Weightage to Objectives – Comprehension MCQs Quiz | Class 9
This quiz is designed for Class IX–X students, focusing on Manipuri (011) from the Unit: Exam Blueprint. The topic, ‘Weightage to Objectives – Comprehension MCQs Quiz | Class 9’, covers Comprehension (C): 40 marks (Class IX ~50%; Class X ~40%). Test your understanding of comprehension skills; submit your answers and download your personalized PDF answer sheet. Please note: While the subject is Manipuri, this quiz is presented in English to adhere to ASCII character limitations for web display and PDF generation.
Understanding Comprehension: A Key to Success
Comprehension is the ability to understand and interpret what you read. For students studying Manipuri (011), developing strong comprehension skills is crucial not just for language exams but for all subjects, as it enables you to grasp information, analyze texts, and form well-reasoned answers. This section aims to reinforce your understanding of comprehension objectives and strategies.
Overview of Comprehension in Exams:
In CBSE exams for Manipuri, comprehension typically carries a significant weightage, often around 40 marks. This section assesses your capacity to read various types of texts (prose, poetry, factual passages) and derive meaning from them. It’s not just about knowing the language, but about understanding the nuances, implications, and explicit information presented.
Key Strategies for Effective Comprehension:
- Read Actively: Don’t just skim. Engage with the text by highlighting, underlining, or making mental notes of key points, names, dates, and locations.
- Understand Vocabulary in Context: If you encounter an unfamiliar word, try to deduce its meaning from the surrounding sentences. Look for synonyms, antonyms, or explanatory phrases within the text.
- Identify the Main Idea: For each paragraph and the entire passage, ask yourself: “What is the author trying to tell me?” The main idea is often found in the first or last sentence of a paragraph.
- Locate Supporting Details: Once you identify the main idea, look for facts, examples, and explanations that support it. These details provide evidence for the main claim.
- Make Inferences: Sometimes, answers are not directly stated. You’ll need to use clues from the text, combined with your general knowledge, to draw logical conclusions (infer).
- Analyze Author’s Purpose and Tone: Consider why the author wrote the piece (to inform, persuade, entertain) and what attitude they convey (e.g., serious, humorous, critical).
- Practice Different Question Types: Familiarize yourself with direct questions, inferential questions, vocabulary-based questions, and questions about the author’s message.
Types of Comprehension Questions Covered:
| Question Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Direct/Factual | Asks for information explicitly stated in the text. | “What color was the car?” (Answer is directly in text) |
| Inferential | Requires reading between the lines; drawing conclusions based on textual clues. | “Why did the character decide to leave?” (Reason might be implied, not stated directly) |
| Vocabulary in Context | Asks for the meaning of a word or phrase as used in the passage. | “What does ‘serene’ mean in the second paragraph?” |
| Main Idea/Theme | Asks for the central point or message of the entire passage or a paragraph. | “What is the main purpose of this article?” |
| Supporting Details | Asks for specific facts or examples that back up a main point. | “Which of these examples supports the author’s claim about climate change?” |
| Author’s Purpose/Tone | Asks about the writer’s reason for writing or their attitude towards the topic. | “What is the author’s attitude towards modern technology?” |
Quick Revision Checklist for Comprehension:
- Read the questions BEFORE reading the passage. This helps you identify what to look for.
- Read the passage carefully, at least twice if needed.
- Underline or highlight key information as you read.
- Pay attention to transition words (e.g., however, therefore, in addition) as they indicate relationships between ideas.
- Formulate answers in your own words, but ensure they are based on the text.
- Always re-read your answer and compare it to the question to ensure you’ve answered what was asked.
Extra Practice Questions (without answers):
1. Passage: “The ancient city of Dwarka, submerged beneath the sea, is a subject of intense archaeological interest. Legends speak of a grand city built by Lord Krishna, and recent underwater discoveries have fueled speculation about its historical reality. Divers have found ruins, pottery, and artifacts suggesting a sophisticated urban settlement.”
Question: What makes Dwarka a subject of intense archaeological interest?
A) Its mention in ancient legends.
B) The grand scale of Lord Krishna’s construction.
C) Recent underwater discoveries.
D) All of the above.
2. Question: If a news report states that a new policy was met with “widespread approbation,” what was the general reaction to the policy?
A) Strong disapproval
B) General agreement
C) Confusion
D) Indifference
3. Passage: “While many believe that success comes solely from hard work, luck often plays a significant role. Opportunities arise unexpectedly, connections are forged by chance, and sometimes, being in the right place at the right time can make all the difference. This isn’t to diminish hard work, but to acknowledge the unpredictable elements of achievement.”
Question: What is the author’s perspective on the role of luck in success?
A) Luck is the only factor for success.
B) Luck is more important than hard work.
C) Luck plays a significant, though unpredictable, role alongside hard work.
D) Luck is irrelevant to achieving success.
4. Question: Which of these techniques would be most useful for understanding the sequence of events in a historical text?
A) Skimming for names of people.
B) Focusing only on dialogue.
C) Creating a timeline of dates and events.
D) Highlighting all adjectives.
5. Question: What does it mean to “summarize” a passage?
A) To rewrite the passage exactly.
B) To identify the main points in a concise form.
C) To critique the author’s writing style.
D) To provide your personal opinion on the topic.
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