IBPS BANK EXAM :: IBPS BANK EXAM TEST 8
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Directions (1-15): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
Once upon a time, there lived a lion in a forest. A jackal, a crow and a wolf had developed friendship with him. However, all the three had a selfish motive behind this So-called friendship.They knew that the lion was the king of the forest and friendship with such a fierce creature would always help them. To meet their selfish ends, they started obeying and were always at the service of the lion.
They didn't have to make any efforts to search for their food, as the lion gave his meals to them. Moreover, they became powerful as they were next to the king of the forest. One day, A camel, who came from some distant land, lost his way and entered the same forest where this friends lived. In the meantime, these three friends happend to pass the same way that the camel was wandering. When they saw the camel, they realized that he did not belong to their forest. The jackal suggested to his other two friends, "Let's kill and eat him." The wolf replied, "It is a big animal. We cannot kill him like this. I think, we should first inform to our king about this camel."The crow agreed with the wolf's idea. All of them went to meet the lion.
On reaching the lion's den, the jackal approached the lion and said,"Your majesty, an unknown camel has dared to enter your kingdom without your consent. Let's kill him; he could make a nice meal." The lion roared loudly on hearing this and said, 'What are you saying? The camel has come for refuge in my kingdom. It is unethical to kill him. we should provide him the best shelter. Go and bring him to me."All of them were dispirited to hear these words from the king. They unwillingly went to the camel and told him about the lion's desire to meet him. The camel was scared about the strange offer. He thought that his end had come and in a little while he could become the lion's meal.'As he couldn't even escape, he decided to meet the lion. The selfish friends escorted the camel to the lion's den. The lion welcomed the camel warmly and assured him of a safe stay in the forest. The camel was totally amazed to hear the lion's words. He happily started living with the Jackal, the crow and the wolf.
One day, when the lion was hunting for food, he had a struggle with a mighty elephant. The lion was badly injured in the struggle and became incapable of hunting for his food. Thus the lion had to sustain without food for days. Due to this, his friends too had to go hungry for days as they totally depended on the lion's kill for their food. But the camel was satisfied grazing around in the forest.
All the three friends were worried and discussed the matter among them. As the jackal, the crow and the wolf had set their evil eyes on the camel, they met once again and devised a plan to camel. They went to the camel and said, "Dear Friend, you know our king has not eaten anything for many days now. He is unable to hunt due to this wounds and sickness. Under such circumstances, it becomes our duty to scarifice ourselves to save life our king. Come with us, we will offer our bodies as food for him." The camel didn't understand their plan, but innocently nodded in favour of it. All of them approached the lion's den.
First of all, the crow came forward and said, "Your Majesty, I can't see you like this. So please eat me." The lion replied, "I would prefer to die than to perform such a sinful deed." Then, the jackal came forward and said, "Your Majesty, crow's body is too small for your appetite. I offer myself to you,, as it is my duty to save your life." The lion politely rejected the offer. As per the plan, now it was the wolf's turn to offer himself to the king. So , the wolf came forward and said, "Your Majesty, jackal is quite small to gratify your hunger. I offer myself for this kind job. Please, kill me and appease your hunger." But the lion didn't kill any of them. The camel, who was watching the whole scene felt reassured of his safety and also decided to go forward and complete the formality. He marched forward and said,"Your Majesty, why don't you kill me? You are my friend. Please allow me to offer you my body." The lion found the offer quite appropriate as the camel himself had offered his body for food. The lion attacked the camel at once, ripped open his body and tore him into pieces. The lion and his friends feasted on the poor camel for days together.
Why could the lion not hunt any more?
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Why were the jackal, the crow and the wolf friends with the lion?
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Why had the camel come to the forest in the first place?
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Why did the camel feel afraid when the lion desired to meet him?
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Which of the following can definitely be said about the camel in the story?
(A)He was fierce
(B)He was young
(C)He was trusting
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Directions (6-15): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
Once upon a time, there lived a lion in a forest. A jackal, a crow and a wolf had developed friendship with him. However, all the three had a selfish motive behind this So-called friendship.They knew that the lion was the king of the forest and friendship with such a fierce creature would always help them. To meet their selfish ends, they started obeying and were always at the service of the lion.
They didn't have to make any efforts to search for their food, as the lion gave his meals to them. Moreover, they became powerful as they were next to the king of the forest. One day, A camel, who came from some distant land, lost his way and entered the same forest where this friends lived. In the meantime, these three friends happend to pass the same way that the camel was wandering. When they saw the camel, they realized that he did not belong to their forest. The jackal suggested to his other two friends, "Let's kill and eat him." The wolf replied, "It is a big animal. We cannot kill him like this. I think, we should first inform to our king about this camel."The crow agreed with the wolf's idea. All of them went to meet the lion.
On reaching the lion's den, the jackal approached the lion and said,"Your majesty, an unknown camel has dared to enter your kingdom without your consent. Let's kill him; he could make a nice meal." The lion roared loudly on hearing this and said, 'What are you saying? The camel has come for refuge in my kingdom. It is unethical to kill him. we should provide him the best shelter. Go and bring him to me."All of them were dispirited to hear these words from the king. They unwillingly went to the camel and told him about the lion's desire to meet him. The camel was scared about the strange offer. He thought that his end had come and in a little while he could become the lion's meal.'As he couldn't even escape, he decided to meet the lion. The selfish friends escorted the camel to the lion's den. The lion welcomed the camel warmly and assured him of a safe stay in the forest. The camel was totally amazed to hear the lion's words. He happily started living with the Jackal, the crow and the wolf.
One day, when the lion was hunting for food, he had a struggle with a mighty elephant. The lion was badly injured in the struggle and became incapable of hunting for his food. Thus the lion had to sustain without food for days. Due to this, his friends too had to go hungry for days as they totally depended on the lion's kill for their food. But the camel was satisfied grazing around in the forest.
All the three friends were worried and discussed the matter among them. As the jackal, the crow and the wolf had set their evil eyes on the camel, they met once again and devised a plan to camel. They went to the camel and said, "Dear Friend, you know our king has not eaten anything for many days now. He is unable to hunt due to this wounds and sickness. Under such circumstances, it becomes our duty to scarifice ourselves to save life our king. Come with us, we will offer our bodies as food for him." The camel didn't understand their plan, but innocently nodded in favour of it. All of them approached the lion's den.
First of all, the crow came forward and said, "Your Majesty, I can't see you like this. So please eat me." The lion replied, "I would prefer to die than to perform such a sinful deed." Then, the jackal came forward and said, "Your Majesty, crow's body is too small for your appetite. I offer myself to you,, as it is my duty to save your life." The lion politely rejected the offer. As per the plan, now it was the wolf's turn to offer himself to the king. So , the wolf came forward and said, "Your Majesty, jackal is quite small to gratify your hunger. I offer myself for this kind job. Please, kill me and appease your hunger." But the lion didn't kill any of them. The camel, who was watching the whole scene felt reassured of his safety and also decided to go forward and complete the formality. He marched forward and said,"Your Majesty, why don't you kill me? You are my friend. Please allow me to offer you my body." The lion found the offer quite appropriate as the camel himself had offered his body for food. The lion attacked the camel at once, ripped open his body and tore him into pieces. The lion and his friends feasted on the poor camel for days together.
How did the jackal, the crow and the wolf finally manage to eat the camel?
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What made the camel offer his body to the lion?
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Which of the following cannot be said about the jackal, the crow and the wolf?
(A)They were sensitive
(B)They were selfish
(C)They were cunning
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Which of the following can be the most appropriate title for the story?
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What reason did the lion give for not eating the crow?
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As they got food easily and were also powerful in the lion's presence |
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B.
As the lion was really weak and they could take over the kingship soon |
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C.
As they loved to hunt along with the lion and he taught them new tricks every time |
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As there was no other powerful animal in the forest.
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As they were scared of the lion and had no other alternative. |
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He felt very sorry for the lion as he had grown thin and weak |
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B.
He wanted to end his own life |
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He knew that the lion would die on consuming him |
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The camel would rather have his body eaten by his friend the lion than an unknown elephant |
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Since the lion had rejected the other friends bodies the camel was sure that the lion would not eat him as well |