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MCQs on Glimpses of the Past \u2013<\/strong> As part of the updated exam pattern, CBSE<\/a><\/strong> has included MCQs<\/a><\/strong> in assessments. Below are some multiple-choice questions from Chapter 3, “Glimpses of the Past”<\/strong>, of the Class 8 English Honeydew<\/strong> book, designed to help students<\/strong> prepare effectively. After attempting the free test, students can refer to the answer key provided at the end to verify their responses.<\/p>\n

MCQs on Class 8 English Chapter 3 Glimpses of the Past<\/h2>\n

1. Who is the author of the chapter “Glimpses of the Past”?<\/strong><\/p>\n

a) R.K. Narayan
\nb) Ruskin Bond
\nc) Khushwant Singh
\nd) Vikram Seth<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong> b) Ruskin Bond<\/p>\n

2. What was the historical event described in “Glimpses of the Past”?<\/strong><\/p>\n

a) India’s Independence
\nb) The First World War
\nc) The Revolt of 1857
\nd) The Partition of India<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong> c) The Revolt of 1857<\/p>\n

3. Who were the British officials responsible for the brutal treatment of the Indian soldiers in the chapter?<\/strong><\/p>\n

a) Lord Curzon and General Dyer
\nb) Lord Mountbatten and General Nehru
\nc) Lord Canning and General Dyer
\nd) Lord Dalhousie and General Canning<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong> c) Lord Canning and General Dyer<\/p>\n

4. Which city does the author recall from his childhood in the story?<\/strong><\/p>\n

a) Delhi
\nb) Shimla
\nc) Dehradun
\nd) Mussoorie<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong> d) Mussoorie<\/p>\n

5. What role did the Indian soldiers play in the Revolt of 1857, according to the chapter?<\/strong><\/p>\n

a) They fought against the British to gain freedom
\nb) They protested for better pay
\nc) They collaborated with the British
\nd) They supported the British against other countries<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong> a) They fought against the British to gain freedom<\/p>\n

6. What was the author\u2019s grandfather\u2019s profession?<\/strong><\/p>\n

a) Doctor
\nb) Teacher
\nc) Soldier
\nd) Postmaster<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong> d) Postmaster<\/p>\n

7. What did the British do when they suppressed the revolt of 1857?<\/strong><\/p>\n

a) They offered peace talks
\nb) They executed many leaders and soldiers
\nc) They negotiated with the rebels
\nd) They withdrew from India<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong> b) They executed many leaders and soldiers<\/p>\n

8. Where was the author\u2019s home located?<\/strong><\/p>\n

a) In a village near Delhi
\nb) Near the hill station of Mussoorie
\nc) In a big city like Mumbai
\nd) In Kolkata<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong> b) Near the hill station of Mussoorie<\/p>\n

9. What did the author recall about the surrounding area of his house?<\/strong><\/p>\n

a) A forest filled with animals
\nb) A railway station
\nc) Beautiful gardens and landscapes
\nd) Busy market streets<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong> c) Beautiful gardens and landscapes<\/p>\n

10. What did the author\u2019s grandfather collect in his old age?<\/strong><\/p>\n

a) Old stamps
\nb) Historical coins
\nc) Old newspapers and documents
\nd) Old books<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong> c) Old newspapers and documents<\/p>\n

11. Who among the British officials played a key role in the rebellion\u2019s suppression?<\/strong><\/p>\n

a) Lord Curzon
\nb) General Dyer
\nc) General Roberts
\nd) Lord Dalhousie<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong> b) General Dyer<\/p>\n

12. Which of these historical figures does not feature in the chapter “Glimpses of the Past”?<\/strong><\/p>\n

a) Rani Lakshmibai
\nb) Bahadur Shah Zafar
\nc) Mangal Pandey
\nd) Jawaharlal Nehru<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong> d) Jawaharlal Nehru<\/p>\n

13. The revolt of 1857 is also known as the:<\/strong><\/p>\n

a) First War of Indian Independence
\nb) Second War of Indian Independence
\nc) First War of Freedom
\nd) Rebellion of 1857<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong> a) First War of Indian Independence<\/p>\n

14. Which of these places played a crucial role in the Revolt of 1857?<\/strong><\/p>\n

a) Kanpur
\nb) Mumbai
\nc) Kolkata
\nd) Chennai<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong> a) Kanpur<\/p>\n

15. The British colonial administration referred to the revolt as a:<\/strong><\/p>\n

a) Mutiny
\nb) War of Independence
\nc) Mass rebellion
\nd) Revolution<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong> a) Mutiny<\/p>\n

16. What is the chapter “Glimpses of the Past” about?<\/strong><\/p>\n

a) The author’s personal childhood experiences
\nb) The history of India’s struggle for independence
\nc) An incident from the Revolt of 1857
\nd) The first fight of Indian soldiers<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong> b) The history of India’s struggle for independence<\/p>\n

17. What message does the chapter “Glimpses of the Past” convey?<\/strong><\/p>\n

a) The importance of remembering the past
\nb) The importance of unity and peace
\nc) The need for revolutions
\nd) The fight for personal freedom<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong> a) The importance of remembering the past<\/p>\n

18. Which of the following statements is true regarding the chapter’s tone?<\/strong><\/p>\n

a) The tone is reflective and nostalgic.
\nb) The tone is humorous and light.
\nc) The tone is celebratory and enthusiastic.
\nd) The tone is angry and rebellious.<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong> a) The tone is reflective and nostalgic.<\/p>\n

19. The author reflects on the past by recalling the stories told by:<\/strong><\/p>\n

a) His grandfather
\nb) His teacher
\nc) His father
\nd) His friend<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong> a) His grandfather<\/p>\n

20. Which event triggered the Revolt of 1857?<\/strong><\/p>\n

a) The Sepoy Mutiny
\nb) The introduction of the Enfield rifle
\nc) The partition of Bengal
\nd) The introduction of the railways<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong> b) The introduction of the Enfield rifle<\/p>\n

21. What was one of the main causes of the Revolt of 1857?<\/strong><\/p>\n

a) Religious and social reforms
\nb) Harsh taxation policies
\nc) Economic exploitation
\nd) The introduction of the new rifle cartridges<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong> d) The introduction of the new rifle cartridges<\/p>\n

22. Which of these is not a significant part of the author’s childhood memories?<\/strong><\/p>\n

a) Family gatherings
\nb) Visits to the nearby towns
\nc) Playing with friends in the garden
\nd) Riding the train<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong> d) Riding the train<\/p>\n

23. What role did the Indian soldiers have in the Revolt of 1857?<\/strong><\/p>\n

a) They fought for the British
\nb) They protested for better conditions
\nc) They were passive observers
\nd) They fought against the British for freedom<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong> d) They fought against the British for freedom<\/p>\n

24. What was one of the immediate consequences of the Revolt of 1857?<\/strong><\/p>\n

a) The British introduced reforms to improve conditions.
\nb) The British government took direct control of India.
\nc) The Indian kings were given more power.
\nd) Indian soldiers were rewarded for their efforts.<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong> b) The British government took direct control of India.<\/p>\n

25. What was the emotional effect of the past events on the author?<\/strong><\/p>\n

a) The author felt proud and happy.
\nb) The author felt sad and nostalgic.
\nc) The author felt indifferent.
\nd) The author felt hopeful for the future.<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong> b) The author felt sad and nostalgic.<\/p>\n

26. The chapter “Glimpses of the Past” takes us back to:<\/strong><\/p>\n

a) The 20th century
\nb) The early years of British rule in India
\nc) The time of the Mughal empire
\nd) The late 19th century<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong> b) The early years of British rule in India<\/p>\n

27. The author\u2019s grandfather was particularly fond of:<\/strong><\/p>\n

a) Playing chess
\nb) Gardening
\nc) Storytelling
\nd) Writing letters<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong> c) Storytelling<\/p>\n

28. What was the role of the British East India Company in the Revolt of 1857?<\/strong><\/p>\n

a) It helped suppress the revolt.
\nb) It played a neutral role.
\nc) It fought alongside the Indian rebels.
\nd) It controlled Indian soldiers.<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong> a) It helped suppress the revolt.<\/p>\n

29. Which one of these locations is mentioned in the chapter as a significant event in 1857?<\/strong><\/p>\n

a) Delhi
\nb) Lahore
\nc) Calcutta
\nd) Pune<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong> a) Delhi<\/p>\n

30. What impact did the Revolt of 1857 have on India?<\/strong><\/p>\n

a) It led to the creation of new Indian kingdoms.
\nb) It unified the Indian population against British rule.
\nc) It strengthened British control in India.
\nd) It led to the establishment of independent states.<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong> b) It unified the Indian population against British rule.<\/p>\n

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