Reading Comprehension (Unseen) Passage Set - 19

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Reading Comprehension (Unseen) Passage Set - 19

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow :-

China's Chang'e : 4 lunar probe will carry a flowering plant, seeds of potato and arabidopsis and silkworm eggs to the moon. The plan is part of an experiment to transfer the earth's biosphere to the lifeless surface of the moon.The unmanned vehicle is expected to land on the far side of the moon later this year. Specially erected cameras will let scientists on the ground watch the seeds growing into plants. "We want to study the respiration of the seeds and the photosynthesis on the Moon," Said Liu Hanlong, chief director of the experiment and vice president of Chongqing University. "Why potato and arabidopsis"? Because the growth period of arabidopsis is short and convenient to observe. And potato could become a major source of food for future  space travellers," Said Liu. "Our experiment might help accumulate knowledge for building a lunar base and long-term residence on the Moon." China's goal is to create its own base on the moon along these established by the US. 

A) State whether the following sentences are True or  False.  Write 'T' for  the True  and  'F'  for  the  False.

i. China's Chang'e - 4 lunar probe is an unmanned vehicle. 

ii. The vehicle will land on moon later next year.

iii. Growth period of arabidopsis is short.

iv. China's goal is to create its own base on the moon. 

B) Answer each of the following questions in about 30 words.

i. What will China's lunar probe carry to the moon?

ii. What is the experiment that this initiative is part of ?

iii. What help is the experiment expected to offer?