Test: Comprehension - 1 - Class 5 MCQ

The passage describes the girl and Tom as friends who "knew each other only through letters," indicating a pen friendship. This term specifically refers to a relationship maintained via written correspondence without in-person interaction. The absence of romantic context or other forms of communication (like chatting) supports C: Pen friend as the correct choice.
Key Evidence:

• "Their friendship was not a common one because they had never seen one another but knew each other only through letters."

• The girl pretends to be wealthy through letters, highlighting their written-only relationship.

The girl is Tom's pen friend, making C the correct answer.

The passage explicitly states that the farmer's sons were lazy and quarrelsome, which caused the farmer distress. Their initial laziness is directly mentioned, making C: Lazy the correct choice. While they later became happy and active after learning the value of hard work, the question focuses on their inherent nature before this transformation.

Key Evidence:

• "But all of them were lazy and fought among themselves. So he was very sad."

• The sons only became diligent and happy after realizing the importance of hard work through the wise man's advice.

The sons were fundamentally lazy, as described at the beginning of the passage.

The passage explicitly states that the monkey lived "along the side of river Shipra." None of the other rivers (Kosi, Kaveri, Teesta) are mentioned in the text. The correct answer is A: Shipra, as directly referenced in the story.

The passage explicitly introduces Mullah Nasiruddin as a wise man who used play-acting to address human folly. Although his behavior of believing himself dead appears foolish, it is a deliberate act to illustrate a lesson about denial and complacency. The narrative emphasizes his wisdom in using such methods to highlight deeper truths, rather than labeling him as inherently foolish.
Key Evidence:

• "Long back, there lived a wise man named Mullah Nasiruddin. To explain and rectify men's folly he would sometimes play-act them."

• His actions are framed as intentional teaching tools, not genuine delusion.

Mullah Nasiruddin is described as a wise man, making A the correct answer.

The passage says “Shortly after the boat set sail, it capsised.”
When a boat capsizes, it turns over and sinks (drowns).
Therefore, option (a) Drowned is correct.

The passage explicitly states that the girl felt a "pain in her heart" because she had never disclosed her poverty to Tom and pretended to be wealthy. While her poverty (Option A) is the underlying cause of her struggle, the immediate reason for her sadness is her failure to reveal her true circumstances, leading to anxiety about Tom's visit. The options do not include a combination of A and B, making B the most accurate choice based on the text's direct reference to her undisclosed poverty.
Key Evidence:

• "She had never disclosed Tom that she was so poor... She did not know how to welcome him."
• The "pain in her heart" directly stems from her deception, not solely her financial state.

The correct answer is B, as the girl's sadness is explicitly tied to her failure to disclose her poverty.

The passage reveals that the farmer told his sons about a hidden treasure to motivate them to dig the field, but no actual treasure existed. The wise man recognized this as a lesson in hard work. The sons realized the "treasure" was the value of labor, confirming that the farmer did not hide any treasure at all.

Key Evidence:

• The sons "dug up every nook and corner" but found nothing.

• The wise man advised sowing seeds, leading to a harvest, which was the true treasure.

• The farmer's motive was to teach diligence, not to provide material wealth.

Conclusion:
The correct answer is A, as the farmer fabricated the treasure story to impart a moral lesson.

The passage describes the monkey and crocodile initially as friends, but the crocodile's true intention to harm the monkey reveals their underlying adversarial relationship. The term "incidentally" here refers to the unexpected turn of events where their friendship masks the crocodile's hostile intent. Despite their initial camaraderie, their relationship is fundamentally antagonistic, making B: Foes the correct answer.

Key Points:

• The crocodile's betrayal reveals their true dynamic as enemies.

• The story emphasizes deception and hostility, aligning with "foes" rather than mere acquaintances or friends.

The correct answer is B, as their interaction culminates in enmity.

The passage explicitly states that Mullah's wife consulted a psychiatrist to address her husband's delusion of being dead. The psychiatrist then devised a method to demonstrate Mullah was alive by pricking his finger. The terms "psychiatrist" and "doctor" in the context refer to the same professional, confirming B as the correct choice.
Key Evidence:

• "She went to a psychiatrist and disclosed her woe."
• The psychiatrist's intervention (pricking Mullah's finger) aligns with psychological evaluation.

Conclusion:
Mullah's wife took him to a psychiatrist, making B the correct answer.

The passage states that the farmer "begged to save him and promised all the land... Seeing the earnestness, the boatman saved him." The term "earnestness" directly indicates sincerity and urgency, aligning with C: Earnestly. The farmer's desperate plea reflects a heartfelt and serious request, not mere eagerness, pain, or respect.
Key Evidence:

• "begged to save him" highlights desperation.
• "earnestness" explicitly links to the adverb "earnestly".

The farmer requested the boatman earnestly, making C the correct choice.