Class 8 English Chapter 12: Waiting for the Rain — practice questions with answers
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Q1. In the story ‘Waiting for the Rain’, how did Velu feel when he saw a cloudless sky in the morning?
- Discouraged — ‘It doesn’t look encouraging’
- Delighted
- Angry at his family
- Sleepy
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Answer: A. Discouraged — ‘It doesn’t look encouraging’
Why: Not a cloud in the sky. [p.186]
Why: Not a cloud in the sky. [p.186]
Q2. In the story ‘Waiting for the Rain’, who said, ‘So many favourable conditions but still no rain’?
- The people at the weather office
- Velu
- The old woman
- The astrologers
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Answer: A. The people at the weather office
Why: Who-said-what table. [p.187–188]
Why: Who-said-what table. [p.187–188]
Q3. In the story ‘Waiting for the Rain’, how did the story end?
- Clouds gathered and rain began to fall; Velu ran home happy
- Velu sold his land
- The drought continued
- Velu moved to the city
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Answer: A. Clouds gathered and rain began to fall; Velu ran home happy
Why: Sweet, fragrant rain. [p.191]
Why: Sweet, fragrant rain. [p.191]
Q4. In the story ‘Waiting for the Rain’, which signs told Velu rain was coming at the end? (Tick all that apply)
- A cool breeze on his back
- A tiny drop on his shoulder
- Clouds gathering in the distance
- A rainbow at noon
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Answer: A. A cool breeze on his back; B. A tiny drop on his shoulder; C. Clouds gathering in the distance
Why: It was growing dark. [p.191]
Why: It was growing dark. [p.191]
Q5. In the story ‘Waiting for the Rain’, Velu believed that consulting astrologers would bring rain.
True or false?
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Answer: False
Why: He disagreed with the idea. [p.187]
Why: He disagreed with the idea. [p.187]
Q6. In the story ‘Waiting for the Rain’, the old woman thought Velu had perhaps worked too hard.
True or false?
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Answer: True
Why: ‘Perhaps you have worked too hard.’ [p.189]
Why: ‘Perhaps you have worked too hard.’ [p.189]
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How many practice questions are there for Class 8 English Chapter 12: Waiting for the Rain?
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Is this chapter from the NCERT book?
Yes — it follows the NCERT Class 8 English syllabus, used by CBSE and many state boards.