Final Exam - Comprehension Practice Part 2

Std 9 English: Extracts & Questions (Video 40 to 80 Mins)

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Extract 13

"Abbu Khan was very happy. He had a beautiful young goat. She was white as snow, had two little horns and a pair of lovely bright red eyes. 'I will call you Chandni,' Abbu Khan said, caressing her soft fur."

How did the young goat look?

What did Abbu Khan call the goat?

Extract 14

"Every morning Abbu Khan watched his goats disappearing up the hill in the morning sunlight. He knew that a wolf lived on that hill. He was very sad because he loved his goats like his own children."

What did Abbu Khan see every morning?

Why was Abbu Khan sad?

Extract 15

"Chandni also loved the hills. She wanted to go there. 'How beautiful these hills are!' she thought. And how refreshing is the breeze that blows through them! I must go to those hills, she said to herself."

What did Chandni think about the hills?

What did Chandni want to do?

Extract 16

"Poor Abbu Khan pushed her into a small hut and shut the door. But he forgot to close the small window at the back. The same night, Chandni made that window her passage to freedom."

What did Abbu Khan do to stop Chandni?

How did Chandni escape?

Extract 17

"Rani ki Vav (the Queen’s Stepwell) is an approved World Heritage Site. It was declared by the UNESCO. It is an exceptional example of utilizing ground water resources in a single structure."

Which organization declared Rani ki Vav as a World Heritage Site?

Of what is Rani ki Vav an exceptional example?

Extract 18

"This stepwell was built by Queen Udayamati, the widow of King Bhimdev I. It was built between 1022 and 1063 AD. It is one of the most developed and magnificent examples of stepwell architecture in India."

Who built Rani ki Vav?

In whose memory was this stepwell built?

Extract 19

"Rani ki Vav is a seven-storied structure. This facing-east stepwell is 64 meters long, 20 meters wide and 27 meters deep. Each sculpture, passage, pillar and pavilion in this magnificent structure has enchanting carvings."

How many stories does Rani ki Vav have?

What are the measurements (Length, Width, Depth) of the Vav?

Extract 20

"There are nearly 400 big sculptures of different gods and goddesses in the Vav at present. These sculptures in various postures and gestures show the artistic mastery of the sculptors."

How many sculptures of gods and goddesses are there in the Vav?

What do these sculptures show?

Extract 21

"In most of the sculptures, Lord Vishnu is shown in his ten 'Avatars'. The most attractive sculptures are those of Varaha, Vamana, Narasimha, Ram, Kalki and Buddha. These attract a large number of tourists."

How is Lord Vishnu shown in most sculptures?

Which are the most attractive sculptures in the Vav?

Extract 22

"The Vav is also famous for its 24 statues of Mother Goddesses. Statues of Gauri such as Uma, Parvati, Gauri, Lalita, Shridevi, Krishna, etc., can be found here. Most of these are rarely found elsewhere."

How many statues of Mother Goddesses are there?

Mention some names of Gauri statues found in the Vav.

Extract 23

"The stepwell also has the statues of twelve Adityas and eight Dikpals. All these statues are masterfully carved. The UNESCO has recognized this masterpiece as a World Heritage Site for its cultural importance."

How many Adityas and Dikpals are shown in the Vav?

Why did UNESCO recognize this masterpiece?

Extract 24

"At last, Chandni reached the hills. It was the happiest day in her life. The tall grass became golden yellow in the sun. The wind sang an endless song of welcome. She felt as if she were meeting her mother after years."

How did Chandni feel when she reached the hills?

With whom did Chandni compare her feeling?

--- ANSWER KEY ---

13. (1) White as snow, with two little horns and red eyes. (2) Chandni.

14. (1) Goats disappearing up the hill. (2) Because he knew a wolf lived there and he loved his goats.

15. (1) She thought they were beautiful and the breeze was refreshing. (2) Go to the hills.

16. (1) Pushed her into a hut and shut the door. (2) Through a small window at the back.

17. (1) UNESCO. (2) Utilizing ground water resources in a single structure.

18. (1) Queen Udayamati. (2) King Bhimdev I.

19. (1) Seven stories. (2) 64m long, 20m wide, 27m deep.

20. (1) Nearly 400. (2) The artistic mastery of the sculptors.

21. (1) In his ten Avatars. (2) Varaha, Vamana, Narasimha, Ram, Kalki and Buddha.

22. (1) 24 statues. (2) Uma, Parvati, Gauri, Lalita, Shridevi, Krishna.

23. (1) Twelve Adityas and eight Dikpals. (2) For its cultural importance.

24. (1) It was the happiest day of her life. (2) As if she were meeting her mother after years.