Multiple Choice Questions — 1 Mark Each - Chapter 10 - The Cherry Tree (Unit 4)

Rakesh was sent to live with his grandfather to attend school .

Therefore, the correct answer is B. To attend school .

Reason: His parents’ village had no school.

The goat ate all the leaves of the young cherry tree .

Therefore, the correct answer is A. Ate all its leaves .

Reason: Only the main stem and two thin branches remained.

The cherry tree’s repeated recovery mainly shows resilience .

Therefore, the correct answer is B. Resilience .

Reason: It survives the goat, the scythe and harsh winters and grows again.

The cherry tree’s first visitor is a praying mantis .

Therefore, the correct answer is C. A praying mantis .

Reason: Rakesh notices it perched on a branch before the caterpillar appears.

Rakesh tells the caterpillar, “Come back when you’re a butterfly.”

Therefore, the correct answer is B. Come back when you’re a butterfly .

Reason: He removes it because it is eating the leaves but speaks playfully.

When Rakesh is nine, a pale pink blossom appears on the tree.

Therefore, the correct answer is B. A pale pink blossom .

Reason: Grandfather calls him to see the tree’s first flower.

The birds enjoy the cherries even though Rakesh finds them sour.

Therefore, the correct answer is B. The birds .

Reason: The story says the fruit is not good for Rakesh yet, while birds visit the tree.

Grandfather likes sitting there because the shade is right and he enjoys looking at the leaves .

Therefore, the correct answer is B. It gives shade and he likes the leaves .

Reason: He says both things directly.

The cherry tree is special because they planted it themselves .

Therefore, the correct answer is C. They planted it themselves .

Reason: Their care and shared memories give it personal value.

Rakesh’s final question mainly expresses wonder at nurturing life .

Therefore, the correct answer is B. wonder at nurturing life .

Reason: He is amazed that one tiny seed he planted has become a living tree.