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| Chapter Name | Nelson Mandela : Long Walk to Freedom |
| Chapter No. | 02 |
| Author | Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela |
| Class | 10th standard |
| Board | SEBA |
| Subject | MCQ , Short Answer , Long Answer |
Nelson Mandela Class 10 MCQ
Q.No.1. Read the following statement and choose the correct option:
Statement 1- No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin or his background or his religion.
Statement 2- People must learn to hate and if they can learn to hate they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite .
(a) Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false
(b) Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true
(c) Both statement 1 and statement 2 are true
(d) Both statement 1 and statement 2 are false
Answer : (c) .
Q.No.2. Nelson Mandela considered his …… the greatest wealth of nation;
(a) mineral resources
(b) diamond
(c) people of South Africa
(d) black people
Answer : (c) .
Q.No.3. What do you understand by the term “an extra ordinary human disaster” as said by Nelson Mandela in his Speech?
(1) racial discrimination
(2) policy of apartheid
(3) equal rights given
(4) Whites ruled the country
Choose the correct codes:
A)1,2 and 4
(B) 1,2 and 3
(C) 2,3 and 4
(D) 1,3 and 4
Answer : (A)
Q.No.4. Mandela was accompanied by his daughter Zenani on a lovely_______day.
(a) Autumn
(b) Spring
(c) Summer
(d) Winter
Answer : (a) Autumn .
Q.No.5. What does the word ‘resilience’ mean ?
(a)The ability to deal with any kind of hardship
(b) The ability to conquer the foe
(c) The ability to dive deep
(d) The ability to keep mum
Answer : (a)The ability to deal with any kind of hardship .
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Q.No.6. Many prominent names contributed in the struggle against apart heid in South Africa.” Choose the correctly arranged options from the following:
(a) Oliver Tambo, Walter Sisulu, De Klenk, Robert Sobukwe
(b) Oliver Tambo, Walter Sisulu, Chief Luthulu, Robert Sobukwe
(c) Oliver Tambo, Thabo Mbeki, Chief Luthulu, Robert Sobukwe
(d) Oliver Tambo, Walter Sisulu, Chief Luthulu, Martin Luther
Answer : (b) Oliver Tambo, Walter Sisulu, Chief Luthulu, Robert Sobukwe .
Q.No.7. After how many centuries of White’s rule Mandela became South Africa’s first Black President?
(a) More than three centuries
(b) Less than three centuries
(c) Three centuries
(d) Five centuries
Answer : (c) Three centuries .
Q.No.8. Select the option that correctly depicts the relationship between the two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R):
Assertion (A): Mandela saw a glimmer of humanity in one of the guards.
Reason (R): Mandela knew it well that man’s goodness is a flame that can be hidden but never extinguished.
(a) (A) & (R) both are true and they support each other.
(b) (A) & (R) both are true and they do not support each other.
(c) (A) is false & (R) is true.
(d) (A) & (R) both are false.
Answer : (a) (A) & (R) both are true and they support each other.
Q.No.9. ………… the transitory freedoms. What does transitory mean?
(a) Lasting permanently
(b) Lasting for a short time
(c) Lasting for while
(d) Lasting for ever
Answer : (b) Lasting for a short time .
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Q.No.10 .”At first, as a student, I wanted freedom only for myself” why do you think the speaker only thought about himself? Choose the correct option in the context of “Nelson Mendela: Long Walk to Freedom” by N.R.Mandela.
(A) He didn’t want to think about the freedom denied to others.
(B) He was being selfish and was only bothered about himself.
(C) He didn’t think that freedom denied to him was important to others.
(D) He was too young to realise that freedom was denied to others as well.
Answer : (D) .
Q.No.11 . “Although that day neither of the groups knew the lyrics of the anthem they once despised, they would soon know the words by heart.” What is the meaning of the underlined word?
(A) Disdain (B) Affection (C) Futile (D) Respect
Answer : (A) Disdain .
Q.No.12. Read the following statements in the context of Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom by N.R.Mandela and choose the correct option.
(i) The end of apartheid’ marked a significant change in south Africa.
(ii) Nelson Mandela’s inauguration as president took place in 1994.
(iii) The first demoratic election in South Africa was held in 1980.
(iv) Mandela’s inauguaration ceremony was attended by leaders from around the world.
(A) land 2 (B) 2 and 3
(C) 1,2 and 4 (D) 1,3 and 4
Answer : (C) 1,2 and 4 .
Q.No.13. How does Nelson Mandela describe South Africa in his speech?
(A) A rainbow nation (B) A black nation (C) A rich nation (D) A white nation
Answer : (A) A rainbow nation .
Q.No.14. Match the following in Column A with the correct option in Column B .
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| (i) Thabo Mbeki | (a) First Deputy President |
| (ii) Mr de Klerk | (b) Second Deputy President |
| (iii) Zenani | (c) Daughter of Nelson Mandela |
| (iv) 10th May, 1994 | (d) The Day of Inauguration |
(A) (i)->(a) , (ii)->(b) , (iii)->(c) , (iv)->(d) (C) (i)->(a) , (ii)->(b) , (iii)->(c) , (iv)->(d)
(B) (i)->(d) , (ii)->(c) , (iii)->(b) , (iv)->(a) (D) (i)->(b) , (ii)->(a) , (iii)->(c) , (iv)->(d)
Answer : (A) (i)->(a) , (ii)->(b) , (iii)->(c) , (iv)->(d) .
Q.No.15. 10th May, 1994 was-
(A) a summer day
(B) a winter day
(C) a spring day
(D) a autumn day
Answer : (D) .
Q.No.16. Choose the statement which is not True in the context of “Nelson Mandela, long walk to freedom” –
(A) Mandela spent thirty years in jail.
(B) Mandela was grateful to all the freedom fighters of his country.
(C) Mandela did not believe in the freedom of his people.
(D) Mandela joined the African National Congress for the cause of National freedom.
Answer : (C) .
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Q.No.17. Statement I – The decades of oppression and brutality had an unintended effect.
Statement II – It produced men of extraordenary courage, wisdom and generosity.
(A) Statement I is True but Statement II is False.
(B) Statement I is False but Statement II is True.
(C) Both the Statement I and II are True and Statement I is the cause of Statement II.
(D) Both the Statement I and II are True and Statement II is the cause of Statement I .
Answer : (D) .
Q.No.18. Why was it impossible to fulfill the two main obligations in South Africa?
(i) Because of the policy of Apartheid. (ii) Because they were born black.
(iii) Because it was not allowed in South Africa. (iv) Because they were born white.
Choose the correct options:
(A) Both (ii) and (iii) (B) Only (iii)
(C) Only (iv) (D) Both (i) and (ii)
Answer : (A) .
Q.No.19. Why do you think Nelson Mandela mentions some freedoms as ‘transitory?
(a) the freedoms are momentary and keep changing with time .
(b) the definition of freedom is constant out perspectives differ.
(c) Freedom means different things to different people.
(d) Freedom is not that important after a certain age.
Answer : (A) .
Q.No.20. Choose the correct answer from the option given below :
Assertion (A) : The highest generals of the South African defence force and police saluted Mandela and pledge their loyalty .
Reason (R) : They turned highly respectful to the democratic system of governance .
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true and R is not correct explanation of A .
(c) A is true but R is false .
(d) A is false but R is true .
Answer : (a) .
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Q.No.21. Mandela learnt the meaning of courage from :
(a) the people of South Africa . (b) brave comrades .
(c) his family members. (d) fellow dignitaries
Answer : (b) .
Q.No.22. Read the following statements with reference to ‘Long walk to freedom’ and choose the correct option:
Statement 1: Mandela’s yearn for the freedom of his countrymen transformed him into a man without a home.
Statement 2: According to Mandela, an oppressor is likely a prisoner of hatred.
(a) Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.
(b) Statement I is false and statement 2 is true.
(c) Both statement 1 and statement 2 are true.
(c) Both statement 1 and statement 2 are false.
Answer : (c) .
Q.No.23.…… continuing bondage of poverty, deprivation, suffering, gender and other discrimination. Give the meaning of “deprivation” from the given option:
(a) State of one’s not having one’s rightful benefits
(b) Freedom from restrictions
(c) Being treated differently
(d) Had a very low opinion of
Answer : (a) .
Q.No.24. Examine the Assertion and Reason Statements related to the story “Nelson Mandela” and choose the correct option:
Assertion (A): The policy of apartheid created a deep and lasting wound in my country and my people.
Reason (R): The policy of apartheid discriminates and separates people on the basis of race.
(a) Both ‘A’ and ‘R’ are true and ‘R’ is the correct reason for ‘A’.
(b) Both ‘A’ and ‘R’ are true and ‘R’ is the incorrect reason for ‘A’.
(c) ‘A’ is false and ‘R’ is true.
(d) ‘A’ is true and ‘R’ is false
Answer : (a) .
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Q.No.25.”My country is rich in ……..” In which the speaker’s country is rich in?
(a) Hills and rivers (b) Agriculture (c) Gems and Minerals (d) Forests and Lakes
Answer : (a) .
Q.No.26. “I saw that it was not just my freedom that was curtailed, but the freedom of everyone.” Choose the word opposite to the underlined word in the quoted sentence from “Long Walk to Freedom.”
(a) Reduced (b) Diminished (c) Increased (d) Decreased
Answer : (c) .
Q.No.27. “My boyhood freedom was an illusion.” Choose the correct meaning of the underlined word (illusion) in the context of ‘Nelson Mandela’.
(a) Something that is always real (b) Something that is fake (c) Something that appears to be real but is not (d) Something that is a dream
Answer : (c) .
Q.No.28. “The structure they created formed the basis of one of the harshest, most inhumane societies the world has ever known.” What structure is Mandela talking about with reference to prose piece Nelson Mandela?
(a) Oppression of women and the girl child.
(c) Racial domination against the black people. (d) Poverty and suffering of the black people.
Answer : (c) .
Q.No.29. Why does Mandela say that freedom is indivisible?
a) Because freedom means obeying rules. b) Because freedom is given by God. c) Because freedom belongs only to leaders. (d) Because no one can enjoy freedom alone while others are oppressed.
Answer : (d) .
Q.No.30. Mandela says: “No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin.” What value is he promoting here?
a) Racial pride b) Nationalism only c) Hatred and revenge d) Tolerance and equality
Answer : (d) .
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Q.No.31.The Indian Army has a separate Coorg Regiment. What does this fact highlight about the people of Coorg?
(a) They are of Arabic descent (b) They are especially known for bravery and martial skills (c) They are famous for coffee growing. (d) They prefer isolation from the rest of India.
Answer : (b) .
Q.No.32. Read the following statements with reference to “Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom” and choose the correct statement.
Statement 1: On the day of the inauguration two national anthems were sang
Statement 2: Neither group knew the lyrics of the anthem they once despised.
a) Statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is false.
b) Statement 2 is correct and statement I is false.
(c) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct
d) Both statement 1 and Statement 2 are false
Answer : (c) .
Q.No.33. ” They would soon know the words by heart “. What “word” are being referred to here ?
(a) The speech (b) The lyrics of the anthem (c) The lyrics of a song (d) The inaugural speech
Answer : (b) .
Q.No.34. ‘Man’s goodness is a flame that can be hidden but never extinguished”- What does the author suggest in the above statement?
(a) Goodness in human is etemal. (b) Human goodness is slowly disappearing. (c) Most people think that goodness is weak (d) Life experiences suppress people’s goodness.
Answer : (a) .
Q.No.35. Nelson Mandela refers to liberty as “newborn” because it (a) Was dependent on others for growth and guidance. (b) Made people experience infant-like excitement. (c) Arrived unexpectedly for everyone.(d) Had recently been attained with lots of struggle.
Answer : (d) .
Q.No.36. Oliver Thambo and Yusuf Dadoo as mentioned in “Nelson Mandela” are- A. Military Officers B.Deputy Presidents C. Ministers in Mandela’s Cabinet D. African Patriots
Answer : (D) .
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Q.No.37. Depth of oppression created – A. poverty B. revolution C. freedom D. heights of character
Answer : (D) .
Q.No.38. Read the following statements and choose the correct option:- Statement-1: According to Mandela love is more natural than hate. Statement-2: Because it is easy to hate according to him.
A. Statement-1 is true but statement-2 is false. B. Statement-1 is false but statement-2 is true. C. Both statement-1 and statement-2 are true. D. Both statement-1 and statement-2 are false.
Answer : (A) .
Q.No.39. Read the following statements and choose the correct statement(s) : (i) The end of Apartheid marked significant change in South Africa . (ii) Nelson Mandela’s inauguration as president took place in 1994 . (iii) The first democratic election in South Africa was held in 1990 . (iv) Mandela’s inauguration ceremony was attended by leaders from around the world . Options :
(A) (i) and (ii) (B) (ii) and (iii) (C) (i) , (ii) and (iv) (D) (ii) , (iii) and (iv)
Answer : (C) .
Q.No.40. Tenth May dawned bright and clear”, Where is this line quoted from?
(A) Martin Luther King’s Autobiography (B) Shakespeare’s biography (C) Nelson Mandela’s biography (D) Nelson Mandela’s autobiography
Answer : (D) .
Q.No.41. Which of the following is required to create height of character according to Mandela? (A) Extraordinary courage (B) Glimmer of humanity (C) Twin obligations (D) Depth of oppression
Answer : (D) .
Q.No.41. Assertion (A): Mandela thinks it is natural to love. Reason (R): Because love comes more naturally to human heart than hatred.
(A) (A) is true but (R) is false. (B) (A) is false but (R) is true. (C) Both (A) and (R) are false. (D) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of(A).
Answer : (D) .
Q.No.42. What is the country’s greatest wealth.
(A) Its minerals (B) Its weapons (C) Its people (D) Its technology
Answer : (C) .
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Q.No.43. How did Nelson Mandela define the meaning of courage?
A) Triumph over fear
B) Triumph over hatred
C) Triumph over selfishness
D) Triumph over greed
Answer : (A) .
Q.No.44. “Freedom is indivisible”– means–
(A) Freedom is invisible
(B) Freedom can be divided into parts
(C) Freedom must be same and equal to all
(D) All of the above
Answer : (C) .
Q.No.45. In South Africa the first democratic election was held in —- (A) 1992 (B) 1999 (C) 1994 (D) 2002
Answer : (C) .
Q.No.45. Read the following statements with reference to ‘long walk to freedom’ and choose the correct option.
Statement 1: On the day of inauguration, Mandela was overwhelmed with a sense of history.
Statement 2: Mandela learned that courage is not the absence of fear but truimph over it.
(A) Statement 1 is true but statement 2 is false.
(B) Statement 1 is false but statement 2 is true.
(C) Both statement 1 and 2 are false.
(D) Both statement 1 and 2 are true.
Answer : (D) .
Q.No.45. As a young man in Johannesburg, Mandela yearned for______________freedom. (A) permanent (B) transitory (C) basic and honourable (D) allusive
Answer : (C) .
Q.No.46. On that lovely autumn day , I was accompanied by my ____________ . (a) aunt (b) mother (c) wife (d) daughter
Answer : (d) .
Q.No.46. What does the author mean by “White Supremacy”?
(A) White Amphitheatre. (B) Treating people of every colour equally. (C) Domination of white people in politics. (D) Domination of white people in society.
Answer : (D) .
Q.No.47. ” I was not born with a hunger to be free . I was born free ” . In the quoted lines , what is the speaker’s tone ?
(A) Anger (B) Sarcasm (C) Pride (D) Irony
Answer : (C) .
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Q.No.48. “The day was symbolised for me by the playing of our two national anthems” What was the occasion when two national anthems were being played?
(A) It was the swearing in ceremony of Mandela.
(B) It was the opening of the World Peace Day.
(C) It was the International Day of Sports.
(D) It was South Africa’s New Year’s Day.
Answer : (A) .
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