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MCQ on Class 10 English First Flight Chapter 5: Glimpses of India

By Abdur Rohman / June 27, 2024

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Chapter 5 of the class 10 English Textbook First Flight as per the NCERT syllabus is Glimpses of India.

This chapter is a collection of three short pieces that showcase different aspects of Indian culture and life in various regions.

Here, we have discussed 30 Multiple Choice Questions based on the chapter. These questions will help you to learn more about the chapter and practice for your exam.

For each question below, there are four options out of which only one option is correct. After selecting your answer, click on the submit button to see the score and review your answers.

MCQ on Class 10 English First Flight Chapter 5 Glimpses of India

1. Who is the traditional baker in Goa referred to as?

A. Breadman B. Pader C. Pastry chef D. Baker

2. Which of these is a traditional Goan bread?

A. Pav B. Pao C. Bun D. Croissant

3. What sound indicates the baker’s arrival in Goa?

A. Bell ringing B. Thud and jingle C. Dog barking D. Door knocking

4. What is the main attraction of Coorg?

A. Tea gardens B. Beaches C. Coffee plantations D. Temples

5. Which community in Coorg is known for their bravery?

A. Tamilians B. Kannadigas C. Malayalis D. Kodavas

6. Which river flows through Coorg?

A. Krishna B. Kaveri C. Godavari D. Narmada

7. Who are Pranjol and Rajvir?

A. Tea plantation workers B. Classmates C. Relatives D. Tourists

8. Where is Pranjol’s hometown?

A. Coorg B. Assam C. Goa D. Kerala

9. Which state in India is famous for its tea gardens?

A. Assam B. Karnataka C. Gujarat D. Tamil Nadu

10. What is the capital of Assam?

A. Dispur B. Guwahati C. Shillong D. Imphal

11. What is ‘pader’ in Goa?

A. Baker B. Fisherman C. Farmer D. Teacher

12. Which festival in Goa is incomplete without the sweet bread ‘bol’?

A. Christmas B. Diwali C. Marriage D. New Year

13. What is Coorg known as?

A. Scotland of the East B. Switzerland of India C. Scotland of India D. Kashmir of the South

14. What is the local name of the river Kaveri in Coorg?

A. Kaveramma B. Cauvery C. Kaveri Devi D. Kaveri Mai

15. What is the staple food of the people in Assam?

A. Wheat B. Rice C. Corn D. Barley

16. What is the best time to visit Coorg?

A. Summer B. September to March C. April to June D. Monsoon

17. What is the main industry in Assam?

A. IT industry B. Tourism C. Tea industry D. Fishing

18. Which plant is commonly associated with the landscape of Assam?

A. Tea plant B. Coffee plant C. Rubber plant D. Bamboo

19. What is ‘Baker’s dozen’ in Goa?

A. 12 B. 13 C. 14 D. 15

20. Which is a popular Coorg dish?

A. Idli B. Dosa C. Puttu D. Pandi curry

21. How did the bakers in Goa announce their arrival?

A. By ringing a bell B. By banging their bamboo sticks C. By shouting D. By knocking on doors

22. What do the bakers wear while baking in Goa?

A. Apron B. Kabai C. Pajama D. Lungi

23. What is the profession of Pranjol’s father?

A. Teacher B. Doctor C. Manager of a tea garden D. Shopkeeper

24. What does the word ‘bolinhas’ refer to in Goa?

A. Savory snacks B. Curries C. Sweet bread D. Sauces

25. What is the traditional dress of the Kodavas?

A. Saree B. Kupiya C. Dhoti D. Sherwani

26. What is the height range of the hills in Coorg?

A. 100-200 meters B. 800-1000 meters C. 1200-1500 meters D. 2000-2500 meters

27. What is Assam’s local name for tea?

A. Chai B. Cha C. Chah D. Chiya

28. How many types of bread does the baker bake in Goa?

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

29. Which festival is celebrated with special bread in Goa?

A. Christmas B. Diwali C. Holi D. Eid

30. How is ‘monsoon’ pronounced in Coorg?

A. Mansoon B. Monson C. Monsun D. Mansun

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The Bottom Line

I hope these 30 MCQs on “Glimpses of India” of Class 10 English Chapter 5 of the First Flight Textbook have helped you to test your knowledge and preparation level.

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Abdur Rohman

Abdur Rohman is an Electrical Engineer from Charaideo, Assam, who wears multiple hats as a part-time teacher, blogger, entrepreneur, and digital marketer. Passionate about education, he founded The Assam School blog to provide free, comprehensive textbook solutions, MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions), and other academic content for students from Class V to XII.