OTHELLO XI MCQ

🟦 A. SOURCE, AUTHOR, YEAR & GENRE

1. Who wrote Othello?

(a) John Milton

(b) William Shakespeare

(c) Geoffrey Chaucer

(d) Christopher Marlowe

2. What is the full title of the play?

(a) Othello, the Venetian General

(b) The Moor of Cyprus

(c) The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice

(d) The Tragedy of Desdemona

3. Shakespeare's main source for Othello was—

(a) The Decameron

(b) Un Capitano Moro

(c) The Canterbury Tales

(d) The Faerie Queene

4. Who wrote Un Capitano Moro?

(a) Cinthio

(b) Dante

(c) Petrarch

(d) Boccaccio

5. Un Capitano Moro means—

(a) The Venetian Soldier

(b) The Moorish Captain

(c) The Turkish General

(d) The African Prince

6. Cinthio's story appeared in—

(a) Hecatommithi

(b) Paradise Lost

(c) The Faerie Queene

(d) Utopia

7. Othello was probably written around—

(a) 1590–1591

(b) 1603–1604

(c) 1615–1616

(d) 1622–1623

8. The first performance of Othello took place in—

(a) 1599

(b) 1601

(c) 1604

(d) 1623

9. Othello was first published in—

(a) 1604

(b) 1610

(c) 1622

(d) 1628

10. Othello is primarily a—

(a) comedy

(b) history play

(c) tragedy

(d) romance

🟩 B. SETTING & PLOT

11. Which two places are the principal settings of Othello?

(a) London and Paris

(b) Venice and Cyprus

(c) Rome and Athens

(d) Cyprus and England

12. Venice mainly represents—

(a) disorder and violence

(b) civilisation, law and order

(c) wilderness

(d) supernatural power

13. Cyprus mainly represents—

(a) peace and civilisation

(b) isolation and psychological conflict

(c) political stability

(d) education

14. Who was Desdemona's father?

(a) Montano

(b) Brabantio

(c) Cassio

(d) Iago

15. Brabantio was a wealthy—

(a) soldier

(b) merchant

(c) Senator

(d) sailor

16. Desdemona was attracted to Othello mainly because of his—

(a) wealth

(b) political power

(c) stories, courage and character

(d) physical appearance

17. Othello was promoted to the rank of General because of his—

(a) wealth

(b) heroic military achievements

(c) family background

(d) political connections

18. Why did Brabantio accuse Othello?

(a) Othello stole his money.

(b) Othello defeated him in battle.

(c) He believed Othello had used witchcraft to win Desdemona.

(d) Othello insulted the Senate.

19. Who confirmed Othello's account of his marriage before the Senate?

(a) Emilia

(b) Desdemona

(c) Cassio

(d) Iago

20. Why did Othello and Desdemona go to Cyprus?

(a) To escape from Cassio

(b) To participate in military affairs

(c) To visit Emilia

(d) To find a new home

🟨 C. OTHELLO & DESDEMONA

21. Othello is best described as the—

(a) comic hero

(b) tragic hero

(c) villain

(d) narrator

22. Othello was a—

(a) Florentine merchant

(b) Venetian Senator

(c) Moorish General

(d) Turkish prince

23. Othello's most important tragic weakness is associated with—

(a) greed

(b) jealousy and poor judgment

(c) laziness

(d) ambition for wealth

24. Initially, Othello was—

(a) naturally jealous

(b) free from jealousy

(c) suspicious of Desdemona

(d) hostile to Cassio

25. Othello's love for Desdemona was initially—

(a) false

(b) politically motivated

(c) genuine and deep

(d) based on wealth

26. Desdemona values a man's ______ more than his appearance.

(a) wealth

(b) heart

(c) complexion

(d) position

27. Desdemona is primarily presented as—

(a) cunning and ambitious

(b) innocent and faithful

(c) cruel and selfish

(d) jealous and revengeful

28. Desdemona married Othello—

(a) under her father's command

(b) because of political pressure

(c) by her own choice

(d) because Iago forced her

29. Desdemona's attempts to help Cassio ultimately—

(a) save Othello

(b) destroy Iago

(c) become part of Iago's false evidence

(d) prevent the Turkish attack

30. Desdemona remains ______ until her death.

(a) dishonest

(b) unfaithful

(c) innocent and faithful

(d) revengeful

🟥 D. IAGO, CASSIO & EMILIA

31. Who is the principal villain of Othello?

(a) Cassio

(b) Brabantio

(c) Iago

(d) Montano

32. Iago was angry with Othello mainly because Othello—

(a) insulted Emilia

(b) promoted Cassio instead of him

(c) sent him to Cyprus

(d) rejected his friendship

33. Iago also falsely suspected that Othello was attracted to—

(a) Desdemona

(b) Bianca

(c) Emilia

(d) Brabantio

34. Iago's greatest psychological weapon is—

(a) love

(b) jealousy

(c) money

(d) military power

35. Iago is particularly skilled at—

(a) poetry

(b) human psychology and manipulation

(c) medicine

(d) diplomacy

36. Cassio was a—

(a) Venetian Senator

(b) young Florentine soldier

(c) Turkish soldier

(d) Moorish prince

37. Othello promoted Cassio to the rank of—

(a) General

(b) Captain

(c) Lieutenant

(d) Senator

38. Cassio is particularly associated with the theme of—

(a) wealth

(b) reputation

(c) witchcraft

(d) patriotism

39. Who says, “Reputation, reputation, reputation!”?

(a) Othello

(b) Iago

(c) Cassio

(d) Brabantio

40. Emilia is the wife of—

(a) Othello

(b) Cassio

(c) Iago

(d) Montano

41. Emilia eventually helps to reveal—

(a) Cassio's guilt

(b) Desdemona's betrayal

(c) Iago's deception

(d) Brabantio's crime

42. Emilia is best associated with—

(a) deception

(b) truth

(c) jealousy

(d) military power

🟪 E. HANDKERCHIEF & IMPORTANT EVENTS

43. The handkerchief was—

(a) Cassio's first gift to Desdemona

(b) Othello's first gift to Desdemona

(c) Iago's gift to Emilia

(d) Brabantio's gift to Othello

44. Who took Desdemona's handkerchief?

(a) Emilia

(b) Cassio

(c) Iago

(d) Bianca

45. Why did Emilia take the handkerchief?

(a) To sell it

(b) To give it to Cassio

(c) To satisfy Iago and help his scheme

(d) To return it to Brabantio

46. Iago used the handkerchief as—

(a) a love token

(b) false evidence against Desdemona

(c) a military symbol

(d) a wedding invitation

47. Othello believed that Cassio had—

(a) stolen his sword

(b) received Desdemona's handkerchief

(c) betrayed Venice

(d) joined the Turks

48. The handkerchief primarily symbolises—

(a) wealth only

(b) love, trust and false evidence

(c) military victory

(d) political authority

49. Iago's remark “I like not that” is intended to—

(a) praise Cassio

(b) create suspicion in Othello's mind

(c) defend Desdemona

(d) warn Cassio

50. Othello initially says he needs ______ before believing Desdemona is dishonest.

(a) money

(b) advice

(c) proof

(d) permission

🟧 F. THEMES, SYMBOLS & IMPORTANT WORDS

51. The central theme of Othello is—

(a) adventure

(b) jealousy

(c) education

(d) political reform

52. Which theme contrasts what appears to be true with what is actually true?

(a) Appearance vs Reality

(b) Nature vs Science

(c) Youth vs Age

(d) War vs Peace

53. Iago appears to be—

(a) dishonest to everyone

(b) honest and trustworthy

(c) weak and frightened

(d) foolish

54. In reality, Iago is—

(a) loyal

(b) compassionate

(c) deceitful and manipulative

(d) innocent

55. “Woo” means—

(a) punish

(b) court or seek someone's love

(c) deceive

(d) fight

56. “Valiant” means—

(a) cowardly

(b) brave

(c) dishonest

(d) wealthy

57. “Tempest” means—

(a) gentle breeze

(b) violent storm

(c) sunshine

(d) snowfall

58. “Insinuate” means—

(a) openly declare

(b) suggest indirectly

(c) completely deny

(d) carefully investigate

59. “Stifled” in the context of Desdemona's death means—

(a) comforted

(b) suffocated

(c) awakened

(d) rescued

60. Which sequence best represents Othello's tragic journey?

(a) Jealousy → Love → Trust → Peace

(b) Love → Trust → Suspicion → Jealousy → Murder → Suicide

(c) War → Victory → Wealth → Marriage

(d) Anger → Friendship → Comedy → Victory

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The Model Millionaire – Oscar Wilde (WBCHSE Class XI)

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1. Oscar Wilde is the author of The Model Millionaire.
2. Hughie Erskine is the hero (protagonist) of the story.
3. Hughie is handsome but poor.
4. Hughie lacks the ability to earn money.
5. Hughie's father left him a cavalry sword.
6. Hughie's father also left him A History of the Peninsular War in fifteen volumes.
7. Hughie receives £200 a year from his old aunt.
8. Hughie unsuccessfully tried the Stock Exchange.
9. Hughie also worked briefly as a tea merchant.
10. Hughie later tried selling dry sherry.
11. Hughie finally became an unemployed young man.
12. Hughie was in love with Laura Merton.
13. Laura Merton was the daughter of Colonel Merton.
14. Colonel Merton had served in India.
15. Colonel Merton demanded £10,000 before allowing Hughie to marry Laura.
16. Hughie's best friend was Alan Trevor.
17. Alan Trevor was a famous painter and artist.
18. Alan Trevor admired Hughie for his good looks and cheerful nature.
19. Hughie had free access to Alan Trevor's studio.
20. Alan Trevor was painting a life-size portrait of a beggar.
21. The beggar looked old, weak, and miserable.
22. Hughie felt deep sympathy for the old beggar.
23. A model received one shilling an hour for posing.
24. Alan Trevor earned 2,000 guineas for the painting.
25. Painters, poets, and physicians were traditionally paid in guineas.
26. Hughie believed the model deserved a percentage of the payment.
27. Hughie had only one sovereign and a few coppers in his pocket.
28. Hughie donated his sovereign to the old beggar.
29. The beggar thanked Hughie with a faint smile.
30. Laura lovingly scolded Hughie for his generosity.
31. Hughie met Alan Trevor later at the Palette Club.
32. Trevor told Hughie that the old model admired him.
33. Hughie even wanted to give the beggar his old clothes.
34. Alan Trevor considered the beggar's rags picturesque.
35. Trevor said, "An artist's heart is his head."
36. Trevor believed an artist should represent life, not reform it.
37. Trevor revealed that the beggar was Baron Hausberg.
38. Baron Hausberg was one of the richest men in Europe.
39. Hausberg owned houses in every capital city.
40. Baron Hausberg had hired Trevor to paint him as a beggar.
41. Hughie was shocked and embarrassed after learning the truth.
42. Trevor laughed because Hughie had given money to a millionaire.
43. Hughie feared Baron Hausberg would think him a fool.
44. Trevor praised Hughie's philanthropic spirit.
45. The next morning Monsieur Gustave Naudin visited Hughie.
46. Naudin came as Baron Hausberg's messenger.
47. Hughie first thought the visitor had come for an apology.
48. The envelope contained a cheque for £10,000.
49. The cheque was marked "A wedding present... from an old beggar."
50. The story ends with Alan Trevor's famous remark: "Model millionaires are rarer still."

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30 MCQ FIGURE OF SPEECH 

1. "The clouds danced across the sky." A. Simile B. Personification C. Hyperbole D. Irony 

2. "Her smile was as bright as the sun." A. Metaphor B. Simile C. Symbolism D. Imagery                    ©BIJAN SIR©

3. "Books are our best friends." A. Metaphor B. Simile C. Apostrophe D. Irony 

4. "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers." A. Repetition B. Alliteration C. Onomatopoeia D. Hyperbole 

5. "I waited forever for the bus." A. Irony B. Hyperbole C. Imagery D. Symbolism 

6. "The alarm screamed at six." A. Personification B. Metaphor C. Simile D. Irony                    ©BIJAN SIR©

7. "The old man is a   walking encyclopedia." A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Oxymoron D. Symbolism 

8. "Bang! The balloon burst." A. Imagery B. Onomatopoeia C. Hyperbole D. Repetition 

9. "Open secret" A. Irony B. Oxymoron C. Simile D. Apostrophe        

10. "O Time, heal my wounds!" A. Apostrophe B. Personification C. Hyperbole D. Symbolism 

11. "The white flag was raised." A. Imagery B. Symbolism C. Simile D. Irony 

12. "Splash! The child jumped into the pond." A. Onomatopoeia B. Metaphor C. Hyperbole D. Simile 

13. "He ran and ran and ran." A. Repetition B. Alliteration C. Hyperbole D. Imagery                  ©BIJAN SIR©

14. Every day, 

The sun smiles on us. The sentence continues to the next line. A. Anaphora B. Enjambment C. Irony D. Symbolism 

15. I dream of peace. 

I dream of hope. 

I dream of freedom. A. Repetition B. Anaphora C. Apostrophe D. Imagery 

16. "The sweet fragrance of roses filled the air." A. Hyperbole B. Imagery C. Irony D. Symbolism  ©BIJAN SIR©

17. "The school was closed because of heavy rain, yet the weather was perfectly sunny." A. Irony B. Simile C. Metaphor D. Symbolism 

18. "The pen is mightier than the sword." A. Symbolism B. Metaphor C. Hyperbole D. Personification 

19. "The stars winked at me." A. Personification B. Simile C. Irony D. Oxymoron 

20. "Tiny drops trickled down." A. Hyperbole B. Alliteration C. Apostrophe D. Symbolism 

21. "The classroom was a zoo." A. Metaphor B. Simile C. Hyperbole D. Irony                         ©BIJAN SIR©

22. "This bag weighs a ton." A. Hyperbole B. Simile C. Imagery D. Apostrophe 

23. "The roaring river rushed ahead." A. Alliteration B. Imagery C. Both A and B D. Irony 

24. "The leaves whispered secrets." A. Personification B. Metaphor C. Simile D. Oxymoron 

25. "The child cried, 'O Moon, come closer!'" A. Apostrophe B. Symbolism C. Irony D. Repetition 

26. "The silence was deafening." A. Paradox B. Oxymoron C. Hyperbole D. Simile 

27. "The more we learn, the less we know." A. Hyperbole B. Paradox C. Simile D. Symbolism       ©BIJAN SIR©

 

 

 

 

 

The Bangle Sellers (1–10)

1."Rainbow-tinted circles of light" is an example of—
A. Simile   B. Metaphor
C. Personification   D. Oxymoron

2."Silver and blue as the mountain mist" contains—
A. Metaphor  B. Simile
C. Hyperbole  D. Irony

3."Sunlit corn" is an example of—
A. Visual Imagery  B. Irony
C. Apostrophe  D. Pun

4."Limpid glory of new-born leaves" mainly appeals to—                  ©BIJAN SIR©
A. Visual Imagery  B. Auditory Imagery
C. Tactile Imagery  D. Olfactory Imagery

5."Flushed like the buds" contains—
A. Simile B. Metaphor
C. Alliteration  D. Euphemism

6."Fields of sunlit corn" is mainly—
A. Visual Imagery B. Personification
C. Hyperbole  D. Symbolism only

7.Bangles in the poem primarily function as—  A. Symbolism  B. Irony  C. Pun
D. Satire

8."Bride's fair happiness" mainly represents— A. Symbolism  B. Metonymy
C. Synecdoche  D. Euphemism

9.Repetition of the word "Some" is an example of—                             ©BIJAN SIR©
A. Anaphora B. Irony
C. Litotes  D. Pun

10.The poem predominantly uses—
A. Symbolism and Imagery
B. Satire and Irony
C. Euphemism and Pun
D. Paradox and Oxymoron

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Composed Upon Westminster Bridge (11–20)

11."This City now doth, like a garment, wear" is—
A. Simile B. Metaphor
C. Personification  D. Hyperbole

12."Never did sun more beautifully steep" contains—
A. Hyperbole  B. Pun
C. Irony  D. Euphemism        ©BIJAN SIR©

13."The river glideth at his own sweet will" is—
A. Personification  B. Simile
C. Oxymoron  D. Apostrophe

14."The very houses seem asleep" is—
A. Personification  B. Hyperbole
C. Symbolism  D. Metonymy

15."Silent, bare" is an example of—
A. Epithet  B. Pun  C. Irony

D. Euphemism

16."Dear God!" is an example of—
A. Apostrophe  B. Simile
C. Hyperbole  D. Metaphor

17.The description of London mainly creates—
A. Visual Imagery B. Gustatory Imagery
C. Tactile Imagery D. Olfactory Imagery

18."Earth has not anything to show more fair" is—
A. Hyperbole B. Litotes          ©BIJAN SIR©
C. Oxymoron  D. Pun

19.The calmness of the city is emphasized through—
A. Personification  B. Simile 

C. Irony   D. Euphemism

20.The dominant rhetorical device in the poem is—
A. Personification with Imagery
B. Satire  C. Pun  D. Paradox

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The Second Coming (21–30)

21."Turning and turning in the widening gyre" contains—
A. Repetition  B. Pun  C. Irony
D. Euphemism                 ©BIJAN SIR©

22."The falcon cannot hear the falconer" is primarily—
A. Symbolism B. Hyperbole C. Simile
D. Litotes

23."Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold" is an example of—
A. Metaphor B. Irony C. Euphemism
D. Apostrophe

24."Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world" contains—
A. Hyperbole  B. Pun  C. Oxymoron
D. Simile

25."The blood-dimmed tide is loosed" is mainly—
A. Metaphor B. Pun  C. Litotes

D. Euphemism

26."The ceremony of innocence is drowned" is—
A. Metaphor B. Simile  C. Hyperbole
D. Personification

27."A shape with lion body and the head of a man" is an example of—         ©BIJAN SIR©
A. Symbolism  B. Irony  C. Pun
D. Euphemism

28."Blank and pitiless as the sun" contains—
A. Simile  B. Metaphor
C. Oxymoron  D. Personification

29."What rough beast..." is an example of—
A. Rhetorical Question  B. Pun
C. Euphemism  D. Irony

30.The dominant rhetorical technique in The Second Coming is—
A. Symbolism and Apocalyptic Imagery
B. Satire and Humour             ©BIJAN SIR©
C. Pun and Euphemism    D. Comic Irony

T. L. A. T MCQ Ix BIJAN SIR

1. Why was Tom unhappy at the beginning of the story?

A) He had a fever

B) He had lost his book

C) He had a toothache

D) He had failed in the examination

2. Who first came to see Tom when he was in bed?

A) Sid

B) Mary

C) Aunt Polly

D) Joe Harper

3. What did Tom do to attract Aunt Polly's attention?

A) He shouted loudly

B) He cried silently

C) He groaned loudly

D) He sang a song

4. What did Tom initially complain about?

A) Headache

B) Stomachache

C) Earache

D) Toothache

5. Which tooth was troubling Tom?

A) A firm tooth

B) A broken tooth

C) A loose tooth

D) A false tooth

6. Who discovered that Tom's tooth was already loose?

A) Sid

B) Mary

C) Aunt Polly

D) Joe Harper

7. What did Aunt Polly use to pull out Tom's tooth?

A) A thread

B) A knife

C) A pin

D) A pair of scissors

8. Where did Aunt Polly tie the other end of the thread?

A) To a table

B) To the bedpost

C) To a burning piece of wood

D) To the window

9. What happened when the burning wood came near Tom's face?

A) He fainted

B) He jumped away

C) He laughed

D) He cried loudly

10. What happened to Tom's tooth when he jumped?

A) It broke

B) It remained in place

C) It fell out

D) It became stronger

11. How did Tom feel after losing the tooth?

A) Sad

B) Angry

C) Proud and happy

D) Frightened

12. What new skill did Tom discover after losing the tooth?

A) He could whistle through the gap.

B) He could sing better.

C) He could speak French.

D) He could shout loudly.

13. What did Tom do with his new talent?

A) He hid at home.

B) He went out to show his friends.

C) He visited his teacher.

D) He went to sleep.

14. The lesson "Tom Loses a Tooth" is taken from which famous novel?

A) Oliver Twist

B) David Copperfield

C) The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

D) Treasure Island

15. Who wrote "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer"?

A) Charles Dickens

B) Mark Twain

C) R. K. Narayan

D) William Shakespeare

16. What kind of boy is Tom according to the story?

A) Serious and silent

B) Clever and mischievous

C) Lazy and rude

D) Timid and weak

17. Who was sleeping beside Tom?

A) Joe Harper

B) Huck Finn

C) Sid

D) Ben Rogers

18. Why did Tom make loud noises during the night?

A) He wanted water.

B) He wanted medicine.

C) He wanted attention and sympathy.

D) He wanted to go outside.

19. Which word best describes Aunt Polly?

A) Cruel

B) Caring

C) Careless

D) Selfish

20. What is the main theme of the story?

A) War and peace

B) Adventure at sea

C) Childhood mischief and humour

D) Friendship and sacrifice

AMARNATH CLASS TEST XI

Amarnath. MCQ test of 50 marks

The story ‘Amarnath’ is written by –

(A) Swami Vivekananda

(B) Nayantara Sehgal

(C) Sister Nivedita

(D) William Wordsworth

The story ‘Amarnath’ has been taken from –

(A) The master as I saw him

(B) Wings of fire

(C) Amarnath

(D) Figure of speech

Swamiji’s announcement of visiting Amarnath came in the course of –

(A) Lunch

(B) Breakfast

(C) An open-air meal

(D) Dinner

On his visit to Amarnath, the Swami would take his –

(A) Daughter

(B) Sister

(C) Son

(D) Niece

Swami and his followers took their meal at Achhabal –

(A) In a field

(B) On the way

(C) At Amarnath

(D) In Mogul Gardens

Mogul Gardens is situated at –

(A) Punjab

(B) Aharal

(C) Achhabal

(D) Pahlgam

‘…. And take his daughter with him’ – here ‘daughter’ refers to –

(A) Mother Kali

(B) Sister Nivedita

(C) Mother Teresa

(D) Nayantara Sehgal

From Achhabal they returned to –

(A) Islamabad

(B) Amarnath

(C) Kalimpong

(D) Pawan

In Islamabad, Swami along with his followers stayed in a –

(A) Camp

(B) House

(C) Hotel

(D) Boat

‘Everywhere we saw the March of gathering hosts’ – here ‘hosts’ refers to –

(A) Followers

(B) Boat men

(C) Officers

(D) Pilgrims

The number of people assembled in a field was –

(A) Two thousand

(B) Two or three thousand

(C) Three thousand

(D) Four thousand

The people placed their camp in a –

(A) Field

(B) Big hall

(C) Garden

(D) Seaside

The people departed the camp in or at –

(A) Evening

(B) Dawn

(C) Night

(D) Afternoon

The pilgrims carried with them –

(A) A stick

(B) Money

(C) A bazaar

(D) Clothings

A broad Street runs through the middle of one part of the –

(A) Valley

(B) Town

(C) Field

(D) Camp

In the bazaar a person could buy –

(A) Fruits and biscuits

(B) Rice and dahls

(C) Milk, dahls, dried fruits and rice

(D) Only fruits

The tent of the Tehsildar was situated –

(A) Beside the campfire

(B) Beside the bazaar

(C) Beside a holy temple

(D) Between the tents of Swamiji and Sister Nivedita

The tents of the monks were –

(A) Yellow-coloured

(B) Green-coloured

(C) Gerrua-coloured

(D) White-coloured

The tents of the monks were like –

(A) Small umbrella

(B) Small palace

(C) Small house

(D) Big umbrella

‘Even foreigners, they urged, were men’ – here ‘they’ refers to –

(A) Swamiji’s friend

(B) Swamiji’s followers

(C) The monks

(D) Mohammedans

After leaving Islamabad, they camped at/in –

(A) Punjab

(B) Pawan

(C) Amarnath

(D) Pahlgam

Pawan was famous for its –

(A) Holy springs

(B) Hills

(C) Sea

(D) Various kinds of trees

‘It was a beautiful little ravine floored ….’ – here ‘it’ refers to –

(A) Islamabad

(B) Achhabal

(C) Pahlgam

(D) Pawan

The slopes of Pahlgam was covered with –

(A) Oak trees

(B) Deodar trees

(C) River

(D) Pine trees

The pilgrims saw the last human dwellings in/at –

(A) Islamabad

(B) Pahlgam

(C) Achhabal

(D) Pawan

The final march towards Amarnath started from –

(A) Pahlgam

(B) Islamabad

(C) Pawan

(D) The sandy islands

The number of pilgrims who finally moved towards Amarnath was –

(A) Five thousand

(B) Three thousand

(C) Two or three thousand

(D) Four thousand

On the first day the pilgrims camped in a –

(A) Seaside

(B) Riverside

(C) Valley

(D) Pine-wood

On the second day the pilgrims crossed a –

(A) Snow-line

(B) River

(C) Sea

(D) Mountain

On the third day the pilgrims moved to –

(A) Juniper field

(B) Pine-wood

(C) Greater heights

(D) Frozen river

The servants searched for –

(A) Snow

(B) Juniper

(C) River

(D) Water

The great ice-lingam situated in a niche of the cave is untouched by the –

(A) Sunlight

(B) Human beings

(C) Birds

(D) Animal

In succession Swamiji bathed in the –

(A) Five streams

(B) Four streams

(C) Three streams

(D) Two streams

Swamiji said that he received the gift of Amar from –

(A) Lord Krishna

(B) Lord Siva

(C) Devi Durga

(D) Kali

The pilgrimage to Amarnath culminates on the auspicious day of –

(A) Rakhibandhan

(B) Diwali

(C) Independence

(D) Holi

The colours of the threads which were tied on the wrist were –

(A) White and yellow

(B) Red and green

(C) White and pink

(D) Red and yellow

The Amarnath cave was first discovered –

(A) On a summer day

(B) On a rainy day

(C) On a day of spring

(D) On a winter day

The shepherds were in search of –

(A) Fountain water

(B) Wood

(C) Deer

(D) Flocks

To Swami, the cave of Amarnath exposed the secret of –

(A) Kailas

(B) The Mountain Everest

(C) Himalaya

(D) Ice-lingam

Swami announced that he would travel to Amarnath with –

(A) His co-monks

(B) Some common men

(C) Pilgrims

(D) Religious persons

Kashmir seemed, in those days, to be full of –

(A) Tourists

(B) Pilgrims

(C) Monks

(D) Terrorists

Swami mentioned that they were having a conversation about –

(A) Ramakrishna

(B) Goddess Kali

(C) Siva

(D) Himself

Pahlgam was a village of –

(A) Poor people

(B) Rich people

(C) Religious people

(D) The Shepherds

The cave of Amarnath was situated in/on –

(A) The boulder-strewn gorge

(B) The valley

(C) The top of the hill

(D) The plain land

Kashmir was full of pilgrims –

(A) During those weeks

(B) During the whole week

(C) During Shivaratri

(D) During those months

What boon did Swami get from Siva?

(A) Amar

(B) Akshay

(C) Dhan

(D) Gyana

The cavern had revealed itself to Swami as the secret of –

(A) The cave

(B) Kailas

(C) White lingam

(D) Siva

The overhead fluttering was made by the –

(A) Parrots

(B) Sparrows

(C) Pigeons

(D) Doves

‘Here, at least, let him practice a narrow orthodoxy’ – here ‘him’ refers to –

(A) Swamiji

(B) The monk

(C) The narrator

(D) Jesus Christ

Inside the cave the swarming noise was made by the –

(A) Bees

(B) Birds

(C) Monks

(D) Pilgrim-crowd

💺💺 How to get 3 out of 3 : MADHYAMIK GRAMMAR R8 FORM OF VERBS 💺💺. BIJAN SIR (M.A,B.ED)

                    💺💺 How to get 3 out of 3 : MADHYAMIK  GRAMMAR R8 FORM OF VERBS 💺💺.    BIJAN SIR (M.A,B.ED)

🤙🔋Rule 1👊

Every day, Daily, Usually, Often, Always🪔 Simple Present 🪔He goes (go) to school daily.

Now, At this moment 🪔Present Continuous 🪔He is playing (play) now.

Just, Just now, Already, Recently 🪔Present Perfect🪔 I have finished (finish) the task just now.

Yesterday, Ago, Last [night/year/week] 🪔Simple Past 🪔I met (meet) him yesterday.

Next, Tomorrow, Soon 🪔Simple Future🪔 I shall/will go (go) tomorrow.

🤙🔋 2. 👊Essential Rules for Quick Solving

🔗Subject-Verb Agreement: If the subject is 3rd Person Singular (He, She, It, a name) and the tense is Simple Present, the verb must take an 's' or 'es'.  

Example: The sun rises (rise) in the east.  

🔗Modal Auxiliary Verbs: After can, could, may, might, shall, should, will, would, must, the verb is always in its base form (V1). No 's/es' or '-ing' is added.

Example: You must obey (obey) the rules.

🔗The "To" Rule:

If you see "to" followed by a verb (infinitive), use the base form: I want to play.

🔗If you see phrases like "with a view to", "look forward to", or "get used to", add -ing to the verb.  

Example: He went there with a view to learning (learn) English.

🔗Passive Voice: If the subject is not the "doer" (e.g., "The work..."), use be + past participle (V3).

Example: The book was written (write) by him.

       🔋🤙👊  3. Smart Strategy for Exam Day

👊Read the full passage: Before filling in any blanks, read the entire paragraph once. Often, the passage is written entirely in the past tense or present tense; understanding the context helps you avoid errors.

👊Identify the "Doer": Always ask yourself: "Is the subject doing the action, or is the action being done to the subject?" This simple check will save you from common voice-related mistakes.

👊Use Options Wisely: If the question provides options (a), (b), and (c), eliminate the ones that are grammatically impossible (e.g., a singular subject with a plural verb) first.

                                 💥Quick Memory Trick: "ONU ARE DOGS"💥. BIJAN SIR (M.A,B.ED) 💺

🤔Remember this Simple Present Tense clues:🤔

Often, Normally, Usually, Always, Regularly, Everyday, Daily, Occasionally, Generally, Sometimes.

If you see any of these in a sentence, use the base form (with 's/es' for 3rd person singular).🎏🎏

XI-1ST SEM--- AMARNATH GIST

 

Summary of Amarnath by Sister Nivedita in English

                                               BIJAN SIR

This story, written by Sister Nivedita, is about a spiritual journey to the Amarnath Cave in Kashmir, led by a person called the Swami. The Amarnath Cave is a holy place for Hindus where they worship Lord Shiva. The story describes the Swami’s pilgrimage with a group of people, including the narrator’s experience as they travel through beautiful landscapes to reach the sacred cave.

                                                                                                Starting the Journey

The story begins at a picnic in the Mogul Gardens at Achhabal, where the Swami suddenly decides to join the pilgrimage to Amarnath and take his daughter along. Everyone in the group is excited for the daughter, who gets this special chance. The State officer in charge of the pilgrimage helps them prepare for the trip.

                                                                                              The Pilgrimage Begins

The group leaves Achhabal and returns to Islamabad (a place in Kashmir, not the city in Pakistan) to get ready. During this time, Kashmir is full of pilgrims heading to Amarnath. The pilgrims are very organized. They set up camps in fields, cook food, and leave early in the morning without leaving any mess, except for some ashes from their fires. Their camps are like small towns with shops selling things like dried fruits, milk, and rice. The Swami’s tent, along with the narrator’s and the Tehsildar’s (a local official), is placed near a good spot for campfires, making it a social hub where people gather.

                                                                                                    Meeting Monks

There are many monks (sadhus) in the pilgrimage, living in small tents. The Swami is very popular among them because he is wise and kind. The monks often visit his tent to talk about Lord Shiva, a Hindu god. They spend hours discussing spiritual topics. However, the monks sometimes argue with the Swami when he talks about the world around them or shows kindness toward Muslims. They believe everyone, whether from India (Swadesh) or outside (Videsh), is the same in the eyes of God. They also remind the Swami that Punjab, a region they pass through, has seen much violence in the name of faith. The Swami listens to them but gently explains his views, showing love for everyone, including Muslims. Interestingly, many officials helping with the pilgrimage, like the Tehsildar, are Muslims, and no one objects to them joining the group at the Amarnath Cave.

                                                                                     Traveling Through Kashmir

The group joins the larger pilgrimage at a place called Pawan, known for its holy springs. The narrator remembers the beautiful sight of lights reflecting on the water at night as pilgrims visit small shrines. The next stop is Pahalgam, a lovely village in a valley with a river, pine trees, and mountains. It feels like a peaceful place, similar to Switzerland or Norway. Here, the group celebrates a festival called Chadasi and rests for a day. After this, they leave their extra belongings and some group members behind and start the tough climb toward the Amarnath Cave.

                                                                                              Climbing to the Cave

The journey to the cave is challenging but beautiful. Around 3,000 pilgrims travel together through stunning valleys. They camp in a pine forest the first night, then cross the snow line the next day, camping near a frozen river. Finding wood for campfires becomes harder as they climb higher. Eventually, the regular path ends, and they must climb steep, rocky goat paths to reach the Amarnath Cave, located in a gorge surrounded by snow-covered peaks.

                                                                                            Inside the Amarnath Cave

The cave is a sacred place where pilgrims believe Lord Shiva lives. Inside, there is a large ice formation shaped like a lingam (a symbol of Shiva) that never melts because it’s in a dark, cold part of the cave. The Swami follows all the pilgrimage rituals, like praying, fasting, and bathing in five icy streams. When he enters the cave, he feels he sees Lord Shiva himself. He kneels and prays quietly, overwhelmed by the experience. Later, he says he received a special blessing from Shiva called “Amar,” meaning he will not die until he chooses to. This moment is very important to him because he had always feared dying in a Shiva temple, but now he feels at peace.

                                                                                                           After the Cave

Outside the cave, the pilgrimage is simple and natural, without anyone taking advantage of the pilgrims. The group celebrates Rakhi Bandhan, a festival where they tie red and yellow threads on their wrists as a symbol of love and protection. They rest and eat near the stream before heading back to their tents. The Swami is deeply moved by the beauty of the cave and says it feels like a secret meeting place with Lord Shiva. He imagines how shepherds long ago might have discovered the cave by accident while looking for their lost sheep and felt they had found God.

                                                                                                The Swami’s Feelings

The Swami loves the Amarnath Cave and calls it the most beautiful place he has ever seen. For the rest of his life, he treasures the memory of entering the cave and feeling close to Lord Shiva. The experience is so powerful that it stays with him forever.