For Unseen Extract Std 10

 Q4. A.Read the following passage and do the given activities :- [10 Marks]

A1. Answer in one word or two:- (02)

 i. The Queen of the spices.

ii. The areas of cultivation of the first type of cardamom.

iii. Any one area of cultivation of the second type of cardamom

iv. The small variety of cardamom is known for---

Cardamom, the Queen of all spices, has a history as old as the human race. It is the dried fruit of a herbaceous perennial plant. Warm humid climate, loamy soil rich in organic matter, distributed rainfall and special cultivation and processing methods all combine to make Indian cardamom truly unique in aroma, flavour, size and it has a parrot green colour. 

Two types of cardamom are produced in India. The first type is the large one, which has not much significance as it is not traded in the international market. It is cultivated in North-eastern area of the country. The second type is produced in the Southern states and these are traded in the international market. These are mainly cultivated in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. As per the international market rules, only 7 mm quality was previously traded in exchanges. But later, it relaxed its norms, and now 6 mm quality is also traded in the exchanges. Special to Indian taste buds, cardamom is not only unique to our land but also to our senses. The addition of this fragrant spice can add layers of taste to your tea, food and overall dining experience.

The small variety is known for its exotic quality throughout the world. Traditional auction markets also exist for trading in small cardamom in the country.

A2. Provide information: Indian cardamom is said to be unique in aroma, flavor, size and colour due to -- (02)

i. _______________ ii. _______________

iii. _______________ iv. _______________

 A3. Write the synonyms for the following from the passage :- (02) 

a) unusual b) pleasant smell c) importance d) holding moisture

 A4. Do as directed:- (02)

i. The first type is the large one, which has not much significance.

( Identify the subordinate clause )

ii. Cardamom is not only unique to our land but also to our senses.

 (Rewrite the sentence using ‘as well as’) 

 A5. Indian food is incomplete without spices. State your view. (02)

Q4. B. Write a short summary of the passage given in Q.4.A. and suggest a suitable title.

Answers 

A1.

i. Cardamom

ii. North-eastern area

iii. Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka

iv. Exotic quality

A2. Indian cardamom is said to be unique in aroma, flavor, size, and color due to warm humid climate and loamy soil rich in organic matter.

A3.

a) Unique

b) Aroma

c) Significance

d) Rich in organic matter

A4.

i. "which has not much significance"

ii. Cardamom is unique to our land as well as our senses.

A5. Spices play a crucial role in Indian cuisine, and they are used not only for their taste but also for their health benefits.

Q4.B. Cardamom: The Queen of All Spices

This passage discusses cardamom, a spice with a rich history and unique characteristics that make it highly valued. The article talks about two types of cardamom, where they are grown, and how they are processed. The passage also highlights the importance of cardamom in Indian cuisine and its ability to add layers of taste to tea, food, and the overall dining experience. A suitable title for this passage could be "Cardamom: The Queen of All Spices

Q.4 (A) Read the following passage and do the activities. (10 Marks)

A1. State whether the following sentences are True or false. (2)

1. The king’s temperament also changed.

2. The king was happy with prediction of the astrologer.

3. The courtiers sought an audience with Tenali Raman.

4. Courtiers advised the king to regulate his diet.

King Krishnadeva Raya would perform heavy exercises every morning. He regularly applied oil

on his body and thereafter worked out till all the oil came out with the sweat. This was followed by a

long ride on his horse. Once the king started leading a sedentary lifestyle, and he stopped exercising.

He no longer went horse-riding either. The king overate and as a result grew fat and heavy. The king‟s temperament also underwent a sea change.

Noticing this, the royal physicians cautioned the king against the ill-effects of overeating

and explained to him the risks posed by obesity. They advised the king to regulate his diet, exercise

and take care of his health. The repeated advice he got from the physicians to eat less made him so

angry that one day he announced a reward for anyone who could find him an easy cure. But there

was one condition: those who failed would have their heads off. None dared to advise the king in this

regard. The situation became precarious and as usual Tenali Raman was approached by the courtiers

for a remedy. Tenali heard the problem and assured the courtiers of a viable solution. The next day, an

astrologer predicted that the king had only a month left to live. When the king came to know of this,

he was furious. The astrologer was ordered by the king to be imprisoned for a month, so that his

prediction could be put to test and so the hapless forecaster was sent to prison

A2. Complete the web (2)

 The king grew fat

& heavy because

A3. Find out describing words from the passage for the words given below. (2)

1. exercise ---

2. lifestyle …..

3. ride ….

4. physician ….

A4. Do as directed. (2)

1.King Krishnadeva Raya would perform heavy exercises every morning. ( Use 'used to)

2.They advised the king to regulate his diet.

( Pick out the infinitive)

A5. What are the benefits of daily exercise? (2)

Ans 

1. The king’s temperament also changed.True

2. The king was happy with prediction of the astrologer.False

3. The courtiers sought an audience with Tenali Raman.True

4. Courtiers advised the king to regulate his diet.True

A2. Complete the web (2)

The king grew fat

& heavy because

 

A3. Find out describing words from the passage for the words given below. (2)

exercise - heavy

lifestyle - sedentary

ride - long

physician - royal

A4. Do as directed. (2)

1. King Krishnadeva Raya used to perform heavy exercises every morning.

2. to regulate

A5. What are the benefits of daily exercise? (2)

Some benefits of daily exercise include improved cardiovascular health, increased muscle strength and endurance, better mental health and mood, weight management, and a decreased risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. Additionally, regular exercise can help improve overall quality of life.

(B) SUMMARY WRITING (05)

King Krishnadeva Raya, who used to perform heavy exercises every morning, grew fat and heavy after he stopped exercising and leading a sedentary lifestyle. The royal physicians advised him to regulate his diet and take care of his health, but the repeated advice made him angry. Court jester Tenali Raman came up with a solution by having an astrologer predict that the king had only a month left to live. The king ordered the astrologer to be imprisoned for a month, but the prediction turned out to be false. The passage highlights the importance of exercise and a healthy lifestyle.