Passage 1: Rain is essential for the growth of plants. It provides water to the soil, which helps crops and trees to grow. Farmers wait for rain to sow seeds, and a good rainy season ensures a good harvest. Apart from plants, rain also fills rivers and lakes, which are important sources of water for humans and animals. However, excessive rainfall can cause floods and damage property.
1. Why is rain important for plants?
- a) It gives sunlight
- b) It makes plants fly
- c) It provides water to the soil
- d) It gives seeds colour
Answer: c) It provides water to the soil
2. What do farmers wait for to sow seeds?
- a) Sunlight
- b) Wind
- c) Snow
- d) Rain
Answer: d) Rain
3. What can excessive rainfall cause?
- a) Good harvest
- b) Floods and property damage
- c) Less soil
- d) No effect
Answer: b) Floods and property damage
4. Rain helps in filling:
- a) Air only
- b) Rivers and lakes
- c) Deserts
- d) Mountains
Answer: b) Rivers and lakes
5. Who benefits from rainfall besides plants?
- a) Humans and animals
- b) Only trees
- c) Birds only
- d) Rocks
Answer: a) Humans and animals
6. What happens if there is too much rain?
- a) Crops grow faster
- b) Floods and property damage
- c) Nothing happens
- d) Soil becomes fertile immediately
Answer: b) Floods and property damage
7. How does rain affect rivers and lakes?
- a) Drains them
- b) Fills them
- c) Pollutes them
- d) Makes them dry
Answer: b) Fills them
8. Which season is important for a good harvest?
- a) Rainy season
- b) Winter season
- c) Summer season
- d) Autumn season
Answer: a) Rainy season
9. What is a positive effect of moderate rainfall?
- a) Plants and crops grow
- b) Floods occur
- c) Soil erosion
- d) Water wastage
Answer: a) Plants and crops grow
