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What is the first thing that happens in a story? Why did a character do something? What does a word mean in a particular sentence? Comprehension is the ability to read, understand, and answer questions about a text. It is one of the most essential skills you will ever learn, because every subject — from Science to Social Studies — requires you to read and understand. This lesson, specially created for Class 5, 6, and 7 students, is packed with simple, interesting passages followed by questions that test your understanding. You will learn how to find answers directly from the text, how to think about what the author means, and how to build your vocabulary through reading. With ten passages to practise — five with full solutions and five for your own practice — you will gain the confidence to tackle any comprehension task in your exams.
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1. What is Comprehension?
Comprehension means understanding. When you read a passage — whether it is a story, a letter, a poem, or a factual paragraph — comprehension is the ability to grasp its meaning. In exams, a comprehension passage is followed by questions that check whether you have understood what you read. Some questions ask about facts that are clearly stated in the passage. Others ask you to think a little deeper and figure out what the author meant. The best way to become good at comprehension is to read regularly and practise answering questions. The passages in this post are designed to be interesting and fun while helping you improve step by step.
2. 5 Simple Tips to Answer Comprehension Questions
- Read the passage twice: First, read quickly to get the general idea. Then, read slowly and carefully.
- Read the questions before the second reading: This helps you know what to look for.
- Find answers in the text: Most answers are right there in the passage. Don't guess from memory; go back and find the sentence.
- Answer in complete sentences: If the question asks "Where did Riya go?", write "Riya went to the market." Not just "The market."
- Check your spelling and punctuation: Copy words from the passage correctly, and end your answers with a full stop.
A rich vocabulary makes comprehension much easier. Explore the Vocabulary Building Hub to learn new words every day. You can also practise writing your own short stories with the Story Writing Worksheet.
3. Solved Examples (5 Passages with Answers)
Solved Passage 1 (Story)
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Mini was a little girl who lived in a small village by the river. Every morning, she would walk to the river bank with her grandfather. They would sit under the big banyan tree and watch the boats go by. Mini loved the way the water sparkled in the morning sun. Her grandfather would tell her stories about the river — how it gave water to the fields, fish to the fishermen, and joy to the children who splashed in its shallow edges. One day, Mini saw a small bird with a broken wing near the tree. She gently picked it up and took it home. She and her grandfather nursed the bird until it could fly again. When the bird finally flew away, Mini felt both happy and sad. "You have a kind heart, Mini," said her grandfather. "That bird will remember you forever."
Questions:
1. Where did Mini live?
2. With whom did Mini go to the river bank?
3. What did Mini find near the banyan tree?
4. How did Mini feel when the bird flew away?
5. What did Mini's grandfather say to her at the end?
Mini was a little girl who lived in a small village by the river. Every morning, she would walk to the river bank with her grandfather. They would sit under the big banyan tree and watch the boats go by. Mini loved the way the water sparkled in the morning sun. Her grandfather would tell her stories about the river — how it gave water to the fields, fish to the fishermen, and joy to the children who splashed in its shallow edges. One day, Mini saw a small bird with a broken wing near the tree. She gently picked it up and took it home. She and her grandfather nursed the bird until it could fly again. When the bird finally flew away, Mini felt both happy and sad. "You have a kind heart, Mini," said her grandfather. "That bird will remember you forever."
Questions:
1. Where did Mini live?
2. With whom did Mini go to the river bank?
3. What did Mini find near the banyan tree?
4. How did Mini feel when the bird flew away?
5. What did Mini's grandfather say to her at the end?
Show Answers
Answer 1: Mini lived in a small village by the river.
Answer 2: Mini went to the river bank with her grandfather.
Answer 3: Mini found a small bird with a broken wing near the banyan tree.
Answer 4: Mini felt both happy and sad when the bird flew away.
Answer 5: Mini's grandfather said, "You have a kind heart, Mini. That bird will remember you forever."
Answer 2: Mini went to the river bank with her grandfather.
Answer 3: Mini found a small bird with a broken wing near the banyan tree.
Answer 4: Mini felt both happy and sad when the bird flew away.
Answer 5: Mini's grandfather said, "You have a kind heart, Mini. That bird will remember you forever."
Solved Passage 2 (Factual)
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Honeybees are small but incredibly hardworking insects. They live in colonies called hives, which can contain up to 60,000 bees. Each hive has one queen bee, whose only job is to lay eggs. The worker bees are females who do all the important tasks — they collect nectar from flowers, build the honeycomb, feed the baby bees, and protect the hive. The male bees, called drones, have only one job: to mate with the queen. Honeybees communicate with each other through a special "waggle dance". When a worker bee finds a good source of nectar, it returns to the hive and performs this dance to tell the other bees exactly where to find it. The angle and duration of the dance indicate the direction and distance of the flowers. Honeybees play a vital role in nature because when they move from flower to flower, they carry pollen and help plants produce fruits and seeds. Without bees, many of the foods we eat every day would become scarce.
Questions:
1. How many bees can a single hive contain?
2. What is the job of the queen bee?
3. What do worker bees do? (Write any two tasks.)
4. How do honeybees communicate the location of flowers?
5. Why are honeybees important for plants?
Honeybees are small but incredibly hardworking insects. They live in colonies called hives, which can contain up to 60,000 bees. Each hive has one queen bee, whose only job is to lay eggs. The worker bees are females who do all the important tasks — they collect nectar from flowers, build the honeycomb, feed the baby bees, and protect the hive. The male bees, called drones, have only one job: to mate with the queen. Honeybees communicate with each other through a special "waggle dance". When a worker bee finds a good source of nectar, it returns to the hive and performs this dance to tell the other bees exactly where to find it. The angle and duration of the dance indicate the direction and distance of the flowers. Honeybees play a vital role in nature because when they move from flower to flower, they carry pollen and help plants produce fruits and seeds. Without bees, many of the foods we eat every day would become scarce.
Questions:
1. How many bees can a single hive contain?
2. What is the job of the queen bee?
3. What do worker bees do? (Write any two tasks.)
4. How do honeybees communicate the location of flowers?
5. Why are honeybees important for plants?
Show Answers
Answer 1: A single hive can contain up to 60,000 bees.
Answer 2: The only job of the queen bee is to lay eggs.
Answer 3: Worker bees collect nectar, build the honeycomb, feed baby bees, and protect the hive. (Any two are correct.)
Answer 4: Honeybees communicate the location of flowers through a special "waggle dance".
Answer 5: Honeybees are important for plants because they carry pollen from flower to flower, helping plants produce fruits and seeds.
Answer 2: The only job of the queen bee is to lay eggs.
Answer 3: Worker bees collect nectar, build the honeycomb, feed baby bees, and protect the hive. (Any two are correct.)
Answer 4: Honeybees communicate the location of flowers through a special "waggle dance".
Answer 5: Honeybees are important for plants because they carry pollen from flower to flower, helping plants produce fruits and seeds.
Solved Passage 3 (Moral Story)
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
In a dense forest, there lived a proud lion who thought he was the strongest creature. He would roar loudly every morning, announcing that he was the king of the jungle. The other animals were tired of his boasting. A tiny ant decided to teach the lion a lesson. One day, the ant crawled into the lion's ear while he was sleeping. The lion woke up with a terrible itching and kept shaking his head, but the ant held on tightly. "Please come out, little ant!" begged the lion. "I will never boast again." The ant crawled out and said, "Remember, no one is too small to make a difference." From that day on, the lion became humble and kind, and all the animals lived peacefully together.
Questions:
1. What did the lion think about himself?
2. Why were the other animals tired of the lion?
3. What did the tiny ant do to teach the lion a lesson?
4. What did the lion promise when he begged the ant to come out?
5. What is the moral of the story?
In a dense forest, there lived a proud lion who thought he was the strongest creature. He would roar loudly every morning, announcing that he was the king of the jungle. The other animals were tired of his boasting. A tiny ant decided to teach the lion a lesson. One day, the ant crawled into the lion's ear while he was sleeping. The lion woke up with a terrible itching and kept shaking his head, but the ant held on tightly. "Please come out, little ant!" begged the lion. "I will never boast again." The ant crawled out and said, "Remember, no one is too small to make a difference." From that day on, the lion became humble and kind, and all the animals lived peacefully together.
Questions:
1. What did the lion think about himself?
2. Why were the other animals tired of the lion?
3. What did the tiny ant do to teach the lion a lesson?
4. What did the lion promise when he begged the ant to come out?
5. What is the moral of the story?
Show Answers
Answer 1: The lion thought he was the strongest creature and called himself the king of the jungle.
Answer 2: The other animals were tired of the lion's boasting and loud roaring every morning.
Answer 3: The tiny ant crawled into the lion's ear while he was sleeping and held on tightly, causing itching.
Answer 4: The lion promised that he would never boast again.
Answer 5: The moral of the story is that no one is too small to make a difference, and one should always be humble.
Answer 2: The other animals were tired of the lion's boasting and loud roaring every morning.
Answer 3: The tiny ant crawled into the lion's ear while he was sleeping and held on tightly, causing itching.
Answer 4: The lion promised that he would never boast again.
Answer 5: The moral of the story is that no one is too small to make a difference, and one should always be humble.
Solved Passage 4 (Descriptive)
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
The monsoon had arrived at last. After months of hot and dusty weather, the first drops of rain touched the parched earth with a soft hiss. Soon, the sky turned a deep grey and the rain came down in thick, silver sheets. The children in the village ran out of their homes, laughing and jumping in the puddles. The farmers looked up at the sky with grateful smiles because the rain meant life for their crops. The dry riverbed began to fill with water, and tiny frogs appeared, croaking joyfully under the peepal tree. The whole village smelled of wet mud and fresh leaves. Grandma made hot pakoras and tea, and everyone sat on the veranda, watching the rain wash the trees clean. It was a day of simple joys, a reminder that nature's gifts are the most precious of all.
Questions:
1. What had the weather been like before the monsoon arrived?
2. What did the children do when the rain came?
3. Why were the farmers smiling?
4. Where did everyone sit while watching the rain?
5. What did Grandma make for everyone?
The monsoon had arrived at last. After months of hot and dusty weather, the first drops of rain touched the parched earth with a soft hiss. Soon, the sky turned a deep grey and the rain came down in thick, silver sheets. The children in the village ran out of their homes, laughing and jumping in the puddles. The farmers looked up at the sky with grateful smiles because the rain meant life for their crops. The dry riverbed began to fill with water, and tiny frogs appeared, croaking joyfully under the peepal tree. The whole village smelled of wet mud and fresh leaves. Grandma made hot pakoras and tea, and everyone sat on the veranda, watching the rain wash the trees clean. It was a day of simple joys, a reminder that nature's gifts are the most precious of all.
Questions:
1. What had the weather been like before the monsoon arrived?
2. What did the children do when the rain came?
3. Why were the farmers smiling?
4. Where did everyone sit while watching the rain?
5. What did Grandma make for everyone?
Show Answers
Answer 1: Before the monsoon arrived, the weather had been hot and dusty for months.
Answer 2: The children ran out of their homes, laughing and jumping in the puddles.
Answer 3: The farmers were smiling because the rain meant life for their crops.
Answer 4: Everyone sat on the veranda while watching the rain.
Answer 5: Grandma made hot pakoras and tea for everyone.
Answer 2: The children ran out of their homes, laughing and jumping in the puddles.
Answer 3: The farmers were smiling because the rain meant life for their crops.
Answer 4: Everyone sat on the veranda while watching the rain.
Answer 5: Grandma made hot pakoras and tea for everyone.
Solved Passage 5 (Biographical)
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, lovingly called the "Missile Man of India", was born on 15 October 1931 in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. He came from a humble background; his father was a boat owner and his mother was a housewife. From a young age, Kalam was curious about how things worked. He studied hard and eventually became a scientist. He played a key role in India's space and missile programmes. In 2002, he became the 11th President of India. He was deeply loved by people, especially children and students, because he always encouraged them to dream big and work hard. He wrote several books, including "Wings of Fire". Dr. Kalam passed away on 27 July 2015 while delivering a lecture to students. He believed that education is the most powerful weapon to change the world.
Questions:
1. Where and when was Dr. Kalam born?
2. Why was he called the "Missile Man of India"?
3. What was the name of the book he wrote?
4. What did Dr. Kalam believe about education?
5. How did Dr. Kalam pass away?
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, lovingly called the "Missile Man of India", was born on 15 October 1931 in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. He came from a humble background; his father was a boat owner and his mother was a housewife. From a young age, Kalam was curious about how things worked. He studied hard and eventually became a scientist. He played a key role in India's space and missile programmes. In 2002, he became the 11th President of India. He was deeply loved by people, especially children and students, because he always encouraged them to dream big and work hard. He wrote several books, including "Wings of Fire". Dr. Kalam passed away on 27 July 2015 while delivering a lecture to students. He believed that education is the most powerful weapon to change the world.
Questions:
1. Where and when was Dr. Kalam born?
2. Why was he called the "Missile Man of India"?
3. What was the name of the book he wrote?
4. What did Dr. Kalam believe about education?
5. How did Dr. Kalam pass away?
Show Answers
Answer 1: Dr. Kalam was born on 15 October 1931 in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu.
Answer 2: He was called the "Missile Man of India" because he played a key role in India's space and missile programmes.
Answer 3: He wrote the book "Wings of Fire".
Answer 4: Dr. Kalam believed that education is the most powerful weapon to change the world.
Answer 5: Dr. Kalam passed away on 27 July 2015 while delivering a lecture to students.
Answer 2: He was called the "Missile Man of India" because he played a key role in India's space and missile programmes.
Answer 3: He wrote the book "Wings of Fire".
Answer 4: Dr. Kalam believed that education is the most powerful weapon to change the world.
Answer 5: Dr. Kalam passed away on 27 July 2015 while delivering a lecture to students.
4. Practice Passages (5 Passages for You to Solve)
Practice Passage 1
Read the passage and answer the questions:
Elephants are the largest land animals on Earth. They can weigh up to 6,000 kilograms. An elephant's trunk is a very useful body part — it is used for breathing, smelling, drinking, and picking up objects. Elephants are herbivores, which means they eat only plants. They spend about 16 hours a day eating grass, leaves, bark, and fruit. Elephants live in groups called herds, led by the oldest female elephant. They are very intelligent and have excellent memories. Unfortunately, elephants are endangered because of poaching for their ivory tusks and loss of their natural habitat. Many wildlife organisations are working to protect elephants and their homes.
Questions:
1. How much can an elephant weigh?
2. Write two uses of an elephant's trunk.
3. What do elephants eat?
4. Who leads an elephant herd?
5. Why are elephants endangered? (Write two reasons.)
Elephants are the largest land animals on Earth. They can weigh up to 6,000 kilograms. An elephant's trunk is a very useful body part — it is used for breathing, smelling, drinking, and picking up objects. Elephants are herbivores, which means they eat only plants. They spend about 16 hours a day eating grass, leaves, bark, and fruit. Elephants live in groups called herds, led by the oldest female elephant. They are very intelligent and have excellent memories. Unfortunately, elephants are endangered because of poaching for their ivory tusks and loss of their natural habitat. Many wildlife organisations are working to protect elephants and their homes.
Questions:
1. How much can an elephant weigh?
2. Write two uses of an elephant's trunk.
3. What do elephants eat?
4. Who leads an elephant herd?
5. Why are elephants endangered? (Write two reasons.)
Show Answers
Answer 1: An elephant can weigh up to 6,000 kilograms.
Answer 2: An elephant's trunk is used for breathing and drinking. (Also: smelling, picking up objects.)
Answer 3: Elephants eat grass, leaves, bark, and fruit.
Answer 4: An elephant herd is led by the oldest female elephant.
Answer 5: Elephants are endangered because of poaching for their ivory tusks and loss of their natural habitat.
Answer 2: An elephant's trunk is used for breathing and drinking. (Also: smelling, picking up objects.)
Answer 3: Elephants eat grass, leaves, bark, and fruit.
Answer 4: An elephant herd is led by the oldest female elephant.
Answer 5: Elephants are endangered because of poaching for their ivory tusks and loss of their natural habitat.
Practice Passage 2
Read the passage and answer the questions:
The Sun is a star, just like the stars we see at night. However, it looks much bigger and brighter because it is much closer to us than any other star. The Sun is about 150 million kilometres away from the Earth. Its light takes about 8 minutes to reach us. The Sun gives us heat and light, which are essential for life. Plants use sunlight to make food through a process called photosynthesis. Without the Sun, the Earth would be a cold, dark, and lifeless planet. Ancient civilisations worshipped the Sun as a god because they understood how important it was. Even today, we celebrate festivals like Makar Sankranti and Chhath to honour the Sun and thank it for its life‑giving energy.
Questions:
1. Why does the Sun look bigger and brighter than other stars?
2. How far is the Sun from the Earth?
3. How long does it take for the Sun's light to reach us?
4. What process do plants use to make food with sunlight?
5. Why did ancient civilisations worship the Sun?
The Sun is a star, just like the stars we see at night. However, it looks much bigger and brighter because it is much closer to us than any other star. The Sun is about 150 million kilometres away from the Earth. Its light takes about 8 minutes to reach us. The Sun gives us heat and light, which are essential for life. Plants use sunlight to make food through a process called photosynthesis. Without the Sun, the Earth would be a cold, dark, and lifeless planet. Ancient civilisations worshipped the Sun as a god because they understood how important it was. Even today, we celebrate festivals like Makar Sankranti and Chhath to honour the Sun and thank it for its life‑giving energy.
Questions:
1. Why does the Sun look bigger and brighter than other stars?
2. How far is the Sun from the Earth?
3. How long does it take for the Sun's light to reach us?
4. What process do plants use to make food with sunlight?
5. Why did ancient civilisations worship the Sun?
Show Answers
Answer 1: The Sun looks bigger and brighter than other stars because it is much closer to the Earth.
Answer 2: The Sun is about 150 million kilometres away from the Earth.
Answer 3: The Sun's light takes about 8 minutes to reach us.
Answer 4: Plants use sunlight to make food through a process called photosynthesis.
Answer 5: Ancient civilisations worshipped the Sun because they understood how important it was for life.
Answer 2: The Sun is about 150 million kilometres away from the Earth.
Answer 3: The Sun's light takes about 8 minutes to reach us.
Answer 4: Plants use sunlight to make food through a process called photosynthesis.
Answer 5: Ancient civilisations worshipped the Sun because they understood how important it was for life.
Practice Passage 3
Read the passage and answer the questions:
Sudha Murty is a well‑known Indian author and social worker. She was born in 1950 in Shiggaon, Karnataka. She was the first woman engineer to be hired by the company TELCO (now Tata Motors). She wrote a letter to J.R.D. Tata complaining that only men were hired in the company, and he was so impressed that he personally ensured she got a job. Sudha Murty has written many books in English and Kannada, including 'Wise and Otherwise' and 'The Mother I Never Knew'. She is also the chairperson of the Infosys Foundation, through which she has helped build hospitals, schools, and libraries across rural India. Her simple writing style and heartwarming stories have made her one of India's most loved authors.
Questions:
1. Where was Sudha Murty born?
2. What was special about her job at TELCO?
3. Name one book written by Sudha Murty.
4. What is the Infosys Foundation and what has it helped build?
5. Why is Sudha Murty loved by readers?
Sudha Murty is a well‑known Indian author and social worker. She was born in 1950 in Shiggaon, Karnataka. She was the first woman engineer to be hired by the company TELCO (now Tata Motors). She wrote a letter to J.R.D. Tata complaining that only men were hired in the company, and he was so impressed that he personally ensured she got a job. Sudha Murty has written many books in English and Kannada, including 'Wise and Otherwise' and 'The Mother I Never Knew'. She is also the chairperson of the Infosys Foundation, through which she has helped build hospitals, schools, and libraries across rural India. Her simple writing style and heartwarming stories have made her one of India's most loved authors.
Questions:
1. Where was Sudha Murty born?
2. What was special about her job at TELCO?
3. Name one book written by Sudha Murty.
4. What is the Infosys Foundation and what has it helped build?
5. Why is Sudha Murty loved by readers?
Show Answers
Answer 1: Sudha Murty was born in Shiggaon, Karnataka.
Answer 2: She was the first woman engineer to be hired by TELCO.
Answer 3: She wrote 'Wise and Otherwise'. (Also: 'The Mother I Never Knew'.)
Answer 4: The Infosys Foundation is a charitable organisation that has helped build hospitals, schools, and libraries across rural India.
Answer 5: Sudha Murty is loved by readers because of her simple writing style and heartwarming stories.
Answer 2: She was the first woman engineer to be hired by TELCO.
Answer 3: She wrote 'Wise and Otherwise'. (Also: 'The Mother I Never Knew'.)
Answer 4: The Infosys Foundation is a charitable organisation that has helped build hospitals, schools, and libraries across rural India.
Answer 5: Sudha Murty is loved by readers because of her simple writing style and heartwarming stories.
Practice Passage 4
Read the passage and answer the questions:
Every year, on 5th June, people around the world celebrate World Environment Day. This day was started by the United Nations in 1974 to encourage awareness and action for the protection of our environment. Each year, a different country hosts the event, and a special theme is chosen — like "Beat Plastic Pollution" or "Restore Our Earth". On this day, schools plant trees, communities clean up parks and beaches, and governments announce new policies to protect nature. The message is clear: we all share this planet, and it is our duty to keep it clean, green, and healthy for the generations to come. Small actions, like not littering, saving water, and planting a tree, can create a big difference when millions of people do them together.
Questions:
1. When is World Environment Day celebrated?
2. Who started World Environment Day and in which year?
3. What happens on World Environment Day in schools and communities?
4. Write any two small actions that can help the environment.
5. What is the main message of World Environment Day?
Every year, on 5th June, people around the world celebrate World Environment Day. This day was started by the United Nations in 1974 to encourage awareness and action for the protection of our environment. Each year, a different country hosts the event, and a special theme is chosen — like "Beat Plastic Pollution" or "Restore Our Earth". On this day, schools plant trees, communities clean up parks and beaches, and governments announce new policies to protect nature. The message is clear: we all share this planet, and it is our duty to keep it clean, green, and healthy for the generations to come. Small actions, like not littering, saving water, and planting a tree, can create a big difference when millions of people do them together.
Questions:
1. When is World Environment Day celebrated?
2. Who started World Environment Day and in which year?
3. What happens on World Environment Day in schools and communities?
4. Write any two small actions that can help the environment.
5. What is the main message of World Environment Day?
Show Answers
Answer 1: World Environment Day is celebrated on 5th June every year.
Answer 2: It was started by the United Nations in 1974.
Answer 3: On this day, schools plant trees, communities clean up parks and beaches, and governments announce new policies to protect nature.
Answer 4: Not littering and saving water are two small actions that can help the environment. (Also: planting a tree.)
Answer 5: The main message is that we all share this planet and it is our duty to keep it clean, green, and healthy for future generations.
Answer 2: It was started by the United Nations in 1974.
Answer 3: On this day, schools plant trees, communities clean up parks and beaches, and governments announce new policies to protect nature.
Answer 4: Not littering and saving water are two small actions that can help the environment. (Also: planting a tree.)
Answer 5: The main message is that we all share this planet and it is our duty to keep it clean, green, and healthy for future generations.
Practice Passage 5
Read the passage and answer the questions:
The mango is often called the "king of fruits" in India. It grows in the summer months and comes in many varieties like Alphonso, Dasheri, Langra, and Chausa. The mango tree is native to South Asia, where it has been grown for over 4,000 years. Every part of the mango tree is useful: the fruit is eaten fresh or made into pickles, jams, and drinks; the leaves are used in religious ceremonies and to decorate homes during festivals; and the wood is used for furniture. Mangoes are rich in Vitamin A and Vitamin C. India is the largest producer of mangoes in the world, and the fruit holds a special place in Indian culture, poetry, and art.
Questions:
1. Why is the mango called the "king of fruits"?
2. Write the names of any two varieties of mango.
3. For how long has the mango been grown in South Asia?
4. Mention two uses of mango leaves.
5. Which country is the largest producer of mangoes?
The mango is often called the "king of fruits" in India. It grows in the summer months and comes in many varieties like Alphonso, Dasheri, Langra, and Chausa. The mango tree is native to South Asia, where it has been grown for over 4,000 years. Every part of the mango tree is useful: the fruit is eaten fresh or made into pickles, jams, and drinks; the leaves are used in religious ceremonies and to decorate homes during festivals; and the wood is used for furniture. Mangoes are rich in Vitamin A and Vitamin C. India is the largest producer of mangoes in the world, and the fruit holds a special place in Indian culture, poetry, and art.
Questions:
1. Why is the mango called the "king of fruits"?
2. Write the names of any two varieties of mango.
3. For how long has the mango been grown in South Asia?
4. Mention two uses of mango leaves.
5. Which country is the largest producer of mangoes?
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Answer 1: The mango is called the "king of fruits" because of its delicious taste and cultural importance in India.
Answer 2: Two varieties of mango are Alphonso and Dasheri. (Also: Langra, Chausa.)
Answer 3: The mango has been grown in South Asia for over 4,000 years.
Answer 4: Mango leaves are used in religious ceremonies and to decorate homes during festivals.
Answer 5: India is the largest producer of mangoes in the world.
Answer 2: Two varieties of mango are Alphonso and Dasheri. (Also: Langra, Chausa.)
Answer 3: The mango has been grown in South Asia for over 4,000 years.
Answer 4: Mango leaves are used in religious ceremonies and to decorate homes during festivals.
Answer 5: India is the largest producer of mangoes in the world.
Why Reading Comprehension is a Superpower
Every time you read a story and understand what the characters feel, or read a science paragraph and learn a new fact, you are using comprehension skills. This ability grows stronger with practice. The more you read — books, newspapers, magazines, even comics — the better you become at understanding, analysing, and enjoying texts. Remember, in an exam, a comprehension passage is not meant to trick you. The answers are always there in the text. Your job is to find them and present them neatly. Keep reading, keep questioning, and keep learning. One day, you will look back and realise that comprehension was the skill that helped you succeed in every subject.
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