1. Tick the correct option for each of the following statements.
(a).
Ans: (ii) the times of dinosaurs
(b).
Ans: (iii) Mosquitoes have killed more people than man-made weapons have.
(c).
Ans: (iv) O
(d).
Ans: (iii) have microbes that attract mosquitoes
(e).
Ans: (ii) Facts-1, 4; Opinions-2,3
2.
Ans: (a) Two reasons why the mosquito is perhaps the deadliest and peskiest enemy of human beings is:
(i) It carries more diseases than any other insect.
(ii) It has killed more people than man-made weapons have.
(b) According to Timothy Winegard, the number of people killed by mosquitoes is 52 billion.
(c) On an average 2 million people have lost their lives to diseases caused by mosquitoes since 2000.
3. Write ' T' if the following statements are True and 'F' if they are False.
(a).
Ans: False
(b).
Ans: True
(c).
Ans: False
(d).
Ans: True
(e).
Ans: True
4.
Ans: Starting
5.
Ans:
- "Dress Wise, Repel the Pesky Bites - Go for Light-Coloured Clothes!"
- "Wash Feet, Sleep Neat - Keep Mosquitoes Out of Your Beat!"
6.
Ans: I'm your number one enemy, the deadliest killer in your entire history! While you sleep, I thrive, buzzing through the night skies. I've been around longer than the dinosaurs, and I've seen empires rise and fall. My bite is tiny but mighty, carrying diseases from malaria to dengue, making me far deadlier than any sword or gun. You might swat at me and miss, but I only need one chance to land on your skin and do what I do best. Remember, when you're out and about, especially at dusk or dawn, I'm always on the hunt, and your blood might be next on my list! So keep your guard up, humans. I'm not just any bug; I'm the master of maladies, the vector of viruses, and your tiniest, most formidable foe.
