Class 8 English — Objective MCQ

Chapter 1: The Naive Friends

4 Questions

Q1. Why are the two friends called ‘naive’ in the story?

A) They are very intelligent

B) They easily believe others without thinking

C) They are experts in solving problems

D) They are rude to everyone

Q2. What lesson does the story ‘The Naive Friends’ teach?

A) Trust everyone blindly

B) Never forgive anyone

C) Think wisely before trusting people

D) Do not make friends

Q3. What kind of relationship do the two friends share?

A) They dislike each other

B) They pretend to be friends

C) They share true friendship but lack wisdom

D) They are enemies in the story

Q4. What is the tone of the story?

A) Humorous and moralistic

B) Angry and harsh

C) Sad and emotional

D) Scary and mysterious

Chapter 2: Kali and the Rat Snake

4 Questions

Q1. Why is Kali afraid of the rat snake?

A) It is poisonous

B) He thinks all snakes are dangerous

C) He had seen one in a dream

D) He was warned by villagers

Q2. What does the story mainly teach?

A) Fear is necessary for survival

B) Ignorance creates fear

C) Snakes should be killed

D) Children must avoid forests

Q3. How does Kali overcome his fear?

A) By running away

B) By understanding that rat snakes are harmless

C) By killing the snake

D) By calling villagers

Q4. What is the nature of the rat snake?

A) Aggressive

B) Poisonous

C) Harmless

D) Rare

Chapter 3: Siachen – The Place of Wild Roses

4 Questions

Q1. What is Siachen mainly known for?

A) Forests

B) Desert

C) Glacier and extreme cold

D) Lakes

Q2. Why is Siachen called the ‘place of wild roses’?

A) Roses grow everywhere

B) The name originates from Balti word ‘Sia’ meaning rose

C) Soldiers plant roses there

D) Locals paint roses on rocks

Q3. What challenges do soldiers face in Siachen?

A) Lack of food only

B) Mild weather

C) Freezing temperatures and difficult terrain

D) No communication issues

Q4. What does the chapter mainly highlight?

A) Adventure tourism

B) Beauty of deserts

C) Courage and sacrifice of Indian soldiers

D) Forest conservation

Chapter 4: King John and the Abbot of Canterbury

4 Questions

Q1. Why was King John angry with the Abbot?

A) The Abbot refused taxes

B) The Abbot was very rich and powerful

C) The Abbot defeated the king

D) The Abbot insulted the king

Q2. What was the punishment King John threatened?

A) Exile

B) Hanging

C) Imprisonment and loss of property

D) Making him work as a servant

Q3. Who solved the Abbot’s problem?

A) His servants

B) His shepherd

C) The king’s advisor

D) A knight

Q4. What is the tone of the story?

A) Tragic

B) Humorous and witty

C) Romantic

D) Horror

Chapter 5: The Flying Machine

4 Questions

Q1. What is the central theme of ‘The Flying Machine’?

A) Beauty of nature

B) The dangers of technology

C) Human curiosity and invention

D) War and peace

Q2. Why does the Emperor worry about the flying machine?

A) It can be used for entertainment

B) It may fall down

C) It may be misused by enemies

D) It is too expensive

Q3. What does the story suggest about new inventions?

A) They are always harmful

B) They should never be created

C) They bring both opportunities and dangers

D) Only kings should use them

Q4. What genre does ‘The Flying Machine’ belong to?

A) Science fiction

B) Mythology

C) Biography

D) History

Chapter 6: Champion Women

4 Questions

Q1. What does the chapter ‘Champion Women’ mainly highlight?

A) Women in politics

B) Women achievers who broke barriers

C) Fashion trends

D) Women in literature

Q2. What quality is common among the champion women?

A) Laziness

B) Fear of challenges

C) Determination and courage

D) Dependence on others

Q3. What message does the lesson convey?

A) Women should avoid difficult jobs

B) Women can achieve greatness through hard work

C) Only men can be champions

D) Only sportswomen can succeed

Q4. The chapter inspires readers to:

A) Give up easily

B) Compare themselves with others

C) Work hard and follow their dreams

D) Think success is impossible

Chapter 7: A New Religion

4 Questions

Q1. Who founded the new religion described in the chapter?

A) Ashoka

B) Akbar

C) Buddha

D) Kabir

Q2. What was the main message of the new religion?

A) War is necessary

B) Desires are the cause of suffering

C) Wealth is most important

D) Rituals must be followed blindly

Q3. What quality of the founder attracted many followers?

A) Anger

B) Simplicity and compassion

C) Love for wealth

D) Strictness

Q4. What does the chapter teach students?

A) To fight for desires

B) To practice kindness and self-control

C) To collect riches

D) To avoid learning

Chapter 8: Living in the Age of Google

4 Questions

Q1. What is the main idea of the chapter?

A) Google is dangerous

B) Life has become easier due to technology

C) Only books can provide knowledge

D) Internet should be banned

Q2. What caution does the chapter give?

A) Never use Google

B) Do not trust all information blindly

C) Only play games online

D) Avoid reading books completely

Q3. How has Google changed the way people learn?

A) Learning is slower now

B) Information is available instantly

C) People read more books

D) People cannot study anymore

Q4. What should students practice while using the internet?

A) Blind trust

B) Critical thinking

C) Avoiding all information

D) Memorizing everything

Chapter 9: The Sri Krishna Eating House

4 Questions

Q1. What is the setting of the story?

A) A school

B) A restaurant

C) A hospital

D) A railway station

Q2. What problem does the owner face?

A) Too many customers

B) No workers

C) People not paying their bills

D) Food shortage

Q3. What trait of the owner is highlighted?

A) Dishonesty

B) Kindness and patience

C) Anger

D) Laziness

Q4. What is the message of the story?

A) Never help customers

B) Be harsh with poor people

C) Kindness creates trust and goodwill

D) Food should be expensive

Chapter 10: Young Voices of Change

4 Questions

Q1. What is the chapter mainly about?

A) Sports competitions

B) Young people making positive contributions

C) Children wasting time

D) Famous singers

Q2. What quality is common among the young changemakers?

A) Selfishness

B) Laziness

C) Initiative and responsibility

D) Greed

Q3. What does the chapter encourage students to do?

A) Ignore society

B) Take small actions to solve problems

C) Wait for adults to act

D) Avoid teamwork

Q4. Who can bring change according to the lesson?

A) Only politicians

B) Only adults

C) Anyone with determination

D) Only teachers

Chapter 1: My Mother

4 Questions

Q1. What emotion does the poet express for his mother?

A) Anger

B) Hatred

C) Love and respect

D) Fear

Q2. How does the poet describe his mother’s sacrifices?

A) She never helped him

B) She lived only for herself

C) She worked hard for her family

D) She ignored responsibilities

Q3. What quality of the mother is highlighted?

A) Laziness

B) Selfishness

C) Kindness and dedication

D) Anger

Q4. What does the poem teach the readers?

A) Neglect elders

B) Respect and appreciate mothers

C) Stay away from family

D) Never express emotions

Chapter 2: Daffodils

4 Questions

Q1. Who is the poet of ‘Daffodils’?

A) Robert Frost

B) William Wordsworth

C) Tennyson

D) Milton

Q2. What does the poet compare the daffodils to?

A) Stars in the Milky Way

B) Birds

C) Rain drops

D) Mountains

Q3. What effect did the daffodils have on the poet later?

A) They made him sad

B) They comforted his heart

C) They frightened him

D) They confused him

Q4. What is the main theme of the poem?

A) Wealth and power

B) Nature’s healing power

C) Fear of loneliness

D) Human suffering

Chapter 3: Bharat Our Land

4 Questions

Q1. What does the chapter mainly describe?

A) India’s forests only

B) India’s rich culture and diversity

C) India’s rainfall patterns

D) India’s military power

Q2. What makes India unique according to the chapter?

A) Only its climate

B) Its unity in diversity

C) Only its mountains

D) Only its festivals

Q3. What does the chapter encourage students to feel?

A) Fear of other cultures

B) Pride in India

C) Hate toward traditions

D) Ignore the environment

Q4. Which statement is true about India?

A) India has no cultural diversity

B) India has many languages and traditions

C) India is a small island nation

D) India has no history

Chapter 4: Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening

4 Questions

Q1. Who is the poet of this poem?

A) William Wordsworth

B) Robert Frost

C) Keats

D) Emily Dickinson

Q2. Why does the poet stop near the woods?

A) To meet someone

B) To admire the falling snow

C) To take rest for the night

D) To look for food

Q3. What do the woods symbolize?

A) Noise

B) Beauty and mystery

C) Anger

D) Celebration

Q4. What famous line ends the poem?

A) Miles to go before I sleep

B) The woods are golden

C) The road is short

D) I shall return soon

Chapter 5: The Land of Story Books

4 Questions

Q1. What does the child love the most?

A) Sleeping

B) Reading story books

C) Playing video games

D) Eating sweets

Q2. What do the story books provide the child?

A) Wealth

B) Adventures and imagination

C) Sleep

D) Fear

Q3. Where does the child pretend to go?

A) To school

B) To a magical world

C) To a hospital

D) To a zoo

Q4. What does the poem celebrate?

A) Technology

B) The joy of reading

C) The fear of stories

D) The end of imagination

Chapter 6: When Sachin Walks Out To Bat

4 Questions

Q1. Who is the central figure in the poem?

A) Virat Kohli

B) MS Dhoni

C) Sachin Tendulkar

D) Rahul Dravid

Q2. What happens when Sachin walks out to bat?

A) The crowd becomes silent

B) The crowd cheers loudly

C) The match stops

D) The stadium empties

Q3. What quality of Sachin is admired in the poem?

A) Arrogance

B) Laziness

C) Dedication and skill

D) Disobedience

Q4. What does the poem reflect?

A) Fear of Sachin

B) Hatred for cricket

C) Admiration for a sports hero

D) Disinterest in the game

Chapter 7: A Heritage of Trees

4 Questions

Q1. What is the focus of the chapter?

A) Mountains of India

B) Famous trees and their importance

C) Famous rivers

D) Cities of India

Q2. Why are trees considered a heritage?

A) Because they are bought and sold

B) They provide cultural, environmental and historical value

C) They make noise

D) They are short-lived

Q3. What does the chapter encourage?

A) Cutting down old trees

B) Protecting and valuing trees

C) Ignoring nature

D) Polluting forests

Q4. Which tree is known for its longevity?

A) Neem

B) Banyan

C) Palm

D) Eucalyptus

Chapter 8: Baby Ate a Microchip

4 Questions

Q1. What type of poem is this?

A) Serious

B) Humorous

C) Tragic

D) Historical

Q2. Why is the poem funny?

A) The baby becomes a robot

B) The baby eats a microchip

C) The baby flies in the air

D) The baby becomes invisible

Q3. What does the poem reflect?

A) The dangers of modern life

B) The fun of imagining impossible things

C) The importance of homework

D) The beauty of nature

Q4. What tone does the poem carry?

A) Serious

B) Humorous and playful

C) Angry

D) Fearful

Chapter 9: Tower of Strength

4 Questions

Q1. Who is referred to as a ‘tower of strength’?

A) A neighbor

B) A friend

C) A strong and supportive family member

D) A stranger

Q2. What quality is admired in the person?

A) Weakness

B) Anger

C) Patience and strength

D) Laziness

Q3. What does the poem teach?

A) Hate others

B) Value strong and loving people in our life

C) Avoid family

D) Push people away

Q4. What is the tone of the poem?

A) Humorous

B) Emotional and respectful

C) Angry

D) Mysterious

Chapter 10: Try, Try Again

4 Questions

Q1. What is the main message of the poem?

A) Give up quickly

B) Success comes through repeated efforts

C) Failure is permanent

D) Winning is everything

Q2. What should one do when faced with failure?

A) Stop working

B) Try again patiently

C) Blame others

D) Cry and quit

Q3. What does the poem encourage?

A) Laziness

B) Fear of failure

C) Hard work and perseverance

D) Overconfidence

Q4. How can one finally succeed?

A) By cheating

B) By quitting

C) By trying repeatedly

D) By avoiding practice

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कवर किए गए Chapters:

PART – A

Chapter 1: The Naive Friends
Chapter 2: Kali and the Rat Snake
Chapter 3: Siachen the Place of Wild Roses
Chapter 4: King John and the Abbot of Canterbury
Chapter 5: The Flying Machine
Chapter 6: Champion Women
Chapter 7: A New Religion
Chapter 8: Living in the Age of Google
Chapter 9: The Sri Krishna Eating House
Chapter 10: Young Voices of Change

PART – B

Chapter 1: My Mother
Chapter 2: Daffodils
Chapter 3: Bharat Our Land
Chapter 4: Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening
Chapter 5: The Land of Story Books
Chapter 6: When Sachin Walks Out To Bat
Chapter 7: A Heritage of Trees
Chapter 8: Baby Ate a Microchip
Chapter 9: Tower of Strength
Chapter 10: Try, Try Again

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