MCQ Waiting for the Rain English Poorvi Class 8 CBSE Board Advertisement MCQ’s For All Chapters – English Poorvi Class 8th 1. According to the old woman, why is the lack of rain beneficial?It saves waterIt allows the land to restIt prevents floodingIt helps crops growQuestion 1 of 152. How does Velu react to the old woman’s idea of letting the land rest?He agrees immediatelyHe is puzzledHe laughs at herHe ignores herQuestion 2 of 153. What does the old woman call Velu when giving advice?FriendBrotherSonFarmerQuestion 3 of 154. What does Velu feel on his shoulder at the end of the story?A leafA tiny dropA stoneA breezeQuestion 4 of 155. What does Velu see in the sky at the end of the story?StarsClouds gatheringA clear skyA rainbowQuestion 5 of 156. Why does Velu run home laughing and happy?He finds moneyHe sees signs of rainHe meets his familyHe gets a new jobQuestion 6 of 157. What is the meaning of “crimson” as used in the text?Bright yellowDeep redPale blueDark greenQuestion 7 of 158. What does “forlorn” mean in the context of the barren land?Fertile and greenSad and neglectedWet and muddyDry and crackedQuestion 8 of 159. What does “dejected” describe in Velu’s feelings?AngrySad and disappointedExcitedHopefulQuestion 9 of 1510. What is the meaning of “ceaseless” in the context of cultivation?OccasionalContinuousSlowTemporaryQuestion 10 of 1511. Who said, “So many favourable conditions but still no rain”?VeluThe old womanWeather office staffA neighborQuestion 11 of 1512. Why couldn’t farmers tend to their fields without rain?They were too tiredThe land was too hard and dryThey lacked seedsThey were on holidayQuestion 12 of 1513. What does the old woman’s soft tone and smile suggest about her?She is angryShe is kind and wiseShe is confusedShe is mocking VeluQuestion 13 of 1514. How does the old woman convey Nature’s wisdom to Velu?By explaining scientific weather patternsBy comparing the earth to a child needing restBy suggesting astrological solutionsBy telling him to pray for rainQuestion 14 of 1515. What does the story suggest about farmers’ relationship with nature?They control natureThey are dependent on natureThey ignore natureThey harm natureQuestion 15 of 15 Loading...
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