The Making of a Scientist

15 solved questions from Class 10 English, each with the full working. Tap any question to see the step-by-step solution.

• 1 In the passage, the word "inquisitive" most nearly means: medium MCQ 1 mark Vocabulary in context
• 2 Where was the scientist, Dr. Homi J. Bhabha, born? easy MCQ 1 mark Recall of factual information
• 3 What is the primary topic or principle explained in 'The Making of a Scientist' (Class 10 English)? medium MCQ Chapter Core Concept
• 4 Which key observation or fact is central to understanding 'The Making of a Scientist'? medium MCQ Key Fact & Mechanism
• 5 Why is the study of 'The Making of a Scientist' important for students of Class 10? medium MCQ Learning Significance
• 6 What is a common application or real-world example related to 'The Making of a Scientist'? medium MCQ Real World Application
• 7 What key takeaway should students retain after completing 'The Making of a Scientist'? medium MCQ Chapter Summary & Takeaway
• 8 What is the primary topic or theoretical principle explored in 'The Making of a Scientist' (Class 10 ENGLISH)? medium MCQ Chapter Core Principle
• 9 Which key mechanism or analytical rule is highlighted in 'The Making of a Scientist'? medium MCQ Key Analytical Mechanism
• 10 According to the passage, what was the main reason the scientist felt the need to conduct experiments? "The scientist remarked, 'To understand the world, we must test our ideas through experiments, not merely speculate.'" medium 2 marks Reason for experimentation
• 11 In the passage, the word "dedicated" most nearly means: "He was a dedicated researcher who spent long hours in the lab." easy MCQ 1 mark Word meaning
• 12 Write a brief paragraph (4–5 lines) describing how the scientific method contributes to progress in science, using the following example from the passage: "The scientific method comprises observation, hypothesis, experimentation, analysis, and conclusion. For instance, when the scientist observed that light bent around a stone, he hypothesised a change in direction and performed experiments to confirm this." hard 3 marks Scientific method
• 13 Which of the following best describes the scientist’s attitude towards failures as depicted in the passage: "Despite numerous failures, the scientist kept trying, learning from each attempt." hard MCQ 4 marks Inference from text
• 14 In the passage "The Making of a Scientist", which of the following best defines the word "meticulous" as used by the author? easy MCQ 1 mark Vocabulary meaning
• 15 Which of the following words best captures the meaning of "inquisitive" as used by the author in the passage "The Making of a Scientist"? easy MCQ 1 mark Vocabulary – word meaning