Class 7 English Chapter 14: My Dear Soldiers — practice questions with answers
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Q1. Who wrote the poem ‘My Dear Soldiers’?
- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
- Makhanlal Chaturvedi
- Rabindranath Tagore
- Edna St. Vincent Millay
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Answer: A. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Why: The poem is by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. [p.200]
Why: The poem is by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. [p.200]
Q2. Whom does the poet address in the poem?
- The defenders of the nation’s borders — soldiers
- Farmers
- Teachers
- Children
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Answer: A. The defenders of the nation’s borders — soldiers
Why: He calls them great sons of the land. [p.200]
Why: He calls them great sons of the land. [p.200]
Q3. What do soldiers do ‘when we are all asleep’?
- They keep guarding and holding on to their duty
- They also sleep
- They go home
- They play games
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Answer: A. They keep guarding and holding on to their duty
Why: They stay awake to protect us. [p.200]
Why: They stay awake to protect us. [p.200]
Q4. Which harsh conditions do soldiers face, according to the poem? (Tick all that apply)
- Windy seasons
- Snowy days
- Scorching sun
- Comfortable rooms
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Answer: A. Windy seasons; B. Snowy days; C. Scorching sun
Why: They guard in all weather. [p.200, p.202]
Why: They guard in all weather. [p.200, p.202]
Q5. How does the poem end?
- With a prayer for the soldiers’ blessing
- With a joke
- With a question
- With a sad farewell
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Answer: A. With a prayer for the soldiers’ blessing
Why: The poet prays for the brave men. [p.200]
Why: The poet prays for the brave men. [p.200]
Q6. What is the main feeling of the poem?
- Gratitude and respect for soldiers
- Fear of war
- Anger
- Boredom
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Answer: A. Gratitude and respect for soldiers
Why: It is a tribute to soldiers. [p.200–201]
Why: It is a tribute to soldiers. [p.200–201]
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How many practice questions are there for Class 7 English Chapter 14: My Dear Soldiers?
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Is this chapter from the NCERT book?
Yes — it follows the NCERT Class 7 English syllabus, used by CBSE and many state boards.