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1. 'Amitabh Bachchan', who left an indelible mark in the history of Indian cinema, was bom on 1lth October. 1942
inthe city of Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. His father, Dr. Harivansh Rai Bachchan, was afamous Hindi poet. His
mother, Teji Bachchan, was a highly educated and modern-minded woman. Amitabh'sprimary education was in
St. Mary's School, Allahabad. He was then sent to Sherwood, afamous school in Nainital. He graduated from
Kirori Mal College, Delhi University. While studying in this college, he decided to make 'acting his career.
Amitabh moved to Bombay (Mumbai) in 1969 at the age of twenty-seven.
2. Amitabh Bachchan started his career in films with the film 'Saat Hindustani directed by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas
in 1969. He was awarded the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for the film Anand'. Anew twist in
Amitabh's career came in 1973 after the release of the film Zanjeer". He came to be called the 'Angry Youngman'
due to the performance of a police inspector in this filmn.
3. The flm 'Sholay' set new records of success and became the most successful commercial film in the history of
Hindi Film Industry. After this, Amitabh Bachchan became famous and popular as a superstar Amitabh
Bachchan entered politics in 1984. He was elected M.P from Allababad Lok Sabha seat He resigned from his
post in 1987, after 3years without completing his term as an M.P and made adistance from pol:t:cs
4. Through the television reality show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' in 2000, Amitabh Bachchanentered the world of
television and not only strengthened his financial position but also reached a new henght of tame and success.
He has worked in more than 150 filns.
5. For his achievements,he was honoured with 'Pad1na Shri' award in 1983 and Padma Bhushan ir 2005. He was
voted Actor of the Millenniun in 1999 by aBBC poll. In 2002, he was awarded the Personal:t: of the Year
award by the International Films Acadenny.He has received 12 Filnfare Awards so far Apart from this, he has
also received 'Best Actor' award from Filmfare 5times. Amitabh Bachchan was conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke
Award on 29th December, 2019 by President Ram Nath Kovind.
6. Amitabh Bachchan is the pride of India. He is rich in versatility. Apart from act1ng, he has also performed
playback songs for many hlms and has also produced some films as aproducer. It is because of his imaense
success that he is called Big Band 'the great hero of the century'. Amitabh always emphasised that life, time
and opportunity do not get repeated. Therefore, we should not lose the courage to succeed even in dificulties.
Questions (ii) Aphrase is a small group of words standing
Based on your understanding of the passage, answer any together as a conceptual unit.
eight out of the ten questions by choosing the correct The writer mentions that Amitabh made a distance
option. from politics.
Which traitof Amitabh's personality helped him in Select the words fron the options that is a correct
leaving an indelible mark on the Indian cinema? phrase using distance'.
(a) Steadfastness (a) Beyond walking distance
(b) Irresolution b, Within walking distance
(c) Indolence (c) Off a distance
(d) Audacity (d, Distance coaching
 (iii) Select the option that suitably completes the given (c) The role of a young struggler who helps a woman
dialogue as per the context of the passage. awaiting surgery with seven other countrymen in the
X. Ijust want to carn and live my life to the fullest. movie 'Saat Hindustani'.
Y. That's why, vou are (1) (d) The role of a young gangster dissatisfied, who helps
X Whv dovou sav that? the people of Ramgarh against existing cruelty in the
for others.
movie 'Sholay'
1 (2) you
(a) (1) so valuable and famous (2) are an antithesis (vii) Which of the following options accurately deseribes
(b) () so pertinent and gracious (2) are an exemplar Amitabh Bachchan as The Pride of India."?
(c) ()so selfless and caring (2) are so aggressive 1. Versatile and skillful
(d) (1) so competitive and combative (2) are so apathetic 2. Thoughtful and observant
3. Gracious and Painstaking
(iv) Which option represents the award that was 4. Problem solver and caring
awarded to Amitabh Bachchan by the President (a) l and3
Ram Nath Kovind in the year 2019? (b)2 and 4
1. Padma Vibhushan 2. Dadasaheb Phalke (c) 3 and 4
3. Padma Bhushan Padam Shri (d) I and2
(a) Only I b) Only 2
(c) Only 3 (d) Only 4 (ix) Which quote best summarises the writer's
description of the famous superstar Amitabh
(v) Select the option that is correct with reference to Bachchan as mentioned in the passage?
the given passage. (a) Everyone must accept that we will age and age is not
(a) Amitabh was just l19 years old when he moved from always flattering-Amitabh Bachchan
Allahabad to Bombay (Mumbai) to start his career in (b) You won't achieve success by nailing horseshoe
flms. outside your door, your feet need horseshoe to achieve
(b) Amitabh's mother was not so opened-minded in nature. success--Amitabh Bachchan
(c) Amitabh has also received Best Actor award from (c) I've accepted that I was a failure in politics. I was not
Filmfare 7 times. qualified for the job-Amitabh Bachchan
(d) In 2002, he was awarded the Personality of the Year' (d) Donate and do not talk about it, they say you do
award by the International Films Academy. nothing for the society: do and talk about it, they say
you seek publicity-- Amitabh Bachehan
(vi) What is the relationship between (1) and (2)?
1. He not only strengthened his financial position but (x) Select the option that clearly indicates the situation
also reached a new height of fame and success. before and after 1987, in Amitabh's life.
2. Through the television reality show 'Kaun Banega (a Before l987 After 1987 .
Crorepati' in 2000, Amitabh Bachchan entered the Asuperstar in the Indian An MP from Allahabad
world of television.
Film Industry Lok Sabha
(a) (2) is the cause of (1)
(b) (1) and (2) are independent of each other Before l987 After 1987
(c) (2) elaborates upon the premise of (1)
(d) (2) sets the stage of (1) Asuperstar and MP from Resigned as an MP and
Allahabad Lok Sabha moved away from politics
(vii) "He came to be called 'Angry Youngman' due to the
performance of a police inspector in this film." Before 1987 After 1987
Which film and role is being referred to in given An MP fronm Allahabad Lok An MP from Rajya Sabha
line? Sabha
(a) The role of ayoung policeman dissatisfied with and (d)
outspoken against the existing social and political Before 1987 After 1987
structures in the movie Zanjeer. Won the Filmfare for Best Won the Filmfare for Best
(b) The role of a critic and a protector against existing supporting actor Actor
social and political structures in the movie 'Agneepath'
 1. As a seasoned mountaineer who has been on over l00 expeditions, including seven summits of Mount Everest, I
am no stranger to spending long periods of time confined to limited spaces, cut off from the rest of the world. in
fact, most recently on my climb of Mount Vinson, the highest peak in Antarctica, what was supposed to be a
7-day expedition turned into a 21-day sojourn trapped in a tent, battling sub-zero temperatures and harsh
winds.

2. My experiences have taught me several important skills and life lessons. I have learned to use the solitude and
isolation to my advantage, by expanding my knowledge, learning new skills and cultivating hobbies that
challenge me. Alittle over three months ago, our livescame toasudden halt as we were driven indoors, largely
unprepared, in abid to survive the coronavirus. Asthe world rapidlydefines a nevw normal, Itake this
opportunity
and
to share with you some insights that Ihave gained on how to successfully combat lockdown anxiety
transitioninto this new way of living.
3. One of the biggest similarities of being on asummit and the current situation with coronavirus is accepting that
there are various unknown variables which are not in our control. While it is important to take all precautions to
ensure our safety, the most important is to prepare ourselves mentally.
4. When Iam in the mountains, Imust be willing to let the mountain have control, because we humans are snmall
compared to it. Similarly, with this pandemic we must accept that we might not have all the answers right now,
but if we continue to be patient and build mental toughness, we will, as Favre-Leuba aptly puts, conquer this
frontier and emerge victorious.
5. Maintaining nutrition and health is of paramount importance,particularly in such times. Ido not believe in
living like a monk,so joining in on the baking trends and treating yourself occasionally is acceptable.However,
we must stick toa healthy diet. Good nutrition not only helps to ensure that we stay fit, but it can also do
wonders to energy levels and general psychologicalwell-being.
6. Another important lesson that the mountains have taught me, is to engage in hobbies and keep your brain busy.
On my summits, even when Iam counting every single ounce that goes into my backpack, Imake sure to carry
books ora Kindle, in case Iam confined to my tent for awhile. I am a voracious reader, and this keeps my mind
occupied.
Questions (ii) A phrase is a small group of words standing
Based on your understanding of the passage, answer any together as a conceptual unit.
eight out of the ten questions by choosing the correct The writer mentions that 'conquer this frontier and
option. emerge victorious.'
(i) Why was the writer's most recent climb of Mount Select the words from the options that is a correct
Vinson turned from a 7-day expedition to a 21-day phrase using 'victory'.
sojourn? (a) Under the victory (b) Pyrrhic victory
(a) Because of the freezing sub-zero temperatures and (c) Wingless victory (d) Blue victory
severe winds
(b) Because of the avalanche in Antarctica (ii) Select the option that suitably conpletes the given
(c) Because of the sudden lockdown announced during dialogue as per the context in paragraph 2.
the pandemic X: We are stuck during this coronavirus lockdown.
(d) Because of the harsh winds and sudden rainfall Y: We need to be positive (1)
 X: The people need to focus on mental and physical (c) (2) elaborates upon the premise of (1)
health. (d) (2)sets the stage of (1)
Y: (2) Let's use on a
(vii) "One of the biggest similarities of being mean
(a) (1) We should read good books (2) this lockdown as an summit." What does the word 'summit' in the
opportunity to be healthy context of the passage?
(b) (1) We need to spend time with our family (2) some (a) Negotiation (b) Mountaintop
good sanitizers and masks (c) Conclave d) Foundation
(c) (1) We need to fight like a warrior (2) this solitude and
isolation to our advantage (vii) Which of the following options accurately describes
(d) (1) and fight like a peacemaker (2) this seclusion to be the personality of the writer of the passage?
closer to our nears and dears 1. Daring and Impudent 2. Adventurous and Gourmet
(iv) Which option represents the kind of things the 3. Insatiable and Devoted 4. Voraciousand Keen
writer carries in his backpack during his summits? (a) land 3 (b) 2 and 4
1. Books only (c) 3 and 4 (d) Iand2
2. Books and a Light
3. A torch and a Map 4. Books and compass (ix) Which quote best summarises the role health and
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 nutrition play in our lives as mentioned in the
(c) Only 3 (d) Only 4 passage?
(v) Select the option that is correct with reference to (a) Life is a tragedy of nutrition -Arnold Ehret
the given passage. (b) Exercise is king, nutrition is Queen, put them together
(a) Maintaining nutrition and health is of trivial and you've got a kingdom-Jack lalanne
importance. (c) When diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. When diet
is correct, medicine is of no
(b) Reading books and engaging in hobbies keeps our need-Ayurvedic proverb
(d) To eat is a necessity, but to eat
mind occupied and busy.
(c) Mount Vinson is the highest peak in Atlanta. -Francois de La Rohefoucould intelligently is an art
(d) As a seasoned mountaineer, the writer has been on (x) As mentioned in the passage, the
over 100 expeditions,including eight summits of during the pandemic writer says that
Mount Everest.
(a) It's important to take all
(vi) What is the relationship between (1) and (2)? safety, the most paramount precautions to ensure our
of which is to prepare
1. Imake sure to carry books or a Kindle, in case I am ourselves mentally
(b) We all need to unite and
confined to my tent for a while.
emerge victorious conquer this pandemic and
2. Iam a voracious reader and this keeps my mind (c) We need to take care of all
occupied. ourselves from the virus safety measures to protec
(a) (2) is the cause of (1) (d) We all need to focus on good
(b) (1) and (2) are independent of each other health to combat the stress of mental and physical
the lockdown