Class 10 English Chapter 1 Practice Question Answers - First Flight

Q1. The author went to Iraq in the year __________.
(a) 1957
(b) 1954
(c) 1956
(d) 1856
Ans: (c)
In the story "Ranga's Marriage," the author mentions that he went to Iraq in 1956 to work on an engineering project. This information is relevant to the events that took place during his stay in Iraq and how he later met Ranga, the protagonist of the story.

Q2. The author wanted to keep a __________ as a pet.
(a) Dog
(b) Otter
(c) Rabbit
(d) Cat
Ans: (b)
In the story "The Otter's Journey Home," the author expresses his desire to keep an otter as a pet after visiting Basra in Iraq and becoming fascinated by the playful and charming otters he saw there. He later gets an otter named Mijbil as a pet and takes care of it.

Q3. Camusfearna is a place surrounded by –
(a) Greenery
(b) Water
(c) Mountain
(d) Forest
Ans: (b)
In the story "Ring of Bright Water," Camusfearna is the place where the author settled with his pet otter, Mijbil. Camusfearna is surrounded by water, as it is located on the seashore of Scotland. The presence of water plays a significant role in Mijbil's life and experiences, given his love for swimming and being in the water.

Q4. Otters love _______ .
(a) Water
(b) Dense forest
(c) Green grass
(d) Sand
Ans: (a)
Otters are semi-aquatic animals, and they have a strong affinity for water. They spend a significant amount of time swimming, hunting for fish and other aquatic creatures, and playing in the water. Their streamlined bodies, webbed feet, and dense fur coat make them well-adapted to an aquatic lifestyle.

Q5. The narrator’s friend said that otters were commonly found in that river –
(a) Tigris
(b) Maha Nadi
(c) Ganga
(d) Nile
Ans: (a)
In the story "The Otter's Journey Home," the narrator's friend, a naturalist and a zoo curator, mentioned that otters were commonly found in the Tigris river. This information is relevant as it inspires the narrator to bring an otter (Mijbil) from Iraq to England.

Q6. The narrator and his friend were going to –
(a) England
(b) Camusfearna
(c) Basra
(d) Basana
Ans: (c)
In the story "The Otter's Journey Home," the narrator and his friend, the naturalist, traveled to Basra, Iraq. They went there to explore the possibilities of bringing an otter back to England. It was during this trip that they discovered Mijbil, the otter, and decided to take him with them.

Q7. At that time a call had to be booked before –
(a) 1 day
(b) 48 hours
(c) One hour
(d) 4 hours
Ans: (a)
In the story "The Otter's Journey Home," the narrator explains that at that time, to make a telephone call from Basra to England, one had to book the call one day in advance. This shows the technological limitations of that era when international calls were not as simple and instant as they are today.

Q8. On the second day of calling the telephone exchange was closed due to –
(a) Religious holiday
(b) National holiday
(c) Breakdown
(d) Technical fault
Ans: (a)
In the story "The Otter's Journey Home," when the narrator tried to book a telephone call to England on the second day, he found that the telephone exchange was closed due to a religious holiday. This delay in booking the call caused further complications in the process of bringing Mijbil, the otter, back to England.

Q9. The Otter was looking like a –
(a) Dragon
(b) Mosquito
(c) Crocodile
(d) Mole
Ans: (a)
In the story "The Otter's Journey Home," when the narrator first saw Mijbil, he describes the otter's appearance as resembling a dragon. This description emphasizes the uniqueness and mystery of the otter, making the encounter even more intriguing for the narrator.

Q10. The Otter’s full body was covered with –
(a) Grass
(b) Mud
(c) Thorn
(d) Sand
Ans: (b)
In the story "The Otter's Journey Home," the otter, Mijbil, was found in an irrigation ditch in Iraq, and his body was covered with mud. The mud acted as camouflage and protection for the otter, helping him blend in with his surroundings and stay hidden from potential threats.

Q11. The fur of the Otter looked like _________ color.
(a) Chocolate brown
(b) Red
(c) Black
(d) Yellow
Ans: (a)
In the story "The Otter's Journey Home," the narrator describes Mijbil's fur as being chocolate brown in color. This description gives readers a visual image of the otter's appearance, which is essential for understanding the story's events and the otter's charming qualities.

Q12. It took a__________ to bring out his actual colour.
(a) Day
(b) Year
(c) Month
(d) Week
Ans: (c)
In the story "The Otter's Journey Home," the narrator mentions that it took about a month of patient care and grooming for Mijbil's actual fur color to emerge. When they first found Mijbil, his fur was covered in mud, but with proper care and cleaning, his beautiful chocolate brown fur was revealed.

Q13. Lutrogale Perspicillate Maxwell was the –
(a) Scientist
(b) Writer
(c) Zoologist
(d) Wild life photographer
Ans: (c)
In the story "The Otter's Journey Home," Lutrogale Perspicillate Maxwell refers to the scientific name for the species of otter, which is commonly known as the Eurasian otter. This name was used by the zoologist or wildlife expert who provided the narrator and his friend with information about otters and their behavior.

Q14. The narrator made a ___________ for the Otter.
(a) House
(b) Belt
(c) Tub
(d) Playing area
Ans: (b)
In the story "The Otter's Journey Home," the narrator made a belt for Mijbil, the otter, to keep him safe and secure during the journey from Iraq to England. The belt served as a makeshift leash to prevent Mijbil from wandering and getting lost or injured while they traveled together.

Q15. Two days later Mijbil escaped to the-
(a) Garden
(b) Pond
(c) Forest
(d) Bathroom
Ans: (d)
In the story "The Otter's Journey Home," two days after arriving in the narrator's home in England, Mijbil, the otter, managed to escape and was found inside the bathroom. This incident adds a humorous and adventurous element to the story, showcasing Mijbil's curiosity and playful nature.