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CONTENTS Information and Guidelines ................................................................ NPWE-5-16

MODEL PRACTICE SETS

„ SET – 01 ......................... NPWE-17-28

„ SET – 09 ...................... NPWE-110-121

SECTION-I : Mental Ability Test ........... NPWE – 17 SECTION-II : Arithmetic Test ................. NPWE – 21 SECTION-III : Language Test (English) ... NPWE – 23 „ SET – 02 ......................... NPWE-29-39 SECTION-I : Mental Ability Test ........... NPWE – 29 SECTION-II : Arithmetic Test ................. NPWE – 33 SECTION-III : Language Test (English) ... NPWE – 34 „ SET – 03 ......................... NPWE-40-51 SECTION-I : Mental Ability Test ........... NPWE – 40 SECTION-II : Arithmetic Test ................. NPWE – 44 SECTION-III : Language Test (English) ... NPWE – 46 „ SET – 04 ......................... NPWE-52-62 SECTION-I : Mental Ability Test ........... NPWE – 52 SECTION-II : Arithmetic Test ................. NPWE – 56 SECTION-III : Language Test (English) ... NPWE – 58 „ SET – 05 ......................... NPWE-63-73 SECTION-I : Mental Ability Test ........... NPWE – 63 SECTION-II : Arithmetic Test ................. NPWE – 67 SECTION-III : Language Test (English) ... NPWE – 68 „ SET – 06 ......................... NPWE-74-85 SECTION-I : Mental Ability Test ........... NPWE – 74 SECTION-II : Arithmetic Test ................. NPWE – 78 SECTION-III : Language Test (English) ... NPWE – 80 „ SET – 07 ......................... NPWE-86-97 SECTION-I : Mental Ability Test ........... NPWE – 86 SECTION-II : Arithmetic Test ................. NPWE – 90 SECTION-III : Language Test (English) ... NPWE – 92 „ SET – 08 ....................... NPWE-98-109 SECTION-I : Mental Ability Test ........... NPWE – 98 SECTION-II : Arithmetic Test ............... NPWE – 102 SECTION-III : Language Test (English) . NPWE – 103

SECTION-I : Mental Ability Test ......... NPWE – 110 SECTION-II : Arithmetic Test ............... NPWE – 114 SECTION-III : Language Test (English) . NPWE – 116

„ SET – 10 ...................... NPWE-122-133 SECTION-I : Mental Ability Test ......... NPWE – 122 SECTION-II : Arithmetic Test ............... NPWE – 126 SECTION-III : Language Test (English) . NPWE – 128

„ SET – 11 ...................... NPWE-134-145 SECTION-I : Mental Ability Test ......... NPWE – 134 SECTION-II : Arithmetic Test ............... NPWE – 138 SECTION-III : Language Test (English) . NPWE – 140

„ SET – 12 ...................... NPWE-146-157 SECTION-I : Mental Ability Test ......... NPWE – 146 SECTION-II : Arithmetic Test ............... NPWE – 150 SECTION-III : Language Test (English) . NPWE – 152

„ SET – 13 ...................... NPWE-158-169 SECTION-I : Mental Ability Test ......... NPWE – 158 SECTION-II : Arithmetic Test ............... NPWE – 162 SECTION-III : Language Test (English) . NPWE – 164

„ SET – 14 ...................... NPWE-170-180 SECTION-I : Mental Ability Test ......... NPWE – 170 SECTION-II : Arithmetic Test ............... NPWE – 174 SECTION-III : Language Test (English) . NPWE – 176

„ SET – 15 ....................... NPWE-181-192

SECTION-I : Mental Ability Test ........ NPWE – 181 SECTION-II : Arithmetic Test ............. NPWE – 185 SECTION-III : Language Test (English) NPWE – 187

SOLVED PAPER „ SET – 16 : JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA SELECTION TEST, 06.04.2019 SECTION-I

: Mental Ability Test ......................................................................... NPWE – 193

SECTION-II

: Arithmetic Test .............................................................................. NPWE – 197

SECTION-III : Language Test (English) ................................................................ NPWE – 198

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Information and Guidelines

INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES In accordance with the National Policy of Education (1986), Government of India started Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs). Presently the JNVs are spread in 28 States and 07 Union Territories. These are coeducational residential schools fully financed and administered by Government of India through an autonomous organization, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti. Admissions in JNVs are made through the JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA SELECTION TEST (JNVST) to Class VI. The medium of instruction in JNVs is the mother tongue or regional language up to Class VIII and English thereafter for Maths and Science and Hindi for Social Science. Students of the JNVs appear for X and XII class examinations of the Central Board of Secondary Education. While education in the schools is free including board & lodging, uniform and textbooks, a sum of Rs. 600/- per month is collected from the students of Classes IX to XII only towards Vidyalaya Vikas Nidhi. Students belonging to SC/ST categories, Girl students and the students whose family income is below poverty line (BPL) are exempted. Rs.1500/- per student per month is collected from all students whose parents are Govt. Employees. Objective of the Scheme (i) To provide good quality modern education including a strong component of culture, inculcation of values, awareness of the environment, adventure activities and physical education to the talented children predominantly from rural areas. (ii) To ensure that students attain a reasonable level of competency in three languages. (iii) To promote national integration through migration of students from Hindi to non-Hindi speaking State and vice-versa. (iv) To serve in each district as focal point for improvement of quality of school education in general through sharing of experiences and facilities. State-wise Distribution of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas According to the Navodaya Vidyalaya Scheme, one Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya is to be set up in each District in a phased manner. At present, 661 Vidyalayas are sanctioned in 28 States and 07 Union Territories, out of which 629 are functioning. The State-wise distribution of JNVs sanctioned is as under: Andhra Pradesh

13+02**

Himachal Pradesh

12

Punjab

2+01**

Assam

27+01**

Jammu & Kashmir

22+01**

Pudducherry

04

Arunachal Pradesh

18

Jharkhand

24+02**

Rajasthan

33+02**

Andaman & Nicobar

03

Karnataka

30+01**

Sikkim

04

Bihar

38+01**

Kerala

14

Tripura

08

Chandigarh

01

Lakshadweep

01

Telangana 09

Chattisgarh

27+01**

Madhya Pradesh

51+02**

Uttar Pradesh

75+01**

Delhi

09

Maharashtra

33+01**

Uttarakhand

13 19+01**

Islands

+01* Daman & Diu

02

Manipur

09+02**

West Bengal

Dadra & Nagar Haveli

01

Meghalaya

11+01**

Total 638 + 22** + 1* = 661

Goa

02

Mizoram

08

Gujarat

33+01**

Nagaland

11

Haryana

21

Orissa

30+01**

** Additional JNVs sanctioned for the Districts having large concentration of SC/ST population. ** Additional Special JNV

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Information and Guidelines A maximum of eighty students are admitted in Class VI in each Vidyalaya through a Selection Test subject to availability of suitable candidates. The Samiti reserves the right to reduce the seats to forty or to withhold result and/or withhold admission and/or withhold ** Additional conduct of JNVST in case adequate accommodation is not available. Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test - 2020 JNV Selection Test for admission to Class-VI in JNVs for the academic session 2020-21 will be held in 2020 In one phase for all Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas. The last date to submit online application will be October-November 2019. SELECTION AND ADMISSION z

z z z

z

z

z z z

Selection in the test will not vest any right on the candidate to secure admission into the JNV. At the time of seeking actual admission, each selected candidate will have to produce all relevant certificates, as prescribed by the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti. Until admission, the selection is provisional only. Candidates are advised to apply for TC from parent school only after the verification of documents and confirmation of admission by respective JNV. In case of any dispute, the decision of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti shall be final and binding on the candidates. Marks obtained by candidates (both selected and not selected) in the test are not communicated. There is no provision for re-evaluation of the answer scripts or re-totaling of marks, since the result is processed through computer and sufficient care is taken to ensure accuracy through various checks in processing the result. It may also be noted by the candidates and their parents/guardians that under the scheme of NVS, students of a JNV located in Hindi speaking State may have to be migrated to another JNV in NonHindi Speaking State and vice-versa for one academic year when the students are promoted to Class IX. In case of refusal by the students selected for migration, continuation of study of such students in JNV will not be allowed. The candidates and their parents/guardians may note that the children selected on the basis of the Test will be admitted only in the JNV located in the district from where they are studying in class V and appearing at the JNVST. Under no circumstances, the selected candidate will be given admission to any other JNV. No request for shifting of students on account of medium of instruction in the JNV concerned, shifting of parents/guardians to other district(s) / State(s) etc. will be entertained. Candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) will have to produce a certificate of the Caste/Tribe at the time of seeking admission, if selected. Such certificate should be obtained from the competent authority before 15th April of the year of seeking admission so that it may be submitted to the Principal of JNV concerned at the time of verification of document. For example, candidates seeking admission during 2020-21 should get the certificate on or before 15th April 2020. Candidates applying for admission under Rural Category will have to produce a certificate to the effect that the school(s) where candidates studied classes III,IV and V is located in Rural Area. Candidates belonging to the Divyang category (Orthopedically Handicapped, Hearing Impaired and Visually Handicapped) if selected will have to produce a medical certificate signed by Chief Medical Officer of the District concerned at the time of admission in appropriate format. Candidates belonging to transgender category will have to submit a certificate from the competent authority prescribed by the concerned State Govt. with regard to their gender. No reservation is made for this category. WHO IS ELIGIBLE

z

FOR ALL CANDIDATES : Only the candidates from the district concerned where the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya has been opened are eligible to apply for admission. However, if the district where JNV is opened is bifurcated at

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Information and Guidelines a later date, the old boundaries of the district are considered for the purpose of eligibility for admission into JNVST, in case a new Vidyalaya has not started in the newly bifurcated district as yet.

z

A candidate seeking admission must not have been born before 01-05-2007 and after 30-04-2011 (Both days are inclusive). This will apply to candidates of all categories, including those who belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST). In case of doubtful cases of overage in comparison to the age recorded in the certificate, they may be referred to the Medical Board for confirmation of the age. The decision of the medical board will be treated as final.

z

A candidate appearing for the selection test must be studying in Class-V for the whole of the academic session 2019-20 in a Government/Government aided or other recognized schools or “B” certificate competency course of National Institute of Open Schooling in the same district where he/she is seeking admission. A school will be deemed recognized if it is declared so by the Government or by any other agency authorized on behalf of Government. Schools where students have obtained “B” certificate under National Institute of Open Schooling should have accreditation of NIOS. A candidate must successfully complete Class-V in the session 2019-20. Actual admission in Class-VI for the session 2020-21 will be subject to the mentioned condition. A Candidate claiming admission under rural quota must have studied and passed classes III, IV and V from a Government / Government aided / recognized school spending one full academic session each year in a school located in rural area. Candidates who will be passing “B” certificate competency course of National Institute of Open Schooling on or before 30th September, 2019 are also eligible to write admission test provided they are in the prescribed age group. The rural status of a child from National Institute of Open Schooling will be decided on the basis of a certificate to be issued by Tehsildar/District Magistrate of the District indicating that the child has been residing in rural areas for the last three years. Students studying under the above scheme and residing in urban and notified areas are not eligible for obtaining seat in rural quota. A Candidate who has not been promoted and admitted to Class-V before 15th September, 2019 is not eligible to apply.

z z

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No candidate is eligible to appear in the selection test for the second time, under any circumstances. FOR RURAL CANDIDATES (A) At least 75% of the seats in a district will be filled by candidates selected from rural areas and remaining seats will be filled from the urban areas of the district. (B) A candidate seeking admission under the rural quota must have studied in Classes-III, IV and V completing full academic session from the Government/ Government Aided/Government recognized school(s) located in rural areas. However, the candidate should study full academic session in Class-V from the same district where admission is sought. (C) Candidates studying under the schemes of National Institute of Open Schooling should produce their rural status certificate issued by District Magistrate / Tehsildar / Block Development Officer. FOR URBAN CANDIDATES

A candidate who has studied in a school located in an urban area even for a single day of session in ClassIII, IV and V will be considered as an urban candidate. Urban areas are those which are so defined in 2011 census or through a subsequent Government notification. All other areas will be considered as rural. FOR TRANSGENDER CANDIDATES No separate reservation for transgender category candidates is provided and they will be included in Boys category for reservation purpose, under various sub-categories such as Rural, Urban, SC, ST and Divyang. ABOUT THE SELECTION TEST 1.

Centre for Examination : Each candidate shall appear for the selection test at the examination center allotted to him/her as indicated on the Admit Card. No candidate is permitted to appear from any other center. No request for change of center will be entertained. No candidate can appear in the selection test without proper Admit Card. Admit card may be downloaded from the website of NVS, HQ – www.navodaya.gov.in

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Information and Guidelines 2.

Language of the Examination : Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test is conducted in various languages state wise as given below:

Note : A candidate will be given a test booklet in the language which he/she has mentioned in the application form 3. Composition of the Test The selection test will be of two-hour duration and will have 3 sections with only objective type questions. There are 80 questions in all for 100 marks. 15 Minutes additional time is allowed for reading the instructions. Hence, the candidates have to report half an hour before the scheduled time of exam on the day of the exam. Type of Test

Number of Questions

Marks

Mental ability Test

40

50

60 Minutes

Arithmetic Test

20

25

30 Minutes 30 Minutes

Language Test

20

25

Total

80

100

Duration

2 Hours

A single test booklet comprising of all the three sections will be given to each candidate. Additional time of 30 minutes will be allowed for “Divyang students” (differently-abled students) 3. Method of Recording Answers (a) A separate OMR (Optical Mark Recognition) answer sheet will be provided. Candidates are required to indicate their answers at an appropriate place on the OMR sheet. A copy of specimen OMR Sheet will be uploaded in the website of NVS. b)

Only Blue/Black Ball Point Pen is to be used to write on the OMR Sheet. Candidates should bring their own ballpoint pens. Use of pencil is strictly prohibited.

(c) For each question, there are four probable answers, out of which only one is correct. The candidate is required to select the correct answer and darken the corresponding circle of the chosen answer. For example if your answer for Question no. 37 is C, darken the circle under C as given below.

37.

A

B

C

D

(d) No change in the darkened circle is allowed. Striking, applying white/correction fluid and erasing on the OMR sheet is also not allowed. Such answers will not be evaluated. (e) No negative marking will be done. 4. Instructions and Examples A. The candidate must carefully read the instructions given on the cover page of the test booklet as well as those for each section before attempting the questions. Candidates are advised to confirm that the test booklet received by them is of the language opted by them for the test. In case test booklet in language opted is not provided, the candidate should get it changed before the start of the examination. It is the responsibility of the candidate to obtain the test booklet of his choice as opted in the application form. No representation in this regard will be entertained after the examination is over. B. The total time would be two hours without any break. Additional time of 30 minutes will be allowed for “Divyang students” (differently-abled students). C. Securing qualifying marks in each of the three sections is essential. Candidates are advised not to spend more time on each section of test than suggested, although they are free to adjust the total time, as they like. D. i. No candidate will be allowed to appear in the selection test without proper Admit Card. ii. Candidates have to be seated in the allotted rooms half an hour before the scheduled time. Late comers will not be permitted to appear for the test. iii. There will be a bell after every 30 minutes. iv. No candidate will be permitted to leave the examination hall/room till the completion of full allotted time.

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Information and Guidelines

NATURE OF THE TEST „SECTION-1 : Mental Ability Test (MAT) This is a non – verbal test. Questions are based on figures and diagrams only. Questions are meant to assess general mental functioning of the candidates. The section is divided into ten parts having 4 questions each. Given below are some examples :

PART-I (ODD-MAN OUT) Directions : In questions 1 to 4, four figures A, B, C and D have been given in each question. Of these four figures, three figures are similar in some way and one figure is different. Select the figure which is different.

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

Correct answer is (D)

PART- II (FIGURE MATCHING) Directions : In questions 5 to 8, a problem figure is given on the left side and four answer figures marked A, B, C and D are given on the right side. Select the answer figure which is exactly the same as the problem figure.

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

Correct answer is (D)

PART- III (PATTERN COMPLETION) Directions : In questions 9 to 12, there is a problem figure on the left hand side, a part of which is missing. Observe the answer figures A, B, C and D on the right hand side and find out the answer figure which without changing the direction, fits in the missing part of the problem figure in order to complete the pattern in the problem figure.

(A) Correct answer is (A)

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(B)

(C)

(D)

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PART- IV (FIGURE SERIES COMPLETION) Directions : In questions 13 to 16, there are three problem figures on the left hand side and the space for the fourth figure is left blank. The problem figures are in a series. Find out one figure among the answer figures given on the right hand side, which occupies the blank space for the fourth figure on the left hand side and completes the series.

? (A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

Correct answer is (A)

PART-V (ANALOGY) Directions : In questions 17 to 20, there are two sets of two problem figures each. The second set has a mark of interrogation (?). There exists a relationship between the first two problem figures. Similar relationship should exist between the third and fourth problem figure. Select one of the answer figure which replaces the mark of interrogation.

? (A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

Correct answer is (D)

PART - VI [Geometrical Figure Completion (Triangle, Square, Circle)] Directions : In questions 21 to 24 one part of a geometrical figure is on the left hand side as question figure and the other one is among the four answer figures A, B, C and D given on the right hand side. Find out the figure that completes the geometrical figure.

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

Correct answer is (D)

PART – VII (MIRROR IMAGING) Directions : In questions 25 to 28 there is a problem figure on the left side and four answer figures marked A, B, C and D are given on the right side. Select the answer figure which is exactly the mirror image of the problem figure when the mirror is held at X Y.

X Y (A)

(B)

Correct answer is (C)

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(C)

(D)

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PART - VIII (PUNCHED HOLD PATTERN - Folding/Unfolding) Directions : In question 29 to 32 a piece of paper is folded and punched as shown in problem figures on the left side and four answer figures marked A, B, C and D are given on right side. Select the answer figure which indicates how the paper will appear when opened (unfolded).

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

Correct answer is (A)

PART - IX (SPACE VISUALISATION) Directions : In questions 33 to 36 a problem figure is given on the left side and four answer figures, marked A, B, C and D are given on the right side. Select the answer figure which can be formed from the cut-off pieces given in the problem figure.

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

Correct answer is (C)

PART –X (EMBEDDED FIGURE) Directions : In questions 37 to 40 a problem figure is given on the left side and four answer figures, marked A, B, C and D are given on the right side. Select the answer figure in which the problem figure is hidden/ embedded.

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

Correct answer is (D)

„ SECTION 2 : ARITHMETIC TEST The main purpose of this test is to measure candidate’s basic competencies in Arithmetic. All the Twenty questions of this test will be based on the following 15 topics 1. Number and numeric system. 2. Four fundamental operations on whole number. 3. Fractional number and four fundamental operations on them. 4. Factors and multiples including their properties.

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Information and Guidelines 5. LCM and HCF of numbers. 6. Decimals and fundamental operations on them. 7. Conversion of fractions to decimals and vice-versa. 8. Measurement of length, mass, capacity, time, money etc. 9. Distance, time and speed. 10. Approximation of expressions. 11. Simplification of Numerical Expressions, 12. Percentage and its applications. 13. Profit and loss. 14. Simple interest. 15. Perimeter, area and volume. Note:- Emphasis will be more on testing of understanding and application of the concepts and skills involved. In order to provide some guidance to the candidates on the types of questions that are expected in Arithmetic Test, some examples are given below-

Example - 1 (Test of Understanding) : What is the prime factorization of 1000? (A) 10 × 10 × 10

(B) 2 × 5 × 5 × 10

(C) 2 × 2 × 2 × 5 × 5

(D) 2 × 2 × 2 × 5 × 5 × 5

A factorization of a number is said to be a prime factorization if (i) the product of the factors (taking a factor as many times as it occurs) is equal to the given number, and (ii) each factor is a prime number. Here only option D satisfies both the requirements. As such, option D is the correct answer. Which one of the following is factor of 12, 20 and 24. (A) 3

(C) 4

(B) 5

(D) 6

option (B) is the correct answer. Which one of the following pairs has H.C.F equal to 1\ (A) 5, 15

(B) 4, 20

(D) 3, 15

(C) 2, 5

option (D) is the correct answer. The sum of two numbers is 285786. If one number is 185966 more than another number. Then the bigger number will be. (A) 49910

(B) 235876

(C) 215876

(D) 235867

option (B) is the correct answer. Product 0·5 × 0·5 × 0·5 equals to (A) 0·125

(B) 0·0125

(C) 0·00125

(D) 1·25

option (A) is the correct answer.

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Example 2 (Test of Understanding) : What is the average of first four odd numbers? (A) 5

(B) 4

(C) 5

(D) 16

option (B) is the correct answer. The first four odd numbers are 1, 3, 5 and 7. Their average is (l + 3 + 5 + 7)/4. As such, Example 3 (Test of Application) : A 1 km. long goods train is running at speed of 1 km per 3 minutes .The time taken by this train to pass through 2 km. long tunnel is: (A) 1 minute (B) 3 minute (C) 6 minute (D) 9 minute option D is the correct answer. The tunnel is 2 km. long and the train is 1 km. in length. The train will have to cover a total distance of 3 km. in order to pass through the tunnel running at a speed of 1 km per 3 minutes, the train will take 9 minutes to pass through the tunnel and that is the correct answer. As such, option D is the correct answer. Ram finishes a piece of work in 5 days. Raghu completes the same work in 8 days. They together will finish the work in (A) 4

2 days 7

(B) 4

5 days 8

(C) 3

1 days 13

(D) 3

4 days 9

option (C) is the correct answer. The smallest number which is divisible by 20, 8, 12 and 15 is (A) 80

(B) 96

(C) 108

(D) 102

option (D) is the correct answer. The H.C.F. of two numbers is 3 and their product is 93. What will be their L.C.M.? (A) 27

(B) 31

(C) 33

(D) 36

option (B) is the correct answer. The price of a pen is Rs. 12 and that of a copy is Rs. 7. Mohan purchased 8 pens and 6 copies. How much total money did he spend ? (A) Rs. 138 (B) Rs. 145 (C) Rs. 156 (D) Rs. 162 option (A) is the correct answer.

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Information and Guidelines

„Section 3 : Language Test. The main purpose of this test is to assess reading comprehension of the candidates. The test consists of four passages. Each passage is followed by 5 questions. Candidates shall read each passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. Given below is a specimen passage and the questions follow the passage.

PASSAGE -1 Forests are useful to us in many ways. They provide us with timber to build houses and make furniture. Forests also provide us with wood for fuel and making paper. They provide shelter for birds, wild animals and insects. Forests bring rainfall. Existence of forests is very important for the preservation of the ecosystem. The fact that we have to care for an ecosystem is indisputably established. Wise use of the environment and its resources are essential for man’s continued survival. 1. To preserve the ecosystem, existence of...............is essential. (A) forests

(B)

animals

(C)human beings

(D)

resources

Correct answer is A 2. Opposite of preservation’ is............... (A) conservation

(B) construction

(C) Shelter

(D) destruction

Correct answer is D 3. Which one of the following is not a synonym of ‘wise’? (A) Sensible

(B) Intelligent

(C) Humorous

(D)Judicious

Correct answer is B 4. Carpenters depend on forests because they provide............... (A) wood for fuel (B) wood for making paper (C)timber to make furniture (D) houses for animals Correct answer is C 5. Wild animals will become homeless if............... (A) paper mills are destroyed (B)houses are built (C)forests are destroyed (D) ecosystem is taken Correct answer is (C)

PASSAGE -2 In the evening we decided to pitch camp as the weather was not encouraging. The wind was high and gathering story clouds predicted a wild wet night. Moreover, we had arrived at a spot which looked promising for a camp. A level expanse in the lee of a high hill afforded some shelter from the wind; fresh water was near at hand in a stream which flowed across the plain; a copse of trees provided adequate supplies of fuel; and the dry grasses which abounded on the hillside would enhance the comfort of our beds. Each member of the party was allotted a task. Some erected the tents; others prepared a scanty meal; yet others attended to the needs of the ponies that were now exhausted after a very strenuous day. As the angry sun sank, the bustle of activity was hushed into silence and each man settled down to sleep.

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Information and Guidelines 6. As the weather was not encouraging we decided to (A) set up the camp

(B)

pack up the camp

(C) extend the camp

(D)

shift the camp

(A) exciting

(B)

tiring

(C) boring

(D)

comfortable

Correct answer is (A) 7. The camp site looked encouraging because (A) it was sheltered by some trees (B) the dry grass would provide fuel (C) we had been promised that spot (D) it was level and sheltered Correct answer is (D) 8. The day had been very

Correct answer is (B) 9. The task given to some members was to (A) pitch the tents (B) prepare a hot meal (C) walk the ponies (D) allot the tasks Correct answer is (A) 10. This passage is about the selection of (A) a suitable home (B) a suitable place for animals (C) a suitable place to camp (D) a suitable route for trekking Correct answer is (C)

PASSAGE -3 Simi was a puppy. She was very cute. Asha found her crying in a park. When she picked her up, the puppy stopped crying and looked at her. Asha liked that glance of her and she decided to take her home. Her mother approved the idea. They together gave her the name ‘Simi’, and happily brought her home. So far nobody had trained the puppy, so Asha thought she should train her: Next morning she took Simi out and gave her some lessons. A trainer has to be a bit strict. So she punished her when she disobeyed and rewarded her when she did what Asha wanted her to do. On the whole, the training was not so difficult. In a week’s time Simi became a good cultured puppy. 11. Asha took the puppy home because she (A) pitied her

(B)

liked her glance

(C) liked dogs

(D)

needed a puppy

Correct answer is (B) 12. ‘She disobeyed ...’ Here, ‘She’ refers to (A) Asha

(B)

Asha’s mother

(C) the puppy

(D)

the storyteller

Correct answer is (C) 13. What is the opposite of ‘reward’? (A) Encouragement

(B)

Punishment

(C) Gift

(D)

Scolding

Correct answer is (B)

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