The Railway Station Quiz - CBSE Class 10 English

Free practice quiz: The Railway Station (CBSE Class 10 English). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 10 English practice quiz has 20 multiple-choice questions on The Railway Station, and 20 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. What is the main theme of 'The Railway Station'?

   1. Adventure
   2. Sadness
   3. Nostalgia
   4. Excitement
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   Answer: C. Nostalgia

   The main theme of 'The Railway Station' explores nostalgia for past journeys and experiences.

2. What emotion does the traveler feel when leaving the railway station?

   1. Excitement
   2. Indifference
   3. Melancholy
   4. Joy
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   Answer: C. Melancholy

   The traveler feels melancholy when leaving, as the station holds many memories.

3. The traveler often experiences a sense of déjà vu. What might this signify?

   1. Seeing familiar faces
   2. Repetition of events
   3. Visual illusions
   4. Hearing familiar sounds
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   Answer: B. Repetition of events

   A sense of déjà vu indicates the repetitive nature of the traveler's experiences at the station.

4. Which season is the setting of 'The Railway Station' associated with?

   1. Summer
   2. Winter
   3. Monsoon
   4. Autumn
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   Answer: D. Autumn

   The setting is described in the context of autumn, perhaps symbolizing change or transience.

5. Which literary element does the ticking clock signify in the story?

   1. Conflict
   2. Resolution
   3. Suspense
   4. Theme
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   Answer: D. Theme

   The ticking clock signifies themes of time and the inevitability of change.

More questions in this quiz

Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Which character is key in 'The Railway Station'?
2. What symbolizes the passage of time in 'The Railway Station'?
3. How does the author describe the railway station?
4. Why is the railway station described as 'a microcosm of life'?
5. Which literary device is prevalent in 'The Railway Station'?
6. Who are the 'silent observers' in the story?
7. What is the significance of the train whistle in 'The Railway Station'?
8. In what way is the railway station compared to a theater in the story?
9. How do the announcements contribute to the narrative of 'The Railway Station'?
10. Which emotion is prevalent in the background sound of the railway station?
11. How does the author illustrate the idea of connectivity in 'The Railway Station'?
12. What conclusion does the traveler arrive at by the end of 'The Railway Station'?
13. Why does the author include a scene of departure with heavy rains?
14. What deeper message about life is conveyed through 'The Railway Station'?
15. In 'The Railway Station,' who is an emblematic figure symbolizing hope and new beginnings?

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