Unseen Passage for Class 6 – Final Test

Reading comprehension lesson 24: Final reading test · Set 74 · 12 questions

Reading tip (Read, find, prove): Read the passage once for the main idea. Find the line that answers the question. Check the option against that line before you choose.

1. 1.The Sun gives us a huge amount of energy every day. Solar panels can turn sunlight into electricity. They are made of special cells that work when light falls on them. Many homes in India now have solar panels on their roofs. Some villages use solar lamps after dark. Solar energy does not make smoke, so it keeps the air clean. Unlike coal, it will never run out. However, panels make less power on cloudy days.
   
   Where do many Indian homes have solar panels? (a) In the kitchen (b) On their roofs (c) Under the floor (d) In their gardens
2. 2.The Sun heats water in seas, rivers and lakes. The water turns into an invisible gas called water vapour. This change is called evaporation. High in the sky, the vapour cools and turns into tiny drops of water. These drops join together to form clouds. When the drops become too heavy, they fall as rain. This is called precipitation. Rainwater flows back into rivers and seas, and the cycle begins again.
   
   What is the change of water into water vapour called? (a) freezing (b) precipitation (c) melting (d) evaporation
3. 3.The Moon is Earth’s only natural satellite. It goes around the Earth once in about a month. The Moon does not have its own light. It shines because it reflects light from the Sun. As it moves, we see different amounts of its lit side. These changing shapes are called phases. On a full moon night, we see the whole bright face. On a new moon night, we can hardly see it at all.
   
   In “It goes around the Earth”, what does “It” refer to? (a) the Moon (b) a star (c) the Earth (d) the Sun
4. 4.On a stormy evening, Riya heard a soft whimper outside the gate. A tiny puppy was shivering in the rain. Her mother was worried that it might be ill. Still, they dried it with an old towel and gave it warm milk. The next day, they took it to the animal doctor. The doctor said the puppy was healthy, just hungry and cold. Riya named him Bijli because he arrived during a thunderstorm. Now Bijli follows her everywhere.
   
   Why was her mother worried? (a) It might bite (b) It was too big (c) It was too noisy (d) The puppy might be ill
5. 5.The sky turned grey, the wind grew strong,
   The peacock sang its happy song.
   Then down came drops, first one, then ten,
   Then rain, and rain, and rain again!
   The dusty lanes turned into streams,
   The paper boats sailed on our dreams.
   The thirsty fields began to drink,
   And everything turned green, I think.
   
   Which bird sang when the sky turned grey? (a) The sparrow (b) The crow (c) The peacock (d) The parrot
6. 6.Mangroves are trees that grow in salty water along the coast. Their roots stick out of the mud like knobbly fingers. These roots help the trees breathe in wet, airless soil. Mangrove forests protect the coast from strong waves and storms. They also give shelter to fish, crabs and birds. The Sundarbans, shared by India and Bangladesh, is the largest mangrove forest in the world. It is home to the Royal Bengal tiger. Cutting mangroves leaves the coast open to damage.
   
   In “It is home to the Royal Bengal tiger”, what does “It” refer to? (a) A crab (b) The coast (c) The Sundarbans (d) The mud
7. 7.On Tuesday comes the weekly haat,
   With pots and pans and this and that.
   The bangles clink, the sellers shout,
   “Fresh tomatoes! Come, come out!”
   A juggler throws six balls up high,
   A red balloon floats to the sky.
   I spend my coins on jalebi sweet,
   Then walk back home on tired feet.
   
   What do the sellers shout about? (a) New shoes (b) Hot samosas (c) Fresh tomatoes (d) Cold drinks
8. 8.Every winter, thousands of birds fly to India from colder lands. These travellers are called migratory birds. Many of them come from Siberia and Central Asia. They escape the freezing cold and find food in our lakes and wetlands. Bharatpur in Rajasthan and Chilika Lake in Odisha are famous places to see them. Flamingos, cranes and ducks are among the visitors. In spring, the birds fly back to breed. Protecting wetlands keeps their winter homes safe.
   
   When do these birds come to India? (a) During the monsoon (b) Every winter (c) Every spring (d) Every summer
9. 9.A little lamp of clay I made,
   I gave it oil, a cotton braid.
   On Diwali night I lit its flame,
   And soon the whole street did the same.
   A thousand lights began to glow,
   On rooftops high and doorsteps low.
   One little lamp can light the way,
   For darkness never wins the day.
   
   Which word rhymes with “glow”? (a) flame (b) way (c) made (d) low
10. 10.Zoya was afraid of water since she was small. Her friends went swimming every summer, but she watched from the side. One year, her cousin Aman offered to teach her slowly. On the first day, she only sat with her feet in the pool. On the third day, she floated while holding the edge. Each small step made her a little braver. By the end of the month, she swam across the pool on her own. Aman told her that being brave means doing something even when you are scared.
    
    Who offered to teach Zoya? (a) Her best friend (b) A coach (c) Her mother (d) Her cousin Aman
11. 11.The Sun heats water in seas, rivers and lakes. The water turns into an invisible gas called water vapour. This change is called evaporation. High in the sky, the vapour cools and turns into tiny drops of water. These drops join together to form clouds. When the drops become too heavy, they fall as rain. This is called precipitation. Rainwater flows back into rivers and seas, and the cycle begins again.
    
    Why do the drops fall as rain? (a) The wind blows them (b) They become too heavy (c) The Sun pulls them (d) They become too hot
12. 12.With coloured powder in a tray,
    I start my rangoli at break of day.
    A dot, a line, a curve, a swirl,
    A peacock’s tail begins to twirl.
    Red and yellow, green and white,
    I fill each petal, neat and bright.
    My little brother claps with glee,
    “Now make a rangoli just for me!”
    
    What is the coloured powder kept in? (a) A bowl (b) A box (c) A tray (d) A bag

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