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Q121.Poetry
What time of the day and year is described in Robert Frost's poem?
A
Bright summer noon
B
The darkest evening of the year in winter
C
Spring sunrise
D
Autumn afternoon
Q122.Prose
Why did Sachin often play with wet pockets during the summer camp?
A
He went swimming daily
B
His one set of cricket clothes had insufficient time to dry out between morning and evening sessions
C
He washed them in rain
D
He spilled water on purpose
Q123.Supplementary
How did the wicked old couple meet their end or reform in the folktale?
A
They were banished from Japan
B
They were beaten almost to death by the prince's retainers, repented, and were helped by the good old couple
C
They ran away to sea
D
They lost their sanity completely
Q124.Poetic Device
Which former Indian Prime Minister kept the last two lines of Frost's poem on his desk as a reminder of his responsibilities?
A
Indira Gandhi
B
Jawaharlal Nehru
C
Lal Bahadur Shastri
D
Rajiv Gandhi
Q125.Vocabulary
What does the word 'stamina' mean?
A
Physical strength only
B
The ability to sustain prolonged physical and mental effort
C
Mental confusion
D
Speed in running
Q126.Book Back
How did the wicked neighbours react when they heard about the honest couple's newfound wealth?
A
They rejoiced for them
B
They became covetous, stingy, and borrowed the dog by force
C
They reported them to authorities
D
They left the village
Q127.Poetic Device
What is the rhyme scheme of the first stanza of 'Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening'?
A
aabb
B
aaba
C
abab
D
abba
Q128.Book Back
Who accompanied Sachin during his early morning bus journeys to Shivaji Park to get him used to the routine?
A
His father
B
His coach Achrekar
C
His brother Ajit
D
his friend Joe
Q129.Grammar
What is the meaning of the phrasal verb 'emulate' as used in contexts like sports?
A
To criticize
B
To match or surpass typically by imitation
C
To ignore completely
D
To defeat
Q130.Book Back
What miraculous power did the ashes of the burnt mortar possess?
A
Turning stones into gold
B
Bringing withered trees back to life and causing them to blossom
C
Curing any disease
D
Making people invisible
Q131.Book Back
What happened when the covetous and stingy neighbours tried to use the pine-tree mortar made from the dog's grave?
A
It turned all their rice into filth
B
It produced diamonds
C
It broke into pieces instantly
D
It caught fire
Q132.Book Back
In the Japanese folk tale 'The Envious Neighbour', what did the honest old couple's pet dog help them discover?
A
A hidden cave
B
A buried treasure of gold pieces and silver
C
Magical seeds
D
A secret spring
Q133.Book Back
What prevents the speaker from lingering longer in the lovely woods?
A
The approaching snow storm
B
Promises to keep and miles to go before sleep
C
His horse running away
D
The village master calling him
Q134.Book Back
Why does the horse give its harness bells a shake?
A
To signal it is hungry
B
To ask if there is some mistake in stopping without a farmhouse near
C
To frighten wild animals
D
To wake up the owner
Q135.Book Back
Who wrote the poem 'Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening'?
A
Robert Frost
B
William Wordsworth
C
John Keats
D
Walt Whitman
Q136.Book Back
What was the final part of Sachin's rigorous daily training routine at Shivaji Park?
A
Running two full circuits of Shivaji Park with pads and gloves on
B
Doing push-ups for an hour
C
Swimming in the club pool
D
Batting against bowling machines
Q137.Book Back
Which school did Sachin change to upon his coach's insistence to pursue serious cricket?
A
New English School, Bandra
B
Shardashram Vidyamandir
C
Mumbai High School
D
St. Xavier's School
Q138.Book Back
What reward did Achrekar Sir place on top of the stumps during the intense last 15 minutes of net practice?
A
A silver medal
B
A one-rupee coin
C
A cricket bat
D
A gold coin
Q139.Book Back
At what age did Sachin go to Ramakant Achrekar for his cricket training camp?
A
Ten years old
B
Eleven years old
C
Twelve years old
D
Nine years old
Q140.Book Back
Who were Sachin Tendulkar's favourite cricket players in his childhood?
A
Sunil Gavaskar and Viv Richards
B
Sachin and Kapil Dev
C
MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli
D
Don Bradman and Sachin
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