Class 8 English Chapter 10: The Cherry Tree — practice questions with answers
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Q1. In the story ‘The Cherry Tree’, why did Rakesh live with his grandfather in Mussoorie?
- There were no schools in his parents’ village
- His parents were abroad
- He liked the cold
- His grandfather was ill
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Answer: A. There were no schools in his parents’ village
Why: His parents wanted him to go to school. [p.156]
Why: His parents wanted him to go to school. [p.156]
Q2. In the story ‘The Cherry Tree’, why did Rakesh read the newspaper to Grandfather?
- Grandfather’s eyesight was weak
- Rakesh loved news
- It was homework
- Grandfather couldn’t read
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Answer: A. Grandfather’s eyesight was weak
Why: In return, Grandfather told him stories. [p.158]
Why: In return, Grandfather told him stories. [p.158]
Q3. In the story ‘The Cherry Tree’, Rakesh was nine and the tree was four. How many years older than the tree was Rakesh?
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Answer: 5 (± 0)
Why: 9 − 4 = 5. [p.161]
Why: 9 − 4 = 5. [p.161]
Q4. In the story ‘The Cherry Tree’, which visitors came to the cherry tree? (Tick all that apply)
- A praying mantis
- A hairy caterpillar
- Bees and birds
- A tiger
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Answer: A. A praying mantis; B. A hairy caterpillar; C. Bees and birds
Why: Bulbuls and minivets liked the cherries. [p.161–162]
Why: Bulbuls and minivets liked the cherries. [p.161–162]
Q5. In the story ‘The Cherry Tree’, which words describe the relationship between Rakesh and Grandfather? (Tick all that apply)
- Loving
- Caring
- Sharing
- Hostile
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Answer: A. Loving; B. Caring; C. Sharing
Why: They exchange stories and news. [p.158, p.163]
Why: They exchange stories and news. [p.158, p.163]
Q6. In the story ‘The Cherry Tree’, Rakesh stopped caring about the tree after it was cut.
True or false?
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Answer: False
Why: He kept watering it. [p.161]
Why: He kept watering it. [p.161]
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How many practice questions are there for Class 8 English Chapter 10: The Cherry Tree?
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Yes — it follows the NCERT Class 8 English syllabus, used by CBSE and many state boards.