CBSE Class 7 English Gopal and the Hilsa Fish MCQs

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Class 7 English Gopal and the Hilsa Fish MCQs Question with Solutions

1. Why was the Hilsa fish suddenly the talk of the town?
   1. It had magical powers
   2. It was extremely cheap
   3. It was abundant that season
   4. It was banned
2. What did the king complain to Gopal about?
   1. Gopal’s laziness
   2. People talking only about the Hilsa fish
   3. High taxes
   4. The noisy market
3. What challenge did the king give to Gopal?
   1. Cook the best Hilsa dish
   2. Buy a Hilsa without getting it stolen
   3. Bring a Hilsa to the palace without anyone talking about it
   4. Catch a live Hilsa
4. What unusual thing did Gopal do to distract people on his way?
   1. Rode a horse backward
   2. Walked on stilts
   3. Shaved half his beard and dressed like a beggar
   4. Painted his face blue
5. Why did Gopal’s wife think he had lost his mind?
   1. He shouted at the servants
   2. He danced in the kitchen
   3. He dressed in ragged, strange clothing
   4. He refused to eat
6. Where did Gopal go to buy the fish?
   1. Riverbank
   2. Palace lake
   3. Market
   4. Boat dock
7. Why didn’t people in the market talk about the Hilsa fish he carried?
   1. They were busy fighting
   2. They didn’t see the fish
   3. They were too shocked by Gopal’s appearance
   4. The market was closed
8. What did people call Gopal in the market?
   1. A madman
   2. A wise poet
   3. A thief
   4. A magician
9. Where did Gopal go directly after buying the fish?
   1. Home
   2. Temple
   3. King’s palace
   4. Back to the market
10. What did the guards do when Gopal tried to enter the palace?
    1. Saluted him
    2. Arrested him
    3. Chased him away
    4. Ignored him
11. Why did the king finally allow Gopal inside?
    1. He recognized Gopal’s voice
    2. A minister told him
    3. Gopal yelled that he wanted to see the king
    4. The king was curious about the commotion
12. When the king saw Gopal, how did he react?
    1. Angry
    2. Shocked but amused
    3. Annoyed
    4. Sad
13. What did Gopal reveal after entering the palace?
    1. He caught the biggest fish
    2. He had completed the king’s challenge
    3. He wanted a reward
    4. The guards were rude
14. Why was Gopal’s strategy successful?
    1. He bribed people
    2. He hid the fish
    3. His strange behaviour diverted attention
    4. The fish was very small
15. Which best describes Gopal’s personality?
    1. Serious and strict
    2. Wise and witty
    3. Lazy but lucky
    4. Confused and cowardly
16. What message does the story convey?
    1. Fish is important
    2. Funny clothing solves problems
    3. Clever thinking can solve tricky challenges
    4. Kings are always right
17. What shows that Gopal was confident?
    1. He shouted at people
    2. He didn’t worry about people mocking him
    3. He hid behind a tree
    4. He kept quiet the whole time
18. Gopal is best described as the king’s…
    1. Servant
    2. Court jester
    3. Trusted minister
    4. Friend and adviser
19. What season is mentioned in the story?
    1. Mango season
    2. Summer
    3. Hilsa-fish season
    4. Winter
20. Why did the people forget the fish in Gopal's hand?
    1. It slipped away
    2. They were too entertained by Gopal’s look
    3. It was covered in a cloth
    4. They were scared
21. What made the king burst into laughter?
    1. Gopal singing
    2. Gopal’s clothes and half-shaven face
    3. The ministers’ jokes
    4. Someone slipping
22. The guards kept Gopal out because—
    1. He had no invitation
    2. They didn’t recognize him
    3. He was carrying a fish
    4. He was running
23. Why did Gopal purposely act foolish?
    1. To win the challenge
    2. To scare people
    3. To learn acting
    4. To avoid attention
24. What did Gopal carry along with the fish?
    1. A musical instrument
    2. Nothing
    3. His certificate
    4. A shopping basket
25. Why did the king set the challenge?
    1. He was frustrated with everyone talking about the fish
    2. He wanted to punish Gopal
    3. It was a festival game
    4. The ministers suggested it
26. Gopal told the guards to—
    1. Call the king
    2. Let him inside
    3. Ask the king if he wanted to see him
    4. Open the palace gate immediately
27. How did Gopal convince the king that he succeeded?
    1. He told a long story
    2. The market people confirmed it
    3. He explained how no one talked about the fish
    4. The guards praised him
28. What quality of Gopal impressed the king the most?
    1. Strength
    2. Humour and intelligence
    3. His cooking skills
    4. His obedience
29. The crowd’s reaction to Gopal indicates—
    1. People judge quickly based on appearances
    2. The market was always noisy
    3. People love fish
    4. Gopal was a celebrity
30. Which of these is the story’s tone?
    1. Serious and tense
    2. Humorous and light-hearted
    3. Sad and emotional
    4. Dark and mysterious