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Class 12 English Poem 2 MCQ

Q1

What does the poet want to convey through this poem?

[A]. Steps to be taken by ‘World Peace Council’
[B]. Initiative by messengers of peace
[C]. Benefits of keeping silence
[D]. Self introspection by humans for peace and harmony
Q2

Why the poet is against any single language?

[A]. Because he doesn’t believe in any one language
[B]. He is in favor of equal rights for all languages
[C]. He wants one language across the globe, as different languages creates barriers
[D]. Both [A] and [C]
Q3

For how long the poet wants to count?

[A]. 12
[B]. 24
[C]. 10
[D]. 100
Q4

What is poet asking us to do for a while?

[A]. Stand for a while
[B]. Smile for a while
[C]. Be quiet for a while
[D]. Love for a while

What is the cause of poet’s sadness?

[A] Growing hostility between countries
[B] People running after materialistic things
[C] Lack of brotherhood
[D] All of the above
Answer:
[D] All of the above.

Q5

What is poet’s appeal to fishermen?

[A]. Not to hunt whales
[B]. Not to go deep inside water
[C]. Keep an eye on wind direction
[D]. Fish at the right times
Q6

Why does poet want all engines to come to a complete halt for a while?

[A]. Because engines are hindrance to peace
[B]. Because engines makes lot of noise
[C]. By keeping everything quiet, he wants to bring everyone together for peace
[D]. All of the above
Q7

What kind of a moment would it be when everyone is silent?

[A]. Unforgettable
[B]. Fantastic
[C]. Exotic
[D]. Incomparable
Q8

How will silence benefit human beings?

[A]. We will get to know nature better
[B]. We will be able to save natural habitat
[C]. It will bring two nations closer
[D]. All of the above

Why does poet ask humans to learn from Earth?

[A] To be colorful in life
[B] Earth which looks still or inactive still revolves round the clock throughout the year
[C] Earth teaches us not to waste anything
[D] Be as hard as inner core
Answer:
[B] Earth which looks still or inactive still revolves round the clock throughout the year.

Q9

What according to poet is the biggest hurdle in peace?

[A]. Languages
[B]. Territorial issues
[C]. Materialistic things
[D]. All of the above
Q10

According to poet, there is no point in fighting if there is no ….. left

[A]. Weapon
[B]. Area
[C]. Survivor
[D]. Pride
Q11

Where would they be walking?

[A]. In Shade
[B]. In Garden
[C]. On Mountains
[D]. Near Beach
One can avoid conflicts and disputes by ……………….

[A] Keeping quiet
[B] Speaking one language
[C] By maintaining brotherhood
[D] All of the above
Answer:
[D] All of the above.

What should not be confused with total inactivity or death?

[A] Bringing engines to halt
[B] Stillness
[C] By gathering at one place
[D] By counting
Answer:
[B] Stillness.

Last Edited: September 4, 2023