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Lizard island is only 30km off the far North Queensland coast and 250km north of Cairns, the northern-most city in north-eastern Australia. The 1,012-hectare island is spectacularly rugged with vegetation ranging from grassland to rainforest and encompassing pandanus swamp, eucalypt woodland and mangroves. The most recent discoverers of this island were Sir Sydney Williams and another north Queensland businessmen, Mr. John Wilson, now a Brisbane share-broker. For several years from 1968, they camped on lizard island for annual fishing holidays and in 1974, after obtaining a Queensland government lease with other businessmen, built four cabins for guests. In the next step of development in 1978, they raised the number of bungalows to eight, then to fifteen in 1982, and in 1984, ultimately the complex was bought by the Queensland State Government Insurance office.
The island is consistently visited by those who seem to be quite carefull about their health. Each has all the facilities expected in such an elegant resort including well-stocked minibar. It is because of this that Australian Prime Ministers for a decade or so have taken heed, as they constantly retreat to this island to rest, relax and lick the wounds of office. Since this island attracts people from all over the world, most of the time it remains packed. One of the island resort's founders, Queensland aviation pioneer, Sir Sydney Williams, affirms that a sturdy Arab Sheikh once came ashore from a chartered luxury yacht and tried to book a suite for the night. When told the place was full he hastily produced a cheque book and offered to buy it.
Lizard island is only 30km off the far North Queensland coast and 250km north of Cairns, the northern-most city in north-eastern Australia. The 1,012-hectare island is spectacularly rugged with vegetation ranging from grassland to rainforest and encompassing pandanus swamp, eucalypt woodland and mangroves. The most recent discoverers of this island were Sir Sydney Williams and another north Queensland businessmen, Mr. John Wilson, now a Brisbane share-broker. For several years from 1968, they camped on lizard island for annual fishing holidays and in 1974, after obtaining a Queensland government lease with other businessmen, built four cabins for guests. In the next step of development in 1978, they raised the number of bungalows to eight, then to fifteen in 1982, and in 1984, ultimately the complex was bought by the Queensland State Government Insurance office.
The island is consistently visited by those who seem to be quite carefull about their health. Each has all the facilities expected in such an elegant resort including well-stocked minibar. It is because of this that Australian Prime Ministers for a decade or so have taken heed, as they constantly retreat to this island to rest, relax and lick the wounds of office. Since this island attracts people from all over the world, most of the time it remains packed. One of the island resort's founders, Queensland aviation pioneer, Sir Sydney Williams, affirms that a sturdy Arab Sheikh once came ashore from a chartered luxury yacht and tried to book a suite for the night. When told the place was full he hastily produced a cheque book and offered to buy it.
Question: 1
The Lizard island is situated nearest from:
The Lizard island is situated nearest from:
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- North Australia
- South Australia
- North Queensland coast
- Cairns
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The Correct Option is C
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The correct answer is (C): North Queensland coast
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Question: 2
Which of the following reasons prompted Arab Sheikh to buy the island?
Which of the following reasons prompted Arab Sheikh to buy the island?
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- He was impressed by the beauty of the island.
- He wanted to stay there for a night.
- He felt offended due to refusal of accommodation.
- He wanted to bring in further developments in the island.
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The Correct Option is C
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The correct answer is (C): He felt offended due to refusal of accommodation.
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Question: 3
Which of the following is not true in the context of the passage?
Which of the following is not true in the context of the passage?
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- Lizard island has come up as a big tourist resort.
- In the first step of development eight cabins were developed in the island.
- Lizard island has become a busy island.
- Lizard island is full of greenery.
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The Correct Option is B
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The correct answer is (B): In the first step of development eight cabins were developed in the island.
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Question: 4
What was the first and the foremost thing that stuck the discoverers for the development of the island?
What was the first and the foremost thing that stuck the discoverers for the development of the island?
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- To build four cabins for guests.
- To associate Government offices.
- To give a decorative look by growing vegetation.
- To seek lease permission from the government.
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The Correct Option is D
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The correct answer is (D): To seek lease permission from the government.
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Question: 5
Who amongst the following discovered the Lizard island?
Who amongst the following discovered the Lizard island?
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- John Wilson and a Brisbane share broker.
- Brisbane share broker and a Queensland aviation pioneer
- Sydney Williams and a Queensland aviation pioneer
- South Queensland businessman and John Wilson.
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The Correct Option is B
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The correct answer is (B): Brisbane share broker and a Queensland aviation pioneer.
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