Read the passage and answer the following questions. Kuakata, locally known as Sagar Kannya (Daughter of the Sea) is a rare scenic spot located on the southernmost tip of Bangladesh. Kuakata in Latachapli union under Kalapara Police Station of Patuakhali district is about 30 km in length a 6 km in breadth. 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 sea shore by the early Rakhaine settlers for collecting drinking water. The Rakhaines had landed on Kuakata coast after being expelled from Arakan by the Mughals. Following the first well, it became a tradition to dig wells in the neighborhood of Rakhaine homesteads for fresh water supply. 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. The long and wide beach at Kuakata has a typical natural setting. This sandy beach slopes gently into the Bay and bathing there is as pleasant as is swimming or diving. Kuakata is truly a virgin beach and a sanctuary for migratory winter birds. Fishing boats plying in the Bay of Bengal with colourful sails, surfing waves and the lines of coconut trees add to the vibrant colours of Kuakata. The indigenous culture of the Rakhaine community and hundred year old Buddhist Temples indicate the age-old tradition and cultural heritage of this area. Kuakata is also a holy land for the Hindus and Buddhists. Each year thousands of devotees come here to attend the festivals Rash Purnima and Maghi Purnima. On these two days, pilgrims take holy bath and enjoy going to the traditional fairs. \boxed{\mathbf{~1~}} Choose the correct answer from the alternatives: a. Where is the Kuakata located? i) in Khulna ii) in Barguna iii) in Barishal iv) in Patuakhali \\ b. What does the word 'known' in the passage refer to? i) common ii) obscure iii) familiar iv) rare \\ e. The Rakhaines were expelled by ------ i) distortion ii) repulsive iii) attractive iv) preversion \\ f. The Rakhaines originally came from------. i) Arakan district ii) Latachapli Union iii) Lusai iv) Laos \\ g. The word 'heritage' mentioned in the passage means------. i) usual ii) common iii) tradition iv) administration \\ h. The word 'indigenous' mentioned in the passage means--------. i) foreign ii) native iii) alien iv) akin \\ i. What does the word 'picturesque' in the passage refer to? i) ugly ii) vivid iii) attractive iv) typical \\ j. Kuakata is also a holy place for the------ i) Buddhists and Muslims ii) Aryans and Algerians iii) Hindus and Buddhists iv) Indians and Iranians