Practice Test

Q1) The main idea of this extract is Show Answer

Q2) Why do you think Pranjol 'scoffed' ? Show Answer

Q3) Pick the option that includes the tea label information that corresponds to the given sentence. "The leaves of these plants when put in hot water and drunk, banished sleep."
(1) Its calming effects may be attributed to an antioxidant called apigenin, which is found in abundance in chamomile tea. Apigenin binds to specific receptors in your brain that may decrease anxiety and initiate sleep.
(2) It increases levels of a neurotransmitter called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and improves overall sleep quality by shortening the time it takes to fall asleep and decreasing night time awakenings.
(3) It interferes with REM sleep, has some unwanted side effects, keeps sleep away and allows the possibility of including hours of sleeplessness and increased night-time awakenings.
(4) It alleviates anxious thoughts and soothes the spirit before bedtime. It improves energy levels and helps banish stress and results in a better night's sleep, naturally. Show Answer

Q4) Based on the inference from the extract, which of these is NOT TRUE about tea drinking in the sixteenth century Europe ?
Dr Smith is a doctor of sixteenth century Europe. Show Answer

Q5) Based on this extract, how do you think Rajiv felt while narrating ? Show Answer

Q6) Bodhidharma was a ___ ascetic. Show Answer

Q7) What did he cut to prevent feeling sleepy ? Show Answer

Q8) Where was tea first drunk ? Show Answer

Q9) Which word in the extract means ' a drink' ? Show Answer

Q10) When did tea come to Europe ? Show Answer

Q11) Who was speaking in a high pitched voice ? Show Answer

Q12) Who ordered two cups of tea ? Show Answer

Q13) Which of the statements given below is NOT TRUE about the two friends- Rajiv and Pranjol ? Show Answer

Q14) The author has used a colloquial word in the given extract. Which of the following is it ? Show Answer

Q15) Choose the word that correctly states the meaning of 'drank slowly' Show Answer