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Figure: Daily tea consumption among people in India
On the basis of your understanding of the above passage, answer the following questions.

1. Which of the following is NOT correct, according to paragraph 2?
(a) Asia’s favourite beverage tea is thought to have been carried to Europe by the
Dutch.

(b) Tea is now associated with happiness all across the world.
(c) Tea is found as a beverage in Buckingham Palace in London as well.
(d) Tea is not allowed in regions like Ladakh in India.

2. According to the passage, why is tea regarded as the most popular beverage after
water?
(a) Because of its many benefits and flavours available around the world.

(b) Because it can be grown only in places with large, open fields.
(c) Because it can be served with any cuisine.
(d) Because there can be no conflict over a cup of tea.

3. If a contract is regarded as ‘agreement’, it means ________________________.
(a) in disagreement (b) in compared with

(c) in concurrence (d) in conflict with
4. What is the opposite of ‘traditional’ as used in the passage? (para 3)
(a) novel (b) healthy (c) invention (d) messy

5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the places where tea is famous,
in the passage?
(a) India (b) London (c) China (d) Indonesia

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