CBSE Questions for Class 8 English Reading Comprehension Quiz 1 - MCQExams.com

It is mentioned in the passage that though there are many reasons to presume, the actual reason why it doesn’t fly away is because its wings have been stitched, as mentioned in Option D, and is the most appropriate answer to complete the sentence.

The other options mentioned in the passage show an emotional connect, but are not valid reasons (as they do not have evidence backing them in the passage) of why Hariya didn’t even fly once. 

While Hariya is affectionately brought up from its injury days, it also seems a bit odd that it does not have the urge to fly. Naturally, a bird shows a desperation to fly away after several days of being held up, which isn’t shown here.

As is mentioned, the confidence and faith that Hariya has in the writer is the quality that is being questioned. The affection and care that the writer and  his family has shown, results into this, as mentioned in Option B. the motive of the author is to free him of his bondage and somehow Hariya senses the same, and hence doesn’t retaliate.

The bright green plumage, him being wounded and weak and Hariya having no urge to fly are all aspects of the pain that he is going through and not Hariya’s qualities.

The correct answer for the question is Option B, “floods.”

The passage here describes about the heavy floods that took place In Mumbai, a decade ago. There is plenty of evidence to prove that the calamity which occurred was a flood, mentioned in option B. Some of them are the heavy amount of water logging and the then the incident described which have children stuck inside an apartment, under water.

The other options A, C and D are not calamities but only events arising out of the same, and hence are not the answers.

The correct answer for the question is option A.

The passage here describes the heavy floods that took place in Mumbai, a decade ago, and mentions a person, Parth who was awarded for an incident which is described in the passage. The central theme plot of the passage is about Parth rescuing a family trapped inside a house in the lower storey of his building as mentioned in the sixth line to the rest of the passage, beginning with, “suddenly they heard…”.

This act of bravery is what won Parth the award, as mentioned in option A.

Thus the other options do not justify as to why he won the award, neither do they describe any valiant act, thus eliminating them as answers.

The correct answer for the question is Option C.

The given passage describes the heavy floods that took place In Mumbai, a decade ago, and about a person, Parth who was awarded for an incident which is described in the passage. Heavy rainfall ensured that the power failure was persistent in the area, and as it was the late in the evening, darkness was inevitable without a single bulb being lit. it is mentioned in the third line of the passage as well, where power failure Is mentioned.

Thus, as mentioned in option C, the area plunged into darkness due to power failure arising out of heavy rainfall.

The other options are not true reasons as to why darkness prevailed with reference to the passage.

While reading the passage, one understands that the central themes of the passage are love and freedom. The beginning of the passage gives us the view of how Hariya, the wounded parrot met with the author. At first, it was a green bundle lying a corner. The author then realized that it was alive because of its constant twitching that is mentioned in the first line.

Thus Option B is the correct answer.

The other options, though are related to the parrot and the author serve no justice in explaining the indicators of it being alive.

Option D is the correct answer because it is mentioned in the passage that the main part of the city offers affordable accommodations in the range of Rs.350 to Rs.600 a day. Thus, option D is the most appropriate answer.
Option A is incorrect because it is mentioned in the passage that the main part of the city offers affordable accommodations. At the lakeside there are dense forests. Thus, option A is not the appropriate answer for the given sentence.
Option B is incorrect because it is mentioned in the passage that the main part of the city offers affordable accommodations. Thus, option B is not the appropriate answer for the given sentence.
Option C is incorrect because it is mentioned in the passage that the main part of the city offers affordable accommodations. There are hills close to the wildlife sanctuary. Thus, option C is not the appropriate answer for the given sentence.

Option C is the correct answer because the passage describes over-consumption of packaged and processed foods that have chemical additives leads to renal failure and adverse effects on kidneys. Thus, option C is the right answer.

Option A is incorrect because the passage mentions that traditional methods of cooking food at home will help one remain fit and lead an active life. Thus, option A is not the right answer.

Option B is incorrect because the passage describes that the sweeteners used in the packaged food products are saccharin and not sugar. Long term consumption of these will affect the metabolism. So option B is not the right answer.

Option D is incorrect because the passage describes that it is the over consumption of packaged and processed foods that leads to renal failure and not merely the availability. So option D is not the right answer.

The correct answer is option A.

The passage is about a boy, Hanumanthappa, who excelled in the field of studies in spite of all the odds.

It is mentioned in the first line of the second paragraph that ‘The first thing that strikes you here is easily the strong winds.’ Thus, option B is the right answer.
It is mentioned that soothing waterfalls are relaxing. Thus, option A is not the appropriate answer.
It is mentioned that a walk through the picturesque locations is relaxing. So, option C is not the appropriate answer.
Bhandardara boasts of dam sites temples, waterfalls, forts, a lake and a wildlife sanctuary surrounded by hills. So, option D is not the appropriate answer. Options A, C, and D do not talk about the first thing about Bhandardara that strikes a person. 

Hence they are incorrect and option B is the correct answer.

The correct answer is option B.

The passage is about Hanumanthappa who excelled inspite of being from a poor family. 

The question is on what made his achievement special.

Option B is the correct answer because it is clearly mentioned in the passage that ‘He had excelled in spite of being denied some of the basic necessities of life’. 

Securing 8th rank was an achievement but what is special is that he excelled in spite of his difficulties. Thus, option A is not the right answer.

Being a bright student was a special quality of him but it has nothing to do with making his achievement special Thus, option C is not the correct answer.

His photograph was published as he scored 8th rank This publishing of photograph does not make his achievement special in any way. Hence option D is the incorrect answer.

Therefore option B is the correct answer.

The passage is about a boy, Hanumanthappa, who excelled in the field of studies inspite of all the odds.

The second sentence mentions that rank is much more than an index, and that it is a symbol of perseverance and hardwork as well. And thus, Option C, is the most suitable answer, as both the qualities are linked with the synonyms of success and as its results.

The other options, indicate both the features individually, which cannot be accepted, as both of the combined follows the best answer to the question, and the Option d states both as incorrect, which is wrong as well, as both the features are indicated in the passage.

Option A is the correct answer because the passage describes about the adverse effects that over consumption of packaged and processed foods have on kidneys. ‘Grave’ means ‘alarming or serious’. Thus, in this passage option A is the right answer.

Option B is incorrect because the passage describes about the adverse effects that over consumption of packaged and processed foods have on kidneys. ‘Grave’ also means ‘burial place’. However, in this context, it is not the right answer.

Option C is incorrect because ‘fatal’ means ‘causing death’. The passage describes about the adverse effects that over consumption of packaged and processed foods have on kidneys. Thus, in this context, it is not the right answer.

Option D is incorrect because ‘influential’ means ‘having a great impact’. The passage describes about the adverse effects that over consumption of packaged and processed foods have on kidneys. Thus, in this context, it is not the appropriate answer.

Option A is the correct answer because Randhafalls have several streamlets cascade down 45 metres from the lake so it seems breathtaking. Thus, option A is the right answer.
Option B is incorrect because the umbrella falls is called Randhafalls and what makes it breathtaking are the cascading streams that fall. Thus, option B is not the appropriate answer.
Option C is incorrect because the water that falls from Randhafalls is used for hydropower generation. So, option C is not the appropriate answer.
Option D is incorrect because the famous ‘Randhafalls’ that has streams cascading down makes it an ideal picnic spot. So, option D is not the appropriate answer.

Option D is the correct answer.

The passage describes how over-consumption of packaged and processed food has led to adverse effects on kidney and renal failure. This is the central idea of the passage and its message.

Thus, option D is the right answer.

Option A is incorrect because the passage mentions that one of the causes affecting one’s health is the oil that is used in junk food is a by-product of petroleum. It is not what the passage is about.

Option B is incorrect because the passage describes the sweeteners that have ‘saccharin’ and not sugar. The passage is about ill effects of processed food and not about the effects of sugar.

Option C is incorrect because traditional methods of cooking will help one remain fit but the underlying message is to avoid consumption of packaged and processed food.

Hence these options are incorrect and option D is the correct answer.

Option B is the correct answer because the passage describes that traditional methods of cooking food at home will help one remain fit and lead an active life. Thus, option B is the right answer.

Option A is incorrect because the passage mentions that long term consumption of junk food will affect the metabolism. Thus, option A is not the right answer.

Option C is incorrect because the passage describes that over consumption of packaged and processed foods will have adverse effects on kidneys. So option C is not the right answer.

Option D is incorrect because the passage describes that packaged and processed foods use artificial chemicals whereas natural food is available in plenty in our country so one should use them. So option D is not the right answer. It is not stating its advantage, but simply its origin.