Read the following passage carefully:
A. Answer the following questions by choosing the most appropriate option:
Q.1. The most distinguishing feature of the Elephanta Caves is_______
(a) that they date back to one thousand and five hundred years ago
(b) that these are the world’s oldest island caves
(c) that rocks have been cut and sculpted into magnificent statues of gods
(d) that they have some of the most magnificent rock-cut sculptures of Lord Shiva
Correct Answer is option (d)
that they have some of the most magnificent rock-cpt sculptures of Lord Shiva
Q.2. Before being declared a World Heritage Site, the caves were_______
(a) in a filthy state
(b) in a dilapidated state
(c) in a magnificent state
(d) in a precarious state
Correct Answer is option (b)
in a dilapidated state
Q.3. The most potent threat the caves suffer from is_______
(a) a toxic chemical storage terminal
(b) the bilge from oil exploring activities
(c) plastic dumped in the sea
(d) the rapid industrial development in their vicinity
Correct Answer is option (d)
the rapid industrial development in their vicinity
Q.4. The six metres high three headed bust of Shiva is known as_______
(a) Natraja
(b) Ascetic Shiva
(c) Maheshmurti
(d) Ardhnarinateshwar
Correct Answer is option (c)
Maheshmurti
Q.5. Security personnel were deployed in order to_______
(a) protect caves from vandalism
(b) help authorities to implement regulations
(c) help clean up the surroundings
(d) discourage visitors from carrying eatables inside
Correct Answer is option (a)
protect caves from vandalism
Q.6. The word ‘degeneration’ in para 2 means_______
(a) become bad
(b) the process of becoming worse
(c) losing too much water
(d) stop production
Correct Answer is option (b)
the process of becoming worsective
B. Answer the following questions in brief:
Q.7. What was the status of the caves before being declared a World Heritage?
The caves were in a dilapidated state before being declared a World Heritage.
Q.8. What is the most potent threat the caves are suffering with?
The most potent threat the caves are suffering with is the rapid industrial development in their vicinity.
Q.9. What do these word mean
(a) Degeneration (para 2)
(b) Spruce (para 2)
(a) Poisonous
(b) Make tidy and clean
Q.10. Why were the security personnel deployed?
The security personnel protect caves from vandalism.
Q.11. Where is the great elephant in black stone standing now?
The great elephant in black stone is standing now in Victoria Garden in the centre of Mumbai.
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