Class 9 English Chapter 5: The World of Limitless Possibilities / Nine Gold Medals — practice questions with answers
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Q1. In ‘The World of Limitless Possibilities’ (an interview with Paralympian Dr Deepa Malik), what are the Paralympic Games?
- International games for athletes with locomotor, sensory or intellectual disabilities
- Games only for children
- A school sports day
- Games for retired Olympians
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Answer: A. International games for athletes with locomotor, sensory or intellectual disabilities
Why: They celebrate resilience and redefine possibilities. [p.138]
Why: They celebrate resilience and redefine possibilities. [p.138]
Q2. In ‘The World of Limitless Possibilities’ (an interview with Paralympian Dr Deepa Malik), what helped her turn obstacles into stepping stones?
- Family support and her own fortitude
- Luck alone
- Avoiding challenges
- Giving up sports
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Answer: A. Family support and her own fortitude
Why: Mental resilience as well as physical strength. [p.141]
Why: Mental resilience as well as physical strength. [p.141]
Q3. In ‘The World of Limitless Possibilities’ (an interview with Paralympian Dr Deepa Malik), which awards has Dr Deepa Malik received? (Tick all that apply)
- Khel Ratna
- Arjuna Award
- Padma Shri
- Nobel Prize
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Answer: A. Khel Ratna; B. Arjuna Award; C. Padma Shri
Why: She is also on the IPC’s list of inspirational women. [p.139]
Why: She is also on the IPC’s list of inspirational women. [p.139]
Q4. In ‘The World of Limitless Possibilities’ (an interview with Paralympian Dr Deepa Malik), which qualities does Deepa Malik show? (Tick all that apply)
- Resilience
- Determination
- Commitment to helping others
- Self-pity
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Answer: A. Resilience; B. Determination; C. Commitment to helping others
Why: Every setback is an opportunity. [p.141–142]
Why: Every setback is an opportunity. [p.141–142]
Q5. In ‘The World of Limitless Possibilities’ (an interview with Paralympian Dr Deepa Malik), people often underestimated Deepa Malik’s abilities.
True or false?
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Answer: True
Why: She overcame this with mental resilience. [p.141]
Why: She overcame this with mental resilience. [p.141]
Q6. In ‘The World of Limitless Possibilities’ (an interview with Paralympian Dr Deepa Malik), the interview suggests that disability makes success impossible.
True or false?
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Answer: False
Why: It argues the opposite. [p.140–142]
Why: It argues the opposite. [p.140–142]
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