Students of class 10 English should refer to MCQ Questions Class 10 English Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom with answers provided here which is an important chapter in Class 10 English  NCERT textbook. These MCQ for Class 10 English with Answers have been prepared based on the latest CBSE and NCERT syllabus and examination guidelines for Class 10 English. The following MCQs can help you to practice and get better marks in the upcoming class 10 English examination

Chapter 2 Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom MCQ with Answers Class 10 English

MCQ Questions Class 10 English Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom provided below have been prepared by expert teachers of grade 10. These objective questions with solutions are expected to come in the upcoming Standard 10 examinations. Learn the below provided MCQ questions to get better marks in examinations.

Question. According to Mandela, what is the greatest wealth of a nation?
a. minerals
b. gems
c. diamonds
d. people

Question. What colours does the new South African flag possess?
a. black, red, green, blue and gold
b. black, red, yellow, blue and gold
c. orange, black, yellow, blue and silver
d. black, blue, violet, saffron and green

Question. “We thank all of our distinguished international guests for having come to take possession with the people of our country of what is, after all, a common victory for _____.”
a. justice
b. peace
c. human dignity
d. all of the above

Question. What realisations did Mandela have of his boyhood freedom?
a. it is just an illusion
b. he was born free
c. freedom was meant for kids
d. he had no realisations

Question. What did Mandela learn about courage?
a. it is absence of fear
b. it is the triumph over fear
c. both a and b
d. none of the above

Question. Which flame can be hidden but never extinguished?
a. Man’s love
b. Man’s natural way
c. Man’s goodness
d. None of these

Question. It was a celebration of South Africa’s first _____ government.
a. autocratic, racial
b. democratic, non-racial
c. democratic, racial
d. monarch, non-racial

Question. “The structure they created formed the basis of one of the harshest, most inhumane, societies the world has ever known.” What structure is Mandela talking about?
a. Racial domination against the black skinned
b. Poverty and suffering
c. Discrimination against the poor
d. oppression of women

Question. What is the dream of Nelson Mandela for the future of South Africa?
a. Free from all selfishness
b. Free from all love and emotions
c. Free from poverty and discrimination
d. None of these

Question. What does depths of oppression create?
a. oppressed
b. heights of character
c. poverty
d. lack of freedom

Read the following extracts carefully and answer the questions that follow by choosing the correct option.

We have, at last, achieved our political emancipation. We pledge ourselves to liberate all our people from the continuing bondage of poverty, deprivation, suffering, gender and other discrimination.
Never, never, and never again shall it be that this beautiful land will again experience the oppression of one by another. The sun shall never set on so glorious a human achievement. Let freedom reign. God bless Africa!

Question. What does Mandela hope for the people of Africa?
a. Freedom
b. Discrimination
c. Suffering
d. Oppression of one by another

Question. Choose the option that lists the set of statements that are NOT TRUE according to the given extract.
1. The blacks in South Africa achieved political freedom after great struggle.
2. South Africa was the seat of black supremay for decades.
3. The blacks were exploited and oppressed by the white for decades.
4. Nelson Mandela assured that the people of South Africa would never experience such cruel treatment.
5. Mandela then said to the people that they should become so powerful that no one can oppress them.
a. 1, 3, 5
b. 2, 3, 5
c. 3, 5
d. 2, 5

Question. Political emancipation will end the bondage of:
a. gender discrimination.
b. poverty.
c. suffering of people.
d. All of these

Question. Mandela pledged to liberate the people from:
a. their towns.
b. freedom.
c. bondage of poverty, deprivation, suffering, etc.
d. liberty.

Read the following extracts carefully and answer the questions that follow by choosing the correct option.

The ceremonies took place in the lovely sandstone amphitheatre formed by Union Buildings in Pretoria. For decades this had been the seat of white supremacy, and now it was the site of a rainbow gathering of different colours and nations for the installation of South Africa’s first democratic, non-racial government.

Question. Which ceremonies are being referred to here?
a. Installation of the non-racial government
b. Mandela’s crowning
c. Thabo Mbeki’s becoming second deputy president
d. Mr de Klerk’s becoming first deputy president

Question. Where did the ceremonies take place?
a. Amphitheatre formed by Union Buildings in Pretoria
b. The sandstone amphitheatre
c. Both a. and b.
d. Neither a. nor b.

Question. What type of government was chosen in South Africa?
a. A democratic government through fair elections
b. A democratic government through unfair means
c. A government in the King’s name
d. A democratic government in the Queen’s name

Question. Why did the military generals’ attitude change towards Mandela?
a. Because they were sorry for arresting Mandela earlier
b. Because the country had got freedom from racial discrimination
c. Because they were a part of the fight against the apartheid system
d. Because they were fickle-minded

Question. What lesson can be learned from this story?
a. To believe in justice
b. To fight for what is right and for those who can’t fight for themselves
c. To go where your destiny takes you
d. None of these