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3. Which of the characteristics are apt about the writer in the following context:” "please,
be compassionate and assist in the rescue of the unfortunate little endangered
animals.”

(i) negligent (ii) appeal (iii) spontaneous
(iv) reckless (v) compassion (vi) patient

(a) (ii) and (v) (b) (iii) and (vi)
(c) (i) and (iv) (d) (ii) and (iii)

4. Which of the following will be the most appropriate title for the passage, apart from
the existing one?
(a) Save Planet Earth (b) Plant Life as We Know It

(c) The Power of Nature (d) Every Life is Precious
5. According to the graphical representation, the highest rise in the number of endangered
species was seen in the year ____________________.

(a) 2010 (b) 2019 (c) 2007 (c) 2013
6. The shortest increase in the number in rise of endangered species was seen in years
____________________.

(a) 2007 and 2010 (b) 2010 and 2013
(c) 2013 and 2016 (d) 2016 and 2019

7. As per the survey, the greatest rise was seen in the case of extinction rate of
____________________.
(a) fish (b) mammals (c) birds (d) reptiles

8. In the graphical representation, what does ‘others’ represent?
(a) molluscs (b) other invertebrates

(c) other vertebrates (d) insects
9. According to the passage, about 1,000 species are on the verge of extinction around
the world. (True/False)

10. Find a word from the passage which means ‘many’. (para 4)
11. Species become endangered due to ____________________ (two/four) factors.

12. Every day 100 species are going extinct. (True/False)

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