MODULE ONE – READING
Questions, Answers & Detailed Solutions
Questions, Answers & Detailed Solutions
CA1 – Reading: Poem
Q1(a). What do the squirrels do for the coming winter?
Answer: (ii) Storing food
💡 Detailed Solution
The squirrels prepare for the coming winter by collecting and
storing food.
👨🏫 Human Touch:
Think about it like preparing your school bag before going to school. You keep everything ready before you actually need it. In the same way, squirrels collect food before winter arrives.
Think about it like preparing your school bag before going to school. You keep everything ready before you actually need it. In the same way, squirrels collect food before winter arrives.
🎯 Exam Tip:
Remember: Winter preparation = Storing food.
Remember: Winter preparation = Storing food.
Q1(b). Which quality of the squirrels is mentioned in the poem?
Answer: (ii) Happy
💡 Detailed Solution
The answer key identifies happy as one of the qualities
associated with the squirrels.
👨🏫 Human Touch:
The squirrels are not presented as dull or inactive creatures. Their actions show energy and a cheerful nature.
The squirrels are not presented as dull or inactive creatures. Their actions show energy and a cheerful nature.
Q1(c). Which qualities describe the squirrels?
Answer:
(i) Fun loving and (v) Playful
💡 Detailed Solution
The squirrels are shown as lively creatures. Their behaviour is
associated with fun and playfulness.
👨🏫 Human Touch:
When you see an animal moving around actively and enjoying itself, you naturally think of it as playful. That is the idea represented here.
When you see an animal moving around actively and enjoying itself, you naturally think of it as playful. That is the idea represented here.
Q1(d). Which option contains the correct combination?
Answer:
(ii) Options (1) and (3)
💡 Detailed Solution
The answer key marks the combination containing statements
1 and 3 as correct.
🎯 Exam Tip:
For combination questions, check each statement separately first and then select the option containing only the correct statements.
For combination questions, check each statement separately first and then select the option containing only the correct statements.
Q2(a). Which phrase describes the squirrels’ lively movement?
Answer: Frisk and frolic
💡 Detailed Solution
The phrase “frisk and frolic” expresses lively,
playful movement.
👨🏫 Human Touch:
Imagine a small animal happily jumping, running and playing around. That lively behaviour is what this expression conveys.
Imagine a small animal happily jumping, running and playing around. That lively behaviour is what this expression conveys.
Q2(b). Which phrase means to run or move around playfully?
Answer: Scamper about
💡 Detailed Solution
“Scamper about” refers to moving or running around quickly and
playfully.
🎯 Remember:
Scamper = move quickly in a light/playful way.
Scamper = move quickly in a light/playful way.
Q3. In which season do the squirrels collect their food?
Answer: Autumn
💡 Detailed Solution
The answer given in the key is Autumn. The squirrels collect
food during this period as preparation for winter.
👨🏫 Human Touch:
The easiest way to remember this is: Autumn → collect food → prepare for winter.
The easiest way to remember this is: Autumn → collect food → prepare for winter.
Q4(a). Why do the squirrels store food?
Answer:
They store food for the winter season.
💡 Detailed Solution
The squirrels prepare in advance so that they have food available
during winter.
👨🏫 Human Touch:
It is similar to keeping something ready before a difficult period. Preparation today can make tomorrow easier.
It is similar to keeping something ready before a difficult period. Preparation today can make tomorrow easier.
Q4(b). What do the squirrels do with food?
Answer:
They do not waste food.
💡 Detailed Solution
The answer highlights the importance of using resources carefully
rather than wasting them.
🎯 Life Lesson:
Use resources wisely and avoid unnecessary waste.
Use resources wisely and avoid unnecessary waste.
Q5(a). What lesson about work and saving can we learn?
Answer:
We should work hard and save for the rainy day.
💡 Detailed Solution
The squirrels’ behaviour teaches us that preparation and saving
are useful habits. We should make an effort when resources are
available and keep some resources for future needs.
👨🏫 Human Touch:
If everything is available today, it is easy to forget tomorrow. The squirrel teaches us not to make that mistake.
If everything is available today, it is easy to forget tomorrow. The squirrel teaches us not to make that mistake.
Q5(b). What should we do for the future?
Answer:
We should plan for the future and should not waste our resources.
💡 Detailed Solution
Planning ahead helps us deal with future needs. At the same time,
resources should be used responsibly.
🎯 Exam Point:
Future planning + Resource conservation is the central idea.
Future planning + Resource conservation is the central idea.
Q6. Is saving for the future a good habit?
Answer:
Yes, saving for the future is a very good habit.
💡 Detailed Solution
Saving for the future helps us prepare for unexpected situations.
It can make us more self-dependent and self-sufficient. It also
encourages an organised way of living.
👨🏫 Human Touch:
Saving does not mean that we should stop enjoying the present. It means keeping a sensible balance between today’s needs and tomorrow’s needs.
Saving does not mean that we should stop enjoying the present. It means keeping a sensible balance between today’s needs and tomorrow’s needs.
🎯 Remember:
Save today → Be prepared tomorrow.
Save today → Be prepared tomorrow.
CA2 – Reading: Passage
Q1(a). Who is identified as Kicha’s mother?
Answer: His mother.
💡 Detailed Solution
The answer key identifies Kicha’s mother as the person connected
with his cooking activities and recipes.
Q1(b). Which qualities are associated with Kicha?
Answer:
Curiosity and helpfulness.
💡 Detailed Solution
Kicha is presented as a curious and helpful child. His curiosity
encourages him to learn, while his helpful nature allows him to
participate in cooking activities.
👨🏫 Human Touch:
A child who keeps asking “Why?” and “How?” learns faster. If that child also helps others, learning becomes even more useful.
A child who keeps asking “Why?” and “How?” learns faster. If that child also helps others, learning becomes even more useful.
Q1(c). What cooking-related skills of Kicha are mentioned?
Answer:
• Kicha’s popsicle-making skills
• Kicha’s way of giving instructions
• Kicha’s popsicle-making skills
• Kicha’s way of giving instructions
💡 Detailed Solution
The answer key points to both his practical cooking ability and
his ability to explain cooking instructions.
Q1(d). What kind of recipes does Kicha’s mother create?
Answer:
Simple and child-friendly recipes.
💡 Detailed Solution
The recipes are designed to be simple enough for children to
understand and follow.
👨🏫 Human Touch:
A child-friendly recipe should not make a child feel confused. The easier the steps are, the easier it is to learn.
A child-friendly recipe should not make a child feel confused. The easier the steps are, the easier it is to learn.
Q1(e). What do the recipes try to avoid?
Answer:
As far as possible, they do not require chopping or fire.
💡 Detailed Solution
The recipes are kept simple and avoid activities involving
chopping or fire wherever possible.
🎯 Exam Point:
Child-friendly recipe → Simple → Avoid chopping/fire where possible.
Child-friendly recipe → Simple → Avoid chopping/fire where possible.
Q1(f). What does “regularly” indicate?
Answer:
Doing, viewing, reading or listening to something on a regular basis.
💡 Detailed Solution
“Regularly” means repeatedly or at usual/frequent intervals rather
than only once.
🎯 Vocabulary:
Regularly = repeatedly / frequently / at regular intervals.
Regularly = repeatedly / frequently / at regular intervals.
Q2(a). How many subscribers does Kicha have on YouTube?
Answer:
40K subscribers.
💡 Detailed Solution
The answer key gives the figure as 40K subscribers.
👨🏫 Human Touch:
40K means approximately forty thousand subscribers.
40K means approximately forty thousand subscribers.
Q2(b). Which international television programme is mentioned?
Answer:
The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
💡 Detailed Solution
The answer key mentions that Kicha has featured in international
television shows, including this programme.
Q2(c). What product did Facebook buy the rights to?
Answer:
Mickey Mouse Mango Ice-Cream.
💡 Detailed Solution
The answer key identifies the product as Mickey Mouse Mango
Ice-Cream and gives the amount as USD 2000.
🎯 Important Detail:
Product = Mickey Mouse Mango Ice-Cream
Amount = USD 2000
Product = Mickey Mouse Mango Ice-Cream
Amount = USD 2000
Q2(d). Which award did Kicha win?
Answer:
Global Child Prodigy Award.
💡 Detailed Solution
The answer key states that Kicha won the Global Child Prodigy Award
in January 2020 and was among the top 100 prodigies of the world
in 2020.
👨🏫 Human Touch:
The important idea is that his talent and abilities were recognised at an international level.
The important idea is that his talent and abilities were recognised at an international level.
Q3. Mark the given statements as True or False.
Answer:
(a) True
(b) True
(c) False
(d) True
(e) False
(f) True
(g) False
(h) True
(a) True
(b) True
(c) False
(d) True
(e) False
(f) True
(g) False
(h) True
💡 How to solve
For a True/False question, compare every statement directly with
the information given in the passage. Do not decide only because
a statement “sounds correct”.
🎯 Exam Tip:
Read the statement carefully and locate its supporting information in the passage before marking True or False.
Read the statement carefully and locate its supporting information in the passage before marking True or False.
Q4. Which qualities helped Kicha become a good child chef?
Answer:
Helpfulness, curiosity and effective communication skills.
💡 Detailed Solution
Kicha’s development was supported by several qualities. He helped
his mother with cooking, showed curiosity about what she was doing,
asked questions and was able to communicate cooking instructions
effectively.
👨🏫 Human Touch:
Notice the learning cycle: Help → Observe → Ask → Learn → Explain. That is why curiosity and communication are just as important as practical cooking skills.
Notice the learning cycle: Help → Observe → Ask → Learn → Explain. That is why curiosity and communication are just as important as practical cooking skills.
Q5. What safety arrangements are followed while preparing the recipes?
Answer:
1. The recipes are provided by Kicha’s mother.
2. Chopping or work involving fire is done with adult help.
1. The recipes are provided by Kicha’s mother.
2. Chopping or work involving fire is done with adult help.
💡 Detailed Solution
The answer key highlights adult involvement for tasks involving
chopping or fire.
👨🏫 Human Touch:
The main idea is simple: children can learn cooking, but activities that may be unsafe should be handled with appropriate adult help.
The main idea is simple: children can learn cooking, but activities that may be unsafe should be handled with appropriate adult help.
CA3 – Reading: Passage
Q1(a). What was Kailash Borade’s occupation?
Answer:
A peon.
💡 Detailed Solution
The answer key identifies Kailash Borade as a peon.
Q1(b). What did Kailash want to do after the leopard encounter?
Answer:
Run back into the park.
💡 Detailed Solution
The answer key marks the option referring to running back into
the park.
👨🏫 Human Touch:
The situation was sudden and frightening, so the natural reaction was to move away from the danger.
The situation was sudden and frightening, so the natural reaction was to move away from the danger.
Q1(c). Where was the wildlife park located?
Answer:
Inside a metropolitan city.
💡 Detailed Solution
The passage describes the wildlife park as being situated in the
middle of a bustling metropolitan area.
🎯 Key Phrase:
Wildlife park + Metropolitan city
Wildlife park + Metropolitan city
Q1(d). Which word means the outer edges or boundaries?
Answer:
Fringes.
💡 Vocabulary Solution
Fringes refers to the outer edges or boundary areas of
something.
🎯 Vocabulary Tip:
Fringes = outer edges / margins.
Fringes = outer edges / margins.
Q2(a). What is special about the wildlife reserve?
Answer:
It is situated in the middle of a bustling metropolis.
💡 Detailed Solution
The unusual feature is the location of the wildlife reserve.
Instead of being far away from a city, it is located within a
busy metropolitan environment.
👨🏫 Human Touch:
Think about the contrast: wild animals on one side and a busy modern city around them. That contrast makes the location unusual.
Think about the contrast: wild animals on one side and a busy modern city around them. That contrast makes the location unusual.
Q2(b). What happened when Kailash was riding his bike?
Answer:
A leopard suddenly crossed his path. He could not brake in time,
one tyre brushed the animal, and he lost control of the bike and fell.
💡 Detailed Solution
The incident happened suddenly. Kailash was travelling on his bike
when the leopard crossed his path. Because there was not enough
time to brake, the bike came into contact with the animal and
Kailash lost control.
👨🏫 Human Touch:
The important point is the suddenness of the event. When something unexpected appears directly in front of you, reaction time becomes very important.
The important point is the suddenness of the event. When something unexpected appears directly in front of you, reaction time becomes very important.
Q2(c). Why did the leopard panic?
Answer:
The animal was probably shocked and felt threatened. Nearby
auto-rickshaws may also have frightened it.
💡 Detailed Solution
The encounter itself was unexpected for the animal. It may have
felt threatened and become frightened by the surrounding activity.
👨🏫 Human Touch:
Animals can react suddenly when they feel threatened. Fear can make an animal move unpredictably.
Animals can react suddenly when they feel threatened. Fear can make an animal move unpredictably.
Q2(d). Who came to Kailash’s rescue?
Answer:
Some passing auto-rickshaw drivers.
💡 Detailed Solution
The auto-rickshaw drivers noticed the situation and came forward
to help Kailash.
❤️ Human Touch:
The passage presents their action as an example of help and kindness. They did not simply pass by; they stopped to assist.
The passage presents their action as an example of help and kindness. They did not simply pass by; they stopped to assist.
Q2(e). Why are leopards a threat to nearby residents?
Answer:
Leopards regularly enter nearby societies and can pose a serious
threat to the inhabitants.
💡 Detailed Solution
When wild animals move from their reserve into human settlements,
people living nearby may face safety risks.
🎯 Main Idea:
Wildlife reserve near human settlements can create human-wildlife conflict.
Wildlife reserve near human settlements can create human-wildlife conflict.
Q2(f). Who is at the greatest risk of leopard attacks?
Answer:
People living in huts built inside the park.
💡 Detailed Solution
People living very close to the wildlife area have greater exposure
to wild animals, so the passage identifies them as being at greater risk.
Q3. Why was Borade considered very lucky?
Answer:
He survived the frightening encounter without serious injury.
💡 Detailed Solution
The situation could have ended much worse. The leopard could have
attacked him, and falling from the bike could also have caused
serious injury. Instead, the animal moved away and Borade was not
seriously hurt.
👨🏫 Human Touch:
Imagine how frightening it would be to suddenly encounter a leopard while riding a bike. Escaping without a serious injury is why Borade is described as lucky.
Imagine how frightening it would be to suddenly encounter a leopard while riding a bike. Escaping without a serious injury is why Borade is described as lucky.
Q4. Find suitable words from the passage.
Answers:
(a) Bustling
(b) Maul
(c) Dwellers
(a) Bustling
(b) Maul
(c) Dwellers
💡 Vocabulary Solution
Bustling = full of busy activity.Maul = attack and badly injure.
Dwellers = people who live in a particular place.
🎯 Quick Revision:
Bustling → Busy
Maul → Attack badly
Dwellers → Residents
Bustling → Busy
Maul → Attack badly
Dwellers → Residents
Q5. Did the presence of the auto-rickshaw drivers help Borade?
Answer:
Yes. Their presence may have made the animal sense danger,
and they also rushed to rescue Borade.
💡 Detailed Solution
The answer is yes. Their presence may have contributed to the
animal becoming cautious, and more importantly, the drivers
helped Borade after he fell.
❤️ Human Touch:
Sometimes help does not have to be complicated. Simply being present at the right time and helping someone in difficulty can make a huge difference.
Sometimes help does not have to be complicated. Simply being present at the right time and helping someone in difficulty can make a huge difference.
CA4 – Reading: Passage
Q1(a). Since when have mosquitoes existed, according to the passage?
Answer:
The times of dinosaurs.
💡 Detailed Solution
The answer key connects the existence of mosquitoes with the
ancient period of dinosaurs.
🎯 Remember:
Mosquitoes → Ancient history → Dinosaurs.
Mosquitoes → Ancient history → Dinosaurs.
Q1(b). Which statement describes the deadly impact of mosquitoes?
Answer:
Mosquitoes have killed more people than man-made weapons have.
💡 Detailed Solution
The passage emphasises the seriousness of mosquito-borne diseases
and their impact on human life.
👨🏫 Human Touch:
Mosquitoes are tiny, but their impact can be enormous because they can transmit serious diseases.
Mosquitoes are tiny, but their impact can be enormous because they can transmit serious diseases.
Q1(c). Select the correct option.
Answer:
(ii) O
💡 Detailed Solution
The answer key marks option (ii) O as the correct response for
this item.
🎯 Exam Tip:
For option-based questions, always match the option number with the exact statement before marking your answer.
For option-based questions, always match the option number with the exact statement before marking your answer.
Q1(d). What is mentioned about microbes and mosquitoes?
Answer:
They have microbes that attract mosquitoes.
💡 Detailed Solution
The answer key identifies the option referring to microbes
associated with attracting mosquitoes.
Q1(e). Which statements are facts and which are opinions?
Answer:
Facts – 1 and 4
Opinions – 2 and 3
Facts – 1 and 4
Opinions – 2 and 3
💡 Detailed Solution
A fact can be checked or verified. An opinion expresses a belief,
view or judgement.
👨🏫 Easy Way:
If you can verify it with evidence → Fact.
If it mainly expresses someone’s view → Opinion.
If you can verify it with evidence → Fact.
If it mainly expresses someone’s view → Opinion.
Q2. What information is given about diseases, deaths and numbers?
Answer:
(a) Spreads more diseases / killed more people
(b) 52 billion
(c) 2 million
(a) Spreads more diseases / killed more people
(b) 52 billion
(c) 2 million
💡 Detailed Solution
The numerical details given in the answer key should be remembered
carefully because number-based questions are often directly tested.
🎯 Quick Revision:
52 billion → one numerical detail
2 million → another numerical detail
52 billion → one numerical detail
2 million → another numerical detail
Q3. Mark the statements True or False.
Answer:
(a) False
(b) True
(c) False
(d) True
(e) True
(a) False
(b) True
(c) False
(d) True
(e) True
💡 Detailed Solution
The answers are based on whether each statement agrees with
the information presented in the passage.
🎯 Exam Tip:
Do not rely on outside knowledge. For reading comprehension, answer according to the passage.
Do not rely on outside knowledge. For reading comprehension, answer according to the passage.
Q4. Find a word meaning “very surprising or shocking”.
Answer:
Startling.
💡 Vocabulary Solution
Startling means something that causes surprise or shock.
🎯 Vocabulary:
Startling = surprising / shocking / unexpected.
Startling = surprising / shocking / unexpected.
Q5. Write slogans about protecting yourself from mosquitoes.
Answer:
• Keep your feet covered to reduce exposure to mosquitoes.
• Stay protected from mosquitoes.
• Light-coloured clothes are suggested as a useful precaution.
• Keep your feet covered to reduce exposure to mosquitoes.
• Stay protected from mosquitoes.
• Light-coloured clothes are suggested as a useful precaution.
💡 Detailed Solution
The slogans are designed to create awareness about mosquito
prevention. Their purpose is to give a short and memorable
message that people can easily remember.
👨🏫 Human Touch:
A good slogan is short, catchy and easy to remember. It should make the reader understand the action they need to take.
A good slogan is short, catchy and easy to remember. It should make the reader understand the action they need to take.
Q6. What does the mosquito say about itself in the passage?
Answer:
The mosquito describes itself as extremely dangerous and refers
to diseases such as malaria, dengue, chikungunya, Zika virus and
Japanese encephalitis.
💡 Detailed Solution
The passage uses a first-person style to make the mosquito appear
as a dangerous creature. It lists several diseases associated
with mosquitoes and presents the creature as a major threat to
human beings.
👨🏫 Human Touch:
The first-person style makes the passage more interesting because the reader feels as if the mosquito itself is explaining why it is dangerous.
The first-person style makes the passage more interesting because the reader feels as if the mosquito itself is explaining why it is dangerous.
🎯 Remember the diseases:
Malaria • Dengue • Chikungunya • Zika • Japanese Encephalitis
Malaria • Dengue • Chikungunya • Zika • Japanese Encephalitis
CA5 – Reading: Passage
Q1(a). What type of material is shown in the passage?
Answer:
Poster.
💡 Detailed Solution
The answer key identifies the material as a poster.
👨🏫 Human Touch:
A poster normally gives information in a short, noticeable and easy-to-read form. Its purpose is usually to inform or create awareness.
A poster normally gives information in a short, noticeable and easy-to-read form. Its purpose is usually to inform or create awareness.
Q1(b). What type of countries are referred to?
Answer:
Developing countries.
💡 Detailed Solution
The answer key identifies developing countries as the
correct option.
🎯 Exam Tip:
Read the exact wording of the passage before choosing between similar country-related options.
Read the exact wording of the passage before choosing between similar country-related options.
Q1(c). What is the numerical answer shown in the image?
Answer:
40.
💡 Detailed Solution
The visible portion of the answer key gives 40 as the
answer to this item.
🎯 Remember:
CA5 Q1(c) → 40
CA5 Q1(c) → 40
📌 Note about CA5:
The supplied image ends part-way through CA5. Therefore, questions after the visible Q1(c) cannot be reliably reconstructed from this image alone. They should not be guessed.
The supplied image ends part-way through CA5. Therefore, questions after the visible Q1(c) cannot be reliably reconstructed from this image alone. They should not be guessed.
Quick Revision – Answers
CA1:
Q1(a) Storing food
Q1(b) Happy
Q1(c) Fun loving, Playful
Q1(d) Options (1) and (3)
Q2(a) Frisk and frolic
Q2(b) Scamper about
Q3 Autumn
Q4(a) Winter preparation
Q4(b) Do not waste food
Q5(a) Work hard and save
Q5(b) Plan for the future
Q6 Saving is a good habit
CA2:
Q1(a) His mother
Q1(b) Curiosity, Helpfulness
Q1(c) Popsicle-making skills, giving instructions
Q1(d) Simple and child-friendly recipes
Q1(e) Avoid chopping/fire where possible
Q2(a) 40K subscribers
Q2(b) The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Q2(c) Mickey Mouse Mango Ice-Cream – USD 2000
Q2(d) Global Child Prodigy Award
Q4 Helpfulness, curiosity, effective communication
CA3:
Q1(a) A peon
Q1(b) Run back into the park
Q1(c) Inside a metropolitan city
Q1(d) Fringes
Q2(a) Wildlife reserve in a metropolitan area
Q2(d) Auto-rickshaw drivers
Q4 Bustling, Maul, Dwellers
CA4:
Q1(a) Times of dinosaurs
Q1(b) Mosquitoes have killed more people than man-made weapons
Q1(e) Facts – 1,4; Opinions – 2,3
Q2(b) 52 billion
Q2(c) 2 million
Q4 Startling
CA5:
Q1(a) Poster
Q1(b) Developing countries
Q1(c) 40
Q1(a) Storing food
Q1(b) Happy
Q1(c) Fun loving, Playful
Q1(d) Options (1) and (3)
Q2(a) Frisk and frolic
Q2(b) Scamper about
Q3 Autumn
Q4(a) Winter preparation
Q4(b) Do not waste food
Q5(a) Work hard and save
Q5(b) Plan for the future
Q6 Saving is a good habit
CA2:
Q1(a) His mother
Q1(b) Curiosity, Helpfulness
Q1(c) Popsicle-making skills, giving instructions
Q1(d) Simple and child-friendly recipes
Q1(e) Avoid chopping/fire where possible
Q2(a) 40K subscribers
Q2(b) The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Q2(c) Mickey Mouse Mango Ice-Cream – USD 2000
Q2(d) Global Child Prodigy Award
Q4 Helpfulness, curiosity, effective communication
CA3:
Q1(a) A peon
Q1(b) Run back into the park
Q1(c) Inside a metropolitan city
Q1(d) Fringes
Q2(a) Wildlife reserve in a metropolitan area
Q2(d) Auto-rickshaw drivers
Q4 Bustling, Maul, Dwellers
CA4:
Q1(a) Times of dinosaurs
Q1(b) Mosquitoes have killed more people than man-made weapons
Q1(e) Facts – 1,4; Opinions – 2,3
Q2(b) 52 billion
Q2(c) 2 million
Q4 Startling
CA5:
Q1(a) Poster
Q1(b) Developing countries
Q1(c) 40
MODULE ONE – READING
Questions, Answers & Detailed Solutions
Questions, Answers & Detailed Solutions
PA1 – Reading: Poem
Q1(a). What does the child say about her mother and her work?
Answer:
She helps her mother in her work.
💡 Detailed Solution
The answer focuses on the child’s willingness to participate in
her mother’s work. Rather than simply watching, she contributes
and helps her mother.
👨🏫 Human Touch:
Helping a parent with everyday work may look like a small thing, but it shows responsibility, care and respect. Even small acts of help can make someone’s work easier.
Helping a parent with everyday work may look like a small thing, but it shows responsibility, care and respect. Even small acts of help can make someone’s work easier.
Q1(b). Which feelings are associated with the child?
Answer:
Appreciation and gratitude.
💡 Detailed Solution
The child recognises the effort made by her mother and expresses
positive feelings towards her.
❤️ Human Touch:
When someone works hard for us, saying “thank you” or showing appreciation is a simple way of recognising that person’s effort.
When someone works hard for us, saying “thank you” or showing appreciation is a simple way of recognising that person’s effort.
Q1(c). What does the child consider especially valuable about
the mother’s gifts?
Answer:
She considers the children’s help to be the most valuable of all gifts.
💡 Detailed Solution
The idea is that material things are not always the most important.
Love, care and the willingness of children to help can have much
greater emotional value.
👨🏫 Human Touch:
A costly gift may make someone happy for a short time, but sincere help and affection can mean much more to a parent.
A costly gift may make someone happy for a short time, but sincere help and affection can mean much more to a parent.
Q1(d). What kind of child is described?
Answer:
A caring child.
💡 Detailed Solution
The child’s actions show concern for her mother and a willingness
to help her.
🎯 Exam Point:
Helping + caring + appreciation = a caring child.
Helping + caring + appreciation = a caring child.
Q1(e). What should children learn about respecting their mothers?
Answer:
Children should respect their mothers.
💡 Detailed Solution
The poem highlights the importance of recognising a mother’s work
and treating her with respect and gratitude.
❤️ Human Touch:
Respect is not only shown through words. Helping at home, listening politely and appreciating someone’s effort are also ways of showing respect.
Respect is not only shown through words. Helping at home, listening politely and appreciating someone’s effort are also ways of showing respect.
Q2. Give suitable words related to the poem.
Answers:
Special
Mother
Love
Flowers
Sweeping
Caring
Beds
Running
Special
Mother
Love
Flowers
Sweeping
Caring
Beds
Running
💡 Vocabulary Solution
These words are connected with the people, actions, feelings and
images presented in the poem.
🎯 Revision Tip:
Try grouping vocabulary by meaning:
People: Mother
Feelings: Love
Actions: Sweeping, Caring, Running
Try grouping vocabulary by meaning:
People: Mother
Feelings: Love
Actions: Sweeping, Caring, Running
PA2 – Reading: Passage
Q1(a). What quality is associated with the children?
Answer:
Admiration.
💡 Detailed Solution
The answer indicates a feeling of respect or admiration towards
the person being discussed.
👨🏫 Human Touch:
We naturally admire people when we notice their hard work, success or good qualities.
We naturally admire people when we notice their hard work, success or good qualities.
Q1(b). How do the children earn or manage their work along with studies?
Answer:
They do part-time jobs along with their studies.
💡 Detailed Solution
The passage discusses children who combine education with
part-time work.
👨🏫 Human Touch:
Balancing school and work can be difficult. The passage highlights the effort involved in managing both responsibilities.
Balancing school and work can be difficult. The passage highlights the effort involved in managing both responsibilities.
Q1(c). Which paragraph discusses the relevant information?
Answer:
Paragraph 2.
💡 Detailed Solution
The answer key points to paragraph 2 as the location of the
required information.
🎯 Exam Tip:
For paragraph-location questions, scan the passage for the specific keyword or idea before selecting the paragraph number.
For paragraph-location questions, scan the passage for the specific keyword or idea before selecting the paragraph number.
Q1(d). What is said about successful people who started working early?
Answer:
The passage discusses how some successful people started working
early in their lives.
💡 Detailed Solution
The question connects early work experience with the examples
of successful people discussed in the passage.
👨🏫 Human Touch:
The important lesson is not simply “start working early”. The broader point is that effort, learning and responsibility can contribute to personal development.
The important lesson is not simply “start working early”. The broader point is that effort, learning and responsibility can contribute to personal development.
Q1(e). What is the importance of children’s learning?
Answer:
Children should learn to value money and hard work.
💡 Detailed Solution
Learning about money and effort can help children understand
that earning money requires work and responsibility.
👨🏫 Human Touch:
When children understand how much effort goes into earning money, they are more likely to use money carefully instead of wasting it.
When children understand how much effort goes into earning money, they are more likely to use money carefully instead of wasting it.
Q2(a). What is the importance of labour?
Answer:
Dignity of labour.
💡 Detailed Solution
The phrase dignity of labour means that every honest form
of work deserves respect.
❤️ Human Touch:
A person’s job should not decide how much respect they receive. Honest work has value whether it is physically demanding, technical or professional.
A person’s job should not decide how much respect they receive. Honest work has value whether it is physically demanding, technical or professional.
Q2(b). What do children learn about earning money?
Answer:
They learn the value of money and hard work.
💡 Detailed Solution
When someone works to earn money, they understand that money
represents time, effort and responsibility.
🎯 Remember:
Hard work → Earnings → Value of money.
Hard work → Earnings → Value of money.
Q2(c). What kind of family income can such work provide?
Answer:
It can supplement the family’s income.
💡 Detailed Solution
“Supplement” means to add something extra. Therefore, the work
can provide additional financial support to the family.
🎯 Vocabulary:
Supplement = add to / increase / provide extra support.
Supplement = add to / increase / provide extra support.
Q2(d). What can students learn from studying and working?
Answer:
They can understand the value of money and hard work.
💡 Detailed Solution
Balancing responsibilities can teach discipline and can make
students more aware of the effort involved in earning money.
Q2(e). What is presented as preferable to doing trivial work?
Answer:
Studying and getting good grades so that one can aim for a better
future job.
💡 Detailed Solution
The passage contrasts short-term work with the long-term benefits
of education and skill development.
👨🏫 Human Touch:
The basic message is to think about the future. Education can open opportunities that may not be available without learning and skill development.
The basic message is to think about the future. Education can open opportunities that may not be available without learning and skill development.
Q3. Why does the speaker want to help financially?
Answer:
The speaker wants to earn enough to become independent and also
help the parents financially.
💡 Detailed Solution
The speaker wants to become financially independent while also
supporting the parents who have provided help and care.
❤️ Human Touch:
This reflects gratitude. When parents support children for many years, children may later want to return that support when they become capable.
This reflects gratitude. When parents support children for many years, children may later want to return that support when they become capable.
Q4. What does the speaker say about helping the mother at home?
Answer:
The speaker helps with household responsibilities such as keeping
things neat, caring for belongings and helping with household tasks.
💡 Detailed Solution
The answer describes helping the mother with everyday household
responsibilities. These include keeping things organised and
helping with routine tasks.
👨🏫 Human Touch:
Household work is also work. Helping at home teaches responsibility and shows that family members can share duties instead of leaving everything to one person.
Household work is also work. Helping at home teaches responsibility and shows that family members can share duties instead of leaving everything to one person.
PA3 – Reading: Passage
Q1(a). What action is suggested to protect tigers?
Answer:
Quick action.
💡 Detailed Solution
The passage emphasises that action should be taken quickly to
protect tigers and prevent their numbers from falling further.
🎯 Exam Point:
Tiger conservation requires timely action rather than waiting until the situation becomes worse.
Tiger conservation requires timely action rather than waiting until the situation becomes worse.
Q1(b). What could happen to tigers if the problem continues?
Answer:
Tigers could become extinct within the next 20 years.
💡 Detailed Solution
The passage presents extinction as a serious possible consequence
if effective conservation measures are not taken.
🌿 Human Touch:
Extinction is permanent. Once a species disappears completely, we cannot simply bring it back into the natural world. That is why prevention is so important.
Extinction is permanent. Once a species disappears completely, we cannot simply bring it back into the natural world. That is why prevention is so important.
Q1(c). What target is suggested for increasing the tiger population?
Answer:
To increase the tiger population to more than twice its present level.
💡 Detailed Solution
The passage sets a conservation target of increasing the number
of tigers to more than double the current population.
🎯 Remember:
Current population → target is more than twice the present level.
Current population → target is more than twice the present level.
Q1(d). Which statements are facts and which are opinions?
Answer:
Facts – 2 and 3
Opinions – 1 and 4
Opinions – 1 and 4
💡 Detailed Solution
Facts are statements that can be verified using evidence.
Opinions express a viewpoint or judgement.
👨🏫 Easy Method:
Ask yourself: “Can I prove this from reliable evidence?” If yes, it is likely a fact. If it expresses someone’s view, it is likely an opinion.
Ask yourself: “Can I prove this from reliable evidence?” If yes, it is likely a fact. If it expresses someone’s view, it is likely an opinion.
Q1(e). What positive attitude is encouraged towards tiger conservation?
Answer:
Encouraging/supporting conservation.
💡 Detailed Solution
The passage encourages people and authorities to support measures
that can protect tiger populations and their habitats.
Q2(a). What should be done to save wild tigers?
Answer:
The decline in the wild tiger population must be stopped.
💡 Detailed Solution
The first requirement is to stop the continuing decline in tiger
numbers.
🎯 Key Idea:
First stop the decline → then work towards population recovery.
First stop the decline → then work towards population recovery.
Q2(b). What should be done with tiger habitats?
Answer:
Protect their habitats and stop poaching.
💡 Detailed Solution
Tigers need safe habitats to survive. At the same time, illegal
hunting and poaching must be controlled.
🌿 Human Touch:
Saving an animal means protecting both the animal and the place where it lives. Protecting only one without the other is not enough.
Saving an animal means protecting both the animal and the place where it lives. Protecting only one without the other is not enough.
Q2(c). What should be checked besides poaching?
Answer:
Poaching of tigers and the animals they prey upon should both be checked.
💡 Detailed Solution
Tigers depend on prey animals for food. Therefore, conservation
must consider the entire food chain, not just the tiger itself.
🎯 Exam Point:
Tiger conservation = Protect tigers + Protect prey animals.
Tiger conservation = Protect tigers + Protect prey animals.
Q2(d). How can conservation efforts receive financial support?
Answer:
Through donations.
💡 Detailed Solution
Donations can provide financial support for conservation activities,
protection programmes and habitat management.
Q2(e). Which international initiative is mentioned?
Answer:
Launching the Global Tiger Initiative.
💡 Detailed Solution
The passage refers to international cooperation through the
Global Tiger Initiative as part of tiger conservation efforts.
🌍 Human Touch:
Wildlife protection is not limited to one person’s effort. Governments, organisations, communities and individuals can all contribute.
Wildlife protection is not limited to one person’s effort. Governments, organisations, communities and individuals can all contribute.
Q3. What major steps are suggested to prevent tiger extinction?
Answer:
International cooperation, stopping illegal wildlife trade,
protecting habitats, creating sanctuaries, monitoring tiger
populations and strengthening conservation programmes.
💡 Detailed Solution
The passage suggests several connected measures:
1. International cooperation: Countries need to work together against illegal wildlife trade.
2. Protected habitats: Some suitable areas should be developed into tiger sanctuaries.
3. Release and breeding: At selected centres, tigers can be bred and later released into the wild where appropriate.
4. Regular census: Tiger numbers should be monitored regularly to understand whether the population is increasing or decreasing.
🌿 Human Touch:
Saving a species is like solving a big puzzle. One action alone is not enough. We need safe habitats, food, protection from poaching, scientific monitoring and cooperation.
Saving a species is like solving a big puzzle. One action alone is not enough. We need safe habitats, food, protection from poaching, scientific monitoring and cooperation.
Q4. What are some ways people should behave towards animals and nature?
Answer:
• Do not harm or kill animals for food unnecessarily.
• Do not destroy forests, plants and natural habitats.
• Do not hunt animals for entertainment.
• Treat animals and nature with dignity and respect.
• Do not harm or kill animals for food unnecessarily.
• Do not destroy forests, plants and natural habitats.
• Do not hunt animals for entertainment.
• Treat animals and nature with dignity and respect.
💡 Detailed Solution
The passage promotes responsible treatment of animals and the
environment. It discourages unnecessary killing, destruction of
forests and hunting for entertainment.
❤️ Human Touch:
Wild animals cannot speak for themselves. Responsible human behaviour means understanding that animals and forests are part of the natural world we share.
Wild animals cannot speak for themselves. Responsible human behaviour means understanding that animals and forests are part of the natural world we share.
PA4 – Reading: Passage
Q1(a). Why did the girl want to encourage her daughter?
Answer:
She wanted to encourage her daughter to give something to poorer
children.
💡 Detailed Solution
The situation focuses on encouraging a child to share with
children who have fewer resources.
❤️ Human Touch:
Sharing teaches children empathy. It helps them understand that not everyone has the same opportunities or resources.
Sharing teaches children empathy. It helps them understand that not everyone has the same opportunities or resources.
Q1(b). Why did the child initially hesitate to share her favourite item?
Answer:
She had been asked to share something she liked very much and
did not want to give it away.
💡 Detailed Solution
The situation shows a common emotional conflict: the child likes
something personally and therefore finds sharing difficult.
👨🏫 Human Touch:
Sharing is easy when we have plenty of something. It becomes more difficult when the thing is our favourite. That is why learning to share can also teach empathy and self-control.
Sharing is easy when we have plenty of something. It becomes more difficult when the thing is our favourite. That is why learning to share can also teach empathy and self-control.
📌 Important:
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Quick Revision – Important Answers
PA1:
• Helping mother
• Appreciation and gratitude
• Caring child
• Respect mothers
• Special, mother, love, flowers, sweeping, caring, beds, running
PA2:
• Admiration
• Part-time jobs with studies
• Paragraph 2
• Value of money and hard work
• Supplement family income
• Dignity of labour
PA3:
• Quick action
• Possible extinction within 20 years
• More than twice the present tiger population
• Protect habitats
• Stop poaching
• Protect prey animals
• Donations
• Global Tiger Initiative
• International cooperation and regular tiger census
PA4:
• Encourage sharing with poorer children
• The child initially did not want to share her favourite item
• Helping mother
• Appreciation and gratitude
• Caring child
• Respect mothers
• Special, mother, love, flowers, sweeping, caring, beds, running
PA2:
• Admiration
• Part-time jobs with studies
• Paragraph 2
• Value of money and hard work
• Supplement family income
• Dignity of labour
PA3:
• Quick action
• Possible extinction within 20 years
• More than twice the present tiger population
• Protect habitats
• Stop poaching
• Protect prey animals
• Donations
• Global Tiger Initiative
• International cooperation and regular tiger census
PA4:
• Encourage sharing with poorer children
• The child initially did not want to share her favourite item
MODULE ONE – READING
Questions, Answers & Detailed Solutions
Questions, Answers & Detailed Solutions
📘 Page 7 – Reading Questions & Answers
Reading Passage – Questions 1 to 8
Q1(c). Who are mentioned together in the passage?
Answer:
The little girl and her brother.
💡 Detailed Solution
The passage refers to the little girl and her brother as the two
children involved in the situation.
👨🏫 Human Touch:
The relationship between the two children is important because the passage uses their interaction to show sharing, affection and kindness.
The relationship between the two children is important because the passage uses their interaction to show sharing, affection and kindness.
Q1(d). What did the girl want to know about the chocolate?
Answer:
She wanted to know what they would do with the chocolate.
💡 Detailed Solution
The girl was interested in what would happen to the chocolate
and how it would be used.
💭 Human Touch:
Children often become curious when something special is being shared. Her question shows that she was paying attention to the situation rather than ignoring it.
Children often become curious when something special is being shared. Her question shows that she was paying attention to the situation rather than ignoring it.
Q1(e). What did the sister do with the chocolate?
Answer:
She put the chocolate in her brother’s mouth and watched him
savoure it because she did not eat the chocolate meant for her.
💡 Detailed Solution
The action shows that the sister was willing to give up her own
share and let her brother enjoy it.
❤️ Human Touch:
This is a beautiful example of genuine sharing. She could have kept the chocolate for herself, but instead she chose to make her brother happy.
This is a beautiful example of genuine sharing. She could have kept the chocolate for herself, but instead she chose to make her brother happy.
🎯 Main Idea:
Sharing something we personally like can be a strong expression of love.
Sharing something we personally like can be a strong expression of love.
Q1(f). What did the girl learn from the situation?
Answer:
She learned about sharing the chocolate with her brother.
💡 Detailed Solution
The experience teaches the value of sharing rather than keeping
everything for oneself.
👨🏫 Human Touch:
Sometimes a small incident can teach a bigger lesson. Here, a simple chocolate becomes an example of love and sharing.
Sometimes a small incident can teach a bigger lesson. Here, a simple chocolate becomes an example of love and sharing.
Q1(g). What did the girl give to the little girl?
Answer:
One more chocolate.
💡 Detailed Solution
The answer shows another act of generosity in which an additional
chocolate was given.
❤️ Human Touch:
Giving something extra can show that kindness is not always about doing the minimum. Sometimes we give because we genuinely want another person to be happy.
Giving something extra can show that kindness is not always about doing the minimum. Sometimes we give because we genuinely want another person to be happy.
Q1(h). What did the paper doll have?
Answer:
A paper doll made with a chocolate wrapper.
💡 Detailed Solution
The passage mentions a paper doll created using the chocolate
wrapper.
💡 Human Touch:
This also shows creativity. Something that might normally be thrown away can be turned into something enjoyable.
This also shows creativity. Something that might normally be thrown away can be turned into something enjoyable.
Q1(i). What is sharing mainly about?
Answer:
Sharing is about love and happiness among people.
💡 Detailed Solution
The passage presents sharing as more than simply dividing an
object. It connects sharing with affection, happiness and
relationships.
❤️ Human Touch:
The value of a gift often comes from the feeling behind it. A small thing shared with love can be more meaningful than an expensive thing given without affection.
The value of a gift often comes from the feeling behind it. A small thing shared with love can be more meaningful than an expensive thing given without affection.
Q2. What expression showed the girl’s gratitude?
Answer:
She gave a quick and brilliant smile of gratitude.
💡 Detailed Solution
Her smile communicated happiness and thankfulness without needing
many words.
😊 Human Touch:
Sometimes our face says what words cannot. A genuine smile can clearly show that someone feels thankful.
Sometimes our face says what words cannot. A genuine smile can clearly show that someone feels thankful.
Q3. What qualities of the person are highlighted?
Answer:
Loving, generous, caring and helpful.
💡 Detailed Solution
These qualities are shown through actions rather than merely
through words. The person shares, cares and helps others.
🎯 Easy Revision:
Love + Generosity + Care + Help = Good character.
Love + Generosity + Care + Help = Good character.
Q4. What did the person do with the chocolate?
Answer:
She nudged it.
💡 Vocabulary Solution
The word nudged means to push or move something gently,
usually with a small movement.
🎯 Vocabulary:
Nudge = push gently.
Nudge = push gently.
Q5. What word means “saved or kept safely”?
Answer:
Savoured.
💡 Vocabulary Solution
The answer key gives savoured. In context, it refers to
enjoying something carefully and with appreciation.
🎯 Vocabulary:
Savoured = enjoyed slowly / appreciated.
Savoured = enjoyed slowly / appreciated.
Q6. What does the expression about time indicate?
Answer:
A lot of time has passed since then.
💡 Detailed Solution
The expression indicates that the event being remembered happened
a long time ago.
🎯 Alternative wording:
“I have advanced in years.”
“I have advanced in years.”
Q7. What did the speaker initially pretend?
Answer:
The speaker pretended to have forgotten it.
💡 Detailed Solution
The speaker acted as though the event or object had been forgotten.
💭 Human Touch:
Sometimes people pretend to forget something because they are embarrassed, emotional or unsure how to respond.
Sometimes people pretend to forget something because they are embarrassed, emotional or unsure how to respond.
Q7(ii). What action showed the speaker’s emotion?
Answer:
The speaker cried and placed a letter on the girl’s outstretched hand.
💡 Detailed Solution
The action shows that the moment had a strong emotional effect
on the speaker.
❤️ Human Touch:
Strong memories can sometimes bring emotions back even after many years. The letter and tears show how deeply the incident affected the speaker.
Strong memories can sometimes bring emotions back even after many years. The letter and tears show how deeply the incident affected the speaker.
Q8. How could the chocolate have been divided?
Answer:
It could have been divided into two equal parts, one for the
younger brother and one for the speaker.
💡 Detailed Solution
The logical solution would have been to divide the chocolate
equally so that both children could enjoy it.
❤️ Human Touch:
The important lesson is not the chocolate itself. It is the idea that sharing equally can create happiness for everyone.
The important lesson is not the chocolate itself. It is the idea that sharing equally can create happiness for everyone.
🎯 Moral:
Sharing turns a small thing into a shared memory.
Sharing turns a small thing into a shared memory.
PA5 – Reading: Passage
Q1(a). What developments are mentioned in the passage?
Answer:
New colonies and industrial units.
💡 Detailed Solution
The passage discusses development-related activities such as
new colonies and industrial units.
🌳 Human Touch:
Development can improve people’s lives, but it should be planned carefully so that natural ecosystems are not unnecessarily damaged.
Development can improve people’s lives, but it should be planned carefully so that natural ecosystems are not unnecessarily damaged.
Q1(b). Who are involved in controlling or managing forest land?
Answer:
• Multinational logging companies
• Land owners
• State governments
• Multinational logging companies
• Land owners
• State governments
💡 Detailed Solution
The passage identifies different groups connected with forest
land and its use.
🎯 Remember:
Logging companies + Land owners + State governments.
Logging companies + Land owners + State governments.
Q1(c). Why can rainforests not exist in extremely cold conditions?
Answer:
Because rainforests require suitable warm conditions.
💡 Detailed Solution
Rainforests depend on particular climatic conditions. Extremely
cold environments do not provide the conditions needed for the
typical rainforest ecosystem.
🌍 Human Touch:
Different plants and animals are adapted to different climates. Changing the climate or destroying the habitat can disturb this natural balance.
Different plants and animals are adapted to different climates. Changing the climate or destroying the habitat can disturb this natural balance.
Q1(d). What percentage is mentioned in the passage?
Answer:
20%.
💡 Detailed Solution
The visible answer key gives 20% for this question.
🎯 Exam Tip:
Number-based comprehension questions should be answered directly from the passage rather than guessed.
Number-based comprehension questions should be answered directly from the passage rather than guessed.
Q2(a). How can water resources be conserved?
Answer:
Through rainwater harvesting.
💡 Detailed Solution
Rainwater harvesting means collecting and storing rainwater so
that it can be used instead of allowing all of it to run away.
💧 Human Touch:
Rain falls naturally, but if we collect it properly, that water can become a useful resource later.
Rain falls naturally, but if we collect it properly, that water can become a useful resource later.
Q2(b). What should be protected to conserve water?
Answer:
Dug wells and springs.
💡 Detailed Solution
Protecting traditional and natural water sources helps maintain
water availability.
🎯 Key Point:
Protect water sources → reduce unnecessary loss → conserve water.
Protect water sources → reduce unnecessary loss → conserve water.
Q2(c). What infrastructure-related measure is mentioned?
Answer:
By laying a network of pipelines.
💡 Detailed Solution
The passage includes a pipeline network as one possible method
connected with water supply/conservation.
Q2(d). Name another method of supplying groundwater.
Answer:
Tube wells / bore wells.
💡 Detailed Solution
Tube wells and bore wells are methods used to access groundwater.
🎯 Exam Point:
The question allows any two methods where specified.
The question allows any two methods where specified.
Q3. How does the school promote water conservation?
Answer:
The school observes World Water Day and promotes awareness
through activities such as rallies, skits, speeches, discussions
and exhibitions. It also encourages a water-conservation pledge.
💡 Detailed Solution
The school does not limit water conservation to classroom theory.
It uses practical awareness activities to involve students.
💧 Human Touch:
When students participate in rallies, speeches and exhibitions, they are not merely memorising facts. They are learning how to communicate an important environmental message to others.
When students participate in rallies, speeches and exhibitions, they are not merely memorising facts. They are learning how to communicate an important environmental message to others.
Q4. Who is described as going out to fetch water?
Answer:
The passage says that it is women who often go out to fetch water,
not men.
💡 Detailed Solution
The passage connects water scarcity and impure drinking water
with the burden of collecting water for household needs.
💧 Human Touch:
When clean water is difficult to obtain, collecting it can become a major daily responsibility. This shows why access to safe water is both an environmental and social issue.
When clean water is difficult to obtain, collecting it can become a major daily responsibility. This shows why access to safe water is both an environmental and social issue.
HA1 – Reading: Poem
Q1. What ideas are associated with the tree?
Answers:
Child
Strength
Secrets
Sit
Branches
Birds
Touching
Grow
Visits
Friendly
Child
Strength
Secrets
Sit
Branches
Birds
Touching
Grow
Visits
Friendly
💡 Detailed Solution
The poem presents the tree as a familiar and welcoming part of
life. It is connected with children, strength, branches, birds
and friendly visits.
🌳 Human Touch:
For many people, a tree is more than just a plant. It can be a place to sit, play, rest, observe birds and create childhood memories.
For many people, a tree is more than just a plant. It can be a place to sit, play, rest, observe birds and create childhood memories.
Q2(a). What did people use to do under the tree?
Answer:
They used to play under it.
💡 Detailed Solution
The tree was a place where children could spend time and play.
🌳 Human Touch:
A large tree can become a natural playground and meeting place. It can provide shade while people spend time together.
A large tree can become a natural playground and meeting place. It can provide shade while people spend time together.
Q2(b). What feeling is expressed by the speaker on seeing the tree?
Answer:
Surprise.
💡 Detailed Solution
The speaker expresses surprise when encountering the tree again
and remembering its past.
💭 Human Touch:
Seeing an old familiar place after many years can suddenly bring back childhood memories.
Seeing an old familiar place after many years can suddenly bring back childhood memories.
Q2(c). What does the tree represent in the speaker’s memory?
Answer:
The tree remains a friend forever.
💡 Detailed Solution
The tree is presented almost like a lifelong friend because it
has been connected with the speaker’s memories for many years.
❤️ Human Touch:
Objects and places can become special because of the memories we attach to them. The tree is valuable because of what it represents emotionally.
Objects and places can become special because of the memories we attach to them. The tree is valuable because of what it represents emotionally.
Q3. What does the conversation with the tree show?
Answer:
The tree and the speaker share memories of the past and discuss
how the world around them has changed.
💡 Detailed Solution
The conversation gives the tree a human voice and allows the
speaker to reflect on changes in childhood, people and nature.
🌳 Human Touch:
The tree becomes a symbol of the past. It reminds us that while people and lifestyles change, nature can remain a witness to those changes.
The tree becomes a symbol of the past. It reminds us that while people and lifestyles change, nature can remain a witness to those changes.
HA2 – Reading: Passage
Q1(a). What were they never expected to use in the future?
Answer:
They were never expected to use that in the future.
💡 Detailed Solution
The answer key identifies the statement as referring to something
the characters had not expected to need or use later.
🎯 Reading Tip:
For such questions, the exact surrounding context of the passage is important.
For such questions, the exact surrounding context of the passage is important.
Q1(b). Why did they think it would be harmful to a female student?
Answer:
They thought it would be harmful for a female student to study
Mathematics.
💡 Detailed Solution
The passage presents an old-fashioned belief about what girls
should or should not study.
👩🏫 Human Touch:
The important lesson is that education and ability should not be limited by stereotypes. A student’s subject choices should depend on interest and ability rather than assumptions about gender.
The important lesson is that education and ability should not be limited by stereotypes. A student’s subject choices should depend on interest and ability rather than assumptions about gender.
Q1(c). What did the girl do with the fire and candles?
Answer:
She put out the fire.
She took away all the candles in her room.
She put out the fire.
She took away all the candles in her room.
💡 Detailed Solution
The answer key gives both actions as part of the girl’s effort
to continue studying under difficult conditions.
Q1(d). How did she secretly continue studying?
Answer:
She studied secretly in candlelight with help from candles provided by her parents.
She also wrapped herself in a blanket while studying so that her parents would not notice.
She studied secretly in candlelight with help from candles provided by her parents.
She also wrapped herself in a blanket while studying so that her parents would not notice.
💡 Detailed Solution
The passage presents a determined student who continued studying
despite obstacles and restrictions.
📚 Human Touch:
This is a strong example of determination. When someone genuinely values learning, obstacles may make the journey harder, but they do not necessarily stop the learner.
This is a strong example of determination. When someone genuinely values learning, obstacles may make the journey harder, but they do not necessarily stop the learner.
🎯 Main Quality:
Determination + hard work = progress.
Determination + hard work = progress.
Q1(e). What happened one cold morning?
Answer:
She was found fast asleep at her desk.
💡 Detailed Solution
The passage describes the effect of studying under difficult
conditions: on one cold morning, she was found asleep at her desk.
💭 Human Touch:
This detail shows how much effort she was putting into her studies. She was so focused on studying that she eventually fell asleep at her desk.
This detail shows how much effort she was putting into her studies. She was so focused on studying that she eventually fell asleep at her desk.
Q1(f). What did they realise about her determination?
Answer:
They realised that she would not give up.
💡 Detailed Solution
Her repeated efforts demonstrated that she was serious about
her studies and was unwilling to surrender to the difficulties.
📚 Human Touch:
Real determination becomes visible through repeated action. One difficult day does not define a person; continuing after difficulty does.
Real determination becomes visible through repeated action. One difficult day does not define a person; continuing after difficulty does.
Q1(g). What subject was Sophie Germain interested in?
Answer:
Mathematics.
💡 Detailed Solution
The passage highlights Sophie Germain’s interest and ability in
mathematics.
🎯 Remember:
Sophie Germain → Mathematics → Determination.
Sophie Germain → Mathematics → Determination.
Q2. Match Sophie’s qualities with evidence from the passage.
| Quality | Evidence |
|---|---|
| Intelligence | Sophie Germain was a mathematical genius. |
| Determination | When her parents were asleep, Sophie would get up, wrap herself in a blanket and work on mathematics problems in candlelight. |
| Obedience | She did not argue with her parents. |
💡 Human-Touch Explanation
Notice how the passage does not simply call Sophie intelligent.
It gives evidence of her intelligence and determination through
her actions.
📚 Think like a teacher:
A good answer should connect a quality with evidence. For example, “determination” is supported by the fact that she continued working on mathematics despite restrictions.
A good answer should connect a quality with evidence. For example, “determination” is supported by the fact that she continued working on mathematics despite restrictions.
HA3 – Reading: Passage
Q1(a). How was Priya described while doing work?
Answer:
She was reluctant and very casual while doing work.
💡 Detailed Solution
The passage describes Priya as someone who was not very serious
or willing while performing the work.
👨🏫 Human Touch:
There is a difference between simply completing a task and doing it carefully. The passage uses Priya’s behaviour to highlight this difference.
There is a difference between simply completing a task and doing it carefully. The passage uses Priya’s behaviour to highlight this difference.
Q1(b). Why was Renu asked to hang a shirt on the clothes hanger?
Answer:
Her mother asked Renu to do it because such jobs were normally
not assigned to Renu.
💡 Detailed Solution
The question highlights the different responsibilities assigned
to the children in the passage.
👨🏫 Human Touch:
Small household jobs can teach children independence and responsibility. Sharing such tasks can also make family life more balanced.
Small household jobs can teach children independence and responsibility. Sharing such tasks can also make family life more balanced.
Q1(c). Why were they confident about Priya?
Answer:
They were confident about her abilities and believed that she
would perform the jobs properly and to the best of her ability.
💡 Detailed Solution
The confidence came from the belief that Priya had the ability
to complete important responsibilities successfully.
👩🏫 Human Touch:
When someone believes in your ability, it can give you confidence to take responsibility and perform better.
When someone believes in your ability, it can give you confidence to take responsibility and perform better.
Q1(d). Whose mother loved her less than Renu?
Answer:
Her mother loved her less than Renu.
💡 Detailed Solution
The answer key indicates a comparison of the mother’s affection
towards the children.
📌 Reading Note:
This point depends heavily on the surrounding passage context, so the exact relationship should be understood from the complete passage rather than from this isolated line.
This point depends heavily on the surrounding passage context, so the exact relationship should be understood from the complete passage rather than from this isolated line.
Q2(a). Which qualities are associated with Renu?
Answer:
Confident and happy.
💡 Detailed Solution
The answer key identifies confidence and happiness as qualities
associated with Renu.
😊 Human Touch:
Confidence often comes from knowing that someone trusts your abilities. Happiness can grow when a child feels valued and supported.
Confidence often comes from knowing that someone trusts your abilities. Happiness can grow when a child feels valued and supported.
Q2(b). Which combination of qualities is correct?
Answer:
A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2 and E-5.
💡 Detailed Solution
The answer key gives the matching sequence as:
A → 3B → 4
C → 1
D → 2
E → 5
🎯 Exam Tip:
For matching questions, first identify the strongest clue for each item. Then eliminate the options that cannot fit.
For matching questions, first identify the strongest clue for each item. Then eliminate the options that cannot fit.
Q3(a). How does Priya feel?
Answer:
Disappointed and upset.
💡 Detailed Solution
The table connects Priya’s feelings with the evidence provided
in the passage.
💭 Human Touch:
When someone feels that another person is avoiding responsibility or not cooperating, disappointment is a natural reaction.
When someone feels that another person is avoiding responsibility or not cooperating, disappointment is a natural reaction.
Q3(b). Why is Priya confident in this situation?
Answer:
Her sister Renu was often reluctant to work and would therefore
not normally handle such tasks. Priya also receives support and
encouragement regarding her abilities.
💡 Detailed Solution
The table in the source connects Priya’s confidence with the
behaviour and abilities of the people around her.
👨🏫 Human Touch:
Confidence can come from experience, support and knowing what you are capable of doing. The passage explores these differences between the characters.
Confidence can come from experience, support and knowing what you are capable of doing. The passage explores these differences between the characters.
📚 Quick Revision – Page 7 & Page 8
Reading Passage:
• Little girl and brother
• Sharing and love
• Generosity and caring
• Gratitude
• Chocolate and paper doll
• Sharing creates happiness
PA5:
• New colonies and industrial units
• Multinational logging companies
• Land owners
• State governments
• Rainwater harvesting
• Protect wells and springs
• Pipeline networks
• Tube wells / bore wells
• World Water Day
• Water conservation awareness
HA1:
• Child
• Strength
• Secrets
• Branches
• Birds
• Friendly visits
• Playing under the tree
• Tree as a lifelong friend
HA2:
• Sophie Germain
• Mathematics
• Intelligence
• Determination
• Obedience
• Studying despite restrictions
HA3:
• Reluctant/casual behaviour
• Household responsibilities
• Confidence
• Renu – confident and happy
• Priya – disappointed/upset
• Little girl and brother
• Sharing and love
• Generosity and caring
• Gratitude
• Chocolate and paper doll
• Sharing creates happiness
PA5:
• New colonies and industrial units
• Multinational logging companies
• Land owners
• State governments
• Rainwater harvesting
• Protect wells and springs
• Pipeline networks
• Tube wells / bore wells
• World Water Day
• Water conservation awareness
HA1:
• Child
• Strength
• Secrets
• Branches
• Birds
• Friendly visits
• Playing under the tree
• Tree as a lifelong friend
HA2:
• Sophie Germain
• Mathematics
• Intelligence
• Determination
• Obedience
• Studying despite restrictions
HA3:
• Reluctant/casual behaviour
• Household responsibilities
• Confidence
• Renu – confident and happy
• Priya – disappointed/upset
📌 Source Note:
This HTML covers the questions and answers that are visibly available in the supplied Page 7 and Page 8 image. Any text outside the visible/cropped portions has not been invented.
This HTML covers the questions and answers that are visibly available in the supplied Page 7 and Page 8 image. Any text outside the visible/cropped portions has not been invented.
MODULE ONE – READING
Detailed Questions, Answers & Solutions
Detailed Questions, Answers & Solutions
HA3 – Reading: Passage
Q3(c). Why did the person feel sorry and ashamed?
Answer:
She realised that she was wrong in thinking that her mother loved
her less than Renu.
💡 Detailed Solution
The person understood that her earlier judgement about her mother’s
love was incorrect. She had believed that her mother loved Renu
more, but later realised that this was not true.
❤️ Human Touch:
Sometimes we misunderstand people’s actions and assume that they care about someone else more than they care about us. Later, when we understand the complete situation, we may realise that our earlier assumption was unfair.
Sometimes we misunderstand people’s actions and assume that they care about someone else more than they care about us. Later, when we understand the complete situation, we may realise that our earlier assumption was unfair.
🎯 Exam Point:
The important idea is: Wrong assumption → Realisation → Feeling sorry and ashamed.
The important idea is: Wrong assumption → Realisation → Feeling sorry and ashamed.
Q4(a). What should be done with the vessel in the refrigerator?
Answer:
The vessel should be kept carefully in the fridge with its lid
properly intact.
💡 Detailed Solution
The answer describes careful handling of the vessel. It should
remain safely in the refrigerator and its lid should stay properly
closed.
👨🏫 Human Touch:
This is a simple example of being organised. When something needs to be stored, keeping it in the right place and properly covered prevents unnecessary problems.
This is a simple example of being organised. When something needs to be stored, keeping it in the right place and properly covered prevents unnecessary problems.
🎯 Remember:
Vessel → Refrigerator → Lid intact.
Vessel → Refrigerator → Lid intact.
Q4(b). How should the washed shirt be placed?
Answer:
The washed shirt should be adjusted properly on the hanger so
that it dries evenly.
💡 Detailed Solution
The shirt needs to be placed correctly on the hanger rather than
being left carelessly. Proper placement helps it dry evenly.
👕 Human Touch:
Even a small household task becomes easier when it is done properly. A little care at the beginning can save extra work later.
Even a small household task becomes easier when it is done properly. A little care at the beginning can save extra work later.
Q5. What does the speaker say about being organised?
Answer:
The speaker says that she is more like Priya because she likes
to keep things organised and systematic.
💡 Detailed Solution
The speaker explains that she likes things to be arranged in an
orderly manner. She enjoys hearing compliments such as,
“how organised you are!”
The speaker says that being organised and systematic makes the
day smoother and helps work remain hassle-free.
👨🏫 Human Touch:
Being organised does not mean everything has to be perfect. It simply means knowing where things are and following a sensible routine. This can save time and reduce daily stress.
Being organised does not mean everything has to be perfect. It simply means knowing where things are and following a sensible routine. This can save time and reduce daily stress.
🎯 Key Idea:
Organised + Systematic → Smooth day + Hassle-free work.
Organised + Systematic → Smooth day + Hassle-free work.
Q5 (Alternative). What does the speaker say if she is more like Renu?
Answer:
She says she dislikes hard work and would rather have someone
organise things for her. She prefers to relax and have fun herself.
💡 Detailed Solution
In the alternative response, the speaker describes herself as
someone who does not like work, especially hard work. She would
prefer someone else to organise things rather than doing them
herself.
She also says that she likes to relax and have fun and does not
want to see anyone being disorganised.
💭 Human Touch:
This answer contrasts two personalities: one likes organisation and responsibility, while the other prefers relaxation and avoids hard work.
This answer contrasts two personalities: one likes organisation and responsibility, while the other prefers relaxation and avoids hard work.
🎯 Comparison:
Priya → Organised & systematic
Renu → Avoids hard work & prefers relaxation
Priya → Organised & systematic
Renu → Avoids hard work & prefers relaxation
Q6. What two things does Priya need to work on?
Answer:
Priya needs to work on:
1. Never being rude or making assumptions without sufficient reasons.
2. Developing better self-esteem.
1. Never being rude or making assumptions without sufficient reasons.
2. Developing better self-esteem.
💡 Detailed Solution
The passage suggests that Priya needs improvement in two important
areas.
First: She should not be rude or make assumptions without
having enough reasons. She misunderstood how her mother valued
and trusted her compared with Renu.
Second: Priya needs to develop better self-esteem. She is unable to see and value the good qualities she naturally possesses.
❤️ Human Touch:
Sometimes we compare ourselves with others and forget our own strengths. Good self-esteem means recognising your own abilities without constantly measuring yourself against someone else.
Sometimes we compare ourselves with others and forget our own strengths. Good self-esteem means recognising your own abilities without constantly measuring yourself against someone else.
🎯 Exam Shortcut:
Priya’s two areas:
1. Avoid unfair assumptions.
2. Improve self-esteem.
Priya’s two areas:
1. Avoid unfair assumptions.
2. Improve self-esteem.
HA4 – Reading: Passage
Q1. Mark the following statements as True or False.
Answer:
(a) False
(b) True
(c) True
(d) False
(e) True
(f) True
(g) True
(h) True
(i) False
(j) True
(a) False
(b) True
(c) True
(d) False
(e) True
(f) True
(g) True
(h) True
(i) False
(j) True
💡 Detailed Solution
These True/False answers are based on the information given in
the cyclone passage.
The important rule for reading comprehension is to compare each
statement with the source passage rather than using general
knowledge alone.
👨🏫 Human Touch:
A statement may sound scientifically correct but still be marked False if it does not match what the passage says. Always stay within the information provided in the text.
A statement may sound scientifically correct but still be marked False if it does not match what the passage says. Always stay within the information provided in the text.
🎯 Exam Tip:
For True/False questions, underline the key words in the statement and search for the same idea in the passage.
For True/False questions, underline the key words in the statement and search for the same idea in the passage.
Q2. What is a super cyclone?
Answer:
A super cyclone is a less intense version of a cyclone.
💡 Detailed Solution
The visible answer key gives this definition. The question is
testing the meaning of the term as presented in the source passage.
🎯 Exam Point:
Super cyclone → less intense version of a cyclone according to the provided answer key.
Super cyclone → less intense version of a cyclone according to the provided answer key.
Q3(a). What is a cyclone?
Answer:
A cyclone is a powerful weather system associated with strong
winds and severe weather conditions.
💡 Detailed Solution
The question introduces the basic concept of a cyclone. The
passage then moves on to discuss how cyclones occur, how they
are named and how their effects can be reduced.
🌪️ Human Touch:
A cyclone is not just “strong wind”. It is a large weather system that can affect people, buildings, agriculture and transport over a wide area.
A cyclone is not just “strong wind”. It is a large weather system that can affect people, buildings, agriculture and transport over a wide area.
Q3(b). How do cyclones occur?
Answer:
Cyclones develop through particular atmospheric and weather
conditions that cause air to rotate around a low-pressure system.
💡 Detailed Solution
The question asks about the formation of cyclones. In general,
cyclones are connected with pressure differences and rotating
air around a low-pressure region.
🌪️ Easy Understanding:
Think of air moving towards an area of lower pressure. Under the right conditions, this movement develops into a large rotating weather system.
Think of air moving towards an area of lower pressure. Under the right conditions, this movement develops into a large rotating weather system.
🎯 Remember:
Low pressure + suitable atmospheric conditions → Cyclonic system.
Low pressure + suitable atmospheric conditions → Cyclonic system.
Q3(c). How are cyclones named?
Answer:
Cyclones are given names so that individual storms can be easily
identified and communicated about.
💡 Detailed Solution
Naming makes it easier for authorities, scientists, media and
the public to distinguish one cyclone from another.
🌍 Human Touch:
Imagine having several storms in different places at the same time. Names make communication much clearer than repeatedly describing every storm by its location.
Imagine having several storms in different places at the same time. Names make communication much clearer than repeatedly describing every storm by its location.
Q3(d). What does “preventing cyclones” mean in the context of
the passage?
Answer:
It refers to reducing the damage and losses caused by cyclones
through prediction, monitoring and preparedness.
💡 Detailed Solution
The passage focuses on the fact that cyclones can be highly
destructive, but accurate prediction and advance monitoring can
help reduce the resulting losses.
🌪️ Human Touch:
We may not always be able to stop a natural event from happening, but we can prepare for it. Early warnings can give people time to move to safer places and protect property.
We may not always be able to stop a natural event from happening, but we can prepare for it. Early warnings can give people time to move to safer places and protect property.
🎯 Important:
Prediction + Monitoring + Preparedness = Reduced damage.
Prediction + Monitoring + Preparedness = Reduced damage.
Q4. Why are cyclones considered destructive, and how can their
damage be reduced?
Answer:
Cyclones are usually very destructive. If their occurrence can
be predicted accurately and they can be monitored in advance,
huge losses of human life and property can be prevented and
many accidents at sea can also be avoided.
They can also badly affect weather and agriculture, but the
damage can be greatly minimised through accurate prediction.
💡 Detailed Solution
Cyclones can create serious problems for people, property,
transport and agriculture. Their effects can extend over a
large area.
However, prediction and advance monitoring provide valuable
time for preparation. Authorities can issue warnings, people
can move to safer places and necessary precautions can be taken.
🌪️ Human Touch:
The most important lesson is that preparation saves lives. We may not be able to control the weather, but accurate warnings can help people make safer decisions before the storm arrives.
The most important lesson is that preparation saves lives. We may not be able to control the weather, but accurate warnings can help people make safer decisions before the storm arrives.
🎯 Exam Formula:
Accurate Prediction → Early Warning → Preparedness → Less Damage.
Accurate Prediction → Early Warning → Preparedness → Less Damage.
📚 Quick Revision – This Page
HA3:
• Realisation that the earlier assumption was wrong
• Vessel should be stored carefully in the refrigerator
• Washed shirt should be placed properly on the hanger
• Priya = organised and systematic
• Renu = dislikes hard work and prefers relaxation
• Priya needs to avoid unfair assumptions
• Priya needs better self-esteem
HA4:
• Q1: False, True, True, False, True, True, True, True, False, True
• Q2: A super cyclone is given as a less intense version of a cyclone
• Q3(a): What is a cyclone?
• Q3(b): How cyclones occur
• Q3(c): How cyclones are named
• Q3(d): Preventing/reducing cyclone damage
• Q4: Prediction and monitoring can greatly reduce losses
• Realisation that the earlier assumption was wrong
• Vessel should be stored carefully in the refrigerator
• Washed shirt should be placed properly on the hanger
• Priya = organised and systematic
• Renu = dislikes hard work and prefers relaxation
• Priya needs to avoid unfair assumptions
• Priya needs better self-esteem
HA4:
• Q1: False, True, True, False, True, True, True, True, False, True
• Q2: A super cyclone is given as a less intense version of a cyclone
• Q3(a): What is a cyclone?
• Q3(b): How cyclones occur
• Q3(c): How cyclones are named
• Q3(d): Preventing/reducing cyclone damage
• Q4: Prediction and monitoring can greatly reduce losses
📌 Source-based note:
The HA4 questions Q3(a)–Q3(d) are visible in the supplied image, but their corresponding explanatory text is not fully visible. The explanations above therefore distinguish the visible question wording from general explanatory context rather than claiming that unseen source text says more than the image shows.
The HA4 questions Q3(a)–Q3(d) are visible in the supplied image, but their corresponding explanatory text is not fully visible. The explanations above therefore distinguish the visible question wording from general explanatory context rather than claiming that unseen source text says more than the image shows.