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Unit 7: If I was a Tree — Online MCQ Test

Q: Who wrote the poem 'If I was a Tree'?

Answer: B. Mudnakudu Chinnaswamy — The poem is written by Mudnakudu Chinnaswamy, a poet known for addressing social issues such as caste discrimination.

ENGLISH · CLASS 11 FIRST PUC · Karnataka State Board

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Unit 7: If I was a Tree — Important Questions & Answers (FAQ)

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Who wrote the poem 'If I was a Tree'?

A. Kuvempu
B. Mudnakudu Chinnaswamy ✓
C. Bendre
D. Gopalakrishna Adiga

Answer: B. Mudnakudu Chinnaswamy
The poem is written by Mudnakudu Chinnaswamy, a poet known for addressing social issues such as caste discrimination.

What is the central desire expressed in the poem?

A. To become rich and powerful
B. To escape from school
C. To be accepted like a tree without discrimination ✓
D. To travel around the world

Answer: C. To be accepted like a tree without discrimination
The speaker imagines being a tree because nature does not judge people by caste or social status.

Why does the speaker wish to become a tree?

A. To avoid working hard
B. To live a longer life
C. To experience freedom from social discrimination ✓
D. To gain fame and respect

Answer: C. To experience freedom from social discrimination
The speaker sees the tree as a symbol of freedom and equality, untouched by caste prejudice.

Which idea is most strongly supported by the poem?

A. Human beings are naturally equal, but society creates divisions ✓
B. Nature also supports caste divisions
C. Trees are more powerful than humans in every way
D. Social inequality cannot be changed

Answer: A. Human beings are naturally equal, but society creates divisions
The poem suggests that inequality is created by human society, not by nature.

Choose the most appropriate interpretation of the poem's message: 'If I was a Tree'.

A. Nature is superior because it rewards only the strong
B. A person suffering from discrimination dreams of a world without social barriers ✓
C. Trees should be protected only because they give shade
D. Social inequality is natural and unavoidable

Answer: B. A person suffering from discrimination dreams of a world without social barriers
The poem is a powerful expression of the desire to escape caste oppression and live with dignity and equality.

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