Students of class 12 English should refer to MCQs Class 12 English Keeping Quiet with answers provided here which is an important chapter in Class 12 English NCERT textbook. These Multiple Choice Questions have been prepared based on the latest CBSE and NCERT syllabus for Class 12 English. The following MCQs can help you to practice and get better marks in the upcoming class 12 english examination

Question. ‘Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana’ is an example of
A) Oxymoron
B) Anaphora
C) Pun
D) Metaphor

Question. What according to the poet the fishermen should do?
A) to look at their hurt hands
B) stop harming the fish
C) A & B
D) none of these

Question. What does he mean by ‘not move our arms’?
A) not stretching our arms
B) not doing yogic practice
C) no physical activity should be carried out
D) not obstructing anybody

Question. What is the rhyming scheme used in the poem?
A) internal rhyme
B) mono rhyme
C) free verse
D) sonnet

Question. What does poet mean by “have no truck with death”?
A) the poet has no association with death
B) The poet doesn’t wish to die of truck accident
C) The poet won’t drive a truck at the end
D) The poet don’t have a truck

Question. Choose the incorrect option from the pairs given below.
A) not move are arms- pun
B) his hurt hands- alliteration
C) Let’s not speak …
D) Let’s stop for a second – Anaphora
E) Green wars- Irony

Question. The moment of total silence would be exotic because-
I) Silence has become unfamiliar to us.
II) There’s noise surrounding us
III) We started accepting noises and rush as part of our life
IV) It is rare.
A) Statements i and ii are correct
B) Statements i, ii and iii are correct
C) Statements iii and iv are correct
D) All the statements are correct

Question. It would be an exotic moment without rush, without engines, we would all be together in a sudden strangeness.
The rhyme of the poem is
A) aabb
B) abab
C) acbc
D) None of the above

Question. ‘The exotic moment‘ that the poet refers to is, when
A) the whole world is destroyed
B) people in the world are divided
C) all the people are together promoting mutual harmony
D) all the people speak only in one language

Question. Which best describes ‘keeping quiet’?
A) It is an art of understanding life
B) It is a way of life
C) It is a part of life
D) It is a way of escaping life

Question. According to the poet, which of the following reasons is not jeopardizing the fate of humanity?
A) Someone’s inability to keep quiet
B) Someone’s ability to keep quiet
C) Unnecessary decisions of selfish people
D) people’s inability to see beyond self

Question. What message does the poem ‘Keeping Quiet’ convey?
A) to preach the sermon
B) to be happy
C) to own riches
D) solving the problems of life through introspection and understanding

Question. According to the poet Pablo Neruda what causes hindrances in mutual understanding?
A) languages
B) aggressive behaviour
C) war
D) interactions

Question. How is keeping quiet related to life and can change attitude?
A) it helps to introspect and modify our behaviour
B) helps to understand ourselves
C) helps to develop new thinking process
D) All these

Question. ‘Keeping Quiet is helpful to our environment’. How?
A) It creates a feeling of mutual understanding among human beings.
B) It gives a chance to introspect and retrospect
C) A&B
D) none of these

Question. ‘Count to twelve’ symbolizes
A) Twelve months
B) Twelve days
C) Twelve hours
D) A measure of time

Question. ‘Fisherman’ symbolizes
A) People who ruthlessly destroy nature
B) People who do not have time to take care of themselves
C) Fishermen who catch fishes
D) People who fight with each other

Question. What does the title of the poem convey to the readers?
A) Noise
B) Maintaining silence
C) Keeping still
D) Keeping idle

Question. What can human beings learn from nature?
A) Patience
B) Keeping quiet
C) To be happy
D) Working with silence

Question. Mother earth shows that
A) Keeping quiet is very beneficial
B) Keeping quiet is productive
C) There is some activity under apparent stillness
D) She waits for the spring season in the winter

True/False

Question. ‘Keeping Quiet’ was first written in French language by Pablo Neruda. T / F

Question. In this poem the poet primarily talks about the necessity of quiet introspection for furthering world peace. T / F

Question. The poetic device used in the phrase ‘not move our arms so much’ is Pun. T / F

Question. ‘The man gathering salt’ would realize that he is doing a good thing by engaging in reaping commercial benefits out of Nature. T / F

Question. In the poem ‘Keeping Quiet’ the poet is equating silence and inactivity with death. T /F

Question. The poetic device used in the phrase ‘clean clothes’ is Alliteration. T / F

Question. Pablo Neruda is a pseudonym.

Question. The sadness referred to in this poem is about lack of mutual understanding and the threat of death among mankind. T / F

Question. Silence and inactivity can lead to mutual understanding, conservation of environment and world peace. T / F

Question. The poet wants us to take a lesson from each other. T / F

Question. The phrase ‘exotic moment’ refers to a sad moment. T / F

Question. Keeping quiet in “Keeping Quiet” will help us in soul-searching.

Question. The moment of keeping quiet would be somewhat strange and exotic.

Question. According to Neruda, keeping quiet is equivalent to deep sleep.

Question. The ‘sadness’ in keeping quiet is due to break-ups in relationships.

Assertion And Reasoning Question

Question. Assertion: People preparing wars should stop their activities, put on new clothes and walk with their brothers in a leisurely way.
Reason: Wars will leave none to celebrate the victory.
A) Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not related to the Assertion.
B) Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is related to the Assertion
C) Assertion is true, Reason is false.
D) Assertion is false, Reason is true.

Question. Assertion: The poet is against all destructive activities.
Reason: For once on the earth, we should not speak in any language.
A) Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not related to the Assertion.
B) Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is related to the Assertion
C) Assertion is true, Reason is false.
D) Assertion is false, Reason is true.

Question. Assertion: Poet advocates self-understanding.
Reason: It will help in mutual understanding and maintaining peace.
A) Both Assertion and reason are true and reason is correct explanation of assertion.
B) Assertion and reason both are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
C) Assertion is true, reason is false.
D) Assertion is false, reason is true.

Question. Assertion: Pablo Neruda Wants total inactivity
Reason: People are engaged in destructive actions.
A) Both Assertion and reason are true and reason is correct explanation of assertion.
B) Assertion and reason both are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
C) Assertion is true, reason is false.
D) Assertion is false, reason is true.

Question. Assertion: Introspection for Neruda is symbolic of peace and fraternity.
Reason: Nobody will be able to introspect in twelve seconds.
A) Both assertion and reason are correct and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
B) Both assertion and reason are correct but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
C) Assertion is true and reason is false
D) Assertion is false and reason is true

Question. Assertion: Silence is the best way to introspect.
Reason: Introspection can only come when a person is willing to do so.
A) Both assertion and reason are correct and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
B) Both assertion and reason are correct but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
C) Assertion is true and reason is false
D) Assertion is false and reason is true

Question. Assertion: We should keep quiet to bring peace and bounty to this Earth.
Reason: If we don’t keep quiet we will fight.
A) Both Assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
B) Assertion and reason both are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
C) Assertion is true, reason is false.
D) Assertion is false, reason is true.

Question. Assertion: We should not run a feverish rat-race all the time.
Reason: We don’t understand ourselves and don’t realise the true purpose of life.
A) Both Assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
B) Assertion and reason both are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
C) Assertion is true, reason is false.
D) Assertion is false, reason is true.

Question. Assertion: The moment of keeping quiet would be exotic.
Reason: We love to visit various exotic locations around the globe.
A) Both Assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
B) Assertion and reason both are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
C) Assertion is true, reason is false.
D) Assertion is false, reason is true.

Question. Assertion: The moment of keeping quiet would be exotic.
Reason: We have never achieved such a situation before.
A) Both Assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
B) Assertion and reason both are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
C) Assertion is true, reason is false.
D) Assertion is false, reason is true.

Question. Assertion: The poet is against all kinds of immoral acts that destroy and damage our surroundings.
Reason: Keeping Quiet is all about silence and not about inactivity.
A) Both assertion and reason are correct and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
B) Both assertion and reason are correct but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
C) Assertion is true and reason is false
D) Assertion is false and reason is true

Question. Assertion: Pablo Neruda focuses on all kinds of violence.
Reason: He mentions that fishermen catching whales result in violence against environment.
A) Both assertion and reason are correct and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
B) Both assertion and reason are correct but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
C) Assertion is true and reason is false
D) Assertion is false and reason is true

Question. Assertion: Poet has asked soldiers to stop war.
Reason: As victory has no meaning without survivors.
A) Both Assertion and reason are true and reason is correct explanation of assertion.
B) Assertion and reason both are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
C) Assertion is true, reason is false.
D) Assertion is false, reason is true.

Question. Assertion: There will not be any survivor
Reason: People will engage themselves in all kinds of war
A) Both Assertion and reason are true and reason is correct explanation of assertion.
B) Assertion and reason both are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
C) Assertion is true, reason is false.
D) Assertion is false, reason is true.

Question. Assertion: In the poem, the earth is meant as an example and an inspiration.
Reason: The earth can enlighten us in the process of keeping quiet.
A) Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not related to the Assertion.
B) Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is related to the Assertion
C) Assertion is true, Reason is false.
D) Assertion is false, Reason is true.

Question. Assertion: People have been threatening themselves with death by their activities.
Reason: People are jealous and envious.
A) Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not related to the Assertion.
B) Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is related to the Assertion
C) Assertion is true, Reason is false.
D) Assertion is false, Reason is true.