On the Face of It

21 solved questions from Class 12 English, each with the full working. Tap any question to see the step-by-step solution.

• 1 What is the primary topic or theoretical principle explored in 'On the Face of It' (Class 12 ENGLISH)? medium MCQ Chapter Core Principle
• 2 Which key mechanism or analytical rule is highlighted in 'On the Face of It'? medium MCQ Key Analytical Mechanism
• 3 What is the primary topic or principle explained in 'On the Face of It' (Class 12 English)? medium MCQ Chapter Core Concept
• 4 Which key observation or fact is central to understanding 'On the Face of It'? medium MCQ Key Fact & Mechanism
• 5 Why is the study of 'On the Face of It' important for students of Class 12? medium MCQ Learning Significance
• 6 What is a common application or real-world example related to 'On the Face of It'? medium MCQ Real World Application
• 7 What key takeaway should students retain after completing 'On the Face of It'? medium MCQ Chapter Summary & Takeaway
• 8 The same passage above uses a metaphor. Briefly explain how the author uses the metaphor of a mirror in the passage. medium 2 marks Use of metaphor
• 9 Using the same passage, determine whether the narrator is speaking in first‑person or third‑person perspective and justify your answer. easy 1 mark Narrative perspective
• 10 The passage below is taken from the chapter "On the Face of It": "On the face of things, the world appears bright and hopeful, like a freshly painted canvas. But beneath the varnish lies a weary old house, its walls cracked with the silence of forgotten promises. The author uses the image of a mirror to show how we often see ourselves reflected in the outward glow of society, while the inner truth remains concealed. Which of the following best describes the central theme of the passage?" easy MCQ 1 mark Theme identification
• 11 What does the phrase 'the world is a stage' imply in the context of the story, and how does it relate to the blind man's outlook? medium 2 marks Figurative language interpretation
• 12 Which statement best describes the change in the blind man's attitude towards life by the end of 'On the Face of It'? medium MCQ 2 marks Character attitude transformation
• 13 In the story 'On the Face of It', mention two instances of irony and explain in one sentence why each is ironic. easy 1 mark Identifying irony
• 14 Discuss how the author uses dialogue between the blind man and the narrator to reveal the blind man's inner feelings and how this contributes to the theme of perception versus reality. hard 4 marks Dialogue analysis for theme
• 15 Explain how the narrator’s description of the town’s night-time landscape contributes to the theme of hidden realities in ‘On the Face of It’. medium 2 marks Setting as theme indicator
• 16 Discuss the motif of 'closed windows' in the story and analyze how it reflects the blind man’s feelings about his own freedom. hard 4 marks Motif symbolism and character growth
• 17 Which of the following best captures how the motif of 'closed windows' symbolizes the blind man's perception of his freedom in 'On the Face of It'? medium MCQ 3 marks Motif symbolism of closed windows
• 18 In the following passage from the story, count the number of adjectives used. Passage: 'The silent, dark alley, shrouded in thick, damp fog, seemed to whisper old, forgotten secrets.' medium 2 marks Counting adjectives in passage
• 19 Discuss the significance of the title *On the Face of It* in relation to the theme of hidden realities, citing specific examples from the story. hard 5 marks Title and theme analysis
• 20 Which of the following examples from the story is an instance of situational irony? medium MCQ 2 marks Situational irony identification
• 21 Explain how the motif of ‘closed windows’ reflects the blind man’s perception of freedom in the story. medium 2 marks Symbolism of motifs