Worksheet: Goodbye, Pasha Begum! | Class 7 English Alive PDF Download

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: Where did Bindi's family visit before she time-traveled?

(a) Janpath

(b) Qutub Minar

(c) Rang Mahal

(d) Humayun's Tomb

Ans: (c) Rang Mahal

Explanation: Bindi time-traveled while her family was visiting Rang Mahal.

Q2: What was Bindi mistaken for in the Mughal era?

(a) A princess

(b) A tourist

(c) A slave girl

(d) A guide

Ans: (c) A slave girl

Explanation: Upon waking up in the Mughal era, Bindi was mistaken for a slave girl and was almost punished.

Q3: Who intervened to stop Bindi from being punished?

(a) Roshanara

(b) Shahjahan

(c) Jahanara

(d) Aurangzeb

Ans: (c) Jahanara

Explanation: Jahanara, referred to as Pasha Begum, intervened and ordered that Bindi's hands be untied and that she be not whipped.

Q4: What was Pasha Begum writing a book about?

(a) The history of the Mughal empire

(b) Great Sufi saints of Hindustan

(c) Her personal memoirs

(d) The architectural marvels of her era

Ans: (B) Great Sufi saints of Hindustan

Explanation: Pasha Begum mentioned that she was writing a book about the great Sufi saints of Hindustan.

Q5: What was significant about the scent Pasha Begum wore?

(a) It was made from rare flowers from foreign lands

(b) It was a mixture of jasmine, rose, and sandalwood

(c) It was gifted by her father

(d) It was only worn by the royalty

Ans: (b) It was a mixture of jasmine, rose, and sandalwood

Explanation: Pasha Begum mentioned that her perfume was a mix of jasmine, rose, and sandalwood essences.

Fill in the Blanks

Q1: Instead of seeing more monuments, Bindi suggested visiting _______.

Ans: Janpath

Q2: During her time travel to the Mughal era, Bindi was mistaken for a _______.

Ans: slave girl

Q3: The person who stopped Bindi's punishment and ordered her release was _______.

Ans: Jahanara

Q4: Bindi observed a painting that depicted the _______ of Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya.

Ans: Dargah

Q5: Pasha Begum's perfume was a unique blend she created using essences of _______, _______, and _______.

Ans: jasmine, rose, and sandalwood

True or False

Q1: Bindi was initially excited to visit the monuments in Delhi.

Ans: False

Explanation: Bindi was bored and tired of visiting monuments and wanted to do more exciting activities.

Q2: Bindi's family was aware of her time-traveling experience.

Ans: False

Explanation: Bindi's family did not know about her time-travel experience; they simply noticed she was missing temporarily.

Q3: Pasha Begum is a fictional character.

Ans: True

Explanation: Pasha Begum, while based on historical figures, is part of a fictional narrative in this context.

Q4: Jahanara supported Dara Shikoh in the fight for the Mughal throne.

Ans: True

Explanation: According to the story, Jahanara supported Dara Shikoh during the conflict for the throne.

Q5: The Rang Mahal was known for its colorful decoration.

Ans: False

Explanation: Despite its name, 'Palace of Colours', Bindi noticed it was mostly pale cream and looked dirty.

Match the Column

Answers:

A1 - B2

A2 - B1

A3 - B4

A4 - B5

A5 - B3