Class 9 NCERT English

What was unusual about the book Tommy found?

• 1. It was handwritten

• 1. It was printed on paper

• It was a digital tablet

• 1. It had moving images
     

Why did Margie hate school more than ever?

• She disliked her classmates

• Her mechanical teacher gave her poor marks in Geography

• She had too much homework

• 1. She wanted to play outside

1. What caused Evelyn Glennie’s hearing loss?

• 1. A head injury

• 1. Gradual nerve damage

• 1. A birth defect

• 1. Loud music exposure
     

1. What was Bismillah Khan’s first major break?

• Performing at Cannes

• Playing at All India Radio

• 1. Touring the USA

• 1. Recording a film soundtrack
     

Who helped Evelyn discover a new way to hear music?

• Her mother

• Her school principal

• Ron Forbes

• 1. James Blades
     

What does the poet’s choice of the “less travelled” road suggest?

• 1. He prefers popular choices

• 1. He follows others
     

• 1. He is indecisive

• He values uniqueness and risk

What does “way leads on to way” imply about life’s choices?

• We can always go back

• Choices are reversible

• 1. 2. His choice shaped his life uniquely

• 1. One decision leads to another, making return difficult

1. Which poetic device is used in “crumbling doors, crumbling rafters, crumbling wood”?

• 1. Simile

• Metaphor

• 1. Alliteration

• 1. Repetition
     

What does the child’s refusal of all attractions after getting lost suggest?

• 1. He was angry with his parents

• He had lost interest in the fair

• Emotional security mattered more than material desires

• 1. He was tired and hungry
     

What theme does the story highlight most strongly?

• The excitement of village fairs

• The importance of sweets and toys

• The bond between parents and children

• 1. The dangers of getting lost