{"id":36821,"date":"2022-01-18T17:03:01","date_gmt":"2022-01-18T11:33:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mcq-questions.com\/?p=36821"},"modified":"2022-02-23T10:12:42","modified_gmt":"2022-02-23T04:42:42","slug":"a-tiger-in-the-zoo-class-10-mcq-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mcq-questions.com\/a-tiger-in-the-zoo-class-10-mcq-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"A Tiger in the Zoo Class 10 MCQ Questions with Answers English Poem 3"},"content":{"rendered":"
I. Read the following extracts and answer the questions\/complete the sentences that follow :<\/p>\n
He should be lurking in shadow,
\nSliding through long grass
\nNear the water hole
\nWhere plump deer pass.<\/p>\n
Question 1.<\/p>\n
(A) assist in keeping the prey unsuspecting of the predator’s sound.
\n(B) aid in camouflaging the presence of the predator before it rushes in.
\n(C) help the predator pounce on the prey comfortably without getting tired.
\n(D) Support the predator’s vision as it eyes its prey.
\nAnswer:
\n(A) assist in keeping the prey unsuspecting of the predator’s sound.<\/p>\n
Explanation:
\nThe sliding action will produce minimum sound and” distraction and will thus keep the prey unprepared for attack.<\/p>\n
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Question 2.<\/p>\n
(A) Many tigers chase prey into the water and holds the victim’s head under water until it drowns.
\n(B) Prey feed in the water on water-lilies, and often wander into the middle of the water hole, where they are vulnerable and easy for the tiger to kill.
\n(C) Prey that has quenched its thirst ensures consumption of hydrated meat for the tiger.
\n(D) Chasing the panicked prey from shallow to deep water where the tiger grabs it.
\nAnswer:
\n(C) Prey that has quenched its thirst ensures consumption of hydrated meat for the tiger.<\/p>\n
Explanation:
\nWater hole for the tiger attracts the unsuspecting preys towards it and makes it easy for the tiger to drown its prey and kill it. Drinking water by the prey does not turn its meat hydrated for the tiger.<\/p>\n
Question 3.<\/p>\n
(A) The thug was……. in the alley late evening, for unsuspecting passers-by.
\n(B) The hyena was…….. in its den after a good meal.
\n(C) The detective cautioned her team about the……… dangers likely to impact the case.
\n(D) The prejudices……. beneath the surface create misunderstandings.
\nAnswer:
\n(B) The hyena was…….. in its den after a good meal.<\/p>\n
Explanation:
\n‘Lurking’ means Hiding and waiting for the prey to come. After having the meal, the hyena will relax and not lurk in the den. The thug, the dangers and the prejudices may lurk for the prey.<\/p>\n
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Question 4.<\/p>\n
(A) the tiger.
\n(B) long grass.
\n(C) water hole.
\n(D) deer
\nAnswer:
\n(B) long grass.<\/p>\n
Explanation:
\nThe tiger waits for its prey hiding in the shadow of the long grass around it.<\/p>\n
Question 5.<\/p>\n
(A) long grass
\n(B) the water hole
\n(C) plump deer
\n(D) lurking in shadow
\nAnswer:
\n(D) lurking in shadow<\/p>\n
Explanation:
\nLong grass, water hole and plump deer reflect the light sun and give a lush effect to the forest. The shadows are dark and do not give lush effect to the forest.<\/p>\n
I. But he’s locked in a concrete cell,
\nHis strength behind bars,
\nStalking the length of his cage,
\nIgnoring visitors.
\nHe hears the last voice at night,
\nThe patrolling cars,<\/p>\n
Question 1.<\/p>\n
\n(A) Option (1)
\n(B) Option (2)
\n(C) Option (3)
\n(D) Option (4)
\nAnswer:
\n(B) Option (2)
\nExplanation:
\n(A) represents that someone has been awarded or given a special honour. (B) represents someone has been put in jail and kept in arrest. (C) represents someone is appearing as witness in a court of law. (D) represents a baby in its crib and toys scattered outside.<\/p>\n
Question 2.<\/p>\n
(A) Animals tend to cover large distances and burn a lot of their energy by hunting for prey, in their natural habitat. Zoos deprive them of such stimulation and they are restless and bored.
\n(B) Animals are scared of visitors gazing at them in their unnatural surroundings. Zoos are places where animals are far removed from the privacy of their natural habitat.
\n(C) Animals dislike human noises in the city and react to them aggressively. Zoos are often located in cities or outskirts.
\n(D) Animals require human love and care and miss this when in captivity. Zoos are places where they walk around mechanically to attract human attention.
\nAnswer:
\n(A) Animals tend to cover large distances and burn a lot of their energy by hunting for prey, in their natural habitat. Zoos deprive them of such stimulation and they are restless and bored.<\/p>\n
Explanation:
\nWild animals predators are in habit of roaming all day around in the jungle, hiding, running behind the prey and then savour their meal. In the zoo, this is not possible and the predators feel bored and restless. They burn their energy by taking long strides within their cages.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Question 3.<\/p>\n
\n(A) Option 1
\n(B) Option 2
\n(C) Option 3
\n(D) Option 3
\nAnswer:
\n(B) Option 2<\/p>\n
Explanation:
\n(1) represents a tow vehicle, (2) represents police or patrolling car, (3) represents race car and (4) represents an ordinary car.<\/p>\n
Question 4.<\/p>\n
(A) strength and weakness.
\n(B) nature and culture.
\n(C) beasts and mortals.
\n(D) confinement and freedom.
\nAnswer:
\n(D) confinement and freedom.<\/p>\n
Explanation:
\nThe tiger has been kept in captivity and movements restricted to within the cage. So, the contrasting ideas suggested are that of confinement and freedom.<\/p>\n
Question 5.<\/p>\n
(A) He is scared of their constant stares.
\n(B) The visitors don’t provide him with any food.
\n(C) He knows that none would help him out of captivity.
\n(D) The visitors don’t speak to him kindly.
\nAnswer:
\n(C) He knows that none would help him out of captivity.<\/p>\n
Explanation:
\nThe tigers ignore the visitors as they see many visitors coming daily but none of them helps ; them to get rid of the cage and live a life of freedom.<\/p>\n
II. But he’s locked in a concrete cell,
\nHis strength behind bars,
\nStalking the length of his cage,
\nIgnoring visitors.
\nHe hears the last voice at night,
\nThe patrolling cars,
\nAnd stares with his brilliant eyes
\nAt the brilliant stars<\/p>\n
Question 1.<\/p>\n
(A) restless.
\n(B) reckless.
\n(C) resilient.
\n(D) reverent.
\nAnswer:
\n(A) restless.<\/p>\n
Explanation:
\nThe tigers ignore the visitors as they see many visitors-coming daily but none of them helps them to get rid of the cage and live a life of freedom.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Question 2.<\/p>\n
(A) abcb; abcb
\n(B) abcb; abed
\n(C) abed; abed
\n(D) abed; abcb
\nAnswer:
\n(D) abed; abcb<\/p>\n
Explanation:
\nIn the first four lines, none of them rhymes with the other, so, they follow the rhyme style abed. In the next four lines, second and fourth lines rhyme while first and third don’t rhyme, So, they follow the rhyme style abcb<\/p>\n
Question 3.<\/p>\n
(A) zoos and cities.
\n(B) strength and weakness.
\n(C) freedom and captivity.
\n(D) visitors and patrolling cars.
\nAnswer:
\n(C) freedom and captivity.<\/p>\n
Explanation:
\nThe life of tigers in jungles (freedom) and zoo (captivity) have been compared and contrasted in the poem.<\/p>\n
Question 4.<\/p>\n
(A) “Stop staring”.
\n(B) “Set me free”.
\n(C) “Join me”.
\n(D) “Go away”.
\nAnswer:
\n(C) “Join me”.<\/p>\n
Explanation:
\nThe caged tiger may threaten its visitors by saying not to stare or asking them to go away. It may also request its visitors to set it free. But, it is most unlikely to invite them to join it inside the cage.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Question 5.<\/p>\n
(A) hopes to be free and be in the wild, someday.
\n(B) is looked after well and is nourished and healthy.
\n(C) enjoys staring at the bright stars each night.
\n(D) is well-rested and hence, wide-awake.
\nAnswer:
\n(A) hopes to be free and be in the wild, someday.<\/p>\n
Explanation:
\nThe eyes of the tiger are hopeful of getting freedom some time in life and enjoy its freedom in its natural habitat – jungle.<\/p>\n
MCQ Questions for Class 10 English First Flight Poem 3 A Tiger in the Zoo I. Read the following extracts and answer the questions\/complete the sentences that follow : He should be lurking in shadow, Sliding through long grass Near the water hole Where plump deer pass. Question 1. According to the extract, the poet …<\/p>\n