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Class X - English
Footprints Without Feet - Full Syllabus
Board: CBSE NCERT
📝 50 Multiple Choice Questions | ⏱️ 50 Minutes
Board Exam 2026 Preparation Test
📚 Quick Revision Points
- All 9 Chapters: A Triumph of Surgery, The Thief's Story, The Midnight Visitor, A Question of Trust, Footprints without Feet, The Making of a Scientist, The Necklace, Bholi, The Book That Saved the Earth
- Authors: James Herriot, Ruskin Bond, Robert Arthur, Victor Canning, H.G. Wells, Robert W. Peterson, Guy de Maupassant, K.A. Abbas, Claire Boiko
- Themes: Deception, trust, science, vanity, education, self-confidence, mystery, detective stories
- Key Characters: Tricki, Hari Singh, Anil, Ausable, Max, Horace Danby, Griffin, Ebright, Matilda Loisel, Bholi, Think-Tank
- Important Messages: Honesty, hard work, education's power, dangers of pride, scientific curiosity, self-worth
- Note: "The Hack Driver" chapter has been removed from the current syllabus
Q1.
In "A Triumph of Surgery", who is the owner of Tricki?
Correct Answer: B) Mrs. Pumphrey
Mrs. Pumphrey is Tricki's wealthy owner who pampers him excessively with rich food and treats, causing him to become seriously overweight and ill.
Mrs. Pumphrey is Tricki's wealthy owner who pampers him excessively with rich food and treats, causing him to become seriously overweight and ill.
Q2.
What was wrong with Tricki?
Correct Answer: A) He was overfed and lacked exercise
Tricki's illness was caused by overfeeding and lack of exercise. Mrs. Pumphrey gave him rich food, cakes, and chocolates while he did no physical activity, making him unhealthy.
Tricki's illness was caused by overfeeding and lack of exercise. Mrs. Pumphrey gave him rich food, cakes, and chocolates while he did no physical activity, making him unhealthy.
Q3.
What was the "triumph of surgery" according to Mrs. Pumphrey?
Correct Answer: B) Simple diet control and exercise
Ironically, there was no surgery at all. Tricki recovered simply by being given a controlled diet and exercise with other dogs. Mrs. Pumphrey thought it was a miraculous surgical achievement.
Ironically, there was no surgery at all. Tricki recovered simply by being given a controlled diet and exercise with other dogs. Mrs. Pumphrey thought it was a miraculous surgical achievement.
Q4.
In "The Thief's Story", what is the name of the thief?
Correct Answer: A) Hari Singh
Hari Singh is the young thief and narrator of the story. He changes his name every month to avoid the police and former employers.
Hari Singh is the young thief and narrator of the story. He changes his name every month to avoid the police and former employers.
Q5.
What does Anil do for a living?
Correct Answer: B) Writer
Anil is a struggling writer who writes for magazines. His income is irregular - sometimes he borrows, sometimes he lends. He lives a simple life and is very trusting.
Anil is a struggling writer who writes for magazines. His income is irregular - sometimes he borrows, sometimes he lends. He lives a simple life and is very trusting.
Q6.
Why did Hari Singh come back after stealing the money?
Correct Answer: C) He wanted to learn to read and write
Hari Singh realized that if he ran away with the money, he would lose his chance to learn reading and writing from Anil. Education and a better future were more valuable to him than the stolen money.
Hari Singh realized that if he ran away with the money, he would lose his chance to learn reading and writing from Anil. Education and a better future were more valuable to him than the stolen money.
Q7.
In "The Midnight Visitor", who is Ausable?
Correct Answer: B) A secret agent
Ausable is a secret agent, though he doesn't look like the typical romantic idea of a spy. He is fat and lives in a small hotel room, but is very clever and resourceful.
Ausable is a secret agent, though he doesn't look like the typical romantic idea of a spy. He is fat and lives in a small hotel room, but is very clever and resourceful.
Q8.
What did Max want from Ausable?
Correct Answer: B) An important report
Max, a rival spy, wanted an important report concerning some new missiles that Ausable was supposed to receive that night. He broke into Ausable's room to steal it.
Max, a rival spy, wanted an important report concerning some new missiles that Ausable was supposed to receive that night. He broke into Ausable's room to steal it.
Q9.
How did Ausable get rid of Max?
Correct Answer: C) Tricked him about a fake balcony
Ausable cleverly invented a story about a non-existent balcony below the window. When someone knocked on the door, Max jumped out the window to hide on the balcony, but there was no balcony - he fell to his death.
Ausable cleverly invented a story about a non-existent balcony below the window. When someone knocked on the door, Max jumped out the window to hide on the balcony, but there was no balcony - he fell to his death.
Q10.
In "A Question of Trust", what was Horace Danby's hobby?
Correct Answer: B) Collecting rare and expensive books
Horace Danby loved rare and expensive books. He stole once a year to finance his hobby of buying books through an agent. He was otherwise a respectable locksmith.
Horace Danby loved rare and expensive books. He stole once a year to finance his hobby of buying books through an agent. He was otherwise a respectable locksmith.
Q11.
How often did Horace Danby commit robberies?
Correct Answer: B) Once a year
Horace Danby was a careful thief who robbed only one safe every year. He planned carefully for weeks and made sure to steal enough to last him a year and buy the rare books he wanted.
Horace Danby was a careful thief who robbed only one safe every year. He planned carefully for weeks and made sure to steal enough to last him a year and buy the rare books he wanted.
Q12.
Who tricked Horace Danby?
Correct Answer: B) A young woman pretending to be the lady of the house
A clever young woman, also a thief, pretended to be the lady of the house who had forgotten the safe's combination. She tricked Horace into opening the safe for her without gloves, leaving his fingerprints everywhere.
A clever young woman, also a thief, pretended to be the lady of the house who had forgotten the safe's combination. She tricked Horace into opening the safe for her without gloves, leaving his fingerprints everywhere.
Q13.
In "Footprints without Feet", who is Griffin?
Correct Answer: B) An invisible scientist
Griffin was a brilliant scientist who discovered how to make himself invisible. However, he misused this power for selfish purposes and became a lawless person.
Griffin was a brilliant scientist who discovered how to make himself invisible. However, he misused this power for selfish purposes and became a lawless person.
Q14.
Why did Griffin set fire to his landlord's house?
Correct Answer: B) For revenge
Griffin set fire to his landlord's house because the landlord had tried to evict him. This act of revenge shows Griffin's lawless and antisocial nature.
Griffin set fire to his landlord's house because the landlord had tried to evict him. This act of revenge shows Griffin's lawless and antisocial nature.
Q15.
Where did Griffin stay in Iping village?
Correct Answer: B) Coach and Horses Inn
Griffin stayed at the Coach and Horses Inn in the village of Iping, run by Mr. and Mrs. Hall. His strange appearance and behavior aroused suspicion among the villagers.
Griffin stayed at the Coach and Horses Inn in the village of Iping, run by Mr. and Mrs. Hall. His strange appearance and behavior aroused suspicion among the villagers.
Q16.
In "The Making of a Scientist", who is the scientist?
Correct Answer: B) Richard Ebright
Richard Ebright is the young scientist featured in this chapter. He became a renowned scientist through his curiosity, hard work, and passion for learning from childhood.
Richard Ebright is the young scientist featured in this chapter. He became a renowned scientist through his curiosity, hard work, and passion for learning from childhood.
Q17.
What was Ebright's initial hobby as a child?
Correct Answer: B) Collecting butterflies
Richard Ebright started collecting butterflies as a child. This hobby led him to scientific research when he began studying butterfly behavior and biology.
Richard Ebright started collecting butterflies as a child. This hobby led him to scientific research when he began studying butterfly behavior and biology.
Q18.
Which book influenced Ebright to pursue research?
Correct Answer: B) The Travels of Monarch X
"The Travels of Monarch X" opened Ebright's mind to the world of science. The book described how monarch butterflies migrate and invited readers to help study them by tagging butterflies.
"The Travels of Monarch X" opened Ebright's mind to the world of science. The book described how monarch butterflies migrate and invited readers to help study them by tagging butterflies.
Q19.
What was Ebright's major discovery about monarch butterflies?
Correct Answer: B) The purpose of twelve tiny gold spots on their pupae
Ebright discovered the purpose of the twelve tiny gold spots on a monarch pupa. He identified the chemical in the spots and found it produced a hormone necessary for butterfly development.
Ebright discovered the purpose of the twelve tiny gold spots on a monarch pupa. He identified the chemical in the spots and found it produced a hormone necessary for butterfly development.
Q20.
In "The Necklace", who is the main character?
Correct Answer: B) Matilda Loisel
Matilda Loisel is the protagonist of the story. She is a beautiful young woman who is discontented with her middle-class life and dreams of luxury and high society.
Matilda Loisel is the protagonist of the story. She is a beautiful young woman who is discontented with her middle-class life and dreams of luxury and high society.
Q21.
What did Matilda borrow from her friend?
Correct Answer: B) A diamond necklace
Matilda borrowed what she thought was an expensive diamond necklace from her wealthy friend Madame Forestier to wear to a grand ball at the Ministry.
Matilda borrowed what she thought was an expensive diamond necklace from her wealthy friend Madame Forestier to wear to a grand ball at the Ministry.
Q22.
What happened to the necklace?
Correct Answer: B) It was lost
After the ball, Matilda discovered she had lost the necklace. She and her husband searched everywhere but couldn't find it. They decided to replace it without telling Madame Forestier.
After the ball, Matilda discovered she had lost the necklace. She and her husband searched everywhere but couldn't find it. They decided to replace it without telling Madame Forestier.
Q23.
How long did it take the Loisels to pay off their debt?
Correct Answer: B) Ten years
The Loisels spent ten years of hardship and poverty paying off the debt they incurred to replace what they thought was a diamond necklace. They lived in poverty and worked tirelessly.
The Loisels spent ten years of hardship and poverty paying off the debt they incurred to replace what they thought was a diamond necklace. They lived in poverty and worked tirelessly.
Q24.
What was the twist at the end of "The Necklace"?
Correct Answer: B) The original necklace was fake, worth only 500 francs
After ten years of struggle, Matilda learned that the original necklace was made of fake diamonds and worth only 500 francs, not 36,000 francs. Their sacrifice was unnecessary.
After ten years of struggle, Matilda learned that the original necklace was made of fake diamonds and worth only 500 francs, not 36,000 francs. Their sacrifice was unnecessary.
Q25.
In "Bholi", what is Bholi's real name?
Correct Answer: B) Sulekha
Bholi's real name is Sulekha, but she was called "Bholi" (the simple one) because of her mental slowness caused by a childhood accident and smallpox.
Bholi's real name is Sulekha, but she was called "Bholi" (the simple one) because of her mental slowness caused by a childhood accident and smallpox.
Q26.
What physical problems did Bholi have?
Correct Answer: B) She stammered and had pockmarks on her face
Bholi stammered while speaking due to brain damage from a childhood fall. She also had pockmarks on her face from smallpox, which made her family consider her unmarriageable.
Bholi stammered while speaking due to brain damage from a childhood fall. She also had pockmarks on her face from smallpox, which made her family consider her unmarriageable.
Q27.
Who transformed Bholi's life?
Correct Answer: B) Her teacher
Bholi's kind and encouraging teacher transformed her life by giving her education and confidence. The teacher treated her with love and respect, helping her overcome her fears.
Bholi's kind and encouraging teacher transformed her life by giving her education and confidence. The teacher treated her with love and respect, helping her overcome her fears.
Q28.
Why did Bholi refuse to marry Bishamber?
Correct Answer: B) He demanded a dowry after seeing her pockmarks
At the wedding, when Bishamber saw Bholi's pockmarked face, he demanded five thousand rupees as dowry. Bholi, educated and confident now, refused to marry such a greedy and mean person.
At the wedding, when Bishamber saw Bholi's pockmarked face, he demanded five thousand rupees as dowry. Bholi, educated and confident now, refused to marry such a greedy and mean person.
Q29.
What did Bholi decide to do after refusing marriage?
Correct Answer: B) Become a teacher and serve her parents
Bholi decided to become a teacher like the one who had transformed her life. She promised to stay with her parents and serve them in their old age.
Bholi decided to become a teacher like the one who had transformed her life. She promised to stay with her parents and serve them in their old age.
Q30.
In "The Book That Saved the Earth", who is Think-Tank?
Correct Answer: B) The ruler of Mars
Think-Tank is the mighty ruler of Mars who considers himself the most intelligent creature in the universe. He commands a Mars space probe mission to invade Earth.
Think-Tank is the mighty ruler of Mars who considers himself the most intelligent creature in the universe. He commands a Mars space probe mission to invade Earth.
Q31.
What did the Martians mistake books for?
Correct Answer: B) Sandwiches to eat
Think-Tank first thought books were sandwiches meant to be eaten. He ordered his crew to taste them. Later, he thought they were communication devices for ears and eyes.
Think-Tank first thought books were sandwiches meant to be eaten. He ordered his crew to taste them. Later, he thought they were communication devices for ears and eyes.
Q32.
Which book did the Martians find in the library?
Correct Answer: B) Mother Goose nursery rhymes
The Martians found a book of Mother Goose nursery rhymes. Think-Tank misinterpreted the innocent rhymes as evidence of Earth's advanced civilization and military power.
The Martians found a book of Mother Goose nursery rhymes. Think-Tank misinterpreted the innocent rhymes as evidence of Earth's advanced civilization and military power.
Q33.
Why did Think-Tank decide to cancel the invasion of Earth?
Correct Answer: B) He misunderstood nursery rhymes as threats
Think-Tank misinterpreted the nursery rhymes. "Humpty Dumpty" made him think Earthlings knew about him, "Hey Diddle Diddle" suggested they had conquered Mars, and other rhymes frightened him into canceling the invasion.
Think-Tank misinterpreted the nursery rhymes. "Humpty Dumpty" made him think Earthlings knew about him, "Hey Diddle Diddle" suggested they had conquered Mars, and other rhymes frightened him into canceling the invasion.
Q34.
Who was Noodle in the story?
Correct Answer: B) Think-Tank's assistant
Noodle was Think-Tank's apprentice and assistant. He was actually intelligent and tactfully corrected Think-Tank's mistakes while letting Think-Tank believe he was the genius.
Noodle was Think-Tank's apprentice and assistant. He was actually intelligent and tactfully corrected Think-Tank's mistakes while letting Think-Tank believe he was the genius.
Q35.
What was Tricki's ailment called by Mrs. Pumphrey?
Correct Answer: B) Malnutrition
Ironically, Mrs. Pumphrey thought Tricki was suffering from malnutrition, when in reality he was overfed and overweight. She kept giving him more food thinking he needed building up.
Ironically, Mrs. Pumphrey thought Tricki was suffering from malnutrition, when in reality he was overfed and overweight. She kept giving him more food thinking he needed building up.
Q36.
How much money did Hari Singh steal from Anil?
Correct Answer: B) 600 rupees
Hari Singh stole 600 rupees from under Anil's mattress. This money was still damp when he returned it, and Anil knew he had stolen it but chose not to confront him.
Hari Singh stole 600 rupees from under Anil's mattress. This money was still damp when he returned it, and Anil knew he had stolen it but chose not to confront him.
Q37.
Who was Fowler in "The Midnight Visitor"?
Correct Answer: B) A young writer visiting Ausable
Fowler was a young and romantic writer who came to meet Ausable hoping to see exciting spy adventures. He was initially disappointed by Ausable's ordinary appearance and room.
Fowler was a young and romantic writer who came to meet Ausable hoping to see exciting spy adventures. He was initially disappointed by Ausable's ordinary appearance and room.
Q38.
What profession did Horace Danby have as a cover?
Correct Answer: B) Locksmith
Horace Danby was a locksmith, which was ironic because his profession helped him with his burglaries. He made locks for safes, which gave him expertise in opening them.
Horace Danby was a locksmith, which was ironic because his profession helped him with his burglaries. He made locks for safes, which gave him expertise in opening them.
Q39.
What health problem did Horace Danby have?
Correct Answer: B) Hay fever
Horace Danby suffered from hay fever and sneezed frequently. This weakness was exploited by the clever woman thief who offered him a cure, making him trust her.
Horace Danby suffered from hay fever and sneezed frequently. This weakness was exploited by the clever woman thief who offered him a cure, making him trust her.
Q40.
How did Griffin become invisible?
Correct Answer: B) Scientific experiment with drugs
Griffin discovered certain rare drugs that could make human body transparent like glass. He swallowed them and became invisible, but couldn't reverse the process.
Griffin discovered certain rare drugs that could make human body transparent like glass. He swallowed them and became invisible, but couldn't reverse the process.
Q41.
Who gave Richard Ebright the book "The Travels of Monarch X"?
Correct Answer: B) His mother
Ebright's mother gave him the book "The Travels of Monarch X" when he was in seventh grade. His mother constantly encouraged his interest in learning and provided him with educational materials.
Ebright's mother gave him the book "The Travels of Monarch X" when he was in seventh grade. His mother constantly encouraged his interest in learning and provided him with educational materials.
Q42.
What award did Richard Ebright win in his high school years?
Correct Answer: B) Science fair prizes including first place at county science fair
Ebright won numerous science fair prizes. He won first place at the county science fair and went on to win at the international level with his research on insect hormones.
Ebright won numerous science fair prizes. He won first place at the county science fair and went on to win at the international level with his research on insect hormones.
Q43.
What did Matilda's husband sacrifice to buy her a dress?
Correct Answer: B) His savings for a gun
Monsieur Loisel had been saving 400 francs to buy a gun for hunting trips with friends. He sacrificed this to buy Matilda a suitable dress for the ball.
Monsieur Loisel had been saving 400 francs to buy a gun for hunting trips with friends. He sacrificed this to buy Matilda a suitable dress for the ball.
Q44.
How much did the replacement necklace cost?
Correct Answer: B) 36,000 francs
The replacement diamond necklace cost 36,000 francs. The Loisels borrowed money at high interest rates and worked for ten years to repay this enormous sum.
The replacement diamond necklace cost 36,000 francs. The Loisels borrowed money at high interest rates and worked for ten years to repay this enormous sum.
Q45.
What was Bholi afraid of on her first day of school?
Correct Answer: B) Being sold or sent away from home
Bholi was afraid she was being taken away from home to be sold, as she had heard her mother discussing her as a burden. She didn't understand she was going to school.
Bholi was afraid she was being taken away from home to be sold, as she had heard her mother discussing her as a burden. She didn't understand she was going to school.
Q46.
What was Bishamber's age and physical condition?
Correct Answer: B) Around 45-50, limped, had grown-up children
Bishamber was about 45-50 years old, well-to-do but limped, and already had grown-up children from a previous marriage. He was not an ideal match for young Bholi.
Bishamber was about 45-50 years old, well-to-do but limped, and already had grown-up children from a previous marriage. He was not an ideal match for young Bholi.
Q47.
What year is the story "The Book That Saved the Earth" set in?
Correct Answer: B) 2040 (the invasion), narrated in 2100
The story is narrated by a historian in 2100, describing events from 2040 when Mars attempted to invade Earth. The 60-year gap adds to the humorous retrospective.
The story is narrated by a historian in 2100, describing events from 2040 when Mars attempted to invade Earth. The 60-year gap adds to the humorous retrospective.
Q48.
What did Think-Tank assume the vitamins given by Noodle were?
Correct Answer: B) Vitamin that increased intelligence
Noodle cleverly gave the crew "vitamins" claiming they would increase intelligence. This allowed them to "suddenly" understand books, making Think-Tank believe in his own brilliance.
Noodle cleverly gave the crew "vitamins" claiming they would increase intelligence. This allowed them to "suddenly" understand books, making Think-Tank believe in his own brilliance.
Q49.
How did Mrs. Hall react to strange incidents in Griffin's room?
Correct Answer: B) She thought the room was haunted by spirits
When furniture moved by itself and doors opened mysteriously in Griffin's room, Mrs. Hall was terrified and believed the room was haunted by evil spirits.
When furniture moved by itself and doors opened mysteriously in Griffin's room, Mrs. Hall was terrified and believed the room was haunted by evil spirits.
Q50.
What ultimately happened to Griffin in the story?
Correct Answer: B) He escaped by removing his clothes and becoming invisible
When the villagers tried to catch him, Griffin threw off all his clothes and became completely invisible, allowing him to escape. This shows how he used his invisibility for selfish purposes.
When the villagers tried to catch him, Griffin threw off all his clothes and became completely invisible, allowing him to escape. This shows how he used his invisibility for selfish purposes.
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