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  NCERT English Class 9th – The Beggar Detailed Summary Introduction The Beggar is a famous story written by Anton Chekhov. The story tells us how kindness, sympathy, and honest work can completely change a person’s life. Detailed Summary The story begins when a lawyer named Sergei meets a poor beggar outside his house. The beggar is wearing torn clothes and looks weak and hungry. He asks Sergei for money and says that he was once a school teacher who lost his job because of false accusations. While listening to him, Sergei suddenly remembers seeing the same man earlier in the street. At that time, the beggar had claimed that he was a university student who had been expelled from college. Sergei realizes that the man is lying. Sergei becomes angry and scolds him for cheating people through lies. He tells him that begging dishonestly is shameful. Feeling ashamed, the beggar finally tells the truth. His name is Lushkoff . He says that he used to sing in a Russian choir, but he los...

 

NCERT Class 9 English

Weathering the Storm in Ersama — MCQs

1. Who is the author of “Weathering the Storm in Ersama”?

A. Ruskin Bond
B. Harsh Mander
C. Oscar Wilde
D. Isaac Asimov

Answer: B. Harsh Mander


2. In which state did the super cyclone occur?

A. Bihar
B. Kerala
C. Odisha
D. Assam

Answer: C. Odisha


3. When did the super cyclone hit Odisha?

A. October 1999
B. January 2001
C. July 1998
D. March 2000

Answer: A. October 1999


4. Where had Prashant gone before the cyclone?

A. To school
B. To the market
C. To Kalikuda village
D. To Cuttack

Answer: C. To Kalikuda village


5. Why did people take shelter in a concrete building?

A. It was a school
B. It was strong and safe
C. It had food supplies
D. It was empty

Answer: B. It was strong and safe


6. For how many days were people trapped without food?

A. One day
B. Two days
C. Three days
D. Four days

Answer: B. Two days


7. What did Prashant use while walking through floodwater?

A. A rope
B. A torch
C. A stick
D. A boat

Answer: C. A stick


8. What did Prashant see floating in the water?

A. Boats
B. Trees only
C. Dead bodies of people and animals
D. Food packets

Answer: C. Dead bodies of people and animals


9. What was destroyed by the cyclone?

A. Houses and crops
B. Trees and roads
C. Electric poles
D. All of these

Answer: D. All of these


10. What did Prashant arrange first for the villagers?

A. Clothes
B. Food
C. Medicines
D. Money

Answer: B. Food


11. Who helped Prashant in relief work?

A. Teachers
B. Soldiers
C. Young boys of the village
D. Shopkeepers only

Answer: C. Young boys of the village


12. What did Prashant do for orphaned children?

A. Sent them away
B. Ignored them
C. Arranged shelter and care
D. Asked officials for help only

Answer: C. Arranged shelter and care


13. What quality of Prashant is shown in the story?

A. Selfishness
B. Courage and leadership
C. Laziness
D. Anger

Answer: B. Courage and leadership


14. What was missing after the cyclone?

A. Electricity
B. Food and water
C. Shelter
D. All of these

Answer: D. All of these


15. What message does the story give?

A. Natural disasters cannot be faced
B. Money is most important
C. Teamwork and humanity are important
D. Villages are unsafe places

Answer: C. Teamwork and humanity are important


16. Why did Prashant stay in the village?

A. He had no money
B. He wanted to help the villagers
C. He was afraid to leave
D. His friend stopped him

Answer: B. He wanted to help the villagers


17. What happened to many children after the cyclone?

A. They became rich
B. They left the village
C. They became orphans
D. They moved to cities

Answer: C. They became orphans


18. What kind of weather conditions were there during the cyclone?

A. Snowfall
B. Strong winds and heavy rain
C. Bright sunshine
D. Cool breeze

Answer: B. Strong winds and heavy rain


19. How did Prashant motivate people?

A. By giving speeches only
B. By helping and encouraging them
C. By asking them to leave the village
D. By staying silent

Answer: B. By helping and encouraging them


20. What is the best title for the story?

A. Village Life
B. The Brave Soldier
C. Weathering the Storm in Ersama
D. Flood in Odisha

Answer: C. Weathering the Storm in Ersama

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