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Alina Chattopadhyay from Tagore International School, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi, South Delhi
Subject :IEO    Class : Class 6

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aariv tripathi from Gopalan International School, bangalore
Subject :IEO    Class : Class 5

READ THE PASSAGE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW.

The Maharaja of Pratibandapuram is the hero of this story. He may be identified as His Highness Jamedar - General, Khiledar - Major, Sata Vyaghra Samhari, Maharajadhiraja Visva Bhuvana Samrat, Sir Jilani Jung Jung Bahadur, M.A.D., A.C.T.C, or C.R.C.K. But this name is often shortened to the Tiger King.
I have come forward to tell you why he came to be known as Tiger King. I have no intention of pretending to advance only to end in a strategic withdrawal. Even the threat of a Stuka bomber will not throw me off tract. The Stuka, if it likes, can beat a hasty retreat from my story.
Right at the start, it is imperative to disclose a matter of vital importance about the Tiger King. Everyone who reads of him will experience the natural desire to meet a man of his indomitable courage face-to-face. But there is no chance of its fulfilment. As Bharata said to Rama about Dasaratha, the Tiger King has reached that final abode of all living creatures. In other words, the Tiger King is dead.
The manner of his death is a matter of extraordinary interest. It can be revealed only at the end of the tale. The most fantastic aspect of his demise was that as soon as he was born, astrologers had foretold that one day the Tiger King would actually have to die.
"The child will grow up to become the warrior of warriors, hero of heroes, champion of champions. But..." they bit their lips and swallowed hard. When compelled to continue, the astrologers came out with it. "This is a secret which should not be revealed at all. And yet we are forced to speak out. The child born under this star will one day have to meet its death." At that very moment a great miracle took place. An astonishing phrase emerged from the lips of the ten-day-old Jilani Jung Jung Bahadur, "O wise prophets!"
Everyone stood transfixed in stupefaction. They looked wildly at each other and blinked.
"O wise prophets! It was I who spoke." This time there were no grounds for doubt. It was the infant born just ten days ago who had enunciated the words so clearly. The chief astrologer took off his spectacles and gazed intently at the baby.
"All those who are born will one day have to die. We don't need your predictions to know that. There would be some sense in it if you could tell us the manner of that death," the royal infant uttered these words in his little squeaky voice.
The chief astrologer placed his finger on his nose in wonder. A baby, barely ten days old, opens its lips in speech! Not only that, it also raises intelligent questions! Incredible! Rather like the bulletins issued by the war office, than facts.
The chief astrologer took his finger off his nose and fixed his eyes upon the little prince.
"The prince was born in the hour of the Bull. The Bull and the Tiger are enemies, therefore, death comes from the Tiger," he explained.
You may think that crown prince Jung Jung Bahadur was thrown into a quake when he heard the word 'Tiger'. That was exactly what did not happen. As soon as he heard it pronounced, the crown prince gave a deep growl. Terrifying words emerged from his lips.
"Let tigers beware!"
This account is only a rumour rife in Pratibandapuram. But with hindsight we may conclude it was based on some truth.

The astrologers predicted that __________.

A the newborn prince Jung Jung Bahadur would grow up to be a great warrior
B he would come to be known as the Tiger King
C he would die when he grows and a tiger would be the cause of his death
D both A and C


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Neil Nandodwala from Army Public School, Ahmedabad
Subject :IEO    Class : Class 4

Read the passage and answer the question that follow.

Hakka and Bukka were brothers as well as warriors. The brothers wanted to build their own kingdom where people could live without fear. They collected a band of young men and trained them in warfare. They lived in a forest hideout on the banks of the river Tungabhadra in South India.

One day, the brothers were out on a hunt with ferocious dogs accompanying them. They crossed the river and rode on. A couple of frightened rabbits ran out of the bushes. The dogs gave them chase with the two brothers following closely behind on their horses.

It was a long chase. The rabbits kept on running for their lives and the dogs were catching up. Suddenly, in a swift move, the rabbits turned and faced the dogs head on. Taken aback by the show of defiance, the barking dogs stepped back. Hakka called back the dogs. As the dogs turned back, the rabbits walked away calmly. Hakka looked around. They were on the other side of the Tungabhadra. It was a rocky land. The sun was blazing in the sky.

“Strange! I’ve never seen rabbits challenging dogs before!” said Bukka. “That’s the quality of this land,” said a quiet voice. “Even rabbits face their fears and fight.”

Startled to hear a stranger speak, the two brothers turned. They saw a holy man walking towards them. He was a picture of peace and tranquillity. At the same time, his eyes were blazing bright. The brothers fell at his feet.

“You must be Vidyaranya, the famous sage of Sringeri,” said Hakka. “And you are the brothers struggling to build a kingdom–Hakka and Bukka,” said the saint with a smile.

The brothers had heard that Vidyaranya was doing penance on the banks of the Tungabhadra. Nobody knew of his exact whereabouts. And here he was, giving them his blessings!

“There are hundreds of kingdoms. Tell me, in what way will your kingdom be different?” asked Vidyaranya.

“Our kingdom will have a strong foundation,” said Hakka, speaking slowly, weighing every word. “The foundation of Dharma–truth and justice.”

Vidyaranya smiled, “I’m satisfied with your response. Truth and justice. Peace and prosperity. You will build an empire that will stand for the victory of truth and justice. Its name shall be Vijayanagara. Build your capital at the very place that knows no fear, where even rabbits become courageous!”

The brothers bowed. Soon Vijayanagara emerged as a powerful empire on the banks of the Tungabhadra, with Hampi as its capital.

Who accompanied the warrior brothers?

ADogs
BA saint
CRabbits
DA horse


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Neil Nandodwala from Army Public School, Ahmedabad
Subject :IEO    Class : Class 4

Choose the correct synonym of the given word.
Niche

AReplace
BDisplace
CPlace
DSupersede


We're no strangers to loveYou know the rules and so do IA full commitment's what I'm thinking ofYou wouldn't get this from any other guyI just wanna tell you how I'm feelingGotta make you understandNever gonna give you upNever gonna let you downNever gonna run around and desert youNever gonna make you cryNever gonna say goodbyeNever gonna tell a lie and hurt youWe've known each other for so longYour heart's been aching, but you're too shy to say itInside, we both know what's been going onWe know the game, and we're gonna play itAnd if you ask me how I'm feelingDon't tell me you're too blind to seeNever gonna give you upNever gonna let you downNever gonna run around and desert youNever gonna make you cryNever gonna say goodbyeNever gonna tell a lie and hurt youNever gonna give you upNever gonna let you downNever gonna run around and desert youNever gonna make you cryNever gonna say goodbyeNever gonna tell a lie and hurt youOoh (Give you up)Ooh-ooh (Give you up)Ooh (Never gonna give, never gonna give)Give you upOoh-ooh (Never gonna give, never gonna give)Give you upWe've known each other for so longYour heart's been aching, but you're too shy to say itInside, we both know what's been going onWe know the game, and we're gonna play itI just wanna tell you how I'm feelingGotta make you understandNever gonna give you upNever gonna let you downNever gonna run around and desert youNever gonna make you cryNever gonna say goodbyeNever gonna tell a lie and hurt youNever gonna give you upNever gonna let you downNever gonna run around and desert youNever gonna make you cryNever gonna say goodbyeNever gonna tell a lie and hurt youNever gonna give you upNever gonna let you downNever gonna run around and desert youNever gonna make you cryNever gonna say goodbyeNever gonna tell a lie and hurt youNever gonna give you upNever gonna let you downNever gonna run around and desert youNever gonna make you cryNever gonna say goodbyeNever gonna tell a lie and hurt you

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Neil Nandodwala from Army Public School, Ahmedabad
Subject :IEO    Class : Class 4

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Neil Nandodwala from Army Public School, Ahmedabad
Class : Class 4
We're no strangers to loveYou know the rules and so do IA full commitment's what I'm thinking ofYou wouldn't get this from any other guyI just wanna tell you how I'm feelingGotta make you understandNever gonna give you upNever gonna let you downNever gonna run around and desert youNever gonna make you cryNever gonna say goodbyeNever gonna tell a lie and hurt youWe've known each other for so longYour heart's been aching, but you're too shy to say itInside, we both know what's been going onWe know the game, and we're gonna play itAnd if you ask me how I'm feelingDon't tell me you're too blind to seeNever gonna give you upNever gonna let you downNever gonna run around and desert youNever gonna make you cryNever gonna say goodbyeNever gonna tell a lie and hurt youNever gonna give you upNever gonna let you downNever gonna run around and desert youNever gonna make you cryNever gonna say goodbyeNever gonna tell a lie and hurt youOoh (Give you up)Ooh-ooh (Give you up)Ooh (Never gonna give, never gonna give)Give you upOoh-ooh (Never gonna give, never gonna give)Give you upWe've known each other for so longYour heart's been aching, but you're too shy to say itInside, we both know what's been going onWe know the game, and we're gonna play itI just wanna tell you how I'm feelingGotta make you understandNever gonna give you upNever gonna let you downNever gonna run around and desert youNever gonna make you cryNever gonna say goodbyeNever gonna tell a lie and hurt youNever gonna give you upNever gonna let you downNever gonna run around and desert youNever gonna make you cryNever gonna say goodbyeNever gonna tell a lie and hurt youNever gonna give you upNever gonna let you downNever gonna run around and desert youNever gonna make you cryNever gonna say goodbyeNever gonna tell a lie and hurt youNever gonna give you upNever gonna let you downNever gonna run around and desert youNever gonna make you cryNever gonna say goodbyeNever gonna tell a lie and hurt you

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Neil Nandodwala from Army Public School, Ahmedabad
Subject :IEO    Class : Class 4

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Neil Nandodwala from Army Public School, Ahmedabad
Subject :IEO    Class : Class 4

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Neil Nandodwala from Army Public School, Ahmedabad
Subject :IEO    Class : Class 4

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Neil Nandodwala from Army Public School, Ahmedabad
Subject :IEO    Class : Class 4

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Neil Nandodwala from Army Public School, Ahmedabad
Subject :IEO    Class : Class 4

Ans 1:

Neil Nandodwala from Army Public School, Ahmedabad
Class : Class 4
We're no strangers to loveYou know the rules and so do IA full commitment's what I'm thinking ofYou wouldn't get this from any other guyI just wanna tell you how I'm feelingGotta make you understandNever gonna give you upNever gonna let you downNever gonna run around and desert youNever gonna make you cryNever gonna say goodbyeNever gonna tell a lie and hurt youWe've known each other for so longYour heart's been aching, but you're too shy to say itInside, we both know what's been going onWe know the game, and we're gonna play itAnd if you ask me how I'm feelingDon't tell me you're too blind to seeNever gonna give you upNever gonna let you downNever gonna run around and desert youNever gonna make you cryNever gonna say goodbyeNever gonna tell a lie and hurt youNever gonna give you upNever gonna let you downNever gonna run around and desert youNever gonna make you cryNever gonna say goodbyeNever gonna tell a lie and hurt youOoh (Give you up)Ooh-ooh (Give you up)Ooh (Never gonna give, never gonna give)Give you upOoh-ooh (Never gonna give, never gonna give)Give you upWe've known each other for so longYour heart's been aching, but you're too shy to say itInside, we both know what's been going onWe know the game, and we're gonna play itI just wanna tell you how I'm feelingGotta make you understandNever gonna give you upNever gonna let you downNever gonna run around and desert youNever gonna make you cryNever gonna say goodbyeNever gonna tell a lie and hurt youNever gonna give you upNever gonna let you downNever gonna run around and desert youNever gonna make you cryNever gonna say goodbyeNever gonna tell a lie and hurt youNever gonna give you upNever gonna let you downNever gonna run around and desert youNever gonna make you cryNever gonna say goodbyeNever gonna tell a lie and hurt youNever gonna give you upNever gonna let you downNever gonna run around and desert youNever gonna make you cryNever gonna say goodbyeNever gonna tell a lie and hurt you We're no strangers to loveYou know the rules and so do IA full commitment's what I'm thinking ofYou wouldn't get this from any other guyI just wanna tell you how I'm feelingGotta make you understandNever gonna give you upNever gonna let you downNever gonna run around and desert youNever gonna make you cryNever gonna say goodbyeNever gonna tell a lie and hurt youWe've known each other for so longYour heart's been aching, but you're too shy to say itInside, we both know what's been going onWe know the game, and we're gonna play itAnd if you ask me how I'm feelingDon't tell me you're too blind to seeNever gonna give you upNever gonna let you downNever gonna run around and desert youNever gonna make you cryNever gonna say goodbyeNever gonna tell a lie and hurt youNever gonna give you upNever gonna let you downNever gonna run around and desert youNever gonna make you cryNever gonna say goodbyeNever gonna tell a lie and hurt youOoh (Give you up)Ooh-ooh (Give you up)Ooh (Never gonna give, never gonna give)Give you upOoh-ooh (Never gonna give, never gonna give)Give you upWe've known each other for so longYour heart's been aching, but you're too shy to say itInside, we both know what's been going onWe know the game, and we're gonna play itI just wanna tell you how I'm feelingGotta make you understandNever gonna give you upNever gonna let you downNever gonna run around and desert youNever gonna make you cryNever gonna say goodbyeNever gonna tell a lie and hurt youNever gonna give you upNever gonna let you downNever gonna run around and desert youNever gonna make you cryNever gonna say goodbyeNever gonna tell a lie and hurt youNever gonna give you upNever gonna let you downNever gonna run around and desert youNever gonna make you cryNever gonna say goodbyeNever gonna tell a lie and hurt youNever gonna give you upNever gonna let you downNever gonna run around and desert youNever gonna make you cryNever gonna say goodbyeNever gonna tell a lie and hurt you

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