Multiple Choice Questions — 1 Mark Each - Chapter 15 - Bibha Chowdhuri: The Beam of Light that Lit (Unit 5)

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1. Why is Bibha called a trailblazer? 1 Mark
A. She was the first person to build a telescope
B. She entered advanced physics when women faced strong barriers
C. She worked only in space science
D. She won many awards
How to answer: Choose the option supported by the chapter, then write the completed statement.
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Bibha is called a trailblazer because she entered advanced physics when women faced strong barriers .

Therefore, the correct answer is B. She entered advanced physics when women faced strong barriers .

Reason: Her path helped later women.

2. What does ‘beam of light’ mainly symbolise? 1 Mark
A. wealth
B. guidance and possibility
C. laboratory equipment
D. sunlight
How to answer: Choose the option supported by the chapter, then write the completed statement.
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The phrase symbolises guidance and possibility .

Therefore, the correct answer is B. guidance and possibility .

Reason: Her example lights a path for others.

3. What does the Nobel nomination show? 1 Mark
A. She lacked training
B. Her work was regarded as highly significant
C. She stopped research
D. She was already famous everywhere
How to answer: Choose the option supported by the chapter, then write the completed statement.
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The nomination shows her work was regarded as highly significant .

Therefore, the correct answer is B. Her work was regarded as highly significant .

Reason: A major scientist considered her worthy of recognition.

4. Why is naming a star ‘Bibha’ fitting? 1 Mark
A. She was an astronomer only
B. It turns the light metaphor into literal celestial recognition
C. She discovered the star
D. She worked at NASA
How to answer: Choose the option supported by the chapter, then write the completed statement.
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Naming the star is fitting because it turns the light metaphor into literal celestial recognition .

Therefore, the correct answer is B. It turns the light metaphor into literal celestial recognition .

Reason: The name means ‘beam of light’.

5. What does the chapter say about progress today? 1 Mark
A. All barriers are gone
B. Progress has been made, but more remains
C. Women have left science
D. Nothing has changed
How to answer: Choose the option supported by the chapter, then write the completed statement.
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The chapter says progress has been made, but more remains .

Therefore, the correct answer is B. Progress has been made, but more remains .

Reason: The ending explicitly balances achievement with unfinished work.

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