CBSE Questions for Class 8 English Reading Comprehension Quiz 9 - MCQExams.com

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In his books, Bradbury expressed the view that modern technology __________.
  • had made space travel possible
  • was based on the inventions of great scientists like Asimov and Clarke
  • appealed only to a small audience of readers who knew jargon
  • was a good thing but could be misused
Why do swallows live near water bodies?
  • Constant flying makes them thirsty.
  • They cannot store water in their short, wide bills.
  • They love to skim over cool water as they perform acrobatics.
  • A large number of insects are found there.

In this passage which of the following is not used as names for colours?
  • Fruit
  • Hair colour
  • Minerals
  • Drinks
The following question has the second sentence missing. Choose the appropriate sentence from the given options to complete it:
(a) My sister and I have never seen a house on fire before.
(b) __________________
(c) We rushed out and saw the fire blazing in the distance.
  • We joined a large crowd of people who had gathered at the end of the street.
  • One evening when we heard fire engines, rushing past my house.
  • What a terrible scene we saw that day.
  • We went out with everyone.
An artist can create beautiful things only if ______. 
  • there is disorder.
  • there is no safety.
  • there is safety.
  • there is neither safety nor order.
Complete the given sentence:
The man who talks of 'duties' ______.
  • Is always working hard
  • Avoids hard work
  • Does not know his duties well
  • Always thinks of his 'right' first
Young men forgot their _____________.
  • glorious past.
  • present.
  • future.
  • originality.
Why are people busy?
  • To carry out different activities of society
  • To provide needs of mankind
  • Both A and B
  • None of the above
Complete the sentence with the options given below:
The man who talks about his 'rights' _________________
  • avoids meeting other people.
  • avoids hard work.
  • knows his duties well.
  • believes in hard work.
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Toys that are considered eco-friendly are those that ___________________
  • promote interest in preserving the natural environment.
  • use natural materials.
  • help the development of social skills.
  • use high quality fibre.
Complete the sentence according to the information given in the passage:

Amazing discoveries of science have been made _________.
  • in a brief period.
  • in a long period.
  • in our forefather's age.
  • in centuries.
What does the machine age produce?
  • Goods
  • Food
  • Goods but avoids the consequences
  • Scientific triumph 
Modern pleasures, according to the writer, ___________________
  • are indispensable.
  • are useless because they don't amuse men.
  • cripple the sense of participation.
  • do not make men take the initiative.
Choose the best heading for paragraph I.
  • Environmental problems
  • Reasons for the scientists' concern
  • Post-mortem findings
  • Symptoms of the illness
A man can defeat all hurdles by _______
  • coping with all situations.
  • strong determination and iron will.
  • becoming strong.
  • becoming tall.
It can be inferred that _____________.
  • Genius and hard work go together
  • Genius and hard work are opposed to each other
  • Genius and hard work end in frustration
  • All of the above
All virtues become meaningful by means of _________.
  • faith
  • charity
  • courage
  • hope
Author says that __________.
  • No society can be idle
  • Developed countries can be idle
  • Underdeveloped countries can be idle
  • All of the above
Which of the following is correct according to the passage?
  • The author says that reading newspapers is bad.
  • Mental effort is not required while reading newspapers.
  • We should imitate Romans.
  • We should slaughter animals. 
With the passage of time, man is becoming busier because ____________
  • he likes to be busy.
  • he is born to be busy.
  • to be busy is a mode of life or habit.
  • all of the above.
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option from those given below.
The writer feels that victory over failure ______________
  • is not possible.
  • is not good.
  • is absolute.
  • is not easy.
The writer prefers ___________________________.
  • modern pleasures to office work
  • modern pleasures to journalism
  • neither journalism nor office work
  • journalism and office work to modern pleasures
What has brought to the notice of the government that the public distribution system is very inefficient?  
  • The media
  • The opposite party 
  • The studies by the Planning Commission
  • The poor people themselves
What is not Arthshatra about?
  • It's not a classical Indian treatise on statecraft
  • It's not about the rules of the government
  • It's not about the contemporary state administration
  • It's not about the Greek invaders
Why is Chanakya known as Kautilya?
  • Because he was very clever
  • Because he succeeded in establishing the Mauriyan Empire
  • Because he caused the downfall of the Nanda Dynasty
  • Because of his 'Kut-Niti'
A shift from subsidies to direct cash transfer would enable the government to? 
  • Improve targeting of subsidies to the most deserving and reduce leakages
  • Simplify the complicated system to help the deserving
  • Check the high infaltion
  • Get rid of the criticism that the government is anti-poor.
What does spending on subsidies by the central government contribute to?
  • Corruption
  • High inflation
  • Creating so many problems for the poor
  • High inflation as well as the growing debt burden of government
What shows that the public distribution system is inefficient?
  • That $$38\%$$ of subsidies on grain does not reach the targeted group.
  • That one-third of subsidies is siphoned out of the supply chain. 
  • That the government has to spend Rs. $$3.65$$ for transferring Rs. $$1$$ to the poor.
  • A and B
The switchover of product subsidies to direct cash transfer to the poor would be a welcome shift because ______________________________.
  • it would do away with the PDS
  • it would simplify the process of helping the poor.
  • it would sharply reduce poverty and also ensure fiscal correction
  • it would enable the poor to buy things of their own requirement.
Which of the following fact has nothing to do with Chanakya's personal life?
  • Chanakya was born at Varansi
  • Chanakya was like an ascetic
  • Chanakya lived in a mud hut near the royal palace
  • Chanakya was the son of a poor Brahmin
Who wrote Arthashastra?
  • A Nanda ruler
  • Chandragupta
  • Chanakya
  • A Greek invader
Choose the word from paragraph II which means 'dead bodies':
  • Pesticide
  • Virus
  • Corpses
  • Collapses
According to the passage, speech can be a curse because it can __________. 
  • create misunderstandings
  • lead to carelessness
  • hurt others
  • reveal our intentions
According to the passage, man should strive to ______

  • achieve that greatness which makes him a good human being.

  • inspire others to do good things in life.
  • achieve a higher social status in life.
  • get material prosperity.
The worst thing about modern science is that it has _______________________.
  • produced dangerous weapons
  • spread new superstitions
  • contributed to all religions
  • discredited all religions
Martin Luther's army ____________.
  • invaded the seats of white power and authority
  • seized the fortress of white pride and glory
  • evolved a strategy to overthrow the white regime and replace it with a black regime
  • fought against hatred, segregation and all kinds of discrimination
She distributed all her property and wealth among her sons because _______
  • she was overwhelmed with their devotion and affection.
  • they wanted it.
  • she was on the verge of death.
  • she had lost investment in property.
A man with moral courage can, if the need arises, ________. 
  • defy his enemies
  • overcome all difficulties
  • face a situation boldly
  • be very pragmatic
A man becomes a little creator when he _______.
  • works hard to improve his life.
  • gets inspiration to do good to others.

  • is free from risks to his physical existence.

  • indulges in creative writing.
When talking to a reporter, a coach usually __________
  • does not acquaint him with the full potentialities of the new players.
  • derides his rival teams.
  • highlights the qualities of the new members of the team.
  • praises his team.
At the sight of the author's bloody wound, his friends __________________________. 
  • were terrified
  • were filled with shame
  • grew very angry
  • felt depressed and defeated
The author thinks that in the modern times ______________________.
  • the police have grown very powerful
  • people's needs have increased
  • politicians have become corrupt
  • people have become corrupt
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It is not commonly acknowledged that _________________________. 
  • parents teach their children a great deal
  • children learn a lot from their parents
  • parents learn a great deal from their children
  • children learn a great deal in spite of their parents
The mother was caught in the wrong because the daughter _______. 
  • proved that she had not picked the branch with the blossom.
  • reminded her that she loved flowers.
  • reminded her that the branch with blossoms was from a plum tree.
  • proved that those blossoms would not yield any fruit.
The writer got peace only when ______________.
  • he remembered his friends
  • he indulged in religious thoughts
  • he began to think of death
  • he allowed his mind not to concentrate on anything
Mrs. Winters had to stay in New York ________
  • to take conduct a panel.
  • to meet the doctor.
  • for a meeting of the pharmacologists' society.
  • for none of the above reasons.
Often at times, you will hear people hotly denouncing ____________
  • views held universally.
  • views that have never been put forward.
  • absurd arguments put forward by others.
  • views that are opposed to their own.
The character of a nation is the result of its _______
  • mentality.
  • cultural heritage.
  • gross ignorance.
  • socio-political conditions.
According to the author, his countrymen should ____________________
  • read the history of other nations.
  • have a better understanding of other nations.
  • not read about other nations.
  • have vital contacts with other nations.
Albert was sad and depressed because _________.
  • he was not able to buy cigarettes.
  • he was worried about finding a job.
  • he had had to walk on a long road.
  • he had no money for the train journey.
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