Lesson 13 PROSE – SYANI Class 8 English

Reading Comprehension

A. Answer the following questions :

1. Look at the first advertisement. What has the prize been given for?

Ans. The prize is given to the winners of the ‘Jago Grahak Jago quiz.

2. What is the ISI mark used for?

Ans.ISI mark is given to confirm the standard quality of the product.

3. Why should we buy packaged spice?

Ans. We should always purchase packaged spice because loose spice may contain synthetic colours and additives that could be harmful to our health.

4. How can you know that the gold you buy- ing is pure ?

Ans. We can know that the gold we are buying is pure by making sure that we buy BIS hallmark jewellery only. s.

5. What punishment is given to the manufacturer, who uses a fake ISI mark?

Ans. If a manufacturer uses a fake ISI mark he can be given the following punishments.

6. Why is the slogan ‘Jago Grahak Jago’ used ?

Ans. Jago Grahak Jago’s slogan is used to make consumers aware.

7. What are the benefits of purchasing ISI marks (items) ?

Ans. ISI mark is awarded by a government agency. It is given only to quality products. The advantage of purchasing ISI mark (items) is that we get original and good quality things only.