8th Class English Comprehension (Prose and Poetry) Question Bank Reading Comprehension

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    Read all the following passages carefully and answer their related questions by choosing correct options.
    Government is taking seriously the issue of road safety and is committed to reducing the number of people killed in accidents. Forums are being conducted regularly to bring law-makers, law enforcement officers and road users together to discuss ways to tackle the rise in road accidents. Everyone agrees that more needs to be done on road safety in its determination to curb the rate of road accidents in the country. The Government, with the cooperation of relevant agencies, is making serious efforts to instil proper road culture in children, young adults and the public in general. There are approximately 14 million cars on the road with the figure on the rise and the traffic police have been taking a tough stance on traffic offenders. Statistics reveal that traffic-light-related offences are on the rise, especially in the urban areas. The traffic police, however, have taken a tough stance against traffic light defaulters by slapping hefty fines and 'awarding' demerit points to the offenders. Typical reasons cited for jumping traffic lights include rushing to an urgent appointment or even worse to be completely oblivious of the changing of the lights.
    The Government attempts to reduce road accidents in the country through all of the following methods except that

    A) Govt. is bringing all concerned together for discussion.

    B) It is taking steps to ensure that the public has road culture.

    C) It is committed to reducing the no. of fatal accidents.

    D) It is taking stock of the people killed in road accidents.

    Correct Answer: D

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