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Chapter-15 Earthquake — Online MCQ Test

Q: Who is the central character in the lesson "Earthquake"?

Answer: C. Yasodhara — Yasodhara is the central character around whom the story and her experiences during the earthquake are described.

Q: Which natural disaster is described in the lesson?

Answer: B. Earthquake — The lesson narrates the events and human emotions connected to an earthquake.

Q: Which option best completes the statement: The lesson "Earthquake" teaches that in times of tragedy, people are remembered most for their ________.

Answer: C. reaction, kindness, and inner strength — The story focuses on how people respond to suffering with compassion, courage, and resilience.

ENGLISH · Samacheer Kalvi 9th · Tamil Nadu State Board

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Chapter-15 Earthquake — Important Questions & Answers (FAQ)

Frequently asked questions from Tamil Nadu State Board Samacheer Kalvi 9th ENGLISH — Chapter-15 Earthquake, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

Who is the central character in the lesson "Earthquake"?

A. M. S. Venkataraman
B. Amitav Ghosh
C. Yasodhara ✓
D. Becky

Answer: C. Yasodhara
Yasodhara is the central character around whom the story and her experiences during the earthquake are described.

Which natural disaster is described in the lesson?

A. Flood
B. Earthquake ✓
C. Cyclone
D. Drought

Answer: B. Earthquake
The lesson narrates the events and human emotions connected to an earthquake.

What does the lesson show about people during a natural disaster?

A. People always remain calm and unaffected
B. People become selfish and ignore others
C. People may suffer, but they also help and support one another ✓
D. People never recover after a disaster

Answer: C. People may suffer, but they also help and support one another
The story emphasizes human support, compassion, and shared suffering during the earthquake.

Which statement best explains the role of empathy in the lesson?

A. It helps people ignore others' problems
B. It makes people understand and share the suffering of others ✓
C. It encourages people to compete with each other
D. It is used only to describe fear

Answer: B. It makes people understand and share the suffering of others
Empathy means feeling for others and responding to their pain with concern and support.

Which option best completes the statement: The lesson "Earthquake" teaches that in times of tragedy, people are remembered most for their ________.