CLASS IX - ENGLISH

According to the passage, assembling imported components into machine proves ultimately...............

• cheaper than importing complete machine

• costlier than importing machine

• more cost effective than importing machine

• a very stupendous and unmanageable task

The disparity in the quantum of machine production in India and that in other countries leads to.....................

• the development of small scale and medium scale industries

• over production of machines as compared to the actual need

• a need to pay higher for components and spares

• the necessity to export the machine from India to other countries

The availability of Indian machine tool industries’ help to small scale industry is most likely to result into.........................

• increase in demand of imported machine tools

• further increase in the customs duty on imported machine

• several competitions among the small and medium scale industries

• enhancement in the quality and quantity of their production at a cheaper cost

According to the passage all the following factors are responsible for high cost of Indian machines except:

• higher import duty on spares

• excise duty

• high profit margin expected by manufacturers

• sales tax

Why do small and medium scale industries look for help from India’s machine tool industry?

• to improve their poor financial status

• to produce cheaper components notwithstanding the poor quality

• to produce low cost components without dilution in quality

• to remain in Government’s focus of attention

Which of the following is the principal focus of the content of the passage?

• Indian machine tool industry and its vital role in country’s development

• Encouragement to small and medium scale industries

• Unrealistic strategy of development of technology

• Exorbitant sales tax

The word ‘enviable’ means:

• excise

• prevail

• assimilate

• small

Choose the correct option.

.......................we meet tomorrow?

• must

• would

• shall

• will

Can you add.....................salt to the soup?

‘Ritesh is famous for singing.’ Here the word ‘singing’ is:

• verb

• present participle

• gerund

• bare infinitive