1. Read the passage and answer the questions A and B Kuakata, locally known as Sagar Kannya (Daughter of the Sea) is a rare scenic spot located on the southern-most tip of Bangladesh. It is 70 km from Patuakhali district headquarters and 320 km from Dhaka. An excellent combination of the picturesque natural beauty, sandy beaches, blue sky and the shimmering expanse of water of the Bay of Bengal and the evergreen forest makes Kuakata a much sought after tourist destination. The name Kuakata takes its origin from the story of a ‘Kua’-or well-dug on the seashore by the early Rakhaine settlers for collecting drinking water. The Rakhaines had landed on Kuakata coast after being expelled from Arakan by the Mughals. Kuakata is one of the unique spots which allow a visitor to watch both the sunrise and the sunset from the beach. That perhaps makes Kuakata one of the world’s most attractive beaches. Kuakata is truly a virgin beach and a sanctuary for migratory winter birds. Fishing boats plying in the Bay of Bengal with colorful sails, surfing waves and the lines of coconut trees add to the vibrant colours of Kuakata. The indigenous cultures of the Rakhaine community and hundred year old Buddhist temples indicate the age-old tradition and cultural heritage of this area. \\ \boxed{\mathbf{~A~}} Choose the correct answer from the alternatives. a. ‘Scenic spot’ refers to (i) a place having multiple scenes (ii) a place having a calm atmosphere (iii) a place of unparalleled natural beauty (iv) a place having untidy spots \\ b. The word 'shimmering' in the text could be best replaced by –--- (i) shivering (ii) shining (iii) significant (iv) glaring \\ c. The Rakhaines originally came from ----- (i) Patuakhali district (ii) Latachapli union (iii) Kuakata coast (iv) Arakan district \\ d. The best synonym of ‘vibrant’ is----- (i) thrilling (ii) colourful (iii) gorgeous (iv) brilliant \\ e. Kuakata is truly a virgin beach and a sanctuary for migratory winter bird’s – what does it imply? (i) Kuakata is a beach in its original pure condition and a rare abode for guest birds. (ii) Kuakata is a place of rare beauty and world’s longest beach. (iii) Kuakata is untouched by human habitation (iv) Kuakata is a natural habitat. \\ \boxed{\mathbf{~B~}} Answer the following questions. (a) What does the expression ‘a much sought after tourist destination’ mean? (b) Where does the name ‘Kuakata’ come from? (c) What makes Kuakata an attractive tourist spot? (d) Why would one visit Kuakata? (e) ‘Kuakata’ upholds an ancient tradition how?