ICSE Class 12 English Unseen Passages Comprehensions With Answers

Please refer below for the best collection of ICSE Class 12 English Unseen Passages with questions and answers prepared as per the latest syllabus and examination guidelines for English Class 12. All Comprehensions of English have been prepared based on the latest examination pattern followed in ICSE. Students should read through the passages and then solve the questions given below and then can compare their solutions with the answers given below. You can also refer to the ICSE Class 12 English Sample Papers here.

English Unseen Passages ICSE Class 12

We have provided English Comprehensions with Answers for ICSE Class 12. All Unseen Passages have been provided with questions and answers. These reading comprehensions are expected to come in the upcoming ICSE Class 12th English examinations.

English Unseen Passages Comprehensions with Answers ICSE Class 12

Unseen Passage for Class 12

Read the passage given below : 

1. To ensure its perpetuity, the ground is well held by the panther both in space and in time. It enjoys a much wider distribution over the globe than its bigger cousins, and procreates sufficiently profusely to ensure its continuity for all time to come.

2. There seems to be no particular breeding season of the panther, although its sawing and caterwauling is more frequently heard during winter and summer. The gestation period is about ninety to hundred days (Whipsnade, ninety-two days). The litter normally consists of four cubs, rarely five. Of these, generally two survive and not more than one reaches maturity. I have never come across more than two cubs at the heels of the mother. Likewise, graziers in the forest have generally found only two cubs hidden away among rocks, hollows of trees, and other impossible places.

3. Panther cubs are generally in evidence in March. They are born blind. This is a provision of Nature against their drifting away from the place of safety in which they are lodged by their mother, and exposing themselves to the danger of their being devoured by hyenas, jackals, and other predators. They generally open their eyes in about three to four weeks.

4. The mother alone rears its cubs in seclusion. It keeps them out of the reach of the impulsive and impatient male. As a matter of fact the mother separates from the male soon after mating and forgets all about their tumultuous union. The story that the male often looks in to find out how the mother is progressing with her cubs has no foundation except in what we wish it should do at least.

5. The mother carries its cubs about by holding them by the scruff of their necks, in its mouth. It trains them to stalk, and teaches them how to deliver the bite of death to the prey. The cubs learn to treat all and sundry with suspicion at their mother’s heels. Instinctively the cubs seek seclusion, keep to cover and protect their flanks by walking along the edge of the forest.

6. I have never had an opportunity to watch a mother panther train its cubs. But in Pilibhit forests, I once saw a tigress giving some lessons to its little ones. I was its kill at Mala as the sun set, the tigress materialised in the twilight behind my machan. For about an hour, it scanned and surveyed the entire area looking and listening with the gravest concern. It even went to the road where my elephant was awaiting my signal. The mahout spotted it from a distance and drove the elephant away.

7. When darkness descended upon the scene and all was well and safe the tigress called its cubs by emitting a low haa-oon. The cubs, two in number and bigger than a fullgrown cat, soon responded. They came trotting up to their mother and hurried straight to the kill in indecent haste. The mother spitted at them so furiously that they doubled back its heels immediately. Thereafter, the mother and its cubs sat under cover about 50 feet (15 m) away from the kill to watch, wait, look, and listen. After about half an hour’s patience and fidgetless vigil the mother seemed to say ‘paid for’. At this signal, the cubs cautiously advanced, covering their flanks, towards the kill. No longer did they make a beeline for it, as they had done before. 

8. The mother sat watching its cubs eat, and mounted guard on them. She did not partake of the meal.

On the basis of your understanding of the passage complete the statements given below with the help of options that follow :

(a) To protect its cubs, the mother panther hides them :
(i) among rocks
(ii) in the branches of the trees
(iii) behind the tree trunks
(iv) at its heels

(b) The male panther :
(i) is protective of its cubs
(ii) trains its cubs
(iii) watches the progress of the mother
(iv) is impulsive and impatient

Answer the following questions briefly : 

Question. What may happen if the panther cubs are not born blind ?
Answer : If the panther cubs are not blind they drift away from the place of safety in which they are lodged by their mother.

Question. From the narrator’s observation, what do we learn about the nature of the tigress ?
Answer : The tigress is very protective about her cubs. She rears them alone without the help of the male. She trains them to hunt and guards them, while they eat.

Question. Why did the mahaut drive his elephant away ?
Answer : The mahaut drove away his elephant to protect it from the tigress.

Question. How many cubs does the mother panther rarely deliver ?
Answer : The mother panther delivers litter of four cubs, rarely five.

Question. Why did the tigress spit at its cubs ?
Answer : The mother tigress spitted at it cubs to call them back to its heels and watch the prey carefully, instead of running towards it in haste.

Question. Why does the panther not face the risk of extinction ? 
Answer : The panther does not face the risk of extinction because it procreates sufficiently and profusely to ensure its continuity for all time to come.

Question. Find words from the passage which mean the same as each of the following : 
(i) moving aimlessly (para 3)
(ii) came down/fell (para 7)
Answer : (i) Moving aimlessly-drifting
(ii) came down/fell-descended

Class 12 English Unseen Passage

Read the passage given below : 

1. Maharana Pratap ruled over Mewar only for 25 years. However, he accomplished so much grandeur during his reign that his glory surpassed the boundaries of countries and time turning him into an immortal personality. He along with his kingdom became a synonym for valour, sacrifice and patriotism. Mewar had been a leading Rajput kingdom even before Maharana Pratap occupied the throne. Kings of Mewar, with the cooperation of their nobles and subjects, had established such traditions in the kingdom, as augmented their magnificence despite the hurdles of having a smaller area under their command and less population. There did come a few thorny occasions when the flag of the kingdom seemed sliding down. Their flag once again heaved high in the sky thanks to the gallantry and brilliance of the people of Mewar.

2. The destiny of Mewar was good in the sense that barring a few kings, most of the rulers were competent and patriotic. This glorious tradition of the kingdom almost continued for 1500 years since its establishment, right from the reign of Bappa Rawal. In fact, only 60 years before Maharana Pratap, Rana Sanga drove the kingdom to the pinnacle of fame. His reputation went beyond Rajasthan and reached Delhi. Two generations before him, Rana Kumbha had given a new stature to the kingdom through victories and developmental work. During his reign, literature and art also progressed extraordinarily. Rana himself was inclined towards writing and his works are read with reverence even today. The ambience of his kingdom was conducive to the creation of high quality work of art and literature. These accomplishments were the outcome of a long standing tradition sustained by several generations.

3. The lives of the people of Mewar must have been peaceful and prosperous during the long span of time; otherwise such extraordinary accomplishment in these fields would not have been possible. This is reflected in their art and literature as well as their loving nature. They compensate for lack of admirable physique by their firm but pleasant nature. The ambience of Mewar remains lovely thanks to the cheerful and liberal character of its people.

4. One may observe astonishing pieces of workmanship not only in the forts and palaces of Mewar but also in public utility buildings. Ruins of many structures which are still standing tall in their grandeur are testimony to the fact that Mewar was not only the land of the brave but also a seat of art and culture. Amidst aggression and bloodshed, literature and art flourished and creative pursuits of literature and artists did not suffer. Imagine, how glorious the period must have been when the Vijaya Stambha which is the sample of our great ancient architecture even today, was constructed. In the same fort, Kirti Stambha is standing high, reflecting how liberal the then administration was which allowed people from other communities and kingdoms to come and carry out construction work. It is useless to indulge in the debate whether the Vijay Stambha was constructed first or the Kirti Stambha. The fact is that both the capitals are standing side by side and reveal the proximity between the king and the subjects of Mewar.

5. The cycle of time does not remain the same. Where the reign of Rana Sanga was crucial in raising the kingdom to the acme of glory, it also proved to be his nemesis. History took a turn the fortune of Mewar—the land of the brave, started waning. Rana tried to save the day with his acumen which was running against the stream and the glorious traditions for some time.

On the basis of your understanding of the above passage, answer each of the questions given below with the help of the options that follow :

Question. Maharana Pratap became immortal because :
(i) he ruled Mewar for 25 years
(ii) he added a lot of grandeur to Mewar
(iii) of his valour, sacrifice and patriotism
(iv) both (ii) and (iii)

Question. Difficulties in the way of Mewar were :
(i) lack of cooperation the nobility
(ii) ancient traditions of the kingdom
(iii) its small area and small population
(iv) the poverty of the subjects

Question. During thorny occasions :
(i) the flag of Mewar seemed to be lowered
(ii) the flag of Mewar was hoisted high
(iii) the people of Mewar showed gallantry
(iv) most of the rulers heaved a sigh of relief

Question. Mewar was lucky because :
(i) all of its rulers were competent
(ii) most of its people were competent
(iii) most of its rulers were competent
(iv) only a few of its people were incompetent

Answer the following questions briefly :

Question. How did the rulers show that they cared for their subjects ?
Answer : By building Vijaya Stambha and Kirti Stambha side by side, rulers revealed the proximity between the king and subjects of Mewar.

Question. What was Rana Kumbha’s contribution to the glory of Mewar ?
Answer : Rana Kumbha had given a new stature to the kingdom through victories and development work. During his reign, literature and art also progressed extraordinarily.
Rana himself was inclined towards writing and his works are read with reverence even today.

Question. What does the writer find worth admiration in the people of Mewar ?
Answer : The people of Mewar are loving, cheerful, liberal, peaceful, prosperous and have pleasant nature. According to the writer, these are the qualities that make them worth
admiration.

Question. Who is the earliest King of Mewar mentioned in the passage ?
Answer : Bappa Rawal was the earliest king of Mewar.

Question. How could art and literature flourish in Mewar ?
Answer : During Rana Kumbha’s reign, literature and art progressed extraordinarily. The peaceful and prosperous atmosphere of his kingdom was suitable for the creation of high quality work of literature and art. The king himself countributed to literature. Even amidst wars and bloodshed, literature and art flourished.

Question. What does the erection of Vijaya Stambha and Kirti Stambha in the same fort signify ?
Answer : Vijaya Stambha is the sample of our great ancient architecture even today. Kirti Stambha reflects how liberal the then administration was, which allowed people from other communities and kingdoms to come and carry out construction work in Mewar.

Question. Find words from the passage which mean the same as each of the following :
(i) surprising (para 4)
(ii) evidence (para 4)
Answer : (i) astonishing (ii) testimony

Unseen Passage for Class 12 with Answers

Read the passage given below :

People tend to amass possessions, sometimes without being aware of doing so. They can have a delightful surprise when they find something useful which they did not know they owned. Those who never have to change houses become indiscriminate collectors of what can only be described as clutter. They leave unwanted objects in drawers, cupboards and attics for years in the belief that they may one day need them. Old people also accumulate belongings for two other reasons, lack of physical and mental energy, and sentiment. Things owned for a long time are full of associations with the past, perhaps with the relatives who are dead, and so they gradually acquire a sentimental value.

Some things are collected deliberately in an attempt to avoid wastage. Among these are string and brown paper, kept by thrifty people when a parcel has been opened. Collecting small items can be a mania. A lady cuts out from newspapers sketches of model clothes that she would like to buy if she had money. As she is not rich, the chances are that she will never be able to afford such purchases. It is a harmless habit, but it litters up her desk.

Collecting as a serious hobby is quite different and has many advantages. It provides relaxation for leisure hours, as just looking at one’s treasure is always a joy. One doesn’t have to go out for amusement as the collection is housed at home. Whatever it consists of- stamps, records, first editions of books, china–there is always something to do in connection with it; from finding the right place for the latest addition to verifying facts in reference books. This hobby educates one not only in the chosen subject, but also in general matters which have some bearing on it.

There are other benefits also. One gets to meet like-minded collectors to get advice, compare notes, exchange articles, to show off one’s latest finds, etc.; so, one’s circle of friends grows. Soon the hobby leads to travelling, perhaps a meeting in another town, possibly a trip abroad in search of a rare specimen, for collectors are not confined to one country. Over the years, one may well become an authority on one’s hobby and will probably be asked to give informal talks to little gatherings and then, if successful, to larger audiences.

(a) On the basis of your understanding of the above passage make notes on it, using headings and subheadings.
Use recognisable abbreviations (wherever necessary -minimum four) and a format you consider suitable. Also supply an appropriate title to it.
(b) Write a summary of the passage in about 80 words.

Answer : (a) Title : Collection-Advantage or dis-advantage
1. Notes

(i) Consequences
(a) PpL can hv delightful surprises
(b) Become indiscriminate collectors
(c) Senti values

(ii) Reasons
(a) To avoid wastage
(b) Mania
(c) Lack of physical and mental energy in the case of old people.

(iii) Advantages
(a) Relaxation
(b) doesn’t hv to go out for amusement
(c) educates

(iv) Other benefits
(a) One may meet like-minded collectors
(b) frnd circle grows
(c) hobby leads to travelling

Abbreviations Used
Hv       have
Ppl      people
Senti   sentimental
Frnd    friend

(b) People sometimes collect things due to various reasons which may be related to their need, lack of energy or sentimental value. Sometimes collection may be done to avoid wastage which later becomes a mania. But it has many advantages too; it relaxes, amuses and educates. It has additional benefits where one may meet like-minded collectors to get advice, compare notes, exchange articles, to show off one’s latest find, etc. As a result, their friend circle grows bigger. In fact, hobby further leads to travelling. 

Comprehensions for Class 12 English with Solutions

Read the passage given below carefully :

1. For four days, I walked through the narrow lanes of the old city, enjoying the romance of being in a city where history still lives – in its cobblestone streets and in its people riding asses, carrying vine leaves and palm as they once did during the time of Christ.

2. This is Jerusalem, home to the sacred sites of Christianity, Islam and Judaism. This is the place that houses the church of the Holy Sepulchre, the place where Jesus was finally laid to rest. This is also the site of Christ’s crucifixion, burial and resurrection.

3. Built by the Roman Emperor Constantine at the site of an earlier temple to Aphrodite, it is the most venerated Christian shrine in the world. And justifiably so. Here, within the church, are the last five stations of the cross, the 10th station where Jesus was stripped of his clothes, the 11th where he was nailed to the cross, the 12th where he died on the cross, the 13th where the body was removed from the cross, and the 14th, his tomb.

4. For all this weighty tradition, the approach and entrance to the church is non descript. You have to ask for directions. Even to the devout Christian pilgrims walking along the Via Dolorosa – The Way of Sorrow – first nine stations look clueless. Then a courtyard appears, hemmed in by other buildings and a doorway to one side. This leads to a vast area of huge stone architecture.

5. Immediately inside the entrance is your first stop. It’s the stone of anointing: this is the place, according to Greek tradition, where Christ was removed from the cross. The Roman Catholics, however, believe it to be the spot where Jesus’ body was prepared for burial by Joseph.

6. What happened next? Jesus was buried. He was taken to a place outside the city of Jerusalem where other graves existed and there, he was buried in a cave. However, all that is long gone, destroyed by continued attacks and rebuilding; what remains is the massive – and impressive – Rotunda (a round building with a dome) that Emperor Constantine built. Under this, and right in the centre of the Rotunda, is the structure that contains the Holy Sepulchre.

7. “How do you know that this is Jesus’ tomb?” I asked one of the pilgrims standing next to me. He was clueless, more interested, like the rest of them, in the novelty of it all and in photographing it, than in its history or tradition.

8. At the start of the first century, the place was a disused quarry outside the city walls. According to the gospels, Jesus’ crucifixion occurred ‘at a place outside the city walls with graves nearby……’. Archaeologists have discovered tombs from that era, so the site is compatible with the biblical period.

9. The structure at the site is a marble tomb built over the original burial chamber. It has two rooms, and you enter four at a time into the first of these, the Chapel of the Angel. Here the angle is supposed to have sat on a stone to recount Christ’s resurrection. A low door made of white marble, partly worn away by pilgrims’ hands, leads to a smaller chamber inside. This is the ‘room of the tomb’, the place where Jesus was buried.

10. We entered in single file. On my right was a large marble slab that covered the original rock bench on which the body of Jesus was laid. A woman knelt and prayed. Her eyes were wet with tears. She pressed her face against the slab to hide them, but it only made it worse.

I. On the basis of your understanding of this passage answer the following questions with the help of given options :

Question. How does Jerusalem still retain the charm of ancient era?
(i) There are narrow lanes.
(ii) Roads are paved with cobblestones.
(iii) People can be seen riding assess.
(iv) All of the above.

Question. Holy Sepulchre is sacred to _____________.
(i) Christianity.
(ii) Islam.
(iii) Judaism.
(iv) Both (i) and (iii).

Question. Why does one have to constantly ask for directions to the church?
(i) Its lanes are narrow.
(ii) Entrance to the church is non descript.
(iii) People are not tourist-friendly.
(iv) Everyone is lost in enjoying the romance of the place.

Question. Where was Jesus buried?
(i) In a cave.
(ii) At a place outside the city.
(iii) In the Holy Sepulchre
(iv) Both (i) and (ii)

II. Answer the following questions briefly :

Question. Why did the pilgrims enter the ‘room of the tomb’ in a single file ?
Answer : ‘Room of the tomb’ is a very small place, hence the pilgrims entered in a single file.

Question. What is the general attitude of the pilgrims ?
Answer : Pilgrims have a very casual attitude and they are completely unaware about the history and tradition. They are more into capturing pictures and appreciating the novelty of the church.

Question. How is the site compatible with the biblical period ?
Answer : According to the gospels, Jesus’ crucifixion occurred ‘at a place outside the city walls with graves nearby…’ and as the archaeologists have discovered tombs from the Biblical era, the site is compatible.

Question. What is the Greek belief about the ‘stone of anointing’ ?
Answer : According to the Greek belief, the stone of anointing is a place where Christ was removed from the cross.

Question. Why did ‘a woman’ try to hide her tears ?
Answer : The woman knelt down to pray looking at the large marble slab and wanted to hide her tears as she became very sentimental.

Question. Why did Emperor Constantine build the Rotunda ?
Answer : Emperor Constantine built Rotunda to safeguard the Holy Sepulchre and the remaining structure around it.

Question. Find words from the passage which mean the same as :
(i) A large grave (para 3)
(ii) Having no interesting features/dull (para 4)
Answer : (i) Tomb. (ii) Non-descript.

Unseen Passages for Class 12 English

Read the passage given below: 

1. We often make all things around us the way we want them. Even during our pilgrimages we have begun to look for whatever makes our heart happy, gives comfort to our body and peace to the mind. It is as if external solutions will fulfil our needs, and we do not want to make any special efforts even in our spiritual search. Our mind is resourceful – it works to find shortcuts in simple and easy ways.

2. Even pilgrimages have been converted into tourism opportunities. Instead, we must awaken our conscience and souls and understand the truth. Let us not tamper with our own nature of that of the Supreme.

3. All our cleverness is rendered ineffective when nature does a dance of destruction. Its fury can and will wash away all imperfections. Indian culture, based on Vedic treatises, assists in human evolution, but we are using our entire energy in distorting these traditions according to our convenience instead of making efforts to make ourselves worthy of them.

4. The irony is that humans are not even aware of the complacent attitude they have allowed themselves to sink to. Nature is everyone’s Amma and her fierce blows will sooner or later corner us and force us to understand this truth. Earlier, pilgrimages to places of spiritual significance were rituals that were undertaken when people became free from their worldly duties. Even now some seekers take up this pious religious journey as a path to peace and knowledge. Anyone travelling with this attitude feels and travels with only a few essential items that his body can carry. Pilgrims traditionally travelled light, on foot, eating light, dried chickpeas and fruits, or whatever was available. Pilgrims of older days did not feel the need to stay in special AC bedrooms, or travel by luxury cars or indulge themselves with delicious food and savouries.

5. Pilgrims traditionally moved ahead, creating a feeling of belonging towards all, conveying a message of brotherhood among all they came across whether in small caves, ashrams or local settlements. They received the blessings and congregations of yogis and mahatmas in return while conducting the dharma of their pilgrimage. A pilgrimage is like penance of sadhana to stay near nature and to experience a feeling of oneness with it, to keep the body healthy and fulfilled with the amount of food, while seeking freedom from attachments and yet remaining happy while staying away from relatives and associates.

6. This is how a pilgrimage should be rather than making it like a picnic by taking a large group along and living in comfort, packing in entertainment, and tampering with environment. What is worse is giving a boost to the ego of having had a special darshan. Now alms are distributed, charity done while they brag about their spiritual experiences !

7. We must embark on our spiritual journey by first understanding the grace and significance of a pilgrimage and following it up with the prescribed rules and rituals – this is what translates into the ultimate and beautiful medium of spiritual evolution. There is no justification for tampering with nature.

8. A pilgrimage is symbolic of contemplation and meditation and acceptance, and is a metaphor for the constant growth or movement and love for nature that we should hold in our hearts.

9. This is the truth !

I. On the basis of your understanding of the above passage answer the questions that follow with the help of given options : 

(a) How can a pilgrim keep his body healthy ?
(i) By travelling light
(ii) By eating small amount of food
(iii) By keeping free from attachments
(iv) Both (i) and (ii)

(b) How do we satisfy our ego ?
(i) By having a special darshan
(ii) By distributing alms
(iii) By treating it like a picnic
(iv) Both (i) and (ii)

II. Answer the following as briefly as possible: 

Question. What happens when pilgrimages are turned into picnics?
Answer: When pilgrimages turn into picnics, the entire significance of pilgrimage as sadhana is lost. It becomes more of a social gathering, a life of comfort and a boost to ego,where pilgrims brag about charity and their special darshan.

Question. Why are we complacent in our spiritual efforts?
Answer: Pilgrimages are no more of travelling on foot and living in the ashrams with basic necessities, it has become a picnic with all the comfort, AC rooms, travelling by car with a large group to have all the fun and entertainment. Hence,we are complacent in our spiritual efforts.

Question. How does nature respond when we try to be clever with it ?
Answer: When we try to be clever with nature it does a dance of destruction. Its anger washes away all imperfections that are ruining our bodies because of the extra comfort that we are adapting our bodies into. We are not making any efforts to make our body work and adjust in adverse conditions rather making it all the more tender. Nature is just like everyone’s Amma and would act destructive by affecting our health, etc Sooner or later and force us to understand this truth.

Question. What message does the passage convey to the prilgrims?
Answer: It conveys the mass age that pilgrimages are a religious connotation and undertaken for ritualistic purposes, to understand the realities of life, to stay close to nature and should not be taken as a tourism opportunity where you gather in a large group, enjoy amongst all the luxuries and make a life rest upon only comfort.

Question. What change has taken place in our attitude towards pilgrimages ?
Answer : Earlier pilgrimages were a penance to stay near nature and did not require luxury rooms and big cars to travel, now they have become more of a tourism opportunity where people go for a picnic.

Question. In olden days with what attitude did people go on a pilgrimage?
Answer: In older days, pilgrimages were more of a sadhana to love people, stay close to the nature, understand it, stay healthy and eat healthy. It was also for seeking freedom from attachment.

Question. Find words from the passage which mean the same as the following: 
(i) made/turned (para 3) (ii) very satisfied (para 4).
Answer: (i) Rendered (ii) Complacent.

Solved Unseen Passages for English Class 12

Read the passage given below:

It is surprising that sometimes we don’t listen to what people say to us. We hear them, but we don’t listen to them. I was curious to know how hearing is different from listening. I had thought both were synonyms, but gradually, I realised there is a big difference between the two words. 

Hearing is a physical phenomenon. Whenever somebody speaks, the sound waves generated reach you, and you definitely hear whatever is said to you. However, even if you hear something, it doesn’t always mean that you actually understand whatever is being said. Paying attention to whatever you hear means you are really listening. Consciously using your mind to understand whatever is being said is listening.

Diving deeper, I found that listening is not only hearing with attention, but is much more than that. Listening is hearing with full attention, and applying our mind. Most of the time, we listen to someone, but our minds are full of needless chatter and there doesn’t seem to be enough space to accommodate what is being spoken.

We come with a lot of prejudices and preconceived notions about the speaker or the subject on which he is talking. We pretend to listen to the speaker, but deep inside, we sit in judgement and are dying to pronounce right or wrong, true or false, yes or no. Sometimes, we even come prepared with a negative mindset of proving the speaker wrong. Even if the speaker says nothing harmful, we are ready to pounce on him with our own version of things.

What we should ideally do is listen first with full awareness. Once we have done that, we can decide whether we want to make a judgement or not. Once, we do that, communication will be perfect and our interpersonal relationship will become so much better. Listening well doesn’t mean one has to say the right thing at the right moment. In fact, sometimes if words are left unspoken, there is a feeling of tension and negativity. Therefore, it is better to speak out your mind, but do so with awareness after listening to the speaker with full concentration.

Let’s look at this in another way. When you really listen, you imbibe not only what is being spoken, but you also understand what is not spoken as well. Most of the time we don’t really listen even to people who really matter to us. That’s how misunderstandings grow among families, husbands and wives, brothers and sisters.

(A) On the basis of your reading of the above passage make notes on it, using headings and sub-headings. Use recognizable abbreviations (wherever necessary – minimum four) and a format you consider suitable. Also supply an appropriate title to it.
Answer: 1. Listening Vs. Hearing
1.1 Difference between the two synonyms
1.2 Hearing but not listening
1.3 Paying attention
1.4 Hearing as a physical phenomenon
1.5 Consciously using your mind
1.6 Mind full of needless chatter
1.7 Accommodating what is said

2. Judgement about the speaker
2.1 Prejudiced and preconceived notions
2.2 Neg. mindset
2.3 Proving our ver. of things right

3. Ideal way of listening
3.1 Listen first
3.2 Listen with awareness
3.3 Think before you judge
3.4 Words unspoken leave a feeling of tension and negativity
3.5 Speak your mind out

4. Listening to understand people
4.1 Imbibe what is not spoken
4.2 Times when we don’t listen to people who matter
4.3 Triggers misunderstanding

List of abbreviations used
1. Vs. – Versus
2. Neg. – Negative
3. Ver. – Version
4. Don’t – Do not

Title – Listening Versus Hearing

(B) Write a summary of the passage in about 80 words.
Answer: Sometimes, we hear people but do not listen to them attentively. The difference between the two synonyms is that one is a physical phenomenon while the other is a conscious use of mind.
We, as listeners, often have preconceived notions about the speaker. We come prepared with a negative mindset, tend to prove them wrong and pounce our own version of things.
Ideally, we should listen to them, understand their perception and stop judging them in order to avoid misunderstandings.

Unseen Passage Class 12 English Pdf

1 I. Food is an important part of our identity and culture. We are known by what we eat. It reflects the geography to which we belong and the locally available resources used in our cuisine. Adivasi food systems are deeply embedded in local culture and traditions, given that the way of life of these indigenous peoples is so closely linked to nature and its resources.

II. Jharkhand is a natural abode and home to numerous Adivasi communities constituting a little over 25% of the total population. These communities, in addition to their rich social and cultural traditions, practice immensely diverse food practices which are based on locally available resources and techniques. Such Adivasi food systems have been instrumental in maintaining the sovereignty and self-reliance of these communities. They have taken many varieties of vegetables and tubers, wild or grown, to enrich their diet and also to meet their requirements of calcium, iron, minerals and vitamins.

III. The realm of medicinal plants and herbal products is even vaster. According to the All India Coordinated Research Project on Ethnobiology, tribal communities are acquainted with the use of over 9,000 species of plants including food plants, while specifically for the purpose of healing they know the use of around 7,500 species of plants.

IV. The Adivasi food of Jharkhand may be defined in terms of a few characteristic features: food is influenced by physiological needs and geographical conditions and the habit is closely associated with habitat. This means food habits are guided by locally available resources. Adivasis consume boiled food like rice, pulses, herbs or ‘saag’ and on some occasions, animal or bird meat is roasted on a fire. Because of these consistent food habits that are based on locally available resources, instances of serious diseases are considerably lower among Adivasis.

V. Nutrition Value: Ingredients used in Adivasi food are a great source of nutrition in addition to taste. Studies have revealed that Adivasi food provides high immunity to diseases and protection from deformities. Food like tubers, shoots, berries, nuts, etc. are a good source of protein and fat. The consumption of meat, fish, egg, shellfish, etc., provides good quality protein apart from important vitamins and minerals. Widely consumed wild or grown tubers enrich their dietary requirement of calcium, iron, mineral elements and vitamins. Based on your understanding of the passage, answer any eight out of ten questions by choosing the correct option.

Question. What is the relationship between (1) and (2)?       
(1) Such Adivasi food systems have been instrumental in maintaining the sovereignty and self-reliance of these communities.
(2) This means food habits are guided by locally available resources.
(a) (1) is the reason for (2).
(b) (2) elaborates the problem described in (1).
(c) (1) gives the motive behind (2)
(d) (2) explains the problem discussed in (1)

Question. Alliteration refers to the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.   
Select the option that contains a word from the passage that will form an alliteration with ‘Adivasi food of Jharkhand’.
(a) Sovereignty
(b) Ingridients
(c) Features
(d) Medicinal

Question. Select the option that suitably completes the given dialogue as per the context on the passage.     
Jaya That seminar about the Adivasis was very informative but I don’t think I can ever eat what they eat.
Rishi Why are you saying that? Their food ……… .
(a) is so different from ours
(b) is so rich in nutrition
(c) is made up raw materials
(d) is obtained from medicinal plants

Question. Select the option that lists what we can conclude from the passage.          
(1) Adivasis are self-reliant and have a good immune system as they eat nutritious food that is available as per their natural resources.
(2) Adivasis are self-reliant and have good immune system as they eat every kind of food that is given to them by their governing agencies.
(3) Adivasis are self-reliant, modern and have good knowledge of healing properties.
(4) Adivasis are not self-reliant but have good immune system as they eat nutritious food that is available as per their natural resources.
(a) Only (1) is true
(b) Both (1) and (3) are true
(c) Both (2) and (3) are true
(d) Only (4) is true

Question. The sentence “We are known by what we eat” means that         
(a) It’s important to eat good food in order to be healthy and fit.
(b) We become famous by the kind of food we eat.
(c) Healthful and nutritious food is the reason behind our fame.
(d) People remember us because of our eating habits.

Question. The mention of medicinal plants and herbal products makes the writer seem.    
(a) Commend
(b) Thankless
(c) Appreciative
(d) Critical

Question. The writer mentions that ‘food is an important part of our identity and culture’. Pick the option that closely gives the meaning of the statement.             
(a) Culture is what makes everyone different from who they are and where they originate.
(b) Food is family treasure in a way that the recipes are passed on from one generation to another.
(c) As the world becomes more globalised, it is easier to access cuisines from different cultures.
(d) How we eat and talk about food is a different key part of our identities.

Question. Select the option that states the reason behind the statement- “Adivasi food provides high immunity to diseases and protection from deformities”.         
(a) The food of Adivasis have more protein and fibre.
(b) The food of Adivasis have a rich balance of protein, vitamins and minerals.
(c) Adivasis grow their own food themselves.
(d) Adivasis know the use of around 7,500 species of plants.

Question. Which of the following statements is/are true in the context of the passage?         
1. Studies have revealed that as the Adivasi food is rich in nutrients, it provides high immunity to disease and protection from deformities.
2. Most of the Adivasis have frequent cases of serious diseases due to their consistent eating habits.
3. Adivasi food provides ample amount of proteins, vitamins and minerals to boost the immune system of the eater.
4. Adivasi communities cover more than 34% of Jharkhand- which is their natural house.
(a) Only 1
(b) Both 1 and 2
(c) Both 1 and 3
(d) Only 4

Question. Which quote summarises the writer’s feelings about the Adivasi’s food and culture as described in the passage?       
(a) If you keep good food in your fridge, you will eat good food. –Errick Mc Adams
(b) It’s health that is real wealth and not pieces of Gold and Silver. –Mahatma Gandhi
(c) Eating healthy food fills your body with energy and nutrients. Imagine your cells smiling back at you and saying: ‘Thank You!. –Karen Salmansohn
(d) A Journey of thousand miles begins with a single step. –Lao Tzu

Unseen Passage for Class 12

I. From picking out souvenirs, collecting coins to sending mail from each city visited—every traveler comes with their own set of quirks. For many, the very act of painstakingly choosing a postcard, slipping into a local letterbox and sending it home is sacrosanct. If you fall in that category, you’ll enjoy this list of some of the most unusual post offices in theworld–the highest, lowest and remotest, all standing tomake sure your letter is sent fromtheir city,with love.

II. On the waters of Srinagar’s Dal Lake floats a boat. Inside it, sit a few postmen, and with them, a box of stamps. This is no ordinary shikara, turned into a houseboat for tourists, and nor is it part of the jostling floating market. It is India’s only floating post office. Established in 2011, the post office acts as a regular post office with banking services and an in-house philately museum, only bobbing along to the water. In addition, your mail gets stamped with a special Kashmiri seal depicting a shikara and a boatman, especially for this wooden post office with the pin code: 190001.

III. Seal your first visit to the Eiffel Tower with a stamp. The iron landmark that Paris ismost recognizably linked with has a little post office in its southern wing, allowing tourists and visitors to pop in, and post theirmail. If you’re lucky, your postage may get a special stamp declaring that it has been sent from the Eiffel Tower, but it is no guarantee.

IV. The endeavor to send a letter from the world’s highest post office is certainly a commitment. It takes reaching Tingri Country in Tibet, battling altitude sickness, lugging oxygen cylinders and trudging up a height of 5300m above ground level. This tin-shed mailing box, just established in 2008, is located in the Everest Base Camp, and acts as a resting point for hungry travelers, along with its duties of sending mail to all parts of the world.

V. What does one do after successfully completing their first scuba dive? Their only choice can be found at Vanuatu, a Pacific island nation located off Oceania and Australia. The first underwater post office in the Hideaway Island, allows anyone willing to swim among the fishes to post mail on specially designed waterproof postcards. For a post box located 9 feet below ground level, it attracts a lot of visitors, especially tourists. Incidentally, the country is driven to make posting mail an adventure activity. It also is home to a volcano post, set on top of Mt. Yasur on Tanna Island, an active volcano which is known to erupt more than 10 times an hour.

Based on your understanding of the passage, answer any eight out of ten questions by choosing the correct option.

Question. “Every traveler comes with their own set of quirks.” Which set of quirks is the writer discussing here?        
(a) Collecting coins and memorable objects while one is traveling for remembrance.
(b) Writing a letter about the visited place for remembrance.
(c) Taking selfies at the places where one goes for visit.
(d) Clicking the photographs in the vicinity of the place one visits.

Question. Select the option that suitably completes the given dialogue as per the passage.           
Rahil India is so unique in its people, culture, language, basically everything. It added another uniqueness to itself.
Pooja Yes, I agree , ………
(a) an underwater post office is definitely unique.
(b) a floating post office is definitely unique.
(c) India’s people are quite unique.
(d) India’s achievements are quite unique.

Question. Where can one find a post office with specially designed waterproof postcards?         
(a) At Vanuatu in the Tanna Island
(b) Srinagar’s Dal Lake
(c) Tingri Country in Tibet
(d) At Vanuatu in the Hideaway Island

Question. Select the option that lists a trait of every traveller.             
(1) Calling loved ones to share details.
(2) Picking out souvenirs.
(3) sharing pictures on social sites.
(4) coin collection
(5) writing mail from a touring city
(a) (1), (3) and (5) are true
(b) (2) and (5) are true
(c) (4) and (5) are true
(d) (2), (4) and (5) are true

Question. Select the option that indicates the situation in Everest Base Camp before and after 2008. 

Question. What is the relationship between (1) and (2)?                 
(1) ……… list of some of the most unusual post offices in the world ………
(2) …… has a little post office in its southern wing
(a) (1) sets the stage for (2).
(b) (2) is the reason for (1).
(c) (2) elaborates the problem given in (1).
(d) (1) repeats the situation described in (2).

Question. Oxymoron is a figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction.     
From the options given below, choose the words that are example of oxymoron.
(a) Adventure activity
(b) Jostting floating
(c) Ordinary shikara
(d) Only choice

Question. What is special about Mount Yasur and where is it located?       
(a) It’s an active volcano a day which is known to erupt more than 10 times and is situated in the Hideaway Island, Vanuatu.
(b) It’s an active volcano which is known to erupt more than 10 times an hour and is situated in the Tanna Island, Vanuatu.
(c) It’s an active volcano which is known to erupt more than 10 times an hour and is situated near the Everest Base Camp.
(d) It’s an active volcano which is known to erupt more than 10 times a day and is situated near the Srinagar’s Dal Lake.

Question. Which quote best summarizes the writer’s feelings about the details given in the passage?   
(a) I don’t film messages. I let the post office take care of those. –Berhardo Bertolucci
(b) The postal service needs tools to modernize and compete. –Joe Baca
(c) Lenin’s ideal was to build a nation’s productive effor according to the model of the post office. –Ludwig Von Mises
(d) Go work at the post office or starbucks if you want balance in your life. – Jasan Calacanis

Question. Select the option that lists information about the world’s highest post office as mentioned in the passage.            
(a) It’s situated near the Eiffel Tower at Paris.
(b) It’s situated near the Mt. Everest base established in 2011.
(c) It’s located in the Everest Base Camp, established in 2008.
(d) It’s located in Tingri Country in Tibet, established in 2008.

Class 12 English Unseen Passage

I. The town of Mandawa in Rajasthan has come a long way since its days as a trading outpost on an ancient caravan route for goods from the Middle East and China but it still remains one of the little-known attractions on the tourism map of the state. But did you know that about 170 km by road from state capital Jaipur, Mandawa can be your springboard into the splendors of Shekhawati, a region known for its splendid painted mansions?

II. It was their business acumen that found the men from Shekhawati entering into trade with the British and settling down in Calcutta (now Kolkata) and Bombay (now Mumbai). Most of them would remit the money home which was used both for luxurious living and social welfare. On one hand, people had their homesteads painted with murals, as well as with intricate marble work and woodwork. On the other, they built dharamsalas and baolis for public use.

III. Mandawa, like other towns in the Shekhawati region, is dotted with painted havelis. It is amazing to note that not an inch of the mansion was missed by the artists. From the front porch to the bedrooms, all walls, ceilings, door jambs, window sills, were painted upon. Temples, cenotaphs, even local dharamsalas and baolis were not excluded. With the mansions being lived in by successive generations, the paintings were a study in evolution, from the use of colours to subjects.

IV. The murals were based on diverse themes – social and folk tales, stories from the epics, contemporary lifestyles, Raagmala paintings, people from various walks of life, portraits of the merchants’ families, etc. In the later paintings, the European influence, especially in the lifestyle images, became prominent. So, do not be surprised if you find motor cars, aeroplanes or gramophones finding a place in the murals.

V. Occupying the heart of the town is the Mandawa Castle (now a luxury hotel). Said to have been built by Thakur Nawal Singh to protect the trade post, it later became the focus around which the town grew up. It has some amazing murals. However, according to local residents, owners of these havelis began to move away starting at the turn of the 20th century. Some left for good while others left them with the caretakers. There was no maintenance and the paintings began to fade away. Even today as you go around the town, you will find many dilapidated buildings with the famous murals peeling off or faded away, the woodwork rotting off.

Based on your understanding of the passage, answer any eight out of ten questions by choosing the correct option.

Question. According to the passage, one of the reasons for dilapidated paintings that began to fade away in the havelis is the      
(a) Shekhawati entering into trade with the British
(b) lack of maintenance and care
(c) Shekhawati moving to Kolkata and Mumbai
(d) lack of good artists and artisans

Question. Pick the words that correctly list the feelings of the writer with reference to the description of the town, Mandawa in the passage.      
(a) Crazy and anxious
(b) Impassive and hesitant
(c) Curious and spiritless
(d) Captivated and attracted

Question. Select the option that states the meaning of the statement- “Mandawa, like other towns in the Shekhawati region, is dotted with painted havelis.”       
(a) Mandawa town has havelis painted full of dots.
(b) Mandawa town is full of many havelis that’s scattered all over the place.
(c) Mandawa region has many havelis that is covered with a row of dots for decoration
(d) None of the above

Question. Which of the following options is not true in the context of the passage?         
(a) Mandawa Castle is said to have been built by Thakur Nawal Singh to protect the trade post.
(b) The havelis in Mandawa are painted with temples, cenotaphs, even local dharamsalas and baolis.
(c) Shekhawati is a region known for its splendid painted mansions.
(d) The town of Mandawa in Rajasthan is just 170km away from Jaipur by road.

Question. Select the option that suitably completes the given sentence as per the context in paragraph II.          
The people of Shekhawati “entered into trade with the British” because
(a) They wanted to start the export of the paintings and murals made in Shekhawati.
(b) They were impressed by the business acumen of the Britishers.
(c) They wanted to earn money using their business acumen trading with the British.
(d) Both (a) and (b)

Question. Select the option that clearly indicates the difference in the town of Mandawa before and after entering into trade with the British. 

Question.  What is the relationship between (1) and (2)             
(1) ……… people had their homesteads painted with murals.
(2) ……… even local dharamshalas and baolis were not excluded.
(a) (2) is the reason for (1).
(b) (2) repeats the situation described in (1).
(c) (2) elaborates the problem described in (1).
(d) (1) sets the stage for (2).

Question. The writer mentions the fading away of the murals. He is referring to       
(a) the over preservation of the paintings and buildings of historical significance.
(b) the negligence of the owners and caretakers.
(c) the need for constant care and maintenance.
(d) Both (b) and (c)

Question. A keyword is a word that occurs in a text more often than would be expected to occur by just chance.         
From the options given below, choose a word that is a keyword in the above passage.
(a) Mandawa
(b) British
(c) Mural
(d) Town

Question. Which image represents the kind of paintings displayed in the havelis of Mandawa as mentioned in the passage?     

(a) Image 1 and 2
(b) Image 2 and 3
(c) Image 3 and 4
(d) Image 1

Unseen Passage for Class 12 with Answers

I. There are some places which seem as cute and welcoming, some formal and intimidating. And weren’t we glad that Potboiler fell into the first category. We had dived into the coffee shop after being caught in a sudden sharp shower. High ceiling supported by old-fashioned columns, daylight pouring in from the wide windows, fairy lights, simple but comfortable seating arrangements and we were instantly struck by its inviting ambience.

II. As we were shown to our seats, we discovered there was more to the coffee shop than coffee. There were shelves of books around us, framed photographs of well-known authors and wall decoration sporting quotes from famous books. We could pick up any book (it was quite an eclectic collection) and read it while we sipped and munched, we were informed by the service staff.

III. As we scanned the menu and tried to figure out what to order, up walked a young girl to help us choose. Patiently she walked us through the varieties of coffee, about the journey of the beans from the farm to the cup, how it is roasted and brewed. Much later into the conversation we realised we were talking to the owner Sonali Lakhotia, who also happens to be a certified barista. And it is her love for books and coffee which forms the heart and soul of Potboiler. Even the brews and the food on the menu have been tweaked to give a literary turn.

IV. “I am an avid reader who loves cafe hopping,” Lakhotia would say later. “I always wanted to create a safe, escapist space where each and everyone felt like they belong to. A place they could step into to keep their worries away.”

V. Incidentally, Potboiler showcases three to four coffee bean options from different roasters for a wholesome experience. It being a relatively uncrowded afternoon, we learned about where and how the coffee is grown, how it is roasted and brewed, and what impacts the final cup. How one should be careful about the brewing method, the water temperature, the size of the ground coffee beans and their storage, and the water-coffee ratio. And it is not only the coffee. While the beverage menu has been designed with some coffee experimentation, the food menu too has been revamped to suit a wide range of palate.

Based on your understanding of the passage, answer any eight out of ten questions by choosing the correct option.

Question. A collocation is a group of words that often occur together. The writer says that the book collection at potboiler was an eclectic collection.       
Select the word from the options that correctly collocates with ‘eclectic’.
(a) Antique
(b) Show
(c) Coffee
(d) Approach

Question. The writer mentions- the food menu too has been revamped to suit a wide range of palate. 
Pick the option that closely gives the meaning of the statement.
(a) The food menu had variety of delectable food now.
(b) The food menu did not have any variety of food.
(c) The food menu only had a list of some palatable beverages.
(d) The food menu did not have any variety of food that could please the guests.

Question. Select the option that lists what we can conclude from the passage.               
(1) One needs to be careful about the brewing method for better taste of the coffee.
(2) The coffee shop was full of books and also had an inviting ambience.
(3) Potboiler was a restaurant having palatable list of dishes to eat.
(4) The writer is fond of drinking tea and reading books while traveling.
(a) (1) and (2) are true
(b) (2), (3) and (4) are true
(c) (2) and (4) are true
(d) (1), (3) and (4) are true

Question. Which quote summarises the writer’s feelings in the best manner after visiting the Potboiler?        
(a) Coffee has given me unrealistic expectations of productivity. –Darynda Jones
(b) As long as there was coffee in the world, how bad could things be? –Cassandra Clare
(c) I like coffee because it gives me the illusion that I might be awake. –Lewis Black
(d) Given enough coffee I could rule the world. –Terry Pratchett

Question. Select the option that suitably completes the given dialogue as per the context in paragraph III.           
Writer: I am unable to choose what to order.
Young Girl: Shall I help you, (1) ………………….
Writer: There’s a lot of variety in the menu, isn’t there?
Young Girl: (2)……………………………………………………. Let me show you something more.
(a) (1) I am Sonali Lakhotia, the owner of the Potboiler. (2) The essence of the beautiful is unity in variety.
(b) (1) I am Sonali Lakhotia, the owner of this place. (2) Variety is the spice of life.
(c) (1) What could I offer you to drink? (2) Variety is the spice of love.
(d) (1) I’m sure I can help you in choosing the right option. (2) It is a coffee house, there should be ambigvity.

Question. Which of the following statements is/are not true in the context of the passage?       
1. Sonali Lakhotia, the owner of Potboiler coffee shop, was a certified barista.
2. The owner of the coffee shop was an avid reader of books and a lover of coffee.
3. Potboiler showcases three to four coffee bean options from different roasters for a wholesome experience.
4. The writer had to wait their turn to have a cup of coffee in the packed and congested crowded places.
(a) Only 1
(b) Both 1 and 2
(c) Both 1 and 3
(d) Only 4

Question. Select the option that states the meaning of the statement- “As we were shown to our seats, we discovered there was more to the coffee shop than coffee.”           
(a) The coffee shop had different varieties and flavours of coffee.
(b) They met the owner of the coffee shop, who was a presentable lady.
(c) The coffee shop had good ambience and was full of books and photographs.
(d) The coffee shop had good ambience, decorative books and attractive menus of fast food items.

Question. Pick the option that correctly states what did not happen after the writer checked in the coffee shop-           
(a) The writer found the ambience of the shop very appealing and inviting.
(b) There were shelves and shelves of books around him, framed photographs of well-known authors.
(c) The writer was welcomed by the owner of the shop who was an entrepreneur.
(d) The writer did not like the stuffy and dilapidated look of the shop.

Question. The use of the word ‘intimidating’ in the first line of the above passage suggests that the place is    
(a) friendly
(b) unapproachable
(c) responsive
(d) distant

Question. What is the relationship between (1) and (2)?             
(1) ……… weren’t we glad that Potboiler fell into the first category.
(2) …… shelves of books around us, framed photographs of well-known authors and wall decoration sporting quotes from famous books.
(a) (2) is the reason for (1)
(b) (1) repeats the situation described in (2).
(c) (2) elaborates the problem described in (1).
(d) (1) sets the stage for (2).

Comprehensions for Class 12 English with Solutions

I. ‘Lifestyle’ is a way used by people, groups and nations and is formed in specific geographical, economic, political, cultural and religious text. Lifestyle is referred to as the characteristics of inhabitants of a region in special time and place. It includes day to day behaviours and functions of individuals in job, activities, fun and diet.

II. In recent decades, lifestyle as an important factor of health is more interested by researchers. According to WHO, 60% of related factors to individual health and quality of life are correlated to lifestyle. Millions of people follow an unhealthy lifestyle. Hence, they encounter illness, disability and even death. Problems like metabolic diseases, joint and skeletal problems, cardio-vascular diseases, hypertension, overweight, violence and so on, can be caused by an unhealthy lifestyle. The relationship of lifestyle and health should be important considered.

III. Today, wide changes have occurred in life of many people. Malnutrition, unhealthy diet, smoking, alcohol consuming, drug abuse, stress and so on, are the representations of unhealthy lifestyle that are used as the dominant form of lifestyle. Besides, the lives of citizens face new challenges. For instance, emerging new technologies within IT, such as the internet and virtual communication networks, lead our world to a major challenge that threatens the physical and mental health of people. The challenge is to control the overuse and misuse of the technology.

IV. Therefore, according to the existing studies, it can be said that: a person’s lifestyle has a significant influence on their physical and mental health. There are different forms of such influences. Consanguinity in some ethnicity is a dominant form of lifestyle that leads to the genetic disorders. Reformation of this unhealthy lifestyle is a preventing factor for decreasing the rate of genetic diseases. In some countries, the overuse of drugs is a major unhealthy lifestyle. Iran is one of the 20 countries using the most medication. They prefer medication to other intervention. Furthermore, in 15–40% of cases they use medications without prescription. Pain relievers, eye drops and antibiotics have the most usage in Iran. While self-medications such as antibiotics have a negative effect on the immune system, if the individual would be affected by infection, antibiotics will not be effective in treatment. Overall, 10 per cent of those who are self-medicated will experience severe complications such as drug resistance. Sometimes drug allergy is so severe that it can cause death.

Based on your understanding of the passage, answer any eight out of ten questions by choosing the correct option.

Question. Which of the following statements is not substantiated in paragraph IV?     
(a) Our lifestyle is responsible for our mental and physical health.
(b) Iran relies mostly on the medicines to cure most of the illnesses and diseases.
(c) Drug overdose causes allergy that becomes fatal sometimes.
(d) If any person is infected by an infection, it can only be treated by antibiotics.

Question. Assonance refers to the resemblance of sound in nearby words or syllables. It is a figure of speech.           
From the given options, choose a phrase from the above passage that can be an example of assonance.
(a) “challenge is the overuse and misuse”
(b) “it can be said”
(c) “health and quality of life”
(d) “referred to the characteristics of inhabitants”

Question. Problems like metabolic diseases, joint and skeletal problems, cardio-vascular diseases cannot be caused if         
(a) We eat lots of fruits, green vegetables and dairy products daily.
(b) We exercise regularly and keep our body fit.
(c) We avoid malnutrition, unhealthy diet, smoking, alcohol consuming, drug abuse, stress etc.
(d) We do meditation and have enough sleep.

Question. Select the option that suitably completes the given dialogue as per the context of the passage.         
Sona A person should be very informed and aware of the kind of lifestyle they have. Don’t you think?
Ajay Yes, you’re right. After all, ……… .
(a) health is concerning
(b) health is wealth
(c) wealth can be gained by proper health
(d) health is heart

Question. What is the relationship between (1) and (2)?       
(1) ….. Sometimes drug allergy is so severe that it can cause death.
(2) …… Overall, 10 per cent of those who are self-medicated will experience severe complications such as drug resistance.
(a) (1) is the reason for (2).
(b) (2) elaborates the problem described in (1).
(c) (1) gives the motive behind (2)
(d) (2) is the reason for (1)

Question. Which quote summarises the writer’s feelings about the emergence of new technologies which is leading our world to a major challenge that threatens the physical and mental health of people?           
(a) The difference between technology and slavery is that slaves are fully aware that they are not free. –Nassim Nicholas Teleb
(b) Every social association that is not face-to-face is injurious to your health. –Nassim Nicholas Taleb
(c) Virtual reality is really a new communication platform. By feeling truly present, you can share unbounded spaces and experiences with the people in your life. –Mark Zuckerberg
(d) The Internet of Things is not a concept; it is a network, the true technology-enabled network of all networks. –Edewede Oriwoh

Question. Which image(s) is/are the representations of unhealthy lifestyle as mentioned in the passage?   

(a) Images 1 and 2
(b) Images 2 and 3
(c) Images 3 and 4
(d) Images 4 and 1

Question. The writer mentions “Consanguinity in some ethnicity is a dominant form of lifestyle that leads to the genetic disorders.”     
Pick the option that closely gives the meaning of the statement.
(a) The genetic disorders in a family lead to increased mortality rate.
(b) Many genetic disorders may occur in a family as they share the same blood.
(c) The chromosomal defects cause most of the genetic disorders.
(d) Coming from the same ethnic background, most of the siblings have same disease.

Question. Which option can best includes the definition of the word ‘lifestyle’ as given in the passage? 
(A) Lifestyle is referred to the characteristics of people living in an area.
(B) Lifestyle includes day to day behaviours and functions of individuals in job, activities, fun and diet.
(C) 50% of related factors to individual health, fashion, standard, social activities and quality of life are correlated to lifestyle.
(D) Lifestyle is a way used by people to express their views in terms of a specific geographical, economic, political, cultural and religious text.
(a) Only (B)
(b) Both (A) and (B)
(c) Both (A) and (C)
(d) Only (D)

Question. Select the option that lists what we can conclude from the text.       
(1) Iran doesn’t have proper medication facilities.
(2) Severe drug allergy can be fatal.
(3) Unhealthy lifestyle causes several diseases.
(4) Proper use of technology can cause mental illness.
(a) (2) and (3) are true.
(b) (1) and (3) are true.
(c) (2), (3) and 4 are true.
(d) Only (4) is true.