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📌📌Answer Key 

📌📌Passage # 1: 

*i. What does the term 'brain drain' refer to?*  

*b. Migration of highly skilled and educated individuals*

*ii. Why do many individuals choose to study abroad?*  

*c. To pursue advanced education and professional growth*

*iii. What is one of the economic impacts of brain drain?*  

*b. Shortage of skilled workers*

*iv. How can countries address brain drain?*  

*b. By offering attractive job opportunities and funding research projects*

📌📌Passage # 2

*i. Why is critical thinking seen as more valuable than rote learning in academics?*  

*b. It trains learners to interpret, judge, and apply knowledge.*

*ii. Identify the adjective used in the passage.*  

*c. responsible*

*iii. Critical thinking fosters creativity and innovation by:*  

*b. encouraging students to think outside the box and explore new ideas*

*iv. Which situation best illustrates how critical thinking fosters creativity and innovation?*  

*b. A student designs multiple solutions after questioning a problem from new angles.*

📌📌Passage # 3

*i.* Ancient universities gave priority to moral education mainly because:  

*→ d. They considered producing individuals of complete character more important than just producing scholars.*

*ii.* Which underlying principle prevents religion from being added to the Indian syllabus?  

*→ a. India’s identity as a secular nation that must respect all faiths equally.*

*iii.* Which method best reflects the writer’s view of how moral education should be integrated?  

*→ a. by embedding values, stories, and life lessons across subjects*

*iv.* Why does the writer stress introducing moral education from grassroots to university level?  

*→ c. because values must be consistently nurtured through every stage of learning*

📌📌Passage # 4

*i.* Nepal shares cultural similarities with India partly because of its geography. Which two nations surround Nepal?  

*Answer:* *c. China and India*

*ii.* The passage mentions a festival that unites families, closes schools and offices, and celebrates goddess Durga’s triumph. Which is this festival?  

*Answer:* *b. Dashain*

*iii.* In Hindu tradition, the festival Dashain is rooted in a symbolic story. Which larger theme does it reflect?  

*Answer:* *a. the victory of righteousness over destructive forces*

*iv.* The description of homemade kites and bamboo swings serves to highlight which feature of Dashain celebrations?  

*Answer:* *d. the joyful and recreational spirit of the festival*

📌📌 Passage # 5

*i. What has been the impact of the internet on education?*  

*Answer:* *c. Enabled students to access courses from prestigious universities globally*

*ii. What is one of the benefits of technology in the field of medicine?*  

*Answer:* *c. Sophisticated imaging machines for early disease diagnosis*

*iii. What is a challenge associated with constant connectivity?*  

*Answer:* *c. Digital addiction*

*iv. Why is digital literacy crucial for students in the 21st century?*  

*Answer:* *b. To use and evaluate digital information effectively*

📌📌 Passage # 6

*i. What are the main gifts of nature?*  

*Answer:* a) Air, water, and food

*ii. How can we behave responsibly to protect our nature?*  

*Answer:* c) by planting more trees and saving water

*iii. What are people doing to nature?*  

*Answer:* b) Ruining it

*iv. What will be the adverse effect of destroying nature?*  

*Answer:* a) Life will become difficult.

📌📌 Passage # 7

*i. What makes the Chenab Rail Bridge unique in the world?*  

*Answer:* *b. It is the world’s highest railway bridge.*

*ii. What is the main purpose of the Chenab Rail Bridge?*  

*Answer:* *c. To link the Kashmir Valley with the Indian mainland*

*iii. Why does the author describe the bridge as a “remarkable feat of modern engineering”?*  

*Answer:* *b. It uses advanced design and materials to withstand extreme conditions.*

*iv. Which challenge did engineers have to overcome while constructing the Chenab Rail Bridge?*  

*Answer:* *d. Harsh weather and seismic activity*

📌📌Passage # 8

*i. Which environmental benefit of rooftop farming is linked to energy use?*  

*Answer:* *b) Regulation of building temperatures*

*ii. How does rooftop farming lower carbon emissions?*  

*Answer:* *b) By reducing long-distance transport of food*

*iii. In what way does rooftop farming help community relationships?*  

*Answer:* *b) Through social gathering spaces on rooftops*

*iv. What prevents rooftop farming from being common everywhere?*  

*Answer:* *b) High installation and maintenance costs*

📌📌 Passage # 9

*i. What is the main function of newspapers?*  

*Answer:* *b. To give trustworthy news and keep people informed*

*ii. Why are newspapers important in a democracy?*  

*Answer:* *b. They help citizens make informed decisions.*

*iii. What does calling newspapers “watchdogs” mean?*  

*Answer:* *b. They protect public interests by exposing wrongdoing.*

*iv. What does the phrase “connect communities” suggest?*  

*Answer:* *d. Newspapers unite people by sharing news that matters.*

📌📌 Passage # 10

( Same as Passage # 5)

📌📌Passage # 11

*i. According to the passage, what is said to be one of the biggest threats to the environment?*  

*Answer:* *c) pollution*

*ii. The passage tells us why forests are referred to as the “lungs of the Earth.” What reason does it give?*  

*Answer:* *a) They produce oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide.*

*iii. What is a consequence of climate change mentioned in the passage?*  

*Answer:* *c) extreme weather events like floods and droughts*

*iv. Who is impacted by environmental problems like pollution and climate change?*  

*Answer:* *c) every individual, regardless of age*

📌📌 Passage # 12

*i. What is the main idea of the passage?*  

*b) The significance of the Golden Pavilion*

*ii. What is notable about Kinkaku-ji Temple’s design?*  

*c) It blends nature and architecture.*

*iii. Why do visitors come to Kyoto?*  

*a) to admire the beauty and tranquillity of its temples*

*iv. What does the word “iconic” mean in the passage?*  

*b) famous and well-known*

📌📌 Passage # 13

i. *What was the villagers’ attitude towards the traveller?*

*c) kind and generous*

ii. *What impact did the traveller’s stories have on the villagers?*

*b) sparked curiosity about the wider world*

iii. *How did the traveller feel about the villagers’ kindness?*

*c) deeply moved*

iv. *Which values are highlighted in the passage?*

*b) community, kindness, and generosity* 

📌📌 Passage # 14

Here are the answers to the four questions based on the passage:

i. *The writer’s main concern in the passage is:*
*b) Achieving a balance between technology and discipline*

ii. *Which statement best reflects the author’s opinion about digital learning?*
*c) It is useful when used responsibly.*

iii. *The line “education is not only about collecting information” suggests that true learning involves:*
*c) Developing skills and values*

iv. *What can be concluded about the ideal use of technology in education?*
*a) It requires balance and self-discipline.*

📌📌 Passage # 15

i. *The main reason for water shortage according to the passage is:*

*Answer:* b) Mismanagement and human negligence

ii. *How does over-irrigation harm both soil and farmers in the long run?*

*Answer:* b) It reduces soil fertility and crop yield.

iii. *Which example best shows “collective responsibility”?*

*Answer:* a) A student turning off the tap while brushing.

iv. *What conclusion can be drawn from the passage?*

*Answer:* a) Sustainable use of water ensures a safer future.

📌📌 Passage # 16

i. *We can enjoy life only if we have healthy __________.*

- *b) Mind and body*

ii. *What does exercise improve?*

- *d) Blood circulation*

iii. *What can lack of movement cause?*

- *a) Obesity*

iv. *Which games help in maintaining health?*

- *a) Outdoor games*

📌📌Passage # 17

i. *What makes rivers and ponds unfit for drinking?*

*Answer:* d) Plastic and sewage waste

ii. *What is the effect of noise pollution?*

*Answer:* b) Stress and hearing problems

iii. *What role can students play in reducing pollution?*

*Answer:* a) Plant trees

iv. *According to the passage, what is the duty of every citizen?*

*Answer:* c) Protecting the environment

📌📌 Passage # 18

i. *How did the Native Americans first react to the arrival of Europeans?*

*Answer:* A. They welcomed them out of curiosity.

ii. *What fascinated the Native Americans about the Europeans?*

*Answer:* B. Their steel weapons and shiny utensils.

iii. *Why couldn't the Native Americans stop the European settlers?*

*Answer:* A. They had fewer people and weaker weapons.

iv. *Why did diseases have such a strong effect on the Native Americans?*

*Answer:* B. They had no resistance to the new diseases.

📌📌Passage # 19

i. *Why did Tom Sawyer feel discouraged on Saturday morning?*

*Answer:* *D*. He wanted to go have fun with his friends but couldn't.

ii. *How did Tom change Ben Rogers’ attitude toward the chore?*

*Answer:* *B*. He pretended that painting was fun and special.

iii. *By the end of the day, what had Tom learned about work and play?*

*Answer:* *C*. Work becomes fun when it feels like a choice.

iv. *What lesson does the story teach about creativity and problem-solving?*

*Answer:* *C*. Creativity can turn a difficult situation into an advantage.

📌📌 Passage # 20

i. *What is the main idea of the passage?*

*Answer:* *B)* Online shopping has changed how people buy goods and services.

ii. *According to the passage, what is one major advantage of online shopping?*

*Answer:* *C)* It saves time and offers convenience.

iii. *Which of the following is not mentioned as a challenge of online shopping?*

*Answer:* *D)* Lack of internet connection.

iv. *Why might small businesses find online shopping beneficial?*

*Answer:* *B)* They can reach customers beyond their local area.

📌📌 Passage # 21

1. *Question:* Which day does the poster highlight?

*Answer:* *b) International Literacy Day*.

2. *Question:* Which slogan conveys the poster’s message?

*Answer:* *d) “Read to Lead”*.

3. *Question:* What does the phrase “Education for All” imply?

*Answer:* *d) Every person has a right to education.*

4. *Question:* Which word from the poster relates to having influence or control?

*Answer:* *c) Leader*.

📌📌 Passage # 22

i. *What is the theme of the poster?*

*Answer:* *b) World Peace*

ii. *Which symbol of peace is shown in the poster?*

*Answer:* *b) Dove*

iii. *What message does the slogan “Spread Love, Not Hate” give?*

*Answer:* *a) Respect and kindness create peace*

iv. *When is World Peace Day celebrated?*

*Answer:* *d) 21st September*

📌📌 Passage # 23

i. What message does the slogan “Hug-a-tree and survive” suggest?

*Answer*: *B*. Caring for trees helps humans live a healthy life.

ii. Why do you think the poster includes a picture of a person planting a tree?

*Answer*: *B*. To remind people that action is needed, not just words.

iii.How does the phrase “Plant a tree for our planet” appeal to readers emotionally?

*Answer*: *B*. Readers feel responsible for the Earth’s future.

iv. What might happen if people ignore the advice in this poster?

*Answer*: *C*. The environment could become polluted and lifeless.

📌📌 Passage # 24

i. What does understanding cause and effect help in developing?

*Answer*: *b. critical thinking and problem‑solving*.

ii. How is understanding cause and effect useful across different subjects like Science and Social Studies?

*Answer*: *b. It helps analyze relationships in various contexts*.

iii. If a cause leads to a negative effect, what should one ideally do?

*Answer*: *b. analyze the cause to mitigate the effect*.

iv. Cause and effect help in understanding what kind of relationships?

*Answer*: *b. between actions and outcomes*.

📌📌 Passage # 25

i. *Question*: Which broader concern is addressed through the poster’s message?

*Answer*: *b) The urgent need to reduce environmental waste*.

ii. *Question*: What systematic approach does the poster recommend for managing metal, paper, and plastic waste?

*Answer*: *c) reduce, reuse, recycle*.

iii. *Question*: The poster highlights a country struggling with over 6 million tonnes of waste annually. Which is it?

*Answer*: *b) Hong Kong*.

iv. *Question*: The campaign “Bring Your Own Bag” mainly encourages people to make the Earth ______ free.

*Answer*: *a) plastic*.

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