English Nios Plus Two Welcome to your English Nios Plus Two Total Questions: 50 Name Mobile No: 1. In what ways might the constant presence of technology, such as smartphones and laptops, affect the way we perceive the world ? Read the given passage carefully and answer question No. 25 to 27. From the hum of a laptop to the omnipresent glow of smartphone screens, computers and the internet have deeply woven themselves into the very fabric of human existence. Their influence stretches far beyond mere devices, fundamentally reshaping how we work, learn, connect and even perceive the world around us. In just a few decades, there technologies marvels have transitioned from once - described ‘futuristic fantasies’ to indispensable tools of today, irrevocably altering the landscape of our lives. The computer itself serves as a tireless workhorse, automating tedious tasks and streamlining process across every imaginable field. Gone are the days of manual calculations and paper - laden desks. Now, the spreadsheets crunch numbers with lightning speed while design software sculpts virtual worlds. From medical diagnoses to financial analyses, computers have became the silent partners driving efficiency and accuracy in countless professions. This digital revolution has not only transformed how we work but has also broadened the scope of opportunities for those equipped with hi-tech skills. It makes us less efficient in our daily tasks. It discourages learning and innovation. It reshapes our perception by connecting us instantly and broadening access to information. It limits our understanding by isolating us from real-world experiences. None Hint 2. Who is the author of the speech "India: Her Past and Future"? Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Mahatma Gandhi Jawaharlal Nehru Rabindranath Tagore None Hint 3. What is meant by “mind is without fear and head is held high”? To be fearless and self-respecting To be proud of one’s high position. To stand straight and be carefree. To dominate others with confidence None Hint 4. What was Aradhana's initial reaction to learning she was adopted? Indifferent Shocked and shattered Joyful Angry None Hint 5. Why did Ved protest with cries when the eye drops were administered? Because he was blind and confused about what was happening. Because the drops caused pain. Because he did not like the medicine. Because he was afraid of the doctor. None Hint 6. According to the passage, what lifestyles practices contribute to good physical health? Read the given passage carefully and answer Physical well-being enables us to engage in various activities, pursue our passions and liveour lives to the fullest. A healthy body provides the energy and a vitality needed to tackle everyday taskswith ease and efficiency. Moreover, good physical health is closely associated with preventing diseasesand ailments. A healthy lifestyle incorporating regular exercise, a balanced diet and adequate rest helpsus avoid many diseases, leading to a long life. Beyond physical health, mental well-being is also crucial.Good health is a combination of both physical and mental fitness. Mental health includes emotional,psychological and social well-being. Mental health is our minds ability to think, feel, respond and behave.Good mental health fosters positive emotions and a sense of purpose, enabling us to navigate throughlife’s challenges and walk through difficult paths with grace and determination. It is necessary for us toprioritise mental health as it nurtures self-care practices and provides support whenever needed. Working long hours without rest. Avoiding exercise and eating only fruits. Regular exercise, a balanced diet, and adequate rest. Skipping meals and resting frequently. None Hint 7. He __________ (look) after by his grandmother when he __________ (use) to live in the village with her ? Fill in the blanks using the passive form of the verbs given in brackets : was looked / used to live was looked after / used to live is looked / used looked / was used to live None Hint 8. Who was Aradhana going to perform for? Her parents Her grandmother The judges The audience None Hint 9. How does Gerrard react when he sees the intruder? He is calm and tries to reason with the intruder. He pretends to be scared and begs for his life. He panics and runs away. He attacks the intruder. None Hint 10. What is Gerrard's profession? A detective A playwright A shopkeeper A spy None Hint 11. What made the doctor realize that he was not looking at his own watch? The time was wrong. The watch was heavier than usual. The watch was not working. The strap was different from his own. None Hint 12. What word in the passage is similar in meaning to “forbidding”? Read the given passage carefully and answer Physical well-being enables us to engage in various activities, pursue our passions and liveour lives to the fullest. A healthy body provides the energy and a vitality needed to tackle everyday taskswith ease and efficiency. Moreover, good physical health is closely associated with preventing diseasesand ailments. A healthy lifestyle incorporating regular exercise, a balanced diet and adequate rest helpsus avoid many diseases, leading to a long life. Beyond physical health, mental well-being is also crucial.Good health is a combination of both physical and mental fitness. Mental health includes emotional,psychological and social well-being. Mental health is our minds ability to think, feel, respond and behave.Good mental health fosters positive emotions and a sense of purpose, enabling us to navigate throughlife’s challenges and walk through difficult paths with grace and determination. It is necessary for us toprioritise mental health as it nurtures self-care practices and provides support whenever needed. Creating Encouraging Preventing Ignoring None Hint 13. What does the poet try to bring out through the poem “The Road Not Taken”? The poet believes that all decisions in life are easy and we can always return to the path not taken if we change our mind. The poet highlights how every decision in life has consequences, and once a path is chosen, we cannot return. He reflects on the importance of choices and how they shape our lives. None Hint 14. What does Baldeo hear before encountering the tiger? The barking of deer A low grunt A train whistle The sound of his son's footsteps None Hint 15. How old was Ved when he lost his sight? He was a baby Ten years old He was an adult. Three and a half years old None Hint 16. How does the passage suggest that technology has became ‘indispensable’ in modern life ? Because computers and the internet have fundamentally changed how we work, learn, connect, and handle daily tasks efficiently. Because technology is expensive and exclusive. Because people enjoy using gadgets for entertainment. Because technology is only used in a few professions. None Hint 17. Who made the weapon Baldeo carries? Baldeo himself Baldeo's father The railway authorities A local blacksmith None Hint 18. To whom did the house belong in the poem? Father Husband Grandmother Friend None Hint 19. The stories __________ (write) when he __________ (use) to visit the hill station.? was written / used to visit were written / was used to visit were written / used to visit are written / used None Hint 20. What does the passage suggest about the importance of high-tech skills in the modern workforce ? High-tech skills broaden the scope of job opportunities and are essential for success in many fields. High-tech skills are only important for IT professionals. High-tech skills are becoming less relevant due to automation. High-tech skills are difficult to learn and rarely used. None Hint 21. Who revealed the truth to Aradhana? Her aunt Her mother Her friend Her grandmother None Hint 22. Who is the author of the poem "My Grandmother's House"? D.H. Lawrence Walt Whitman Kamala Das Keki N. Daruwalla None Hint 23. What action did the characters take when they realized he was not found? They panicked and blamed each other. They organized a search to find him. They ignored the situation and moved on. They informed the authorities and waited passively. None Hint 24. What does the intruder plan to do with Gerrard? Kill him Befriend him Ask him for money Ask him for advice None Hint 25. In what context was this speech delivered? During the announcement of the first five-year plan At a conference on Indian culture During a debate on foreign policy At a public rally after India's independence None Hint 26. The ‘domestic walls’ are usually associated with safety, comfort and love. What is the meaning of ‘narrow domestic walls? A house divided into rooms by walls. Ideas which are petty and narrow-minded. Protective barriers to keep one safe small houses which make us feel cramped None Hint 27. What is Baldeo's job at the railway station? Night watchman Station master Ticket collector None Hint 28. What does the poem speak about? about the people about the plight of roads about two roads about the choices made by people None Hint 29. Why does the author refer to computers and the internet as ‘futuristic fantasies’ in the past ? Because they were only used in science fiction movies. Because these technologies were once imagined as part of a distant, futuristic world before becoming reality. Because they were only used by scientists and not the general public. Because people did not believe such advanced technology could exist. None Hint 30. What is the significance of the play's title? It highlights the theme of mistaken identity. It suggests that Gerrard is also a criminal. It reflects the intruder's plan to take over Gerrard's life. All of the above. None Hint 31. What is Gerrard's overall personality like in the play? Intelligent and quick-witted. Clumsy and awkward. Weak and easily scared. Aggressive and violent. None Hint 32. What is the name of the man who gets a ride from the doctor? Benson None of the above Evans Sorley None Hint 33. What word in the passage is similar in meaning to “nurtures”? Rejects Damages Supports Avoids None Hint 34. What was Ved's mother's initial reaction to his blindness? She was angry at Ved She was indifferent. She blamed herself and sought remedies She was calm and accepting None Hint 35. Which thing decides a person’s future according to this poem? the path one leaves behind the regrets the success the path one chooses to walk None Hint 36. What is the main reason the intruder chooses Gerrard? He wants to steal Gerrard's money. He wants to learn how to be a playwright. He wants to be friends with Gerrard. He wants to take over Gerrard's identity. None Hint 37. What caused Ved's blindness? Old age A disease An accident He was born blind. None Hint 38. What does Gerrard say he does with bullets? He says it to manipulate the intruder, not the truth. He uses them for target practice. He uses them in self-defense. He uses them to threaten people. None Hint 39. Where does the doctor work? A hospital He is a traveling doctor A farm A clinic None Hint 40. What are some benefits of physical well-being mentioned in the passage ? Read the given passage carefully and answer Physical well-being enables us to engage in various activities, pursue our passions and liveour lives to the fullest. A healthy body provides the energy and a vitality needed to tackle everyday taskswith ease and efficiency. Moreover, good physical health is closely associated with preventing diseasesand ailments. A healthy lifestyle incorporating regular exercise, a balanced diet and adequate rest helpsus avoid many diseases, leading to a long life. Beyond physical health, mental well-being is also crucial.Good health is a combination of both physical and mental fitness. Mental health includes emotional,psychological and social well-being. Mental health is our minds ability to think, feel, respond and behave.Good mental health fosters positive emotions and a sense of purpose, enabling us to navigate throughlife’s challenges and walk through difficult paths with grace and determination. It is necessary for us toprioritise mental health as it nurtures self-care practices and provides support whenever needed. It only benefits physical activities, not daily tasks. It guarantees mental health without effort. It provides energy, vitality, helps tackle everyday tasks easily, and prevents diseases. It allows us to avoid all illnesses permanently. None Hint 41. Ravi said, “I have a message for your brother.”? Change the following questions into indirect speech : Ravi said he had a message for your brother. Ravi said that he has a message for your brother. Ravi said that he had a message for my brother. Ravi said that I had a message for my brother. None Hint 42. What weapon does Baldeo carry? A spear An axe A sword A gun None Hint 43. What did Nehru identify as a major challenge for India's progress? A lack of natural resources The dominance of Western culture The prevalence of superstitions Foreign invasions and internal divisions None Hint 44. How does good mental health contribute to handling life’s challenges ? Read the given passage carefully and answer Physical well-being enables us to engage in various activities, pursue our passions and liveour lives to the fullest. A healthy body provides the energy and a vitality needed to tackle everyday taskswith ease and efficiency. Moreover, good physical health is closely associated with preventing diseasesand ailments. A healthy lifestyle incorporating regular exercise, a balanced diet and adequate rest helpsus avoid many diseases, leading to a long life. Beyond physical health, mental well-being is also crucial.Good health is a combination of both physical and mental fitness. Mental health includes emotional,psychological and social well-being. Mental health is our minds ability to think, feel, respond and behave.Good mental health fosters positive emotions and a sense of purpose, enabling us to navigate throughlife’s challenges and walk through difficult paths with grace and determination. It is necessary for us toprioritise mental health as it nurtures self-care practices and provides support whenever needed. It fosters positive emotions and a sense of purpose, enabling us to navigate challenges with grace and determination. It allows us to rely solely on others for support. It makes us ignore difficulties and stress. It helps us avoid all problems in life. None Hint 45. What is the name of the doctor in the story? None of the above Benson Sorley Evans None Hint 46. How does Gerrard manage to trap the intruder? He uses a hidden weapon. He tricks the intruder into going into a cupboard. He convinces the intruder to leave. He calls the police for help. None Hint 47. What do the road signify in the poem? The pathway a road with two turns pathway on the roadside the path or choice that was left or was not chosen to tread None Hint 48. What word in the passage is similar in meaning to “willpower”? Excitement Determination Confusion Laziness None Hint 49. “Who has been using my computer ?” Said my mother.? My mother told who was using her computer. My mother asked who had used her computer. My mother asked who had been using her computer. My mother asked who has been using her computer. None Hint 50. How does Tagore describe the ideal state of mind in the poem “Where the Mind is Without Fear”? Tagore describes the ideal mind as one that is free from fear, guided by reason, and strives toward truth and knowledge. He dreams of a nation where people are united, think freely, and are not held back by narrow beliefs. Tagore describes the ideal mind as one that follows traditional customs strictly and avoids questioning authority to maintain order in society. None Hint Time's up Share: admin Previous post Chemistry Nios plus two June 23, 2025 Next post Maths Nios Plus Two June 23, 2025
