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Class X - English
First Flight - Full Syllabus
Board: CBSE NCERT
📝 50 Multiple Choice Questions | ⏱️ 50 Minutes
Board Exam 2026 Preparation Test
📚 Quick Revision Points
- Prose: Covers all 10 chapters from A Letter to God to The Proposal
- Poetry: Includes all poems - Dust of Snow, Fire and Ice, A Tiger in the Zoo, Amanda, The Trees, Fog, For Anne Gregory, etc.
- Themes: Faith, freedom struggle, courage, adolescence, nature, social issues
- Authors: G.L. Fuentes, Nelson Mandela, Anne Frank, Gavin Maxwell, Anton Chekhov, Robert Frost, and others
- Literary Devices: Metaphor, simile, alliteration, personification, imagery
- Character Analysis: Lencho, Mandela, Anne Frank, Valli, Kisa Gotami, Lomov, Natalya
- Important Messages: Faith vs rationality, struggle for equality, coming of age, man-animal relationship
Q1.
In "A Letter to God", what did Lencho call the post office employees?
Correct Answer: C) A bunch of crooks
Lencho believed God had sent him exactly 100 pesos, but he received only 70. He thought the post office employees had stolen the remaining 30 pesos, so he called them "a bunch of crooks" in his second letter to God.
Lencho believed God had sent him exactly 100 pesos, but he received only 70. He thought the post office employees had stolen the remaining 30 pesos, so he called them "a bunch of crooks" in his second letter to God.
Q2.
What destroyed Lencho's fields in "A Letter to God"?
Correct Answer: B) Hailstorm
A severe hailstorm destroyed Lencho's entire crop of corn. The hailstones fell like frozen pearls and covered the field completely, leaving nothing for the harvest.
A severe hailstorm destroyed Lencho's entire crop of corn. The hailstones fell like frozen pearls and covered the field completely, leaving nothing for the harvest.
Q3.
Nelson Mandela became the first Black President of South Africa in which year?
Correct Answer: C) 1994
Nelson Mandela became the first Black President of South Africa on 10 May 1994, after the first democratic non-racial elections were held. This marked the end of apartheid rule.
Nelson Mandela became the first Black President of South Africa on 10 May 1994, after the first democratic non-racial elections were held. This marked the end of apartheid rule.
Q4.
What was the system of racial discrimination in South Africa called?
Correct Answer: A) Apartheid
Apartheid was the brutal system of racial discrimination in South Africa where black people were separated from whites and denied basic human rights. Mandela fought against this system throughout his life.
Apartheid was the brutal system of racial discrimination in South Africa where black people were separated from whites and denied basic human rights. Mandela fought against this system throughout his life.
Q5.
According to Mandela, what is the greatest wealth of a nation?
Correct Answer: B) Its people
Mandela believed that the true wealth of a nation lies in its people - their courage, dignity, and ability to transform society. South Africa's greatest wealth was the minerals and gems buried under its soil, but Mandela emphasized human potential above material wealth.
Mandela believed that the true wealth of a nation lies in its people - their courage, dignity, and ability to transform society. South Africa's greatest wealth was the minerals and gems buried under its soil, but Mandela emphasized human potential above material wealth.
Q6.
In "His First Flight", what was the young seagull afraid of?
Correct Answer: B) Flying
The young seagull was afraid to fly even though his brothers and sister had already learned. He was terrified that his wings would not support him and he would fall into the sea below.
The young seagull was afraid to fly even though his brothers and sister had already learned. He was terrified that his wings would not support him and he would fall into the sea below.
Q7.
How did the mother seagull make the young one fly?
Correct Answer: B) By holding food and flying near him
The mother seagull flew towards him with a piece of fish in her beak, but stopped just out of reach. Maddened by hunger, the young seagull dived at the fish, fell outward, and his wings spread out automatically - thus he learned to fly.
The mother seagull flew towards him with a piece of fish in her beak, but stopped just out of reach. Maddened by hunger, the young seagull dived at the fish, fell outward, and his wings spread out automatically - thus he learned to fly.
Q8.
In "Black Aeroplane", what color was the strange aeroplane?
Correct Answer: B) Black
The pilot saw a strange black aeroplane flying next to him in the storm clouds. The mysterious pilot of the black plane guided him to safety, but when he landed, no one had seen any other plane in the storm.
The pilot saw a strange black aeroplane flying next to him in the storm clouds. The mysterious pilot of the black plane guided him to safety, but when he landed, no one had seen any other plane in the storm.
Q9.
Where did Anne Frank and her family hide during World War II?
Correct Answer: C) In a secret annex
Anne Frank and her family hid in a secret annex (hidden rooms) behind her father's office building in Amsterdam. They lived there in hiding from the Nazis for over two years.
Anne Frank and her family hid in a secret annex (hidden rooms) behind her father's office building in Amsterdam. They lived there in hiding from the Nazis for over two years.
Q10.
What did Anne Frank name her diary?
Correct Answer: B) Kitty
Anne Frank named her diary "Kitty" and wrote to it as if writing to a dear friend. She started most of her entries with "Dear Kitty" and shared her innermost thoughts, fears, and hopes.
Anne Frank named her diary "Kitty" and wrote to it as if writing to a dear friend. She started most of her entries with "Dear Kitty" and shared her innermost thoughts, fears, and hopes.
Q11.
According to Anne, why did she start writing a diary?
Correct Answer: B) She had no real friend to confide in
Anne felt that although she had loving parents and about thirty friends, she did not have a true friend in whom she could confide everything. That's why she decided to make her diary her best friend.
Anne felt that although she had loving parents and about thirty friends, she did not have a true friend in whom she could confide everything. That's why she decided to make her diary her best friend.
Q12.
In "A Baker from Goa", what were the bakers called?
Correct Answer: C) Both A and B
The bakers in Goa were known as 'pader' in Goa. These Portuguese bakers and their profession continued even after the Portuguese left, maintaining the traditional bread-making culture.
The bakers in Goa were known as 'pader' in Goa. These Portuguese bakers and their profession continued even after the Portuguese left, maintaining the traditional bread-making culture.
Q13.
What is the famous bread made during Christmas and other festivals in Goa?
Correct Answer: B) Bol
Bol is the special sweet bread made during Christmas, marriages, and other festivals in Goa. It is an important part of Goan culture and celebrations.
Bol is the special sweet bread made during Christmas, marriages, and other festivals in Goa. It is an important part of Goan culture and celebrations.
Q14.
In "Coorg", the people are known as descendants of which warriors?
Correct Answer: A) Greeks or Arabs
A theory suggests that the people of Coorg are descendants of the Greeks or Arabs. It is said that a part of Alexander's army settled here when they could not return home.
A theory suggests that the people of Coorg are descendants of the Greeks or Arabs. It is said that a part of Alexander's army settled here when they could not return home.
Q15.
What is the traditional dress of the Kodavus (people of Coorg)?
Correct Answer: B) Kuppia with kuffia
The Kodavus wear a long black coat called 'kuppia' with an embroidered waist belt. This resembles the 'kuffia' worn by the Arabs and Kurds, supporting the theory of their descent.
The Kodavus wear a long black coat called 'kuppia' with an embroidered waist belt. This resembles the 'kuffia' worn by the Arabs and Kurds, supporting the theory of their descent.
Q16.
In "Tea from Assam", what percentage of the world's tea is produced in Assam?
Correct Answer: C) Over half
Assam produces over half of the total tea grown in India. The Brahmaputra river valley in Assam is one of the largest tea-growing regions in the world.
Assam produces over half of the total tea grown in India. The Brahmaputra river valley in Assam is one of the largest tea-growing regions in the world.
Q17.
What kind of animal is Mijbil in "Mijbil the Otter"?
Correct Answer: B) Rare smooth-coated otter
Mijbil was a smooth-coated otter, a rare species scientifically known as Lutrogale perspicillata maxwelli. This species was previously unknown to science and was named after Gavin Maxwell.
Mijbil was a smooth-coated otter, a rare species scientifically known as Lutrogale perspicillata maxwelli. This species was previously unknown to science and was named after Gavin Maxwell.
Q18.
Where did the author get Mijbil from?
Correct Answer: B) Iraq
Gavin Maxwell received Mijbil as a gift from his friend in Basra, Iraq. After his dog died, he wanted to keep an otter as a pet, and his friend arranged for one from the Tigris marshes.
Gavin Maxwell received Mijbil as a gift from his friend in Basra, Iraq. After his dog died, he wanted to keep an otter as a pet, and his friend arranged for one from the Tigris marshes.
Q19.
What was Mijbil's favorite toy?
Correct Answer: B) A rubber ball
Mijbil's favorite toy was a rubber ball. He would play with it for hours, inventing his own games. He particularly enjoyed bouncing it and catching it, and also played with marbles.
Mijbil's favorite toy was a rubber ball. He would play with it for hours, inventing his own games. He particularly enjoyed bouncing it and catching it, and also played with marbles.
Q20.
In "Madam Rides the Bus", what was Valli's full name?
Correct Answer: B) Valliammai
Valli's full name was Valliammai, but everyone called her Valli for short. She was an eight-year-old girl with a strong determination to ride the bus to the town and back.
Valli's full name was Valliammai, but everyone called her Valli for short. She was an eight-year-old girl with a strong determination to ride the bus to the town and back.
Q21.
How much money did Valli save for her bus journey?
Correct Answer: A) Sixty paise
Valli saved sixty paise for her bus journey - thirty paise for the journey to town and thirty paise for the return journey. She carefully saved this money by resisting all temptations.
Valli saved sixty paise for her bus journey - thirty paise for the journey to town and thirty paise for the return journey. She carefully saved this money by resisting all temptations.
Q22.
What dampened Valli's enthusiasm on her return journey?
Correct Answer: B) She saw a dead cow
On her return journey, Valli saw the same young cow she had seen on her way to town, but now it was lying dead by the roadside, struck by a fast-moving vehicle. This sight filled her with sadness and sobered her.
On her return journey, Valli saw the same young cow she had seen on her way to town, but now it was lying dead by the roadside, struck by a fast-moving vehicle. This sight filled her with sadness and sobered her.
Q23.
In "The Sermon at Benares", who was Kisa Gotami?
Correct Answer: A) A woman whose son died
Kisa Gotami was a young woman whose only son died. Grief-stricken, she carried the dead child from house to house, begging for medicine to bring him back to life, until someone directed her to the Buddha.
Kisa Gotami was a young woman whose only son died. Grief-stricken, she carried the dead child from house to house, begging for medicine to bring him back to life, until someone directed her to the Buddha.
Q24.
What did Buddha ask Kisa Gotami to bring?
Correct Answer: C) Mustard seeds from a house where no one had died
Buddha asked Kisa Gotami to bring a handful of mustard seeds from a house where no one had ever died. She went from house to house but couldn't find such a house, as death is universal.
Buddha asked Kisa Gotami to bring a handful of mustard seeds from a house where no one had ever died. She went from house to house but couldn't find such a house, as death is universal.
Q25.
What lesson did Kisa Gotami learn from Buddha?
Correct Answer: B) Death is common to all
Kisa Gotami realized that death is universal and inevitable. She learned that she was being selfish in her grief and that mourning wouldn't bring her son back. She understood that the living must not grieve for the dead.
Kisa Gotami realized that death is universal and inevitable. She learned that she was being selfish in her grief and that mourning wouldn't bring her son back. She understood that the living must not grieve for the dead.
Q26.
In "The Proposal", what is Lomov suffering from?
Correct Answer: B) Heart palpitations and anxiety
Lomov suffers from heart palpitations, anxiety, and sleeplessness. He mentions his palpitations frequently throughout the play, especially when he gets into arguments with Natalya and Chubukov.
Lomov suffers from heart palpitations, anxiety, and sleeplessness. He mentions his palpitations frequently throughout the play, especially when he gets into arguments with Natalya and Chubukov.
Q27.
What is the first thing Lomov and Natalya argue about?
Correct Answer: B) Oxen Meadows land
Before Lomov can propose, they start arguing about who owns the Oxen Meadows. Both claim ownership of the land, with Lomov saying his aunt's grandmother gave it to his grandfather, while Natalya insists it belongs to her family.
Before Lomov can propose, they start arguing about who owns the Oxen Meadows. Both claim ownership of the land, with Lomov saying his aunt's grandmother gave it to his grandfather, while Natalya insists it belongs to her family.
Q28.
What are the names of Lomov's and Natalya's dogs?
Correct Answer: B) Guess and Squeezer
Lomov's dog is named Guess, and Natalya's dog is named Squeezer. They argue about which dog is better, with each claiming their dog is superior in hunting ability.
Lomov's dog is named Guess, and Natalya's dog is named Squeezer. They argue about which dog is better, with each claiming their dog is superior in hunting ability.
Q29.
Who wrote the poem "Dust of Snow"?
Correct Answer: A) Robert Frost
"Dust of Snow" was written by the famous American poet Robert Frost. The poem describes how a small incident in nature changed the poet's mood from sadness to happiness.
"Dust of Snow" was written by the famous American poet Robert Frost. The poem describes how a small incident in nature changed the poet's mood from sadness to happiness.
Q30.
In "Dust of Snow", what shook down the dust of snow on the poet?
Correct Answer: B) A crow
A crow sitting on a hemlock tree shook down the dust of snow on the poet. The crow and hemlock tree are usually associated with negativity, but here they bring a positive change in the poet's mood.
A crow sitting on a hemlock tree shook down the dust of snow on the poet. The crow and hemlock tree are usually associated with negativity, but here they bring a positive change in the poet's mood.
Q31.
In "Fire and Ice", what do fire and ice symbolize?
Correct Answer: A) Desire and hatred
In Robert Frost's poem, fire symbolizes desire, passion, and lust, while ice represents hatred, coldness, and indifference. The poet suggests both can destroy the world.
In Robert Frost's poem, fire symbolizes desire, passion, and lust, while ice represents hatred, coldness, and indifference. The poet suggests both can destroy the world.
Q32.
According to the poet in "Fire and Ice", how many times is the world likely to be destroyed?
Correct Answer: C) Either by fire or ice
The poet suggests the world will be destroyed once, either by fire (desire) or by ice (hatred). He says both are equally powerful and sufficient for destruction, though he personally favors fire.
The poet suggests the world will be destroyed once, either by fire (desire) or by ice (hatred). He says both are equally powerful and sufficient for destruction, though he personally favors fire.
Q33.
In "A Tiger in the Zoo", where should the tiger be?
Correct Answer: B) In the jungle
According to Leslie Norris's poem, the tiger should be in the jungle, lurking in the shadow of long grass near the water hole, terrorizing villagers at the jungle's edge - not locked in a concrete cell.
According to Leslie Norris's poem, the tiger should be in the jungle, lurking in the shadow of long grass near the water hole, terrorizing villagers at the jungle's edge - not locked in a concrete cell.
Q34.
What does the caged tiger do at night?
Correct Answer: C) Stares at the brilliant stars
At night, the caged tiger stares at the brilliant stars with his brilliant eyes. This suggests his longing for freedom and his natural habitat under the open sky.
At night, the caged tiger stares at the brilliant stars with his brilliant eyes. This suggests his longing for freedom and his natural habitat under the open sky.
Q35.
In the poem "Amanda!", who is constantly giving instructions to Amanda?
Correct Answer: A) Her parent/guardian
A parent or guardian is constantly nagging Amanda with instructions - don't bite your nails, sit up straight, finish your homework, clean your room, etc. Amanda escapes into her imagination to cope with this nagging.
A parent or guardian is constantly nagging Amanda with instructions - don't bite your nails, sit up straight, finish your homework, clean your room, etc. Amanda escapes into her imagination to cope with this nagging.
Q36.
What does Amanda dream of being in the poem?
Correct Answer: C) An orphan, a mermaid, and Rapunzel
Amanda imagines herself as an orphan roaming the streets freely, a mermaid drifting in the sea, and Rapunzel living peacefully in a tower. All these fantasies represent her desire for freedom and solitude.
Amanda imagines herself as an orphan roaming the streets freely, a mermaid drifting in the sea, and Rapunzel living peacefully in a tower. All these fantasies represent her desire for freedom and solitude.
Q37.
Who wrote "The Trees"?
Correct Answer: B) Adrienne Rich
"The Trees" was written by American poet Adrienne Rich. The poem is about trees confined indoors trying to escape to the forest where they naturally belong.
"The Trees" was written by American poet Adrienne Rich. The poem is about trees confined indoors trying to escape to the forest where they naturally belong.
Q38.
In "The Trees", where are the trees moving to?
Correct Answer: B) The forest
The trees are moving out of the house into the forest, which is empty because trees have been confined indoors. This represents the return of nature to its rightful place.
The trees are moving out of the house into the forest, which is empty because trees have been confined indoors. This represents the return of nature to its rightful place.
Q39.
Who wrote the poem "Fog"?
Correct Answer: C) Carl Sandburg
"Fog" was written by American poet Carl Sandburg. It is a short, imagistic poem that uses metaphor to describe the movement of fog.
"Fog" was written by American poet Carl Sandburg. It is a short, imagistic poem that uses metaphor to describe the movement of fog.
Q40.
In "Fog", the fog is compared to which animal?
Correct Answer: A) Cat
The fog is metaphorically compared to a cat. It comes on little cat feet, sits looking over harbor and city on silent haunches, and then moves on - just like a cat's quiet, graceful movement.
The fog is metaphorically compared to a cat. It comes on little cat feet, sits looking over harbor and city on silent haunches, and then moves on - just like a cat's quiet, graceful movement.
Q41.
In "The Ball Poem", what has the boy lost?
Correct Answer: B) His ball
The boy has lost his ball, which has bounced into the water. The poem by John Berryman uses this simple loss to explore deeper themes of grief, responsibility, and growing up.
The boy has lost his ball, which has bounced into the water. The poem by John Berryman uses this simple loss to explore deeper themes of grief, responsibility, and growing up.
Q42.
What lesson does the boy learn in "The Ball Poem"?
Correct Answer: B) The nature of loss and letting go
The boy is learning what it means to lose something precious - the epistemology of loss. He is experiencing the first loss of his childhood and learning to accept that possessions cannot be replaced emotionally.
The boy is learning what it means to lose something precious - the epistemology of loss. He is experiencing the first loss of his childhood and learning to accept that possessions cannot be replaced emotionally.
Q43.
Who wrote "For Anne Gregory"?
Correct Answer: B) William Butler Yeats
"For Anne Gregory" was written by the famous Irish poet William Butler Yeats. The poem discusses whether true love is possible beyond physical appearance.
"For Anne Gregory" was written by the famous Irish poet William Butler Yeats. The poem discusses whether true love is possible beyond physical appearance.
Q44.
What is the main theme of "For Anne Gregory"?
Correct Answer: B) Inner beauty vs outer beauty
The poem explores whether people can love someone for their inner qualities alone, or if they are inevitably influenced by physical appearance. Anne Gregory wishes to be loved for herself alone, not her yellow hair.
The poem explores whether people can love someone for their inner qualities alone, or if they are inevitably influenced by physical appearance. Anne Gregory wishes to be loved for herself alone, not her yellow hair.
Q45.
What color is Anne Gregory's hair in the poem?
Correct Answer: C) Yellow
Anne Gregory has yellow hair, which people find attractive. She says she can dye it brown, black, or carrot, showing her desire to be loved for who she is, not how she looks.
Anne Gregory has yellow hair, which people find attractive. She says she can dye it brown, black, or carrot, showing her desire to be loved for who she is, not how she looks.
Q46.
In "A Letter to God", how much money did Lencho ask for?
Correct Answer: C) 100 pesos
Lencho asked God for 100 pesos in his letter. He needed this money to sow his field again and survive until the next harvest, as his entire crop had been destroyed by hail.
Lencho asked God for 100 pesos in his letter. He needed this money to sow his field again and survive until the next harvest, as his entire crop had been destroyed by hail.
Q47.
What was the surname of Nelson Mandela's family?
Correct Answer: B) Mandela
Mandela was the family surname. Nelson's birth name was Rolihlahla, which means "troublemaker." His teacher later gave him the English name "Nelson."
Mandela was the family surname. Nelson's birth name was Rolihlahla, which means "troublemaker." His teacher later gave him the English name "Nelson."
Q48.
How old was Valli in "Madam Rides the Bus"?
Correct Answer: B) Eight years old
Valli was an eight-year-old girl who had a burning desire to ride the bus to town and back. Despite her young age, she carefully planned and executed her solo journey.
Valli was an eight-year-old girl who had a burning desire to ride the bus to town and back. Despite her young age, she carefully planned and executed her solo journey.
Q49.
What was the destination Valli travelled to?
Correct Answer: B) The town
Valli's bus travelled from her village to the nearest town and back. The journey was six miles each way and took forty-five minutes one side.
Valli's bus travelled from her village to the nearest town and back. The journey was six miles each way and took forty-five minutes one side.
Q50.
In "The Proposal", who is Natalya's father?
Correct Answer: A) Stepan Stepanovitch Chubukov
Natalya's father is Stepan Stepanovitch Chubukov, a wealthy landowner. He is initially delighted when Lomov comes to propose to his daughter, calling him "my angel" and "darling."
Natalya's father is Stepan Stepanovitch Chubukov, a wealthy landowner. He is initially delighted when Lomov comes to propose to his daughter, calling him "my angel" and "darling."
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