MP Board 9th English Quarterly Exam 2025-26 Question Bank Section D

MP Board 9th English Quarterly Exam 2025-26 Question Bank Section D : MP Board 9th English Text Book Beehive and Moments Chapters Question Answer asked in this Section.

खंड D: पाठ्यपुस्तकें (Textbooks) – 39 अंक 📚

यह खंड विद्यार्थियों की पाठ्यपुस्तकों (Beehive और Moments) की समझ का मूल्यांकन करता है। यह परीक्षा का सबसे महत्वपूर्ण भाग है, जिसमें विभिन्न प्रकार के प्रश्न शामिल हैं:

1. पाठ्यपुस्तक से बहुविकल्पीय प्रश्न (Textual MCQs from Beehive) – 04 अंक

• इस खंड में, छात्रों से उनकी मुख्य पाठ्यपुस्तक Beehive से बहुविकल्पीय प्रश्न (MCQs) पूछे जाएंगे।
• ये प्रश्न पाठ के विवरण, पात्रों और प्रमुख घटनाओं पर आधारित होंगे।

2. उद्धरण आधारित प्रश्न (Extract based Questions) – कुल 06 अंक

• A. गद्य से उद्धरण (Extract from Prose – Beehive): 03 अंक
  • Beehive के गद्य खंड से एक छोटा अंश (extract) दिया जाएगा।
  • छात्रों को इस अंश पर आधारित 3 प्रश्न हल करने होंगे।
• B. कविता से उद्धरण (Extract from Poetry – Beehive): 03 अंक
  • Beehive के कविता खंड से एक काव्यांश (extract) दिया जाएगा।
  • इस पर आधारित 3 प्रश्न पूछे जाएंगे।

3. लघु उत्तरीय प्रश्न (Short Answer Type Questions) – कुल 20 अंक

• गद्य (Prose – Beehive): 12 अंक
  • Beehive के गद्य भाग से लघु उत्तरीय प्रश्न पूछे जाएंगे।
• कविता (Poetry – Beehive): 04 अंक
  • Beehive की कविताओं से लघु उत्तरीय प्रश्न पूछे जाएंगे।
• पूरक पाठक (Supplementary Reader – Moments): 04 अंक
  • पूरक पाठक Moments से भी लघु उत्तरीय प्रश्न पूछे जाएंगे।

4. दीर्घ उत्तरीय प्रश्न (Long Answer Type Questions) – कुल 06 अंक

• गद्य (Prose – Beehive): 03 अंक
  • Beehive के गद्य भाग से एक दीर्घ उत्तरीय प्रश्न पूछा जाएगा, जिसका उद्देश्य छात्रों की गहन समझ और विश्लेषण क्षमता का परीक्षण करना है।
• कविता (Poetry – Beehive): 03 अंक
  • Beehive की कविताओं से एक दीर्घ उत्तरीय प्रश्न पूछा जाएगा, जो कविता के विषयवस्तु और केंद्रीय विचार पर आधारित होगा।

5. ब्रिज कोर्स से शब्दावली (Vocabulary from Bridge Course) – 03 अंक

• इस खंड में ब्रिज कोर्स से संबंधित शब्दावली पर आधारित प्रश्न होंगे।
• इसका उद्देश्य छात्रों की बुनियादी शब्दावली और उसके उपयोग की समझ का मूल्यांकन करना है।

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1. पाठ्यपुस्तक से बहुविकल्पीय प्रश्न (Textual MCQs from Beehive) – 04 अंक

Q.9 Answer the following questions

Lesson-1 The Fun They Had What did Tommy find? a) an old book with yellow crinkly pages b) a tele book c) a brand-new book d) a diary Where did Tommy find the book? (a) in the library (b) in Margie’s house (c) in his house (d) in his friend’s house How old is Margie? (a) 10 years (b) 11 years (c) 12 years (d) 13 years Which year has the story ‘The Fun They Had’ been set in? a) 2057(b) 1957(c) 2157(d) 2257 What was strange about the book for Margie? (a) its title(b) its pages(c) its still words printed on page(d) its colour Who was teaching the students in the modern era (The Fun They Had)? (a) a teacher (b) parents (c) computer(d) a mechanical robot teacher Where was Margie’s school? (a) in a village(b) in a city outskirt(c) in her own house(d) in her friend’s house According to Margie, in an older time, the schools were (a) big (b) small (c) funny (d) good “Why would anyone write about school” -Who said this? (a) Tommy(b) Margie(c) Mrs. Jones(d) Blair The County Inspector had a whole box of- (a) Tools and chocolates(b) Tools with dials and wires(c) Pins(d) Both (a) and (c) What did the teacher in the real book do? (a) taught through computer(b) gave lessons online (c) taught and gave questions in person(d) mailed the lessons Why did Margie find the old schools interesting? (a) because of the fun(b) because of human teachers(c) because of many friends(d) all of these What did the County Inspector do to help Margie? (a) He reset the teacher to Margie’s level. b) He changed the module. (c) He changed the teacher. (d) He changed the syllabus.

Poem-1 The Road Not Taken What does Yellow wood mean? (a) falling leaves(b) forest with yellow leaves (c) wood yellow in colour(d) none What does Poet’s long stare at the path signify? (a) making a choice(b) poet loves nature(c) idling away of time(d) relaxation hours Who is the poet of the poem ‘The Road Not Taken’? (a) James(b) William James(c) William Wordsworth(d) Robert Frost What does ‘diverge’ mean in the poem ‘The Road Not Taken’ ? (a) common(b) separated(c) joined(d) connected What is the dilemma of the poet?( The Road Not Taken) (a) whether he will be able to come back to the second road or not (b) whether he will get time for himself (c) whether he will be successful (d) whether he will be able to walk Why was the poet able to travel one road only? (a) because he had to walk alone(b) because he had no vehicle (c) because he was one person(d) all of these Which thing decides a person’s future according to ‘The Road Not Taken’? (a) the path one chooses to walk(b) the path one leaves behind (c) the regrets(d) the success What does the poem speak about?( The Road Not Taken) (a) about the plight of roads(b) about the people(c) about two roads(d) about the choices made by people

The Shehnai of Bismillah khan (Part-II) Where did Bismillah play the Shehnai on 15th August 1947? (a) Ganga Ghat(b) Banaras(c) Red Fort(d) Montreal Which national award was conferred on Ustad Bismillah Khan? (a) Padmashri (b) Padma Bhushan(c) Padma Vibhushan(d) all of these Shehnai is a refined version of which instrument? (a) musical instrument(b) mouth organ(c) Guitar(d) Pungi Where was the Shehnai played traditionally? (a) In temples(b) in wedding ceremonies(c) auspicious ceremonies(d) all the above Ali Bux was Bismillah’s- (a) father(b) grandfather(c) uncle(d) friend Who changed the perception of the Shehnai? (a) Tansen (b) Evelyn (c) Bismillah Khan (d) all of these Why did Bismillah refuse to go to the U.S.A.? (a) because the Shehnai had no future there (b) he didn’t like the place (c) because of his love for Banaras and river Ganges (d) all of these Why was playing Pungi in Aurangzeb’s palace banned? (a) it had a sharp sound(b) it wasn’t good(c) it was unpleasant(d) all of these Where did Bismillah get his big break? (a) at Ganga ghat(b) in Banaras (c) in all India Radio (d) at the townhall Shehnai is a refined version of which instrument? (a) musical instrument(b) mouth organ(c) Guitar(d) Pungi

Poem-2 Wind Who breaks the shutters of the window? (a) Children(b) A boy(c) A naughty boy(d) Wind Which of the following is Not an action of the wind?” a)brings rain b) tears the pages c) breaks the shutters of the windows d) plants flowers in the garden Whom does wind God like? (a) weak people(b) those who talks to it(c) strong people(d) none of these Which of the following is the poet of the poem ‘Wind’. (a) Robert Frost(b) Subrarnania Bharati(c) Coates Kinney(d) William Wordsworth What does the wind make fun of?” (a) Weak houses and weak doors (b) Weak rafters and weak wood (c) Weak hearts and weak bodies (d) Any living or non-living thing that is weak and crumbling What is the moral of the poem ‘wind’? (a) play with the wind (b) never be defeated by any obstacle (c) be firm and strong (d) both (a) and (b)

2. उद्धरण आधारित प्रश्न (Extract based Questions) – कुल 06 अंक

A. गद्य से उद्धरण (Extract from Prose – Beehive): 03 अंक

Q.10 (A) Read the following extract and answer the questions given below- 1×3= 3

Extract-1 ‘Gee’, said Tommy, “what a waste. When you’re through with the book, you just throw it away, I guess. Our television screen must have had a million books on it and it’s good for plenty more. I wouldn’t throw it away.” “Same with mine”, said Margie. She was eleven and hadn’t seen as many telebook as Tommy had. He was thirteen. She said “Where did you find it?” “In my house.” He pointed without looking because he was busy reading. “In the attic.” “What’s it about?” “School.” Questions: I. What does Tommy think about the number of books on their television screen? a) He thinks it is not enough. b) He thinks it is too many. c) He thinks it is just right. d) He is indifferent. II. What does Tommy suggest they do with traditional books? a) keep them forever b) sell them c) donate them d) throw them away III. Tele book is- a) a very old book b) a real book c) a book which is read on the screen d) a drawing book

Extract-2 Margie was scornful. ‘School? What’s there to write about school? I hate school.’ Margie always hated school, but now she hated it more than ever. The mechanical teacher had been giving her test after test in geography and she had been doing worse and worse until her mother had shaken her head sorrowfully and sent for the County Inspector. Questions: The writer of the story ‘The Fun They Had’- (a) Isaac Asimov (b) Deborah Cowley (c) William Butler yeast What was Margie’s opinion about school? (a) She liked school. (b) She slightly liked it. (c) She hated school. What was wrong with her mechanical teacher? a) It was giving her test after test in English. b) It was giving her test after test in history. c) It was giving her test after test in geography

Extract-3 A slight girl, looking younger than her seventeen years, was nervous yet excited as she felt the vibrations of the approaching train.It was her first day at the prestigious Royal Academy of Music in London and daunting enough for any teenager fresh from a Scottish farm. But this aspiring musician faced a bigger challenge than most: she was profoundly deaf. Questions: I. Who is referred to as the ‘aspiring musician’? (a) Evelyn Glennie (b) Ron Forbes (c) her friend II. What was likely to daunt Evelyn? (a) Royal Academy of Music (b) London (c) her background III. What do you understand by the expression: “fresh from a Scottish farm”? “ (a) new in the city (b) belonged to a Scottish farm (c) both(a) and (b)

10 (B) Read the following extract and answer the questions given below- 1×3=3

Extract -1 Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveller, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth Questions: (i) From which poem has the above extract been taken? (a) The Road Not Taken (b) Rain on the Roof (c) Wind (ii) The synonym of the word ‘diverged’ is——- (a) separated (b) joined (c) converged (iii) What does the phrase “yellow wood” most likely symbolize in the poem? (a) a forest with autumn leaves(b) a dense and mysterious forest (c) a garden with vibrant flowers

Extract -2 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. Questions: What is the poet asking the wind to do? Blow gently b) Blow strongly   c) Blow in circles Which of these is NOT mentioned as something the wind might break or scatter? shutters of the windows b) papers c) clothes What is the tone of the poet in this extract? angry    b) requesting c) excited

Extract -3 He won’t do what you tell him. So, come, let’s build strong homes, Let’s join the doors firmly. Practice to firm the body. Make the heart steadfast. Questions: i. What does the poet mean by “He won’t do what you tell him”? a) The wind does not obey commands. b) The wind is friendly. c) The wind is weak. ii. What is the poet advising people to do? a) avoid the wind b) build strong homes and strengthen themselves c) stop the wind from blowing iii. What does “make the heart steadfast” suggest? a) be physically strong b) be emotionally strong and determined c) be fearful of the wind

Extract-4 Then took the other, as just as fair, Because it was grassy and wanted wear; Though as for that the passing there Had worn them really about the same,” Questions: I. How was the other road? (a) It was still grassy (b) The other road was dusty (c)The road was full of stones. II. Why did the second road present a better claim than the first? (a) It had never been walked before (b) It was still dusty. (c) It was beautiful. III. Who has composed the above poem? (a) Robert Frost b) Phoebe Cary (c) Subramania Bharati

3. लघु उत्तरीय प्रश्न (Short Answer Type Questions) – कुल 20 अंक

गद्य (Prose – Beehive): 12 अंक

Q.11Anwer the following questions in about 30 words (any 6)-

Lesson-1 The Fun They Had (i) What is a tele book? (ii) Why did Marge’s mother send for the County Inspector? (iii) What things about the book did Margie and Tommy find strange? (iv) What had the mechanical teacher been giving to Margie? (v) What had once happened to Tommy’s teacher? (vi) What did Margie write in her diary?

Lesson-2 The Sound of Music : Evelyn Glennie (i) Who helped Evelyn to continue with music? (ii) When was Evelyn’s deafness first noticed? When was it confirmed? (iii) How does Evelyn hear music? (iv) What did Ron Forbes do with drums? (v) Where had Evelyn got admission to learn music? (vi) Who helped Evelyn to continue with music? What did he do and say?

Lesson-2 The Sound of Music Bismillah Khan (i) Where did Bismillah khan get his big break? (ii) How is a Shehnai different from a Pungi? (iii) Which highest civilian award in India was conferred on Bismillah Khan? (iv) Why did Aurangzeb ban the playing of the pungi? (v) How many holes does a Shehnai have on its body? (vi) What is the contribution of Bismillah Khan?

B. कविता से उद्धरण (Extract from Poetry – Beehive): 03 अंक

Q.12 Answer the following questions from the poetry in about 30 words-(any two)

i. Which of the two roads did the poet choose and why? (The Road Not Taken) ii. What do yellow woods represent? (The Road Not Taken) iii. Why was the poet looking at the path? (The Road Not Taken) iv. What do the words ‘Long I stood’ mean in the poem? (The Road Not Taken) v. What does the wind god do? (Wind) vi. What does the wind do with the books? (Wind) vii. Why does the author ask the wind to come swiftly? (Wind) viii. How does the wind become the cause of rain? (Wind)

पूरक पाठक (Supplementary Reader – Moments): 04 अंक

Q.13 Answer the following questions from Moments in about 30 words-(any two)

i. What are the things the child sees on his way to the fair? (The Lost Child) ii. What plea did the child finally make to his parents? (The Lost Child) iii. When does the child realise that he has lost his way?( The Lost Child) iv. Who rescued the lost child? What did he offer to buy him? v. What was the first reaction of the child when he realized that he had lost his parents? vi. How did balloons fascinate the child?

4. दीर्घ उत्तरीय प्रश्न (Long Answer Type Questions) – कुल 06 अंक

गद्य (Prose – Beehive): 03 अंक

Q. 14 Answer the following questions from prose in about 75 words-(any one)

i. Why did Margie hate school? Why did she think the old kind of school must have been fun? ii. Do you agree with Margie that schools today are more fun than the school in the story? Give reasons for your answer.

OR

i. Which traits of Evelyn’s personality enabled her to overcome the challenge of deafness? ii. How did Evelyn hear music?

कविता (Poetry – Beehive): 03 अंक

Q.15 Answer the following questions from poetry in about 75 words-(any one)

i. Describe the two paths that the poet finds. Which road did he choose? (The Road Not Taken) ii. Write the central idea of the poem ‘The Road Not Taken’.

OR

i. Write the central idea of the poem ‘Wind’. ii. What should we do to make friends with the wind?

5. ब्रिज कोर्स से शब्दावली (Vocabulary from Bridge Course) – 03 अंक

Q.16 Complete the following sentences about India by using the most appropriate words from the box

scared , crackers ,environment i. The little boy was when he heard a loud noise in the dark. ii. People burst during Diwali to celebrate the festival. iii. We must protect our environment by planting more trees.

diversity, communicate , constitution i. The of India gives us fundamental rights and duties. ii. India is known for its in languages, cultures, and traditions. iii. We use different languages to with people from other states.

subtract immortal backache i. If you five from eight, you get three. ii. Ramesh had a after sitting in the wrong posture for many hours. iii. Great leaders are remembered as through their inspiring deeds