Factual Passage - Free MCQ Practice Test with solutions, Class 10 English

The word "prehistoric" refers to a period before recorded history, which means it is synonymous with "ancient" and "primitive."

The correct statement about the Sahara desert is "the inability of soil to hold water." As the land dried out and vegetation decreased, the soil lost its ability to retain water, contributing to the desert's current arid conditions.

Correct answer is: Sahara
Explanation:

- The passage states in the first line, "The Sahara sets a standard for dry land, It's the worlds largest desert."

The passage states that the Sahara was green around 10,000 years ago due to the northern shift of the African monsoon. It also mentions that around 5,000 years ago, the monsoon shifted dramatically southward again. Thus, the correct answers are (1) 10,000 years ago and (2) 5,000 years ago

Despite the dry land, Sahara has vast amount of water:
- in aquifers

The Sahara desert, known for its extremely dry conditions, has a significant amount of water stored beneath its surface in the form of vast aquifers. These aquifers contain fossil water, which is a valuable resource that dates back to prehistoric times.

The passage states that Roshni was 12 years old when she sought help from the children’s group.

The children’s group, along with elders and a local NGO, convinced her grandparents to stop the wedding.

She moved to Peeplu tehsil, rented a room, and attended college after being isolated and harassed.

The passage mentions she has stopped over a dozen child marriages.

Sushila submitted evidence to court and got her marriage annulled.