HSC 2028 English 1st paper Board Standard Practice Questions and DU admission preparation - Quiz

Board Standard Practice Questions

A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives.

(a) What role did the East India Company play in Panam Nagar's history?

(i) It established a religious center. (ii) It developed the city's infrastructure. (iii) It transformed Panam Nagar into a trading post. (iv) It was responsible for building the bridges.

(b) What is the significance of the Folk Arts and Crafts Museum in Sonargaon?

(i) It was built by Zainul Abedin in 1611. (ii) It's a historic palace from the Mughal era. (iii) It houses traditional crafts and arts. (iv) It's a modern art gallery.

(c) What is the meaning of ‘Glorious’ in the context of “old buildings which speak of a glorious past”?

(i) Magnificent and impressive (ii) Dark and foreboding (iii) New and innovative (iv) Dull and uninspiring

(d) What does the term ‘Prosperous’ mean in the context of “a prosperous trading post”?

(i) Economically successful (ii) Isolated and underdeveloped (iii) Dangerous place to trade (iv) A historical landmark

(e) What is the grammatical function of “because of its antiquity and historical importance” in the sentence “It attracts hundreds of visitors every day because of its antiquity and historical importance”?

(i) Adjective clause (ii) Adverbial phrase (iii) Noun phrase (iv) Conjunction

(f) Why does Sonargaon attract hundreds of visitors daily?

(i) Due to its modern shopping centers (ii) Because of its contemporary architecture (iii) Because of its history and ancientness (iv) Due to its vibrant nightlife

(g) What historical title does the passage give to Sonargaon?

(i) Capital of the British Empire (ii) Capital of the Mughal Empire (iii) Capital of the Sultanate of Bengal (iv) Capital of the Roman Empire

(h) What significance does Panam Bazar hold in Panam Nagar, according to the passage?

(i) It's a historical palace. (ii) It marks the end of a significant road. (iii) It was a center for weavers. (iv) It housed government officials.

(i) What is the synonym for ‘Antiquity’ as used in the passage?

(i) Ancientness (ii) Modernity (iii) Familiarity (iv) Progress

(j) What does the word ‘Tread’ mean in the context of “may still tread about it”?

(i) To avoid visiting (ii) To explore or walk around (iii) To criticize (iv) To ignore