Test for Glimpses of India

Introduction:
Glimpses of India is a collection of stories that showcase the diverse culture and traditions of India. It is a part of the CBSE Class 10 English syllabus and students need to have a clear understanding of the stories to score well in their exams. Here is a test to help students assess their knowledge of the story 'Tea from Assam'.

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions
1) Who introduced tea plantation in Assam?
a) British
b) Indians
c) Chinese
d) Japanese

2) Who did Bholi's father sell the tea leaves to before the arrival of the British?
a) Local buyers
b) Kings
c) Merchants from other countries
d) No one, he used to consume it himself

3) Which industry developed in Assam after the arrival of the British?
a) Silk industry
b) Cotton industry
c) Jute industry
d) Tea industry

4) What was Bholi's father's occupation?
a) Tea planter
b) Farmer
c) Weaver
d) Carpenter

5) What was the colour of the tea leaves before they were processed?
a) Green
b) Red
c) Brown
d) Black

Section B: Short Answer Questions
1) Who were the first people to consume tea and where did they belong to?
2) How did the British transform the tea industry in Assam?
3) Describe the impact of the tea industry on the lives of the people in Assam.
4) What role did the British play in the development of other industries in Assam?
5) Why did Bholi's father decide to sell the tea leaves to the British?

Section C: Long Answer Questions
1) Explain how the tea industry developed in Assam.
2) Discuss the impact of the tea industry on the economy of Assam.
3) How did the tea industry change the lives of the people in Assam?
4) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the tea industry in Assam.
5) Do you think the British played a positive role in the development of the tea industry in Assam? Give reasons to support your answer.

Conclusion:
This test will help students to evaluate their understanding of the story 'Tea from Assam'. It covers multiple choice, short answer and long answer questions. Students should practice these questions to score well in their exams.