Read the following passage and answer the following questions. Sophia is a social humanoid robot developed by Hong Kong-based company Hanson Robotics. She was ‘born’ on 19 April 2015. Her skin is made from Frubber (flesh rubber) and she can show more than sixty-two facial expressions. She was created using robotics and artificial intelligence technologies. Artificial intelligence (AI) studies how human brain thinks, and how humans learn, decide and work while trying to solve a problem. Sophia made her first public appearance in March 2016 in Austin, Texas, United States. In October 2017, Sophia became a Saudi Arabian citizen, the first robot to receive citizenship of any country. Sophia has appeared on various talk shows. Sophia says that she is more than just technology. In her words, “I’m a real, live electronic girl. My AI is designed around human value like wisdom, kindness and compassion. I would like to go out into the world and live with people. I can serve them, entertain them, and even help the elderly and teach kids. Sophia was invited to India at the IIT-Bombay’s annual event-Techfest in December 2017. In her response to the questions, she said that robots should be used for the benefit of humanity. Artificial intelligence may be the key to peace and harmony in the world. She said, “I would like to be a strong voice for the people and promote peace.” (8) Choose the correct answer. 1. Which company has developed Sophia? (1) (a) America based company Hanson Robotics (b) Hong Kong based company Hanson Robotics. Single line text. (1 Point)

2.What is artificial intelligence? (1) (a) Artificial intelligence (AI) studies how human brain thinks, and how humans learn, decide and work while trying to solve a problem. (b) Artificial intelligence is technology based intelligence which has no wisdom, kindness and compassion.. Single line text.

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3.How does Sophia describe herself? (1) (a) “I’m a real, live electronic girl. My AI is designed around human value like wisdom, kindness and compassion.” (b) Sophia says she is more than just technology. (c) Both (a) & (b).. Single line text.

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4.Write the synonym of: welcomed- (1) (a) Invited (b) Entertain. Single line text.

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5.Write the antonym of loss - ____________ (1) (a) To loose (b) Benefit. Single line text.

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6.Find the word in the passage that is made by joining two words: (1) flesh + rubber=_______________ (a) Frubber (b) Fiber. Single line text.

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7.Fill in the blanks: (2) Sophia was invited to India at the ______________ in ________________. (a) IIT-Bombay’s annual event-Techfest , December 2017. (b) IIT Rurki annual event-Techfest, October 2017. ​. Single line text.

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