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

According to the author, his countrymen should ___________________.
  • read the story of other nations
  • have a better understanding of other nations
  • not react to other actions
  • have vital contacts with other nations
Hariya remained with the writer's family though he was not caged all the time because?
  • He did not seem to want to go
  • He never showed an urge to fly
  • He was a family pet and he like it
  • His wings were stitched up
Toys are said to have a high play value when___________
  • They present challenges to designers and to children who play with them
  • They are costly but also have high quality
  • They are able to keep children's attention for long periods
  • They are used by a large number of children
Toys that are considered eco-friendly are those that _______________
  • Promote interest in preserving the natural environment
  • Use natural materials
  • Help the development of social skills
  • Use high quality fibre
Which quality of Hariya helped the writer to remove the stitches?
  • He had a bright green plumage
  • He had faith and confidence in the author
  • He was wounded and weak
  • He did not have an urge to fly and so remained calm
Which natural calamity is the heroic deed related to?
  • Five outbreak
  • Floods
  • Rising water level
  • Family trapped in a house
For which act of bravery was Parth awarded?
  • Saving a family trapped inside a house
  • Surviving the flood and coming out safe
  • Notifying the authorities about the flood
  • Leaving the flood affected area with his mother
'Fun is what makes them come back for more; makes them learn and remember', means.
  • Children learn through fun and play
  • Children play more and more for fun
  • Children remember things while playing
  • Children learn only through play
Why was the entire area plunged in darkness?
  • Lights were switched off
  • There was a short circuit due to water
  • Power failure because of heavy rainfall
  • Reason not mentioned in the passage
The reference to the 'impressionable nature' of young children is to suggest that ________.
  • They are attracted to toys that are well designed and brightly coloured
  • Their attitudes, values and ethics can easily be influenced by others
  • They like toys that help them learn and remember while having fun
  • They like toys which are small in size
Which of the following is true for the toy craft of Channapatna?
  • It is famous for their beautiful shapes and bright colours
  • It is made by artificial materials
  • It is based on modern design principles and efficient machines
  • It is an old and traditional practice
What were the indicators of the bird being alive?
  • It made no efforts to fly away.
  • It was twitching awkwardly.
  • It was an intermittent visitor.
  • The writer could pick it up.
Fill in the blank with a suitable option:
If you were to visit Bhandardara, you would find reasonable accommodations _____________.
  • At the lakeside
  • Near the waterfall
  • Close to the wildlife sanctuary
  • In the main heart of the town
The causes for renal failure mentioned in the passage are __________.
  • Traditional cooking methods
  • Sweeteners used in packaged food
  • Increase in consumption of chemical additives through packaged food
  • Availability of packaged foods
Fill in the blank with a suitable option:
The writer feels sorry for Hanumanthappa because __________.
  • he could not pursue further studies
  • he lived in a small village
  • he was a coolie's son
  • he was the oldest of 5 children
Fill in the blank with a suitable option:
The first thing that strikes a person in Bhandardara is ____________.
  • the soothing sound of the waterfalls
  • the strong winds
  • the picturesque locations
  • the surrounding hills
Which of the following is not to be found at Bhandardara?
  • Dam-site
  • Temples and forts
  • Bird sanctuary
  • Waterfalls
What makes Hanumanthappa's achievement special?
  • He secured the 8th rank.
  • He excelled in spite of being denied some of the basic necessities of life.
  • He was a bright student.
  • His photograph was published in the newspaper.
What does a person's rank indicate?
  • Index of intelligence
  • Hard work and perseverance
  • Both (1) and (2) are correct
  • Both (1) and (2) are incorrect
The word 'grave' in the passage means ___________.
  • Serious
  • Burial place
  • Fatal
  • Influential
What makes the Randha falls seem breathtaking?
  • Has several stream which cascade down from the lake
  • They are umbrella shapped
  • They are used for hydropower generation
  • It is a good picnic spot
Read the passage and choose the correct answer from the options.
The aircraft was in danger because ___________________.
  • it crash landed
  • it made an emergency landing
  • it skidded and overshot the runway
  • it was covered in smoke
Read the passage and choose the correct answer from the options.
The transponder was needed in time ______________________.
  • for the rocket to be seen as the radar
  • for the launch to take place
  • for it to carry out the take off
  • for it to be integrated to the rocket
The underlying message of the passage is '__________'.
  • stop using oil while cooking
  • saccharin is bad for health
  • follow only traditional cooking methods
  • avoid eating packaged and processed food
What are the advantages of traditional habits of cooking?
  • Affects metabolism
  • Keeps one fit and active
  • Adversely affects kidneys
  • Are a natural source of food
Read the passage and choose the correct answer from the options.
The transponder was a device that _________________________.
  • was used to test the rocket
  • launched the rocket
  • was needed for the final impact
  • gave the radar signals
Read the passage and choose the correct answer from the options.
The speaker calls Sivakami courageous because ________________________________.
  • he was blessed
  • he looked after the transponder over his own safety
  • the team was blessed
  • the transponder was brought to Chennai by him
Read the passage and choose the correct answer from the options.
Sivakami was the last to come out because __________________________.
  • he stayed back to bring the transponder safety
  • he was blinded by the smoke
  • he helped save other passengers
  • he was in a panic
The movement of plant organs in response to unilateral effect of light is known as
  • Geotropism
  • Hydrotropism
  • Thigmotropism
  • Photototropism
The real attainment of any society can be adjusted by which of the following statement?
  • The encouragement for acquisitive tendencies.
  • Total victimisation of conscientious persons.
  • The degree of freedom for pursuing more and more power.
  • None of the above.
What can you say about the early life of Dr. Carver?
  • He was born with silver spoon in his mouth.
  • He was brought up in an orphanage,
  • He had to struggle a lot as his parents were poor.
  • He was brought up and educated by wealthy parents.
The author's tone in the passage is best described as ____________.
  • concerned
  • passionate
  • informative
  • opinionated
Darwin's theory is also known as
  • Theory of Natural Selection
  • Mutation Theory
  • Theory of Inheritance of Acquired Characters
  • None of these
How should we discipline ourselves?
  • by criticizing the loopholes of others
  • by striving to get more freedom in all activities
  • by discharge our new responsibilities satisfactorily
  • by broadening our viewpoints in all spheres of life
The farmers consider sparrows a nuisance because 
  • they are loud and noisy
  • they chirp loudly
  • they splash around in muddy water
  • they eat up the grains from the fields
What was of Dr. Carver by profession?
  • Doctor
  • Politician
  • Scientist
  • Professor
The primary purpose of the passage is to _____________.
  • educate reader about physical characteristics of fleas
  • Compare fleas to other member of animal kingdom
  • relate the problem that can result from a flea infestation
  • explain why a flea infestation is hard to get rid of
The author calls sparrow a friendly bird because
  • they chirp in the backyard
  • they demand food
  • they eat from our hand
  • they are with humans always
Based on the information in the passage, the reader can understand that
  • fleas will die without access to blood
  • fleas survive at a higher rate in outdoor habitats
  • fleas will die after they produce 2,000 eggs
  • newly hatched fleas are the size of the grain of salt
According to the passage, fleas are able to jump
I. with a high rate of acceleration
II. up and down and from side to side
III. because the blood they eat contains resilin
  • I only
  • I and II only
  • II and III only
  • I, II and III
'We've had to replace the lamb a few times.' This was because ___________
  • The lion and the lamb were good friends.
  • The lion got bored with the lamb.
  • The hungry lion ate up the lambs put into the cage.
  • The lamb grew afraid of the lion.
According to the passage, fleas are resistance to sprays and chemical because they __________________.
  • have waterproof sclerites
  • are excellent jumpers
  • reproduce very rapidly
  • can stick to fur like velcro
Fleas are difficult to squish because they have
I. sclerites
II. tough spines
III. resilin in thier joints
  • I only
  • I and II only
  • II and III only
  • I, II and III
The primary aim of developers seems to be to ...........
  • Earn maximum profit
  • Provide housing
  • Expand cities
  • Design buildings
'Disposal income' refers to income that can be ____
  • Given away
  • Spared from immediate expenditure
  • Saved for future use
  • Denoted
It can be inferred that fleas will emerge from eggs as adults _________________.
  • when they outgrow the cocoon
  • after the period of 3 weeks
  • when they sense there is access to blood
  • if there is too much carbon dioxide in the cocoon
Which of the following describes the similarity between Marcia's mom and Marcia's dad ? 
  • Mom and dad both like technology
  • Mom and dad both think video games are bad
  • Mom and dad both think the internet is dangerous
  • Mom and dad both care about Marcia's well-being.
Which of the following best describes the difference between Marcia's mom and Marcia's dad ?
  • Mom wants to ban Marcia from using computer, while dad likes to play video games.
  • Mom thinks technology is dangerous, while dad thinks it can be useful.
  • Mom cares little about Marcia's future, while dad is very supportive.
  • Mom is strict while dad is open minded
It can be inferred from the passage that ____
  • developers have little knowledge of town planning
  • The government is not interested in development outside city limits
  • Town planners are not developers
  • Green belts are necessary within cities
What does Rosita want to do today? 
  • She wants to kill the tourists.
  • She wants to get back to safety.
  • She wants to get a special visa.
  • She wants to make a lot of money.
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