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Chapter-19 A Birthday Letter — Online MCQ Test

Q: Who wrote the letter "A Birthday Letter"?

Answer: B. Jawaharlal Nehru — The letter was written by Jawaharlal Nehru to his daughter Indira.

Q: To whom was the birthday letter addressed?

Answer: C. His daughter Indira — Nehru wrote the letter to his daughter Indira on her birthday.

ENGLISH · Samacheer Kalvi 9th · Tamil Nadu State Board

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Frequently asked questions from Tamil Nadu State Board Samacheer Kalvi 9th ENGLISH — Chapter-19 A Birthday Letter, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

Who wrote the letter "A Birthday Letter"?

A. Mahatma Gandhi
B. Jawaharlal Nehru ✓
C. Subhas Chandra Bose
D. Rabindranath Tagore

Answer: B. Jawaharlal Nehru
The letter was written by Jawaharlal Nehru to his daughter Indira.

To whom was the birthday letter addressed?

A. His friend
B. His sister
C. His daughter Indira ✓
D. The children of India

Answer: C. His daughter Indira
Nehru wrote the letter to his daughter Indira on her birthday.

Why does Nehru ask Indira to study history?

A. To memorize dates only
B. To become a scientist
C. To understand the lives and struggles of people in the past ✓
D. To learn many languages quickly

Answer: C. To understand the lives and struggles of people in the past
He believes history helps us understand human life, struggles, and development.

Which statement best reflects Nehru's advice to Indira?

A. Ignore the struggles of earlier generations
B. Be proud of the country's heritage and learn from it ✓
C. Do not read books about the past
D. Focus only on personal success

Answer: B. Be proud of the country's heritage and learn from it
Nehru encourages respect for heritage and learning from the past.

Which option best captures the purpose of Nehru writing this birthday letter?

A. To entertain Indira with a funny story
B. To criticize modern society harshly
C. To give affectionate guidance and instill respect for history and national heritage ✓
D. To request a reply immediately

Answer: C. To give affectionate guidance and instill respect for history and national heritage
The letter is meant to guide Indira with love and to inspire respect for India’s past and values.

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