📚 NCERT Class 9 English – The Snake and the Mirror MCQs in Simple Words 1. Who is the narrator of the story? A. A farmer B. A doctor C. A teacher D. A lawyer Answer: B. A doctor 2. Where did the doctor live? A. In a big house B. In a hospital C. In a small rented room D. In a village school Answer: C. In a small rented room 3. What kind of doctor was the narrator? A. A dentist B. A veterinary doctor C. A homeopathic doctor D. A surgeon Answer: C. A homeopathic doctor 4. What did the doctor hear in his room? A. A cat B. A snake C. A sound like rats D. A bird Answer: C. A sound like rats 5. What did the doctor do when he heard the sound? A. He ran outside B. He looked into the mirror C. He called the police D. He went to sleep Answer: B. He looked into the mirror 6. What did the doctor decide about his moustache? A. To shave it B. To grow a thick moustache C. To grow a thin moustache D. To cut it short Answer: C. To grow a thin moustache 7. What did the doctor want to have on his ...
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The Sound of Music Part 2: The Shehnai of Bismillah Khan Mcqs Ncert/Jcert English Class 9th
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NCERT Class 9 English – The Sound of Music Part 2: The Shehnai of Bismillah Khan Mcqs The Sound of Music Part 2: The Shehnai of Bismillah Khan Mcqs R.K.Verma The Sound of Music – Part 2 The Shehnai of Bismillah Khan Mcqs 1. Who is the main personality in Part 2 of the lesson? a) Evelyn Glennie b) Ali Bux c) Bismillah Khan d) Aurangzeb ✅ Answer: c) Bismillah Khan 2. Which musical instrument did Bismillah Khan play? a) Flute b) Tabla c) Sitar d) Shehnai ✅ Answer: d) Shehnai 3. Which Mughal emperor banned the pungi? a) Akbar b) Shah Jahan c) Aurangzeb d) Humayun ✅ Answer: c) Aurangzeb 4. Why did Aurangzeb ban the pungi? a) It was expensive. b) It had an unpleasant sound. c) Nobody played it. d) It was too old. ✅ Answer: b) It had an unpleasant sound. 5. The shehnai is an improved form of the: a) Flute b) Tabla c) Pungi d) Sitar ✅ Answer: c) Pungi 6. Who taught Bismillah Khan to play the shehnai? a) His father b) His uncle, Ali Bux c) His friend d) His teacher at school ✅ Answer:...
The Sound of Music Part 1 (Evelyn Glennie) Mcqs Ncert/Jcert English Class 9th
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Ncert/Jcert English Class 9th The Sound of Music – Part 1 (Evelyn Glennie) Mcqs The Sound of Music Part 1 (Evelyn Glennie) Mcqs R.K.Verma The Sound of Music – Part 1 (Evelyn Glennie) Mcqs 1. Who is the author of the lesson "The Sound of Music"? a) Ruskin Bond b) Deborah Cowley c) R.K. Narayan d) Sudha Murty ✅ Answer: b) Deborah Cowley 2. Who is the main character of this lesson? a) Bismillah Khan b) Evelyn Glennie c) Ron Forbes d) James Blades ✅ Answer: b) Evelyn Glennie 3. At what age did Evelyn become completely deaf? a) 8 years b) 10 years c) 11 years d) 17 years ✅ Answer: c) 11 years 4. When was Evelyn's hearing problem first noticed? a) At the age of 5 b) At the age of 8 c) At the age of 12 d) At the age of 15 ✅ Answer: b) At the age of 8 5. Which type of instruments does Evelyn play? a) String instruments b) Wind instruments c) Percussion instruments d) Keyboard instruments ✅ Answer: c) Percussion instruments 6. Who helped Evelyn continue her music? a)...
The Sound of Music Part 2: The Shehnai of Bismillah Khan Question Answer Ncert/Jcert English Class 9th
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NCERT Class 9 English – The Sound of Music Part 2: The Shehnai of Bismillah Khan Question Answer The Sound of Music Part 2: The Shehnai of Bismillah Khan Question Answer R.K.Verma Thinking About the Text Question Answer I. Answer these questions in 30-40 words. 1. Why did Aurangzeb ban the playing of the pungi? औरंगज़ेब ने पुंगी बजाने पर रोक क्यों लगाई? Answer: Aurangzeb banned the playing of the pungi because its sound was unpleasant and harsh. 2. How is a shehnai different from a pungi? शहनाई पुंगी से किस तरह अलग है? Answer: 1. Shehnai has better tonal quality than pungi. 2. Shehnai is longer and broader than a pungi. It has seven holes on the body of the pipe. 3. Where was the shehnai played traditionally? How did Bismillah Khan change this? पारंपरिक रूप से शहनाई कहाँ बजाई जाती थी? बिस्मिल्लाह खान ने इसमें क्या बदलाव किया? Answer: Traditionally, the shehnai was played in temples and at weddings. Bismillah Khan made it popular by playing it on co...
The Sound of Music Part 1 (Evelyn Glennie) Question Answer Ncert/Jcert English Class 9th
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Ncert/Jcert Class 9 English – The Sound of Music Part 1 Question Answer (Evelyn Glennie) The Sound of Music Part 1 (Evelyn Glennie) Question Answer R.K.Verma Thinking About the Text Question Answer I. Answer these questions in a few words or a couple of sentences. 1. How old was Evelyn when she went to the Royal Academy of Music? जब एवलिन रॉयल एकेडमी ऑफ़ म्यूज़िक गई थीं, तब उनकी उम्र क्या थी? Answer: Evelyn was seventeen years old when she went to the Royal Academy of Music in London. 2. When was her deafness first noticed? When was it confirmed? उनके बहरेपन का पता सबसे पहले कब चला? इसकी पुष्टि कब हुई? Answer: Her deafness was first noticed when she was eight years old . It was confirmed when she was eleven years old . II. Answer each of these questions in a short paragraph (30–40 words). 1. Who helped her to continue with music? What did he do and say? म्यूज़िक जारी रखने में उसकी मदद किसने की? उसने क्या किया और क्या कहा? Answer: Percussionist Ron Forbes he...
Drainage System Mcqs NCERT Geography Class 9th Chapter : 3
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Drainage S ystem Mcqs NCERT Geography Class 9th Chapter : 3 जेसीईआरटी भूगोल कक्षा 9 अध्याय 3 : अपवाह (Drainage) R.K.Verma Topic-wise Deep MCQs (महत्वपूर्ण वस्तुनिष्ठ प्रश्न) Topic 1: अपवाह तंत्र (Drainage System) 1. 'अपवाह' शब्द का अर्थ क्या है? (a) पर्वत प्रणाली (b) नदी प्रणाली (c) झील प्रणाली (d) वन प्रणाली ✅ उत्तर: (b) नदी प्रणाली 2. एक नदी एवं उसकी सहायक नदियों द्वारा अपवाहित क्षेत्र कहलाता है— (a) डेल्टा (b) नदी घाटी (c) अपवाह बेसिन (d) मुहाना ✅ उत्तर: (c) अपवाह बेसिन 3. दो अपवाह बेसिनों को अलग करने वाली ऊँची भूमि को क्या कहते हैं? (a) डेल्टा (b) जल विभाजक (c) जलोढ़ मैदान (d) तट ✅ उत्तर: (b) जल विभाजक 4. गंगा एवं सिंधु नदी तंत्रों के बीच जल विभाजक कहाँ स्थित है? (a) पटना (b) अंबाला (c) जयपुर (d) देहरादून ✅ उत्तर: (b) अंबाला 5. भारत की नदियों को मुख्यतः कितने भागों में बाँटा गया है? (a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 4 (d) 5 ✅ उत्तर: (a) 2 — हिमालयी एवं प्रायद्वीपीय नदियाँ। Topic 2: अपवाह प्रतिरूप (Drainage Pattern) 6. वृक्ष की शाखाओं जैसा प्रतिरूप कहलाता है— (a) रेडियल ...
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Drainage S ystem Question Answer Jcert Geography Class 9th Chapter : 3 Drainage Question Answer Jcert Geography Class 9th Chapter : 3 R.K.Verma अध्याय 3 : अपवाह (Drainage) – विस्तृत प्रश्नोत्तर 1. सही उत्तर चुनिए (i) वुलर झील किस राज्य में स्थित है? उत्तर: (d) जम्मू और कश्मीर। (ii) नर्मदा नदी का उद्गम स्थल कहाँ है? उत्तर: (c) अमरकंटक। (iii) निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सी खारे पानी की झील है? उत्तर: (a) सांभर झील। (iv) प्रायद्वीपीय भारत की सबसे लंबी नदी कौन-सी है? उत्तर: (c) गोदावरी। (v) निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सी नदी भ्रंश घाटी (Rift Valley) से होकर बहती है? उत्तर: (d) ताप्ती (तापी)। 2. निम्नलिखित प्रश्नों के उत्तर दीजिए (i) जल विभाजक (Water Divide) से क्या तात्पर्य है? उदाहरण दीजिए। उत्तर: दो नदी बेसिनों को अलग करने वाले ऊँचे भू-भाग, पर्वत या पठार को जल विभाजक कहते हैं। उदाहरण: अंबाला क्षेत्र गंगा और सिंधु नदी तंत्रों के बीच जल विभाजक का कार्य करता है। (ii) भारत का सबसे बड़ा नदी बेसिन कौन-सा है? उत्तर: भारत का सबसे बड़ा नदी बेसिन गंगा नदी बेसिन है। इसका विस्तार उत्तर...
Physical Features of India Mcqs NCERT Geography Class 9th Chapter : 2
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Physical Features of India Mcqs NCERT Geography Class 9th Chapter : 2 Physical Features of India Mcqs NCERT Geography Class 9th Chapter : 2 R.K.Verma अध्याय 2 – भारत की भौतिक विशेषताए Topic-wise MCQs 1. हिमालय पर्वतमाला (Himalayan Mountains) 1. हिमालय किस प्रकार का पर्वत है? (A) अवशिष्ट पर्वत (B) ज्वालामुखी पर्वत (C) वलित पर्वत (D) ब्लॉक पर्वत ✅ उत्तर: (C) वलित पर्वत 2. हिमालय की सबसे ऊँची श्रेणी कौन-सी है? (A) शिवालिक (B) हिमाचल (C) हिमाद्रि (D) पूर्वांचल ✅ उत्तर: (C) हिमाद्रि 3. हिमालय की सबसे बाहरी श्रेणी कौन-सी है? (A) हिमाद्रि (B) हिमाचल (C) शिवालिक (D) काराकोरम ✅ उत्तर: (C) शिवालिक 4. शिमला, मसूरी और नैनीताल किस हिमालयी श्रेणी में स्थित हैं? (A) हिमाद्रि (B) हिमाचल (C) शिवालिक (D) पूर्वांचल ✅ उत्तर: (B) हिमाचल 5. पूर्वांचल हिमालय का विस्तार किस दिशा में है? (A) पश्चिम (B) दक्षिण (C) पूर्व (D) उत्तर ✅ उत्तर: (C) पूर्व 2. उत्तरी मैदान (Northern Plains) 6. उत्तरी मैदान का निर्माण किससे हुआ है? (A) ज्वालामुखीय लावा (B) जलोढ़ निक्षेप (C) चूना पत्थर (D) ग्रेनाइट ✅ उत्तर: (B) जलोढ़...
Physical Features of India Question Answer NCERT Geography Class 9th Chapter : 2
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Physical Features of India Question Answer NCERT Geography Class 9th Chapter : 2 Physical Features of India Question Answer NCERT Geography Class 9th Chapter : 2 R.K.Verma अध्याय 2 – भारत की भौतिक विशेषताएँ विस्तृत प्रश्नोत्तर प्रश्न 1. बहुविकल्पीय प्रश्न (i) तीन ओर से समुद्र से घिरा स्थलभाग क्या कहलाता है? उत्तर: प्रायद्वीप (Peninsula) व्याख्या: जिस भूभाग के तीन ओर जल और एक ओर स्थल हो, उसे प्रायद्वीप कहते हैं। भारत का दक्षिणी भाग एक प्रायद्वीप है। (ii) भारत के पूर्वी भाग में म्यांमार की सीमा बनाने वाली पर्वतमालाओं को क्या कहा जाता है? उत्तर: पूर्वांचल पर्वतमाला व्याख्या: पूर्वांचल हिमालय का पूर्वी विस्तार है, जिसमें पटकोई, नागा, मिजो और गारो-खासी-जैंतिया पहाड़ियाँ शामिल हैं। (iii) गोवा के दक्षिण का पश्चिमी तटीय मैदान क्या कहलाता है? उत्तर: कन्नड़ तट (iv) पूर्वी घाट की सबसे ऊँची चोटी कौन-सी है? उत्तर: महेंद्रगिरि प्रश्न 2. संक्षिप्त उत्तर वाले प्रश्न (i) भाबर क्या है? उत्तर: हिमालय से निकलने वाली नदियाँ शिवालिक की तलहटी में बड़े-बड़े कंकड़, पत्थर और बजरी जमा करती हैं। इस संक...
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NCERT Class 9 English – Rain on the Roof (Detailed Explanation) Poet: Coates Kinney Theme: The poem shows how the soothing sound of rain brings back sweet childhood memories, especially memories of the poet's loving mother. It highlights the healing and comforting power of nature. ( NCERT MCQ ) Introduction In this poem, the poet lies comfortably in his cottage on a rainy night. As he listens to the gentle sound of raindrops falling on the roof, many pleasant memories come to his mind. The most important memory is that of his mother, whose love and care he still cherishes. The poem beautifully connects rain, memories, dreams, and maternal affection. ( NCERT MCQ ) Stanza 1 Explanation "When the humid shadows hover..." Difficult Words Humid shadows – rain-bearing clouds Starry spheres – the sky full of stars Melancholy – sadness Bliss – great happiness Patter – the soft sound of raindrops Explanation The poet describes a rainy night. Dark clouds filled with moistu...
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NCERT Class 9 English – Rain on the Roof (विस्तृत हिन्दी व्याख्या) कवि का परिचय कवि – Coates Kinney यह कविता वर्षा की मधुर ध्वनि, प्रकृति की सुंदरता तथा माँ के स्नेहिल स्मरण को व्यक्त करती है। कवि बताता है कि बारिश की बूंदों की आवाज़ उसे अपने बचपन और अपनी माँ की याद दिलाती है। कविता का केंद्रीय भाव (Central Idea) कवि वर्षा की रात में अपनी झोपड़ी की छत पर गिरती वर्षा की बूंदों की मधुर ध्वनि सुनता है। यह ध्वनि उसके मन में सुखद यादें जगाती है। विशेष रूप से उसे अपनी माँ का प्यार और स्नेह याद आता है। कविता प्रकृति और मानवीय भावनाओं के सुंदर संबंध को दर्शाती है। प्रथम पद्यांश (Stanza 1) कविता "When the humid shadows hover..." शब्दार्थ Humid Shadows – वर्षा से भरे बादल Starry Spheres – तारों से भरा आकाश Melancholy – उदासी Bliss – आनंद Patter – टप-टप की ध्वनि हिन्दी व्याख्या कवि वर्षा ऋतु की एक रात का वर्णन करता है। आकाश में नमी से भरे काले बादल छा जाते हैं और तारों को ढक लेते हैं। ऐसा लगता है मानो अंधकार दुखी होकर आँसू बहा रहा हो। वर्षा की बूंदें धरती पर गिर रही हैं। कवि अपन...
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NCERT Class 9 English – Rain on the Roof Exercise Question Answers (In Simple Words) Thinking About the Poem 1. What do the following phrases mean to you? Discuss in class. (i) Humid shadows Answer: Humid shadows means dark rain clouds full of moisture that cover the sky. (ii) Starry spheres Answer: Starry spheres means the sky filled with shining stars. (iii) What does the poet like to do when it rains? Answer: The poet likes to lie in bed and listen to the soft sound of rain falling on the roof. (iv) What is the single major memory that comes to the poet? Who are the "darling dreamers" he refers to? Answer: The major memory that comes to the poet is of his loving mother. The "darling dreamers" are the poet and his brothers and sisters when they were children. 2. Is the poet now a child? Is his mother still alive? Answer: No, the poet is not a child now. He is an adult. His mother is no longer alive, but he remembers her with love whenever he hears the sound...
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NCERT Class 9 English – Rain on the Roof MCQs 1. Who is the poet of Rain on the Roof ? A) Robert Frost B) Coates Kinney C) William Wordsworth D) John Keats ✅ Answer: B) Coates Kinney 2. What covers the starry sky in the poem? A) Fog B) Birds C) Humid shadows D) Smoke ✅ Answer: C) Humid shadows 3. What does "humid shadows" refer to? A) Trees B) Rain-bearing clouds C) Mountains D) Birds ✅ Answer: B) Rain-bearing clouds 4. Where does the poet lie while listening to the rain? A) In a garden B) On a chair C) In his bed D) On the roof ✅ Answer: C) In his bed 5. What sound does the poet hear? A) Thunder B) Wind C) Pattering of rain D) Birds chirping ✅ Answer: C) Pattering of rain 6. The sound of rain gives the poet a feeling of: A) Fear B) Anger C) Bliss D) Sadness ✅ Answer: C) Bliss 7. What does the rain create in the poet's heart? A) Hatred B) Echoes of memories C) Fear D) Confusion ✅ Answer: B) Echoes of memories 8. What comes to the poet's mind when he hears th...
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NCERT Class 9 English – Rain on the Roof One-Liner Facts for Exam Poet of the poem: Coates Kinney. Poem type: Lyric poem. Theme: Rain, memories, and mother's love. Setting: A rainy night in the poet's cottage. "Humid shadows" refers to: Rain-bearing clouds. "Starry spheres" means: The sky full of stars. The poet lies with: His head resting on a pillow. The sound heard by the poet: Raindrops pattering on the roof. The rain creates a feeling of: Bliss and peace. The sound of rain awakens: Sweet memories and dreams. The poet remembers: His loving mother. "Darling dreamers" refers to: Sleeping children. The mother looked at her children: With love and affection. The poem expresses: Nostalgia (sweet memories of the past). Rain acts as: A link between the present and the past. The poet's mother visited her children: Before dawn. The dominant emotion in the poem: Love and remembrance. The poem highlights: The healing power of natur...
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NCERT Class 9 English – Wind (Detailed Explanation) Poem: Wind Poet: Subramania Bharati Translated by: A. K. Ramanujan The poem presents the wind as a powerful force of nature. It symbolizes the difficulties, challenges, and hardships of life. The poet advises us to become strong so that we can face these challenges successfully. ( successcds ) About the Poet Subramania Bharati (1882–1921) was a famous Tamil poet, journalist, social reformer, and freedom fighter. He is known for his patriotic poems and inspiring messages of courage and self-reliance. ( NCERT Library ) Stanza-wise Explanation Stanza 1 Wind, come softly. Don't break the shutters of the windows. Don't scatter the papers. Don't throw down the books on the shelf. Explanation The poet speaks directly to the wind and requests it to blow gently. He asks it not to break the window shutters, scatter papers, or throw books from the shelf. Here, the wind is personified because it is addressed like a human being....
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