Reading Comprehension
Exercise makes us feel good
It feels good to have a strong, flexible body, and do all activities you enjoy. Exercising can actually put us in a better mood. When we exercise, the brain releases a chemical called “endorphins” which makes us feel happier. This is just another reason why we should exercise!
However, some people feel that you should not exercise if it is hot.
Actually, summer's heat and humidity shouldn't keep you from exercising -
you just need to take precautions. Some of these are :
- Exercise in the morning or evening, when temperatures are lower.
- Wear light coloured clothing, which are not too tight.
- Work out in shaded areas as much as possible.
- If you are exercising less than two hours, drink water before and during the activity.
- After exercise, make sure you drink enough water to completely quench your thirst.
प्रश्न 1 Select the most suitable title for the passage.
The title of the passage is _____ .
(अ) Exercise and Happiness
(ब) Benefits of Exercise
(स) Happy Exercising
(द) Physical Fitness
प्रश्न 2 Select the appropriate option for answering the question that follows :
Why is it necessary to exercise?
Ans. : It is necessary to exercise because it _____ .
(अ) makes the body strong and flexible
(ब) makes you feel more hungry
(स) makes you look smart and fit
(द) makes you feel sleepy
प्रश्न 3 Match List I with List II :
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :List I (Words) List II (Antonyms) a. Humidity I. Rigid b. Pain II. Worse c. Better III. Dryness d. Flexible IV. Pleasure
(अ) a-I, b-II, c-III, d-IV
(ब) a-II, b-III, c-I, d-IV
(स) a-IV, b-I, c-III, d-II
(द) a-III, b-IV, c-II, d-I
प्रश्न 4 Complete the following statement choosing the best option :
If you are exercising, you should not ______.
(अ) drink a lot of water
(ब) exercise in morning or evening
(स) exercise in the hot sun
(द) drink water before and during the activity
प्रश्न 5 Select the appropriate answer to the given question :
How does exercise make us feel happy?
Answer : Exercise makes us feel happy because _____
(अ) it makes the brain release ‘endorphins’ which makes us happy.
(ब) it makes you drink a lot of water.
(स) it puts you in a good mood.
(द) it makes you go outside home.
Bhutan is a mesmerising mix of lofty mountains and deep valleys on the southeast slope of the Himalayas. Towering peaks reach as high as 24,000 feet (7,315 metres).
Also referred to as the land of the thunder dragon is a trekker's paradise and an environmentalist's dream. With 72% of the country under forest cover, Bhutan's pristine ecology is home to endemic and endangered flora and fauna. This spiritual land is the last bastion of the Vajrayana school of Mahayana Buddhism, which provides the essence of the identity of the 7,50,000 Bhutanese. Bhutan is a unique blend of the old and new. The country is slowly opening up to the modern world whilst maintaining a fine balance with its ancient traditions.
Bhutan's first national elections in March 2008 marked the country's shift from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy. In keeping with its ethos, it was a peaceful transition.
The tourism industry in Bhutan is founded on the principle of sustainability, meaning that tourism must be environmentally and ecologically friendly, as well as socially and culturally acceptable. The number of visitors to Bhutan is regulated because of the lack of infrastructure.
Bhutan's Government recognises that tourism is an important means of achieving socio-economic development, particularly for a developing country like Bhutan. They also aim to help promote understanding among the people and build closer ties of friendship, based on appreciation and respect for different cultures and lifestyles.
प्रश्न 6 Complete the given statement by choosing the suitable option.
The tourism industry in Bhutan is founded on the principle of sustainability which means _____
(अ) tourism has to be promoted.
(ब) tourism has to be restricted.
(स) tourism has to be ecologically friendly.
(द) tourism has to be based on religion.
प्रश्न 7 Complete the following sentence using the best option :
Bhutan is a unique blend to old and new as ______ .
(अ) there are old and new people around.
(ब) there is a fine balance between modern world with ancient traditions.
(स) new visitors are coming more often now.
(द) there is socio-economic development.
प्रश्न 8 Select the best option as an answer to the question given below :
Why are the number of tourists regulated in Bhutan?
(अ) Due to lack of infrastructure
(ब) Due to danger for flora and fauna.
(स) Due to lofty mountains and deep valleys
(द) Due to forest area
प्रश्न 9 Match List I with List II :
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :List I (Words) List II (Meaning) a. Flora I. Of great height b. Lofty II. Culture c. Monarchy III. Plant life d. Ethos IV. Government of one ruler
(अ) a-I, b-II, c-III, d-IV
(ब) a-II, b-III, c-I, d-IV
(स) a-III, b-I, c-IV, d-II
(द) a-IV, b-III, c-I, d-II
प्रश्न 10 When was the first election held in Bhutan?
(अ) March 2008
(ब) March 2012
(स) March 2023
(द) March 2018
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