List of top English Questions on Reading Comprehension asked in Bihar Board X

One day the old emperor Shah Jahan became ill. His son Aurangzeb, who always wanted to be the emperor, put his father in a jail. Jahanara Begum, the eldest child of Shah Jahan, did not leave her father and went to jail along with him. She said, “I shall share the suffering of my father. He needs me in his old age, and I shall never leave him.” Shah Jahan spent seven years in jail before dying. During that period, Princess Jahanara stayed there and took care of him. After the death of her father, she returned to her own palace and continued to live there till her death. Before her death, however, she gave away all she had to the needy and the poor. Upon her death, Aurangzeb gave her the posthumous title : Sahibat-uz-Zamani (mistress of age).

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There was a pious peasant in Russia, satisfied with his limited means. Once an imp stole his only piece of bread. The peasant drank a glassful of water and felt happy. The imp got irritated. He disguised himself and worked with the peasant as his servant. On his advice the peasant produced good crop. The imp then instigated him to prepare wine from the surplus corn. The peasant did so. He invited his friends and began to make merry. Under the effect of intoxication, the peasant lost good senses. He abused his beloved wife and quarrelled with his friends. He fell into mud and grunted like a pig. It's true; when you have limited means, the animal within you is under control. If you possess means or power more than your needs, you get corrupt and your fall is inevitable.
What sort of man was the peasant?

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There was a pious peasant in Russia, satisfied with his limited means. Once an imp stole his only piece of bread. The peasant drank a glassful of water and felt happy. The imp got irritated. He disguised himself and worked with the peasant as his servant. On his advice the peasant produced good crop. The imp then instigated him to prepare wine from the surplus corn. The peasant did so. He invited his friends and began to make merry. Under the effect of intoxication, the peasant lost good senses. He abused his beloved wife and quarrelled with his friends. He fell into mud and grunted like a pig. It's true; when you have limited means, the animal within you is under control. If you possess means or power more than your needs, you get corrupt and your fall is inevitable.
What did the imp advise him?

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There was a pious peasant in Russia, satisfied with his limited means. Once an imp stole his only piece of bread. The peasant drank a glassful of water and felt happy. The imp got irritated. He disguised himself and worked with the peasant as his servant. On his advice the peasant produced good crop. The imp then instigated him to prepare wine from the surplus corn. The peasant did so. He invited his friends and began to make merry. Under the effect of intoxication, the peasant lost good senses. He abused his beloved wife and quarrelled with his friends. He fell into mud and grunted like a pig. It's true; when you have limited means, the animal within you is under control. If you possess means or power more than your needs, you get corrupt and your fall is inevitable.
Why did the peasant abuse his beloved wife?

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There was a pious peasant in Russia, satisfied with his limited means. Once an imp stole his only piece of bread. The peasant drank a glassful of water and felt happy. The imp got irritated. He disguised himself and worked with the peasant as his servant. On his advice the peasant produced good crop. The imp then instigated him to prepare wine from the surplus corn. The peasant did so. He invited his friends and began to make merry. Under the effect of intoxication, the peasant lost good senses. He abused his beloved wife and quarrelled with his friends. He fell into mud and grunted like a pig. It's true; when you have limited means, the animal within you is under control. If you possess means or power more than your needs, you get corrupt and your fall is inevitable.
What lesson do you get from the story?

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The concept of renewable energy has gained significant attention in recent years to reduce the dependence on fossil fuels and combat climate change. Solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal and biomass are examples of renewable energy sources. These sources are considered renewable because they can be replenished naturally, unlike fossil fuels, which take millions of years to form and are finite. One of the main advantages of renewable energy is that it is environmentally friendly. Renewable energy sources do not produce greenhouse gases, which contribute to climate change. They also do not produce harmful air pollutants like sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxide.
What is renewable energy?

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The concept of renewable energy has gained significant attention in recent years to reduce the dependence on fossil fuels and combat climate change. Solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal and biomass are examples of renewable energy sources. These sources are considered renewable because they can be replenished naturally, unlike fossil fuels, which take millions of years to form and are finite. One of the main advantages of renewable energy is that it is environmentally friendly. Renewable energy sources do not produce greenhouse gases, which contribute to climate change. They also do not produce harmful air pollutants like sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxide.
What are the examples of renewable energy sources?

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The concept of renewable energy has gained significant attention in recent years to reduce the dependence on fossil fuels and combat climate change. Solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal and biomass are examples of renewable energy sources. These sources are considered renewable because they can be replenished naturally, unlike fossil fuels, which take millions of years to form and are finite. One of the main advantages of renewable energy is that it is environmentally friendly. Renewable energy sources do not produce greenhouse gases, which contribute to climate change. They also do not produce harmful air pollutants like sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxide.
What is the main advantage of renewable energy?

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The concept of renewable energy has gained significant attention in recent years to reduce the dependence on fossil fuels and combat climate change. Solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal and biomass are examples of renewable energy sources. These sources are considered renewable because they can be replenished naturally, unlike fossil fuels, which take millions of years to form and are finite. One of the main advantages of renewable energy is that it is environmentally friendly. Renewable energy sources do not produce greenhouse gases, which contribute to climate change. They also do not produce harmful air pollutants like sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxide.
Give two examples of harmful air pollutants.

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It was a chilly winter night. Saint Socrates was preaching his disciples. His wife asked him to end the discourse. Socrates did not oblige her. At midnight she got angry. She took a bucket of water and poured it on him. Socrates was just laughing. But his disciples were annoyed with the preceptress. Socrates told them, "I am a saint who is expected not to lose patience and temper even in precarious situation. My wife tested me and I got success. She is my preceptor. Don't revile her". Having heard this, she fell on the feet of Socrates and begged for his pardon. Since then she became a good wife and a humane woman.
What did his wife do?

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It was a chilly winter night. Saint Socrates was preaching his disciples. His wife asked him to end the discourse. Socrates did not oblige her. At midnight she got angry. She took a bucket of water and poured it on him. Socrates was just laughing. But his disciples were annoyed with the preceptress. Socrates told them, "I am a saint who is expected not to lose patience and temper even in precarious situation. My wife tested me and I got success. She is my preceptor. Don't revile her". Having heard this, she fell on the feet of Socrates and begged for his pardon. Since then she became a good wife and a humane woman.
What did he explain to his disciples?

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It was a chilly winter night. Saint Socrates was preaching his disciples. His wife asked him to end the discourse. Socrates did not oblige her. At midnight she got angry. She took a bucket of water and poured it on him. Socrates was just laughing. But his disciples were annoyed with the preceptress. Socrates told them, "I am a saint who is expected not to lose patience and temper even in precarious situation. My wife tested me and I got success. She is my preceptor. Don't revile her". Having heard this, she fell on the feet of Socrates and begged for his pardon. Since then she became a good wife and a humane woman.
Why were his disciples annoyed?

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Once Amar Singh, the General of Shah Jahan's army, was passing through a desert. He saw a desperate man dying out of thirst. Amar Singh gave him water to drink. The man was now relaxed. He had got new life. He said to him, 'Amar Singh, you saved my life. I am a Pathan named Narshahwaj Khan. I will shed my blood for you and your family, if needed.' The Pathan proved true to his word. When Amar Singh was killed treacherously and his dead body was captured by Shah Jahan, Narshahwaj Khan came with his army and fought against the vast army of Shah Jahan. He with his entire army was killed in the battle. But, he immortalized the tale of gratitude and friendship.
Who was Amar Singh and who was Narshahwaj Khan?

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Once Amar Singh, the General of Shah Jahan's army, was passing through a desert. He saw a desperate man dying out of thirst. Amar Singh gave him water to drink. The man was now relaxed. He had got new life. He said to him, 'Amar Singh, you saved my life. I am a Pathan named Narshahwaj Khan. I will shed my blood for you and your family, if needed.' The Pathan proved true to his word. When Amar Singh was killed treacherously and his dead body was captured by Shah Jahan, Narshahwaj Khan came with his army and fought against the vast army of Shah Jahan. He with his entire army was killed in the battle. But, he immortalized the tale of gratitude and friendship.
How did Amar Singh save his life?

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Once Amar Singh, the General of Shah Jahan's army, was passing through a desert. He saw a desperate man dying out of thirst. Amar Singh gave him water to drink. The man was now relaxed. He had got new life. He said to him, 'Amar Singh, you saved my life. I am a Pathan named Narshahwaj Khan. I will shed my blood for you and your family, if needed.' The Pathan proved true to his word. When Amar Singh was killed treacherously and his dead body was captured by Shah Jahan, Narshahwaj Khan came with his army and fought against the vast army of Shah Jahan. He with his entire army was killed in the battle. But, he immortalized the tale of gratitude and friendship.
What did Narshahwaj Khan say to Amar Singh?

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Once Amar Singh, the General of Shah Jahan's army, was passing through a desert. He saw a desperate man dying out of thirst. Amar Singh gave him water to drink. The man was now relaxed. He had got new life. He said to him, 'Amar Singh, you saved my life. I am a Pathan named Narshahwaj Khan. I will shed my blood for you and your family, if needed.' The Pathan proved true to his word. When Amar Singh was killed treacherously and his dead body was captured by Shah Jahan, Narshahwaj Khan came with his army and fought against the vast army of Shah Jahan. He with his entire army was killed in the battle. But, he immortalized the tale of gratitude and friendship.
How did Narshawaj Khan return the obligation of Amar Singh?

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It was a chilly winter night. Saint Socrates was preaching his disciples. His wife asked him to end the discourse. Socrates did not oblige her. At midnight she got angry. She took a bucket of water and poured it on him. Socrates was just laughing. But his disciples were annoyed with the preceptress. Socrates told them, "I am a saint who is expected not to lose patience and temper even in precarious situation. My wife tested me and I got success. She is my preceptor. Don't revile her". Having heard this, she fell on the feet of Socrates and begged for his pardon. Since then she became a good wife and a humane woman.
What was Socrates doing at midnight?

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Aman was a compassionate boy who always wanted to help others. He devised an idea to organize a food drive for the less fortunate. Along with his friends, he started collecting food items from their neighbourhood. Aman and his friends visited a local shelter and distributed food to needy people. The smiles on the faces of the people filled Aman's heart with happiness. Inspired by the food drive's success, Aman promised to continue doing charitable acts in the future.

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Rahul was a brave and curious boy. One summer vacation, he decided to explore the nearby forest. As he entered the woods, he saw colourful birds flying above him. He followed their chirping sounds and discovered a hidden waterfall. Mesmerized by its beauty, Rahul sat on a rock to observe. Suddenly, a squirrel approached him, trying to catch his attention. Rahul reached out his hand, and the squirrel climbed onto it. Delighted, he gently petted it before continuing his exploration into the forest.

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A volcano is a mountain with an opening in the earth’s surface, through which molten rock, ash and gases can escape. Volcanoes are usually found along the edges of tectonic plates, where the Earth’s crust is being pulled apart or pushed together. There are three types of volcanoes: strato volcanoes, shield volcanoes, and cinder cones. Strato volcanoes are tall and cone-shaped, with steep sides and a crater at the top. Shield volcanoes are broad and flat, with gently sloping sides and a broad base. Cinder cones are small and cone-shaped, with steep sides and a hole at the top.

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The human eye is a complex organ that allows us to see and interpret the world around us. It consists of several parts including the cornea, iris, pupil, lens, retina and optic nerve. The cornea is the clear outer layer of the eye that protects it and helps focus light. The iris is the coloured part of the eye that controls the amount of light that enters the eye through the pupil. The pupil is the black circle in the centre of the iris that dilates and constricts to adjust the amount of light entering the eye. The lens is a clear, curved structure that helps focus light onto the retina. The retina is the layer of cells at the back of the eye that receives light and sends signals to the brain. The optic nerve is a bundle of nerve fibres that carry signals from the retina to the brain.

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Children must be brought up without pressure and then should enter adulthood free from the damaging effects of tradition and fear. Children must be given freedom of expression of thought. A boy once asked Krishnamurthy, "Is it your hobby to give lectures? Don't you get tired of talking? Why are you doing this?" Krishnamurthy answered: "I'm glad you asked the question. You know, if you love something, you never get tired of it. I mean, love in which there is no desire to want something from it. You are talking and you are getting something like money, reward, sense of your importance, then there is tiredness, then there is no meaning because it is only self-realization, but if there is love in your heart, it is like a spring that always gives fresh water."

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The Civil Rights Movement was a social and political movement that took place in the United States in the 1950s and 1960s. The movement sought to end racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans and to achieve equal rights and opportunities for all people. The Civil Rights Movement was led by prominent figures such as Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and Malcolm X. It involved protests, boycotts, and civil disobedience. The movement was successful in achieving many important victories including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which ended segregation and ensured voting rights for African Americans.

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Neeraj and his family planned a trip to the mountains. They packed their bags and set off early in the morning. The scenic beauty of the hills amazed Neeraj. During their trek, they encountered a waterfall that formed a small pool at the bottom. Neeraj couldn't resist taking a dip in it. The water was cold but refreshing. As he swam, Neeraj noticed colourful fish swimming alongside him. He felt grateful to be surrounded by nature's wonders.

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The Golden Gate Bridge is a famous bridge located in San Francisco, California. It is a suspension bridge that spans the Golden Gate Strait, connecting the city of San Francisco with Marin County. The Golden Gate Bridge was completed in 1937 and was the longest suspension bridge in the world at the time. It is an iconic symbol of San Francisco and a popular tourist attraction, with millions of people coming each year to walk or cycle across the bridge or enjoy the views of the city and the bay.