Worksheet: Ranga's Marriage | English Literature for Grade 11 PDF Download

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Q1: Ranga returned to his village after receiving an education in __________ from Bangalore.

Q2: The protagonist of the story, Ranga, was the son of the __________ of the village.

Q3: The villagers gathered to see Ranga when he returned to the village to check if he had changed after receiving an __________ education.

Q4: Ranga wanted to get married to a girl who was __________ and someone Rangappa could admire.

Q5: The narrator decided to get Ranga married to __________.

Q6: Ranga was infatuated with a girl named __________.

Q7: The narrator took Ranga to an __________ who pretended to read Rangappa's natal chart.

Q8: The astrologer declared that Ranga was in love with a girl with a name related to something found in the __________.

Q9: The narrator's name is revealed to be __________.

Q10: Ranga and Ratna had a son named __________, named after the narrator.

Assertion and Reason Based

Q1: Assertion: The villagers gathered to see Ranga when he returned to the village.
Reason: They wanted to offer Ranga a job in the village.
(a) Both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both the assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) The assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) The assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Q2: Assertion: Ranga wanted to marry a mature girl.
Reason: The narrator found Rama Rao's niece Ratna suitable for Ranga.
(a) Both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both the assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) The assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) The assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Q3: Assertion: The narrator took Ranga to an astrologer who pretended to read Rangappa's natal chart.
Reason: The astrologer wanted to make Ranga believe that the girl he loved was married.
(a) Both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both the assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) The assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) The assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Q4: Assertion: Ranga and Ratna had a son named Shyama.
Reason: Ranga wanted to name his son after the narrator.
(a) Both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both the assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) The assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) The assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Describe the setting of the story "Ranga's Marriage."

Q2: Who is the protagonist of the story, and what is his background?

Q3: Why did the villagers gather to see Ranga when he returned to the village?

Q4: How did Ranga feel about marriage initially?

Q5: Who did the narrator consider as a suitable bride for Ranga?

Q6: What plan did the narrator come up with to make Ranga believe that the girl he loved was married?

Q7: What did the astrologer pretend to do when Ranga visited him?

Q8: How did Ranga react when he thought the girl he loved was married?

Q9: Who was the narrator's son named after, and why?

Q10: What is the conclusion of the story regarding Ranga's marriage?

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Explain the significance of the title "Ranga's Marriage."

Q2: Describe the role of women in "Ranga's Marriage."

Q3: Discuss the narrator's role in helping Ranga find a suitable bride.

Q4: How did the narrator convince Ranga that the girl he loved was married?

Q5: Analyze the relationship between Ranga and the narrator throughout the story.

Q6: What message is conveyed through the story of "Ranga's Marriage"?

Q7: Discuss the cultural and societal context in which the story is set.

Q8: How does the story explore the themes of tradition and modernity?

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Write a character analysis of Ranga, highlighting his journey from an educated young man to a married father.

Q2: Explain the use of humor and irony in "Ranga's Marriage," providing examples from the text.

Q3: Elaborate on the changes that Ranga undergoes as he returns to his village and contemplates marriage.

Q4: Discuss the role of cultural and social expectations in the story and how they influence the decisions and actions of the characters.