Class 9 English Chapter 1: How I Taught My Grandmother to Read / Bharat Our Land — practice questions with answers
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Q1. In Sudha Murty’s story ‘How I Taught My Grandmother to Read’, why was the narrator surprised to find her grandmother in tears when she returned from the wedding?
- She had never seen her grandmother cry, even in the most difficult situations
- Her grandmother cried every day
- She had expected her to be angry
- Her grandmother was ill
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Answer: A. She had never seen her grandmother cry, even in the most difficult situations
Why: This shows Avva’s strength of character. [p.5]
Why: This shows Avva’s strength of character. [p.5]
Q2. In Sudha Murty’s story ‘How I Taught My Grandmother to Read’, which qualities does the grandmother show? (Tick all that apply)
- Determination
- Humility
- Love of learning
- Laziness
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Answer: A. Determination; B. Humility; C. Love of learning
Why: She even touched her teacher’s feet. [p.8–9]
Why: She even touched her teacher’s feet. [p.8–9]
Q3. In Sudha Murty’s story ‘How I Taught My Grandmother to Read’, the narrator was disappointed with her grandmother’s progress in reading.
True or false?
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Answer: False
Why: Avva learnt quickly and read the novel confidently. [p.9–10]
Why: Avva learnt quickly and read the novel confidently. [p.9–10]
Q4. In Sudha Murty’s story ‘How I Taught My Grandmother to Read’, the grandmother believed that a teacher should be respected regardless of age or gender.
True or false?
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Answer: True
Why: She said so when she touched the narrator’s feet. [p.9]
Why: She said so when she touched the narrator’s feet. [p.9]
Q5. In Sudha Murty’s story ‘How I Taught My Grandmother to Read’, the grandmother wanted to learn to read so that she could be ______.
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Answer: independent
Why: She felt dependent and helpless. [p.8]
Why: She felt dependent and helpless. [p.8]
Q6. In Subramania Bharati’s poem ‘Bharat Our Land’, which aspects of India does the poet celebrate? (Tick all that apply)
- Natural beauty such as mountains and rivers
- Spiritual traditions like the Upanishads
- Brave warriors and wise sages
- Modern factories
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Answer: A. Natural beauty such as mountains and rivers; B. Spiritual traditions like the Upanishads; C. Brave warriors and wise sages
Why: Also divine music. [p.24–25]
Why: Also divine music. [p.24–25]
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