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    Read the passage given below carefully and answer the question that follows.

    The lotus is known by various names as the Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus, Bean of India or simply lotus. It is an aquatic flowering plant which flowers for one or more years. It is sometimes mistaken for a water-lily which has a completely different structure.

    It is majorly white in colour with hues of other colours too. The common Egyptian “white” lotus is a water lily. The white lotus opens when the sun sets, while the blue water lily opens in the morning. The white lotus is a plant growing in wetland areas with water of two meters in depth which blooms in the night.

    The lotus flower symbolises awakening to the spiritual reality in Hinduism. One thing which is worth noting about the lotus flower is that it is unstained even though it grows in the mud.

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    What type of plant is the lotus?

    Solution

    It is an aquatic flowering plant.

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    Read the passage given below carefully and answer the question that follows.

    The lotus is known by various names as the Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus, Bean of India or simply lotus. It is an aquatic flowering plant which flowers for one or more years. It is sometimes mistaken for a water-lily which has a completely different structure.

    It is majorly white in colour with hues of other colours too. The common Egyptian “white” lotus is a water lily. The white lotus opens when the sun sets, while the blue water lily opens in the morning. The white lotus is a plant growing in wetland areas with water of two meters in depth which blooms in the night.

    The lotus flower symbolises awakening to the spiritual reality in Hinduism. One thing which is worth noting about the lotus flower is that it is unstained even though it grows in the mud.

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    How is the lotus different from a water-lily?

    Solution

    It is sometimes mistaken for a water-lily which has a completely different structure.

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    Read the passage given below carefully and answer the question that follows.

    The lotus is known by various names as the Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus, Bean of India or simply lotus. It is an aquatic flowering plant which flowers for one or more years. It is sometimes mistaken for a water-lily which has a completely different structure.

    It is majorly white in colour with hues of other colours too. The common Egyptian “white” lotus is a water lily. The white lotus opens when the sun sets, while the blue water lily opens in the morning. The white lotus is a plant growing in wetland areas with water of two meters in depth which blooms in the night.

    The lotus flower symbolises awakening to the spiritual reality in Hinduism. One thing which is worth noting about the lotus flower is that it is unstained even though it grows in the mud.

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    When does the white lotus open?

    Solution

    It is stated in the passage, "white lotus opens in the evening when the sun sets."

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    Read the passage given below carefully and answer the question that follows.

    The lotus is known by various names as the Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus, Bean of India or simply lotus. It is an aquatic flowering plant which flowers for one or more years. It is sometimes mistaken for a water-lily which has a completely different structure.

    It is majorly white in colour with hues of other colours too. The common Egyptian “white” lotus is a water lily. The white lotus opens when the sun sets, while the blue water lily opens in the morning. The white lotus is a plant growing in wetland areas with water of two meters in depth which blooms in the night.

    The lotus flower symbolises awakening to the spiritual reality in Hinduism. One thing which is worth noting about the lotus flower is that it is unstained even though it grows in the mud.

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    When does the blue lily bloom?

    Solution

    The passage states, 'the blue water lily opens in the morning.'

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    Read the passage given below carefully and answer the question that follows.

    The lotus is known by various names as the Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus, Bean of India or simply lotus. It is an aquatic flowering plant which flowers for one or more years. It is sometimes mistaken for a water-lily which has a completely different structure.

    It is majorly white in colour with hues of other colours too. The common Egyptian “white” lotus is a water lily. The white lotus opens when the sun sets, while the blue water lily opens in the morning. The white lotus is a plant growing in wetland areas with water of two meters in depth which blooms in the night.

    The lotus flower symbolises awakening to the spiritual reality in Hinduism. One thing which is worth noting about the lotus flower is that it is unstained even though it grows in the mud.

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    Which word in the passage means 'colour or shade'?

    Solution

    Hue means a particular shade or tint of a given colour.

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    Read the passage given below carefully and answer the question that follows.

    The peacock in India, majorly known as the Indian peacock or Blue peacock, is a blue coloured flightless bird. It is the national bird of India. The Indian peafowl finds residence among various parts of the Indian subcontinent and is usually found in the drier lowland areas. Peacocks are widely distributed in the wild across South Asia and are protected both culturally in many areas and by law in India. It is a large bird with a length of, from peak to tail, about hundred to hundred and fifty centimetres with weight averaging around five kilograms. The peacock is known for its brightly coloured display of feathers which are generally spread out during mating. Their loud calls make them easy to detect and in forest areas often indicate the presence of a predator such as a tiger.

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    What type of bird is peacock?

    Solution

    It is mentioned in the passage "Indian peacock or Blue peacock, is a blue coloured flightless bird".

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    Read the passage given below carefully and answer the question that follows.

    The peacock in India, majorly known as the Indian peacock or Blue peacock, is a blue coloured flightless bird. It is the national bird of India. The Indian peafowl finds residence among various parts of the Indian subcontinent and is usually found in the drier lowland areas. Peacocks are widely distributed in the wild across South Asia and are protected both culturally in many areas and by law in India. It is a large bird with a length of, from peak to tail, about hundred to hundred and fifty centimetres with weight averaging around five kilograms. The peacock is known for its brightly coloured display of feathers which are generally spread out during mating. Their loud calls make them easy to detect and in forest areas often indicate the presence of a predator such as a tiger.

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    Where is a peacock usually found?

    Solution

    Peacocks are "usually found in the drier lowland areas".

  • Question 8
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    Directions For Questions

    Read the passage given below carefully and answer the question that follows.

    The peacock in India, majorly known as the Indian peacock or Blue peacock, is a blue coloured flightless bird. It is the national bird of India. The Indian peafowl finds residence among various parts of the Indian subcontinent and is usually found in the drier lowland areas. Peacocks are widely distributed in the wild across South Asia and are protected both culturally in many areas and by law in India. It is a large bird with a length of, from peak to tail, about hundred to hundred and fifty centimetres with weight averaging around five kilograms. The peacock is known for its brightly coloured display of feathers which are generally spread out during mating. Their loud calls make them easy to detect and in forest areas often indicate the presence of a predator such as a tiger.

    ...view full instructions

    What is the average weight of a peacock?

    Solution

    It is mentioned in the passage that the peacock has "weight averaging around five kilograms".

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    Read the passage given below carefully and answer the question that follows.

    The peacock in India, majorly known as the Indian peacock or Blue peacock, is a blue coloured flightless bird. It is the national bird of India. The Indian peafowl finds residence among various parts of the Indian subcontinent and is usually found in the drier lowland areas. Peacocks are widely distributed in the wild across South Asia and are protected both culturally in many areas and by law in India. It is a large bird with a length of, from peak to tail, about hundred to hundred and fifty centimetres with weight averaging around five kilograms. The peacock is known for its brightly coloured display of feathers which are generally spread out during mating. Their loud calls make them easy to detect and in forest areas often indicate the presence of a predator such as a tiger.

    ...view full instructions

    When does a peacock spread out its feathers?

    Solution

    It is clear from the line "The peacock is known for its brightly coloured display of feathers which are generally spread out during mating".

  • Question 10
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    Directions For Questions

    Read the passage given below carefully and answer the question that follows.

    The peacock in India, majorly known as the Indian peacock or Blue peacock, is a blue coloured flightless bird. It is the national bird of India. The Indian peafowl finds residence among various parts of the Indian subcontinent and is usually found in the drier lowland areas. Peacocks are widely distributed in the wild across South Asia and are protected both culturally in many areas and by law in India. It is a large bird with a length of, from peak to tail, about hundred to hundred and fifty centimetres with weight averaging around five kilograms. The peacock is known for its brightly coloured display of feathers which are generally spread out during mating. Their loud calls make them easy to detect and in forest areas often indicate the presence of a predator such as a tiger.

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    Which word in the passage means 'naturally unable to fly'?

    Solution

    'Flightless' means 'naturally unable to fly'.

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