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Supplementary Reading 2: Karna — Online MCQ Test

Q: Who is the author of the supplementary lesson 'Karna'?

Answer: A. C. Rajagopalachari — The lesson is taken from C. Rajagopalachari's retelling of the Mahabharata. He presents Karna's life, virtues, and tragic fate.

Q: Karna was known for being generous and noble. Which title suits him best in the lesson?

Answer: B. A great giver — Karna is remembered for his generosity and for never refusing anyone who asked him for help. This is why he is often called a great giver.

Q: Why did Karna feel humiliated when he was not chosen for the archery contest by Dronacharya?

Answer: B. He was treated as a charioteer's son — Karna was denied a fair chance because of his low social status. This rejection strengthened his desire to prove his worth.

Q: Which statement is NOT true about Karna in the lesson?

Answer: C. He was born and raised in a royal palace — Karna was not raised in a royal palace; he was brought up by a charioteer family. The lesson emphasizes his low upbringing and the injustice he faced.

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Supplementary Reading 2: Karna — Important Questions & Answers (FAQ)

Frequently asked questions from Karnataka State Board CLASS 10th ENGLISH — Supplementary Reading 2: Karna, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

Who is the author of the supplementary lesson 'Karna'?

A. C. Rajagopalachari ✓
B. R.K. Narayan
C. M.S. Udhayamurthy
D. B. M. Srikantaiah

Answer: A. C. Rajagopalachari
The lesson is taken from C. Rajagopalachari's retelling of the Mahabharata. He presents Karna's life, virtues, and tragic fate.

Karna was known for being generous and noble. Which title suits him best in the lesson?

A. A cunning strategist
B. A great giver ✓
C. A fearful warrior
D. A selfish ruler

Answer: B. A great giver
Karna is remembered for his generosity and for never refusing anyone who asked him for help. This is why he is often called a great giver.

Why did Karna feel humiliated when he was not chosen for the archery contest by Dronacharya?

A. He had no weapon
B. He was treated as a charioteer's son ✓
C. He had not studied at all
D. He refused to fight

Answer: B. He was treated as a charioteer's son
Karna was denied a fair chance because of his low social status. This rejection strengthened his desire to prove his worth.

Which statement is NOT true about Karna in the lesson?

A. He was brave in war
B. He was famous for generosity
C. He was born and raised in a royal palace ✓
D. He suffered social humiliation

Answer: C. He was born and raised in a royal palace
Karna was not raised in a royal palace; he was brought up by a charioteer family. The lesson emphasizes his low upbringing and the injustice he faced.

Which option best explains the irony in Karna's life?

A. He was born a king but lived like a servant
B. He was gifted and noble, yet society denied him recognition ✓
C. He became the most selfish person in the epic
D. He won the war but lost his kingdom

Answer: B. He was gifted and noble, yet society denied him recognition
Karna had the birth, skill, and virtues of a great hero, but his identity and status were hidden and denied. This deep irony is central to his tragic story.

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