Practice Reading Comprehension - 4.2 | 4 Unit | CBSE Grade-9 English - Words and Expressions
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4.2 - Reading Comprehension

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is decadence?

💡 Hint: Think about what excessive indulgence might lead to.

Question 2

Easy

Who were the two main personalities discussed?

💡 Hint: Consider the letters they exchanged.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does Einstein mean by 'decadence'?

  • Moral decline
  • Technological advancement
  • Personal growth

💡 Hint: Think about how excessive indulgence might affect society.

Question 2

True or False: Gandhi discarded the method of violence.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on Gandhi's philosophy in his letters.

Solve 1 more question and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Construct an argument that balances the benefits of technology and the risks of individual decline. Consider Einstein and Gandhi's perspectives.

💡 Hint: Think of examples from modern society where technology empowers personal development.

Question 2

Evaluate the differing perspectives on peace between Gandhi and Einstein and their relevance in today's global conflicts.

💡 Hint: Look at specific events in modern history where these principles have been applied.

Challenge and get performance evaluation