Mary Kom: Never Say Die! Class 6 Worksheet New Pathways

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

(i) What is Mary Kom's nickname?
(a) Marvelous Mary
(b) Incredible Mary
(c) Magnificent Mary
(d) Mighty Mary
Ans: (c)
Mary Kom is commonly known as 'Magnificent Mary.'

(ii) How many World Amateur Boxing championships has Mary Kom won?
(a) 2
(b) 4
(c) 6
(d) 8
Ans: (c)
Mary Kom has won six World Amateur Boxing championships.

(iii) What inspired Mary Kom to take up boxing?
(a) Muhammad Ali
(b) Dingko Singh
(c) Mike Tyson
(d) Sugar Ray Leonard
Ans: (b)
Mary Kom was inspired by Indian boxer Dingko Singh to take up boxing.

(iv) What was the major turning point in Mary Kom's life that brought recognition and change?
(a) Winning a state-level boxing championship
(b) Becoming a six-time world champion
(c) Winning an Olympic medal
(d) Getting a gold medal in the Asian Games
Ans: (c)
Winning an Olympic medal was a turning point in Mary Kom's life, bringing recognition and change.

(v) Why does Mary Kom believe that society should change its attitude towards sports in India?
(a) To promote cricket among women
(b) To encourage men to participate in sports
(c) To support sports other than cricket
(d) To discourage women from pursuing sports
Ans: (c)
Mary Kom believes that society should change its attitude to support sports other than cricket, promoting sports for both genders.

Q2: Fill in the Blanks

(i) Mary Kom is a _______________ time World Amateur Boxing champion.
Ans: six

(ii) Mary Kom was inspired to take up boxing by the Indian boxer _______________.
Ans: Dingko Singh

(iii) Mary Kom encourages Indian women to pursue their passions, be _______________, and follow their dreams.
Ans: self-confident

(iv) Mary's daily training includes a 14-kilometer _______________ in the morning.
Ans: run

(v) Winning an _______________ was the key moment that brought recognition and change in Mary Kom's life.
Ans: Olympic medal

Q3: Match the Column (In a Table)

Ans:

Q4: True/False Questions

(i) Mary Kom won six World Amateur Boxing championships.
Ans: True
Mary Kom is indeed a six-time World Amateur Boxing champion

(ii) Mary Kom was inspired by Mike Tyson to take up boxing.
Ans: False
Mary Kom was inspired by Indian boxer Dingko Singh, not Mike Tyson.

(iii) Mary Kom encourages women to be self-confident and pursue their passions.
Ans: True
Mary Kom advises Indian women to be self-confident and follow their dreams.

(iv) Mary Kom's daily training includes a 5-kilometer run in the morning.
Ans: False
Mary's daily training starts with a 14-kilometer run in the morning.

(v) Winning an Olympic medal was not a significant moment in Mary Kom's life.
Ans: False
Winning an Olympic medal was a major turning point in Mary Kom's life, bringing recognition and change.