Madam Rides the Bus
17 solved questions from Class 10 English, each with the full working. Tap any question to see the step-by-step solution.
- 1 What is the central theme of “Madam Rides the Bus”? easy 2 marks Theme identification
- 2 Explain how the author uses dialogue to develop the character of the madam. medium 3 marks Use of dialogue for characterisation
- 3 How does the bus driver react when the madam forgets to pay the fare? medium MCQ 2 marks Character reaction
- 4 In the sentence “I shall have to stay on the bus a little longer,” the narrator’s tone is: easy MCQ 1 mark Tone identification
- 5 Contrast Valli's feelings during her onward journey to the town with her feelings on the return journey home. What tragic incident caused this shift? hard 5 marks Emotional contrast and theme of life and death
- 6 How much did a one-way bus ticket cost between Valli's village and the town, and how long did the one-way journey take? medium 2 marks Details of Valli's trip planning
- 7 Why did Valli find the elderly woman sitting next to her on the bus repellant? easy MCQ 1 mark Valli's observations of other passengers
- 8 According to the story 'Madam Rides the Bus', what was Valli's favorite pastime? easy MCQ 1 mark Character introductory details of Valli
- 9 Why did Valli refuse to get off the bus when it reached the town bus station? medium 2 marks Valli's self-restraint and practical thinking
- 10 What is the primary topic or theoretical principle explored in 'Madam Rides the Bus' (Class 10 ENGLISH)? medium MCQ Chapter Core Principle
- 11 Which key mechanism or analytical rule is highlighted in 'Madam Rides the Bus'? medium MCQ Key Analytical Mechanism
- 12 What is the narrative perspective used in the story 'Madam Rides the Bus'? easy MCQ 1 mark Narrative perspective
- 13 Write a detailed paragraph analysing how the bus journey functions as a metaphor for Valli’s growth from childhood innocence to mature awareness. hard 5 marks Metaphor and character development
- 14 Explain the effect of the phrase ‘the bus lurched forward’ on the mood of the passage. medium 2 marks Mood creation through diction
- 15 Which sentence best shows the madam’s reaction when she realizes she has not paid the fare? medium MCQ 1 mark Character reaction through dialogue
- 16 In the story, the word ‘repellant’ is used to describe Valli’s feeling towards the elderly woman. What does ‘repellant’ mean in this context? easy 2 marks Vocabulary in context
- 17 Which of the following sentences best shows Valli's reaction when she realizes she has not paid the fare? medium MCQ 2 marks Character reaction