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 and 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 allows 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.

Choose the correct answer from the alternatives:

a. What does the word 'rare' mentioned in the passage refer to?

i) common

ii) trifle

iii) general

iv) uncommon

b. What is the verb form of 'beauty' mentioned in the passage?

i) beautiful

ii) beautifully

iii) beautify

iv) beautification

c. The word 'indigenous' in the passage means—

i) alien

ii) native

iii) foreign

iv) akin

d. The synonym of 'perhaps' is

i) frankly

ii) unlikely

iii) probably

iv) truly

e. Kuakata is a holy land for -----.

i) the Buddhists

ii) the RAkhaine

iii) the Hindus

iv) both the Hindus and Buddhists

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f. The Rakhaines originally came from-

i) Arakan district

ii) Kuakata coast

iii) Latachapli union

iv) Patuakhali district

$\\$ g. What does the word 'origin' in the passage refer to?

i) end

ii) source

iii) outlet

iv) introduction

h. The word 'unique' mentioned in the passage is a/an-----.

i) verb

ii) adverb

iii) outlet

iv) noun

i. The word 'holy' mentioned in the passage means-

i) open

ii) shrine

iii) free

iv) pure

j. When, according to the passage, did the Rakhaines settle down on Kuakata coast?

i) When they were invited by the Mughals

ii) When they were expelled from their country by the Mughals

iii) When they found the land suitable for living

iv) When the Mughals came to Arakans