Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Topic 1: Houses of Srinagar – My Photo Album
1. What is the typical length of a houseboat in Srinagar?
a) 40 feet
b) 60 feet
c) 80 feet
d) 100 feet
2. What is the name of the intricate wooden carvings seen on houseboats and houses in Srinagar?
a) Mehraab
b) Khatamband
c) Dab
d) Rebo
3. How are houses in Kashmiri villages constructed?
a) With steel and glass
b) Using stones, mud, and wood
c) With bamboo and clay
d) Entirely from bricks and cement
4. What is a ‘donga’ in Srinagar?
a) A traditional bakery
b) A boat used as a home
c) A famous Kashmiri dish
d) A floating market
5. What is special about ‘dab’ in old Kashmiri houses?
a) It is a window that protrudes from the wall
b) It is a wooden staircase
c) It is an underground storage space
d) It is an open courtyard
Answers & Explanations
1. (c) 80 feet – Houseboats in Srinagar can be as long as 80 feet and around 8-9 feet wide.
2. (b) Khatamband – A special type of wooden carving seen in houseboats and big houses.
3. (b) Using stones, mud, and wood – These materials help insulate against the cold climate.
4. (b) A boat used as a home – Many families in Srinagar live in a ‘donga’ on Dal Lake and Jhelum River.
5. (a) It is a window that protrudes from the wall – ‘Dab’ is a beautifully designed wooden extension in Kashmiri houses.
Topic 2: Return Journey
1. What type of houses did Gaurav Jani see in Jammu?
a) Similar to those in Srinagar
b) Similar to those in Mumbai
c) Made of mud and straw
d) Floating on water
2. What did Gaurav feel about his journey coming to an end?
a) He was eager to return home
b) He was tired and wanted to rest
c) He felt heavy-hearted to leave
d) He wanted to sell his motorcycle
3. What did Gaurav bring back from his trip?
a) Souvenirs from Leh and Srinagar
b) A new motorcycle
c) Only memories and photographs
d) Pashmina shawls
4. What does Gaurav say about his motorcycle ‘Loner’ on his return?
a) It was ready for a new journey
b) It was damaged and needed repair
c) It was too old to continue traveling
d) It wanted to go back to the mountains
5. What did Gaurav plan to do after reaching Mumbai?
a) Never travel again
b) Share his experiences with others
c) Sell his photographs
d) Stay indoors for a year
Answers & Explanations
1. (b) Similar to those in Mumbai – He saw cement, brick, steel, and glass houses like in Mumbai.
2. (c) He felt heavy-hearted to leave – He was sad to leave the beautiful landscapes and experiences behind.
3. (c) Only memories and photographs – He captured his journey in pictures and experiences.
4. (d) It wanted to go back to the mountains – Gaurav felt as if his motorcycle also didn’t want to return.
5. (b) Share his experiences with others – He planned to relive his journey through his memories.
Topic 3: When the Earth Shook!
1. Where did Jasma live when the earthquake occurred?
a) Rajasthan
b) Gujarat
c) Himachal Pradesh
d) Madhya Pradesh
2. What was happening when the earthquake struck?
a) People were sleeping
b) The villagers were watching the parade on TV
c) A market was crowded with shoppers
d) It was nighttime and dark
3. What immediate action did people take after the earthquake?
a) They ran away from the village
b) They tried to save trapped people and help the injured
c) They started rebuilding houses
d) They waited for government help
4. How did villagers manage to get food after the earthquake?
a) The government distributed food packets
b) The villagers cooked food together at the sarpanch’s house
c) Food was air-dropped by helicopters
d) People survived on stored grains
5. What precaution should people take during an earthquake if they cannot go outside?
a) Run to the highest floor of a building
b) Lie under a strong table and hold on
c) Stand under a tree
d) Keep moving to avoid falling debris
Answers & Explanations
1. (b) Gujarat – Jasma was from the Kutch area in Gujarat.
2. (b) The villagers were watching the parade on TV – It was 26th January, Republic Day.
3. (b) They tried to save trapped people and help the injured – Rescue and first aid were the immediate priorities.
4. (b) The villagers cooked food together at the sarpanch’s house – The sarpanch provided rice and wheat from his godown.
5. (b) Lie under a strong table and hold on – This prevents injury from falling objects.
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