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  PARAKH SARVEKSHAN CLASS- VI PRACTICE SET- II 📘 Section A – Language (Q. No. 1–10) Read the passage carefully and answer the questions: Centuries ago, sailors depended on the wind and stars to travel across oceans. They often faced storms and dangerous waves, yet they continued their journeys. Today, technology has changed travel — ships use engines, GPS, and weather forecasts. Still, the courage of those early sailors inspires us to explore the unknown. What did sailors use to travel across oceans? Maps and compasses Wind and stars Engines and GPS Satellites What challenge did sailors face? Lack of food Dangerous storms and waves No stars in the sky Broken ships What does the passage suggest about early sailors? They were afraid of storms. They were courageous explorers. They never traveled far. They only used technology. Fill in the blank: The sailors ___ their journeys despite storms. continue continued continuing continues Opposite of “Co...

  The Life Cycle of a Butterfly A butterfly’s life unfolds through four distinct stages: egg , larva (caterpillar), pupa ( chrysalis ), and adult . Each stage serves a unique purpose in growth and survival. The journey begins when a female lays tiny eggs on a host plant chosen for its suitability as food for emerging larvae. When eggs hatch, voracious caterpillars emerge and focus almost entirely on eating; their rapid growth requires frequent molting as their exoskeletons become too tight. This feeding stage accumulates energy reserves that will fuel metamorphosis . After reaching a species-specific size, the caterpillar finds a sheltered spot and transforms into a pupa. Inside the chrysalis, tissues reorganize dramatically: larval structures break down while adult features—wings, antennae , and reproductive organs—form. This remarkable reconfiguration, called metamorphosis, can take days to weeks depending on species and environmental conditions. When development completes...