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Karnataka 1st PUC English Workbook Answers Articulation Passages for Comprehension

Read the following passages and answer the questions set on them:

i. Shellfish in Oman (for passage see workbook page no. 29)

Articulation English Workbook 1st Puc Answers Reading Comprehension Question 1.
Why is Oman’s fishing industry continuing to expand?
Answer:
As Oman’s sea has diverse riches and as there is continuous research into its marine life to see how the nation can benefit from it, Oman’s fishing industry continues to expand.

Articulation English Workbook 1st Puc Reading Comprehension Question 2.
Why was abalone shellfish originally important?
Answer:
The abalone shellfish was originally important because people hoped to find beautiful pearls in their soft tissue.

1st Puc English Workbook Answers Pdf Reading Comprehension Question 3.
How is abalone different from other shellfish?
Answer:
Unlike the other shellfish which have two shells, the abalone shellfish has only one shell and has a distinctive flavour which is much admired.

1st Puc English Workbook Answers Reading Comprehension Question 4.
State the three uses of abalone shells.
Answer:
The extremely beautiful shell that diffracts light because of the geometrically arranged crystals within the shell, creates a wonderful shine and several such shells can be used for decorative purposes, and to make jewellery and buttons.

1st Puc English Workbook Reading Comprehension Answers Pdf Question 5.
Mention one of the factors contributing to Oman’s growing economy.
Answer:
The abalone fish survive successfully in the shallow marine waters with rocky bottom conditions. This environmental requirement of cold, nutritious water rising from the brightly lit sea bed is met by the south-eastern coast of Oman where the fishing of abalone shellfish has become a multi-million dollar industry.

1pu English Workbook Answers Question 6.
The abalone is fished in ………….
Answer:
The abalone is fished in Dhofar.

1st Puc Articulation Answers Question 7.
When are abalone harvested?
Answer:
Abalone are harvested after the monsoon period.

Articulation English Workbook Answers Pdf Question 8.
Which part of the year is best suited for harvesting abalone?
Answer:
Between October and March.

1 Puc Articulation Answers Question 9.
Bring out the difference between the life of the young and adult abalone.
Answer:
Young abalone shelter in small groups, holding on to the underside of medium-sized boulders whereas the adults live grouped up to a dozen together in rocky cracks.

1st Puc English Workbook Answers Pdf Question 10.
How are abalone fished undersea?
Answer:
Fishermen dive to a depth often metres assisted only by a face mask and, perhaps, fins. Groups of up to ten men search the sea bed for abalone encrusted boulders and deftly remove the shells using a knife, before coming up for air. A good diver searches for large adults and will collect up to 600 specimens per day. In order to do this, the diver may have to cover an area of 100 square metres.

English Workbook 1st Puc Answers Question 11.
Give the meaning of the phrase ‘multi-million dollar’ in the context of the passage.
Answer:
A large sum contributing towards the healthy economy of the country.

Articulation English Workbook 1st Puc Question 12.
Why does a diver use a knife?
Answer:
To remove the shells of the abalone fish.

ii. Good twin, Bad twins, (for passage see workbook page no. 31)

1st Puc English Workbook Answers Question 1.
Where did the author come across the first twin myth?
Answer:
In the local supermarket.

1st Puc English Workbook Answers Pdf Verbs Question 2.
What difference did the mother of the twin sons find between these two and the other children?
Answer:
She found her twin sons to be more thoughtful, compassionate and caring towards each other than the other children were with one another.

Articulation Class 11 Answers Question 3.
Why are twins often classified as good and bad?
Answer:
The twins are often taken as polar opposites because of the influence of ancient myths and modern movies.

Class 11 Articulation Solutions Question 4.
What advice does the writer give about bad behaviour?
Answer:
The writer is of the opinion that the focus of disapproval should be the bad behaviour and not the child.

1 Puc English Workbook Answers Question 5.
What trap do some parents fall into?
Answer:
Some parents fall into the trap of contrasting their twins’ personality traits and abilities as easy and difficult, pretty and smart, etc.

English Class 11 Articulation Solutions Question 6.
How do wise parents overcome the twin myth?
Answer:
Wise parents keep their feelings to themselves. When they speak of differences between their twin children, they translate the differences into positive points, and avoid negative labels.

English Articulation Textbook Answers Question 7.
Why do you think myths in general float around?
Answer:
Myths come down to us in the form of fables, parables, religious practices, etc. They influence our subconscious mind and we are not even aware that we are under their influence.

1st Puc English Articulation Workbook Answers Question 8.
Twins are up against the human enthusiasm for comparing, contrasting and labelling people. Draw conclusions from your reading of the passage.
Answer:
In the context it means that the twins are unfavourably pitted against the common habit of labelling them.

iii. The man who conquered every peak in Europe,
(for passage see workbook page no. 33)

1st Puc English Workbook Answer Question 1.
How was Baber employed before he began making records?
Answer:
Baber was a telecom salesman before he began making records.

Question 2.
Name the problem Baber faced during his attempt.
Answer:
Before beginning his venture, his problem was to find sponsors. When he was on the mountain climbing feat, rock falls, avalanches, mines, armed mountain patrols, altitude sickness and corrupt officials who control mountain access were the problems faced by Baber. Weather and politics also. compounded his problem.

Question 3.
Baber entered the Guinness Book of World Records because……………………………..
Answer:
Baber entered the Guinness Book of World Records because he conquered the highest peaks in each of the 47 European countries in three years breaking the previous record of seven years.

Question 4.
What started Baber’s interest in mountaineering?
Answer:
Baber was sent on an adventure weekend as a teen and later a casual conversation with his colleagues which turned around to mountain climbing hooked him on to the idea of entering the Guinness Book of World Records.

Question 5.
What qualities in Baber made his achievement possible?
Answer:
Sheer determination to overcome obstacles and love for mountaineering made his achievement possible.

Question 6.
What does Baber mean by “I’d like to lead a normal life, but I’m on the mountain wagon now”?
Answer:
Baber means that he would eventually like to settle down and lead a normal life in the comfort of his home and family. But, right now he would like to conquer the mountain, riding on it, as if it were a wagon at his command. Mountain wagon can also be interpreted as the vehicle that would take him to his goal.

Question 7.
The word Summit means ……………………… (sum total, peak, surface)
Answer:
The word Summit means peak.

Question 8.
List some of the European mountain peaks mentioned in the passage.
Answer:
Mt. Elberus in Russia, Mt. Daravica in Kosovo, Mt. Shkhara in Georgia and Mt. Ararat in Turkey.

iv. Plants that Heal (for passage see workbook page no. 35)

Question 1.
How are foxgloves medicinally helpful?
Answer:
The drug digitalis is extracted from the Foxgloves plant. This can heal heart diseases.

Question 2.
The drug that is extracted from foxgloves is ………………………..
(a) belladonna
(b) strychnine
(c) Nux Vomica
(d) digitalis
Answer:
(d)digitalis.

Question3.
What happens if belladonna and strychnine are given in small doses?
Answer:
In small doses belladonna is used as a sedative and strychnine is used to increase appetite.

Question 4.
Before the man could manufacture drugs, plants were not the only source of medicine. True/False.
Answer:
False.

Question 5.
What was used as painkillers by the Chinese and the South American Indians?
Answer:
The Chinese were using opium from poppies and the South American Indians were chewing cocoa leaves as painkillers.

Question 6.
Which plants produce oils of medicinal value?
Answer:
Camphor, caster beans and cloves produce oils of medicinal value.

Question 7.
Which fungus proves a good antibiotic?
Answer:
Penicillium fungus proves a good antibiotic.

Question 8.
Match the following:

Answer:
a-iii, b – iv, c – ii.

Question 9.
Complete the table given below:

Name of the plant	Part of the plant used as medicine	Drug obtained	Illness/disease cured

Answer:

Name of the plant	Part of the plant used as medicine	Drug obtained	Illness/disease cured
Foxgloves	Leaves	Digitalis	Treating heart diseases
Deadly night shades	Leaves	Belladonna	Sedative
Nux Vomica	Fruit and seeds	Strychnine	Increases appetite
Cinchona	Bark	Quinine	Brings down fever
Penicillium notatum Fungus/mold		Penicillin	Antibiotic
Cocoa	Leaves	Cocaine	Antibiotic
Poppy	Fruit and seeds	Opium	Painkiller

V. Jane Goodall. (for passage see workbook page no. 36)

Question 1.
What did Janes mother notice?
Answer:
Jane’s mother noticed that she was spending quite a lot of time in the shed. She also noticed that food was disappearing from the house especially bread and fruit.

Question 2.
Who was sitting with Jane in the shed?
Answer:
A young gorilla was sitting with Jane in the shed.

Question 3.
Where hod the gorilla come from?
Answer:
The gorilla had escaped from a zoo.

Question 4.
Where hod Jane found the gorilla?
Answer:
Jane found It wandering through the park.

Question 5.
Whom did, the mother won’t Jane to inform about the gorilla?
Answer:
The mother wanted Jane to inform the police about the gorilla.

Question 6.
Why weren’t the police only with Jane?
Answer:
The police knew all about Jane and her animals and hence they were not angry with Jane

Question 7.
What did the zookeeper offer, Jane?
Answer:
The zookeeper told Jane that she could go and see the gorilla as often as she liked in the zoo for which he would send her a free pass.

Question 8.
The Gorilla belonged to the
(a) Zoo
(b) pork
(c)police
Answer:
(a)Zoo.

Question 9.
Jane’s mother went to the shed because she wanted to find —
(a) animals
(b)food
(c) Jane’s friends
Answer:
(b) food
(Actually, the passage only suggests that Jane’s mother went to the shed to see what was happening there.)

Question 10.
Match the actions in column A with the reasons in B.
Answer:

A		B
1.	Jane took food from the house.	(a)	It was in Jane’s shed.
2.	Jane began to spend a lot of time in the shed.	(b)	She tried to bring animals into the house.
3.	Jane’s mother used to shout at her.	(c)	She needed it for the gorilla.
4.	The gorilla vanished.	(d)	She had to tell them about the gorilla.
5.	Jane phoned the police.	(e)	She had a gorilla there.

Answer:
1—c, 2—e, 3—b, 4—a, 5—d.

vi. Flying Saucers. (for passage see workbook page no. 38)

Question 1.
What did Rod always use to laugh at?
Answer:
Rod always used to laugh at the idea of flying saucers.

Question 2.
What did Rod hear as he was getting ready to go to bed?
Answer:
Just as he was getting ready to go to bed, Rod heard a low humming noise outside, like thousands of bees.

Question 3.
In the field, at the end of the garden, Rod saw some
(a) people
(b) humming bees
(c) strange objects.
Answer:
(c) strange objects.

Question 4.
Where could Rod view the mysterious objects clearly from?
Answer:
From the wall at the end of his garden, Rod could see the mysterious objects clearly.

Question 5.
What was Rod sure of?
Answer:
Rod was sure that the group of men, all wearing space suits, were from outer space.

Question6.
What did Rod imagine about the outer space7
Answer:
Rod imagined the outer space to be a quiet, peaceful planet, quite unlike the world he lived in.

Question 7.
How many machines did Rod see moving?
Answer:
Rod saw three machines moving.

Question 8.
Why was Rod sod?
Answer:
Rod felt sad because the machines were leaving without him when he wanted to join them.

Question 9.
Where did Rod find himself when he was pushed back?
Answer:
Rod found himself In the field when he was pushed back.

Question 10.
Why does Rod feel sad when there is o mention of flying saucers?
Answer:
Rod feels sad when there is a mention of flying saucers as he wanted to go to the happy and peaceful planet.

vii. Robert. (for Passage see workbook page no. 40)

Question 1.
What was the weather like?
Answer:
It was cold as it was winter’s afternoon.

Question 2.
Who was in the canoe
Answer:
A boy was in the canoe.

Question 3.
When Robert heard the cry far help, he was_______
(a) still on the bridge
(b) looking at the river.
(c) taking off his jacket.
Answer:
When Robert heard the cry for help, he was still on the bridie.

Question 4.
What did the boy do when Robert caught hold of him?
Answer:
When Robert caught hold of him, the boy began to struggle and shout something at him.

Question 5.
The people on the boot
(a) laughed at Robert.
(b) did not speak to Robert.
(c) left Robert in the water.
Answer:
The people on the boat left Robert in the water.

Question 6.
What had the people on the boat been doing?
Answer:
The people on the boat had been shooting a scene for a film.

Question 7.
Pick out the synonyms from the passage for the following words:
a. Did not try -………………..
b. Pulling – ………………
c. Ruined – ………….
Answer:
a) Did not try — hesitated
b) Pulling — dragging
c) Ruined — spoilt

Question 8.
Fill in the table with appropriate information given below:

Time of Day
Time of Year
Places
People
Events

a motor boat/film people/winter/Robert/a boy/a bridge/afternoon/Robert saved a boy/a river/ He spoilt a film.
Answer:

Time of Day	afternoon
Time of Year	winter
Places	a bridge, a river, a motorboat
People	film people, Robert, a boy
Events	Robert saved a boy, He spoilt a film

viii. Useful Microbes (for passage see workbook page no. 42)

Question 1.
Name various natural fertilizers.
Answer:
The dung of farm animals, straw, vegetable wastes, grass cuttings and other degradable wastes when acted upon by bacteria and fungi turn into natural fertilizers.

Question 2.
Which is the bacterium that lives in the swollen ports of legumes?
Answer:
Rhizobium bacterium.

Question 3.
The phrase ‘anaerobic conditions’ in the passage means
(a) absence of aerobics.
b) absence of oxygen.
(c) excess of oxygen.
The phrase ‘anaerobic conditions’ in the passage means the absence of oxygen.

Question 4.
What is the component used fair fermentation?
Answer:
Yeast.

Question 5.
What are nodules?
Answer:
The swollen parts in the roots of plants such as the legumes (beans, peas, soya bean, etc.) are called nodules.

Question 6.
Name any two degradable wastes.
Answer:
Straw and vegetable wastes.

Question 7.
How is biogas produced? Why is biogas o valuable fuel?
Answer:
Human and animal feces and leafy waste from crops are broken down by bacteria.In the
absence of oxygen (anaerobic conditions) to produce methane (biogas). It is valuable because it can be used as fuel for cooking and lighting.

Question 8.
Explain the process of nitrogen fixation.
Answer:
The process of converting nitrogen to nitrates is called nitrogen fixation.

Question 9.
Howls raw sewage, o health hazard, turned Into a harmless and useful substance?
Answer:
Bacteria break down raw sewage wastes such as feces and urine into harmless and even useful substances as these can be used as landfills or to renovate the soil by providing nitrates and phosphates
and Improving its water retention capacity.

Question 10.
How does the bread or cake turn soft?
Answer:
Yeast is added to dough to produce carbon-di-oxide which makes the dough rise. The bread or cake made from the dough becomes soft and fluffy due to the gas.

ix. Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay (for passage see workbook page no. 43)

Question 1.
Kamaladevi is remembered even today because
a) she was a romantic figure of t freedom struggle.
b) her ideas are relevant.
c) she believed in egalitarian politics.
Answer:
Kamaladevi is remembered even today because her ideas are relevant.

Question 2.
Kamalodevi was a feminist at a time when feminism had already become fashionable. True/False.
Answer:
False.

Question 3.
Mention the name of any two freedom fighters who Initiated her to politics.
Answer:
Panade and Annee Besant.

Question 4.
Why did Kamoladevi demand for uniform civil code?
Answer:
She pressed for a uniform civil code as a means to promote gender justice.

Question 5.
She considered________ system of moss production a deathblow to traditional crafts.
Answer:
She considered the western system of mass production a deathblow to traditional crafts.

Question 6.
Match suitable words to the word ‘union’ and use in sentences of your own.
(labourers, judge, trade, student, food)
Answer:
(a) Labourers’ Union — The Labourers’ Union decided to go on strike demanding better safety measures in the factory.
(b) Trade Union — A Trade Urnon safeguards the rights of workers.
(c) Students Union —The principal heeded the requests made by the Students’ Union.

Question 7.
Refer a dictionary and find the meaning of the word ‘deathblow’
Answer:
A destructive event.

Question 8.
Choose a synonym from the passage for the word ‘swadeshl
Answer:
Indigenous.

Question 9.
Why did Komalodevi have a deep association with labour unions?
Answer:
Kamaladevi’s study on the abject situation of women in the mining industry led to her deep association with labour unions as she could fight for the rights of women through the union.

x. Yakshagana (for passage sac workbook page no. 45)

Question 1.
In Yokshogona, the one who looks grander than others is the:
(a) hero.
(b) villain.
(c) bhagawatha.
Answer:
(b) villain.

Question 2.
All roles in Yakshogona ore played by women. (True/False)
Answer:
False.

Question 3.
What system is absent in Yakshagana?
Answer:
The otherwise entangling system of caste s absent in Yakshagana.

Question 4.
What does ‘mahiniattam’ mentioned in the passage, refer to?
Answer:
A dance form of Kerala.

Question 5.
What does the word ‘Yoksho’ literally mean?
Answer:
The word ‘Yaksha’ means demigod.

Question 6.
Besides being an amateur Yakshagana artiste, Govlndo Prasad Is
(a) a teacher.
(b) a mechanic
(c) a doctor.
Ans.
(c) a doctor.

Question 7.
In Govinda Prosod’s view, caste ________ a person from getting a particular role in Yakshogano.
(a)benefits
(b) hinders
(c) neither benefits nor hinders
Answer:
In Govinda Prasad’s view, caste neither benefits nor hinders a person from getting a particular role in Yakshagana.

Question 8.
What does the word ‘myth’ mean? Refer a dictionary and find out.
Answer:
Myth means tale with supernatural characters or events.

Question 9.
Match the words in column A with their synonyms in B.

A	B
defy	develop
typical	specific
thrive	characteristic
particular	deny

Answer:

A	B
defy	deny (the proper meaning is challenge)
typical	characteristic
thrive	develop (the proper meaning is to flourish)
particular	specific

Question 10.
Choose the correct noun form of the verb

	perform		showed		add
perform	performed	show	showing	add	added
	performance		show		addition

Noun forms:

perform — performance
show — show
add — addition.

Additional Passages:

xi. Read the following passage and answer the questions set on it.

Lies can be divided into two types: white lies and black lies. A black lie is a statement we make that we know is false. A white lie is a statement we make that is not in itself false but that leaves out a significant part of the truth. The fact that a lie Is white does not in itself make it less of a lie or any more excusable. White lies may be every bit as destructive as black ones. A government that withholds essential information from its people by censorship is no more democratic than one that speaks falsely.

The woman who conveniently forgets to mention that she has used up all the money in the family bank account is no less guilty than if she had lied directly. Indeed, because it may seem less reprehensible, the withholding of essential information is the most common form of lying, and because it may be more difficult to detect and confront, it is often even more pernicious than black-lying. White-lying is considered socially acceptable In many of our relationships because “we don’t want to hurt people’s feelings”.

Yet, we may bemoan the fact that our social relationships are generally superficial. Parents often feed their children white lies. This is not only considered acceptable but is thought to be loving and beneficent. Even husbands and wives who have been brave enough to be open with each other find it difficult often to be open with their children.

Question 1.
What are the two types of lies?
Answer:
White lies and black lies.

Question 2.
How does the author define a white lie?
Answer:
A white lie is a statement that is in itself not false, but leaves out a significant part of the truth.

Question 3.
According to the author, what is common to both types of lieš?
Answer:
According to the author, both lies are destructive.

Question 4.
Why is white lying more pernicious than black lying?
Answer:
The fact that white lie is more difficult to detect and confront makes it more pernicious than black lying.

Question 5.
According to the passage, under what circumstance does a woman resort to white lying?
Answer:
A woman resorts to white lying when withholding information is less reprehensible than speaking the truth. For example, she may pretend to forget to mention that she has used up all the money in the family bank account.

Question 6.
When is o white lie considered socially acceptable?
Answer:
When white lies are uttered to avoid hurting others, they are considered socially acceptable.

Question 7.
Why does the author feel that our social relationships are superficial?
Answer:
Because we lie to one another, Parents lie to their children. Even husband and wife, open with each other, lie to their children.

Question 8.
Government withholding essential information from the public by censorship is _______democratic. (Add a prefix to the word in bold to make is a meaningful sentence.)
Answer:
undemocratic.

Question 9.
Write the expression which means injurious /damaging in the paragraph.
Answer:
pernicious.

Question 10.
While lying is__________________
a) considered immoral in our relationships.
b) socially acceptable in our relationships.
c) socially unacceptable In our relationships
Answer:
(b) socially acceptable in our relationships.

xii. Read the following passage and answer the questions set on It. Many years ago, in a small Indian village, a farmer had the misfortune of owing a large sum of money to a village moneylender. The moneylender, who was old and ugly, fancied the farmer’s beautiful daughter. So, he proposed a bargain. He said he would forgo the farmer’s debt if he could marry the farmer’s daughter. Both the farmer and his daughter were horrified by the proposal. So, the cunning moneylender suggested that they let providence decide the matter.

He told them that he would put a black pebble and a white pebble into an empty money bag. Then the girl would have to pick one pebble from the bag. If she picked the black pebble, she would become his wife and her father’s debt would be written off. If she picked the white pebble she need not marry him and her father’s debt would still be written off. But, If she refused to pick a pebble, her father would be thrown into jail.

They were standing on a pebble-strewn path in the farmer’s field. As they talked, the moneylender bent over to pick up two pebbles As he picked them up, the sharp-eyed girl noticed that he had picked up two black pebbles.

The girl put her hand into the money bag and drew out a pebble. Without looking at it, she fumbled and let it fall onto the pebble-strewn path where it immediately became lost among all the other pebbles. Oh, how clumsy of me,” she said. “But never mind, If you look into the bag for the one that is left, you will be able to tell which pebble I picked.

Since the remaining pebble is black, It must be assumed that she had picked the white one. And since the moneylender dared not admit his dishonesty, the girl changed what seemed an Impossible situation into an extremely advantageous one.

Question 1.
What was the misfortune of the former?
Answer:
He owed a large sum of money to a village moneylender.

Question 2.
Which proposal of the moneylender horrified the farmer and his daughter?
Answer:
The moneylender proposed that he would forgo the debt of the farmer if he could marry the farmer’s daughter.

Question 3.
How could the girl save her father?
Answer:
She had to pick a pebble from a money bag. If she picked up a black pebble, she had to marry the moneylender and her father’s debt would be written off. If she picked up a white pebble, her father’s debt would be written off without her having to marry the moneylender. Either way, she would save her father.

Question 4.
What trick did the moneylender ploy while putting the stones into the bog?
Answer:
The moneylender put two black pebbles in the money bag instead of one black and one white pebble.

Question 5.
What did the girl do with the pebble she had token out from the bog?
Answer:
The girl dropped it as though by mistake and it got mixed up with the other pebbles.

Question 6.
An impossible situation was changed into an advantageous one’ by
(a) the act of providence.
(b) the cleverness of the girl.
(c) chance.
Ans.
(b) the cleverness of the girl.

Question 7.
Choose the word from the passage which suggests that the girl hod keen observation.
Answer:
Sharp-eyed.

Question 8.
Add o prefix to the word ‘honesty’ to form its antonym.
Answer:
dishonesty.

Question 9.
The expression ‘written off’ means
(a) already written
(b) cancelled.
(c) repaid.
Ans
(b) cancelled.

Question 10.
The moneylender’s (suggest)________ was accepted by the farmer.
(Fill in the blank by adding a suitable suffix to the word given in brackets.)
Answer:
suggestion.

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