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 reshapes our perception by connecting us instantly and broadening access to information. It limits our understanding by isolating us from real-world experiences. It discourages learning and innovation. It makes us less efficient in our daily tasks. None Hint 2. What is Gerrard's profession? A detective A playwright A spy A shopkeeper None Hint 3. What does the poem speak about? about the plight of roads about the people about the choices made by people about two roads None Hint 4. What do the road signify in the poem? a road with two turns the path or choice that was left or was not chosen to tread The pathway pathway on the roadside None Hint 5. The ‘domestic walls’ are usually associated with safety, comfort and love. What is the meaning of ‘narrow domestic walls? Ideas which are petty and narrow-minded. small houses which make us feel cramped A house divided into rooms by walls. Protective barriers to keep one safe None Hint 6. “Who has been using my computer ?” Said my mother.? My mother told who was using her computer. My mother asked who has been using her computer. My mother asked who had used her computer. My mother asked who had been using her computer. None Hint 7. What is the significance of the play's title? It suggests that Gerrard is also a criminal. All of the above. It highlights the theme of mistaken identity. It reflects the intruder's plan to take over Gerrard's life. None Hint 8. Who is the author of the speech "India: Her Past and Future"? Mahatma Gandhi Rabindranath Tagore Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jawaharlal Nehru None Hint 9. How does Gerrard react when he sees the intruder? He attacks the intruder. He is calm and tries to reason with the intruder. He panics and runs away. He pretends to be scared and begs for his life. None Hint 10. What is Baldeo's job at the railway station? Ticket collector Station master Night watchman None Hint 11. 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 12. Who was Aradhana going to perform for? The audience Her grandmother Her parents The judges None Hint 13. In what context was this speech delivered? At a public rally after India's independence At a conference on Indian culture During a debate on foreign policy During the announcement of the first five-year plan None Hint 14. What does the intruder plan to do with Gerrard? Kill him Befriend him Ask him for money Ask him for advice None Hint 15. What word in the passage is similar in meaning to “willpower”? Determination Confusion Excitement Laziness None Hint 16. Ravi said, “I have a message for your brother.”? Change the following questions into indirect speech : 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. Ravi said he had a message for your brother. None Hint 17. What weapon does Baldeo carry? A spear A sword An axe A gun None Hint 18. What was Aradhana's initial reaction to learning she was adopted? Indifferent Shocked and shattered Joyful Angry None Hint 19. How does the passage suggest that technology has became ‘indispensable’ in modern life ? Because technology is expensive and exclusive. Because people enjoy using gadgets for entertainment. Because technology is only used in a few professions. Because computers and the internet have fundamentally changed how we work, learn, connect, and handle daily tasks efficiently. None Hint 20. 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. Regular exercise, a balanced diet, and adequate rest. Skipping meals and resting frequently. Avoiding exercise and eating only fruits. Working long hours without rest. None Hint 21. What is the name of the doctor in the story? Evans Sorley Benson None of the above None Hint 22. 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 : looked / was used to live was looked / used to live is looked / used was looked after / used to live None Hint 23. 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 24. What did Nehru identify as a major challenge for India's progress? The prevalence of superstitions The dominance of Western culture Foreign invasions and internal divisions A lack of natural resources None Hint 25. Who made the weapon Baldeo carries? A local blacksmith The railway authorities Baldeo himself Baldeo's father None Hint 26. Who revealed the truth to Aradhana? Her mother Her friend Her aunt Her grandmother None Hint 27. To whom did the house belong in the poem? Husband Grandmother Father Friend None Hint 28. What is the name of the man who gets a ride from the doctor? Evans Sorley Benson None of the above None Hint 29. What action did the characters take when they realized he was not found? They organized a search to find him. They informed the authorities and waited passively. They panicked and blamed each other. They ignored the situation and moved on. None Hint 30. What is Gerrard's overall personality like in the play? Intelligent and quick-witted. Clumsy and awkward. Aggressive and violent. Weak and easily scared. None Hint 31. 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 32. 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 helps us avoid all problems in life. It makes us ignore difficulties and stress. It allows us to rely solely on others for support. It fosters positive emotions and a sense of purpose, enabling us to navigate challenges with grace and determination. None Hint 33. What made the doctor realize that he was not looking at his own watch? The watch was not working. The watch was heavier than usual. The strap was different from his own. The time was wrong. None Hint 34. What does the passage suggest about the importance of high-tech skills in the modern workforce ? High-tech skills are only important for IT professionals. High-tech skills are difficult to learn and rarely used. High-tech skills broaden the scope of job opportunities and are essential for success in many fields. High-tech skills are becoming less relevant due to automation. None Hint 35. 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 36. 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 37. Who is the author of the poem "My Grandmother's House"? Walt Whitman Keki N. Daruwalla Kamala Das D.H. Lawrence None Hint 38. How old was Ved when he lost his sight? He was a baby He was an adult. Three and a half years old Ten years old None Hint 39. What was Ved's mother's initial reaction to his blindness? She was indifferent. She blamed herself and sought remedies She was angry at Ved She was calm and accepting None Hint 40. Where does the doctor work? A farm A clinic A hospital He is a traveling doctor None Hint 41. 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 42. 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 provides energy, vitality, helps tackle everyday tasks easily, and prevents diseases. It only benefits physical activities, not daily tasks. It guarantees mental health without effort. It allows us to avoid all illnesses permanently. None Hint 43. Which thing decides a person’s future according to this poem? the success the regrets the path one leaves behind the path one chooses to walk None Hint 44. What is the main reason the intruder chooses Gerrard? He wants to steal Gerrard's money. He wants to be friends with Gerrard. He wants to learn how to be a playwright. He wants to take over Gerrard's identity. None Hint 45. How does Gerrard manage to trap the intruder? He calls the police for help. He convinces the intruder to leave. He tricks the intruder into going into a cupboard. He uses a hidden weapon. None Hint 46. What word in the passage is similar in meaning to “nurtures”? Damages Rejects Supports Avoids None Hint 47. What does Gerrard say he does with bullets? He uses them for target practice. He uses them in self-defense. He says it to manipulate the intruder, not the truth. He uses them to threaten people. None Hint 48. 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. Ignoring Creating Preventing Encouraging None Hint 49. What caused Ved's blindness? An accident Old age He was born blind. A disease None Hint 50. Why did Ved protest with cries when the eye drops were administered? Because he was blind and confused about what was happening. Because he did not like the medicine. Because the drops caused pain. Because he was afraid of the doctor. 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
