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A. Write the correct alternative in the given space to complete the following sentences:
(a) The last walk with Bapu was -
**(iii) painful**
Ans. (iii) painful
(b) Bapu made walking a symbol of -
Ans. (iv) gradual progress
(c) The average Indians were used to walking because -
(ii) it was the only way open to them**
Ans. (ii) it was the only way open to them
(d) In the funeral procession, the author moved forward -
Ans. (iv) slowly
(e)Walking required only energy and the body,
B.Complete the following sentences with information from the text:
1. **While walking, Bapu had a-- staff in hand.
2. **Thousands of people tried to ---touch Bapu's feet.
3. Walking is cost-effective because--it t required no vehicle except his own body and cost him nothing but his energy.
C. State whether the following statements are 'True' or 'False'. Write T for 'True' and 'F' for 'False'. Provide sentences/phrases/words from the passage in support of your answers:
1. It was easy to move in the funeral procession of Bapu..
False
*Supporting Sentence:* "It was impossible to move in the thick crowd."
2. **Walking enhances the clarity of thought.**
**True**
Supporting Sentence:* "To walk is to make slow progress. It is to think with clarity and closely look at all that is around you."
Poem Questions:
A. Write the correct alternative in the given space to complete the following sentences:
1. **The snail does not fear to**
**(ii) fall**.
2. **The snail dwells**
**(iii) alone**.
B. Answer the following questions:
1. **When does the snail hide in his house?
Ans: The snail hides in his house when danger imminent betides or in the face of storm or other harm.
1. **What shows the snail's self-collecting power?**
The snail's self-collecting power is shown when, at the slightest touch of its horns, it immediately shrinks into its shell. This action illustrates the snail's ability to retreat and protect itself when faced with potential danger.
2. **What is the whole treasure of the snail?**
The whole treasure of the snail is its solitude and self-sufficiency. The snail is content to live alone, carrying its house with it, and is fully satisfied with its own company and independence. This self-reliance is considered its "whole treasure."
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### A. Complete the following sentences with information from the text:
1. **Flash flood in Teesta River in Lachen Valley was caused by**
*a cloudburst over Lhonak Lake and the release of water from Chungthang dam
2. **The flash flood started around-- 1:30 am*.
3. **The number of tourists reported to be stranded in Sikkim is---- over 3,000*.
4. **The name of Sikkim's biggest hydropower project is ---Sikkim Urja*.
5. **The full form of GLOF is Glacial Lake Outburst Flood*.
### B. State whether the following statements are 'True' or 'False'. Write 'T' for 'True' and 'F' for 'False'. Provide sentences/phrases/words from the passage in support of your answers:
1. **Dikchu, Singtam, and Rangpo are located in the Teesta basin.**
**True**
Supporting Sentence:* "Several towns, including Dikchu, Singtam, and Rangpo located in the Teesta basin, have also been flooded.
2. **Some 166 people have so far been rescued, excluding the army man.**
**False**
Supporting Sentence:* "Some 166 people have so far been rescued, including the army man."
3. **The flash flood destroyed 11 bridges in the state of Sikkim.**
**True**
Supporting Sentence:* "The flash flood destroyed 11 bridges in the state."
.C Answer the following questionS.
1. **How many bridges were destroyed in Mangan and Namchi districts?**
Eight bridges were destroyed in Mangan district, and two bridges were destroyed in Namchi district.*
2. Where is Lhonak Lake located?**
Lhonak Lake is located in North Sikkim, at an altitude of 17,100 feet.
3. How was the Lhonak Lake formed?**
Lhonak Lake was formed due to the melting of the Himalayan glaciers.
4.. Who is Jakob F. Steiner and what is his view regarding the cause of the flash flood?
Ans: Jakob F. Steiner is a senior scientist. His view regarding the cause of the flash flood is that a chunk of either ice or unstable slopes may have detached and dropped into the lake, creating shock waves across the water surface. These shock waves might have been enough to topple the lake’s natural dam, contributing to the flash flood.
1. Choose the most suitable title for the passage:
Severe Flash Flood Disrupts Sikkim
4. Fill in the blanks with the correct alternative:
1. Jalpaiguri is **known** for its scenic beauty, tea gardens, and its strategic location as a gateway to the northeastern states of India. It**has** also played a role in the region's cultural and economic development.The city **serves** as an administrative and commercial center for the surrounding area and continues to be an important part of West Bengal's history and culture.
### 5. Do as directed.
**A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions:**
1. Friendship is **a** special and significant interpersonal relationship between two of more individuals, characterized by mutual affection, trust, understanding, and support. It is a fundamental aspect **of** human social interaction and has been a subject of study, literature, and philosophy for centuries.
**B. Rewrite the sentences as directed:**
1. **Give the letter to your headmaster.** (Change the voice)
*Let the letter be given to your headmaster.*
2. **As soon as he saw me, he called me.** (Begin with "scarcely")
Scarcely had he seen me when he called me.
3. His statement was true.** (Turn into a complex sentence)
The statement that he made was true.
C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs from the list to replace the words underlined:
1.I am unable to **call up** your name. 2.The girl **takes after** her mother.
3.Ruskin Bond's new book has been **brought out**.
(Phrasal verbs from the list: bring out, take after, call up)
6. Find the words from the passage:
1. **Very small**: Tiny
2. **Increase**: Upsurge
3. **Marooned**: Stranded
4. **Lump**: Chunk
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