SSC Based Reading Comprehensions 1C - I Will Do It

I Will Do It

Reading Comprehension 1

 He was short. He was sharp. He was the brightest boy in his class. His seniors used to ask him to solve their difficulties in science. He could have gone unnoticed in a crowd, but once you asked him a question related to Physics or Maths, there was a spark in his eyes. He could grasp theories of science faster than the speed of light.

1. What subject was the boy exceptionally good at?

a) Chemistry

b) Physics

c) Biology

Answer: b) Physics

2. How would you describe the boy's ability to understand scientific concepts?

a) Average

b) Slow

c) Exceptional

Answer: c) Exceptional

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Reading Comprehension 2

He came from a poor but educated family. His father was a high-school teacher and an avid reader of English literature. He, like all the boys in his class, was trying to get admission into some engineering college. The brighter ones wanted to study in the IndianInstitutes of Technology, or the IITs. There was an entrance test for IIT. This boy, along with his friends, applied to appear for the test. They did not have any special books or coaching.

1. What was the boy's aspiration in terms of education?

a) Medical school

b) Engineering college

c) Business school

Answer: b) Engineering college

2. How did the boy and his friends prepare for the entrance test?

a) By attending coaching classes

b) By studying from special books

c) Without any special books or coaching

Answer: c) Without any special books or coaching

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Reading Comprehension 3

All these IIT aspirants would sit below the shade of a stone mandap close to Chamundi Hills in the sleepy town of Mysore. He was the guide for the others. While the others struggled to solve the problems in the question paper, he would smile shyly and solve them in no time. He sat alone below a tree and dreamt of studying at IIT. It was the ultimate aim for any bright boy at that age, as it still is today. He was then only sixteen years old.

1. Where would the IIT aspirants gather to solve the entrance test problems?

a) At a library

b) At a coaching center

c) Below a stone mandap near Chamundi Hills

Answer: c) Below a stone mandap near Chamundi Hills

2. How did the boy feel while solving the problems in the question paper?

a) Frustrated

b) Confused

c) Confident and smiled shyly while solving them quickly

Answer: c) Confident and smiled shyly while solving them quickly

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Reading Comprehension 4

The D-Day came. He came to Bangalore, stayed with some relatives and appeared for the entrance test. He did very well but would only say 'OK' when asked. It was the opposite when it came to food. When he said 'OK' it implied 'bad', when he said 'good' it implied 'OK', when he said 'excellent' it implied 'good'. His principle was never to hurt anyone.

 The IIT entrance results came. He had passed with a high rank. What a delight for any student! He was thrilled. He went to his father who was reading a newspaper.

1. How did the boy react to his performance in the IIT entrance test?

a) Expressed extreme excitement

b) Remained silent and didn't show much emotion

c) Showed disappointment

Answer: a) Expressed extreme excitement

2. How did the boy's father react upon hearing about his son's success in the entrance test?

a) Showed indifference

b) Expressed pride and joy

c) Didn't react and continued reading the newspaper

Answer: b) Expressed pride and joy

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Reading Comprehension 5

‘Anna, I have passed the exam.’

‘Well done, my boy.’

‘I want to join IIT."

 His father stopped reading the paper. He lifted his head, looked at the boy and said with a heavy voice, 'My son, you are a bright boy. You know our financial position. I have five daughters to be married off and three sons to educate. I am a salaried person. I cannot afford your expenses at IIT. You can stay in Mysore and study as much as you want.'

 Indeed it was a difficult situation for any father to say 'no' to his bright son. But circumstances were like that. It was common then for the man to be the single earning member with a large family dependent on him.

1. What was the father's response to the boy's desire to join IIT?

a) Encouraged him to pursue his dreams at IIT

b) Offered alternative options for education in Mysore

c) Agreed to support his expenses at IIT despite the financial situation

Answer: b) Offered alternative options for education in Mysore

2. What was the primary reason behind the father's inability to support the boy's expenses at IIT?

a) Lack of faith in the boy's abilities

b) Financial constraints due to a large family and limited income

c) Unavailability of IIT in their city

Answer: b) Financial constraints due to a large family and limited income

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Reading Comprehension 6

The teenager was disappointed. It seemed his dreams had burnt to ashes. He was so near to fulfilling his fondest hope, yet so far. His heart sank in sorrow. He did not reply. He never shared his unhappiness or helplessness with anybody.

He was an introvert by nature. His heart was bleeding but he did not get angry with anybody.

The day came. His classmates were leaving for Madras (now Chennai). They were taking a train from Mysore to Madras. They have shared good years in school and college together. He went to the station to say goodbye and good luck to them for their future life.

At the station, his friends were already there. They were excited and talking loudly.

The noise was like the chirping of birds. They were all excited and discussing their new hostels, new courses etc. He was not part of it. So he stood there silently. One of them noticed and said, 'You should have made it.'

1. How did the teenager respond to his friends' excitement and chatter at the station?

a) Joined in their conversation and shared their excitement

b) Remained silent and stood apart from the group

c) Expressly expressed his disappointment and frustration

Answer: b) Remained silent and stood apart from the group

2. What did one of the friends say upon noticing the teenager's silent demeanor?

a) "You should have joined us."

b) "You should have been more vocal."

c) "You should have pursued your dreams."

Answer: a) "You should have joined us."

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Reading Comprehension 7

He did not reply. He only wished all of them. They waved at him as the train slowly left the platform.

He stood there even after he could no longer see the train or the waving hands. It was the June of 1962 in Mysore city. Monsoon had set in and it was getting dark. It had started to drizzle. Yet he stood there motionless.

He said to himself, without anger or jealousy, 'All students from the IITs study well and do big things in life. But it is not the institution; ultimately it is you and you alone who can change your life by hard work.'

Probably he was not aware that he was following the philosophy of the Bhagavath Gita: 'Your best friend is yourself and your worst enemy is yourself.'

1. What realization did the teenager come to while standing alone at the station?

a) Success in life is solely determined by the institution one attends.

b) Hard work and personal effort are crucial in shaping one's life.

c) Friends and connections play a vital role in achieving success.

Answer: b) Hard work and personal effort are crucial in shaping one's life.

2. Which philosophy did the teenager unknowingly align with during his contemplation?

a) The philosophy of Stoicism

b) The philosophy of Buddhism

c) The teachings of the Bhagavad Gita

Answer: c) The teachings of the Bhagavad Gita

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Reading Comprehension 8

Later he worked very hard, and focused on one thing, never bothering about his personal life or comforts. He shared his wealth with others. He never used the help of any caste, community or political connections to go up in life.

A son of a school teacher showed other Indians it was possible to earn wealth legally and ethically. He built a team of people who were equally good. He became a pioneer of India's software industry and started the Information Technology wave. Today he has become an icon of simplicity, uncompromising quality andfairness, apart from being a philanthropist. He really believes in the motto, 'Powered by intellect and driven by values'.

 He is none other than Nagavara Ramarao Narayana Murthy, the founder of Infosys, a leading IT company in the world.

1. What did Nagavara Ramarao Narayana Murthy prioritize in his life while working hard?

a) Personal life and comforts

b) Building a team of equally talented individuals

c) Seeking help from caste, community, and political connections

Answer: b) Building a team of equally talented individuals

2. Which IT company did Nagavara Ramarao Narayana Murthy found?

a) TCS (Tata Consultancy Services)

b) Wipro

c) Infosys

Answer: c) Infosys