People worship trees as an admiration of their:

a. fertility ability b. creative ability c. both A and B d. neither a nor b

4. Which of the features are apt about “the tree” in the following context: “It was designated as sacred, a fitting

tribute to its role.”?

a. medicinal b. nature's finest c. organic d. All of these

5. _______________________is associated with several medicinal properties.

a. chaitya vriksha b. Sthala Variksha c. Tulsi Plant d. Sacred tree

6. The author of the passage attempts to _______________ the readers through this write-up.

a. enlighten b. battle c. warn d. confused

7. The most important things given to us by mother earth are -

a. air and fire b. creative abilities c. plants and animals d. spirits

8. All trees except one were fell down by early people for their

a. shelter b. agriculture c. earning money d. fuel

9. What were the sacred forest replaced by

a. temples b. shelter c. agriculture d. None of these

10. What is the message conveyed in the last paragraph of the passage?

a. mother goddess is the Protector of mankind

b. Spirits reside in trees

c. Trees are regarded as abodes of Gods

d. Tulsi plant has several medicinal benefits

11. Select the option that makes the correct use of “elaborate” as used in the passage

a. Together they _____________a clever scheme.

b. We sat beside _____________lake in the evening.

c. They always give such______________ dinner parties.

d. The architect______________a brilliant design.

12. Choose the option that correctly states the antonym of barren.

a. production b. fertility c. adoration d. creation​