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20 MCQs on the chapter "Siachen: The Place of Wild Roses" for Class 8 English:
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Where is Siachen located?
a) In the Himalayas
b) In the Karakoram range
c) In the Western Ghats
d) In the Eastern Ghats
Answer: b) In the Karakoram range
2. What is Siachen known for?
a) Its scenic beauty
b) Its harsh climate
c) Its wild roses
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
3. What is the altitude of Siachen?
a) 10,000 feet
b) 15,000 feet
c) 20,000 feet
d) 22,000 feet
Answer: c) 20,000 feet
4. What is the temperature like in Siachen?
a) Very hot
b) Very cold
c) Mild
d) Moderate
Answer: b) Very cold
5. What grows in Siachen despite the harsh climate?
a) Wild roses
b) Trees
c) Grass
d) Flowers
Answer: a) Wild roses
6. Who are the people that live in Siachen?
a) Soldiers
b) Civilians
c) Tourists
d) Nomads
Answer: a) Soldiers
7. What is the main challenge faced by soldiers in Siachen?
a) Harsh climate
b) Lack of amenities
c) Enemy attacks
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
8. How do soldiers in Siachen stay warm?
a) By wearing warm clothes
b) By using heaters
c) By drinking hot tea
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
9. What is the significance of Siachen?
a) Strategic location
b) Natural beauty
c) Historical importance
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
10. Who is the author of the chapter?
a) Ruskin Bond
b) R.K. Narayan
c) Anita Desai
d) Unknown
Answer: a) Ruskin Bond
11. What is the tone of the chapter?
a) Serious
b) Humorous
c) Descriptive
d) Critical
Answer: c) Descriptive
12. What is the theme of the chapter?
a) Beauty of nature
b) Harsh realities of life
c) Importance of soldiers
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
13. How does the author describe Siachen?
a) As a beautiful place
b) As a harsh environment
c) As a strategic location
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
14. What is the author's attitude towards soldiers?
a) Respectful
b) Critical
c) Sympathetic
d) Indifferent
Answer: a) Respectful
15. What is the significance of wild roses in Siachen?
a) They are a rare species
b) They are a symbol of beauty
c) They are a source of comfort
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
16. How do wild roses grow in Siachen?
a) In gardens
b) In greenhouses
c) In the wild
d) In pots
Answer: c) In the wild
17. What is the climate like in Siachen during winter?
a) Very cold
b) Mild
c) Hot
d) Moderate
Answer: a) Very cold
18. What is the altitude of the soldiers' post in Siachen?
a) 15,000 feet
b) 20,000 feet
c) 22,000 feet
d) 25,000 feet
Answer: c) 22,000 feet
19. How do soldiers in Siachen spend
their free time?
a) Reading
b) Writing
c) Drawing
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
20. What is the author's message in the chapter?
a) The beauty of nature
b) The importance of soldiers
c) The harsh realities of life
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
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Class 8th English MCQ