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MCQ on Class 10 English First Flight Chapter 8: The Sermon at Benares

By Abdur Rohman / June 30, 2024

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Chapter 8 of the class 10 English Textbook First Flight as per the NCERT syllabus is The Sermon at Benares.

This chapter is a foundational tale in Buddhism. It details the Buddha’s first sermon after achieving enlightenment. It explores themes of suffering, grief, and the universality of human experience.

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 8

1. Who was Kisa Gotami?

A. Buddha’s disciple B. A woman who lost her son C. A queen D. Buddha’s mother

2. What did Kisa Gotami want from Buddha?

A. Wealth B. A cure for her son C. Enlightenment D. Food

3. What did Buddha ask Kisa Gotami to bring?

A. Rice grains B. A mustard seed C. A flower D. A candle

4. From where did Kisa Gotami have to bring the mustard seed?

A. A wealthy man’s house B. A marketplace C. A house untouched by death D. A temple

5. What realization did Kisa Gotami come to after her search?

A. Death can be avoided B. She can bring her son back C. Buddha is not helpful D. Death is universal

6. What lesson did Buddha impart to Kisa Gotami?

A. Life is eternal B. Death is inevitable C. Grief can be cured D. Wealth brings peace

7. Where did Buddha deliver his first sermon?

A. Lumbini B. Benares C. Kapilavastu D. Sarnath

8. What was Buddha’s real name?

A. Gautam Shakya B. Siddhartha Gautama C. Suddhodana D. Mahavira

9. What did Kisa Gotami’s search for the mustard seed symbolize?

A. The inevitability of death B. The futility of wealth C. The power of prayer D. The strength of faith

10. How did Kisa Gotami feel after she understood Buddha’s lesson?

A. Angry B. Enlightened C. Confused D. Depressed

11. Who was Buddha before he became enlightened?

A. A prince B. A merchant C. A farmer D. A warrior

12. What did Kisa Gotami’s realization lead her to understand about life?

A. Life is always joyful B. Wealth can solve problems C. Life is full of suffering D. Death is avoidable

13. How did Kisa Gotami’s son’s death impact her initially?

A. Made her peaceful B. Made her happy C. Made her grief-stricken D. Made her enlightened

14. What does the story of Kisa Gotami teach about selfishness?

A. It must be overcome to understand life B. It is necessary for survival C. It leads to happiness D. It is unavoidable

15. What does the mustard seed in Buddha’s lesson represent?

A. Wealth B. The inevitability of death C. Joy D. Faith

16. What was the ultimate lesson Buddha wanted to impart through the story of Kisa Gotami?

A. Prayer solves all problems B. Acceptance of the reality of life and death C. Wealth brings peace D. Grief is temporary

17. What did Kisa Gotami’s grief prevent her from understanding initially?

A. The value of life B. The importance of wealth C. The universality of death D. The power of prayer

18. What event triggered Kisa Gotami’s journey to seek Buddha’s help?

A. The death of her only son B. Her own illness C. Loss of wealth D. Buddha’s sermon

19. What does Buddha’s lesson to Kisa Gotami suggest about human suffering?

A. It is rare B. It is universal C. It can be avoided D. It is caused by wealth

20. Why did Buddha choose a mustard seed for Kisa Gotami’s task?

A. It is valuable B. It is rare C. It is symbolic D. It is common and easily available

21. According to the chapter, what must one overcome to understand the reality of life?

A. Wealth B. Selfishness and lamentation C. Joy D. Faith

22. What did Kisa Gotami do after her son died?

A. Accepted his death calmly B. Sought a way to bring him back to life C. Prayed for wealth D. Left her village

23. Why was Kisa Gotami unable to find a house untouched by death?

A. She did not search properly B. She was not dedicated C. Every house had experienced death D. Death is rare

24. What did Buddha do after attaining enlightenment?

A. Became a king B. Amassed wealth C. Started teaching people D. Went into isolation

25. How did Buddha help people understand his teachings?

A. Through wealth B. Through parables and stories C. Through force D. Through prayers

26. What did Kisa Gotami learn about the human condition?

A. It is full of joy B. It is marked by suffering C. It is eternal D. It is based on wealth

27. How did Buddha suggest one could achieve peace?

A. By gaining wealth B. By praying C. By overcoming grief D. By isolating

28. How did Buddha’s lesson change Kisa Gotami?

A. Made her wealthy B. Made her joyful C. Made her understand the reality of life D. Made her powerful

29. What is the ultimate teaching of Buddha according to the chapter?

A. Accept the inevitability of death B. Seek wealth and power C. Death is avoidable D. Isolation brings peace

30. How did the villagers react to Kisa Gotami’s request?

A. They gave her the mustard seed B. They ignored her C. They mocked her D. They sympathized but could not help

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The Bottom Line

I hope these 30 MCQs on “The Sermon at Benares ” of Class 10 English Chapter 8 of the First Flight Textbook have helped you to test your knowledge and preparation level.

If you have any queries, or comments or find any mistake in the above questions, feel free to contact me in the comment section below.

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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.