Class 12
MCQ
English Compulsory
PRACTICE SHEET
Lost Spring
Chapter 2
1. In "Lost Spring," who is the author of the story?
a) Ruskin Bond 8. What does Saheb dream of?
b) Anita Desai a) Becoming a teacher
c) Kamala Das b) Earning enough to support his family
d) Anees Jung c) Going to school
d) Becoming a famous actor
2. What is the main focus of "Lost Spring"?
a) The joy of childhood 9. What is the main occupation of the people in the
b) The struggle and exploitation faced by children slum where Saheb lives?
c) The beauty of nature a) Textile manufacturing
d) The importance of education b) Manual labor
c) Domestic work
3. Where is the story "Lost Spring" set? d) Waste picking
a) A village in Himachal Pradesh
b) A city in Tamil Nadu 10. How does the story "Lost Spring" depict the
c) A locality in Delhi working conditions of child laborers?
d) A coastal area in Gujarat a) As improving over time
b) As harsh and exploitative
4. Who is Saheb in the story? c) As ideal and fulfilling
a) A school teacher d) As temporary and manageable
b) A rag-picker
c) A factory owner 11. What is the role of the author in conveying the
d) A wealthy businessman message of "Lost Spring"?
a) To describe the benefits of industrialization
5. What is Saheb’s main occupation in the story? b) To criticize the social and economic disparities
a) Selling newspapers c) To highlight the advantages of modern
b) Working in a factory education
c) Picking rags d) To support traditional occupations
d) Farming
12. What is Saheb's attitude towards his work?
6. How does Saheb’s job affect his life and health? a) He is content and satisfied
a) It improves his standard of living b) He is indifferent and resigned
b) It leads to better education c) He is happy and enthusiastic
c) It causes physical strain and health issues d) He is disheartened and unhappy
d) It provides him with financial stability
13. How does the story portray the impact of
7. What does the author describe as the main poverty on children's education?
cause of Saheb's plight? a) It shows that poverty encourages education
a) Lack of education b) It illustrates that poverty hinders educational
b) Poverty and lack of employment opportunities opportunities
c) Illness in the family c) It suggests that poverty has no effect on
d) Lack of interest in work education
d) It implies that poverty leads to better d) It showcases the beauty of the environment
educational outcomes
20. What is the central theme of "Lost Spring"?
14. What does Saheb’s new job in the tea-stall a) The joy of childhood
symbolize? b) The beauty of nature
a) Improved working conditions c) The harsh reality of child labor and exploitation
b) A shift from rag-picking to a more stable job d) The benefits of modern technology
c) Increased financial security
d) A step backwards from his previous work 21. How does Saheb’s transition from rag-picker to
working at the tea-stall affect his life?
15. What is the main reason for Saheb’s migration a) It improves his social status
to the city? b) It provides him with financial independence
a) To seek better educational opportunities c) It leads to a loss of freedom and further
b) To find employment and support his family exploitation
c) To escape from poverty d) It enhances his educational prospects
d) To join his relatives
22. What role do societal attitudes play in "Lost
16. How does the author use Saheb’s story to Spring"?
reflect on broader societal issues? a) They support the rights of child laborers
a) By focusing on his personal achievements b) They contribute to the perpetuation of
b) By highlighting the systemic exploitation and exploitation
inequality c) They promote equal opportunities for all
c) By emphasizing the success stories of similar d) They encourage educational reforms
children
d) By praising the government’s policies 23. How does the author portray the role of adults
in Saheb's life?
17. What does the author suggest as a solution to a) As supportive and caring
the problems faced by children like Saheb? b) As indifferent and exploitative
a) Increasing industrial production c) As mentors and guides
b) Providing better employment opportunities d) As facilitators of his dreams
c) Improving education and social welfare
d) Encouraging child labor 24. What is the primary purpose of the author's
narrative in "Lost Spring"?
18. What does Saheb’s experience reveal about the a) To entertain
impact of economic disparities on children? b) To educate and create awareness
a) It leads to greater opportunities c) To criticize individuals
b) It ensures a comfortable lifestyle d) To promote economic development
c) It results in exploitation and lost childhood
d) It fosters creativity and innovation 25. How does the story "Lost Spring" conclude
regarding Saheb’s future?
19. How does the setting of the story contribute to a) With hope and optimism
its message? b) With a sense of closure and resolution
a) It highlights the prosperity of the area c) With a reflection on continued struggle and
b) It illustrates the harsh realities of poverty exploitation
c) It contrasts the rich and poor areas d) With a celebration of his success
Answer Key
1. d 11. b 21. c
2. b 12. d 22. b
3. c 13. b 23. b
4. b 14. d 24. b
5. c 15. b 25. c
6. c 16. b
7. b 17. c
8. c 18. c
9. d 19. b
10. b 20. c
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