CBSE Class 9 English IEO Olympiad MCQs with Answers Set C

WORD AND STRUCTURE KNOWLEDGE

FOR QUESTIONS 1 TO 15, CHOOSE THE BEST WORD TO COMPLETE EACH SENTENCE

1. The _________ was escorted by the hostel warden to the well decorated dais.
A. disciplinary
B. dispensary
C. dignitary
D. distributary
Answer : C

2. He was particularly mindful to keep away from his ________ friends.
A. reckless
B. needless
C. ceaseless
D. regardless
Answer : A

3. He spent significant time in his lab to find proof to ______ his theory.
A. accumulate
B. consolidate
C. amalgamate
D. coalesce
Answer : B

4. A /An ___________ of owls
A. parliament
B. assembly
C. flock
D. swarm
Answer : A

5. An ________ person is one who does not make mistakes.
A. incorrigible
B. infallible
C. indelible
D. infeasible
Answer : B

6. One diagnosis, many ___________
A. diagnosi
B. diagnosus
C. diagnoses
D. diagnose
Answer : C

7. The doctor advised him to pour cold water on the affected area to _________ the pain.
A. alleviate
B. appreciate
C. annihilate
D. influence
Answer : A

8. The government decided to _______ the usage of renewable sources of energy to promote them.
A. capitalise
B. exploit
C. endow
D. subsidise
Answer : D

9. He was sure that in the end logic and reason would _____________.
A. curtail
B. avail
C. prevail
D. trail
Answer : C

10. An emergency meeting was held to discuss some very __________ questions.
A. abstinent
B. relevant
C. deponent
D. component
Answer : B

11. The constitutional _________ was in favour of the underprivileged.
A. upbeat
B. progress
C. augmentation
D. amendment
Answer : D

12. The leader’s failure to deliver his promises put his election in _________.
A. jeopardy
B. betrayal
C. vulnerable
D. compromise
Answer : A

13. Literacy rate has been steadily rising in the ________ areas.
A. urbane
B. suburban
C. global
D. worldly
Answer : B

14. The painting was framed in a ___________, gilded wooden frame in the centre of the wall.
A. deciduous
B. ambiguous
C. decorous
D. righteous
Answer : C

15. His actions appeared less ___________ than the others.
A. voluntary
B. optional
C. constituent
D. particular
Answer : A

FOR QUESTIONS 16 TO 19, CHOOSE THE MOST SUITABLE OPTION.

16. P riya ____________ for her friend at the airport ________ the last thirty minutes.
A. will be waiting, while
B. waits, during
C. has waited, awhile
D. has been waiting, for
Answer : D

17. B ecause of the riotous protests, the board meeting ________ to be __________.
A. had, called off
B. has, calling off
C. was, call off
D. is, call off
Answer : A

18. A run, you are always welcome to my home and stay with us __________ you like.
A. wherever
B. whatever
C. whenever
D. whichever
Answer : C

19. ___________ Manoj had enough money, he ________ have bought a house in the city.
A. W hether, can
B. If, can
C. W hether, should
D. If, would
Answer : D

READING

FOR QUESTIONS 20 TO 26, READ THE PASSAGE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW.

Archaeology is an un-applied science.
Apart from its connection with what is called culture, some are inclined to judge it as a pleasant and worthless amusement.
Others tell us that there is nothing of pertinent value to be learned from the past which will be of use to the ordinary person of the present time.
The archaeologist brings to light by pick and spade the relics of bygone ages. He is often accused of devoting his energies to work which is of no material profit to mankind. The archaeologist can offer acceptable information to the painter, the theologian, and to most of the followers of the arts and sciences.
Archaeology is the study of the facts of ancient history and ancient lore. It is the study of all ancient documents and objects which may be classed as antiquities.
The archaeologist is the man who deals with a period for which the evidence has to be excavated or discovered. The age at which an object becomes an antiquity is quite undefined. After all, ancient history is the tale of any period which is not modern.
So, an archaeologist does not necessarily deal solely with the remote ages.
Every chronicler of the events of the less recent times, who goes to the original documents for his facts, as true historians must do as part of their studies, is an archaeologist. Conversely, every archaeologist who in his work states a series of historical facts becomes a historian. Archaeology and history are inseparable. Antiquities are the relics of human mental energy. There is the attitude of the archaeologist who does not study the story of the periods with which he is dealing. He may be unwilling to construct, if only in his thoughts, living history out of the objects discovered by him.
There is only one thing worse. And that is the attitude of the historian who has not familiarised himself with the actual relics left by the people of whom he writes, or has not, when possible, visited their lands.
Surprising as this may appear, there are many “archaeologists” who do not care a snap of the fingers for history. And there are many historians who take no interest in manners and customs. The influence of either is harmful.

20. W hat is the archaeologist often accused of?
A. working for no material gain
B. giving adequate information to artists
C. not thinking of the future
D. Not having anything to give to the layman
Answer : A

21. W hat are the relics of bygone ages?
A. Ancient documents and objects
B. Pick and spade
C. Incredible wealth
D. Suitable information
Answer : A

22. The age at which an object becomes an antiquity is _________.
A. not modern
B. ancient lore
C. quite undefined
D. age-old history
Answer : C

23. As described in the passage, what is the influence of the archaeologist and the historian?
A. pleasant
B. harmful
C. worse
D. amusing
Answer : B

24. A historian becomes an archaeologist when he _________.
A. refers to the original documents
B. snaps his fingers
C. groups antiquities
D. deals only with the past
Answer : A

25. W hat appears surprising to the writer?
A. The painter accepts information.
B. A rchaeologists are not serious about their work.
C. The historians taking an interest in traditions.
D. The people following arts and sciences.
Answer : B

26. W hy is archaeology judged as a pleasant and worthless amusement?
A. There is a lot to be learnt from the past.
B. Its influence is harmful.
C. It’s tale of any period.
D. It is an un-applied science.
Answer : D

FOR QUESTIONS 27 TO 32, READ THE PASSAGE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW.

If we take nine-and-twenty sunny English May days and steal from March as many still, starry nights. And to these we add two rainy mornings and evenings, the product would resemble a typical Indian January.
This is the coolest month in the year, a month when the climate is invigorating and the sunshine temperate. But even in January the sun’s rays have sufficient power to cause the thermometer to register 21°C in the shade at noon, except on an occasional cloudy day. Sunset is marked by a sudden fall of temperature. The village smoke then hangs a few feet above the earth like a blue-grey diaphanous cloud.
The cold increases throughout the hours of darkness. Towards dawn, mists collect which are not dispersed until the sun has shone upon them for several hours. The birds await the dissipation of these vapours before they ascend to the upper air, there to soar on outstretched wings and scan the earth for food.
On New Year’s Day, the wheat, the barley, the lentils, and the other spring crops are well above the ground. When January has given place to February, the emerald shoots of the corn attain a height of fully sixteen inches. Light showers usually fall in January. These are welcome to the agriculturalist because they impart vigour to the young crops.
In the seasons when the earth is not blessed with the refreshing winter rain, men and oxen are kept busy irrigating the fields. The cutting and the pressing of the sugarcane employ thousands of farmers and their cattle. In almost every village little sugarcane presses are being worked by oxen from sunrise to sunset. January is also the month in which the avian population attains its maximum.
Geese, ducks, teal, pelicans, cormorants, snake-birds and ospreys abound in the rivers and streams. The marshes and swamps are the resort of millions of waders. The fields and groves swarm with flycatchers, starlings, warblers, finches, birds of prey and the other migrants which in winter visit the plains from the Himalayas and the country beyond.
The activity of the feathered folk is not at its height in January. Birds are warmblooded creatures and they don’t love the cold. Comparatively few of them are in song, and still fewer nest, at this season. 
Song and sound are expressions of energy.
Birds have more vitality, more life in them than has any other class of organism. They are, therefore, the noisiest of beings.

27. Which Indian month of the year, according to the writer, offers stimulating climate and pleasant sunshine?
A. January
B. February
C. March
D. May
Answer : A

28. How does the village smoke hang on the earth?
A. Like still, starry nights
B. Like mist at dawn
C. Like clouds on any day
D. Like a blue-grey haze
Answer : D

29. What attains a height of sixteen inches?
A. Shoots of corn
B. Winter crops
C. Wheat plants
D. Sugarcane crop
Answer : A

30. Whose activity is not at its maximum in January?
A. Migrants
B. Oxen
C. Cattle
D. Birds
Answer : D

31. The expressions of energy are the ______.
A. activity of birds
B. abundance in rivers and streams
C. song and sound
D. light showers
Answer : C

32. Which class of organisms has more life and energy than others?
A. B irds
B. Farmers
C. C attle
D. M igrants
Answer : A

SPOKEN AND WRITTEN EXPRESSION

FOR QUESTIONS 33 TO 37, CHOOSE THE BEST RESPONSE FOR THE GIVEN SITUATION .

33. Sunny : “The talk is so boring.”
Malik : “Yes, I agree. Let’s hope he cuts to the chase, soon.”
What does Malik mean when he says he cuts to the chase?
A. he speaks in detail.
B. he finishes the talk.
C. he keeps talking.
D. he gets to the point.
Answer : D

34. Hari : “Shall I get you a glass of water?”
Pari : “______________________”
A. No, it’s not fair.
B. Yes, thank you!
C. A ll is well.
D. I don’t want to know.
Answer : B

35. Alka : “Do you know where he is from?”
Mukesh : “_____________________”
A. Yes, of course!
B. W hy can I?
C. Thank you!
D. Really!
Answer : A

36. Vijay : “Is this your first visit to Delhi?”
Dev : “________________”
A. It won’t be long.
B. It’s hot here!
C. Yes, it is.
D. I am pleased.
Answer : C

37. Sajid : “Would you like to take part in this play?”
Dinesh : “__________________”
A. I am going home.
B. I would love to!
C. W here are you going?
D. You will not understand.
Answer : B

FOR QUESTIONS 38 TO 45, CHOOSE THE BEST OPTION TO FILL IN THE BLANKS.

Shopkeeper : Good afternoon, Ma’am! Welcome to my shop on this (38) day!
Lady : Good afternoon! Thank you!
The (39) is upon us, do you have some good umbrellas?
Shopkeeper : Yes, I think I can find a few good ones to (40) you.
Lady : Very well! 
Shopkeeper : Do you want them in black?
Lady : I don’t mind, but, can we start with some (41) ones?
Shopkeeper : Of course! Here are some for you, Ma’am!
Lady : Yes, they look all right. Can I open and try them?
Shopkeeper : (42) , Ma’am!
Lady : This is a bit tight, I am (43) . Do you have any foldable ones, too?
Shopkeeper : Sure, I think I might have just the umbrella for you.
Lady : Yes, I like this one which is quite (44) and sturdy. How much does it cost?
Shopkeeper : That will be ` 500, Ma’am.
Lady : Very good, I will take this one. Shopkeeper : Good choice. I am glad I was of (45) .
Lady : Indeed, you were.

38.
A. long
B. sad
C. Tuesday
D. beautiful
Answer : D

39.
A. sunny
B. monsoon
C. clouds
D. shelter
Answer : B

40.
A. show
B. believe
C. comfort
D. favour
Answer : A

41.
A. solid
B. light
C. colourful
D. synthetic
Answer : C

42.
A. certainly
B. B y the way
C. B ut
D. Instead
Answer : A

43.
A. sad
B. happy
C. afraid
D. delighted
Answer : C

44.
A. bold
B. complete
C. plastic
D. attractive
Answer : D

45.
A. help
B. interest
C. support
D. sense
Answer : A

ACHIEVERS SECTION

FOR QUESTIONS 46 TO 49, CHOOSE THE MOST SUITABLE OPTION .

46. The people went ____________as the long awaited heroes returned home.
A . anxious
B . delirious
C . berserk
D . happy
Answer : C

47. They were unable to utilise the river waters due to a lack of sufficient ________ for irrigation.
A . infrastructure
B . groundwork
C . substratum
D . foundation
Answer : A

48. Scores of young entrepreneurs are making a _________ to startup hubs.
A . drive
B . hardline
C . beeline
D . foundation
Answer : C

49. _________ the heavy luggage, they managed to slowly walk up the hill.
A . Even though
B . Although
C . Inspite
D . Despite
Answer : D

50. choose the best response for the given situation.
Mr. Singh : “I am troubled.”
Mr. Das : “Don’t trouble trouble, until trouble troubles you.”
What does Mr. Das mean when he replies to Mr. Singh?
A . Double trouble.
B . Trouble is bad.
C . Don’t look for trouble.
D . Look for trouble
Answer : C