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(b) The smoke from the factory
(c) The heat from the sun

3. What did Ashok’s mother suggest when she noticed his red eyes?

(a) To rest at home (b) To go to the polyclinic
(c) To apply eye drops

4. How did Mr Pradhan plan to address the pollution issue?

(a) By installing air-filters and planting trees
(b) By relocating the factory

(c) By ignoring the problem

B. Fill in the blanks.
1. Ashok was the of the team.

2. The practice session was disrupted by from the factory.

3. Ashok’s eyes were due to the pollution.
4. Mr Pradhan planned to install and plant trees to reduce pollution.

5. The match was held at the ground.

C. Write ‘T’ for true and ‘F’ for false statements.
1. Ashok was unaffected by the pollution.

2. The factory smoke did not bother any of the players.

3. Mr Pradhan was the chairman of the factory.
4. The boys decided not to practice due to the smoke.

5. The factory was shut down permanently.

D. Answer the following questions.
1. Describe the initial reaction of the boys to their victory.

2. What were the health effects of the factory smoke on the boys?

3. How did Ashok’s visit to the polyclinic help him?
4. What measures did Mr Pradhan agree to take for the match day?

5. How did the boys manage to practice despite the pollution?

E. Answer these questions with reference to the context.
(1) ‘‘Look! Ashok, see that smoke from the factory chimney,’’ cried Rahul.

1. Who is speaking in this extract?

2. What is the significance of the smoke mentioned?
3. How did the smoke affect the boys?

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