The Sermon at Benares

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

• 1 In the line “The world is a … of shadows”, the word that best fits the blank is: easy 1 mark Vocabulary in context
• 2 Which literary device is employed in the line “The river of desire flows through the heart of men”? medium MCQ 2 marks Figurative language
• 3 Analyse how the poet creates a contrast between the Buddha’s teachings and the materialistic world in "The Sermon at Benares". hard 4 marks Contrast in theme
• 4 Which of the following best describes the central theme of "The Sermon at Benares"? easy MCQ 1 mark Central theme
• 5 Write two words that describe the narrator’s tone in the sermon and quote one line from the poem that illustrates each tone. medium 2 marks Tone identification
• 6 According to the chapter 'The Sermon at Benares', which four sights did Prince Siddhartha encounter while out hunting that moved him to renounce his royal life? easy MCQ 1 mark Siddhartha Gautama's sights inspiring renunciation
• 7 According to the sermon delivered by Buddha at Benares, how does lamenting over the death of a loved one affect a person, and how can one attain peace of mind? hard 5 marks Achieving peace of mind by overcoming grief
• 8 Describe Kisa Gotami's realization while sitting at the wayside watching the city lights. What comparison did she make between the lights and human lives? medium 3 marks Kisa Gotami's epiphany through city lights
• 9 Why did the Buddha ask Kisa Gotami to bring a handful of mustard seeds specifically from a house where no one had lost a child, parent, brother, or friend? medium 3 marks Buddha's condition for Kisa Gotami's mustard seeds
• 10 In his sermon, what two analogies does the Buddha use to describe the mortality of human beings? Explain the significance of each analogy. hard 3 marks Metaphors for death in Buddha's sermon
• 11 What is the primary topic or theoretical principle explored in 'The Sermon at Benares' (Class 10 ENGLISH)? medium MCQ Chapter Core Principle
• 12 Which key mechanism or analytical rule is highlighted in 'The Sermon at Benares'? medium MCQ Key Analytical Mechanism
• 13 Identify the rhetorical device used in the line "The world is a mirror of sorrow." easy MCQ 2 marks Rhetorical devices
• 14 Which rhetorical device is used in the line ‘The world is a mirror of sorrow’? easy MCQ 1 mark Rhetorical device identification
• 15 Describe how the poem uses the image of city lights to illustrate the passage of time and explain its symbolic meaning. medium 3 marks Poetic imagery
• 16 Which of the following best describes the central theme of ‘The Sermon at Benares’? medium MCQ 2 marks Theme identification