guy

  2. A girl

  3. A woman

  4. A man


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It is mentioned in the passage, "once, there was a guy who was in love with a girl."

What did his friends suggest to him?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
Once, there was a guy who was in love with a girl. She wasn’t the most beautiful and gorgeous girl, but for him, she was everything. He used to dream about her; about spending the rest of his life with her. His friends told him, “why do you dream so much about her when you don’t even know if she loves you or not? First tell her your feelings, and get to know if she likes you or not”. He felt that this was the right way. The girl knew from the beginning that this guy loves her. One day when he proposed her, she rejected him. His friends thought he would take to drink alcohol or take to drugs and end up ruining his life. To their surprise he was not depressed. When they asked him how was it that he is not sad, he replied, “Why should I feel bad? I lost someone who never loved me and she lost someone who really loved and cared for her". True love is hard to find. Love is all about giving to the other person without the greed of gaining anything in return.

  1. They suggested that he must keep dreaming.

  2. They suggested that he should find out whether she liked him or not.

  3. They suggested that he should marry her.

  4. They suggested that he should forget her.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It is mentioned, "First tell her your feelings and then get to know if she likes you or not”.

What did the boy do after meeting the girl?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
Once, there was a guy who was in love with a girl. She wasn’t the most beautiful and gorgeous girl, but for him, she was everything. He used to dream about her; about spending the rest of his life with her. His friends told him, “why do you dream so much about her when you don’t even know if she loves you or not? First tell her your feelings, and get to know if she likes you or not”. He felt that this was the right way. The girl knew from the beginning that this guy loves her. One day when he proposed her, she rejected him. His friends thought he would take to drink alcohol or take to drugs and end up ruining his life. To their surprise he was not depressed. When they asked him how was it that he is not sad, he replied, “Why should I feel bad? I lost someone who never loved me and she lost someone who really loved and cared for her". True love is hard to find. Love is all about giving to the other person without the greed of gaining anything in return.

  1. He became depressed.

  2. He began to drink alcohol.

  3. He began to lead his normal life.

  4. He was very sad.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

He remained normal even after being rejected by her.

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