MCQ Chapter 22 South Delhi Murder Class 11 English Bihar Board 1. What does the phrase “roads of Delhi were white swatches of loneliness and smog” convey?Pollution and isolation in urban areasBusy trafficCleanliness of roadsThe vibrant nightlife of DelhiQuestion 1 of 202. What does "buzzed" mean in the line "Her head buzzed as she called the police"?To be confused or noisy in thoughtTo hum softlyTo be calm and collectedTo be sleepyQuestion 2 of 203. What does the police officer’s remark “Nepali boy, no? Bihari chokkra?” reveal about him?His professionalismHis prejudice against certain communitiesHis sympathy for the victimsHis thoroughness in investigationQuestion 3 of 204. The term "surgically stabbed" in the poem indicates:Precision and brutality of the attackMedical interventionCareless violenceRandom stabbingsQuestion 4 of 205. What does the poem suggest about old people living in big cities?They are safe and independentThey are vulnerable and lonelyThey enjoy the hustle and bustleThey are well cared for by neighborsQuestion 5 of 206. What was Shyam carrying when he was nabbed?A knifeFifty rupees and a sari for his motherThe stolen jewelleryA radioQuestion 6 of 207. What does the poem criticize about urban society?Rapid developmentLack of law and orderIndifference towards crime and old ageOverpopulationQuestion 7 of 208. How did the officer react upon finding out about the old couple’s murder?He expressed sadness and offered condolences.He shook his head and scoffed at the situation.He immediately began questioning the neighbors.He called for media coverage.Question 8 of 209. What items were mentioned as missing from the house?Two laptops, silver, and cashTwo TV sets, jewellery, and Banarasi sarisGold earrings, a mobile phone, and furnitureCash and a mobile phoneQuestion 9 of 2010. What is highlighted by the line "Justice was clinical"?The efficiency of the policeThe detached and systematic nature of the investigationThe fairness of the legal systemThe emotional involvement of the investigatorsQuestion 10 of 2011. What type of vehicle’s lights are mentioned in the poem as fading into the night?Ambulance lightsPolice car lightsTruck backlightsBicycle lightsQuestion 11 of 2012. What was Shyam’s role in the household before the crime?He was a relative.He was a neighbor.He was a serving boy.He was a driver.Question 12 of 2013. What does the phrase “roads of Delhi... swatches of loneliness and smog” signify?The busy and noisy life of DelhiThe eerie, quiet atmosphere of the city at nightA description of clean and vibrant streetsA depiction of crime in rural areasQuestion 13 of 2014. The scab of flies mentioned in the poem is a metaphor for:The decaying state of the crime sceneThe chaos of the investigationThe noisy neighborsThe bustling streets of DelhiQuestion 14 of 2015. What does "morphia of night" in the poem suggest?The addictive nightlife of DelhiThe drugged stillness of the nightThe chaos of city lifeA reference to medical interventionQuestion 15 of 2016. What light does the officer’s question, “Bihari chokkra?” throw on his attitude?It shows his thorough investigation skills.It highlights his prejudiced view of Bihari people.It portrays him as empathetic towards migrants.It indicates his lack of interest in the case.Question 16 of 2017. How does the poem depict the condition of the elderly in urban areas?They are empowered and independent.They live lonely and unsafe lives.They receive continuous care from neighbors.They rely on advanced technology for safety.Question 17 of 2018. Why does the poem describe the murder weapons in detail?To show the sophistication of the crimeTo emphasize the brutality of the actTo glorify the criminalsTo highlight the incompetence of the policeQuestion 18 of 2019. What does the mention of "justice was clinical" suggest about the legal system?It is overly emotional.It is efficient but lacks compassion.It is fair and just for everyone.It is biased and slow.Question 19 of 2020. What is the significance of leaving the laptop behind?It shows the killers’ panic or ignorance of its value.It proves the killers were not after money.It symbolizes modern technology saving lives.It highlights the competence of the victims.Question 20 of 20 Loading...
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