Travel Writing MCQs
PART – A
Q.No.
Unit
CO
K-level
1.
Unit -I
I
K1
In William Wordsworth's "Tintern Abbey," the speaker emphasizes that nature provides
a) Temporary amusement during vacations
b) A restorative power through memory that leads to tranquil
restoration and moral guidance
c)Political motivation for change in society
d) Purely aesthetic beauty without deeper impact
2.
Unit -I
I
K1
The central metaphor in Christina Rossetti's "Uphill" compares life to
a) A smooth downhill path toward success
b) An uphill journey ending in a resting-place (symbolizing death or heaven)
c) A circular road with no end
d) A river flowing freely to the sea
3.
Unit -I
I
K1
In "Tintern Abbey," Wordsworth describes how recollections of nature affect him in urban settings by
a) Causing regret over lost opportunities
b) Providing sensations felt in the blood and heart, leading to a purer mind and tranquil restoration
c) Inspiring revolutionary thoughts
d) Making him forget his past entirely
4.
Unit -I
I
K1
The reassuring guide in Rossetti's "Uphill" promises the traveler that at the journey's end there will be
a) Endless challenges without relief
b)A roof and beds for all who
come, symbolizing comfort after life's struggles
c) No resting-place at all
d)Material rewards for
perseverance
5.
Unit -I
I
K1
In “Lines Composed a Few Miles above Tintern Abbey”, the landscape that deeply influences the poet is the valley of the
a) Thames
b) Severn
c) Wye
d) Avon
6.
Unit -I
I
K1
In “Hearthside”, the speaker imagines distant lands associated with classical writers such as
a) Dante and Virgil
b) Shakespeare and Milton
c) Sappho and Homer
d) Plato and Aristotle
7.
Unit -I
I
K1
In “Uphill”, the journey described in the poem symbolically represents
a) A pilgrimage to a temple
b) The struggles of human life
c) A physical mountain climb
d) A soldier’s march
8.
Unit -I
I
K1
The poem “Vacation” by Rita Dove takes place mainly in a
a) Railway station
b) Airport terminal
c) Hotel room
d) Seaside resort
9.
Unit -I
I
K1
The speaker in “Hearthside” ultimately remains
a) On a sea voyage
b) At home by the hearth
c) In a palace
d) In a foreign land
10.
Unit -I
I
K1
The airport in Vacation represents
a) Permanent escape
b) Liminal or transitional space
c) A place of conflict
d) A tourist attraction
11.
Unit -II
II
K1
The book City of Djinns is written by
a) Khushwant Singh
b) William Dalrymple
c) Amitav Ghosh
d) Vikram Seth
12.
Unit -II
II
K1
In City of Djinns, the term “djinn” symbolizes
a) Political leaders
b) Ancient spirits and hidden histories
c) Mughal soldiers
d) Foreign travelers
13.
Unit -II
II
K1
The narrative style in City of Djinns combines
a) Poetry and drama
b) Memoir and historical writing
c) Science and mythology
d) Fiction and fantasy
14.
Unit -II
II
K1
In the early chapters of From Volga to Ganga, people mainly survive through
a) Agriculture
b) Trade
c) Hunting and gathering
d) Fishing alone
15.
Unit -II
II
K1
In the Prologue and early chapters of William Dalrymple's "City of Djinns," Delhi is portrayed as a city of
a) Modern skyscrapers and rapid development only
b) Layered history, ruins, pollution,
chaos, and enduring spirits (djinns) through personal observations
c) Peaceful rural landscapes
d)Exclusively colonial architecture
16.
Unit -II
II
K1
The opening sections (1&2) of Rahul Sankrityayan's "From
a) Advanced agricultural societies
b) Hunter-gatherer communities facing harsh winters, communal hunts, survival struggles, and early
Indo-Iranian migrations
c) Urban temple rituals
d) Maritime trade expeditions
17.
Unit -II
II
K1
In "City of Djinns," Dalrymple's arrival in Delhi highlights contrasts such as
a) Only ancient monuments without modern life
b) Crowded streets, pollution, historical ruins, personal
encounters, and the city's
chaotic etvibrant energy
c) Serene natural beauty
d) Economic prosperity alone
18.
Unit -II
II
K1
The narrative in the early parts of "From Volga to Ganga" shows early human resilience through
a) Individual isolation
b) Communal efforts like group hunts, shared food, and family
bonds amid dangers like wolves
and winter
c) Technological inventions
d) Religious ceremonies
exclusively
19.
Unit -II
II
K1
Sankrityayan traces the migration of early Aryan people from
a) Africa
b) Europe
c) Central
d) Australia
20.
Unit -II
II
K1
Communal hunts in From Volga to Ganga illustrate
a) Individual bravery
b) Collective cooperation
c) Religious rituals
d) Political leadership
21.
Unit -III
III
K2
Elizabeth Gilbert's "Eat, Pray, Love" structures her healing journey around three countries representing
a) Work, study, and adventure
b) Eat (Italy-pleasure and food),
Pray (India- spirituality), Love (Indonesia-balance and
romance
c) Europe, Asia, and Africa
d) Past, present, and future
22.
Unit -III
III
K2
The primary motivation for Gilbert's travels in "Eat, Pray, Love" stems from
a) Academic research
b) Recovery from divorce, depression, and an unhealthy affair through self-discovery
c) Business expansion
d) Family reunions
23.
Unit -III
III
K2
In the "Eat" section of "Eat, Pray, Love, "Gilbert focuses on
a) Strict spiritual discipline
b) Indulging in Italian food, language, and pleasure to
rediscover joy after emotional
pain
c) Find in romantic love
immediately
d) Political activism
24.
Unit -III
III
K2
Gilbert's time in India in "Eat, Pray, Love" is dedicated to
a) Culinary exploration
b) Spiritual practice at an
ashram, meditation, and seeking inner peace
c) Tourism only
d) Professional networking
25.
Unit -III
III
K2
The memoir describes the author's journey across
a) France, Spain, Greece
b) Italy, India, Indonesia
c) Japan, China, Korea
d) Brazil, Mexico, Peru
26.
Unit -III
III
K2
The “Eat” section of Eat, Pray, Love takes place in
a) India
b) Indonesia
c) Italy
d) Australia
27.
Unit -III
III
K2
The spiritual retreat in the memoir is located in
a) Bali
b) Goa
c) An Indian ashram
d) Kathmandu
28.
Unit -III
III
K2
The final stage of Gilbert’s journey in Eat, Pray, Love takes place in
a) Bali, Indonesia
b) Tokyo
c) London
d) Cairo
29.
Unit -III
III
K2
The central theme of Eat, Pray, Love is
a) Political revolution
b) Spiritual and emotional self-discovery
c) Scientific exploration
d) Colonial history
30.
Unit -III
III
K2
The memoir begins after Gilbert experiences
a) Financial crisis
b) Divorce and personal breakdown
c) Career failure
d) Illness
31.
Unit -IV
IV
K2
Elisabeth Bumiller's "May You Be the Mother of a Hundred Sons" is a journalistic account exploring
a) Fictional adventures of Indian men
b) The diverse realities, paradoxes, strengths, and struggles of women in India across classes and regions
c) Ancient mythology exclusively
d)Wildlife in rural India
32.
Unit -IV
IV
K2
The title "May You Be the Mother of a Hundred Sons" refers to
a) A blessing highlighting son preference and gender issues
in Indian society
b) A literal family story
c) A romantic wish
d) A modern feminists logan
33.
Unit -IV
IV
K2
Bumiller's book highlights paradoxes in Indian women's lives, such as
a) Uniform prosperity across all classes
b) Strength amid discrimination, from villagers facing poverty to professionals and celebrities challenging norms
c) Complete gender equality
d) Isolation from society
34.
Unit -IV
IV
K2
Through profiles in "May You Be the Mother of a Hundred Sons," Bumiller addresses issues like
a) Only urban elite concerns
b) Dowry, female infanticide, arranged marriages, and
empowerment stories that
question stereotypes
c) International politics
d) Technological advancements
35.
Unit -IV
IV
K2
The title phrase reflects the cultural preference for
a) Wealth
b) Education
c) Male children
d) Political power
36.
Unit -IV
IV
K2
Bumiller’s book mainly examines
a) Indian politics
b) Women’s lives in India
c) Ancient mythology
d) Trade and commerce
37.
Unit -IV
IV
K2
One major social issue discussed in Bumiller’s book is
a) Climate change
b) Dowry system
c) Industrialization
d) Space exploration
38.
Unit -IV
IV
K2
The narrative style of Bumiller’s book is primarily
a) Dramatic fiction
b) Journalistic reportage
c) Epic poetry
d) Science fiction
39.
Unit -IV
IV
K2
Bumiller interviews women from
a) Only urban areas
b) Only villages
c) Various classes and regions
d) Only politicians
40.
Unit -IV
IV
K2
Female infanticide discussed in Bumiller’s work reflects
a) Economic prosperity
b) Gender discrimination
c) Religious ritual
d) Educational reform
41.
Unit -V
V
K2
In Goli Taraghi's "The Pomegranate Lady and Her Sons," the narrator assists
a) A young revolutionary
b) An elderly woman (the Pomegranate Lady) in reuniting with her exiled sons abroad, Evoking themes of exile and nostalgia
c) A magical fruit seller
d)A political leader
42.
Unit -V
V
K2
The emotional core of Ruskin Bond's "The Night Train at Deoli" lies in the narrator's
a) Fear of the dark station
b) Unfulfilled, innocent infatuation with a basket-selling girl during brief train stops, marked by longing and missed connection
c) Excitement for train journeys
d) Friendship with passengers
43.
Unit -V
V
K2
In "The Pomegranate Lady and Her Sons," the story blends
a) Fantasy elements only
b) Human connection, empathy, exile, and gentle humor during a traveler's airport/transit experience
c) Horror and suspense
d)Detective mystery
44.
Unit -V
V
K2
The repeated stops at Deoli station in Bond's story symbolize
a) Routine boredom
b) A poignant, recurring moment of unspoken attraction and the
beauty of fleeting human connections
c) Danger on the tracks
d)Commercial opportunities
45.
Unit -V
V
K2
The pomegranate symbol in the story represents
a) Wealth
b) Love, memory, and cultural roots
c) Political revolution
d) War
46.
Unit -V
V
K2
In The Voyage, Fenella travels after
a) Her marriage
b) Her mother’s death
c) Her school graduation
d) Her father’s promotion
47.
Unit -V
V
K2
The Night Train at Deoli is authored by
a) Ruskin Bond
b) R.K. Narayan
c) Mulk Raj Anand
d) Salman Rushdie
48.
Unit -V
V
K2
The narrator meets the basket-selling girl at
a) A bus station
b) A railway platform at Deoli
c) A village fair
d) A market street
49.
Unit -V
V
K2
“The Pomegranate Lady and Her Sons” reflects experiences of
a) Colonial migration
b) Iranian exile after the revolution
c) African tribal life
d) American urban culture
50.
Unit -V
V
K2
The central theme of The Night Train at Deoli is
a) Political rebellion
b) Impermanence of human relationships
c) Crime investigation
d) Business rivalry
Answers
Part – Ab) A restorative power through memory that leads to tranquil restoration and moral guidance.
b) An uphill journey ending in a resting-place (symbolizing death or heaven).
b) Providing sensations felt in the blood and heart, leading to a purer mind and tranquil restoration.
b) A roof and beds for all who come, symbolizing comfort after life’s struggles.
c) Wye.
c) Sappho and Homer.
b) The struggles of human life.
b) Airport terminal.
b) At home by the hearth.
b) Liminal or transitional space.
b) William Dalrymple.
b) Ancient spirits and hidden histories.
b) Memoir and historical writing.
c) Hunting and gathering.
b) Layered history, ruins, pollution, chaos, and enduring spirits through personal observations.
b) Hunter-gatherer communities facing harsh winters and survival struggles.
b) Crowded streets, pollution, historical ruins, and the city’s chaotic yet vibrant energy.
b) Communal efforts like group hunts and shared food.
c) Central Asia.
b) Collective cooperation.
b) Eat (Italy – pleasure and food), Pray (India – spirituality), Love (Indonesia – balance and romance).
b) Recovery from divorce, depression, and an unhealthy affair through self-discovery.
b) Indulging in Italian food, language, and pleasure to rediscover joy.
b) Spiritual practice at an ashram, meditation, and seeking inner peace.
b) Italy, India, Indonesia.
c) Italy.
c) An Indian ashram.
a) Bali, Indonesia.
b) Spiritual and emotional self-discovery.
b) Divorce and personal breakdown.
b) The diverse realities and struggles of women in India.
a) A blessing highlighting son preference and gender issues in Indian society.
b) Strength amid discrimination across different social classes.
b) Dowry, female infanticide, arranged marriages, and empowerment stories.
c) Male children.
b) Women’s lives in India.
b) Dowry system.
b) Journalistic reportage.
c) Various classes and regions.
b) Gender discrimination.
b) An elderly woman in reuniting with her exiled sons abroad.
b) Unfulfilled innocent infatuation with a basket-selling girl.
b) Human connection, empathy, exile, and gentle humor.
b) A poignant recurring moment of unspoken attraction and fleeting human connection.
b) Love, memory, and cultural roots.
b) Her mother’s death.
a) Ruskin Bond.
b) A railway platform at Deoli.
b) Iranian exile after the revolution.
b) Impermanence of human relationships.
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