10th Class English Short Q&A

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Questions and Answers

Why was Lencho annoyed with the postal employees?

  • They asked him for money.
  • They stole some of his money. (correct)
  • They delivered the letter late.
  • They were rude to him.

What 'twin obligations' does Mandela mention?

  • Obligations to self and friends.
  • Obligations to money and power.
  • Obligations to family and country. (correct)
  • Obligations to work and leisure. (correct)

Why was writing in a diary a strange experience for Anne Frank?

  • She felt insecure about her writing skills.
  • She had never trusted anyone enough to confide in. (correct)
  • She had never written anything before.
  • She didn't like to share her feelings.

How did the bakers keep their accounts?

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What is the main crop of Coorg?

<p>Coffee (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Lencho write a letter to God?

<p>To ask for money to buy new seeds after his crops were destroyed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Nelson Mandela's role in South Africa?

<p>The first Black president (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main theme of Anne Frank's diary?

<p>Life in hiding during World War II (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did bakers traditionally wear in Goa?

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According to one legend, how was tea discovered?

<p>A Chinese emperor accidentally drank water boiled with twigs. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Griffin trying to demonstrate?

<p>Invisibility (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence if Matilda had lost the necklace?

<p>She would have fallen into debt. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What subject could Naushad Sir be teaching at GFS Academy?

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According to the content, what was Griffin's goal?

<p>To achieve invisibility. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Mrs. Pumphrey worried about Tricki?

<p>Tricki is not eating and seems unwell. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What possible outcome is highlighted if Matilda misplaced the necklace?

<p>She would have experienced financial ruin. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the narrator treat Tricki in 'A Triumph of Surgery'?

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What does the narrator receive from Mrs. Pumphrey as gratitude?

<p>Eggs, wine, and brandy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Bholi's father worried about her?

<p>She has pockmarks and a simple mind. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was Anne's entire class anxious and nervous?

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Flashcards

Griffin's Goal

Griffin wanted to prove that the human body could become invisible.

Griffin's Success

The text does not explicitly state if Griffin succeeded in proving his goal.

Matilda's Loss

If Matilda had lost the necklace she would have had to replace it, likely facing poverty and hardship to do so.

Necklace's lesson

The question explores the potential consequences of Matilda's actions and the value placed on material possessions. It also shows the value of honesty, as she could have told the truth.

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Source of Information

It tells us that the creator of the additional content is Naushad Sir, who works at GFS Academy.

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Who was Lencho?

A poor farmer who wrote to God for help after a hailstorm destroyed his crops.

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Why did Lencho write to God?

To ask God for financial assistance to replant his crops and support his family after a devastating hailstorm.

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Who was Nelson Mandela?

Nelson Mandela was the anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician, and philanthropist who was imprisoned for decades but went on to become South Africa's first president.

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Mandela's Ideals for South Africa

He set ideals of equality, freedom, and reconciliation for all South Africans, aiming to build a society free from discrimination and oppression.

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Legends of Tea Discovery

Two legends include a Chinese emperor boiling water and tea leaves falling in, and a Buddhist monk who cut off his eyelids, from which tea plants grew.

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Why was Lencho annoyed?

Lencho believed the postal employees stole part of his money.

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Mandela's "twin obligations"

Obligations to family/community AND to country/humanity.

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Diary strange for Anne?

Anne felt she had no true friend to confide in before the diary.

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Bakers' accounts & status

Bakers kept accounts on walls; had a plump physique = prosperous.

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Kisa Gotami's request

She asked for a mustard seed from a house where NO ONE had died.

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Why Mrs. Pumphrey worried?

Mrs. Pumphrey is worried because Tricki is not eating, is lethargic, and seems unwell.

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How vet treat the dog?

The vet provides a balanced diet and exercise, focusing on restoring Tricki's health through proper care.

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Why father worried about Bholi?

Bholi's father is worried about her because she has pockmarks from smallpox and a speech impediment, making it difficult to find a suitable match for marriage.

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Why class was anxious?

The entire class was anxious because they were waiting to learn their test results.

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How did Valli save money?

Valli carefully saved every penny she could find, resisting temptations and curbing her desires to accumulate enough money for the bus ticket.

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Study Notes

Short Answer Type Questions

  • Lencho was annoyed with the postal employees because he suspected them of stealing some of the money he had requested from God.
  • Lencho was displeased when he received only seventy pesos.
  • Nelson Mandela mentions "twin obligations."
  • Writing in a diary makes writing a strange experience for Anne Frank.
  • Bakers kept their accounts using a pencil on a wall.
  • Their economic status was prosperous.
  • The main crop of Coorg is coffee.
  • Rajvir and Praful were going to Assam , as Pranjol was going home, and Rajvir wanted to see tea plantations.
  • Coorg is famous for its coffee plantations, spices, and rainforests.
  • The bus journey was a source of unending joy for Valli and fueled her stronger desire to explore the world.
  • The conductor calls Valli "madam" as a playful and respectful way of acknowledging her confidence and maturity on the bus.
  • After her son's death, Kisa Gotami goes from house to house asking for mustard seeds.
  • She does not get it because there's no household that hasn't experienced death.

Long Answer Type Questions

  • Lencho was a farmer who wrote a letter to God asking for help after his crops were destroyed by a hailstorm.
  • The postmaster received the letter.
  • He collected money from the postal employees and sent it to Lencho.
  • Lencho needed help from God because his crops were destroyed, and he feared his family would starve without it.
  • Lencho's main problems were the destruction of his crops by hailstones and the resulting threat of starvation for his family.
  • Circumstances forced Lencho to seek help from God because he was in dire need and had immense faith in the almighty for support.
  • Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician, and philanthropist.
  • In his inauguration speech for the future of South Africa, he set out ideals of freedom, equality, and unity.
  • "From the Diary of Anne Frank" sheds light on the teacher-student relationship in a classroom atmosphere and discipline while discussing what aspects are necessary for a fulfilling life.
  • Bakers in those days wore a peculiar dress known as the kabai a single-piece long frock reaching down to the knees.
  • The author estimated the baker looked jolly even with his plump physique.
  • Two legends about the discovery of tea include a Chinese emperor accidentally discovering the tea.
  • The other is about a Bodhidharma, a Buddhist ascetic, cutting off his eyelids, which sprouted into tea plants.

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