On Killing A Tree Gieve Patel MCQ, SAQ Question Answer Class 12 WBCHSE

1. ‘On killing a tree ‘ is written in –
(a) Bank verse, (b) free verse,
(c) nonsense verse, (d) heroic verse.

Ans: ( b) free verse.

2. Where does irony lie in the poem /
(a)That the killing is almost ceremonial,
(b) that trees don’t die,
(c) that nature is resilient,
(d) that man is a killer.

Ans: (d) that man is a killer.

3. ‘On killing a tree’ is written by-
(a) A British poet,
(b) an American Poet,
(c) an Indian poet,
(d) an Irish poet.

Ans: (c) an Indian.

4. To kill a tree takes –
(a) little time, (b) an hour,
(c) much time, (d) a day

Ans: (c) much time.

5. Gieve Patel writes very much in the style of –
(a) Octavio Paz,
(b) H.W. Longfellow,
(c) Philip Larkin,
(d) Arthur Rimbaud.

Ans: (d) Arthur Rimbaud

6. ‘On killing a Tree’ conveys the sense of the –
(a) Uncommon, (b) ordinary,
(c) unreal, (d) surreal.

Ans: (a) uncommon.

7. The task of killing a tree is –
(a) Ceremonial, (b) methodical,
(c) logical, (d) controversial.

Ans: (b) methodical

8. “It takes much time to kill a tree.” The statement points out-
(a)Nature’s resilience,
(b) ceaseless effort of man,
(c) a simple exercise of man,
(d) the rapid growth of the tree.

Ans: (a) Nature’s resilience.

9. “On killing a Tree ‘reflects the poet’s concern for-
(a) Greed and violence,
(b) wanton destruction of environment,
(c) natural tendency of man,
(d) the sacred duty of a citizen.

Ans: (b) wanton destruction of environment.

10. A simple blow of the knife –
(a) can kill a tree ,
(b) can encourage a tree to grow,
(c) cannot kill a tree,
(d) can be fatal to a tree.

Ans: (c) cannot kill a tree.

11. The poem ‘On Killing a Tree’ is based on the theme that –
(a) Adversity is a blessing in disguise,
(b) inspite of all odds, life tries to recreate itself,
(c) struggle is life,
(d) it is useless to cry over spilt milk.

Ans: (b) inspite of all odds, life tries to recreate itself.

12. The tree is too hard to be destroyed with-
(a) A sudden pull of the rope,
(b) a simple blow of the knife,
(c) the destruction of leaves and branches,(d) the severance of the bark.

Ans: (b) a simple blow of the knife.

13.The tree has grown by feeding itself on the nutrition provided by-
(a) The sun, (b) air, (c) water,
(d) the earth.

Ans: (d) earth.

14. The tree has become strong by absorbing life-supporting elements from –
(a) The sun, (b) air, (c) water,
(d) the universe.

Ans: (d) the universe

15. By consuming the nutrients of the earth , the tree has grown –
(a) At rapid rate, (b) very slowly,
(c) fast, (d) slowly.

Ans: (d) slowly.

16. The expression ‘leprous hide’ refers to –
(a) The tree bark, (b) the leper’s skin,
(c) smooth skin, (d) none.

Ans: (a) the tree bark.

17. The word, ‘crust’ here refers to –
(a) The outer part of bread,
(b) the earth’s solid exterior,
(c) the bark of the tree,
(d) the scaly covering on a skin lesi.

Ans: (b) the earth’s solid exterior.

18. The expression, “Leprous hide’ is a fine example of –
(a) Irony, (b) metaphor, (c) simile,
(d) assonance.

Ans: (b) metaphor

19. The tree is mature enough to –
(a) prevent new twigs from sprouting, (b) fall at the hands of man,
(c) bring forth young leaves.
(d) grow in just one hour.

Ans: (c) bring forth young leaves.

20. The tree has grown out of the earth-
(a) Peacefully, (b) steadily,
(c) quickly, (d) slowly.

Ans: (d) slowly.

21. The word, ‘leprous’ connotes the poet’s-
(a) Negative attitude,
(b) diagnostic mind,
(c) optimistic view,
(d) destructive opinion.

Ans: (b) diagnostic mind.

22. ‘Leprous hide’ bears-
(a) Fruit, (b) flower, (c) leaves, (d) birds.

Ans: (c) leaves.

23. What will rise from close to the ground-
(a) New yellow shoots,
(b) curled green twigs,
(c) new roots,
(d) small branches.

Ans: (b) curled green twigs.

24. The expression, ‘feeding upon its crust’ brings in the assoiciation of –
(a) bread, (b) a leper, (c) a ceremony,
(d) a simple job

Ans: (a) bread

25. The poet uses the expression, ‘sprouting leaves’ to suggest the idea of –
(a) approaching death,
(b) a vibrant life,
(c) producing a new replica,
(d) continuous life-cycle.

Ans: (d) continuous life-cycle

26. The purpose of killing the tree is not fulfilled inspite of –
(a) Hacking, (b) chopping,
(c) inflicting pain, (d) all of the above.

Ans: (d) all of the above.

27. The epithet, ‘hack and chop’ clearly reveals-
(a) Resilience of the tree,
(b) a philosophy of violence,
(c) greater violence against nature,
(d) sympathy for the tree.

Ans: (c) greater violence against nature.

28. Hacking and chopping can cause a tree –
(a) much pain, (b) little pain,
(c) not so much pain, (d) pleasure.

Ans: (a) much pain.

29. The figure of speech used in the expression, ‘Not so much pain will do it’ is –
(a) Hyperbole, (b) hyperbaton,
(c) personification, (d) imagery.

Ans: (c) personification.

30. The phrase, ‘bleeding bark’ brings before our eyes the condition of a –
(a) Dying branch,
(b) growing new shoots,
(c) severed bark,
(d) withering tree-stump.

Ans: (c) severed bark.

31. The literary device used in the phrase, ‘bleeding bark’ is-
(a) Alliteration, (b) allusion,
(c) personification, (d) metaphor.

Ans: Alliteration.

32. A twig is a –
(a) Sapling, (b) big branch,
(c) tender shoot of a tree,
(d) stem of the young tree.

Ans: (d) stem of the young tree.

33. New shoots will appear from-
(a) The bark, (b) close to the ground,
(c) the leaves,
(d) the stump of the tree.

Ans: (b) close to the ground.

34. Green twigs rising out of the severed stem are-
(a) Shining, (b) healthy, (c) curved,
(d) wavering.

Ans: (c) curved.

35. The growth of ‘miniature boughs’ is suggestive of the –
(a) Undying strength,
(b) futile act of killing,
(c) birth right of a tree,
(d) lively attitude of the poet.

Ans: (a) undying strength.

36. Green twigs are curled because they are-
(a) Fresh, (b) young, (c) new, (d) weak.

Ans: (d) weak

37. If the small branches are not checked, the tree will-
(a) Wither, (b) spread out,
(c) break down, (d) die.

Ans: (b) spread out

38. ‘To former size’. Here ‘size’ refers to the –
(a) Shape of the tree after death,
(b) structure of the sapling,
(c) form of a full-fledged tree,
(d) small replica of the brances.

Ans: (c) form of a fully-fledged tree.

39. The word ‘No’ forming a single line conveys the sense of –
(a) Sadness, (b) joy, (c) doubt,
(d) determination.

Ans: (d) determination.

40. The tree’s inner source of strength is its-
(a) Taproot, (b) root, (c) bark, (d) stem.

Ans: (b) root

41. What does the poet refer to as the ‘strength of the tree’-
(a) Green twigs,
(b) miniature boughs,
(c) sprouting leaves,
(d) life-supporting root.

Ans: (d) life-supporting root.

42. The figure of speech used in the phrase, ‘anchoring earth’ is –
(a) Metaphor, (b) allusion,
(c) personification, (d) simile.

Ans: (a) metaphor.

43. In the expression, ‘anchoring earth’, the earth is compared to –
(a) Ropes,
(b) iron weight with flukes,
(c) a sharp implement,
(d) a curved instrument.

Ans: (b) iron weight with flukes.

44. The first step of uprooting tree is to-
(a) Pull out, (b) snap out,
(c) tie a rope, (d) dig the earth.

Ans: (a) pull out.

45. The word ‘crust’ means-
(a) Inner layer, (b) outer layer,
(c) sandy layer, (d) muddy layer.

Ans: (b) outer layer.

46. When the roots are pulled out, the earth looks as hollow as a –
(a) Pit, (b) big hole, (c) cave,
(d) fissure.

Ans: (c) cave.

47. The most sensitive part of the tree is the –
(a) Root, (b) bark, (c) twigs,(d) leaves.

Ans: (a) root.

48. The source of the tree is –
(a) Pale, (b) green, (c) white, (d) red.

Ans: (c) white.

49. The expression, ‘earth cave’ suggests-
(a) Poor condition of the earth,
(b) helpless state of the tree,
(c) man’s exploitation of nature,
(d) destruction of life.

Ans: (c) man’s exploitation of nature.

50. The portion of the root inside the earth is wet because-
(a) The sap is oozing out of it,
(b) the soil is removed ,
(c) the stump of the tree is broken,
(d) the tree will produce no more shoots.

Ans: (a) the sap is oozing out of it.

51. In the last stanza of the poem, the word , ‘matter’ refers to-
(a) Nourishment,
(b) systematic destruction,
(c) accomplishment,
(d) the process of growth.

Ans: (b) systematic destruction.

52. The roots have lain hidden in the soil for-
(a) Centuries, (b) months, (c) days,
(d) years.

Ans: (d) years.

53. The term, ‘browning’ refers to the effect of –
(a) Heat of the Sun on he trunk,
(b) burning of leaves,
(c) the sun in the soil,
(d) moisture on the stem.

Ans: (a) heat of the sun on the trunk.

54. A tree will not be completely dead until it-
(a) Turns brown, (b) hardens,
(c) withers, (d) gets twisted.

Ans: (c) withers.

55. “And then it is done.” Here ‘it’ refers to the process of –
(a) Killing , (b) scorching, (c) choking,
(d) twisting.

Ans: Killing.

56. The observation about the growth of the tree is –
(a) The tree grows slowly,
(b) the tree does not grow at all,
(c) the tree grows steadily,
(d) the tree grows rapidly.

Ans: (a) the tree grows slowly.

57. In the poem the killing of a tree is described as –
(a) A healthy exercise,
(b) a deliberate act,
(c) a woodcutter’s job,
(d) an innocent act

Ans: (b) a deliberate act.

58. The poet seems to suggest that in order to kill a tree-
(a) plucking out all the leaves will do the job,
(b) some pain will do the job,
(C) cutting the branches will do the job,
(d) total destruction of the roots will do the job.

Ans: (d) total destruction of the roots will do the job.

59. “And then it is done.” – Here ‘it’ refers to –
(a) Killing a tree, (b) planting of a tree,
(c) healing touch, (d) green twigs.

Ans: (a) killing a tree.

60. On what tone does the poem end ?
(a) achievement, (b) tragedy, (c) joy,
(d) irony.

Ans: (d) irony.

‘On Killing A Tree’ By Gieve Patel, Questions And Answers(S.A.Q.), Class – 12, WBCHSE

1. ‘It takes much time to kill a tree.’ – What does the poet Gieve Patel mean by the statement ?

Ans. The poet Gieve Patel means that it is not easy to kill a tree.

2. What does the expression ‘bleeding bark’ suggest ?

Ans. The expression ‘bleeding bark’ suggests the flow of sap from the bark of the tree after hacking and chopping.

3. ‘Slowly consuming the earth’ – What does the expression ‘consuming the earth’ mean ?[H.S. – 2019]

Ans. ‘Consuming the earth’ means drawing vital nutrients from the earth.

4. How does a tree grow ? [H.S. – 2017]

Ans. A tree grows slowly by consuming the earth, feeding upon its crust, absorbing sunlight, air, water for years.

5. How many stanzas are there in the poem “On killing a tree” ?

Ans. There are four stanzas in the poem “On killing a tree”.

6. What does the word ‘crust’ mean ?

Ans. The word ‘crust’ means the top layer of the earth.

7. What has the tree absorbed for its growth ?

Ans. The tree has absorbed sunlight, air and water for years for its growth.

8. What does the expression ‘leprous hide’ refer to ? Or. What is meant by ‘leprous hide’ ? [H.S. – 2020]

Ans. The expression ‘leprous hide’ refers to the bark which is probably rough and has marks.

9. What comes out from the leprous hide ? Or. What sprouts out of the leprous hide ?

Ans. Green leaves sprout out of the leprous hide.

10. ‘But this alone won’t do it.’ – What do you mean by ‘this’ ?

Ans. ‘This’ refers to the hacking and chopping.

11. ‘Not much pain will do it.’ – What does the word ‘it’ refers to ?

Ans. ‘It’ refers to the task of killing a tree.

12. ‘Not much pain will do it.’ – What does the expression suggest ? [H.S. – 2015]

Ans. The expression suggests that the tree can get pain from hacking and chopping but they cannot kill it completely.

13. What does the expression ‘bleeding bark’ suggest ?

Ans. The expression ‘bleeding bark’ suggests the flow of sap from the bark of the tree after hacking and chopping.

14. What causes the bark of a tree to bleed ? [H.S. – 2019]

Ans. The hacking and chopping causes the bark of tree to bleed.

15. What will rise from close to the ground ?

Ans. Curled green twigs will rise from close to the ground.

16. What are miniature boughs ?

Ans. The curled green twigs are the miniature boughs.

16. “And then it is done”-What is done then ?

Ans. Then the process of destroying the tree completely is done.

17. From where would curled green twigs rise ?

Ans. Curled green miniature twigs would rise from stem close to the ground.

18. What would happen if the growth of miniature boughs is unchecked ?

Ans. If the growth of miniature boughs is unchecked, they will expand again to their former sizes.

19. What does the expression ‘anchoring earth’ suggest ?

Ans. The expression ‘anchoring earth’ suggests that the roots are deep-rooted into the earth and they are holding the tree tightly.

20. What does the phrase ‘earth cave’ refer to ? [H.S. -2016]

Ans. The phrase ‘earth cave’ refers to the hollow made after uprooting the tree.

21. Which part of the tree is the most sensitive, white and wet? [H.S. – 2018]
                               Or
What according to the poet is the most sensitive of the tree ? [H.S. – 2015]

Ans. The root of the tree is the most sensitive, white and wet.

22. Where does the tree’s strength lie ? [H.S. – 2019]

Ans. The tree’s strength lies in the roots.

23. Why is the root wet ?

Ans. The root is wet because it sucks water from the earth and passes to the tree.

24. What remains hidden for years inside the earth ?

Ans. The roots of the tree remain hidden for years inside the earth.

25. What scorches and chokes the tree after it is pulled out ? [H.S. – 2016]

Ans. The sun and the air scorch and choke the tree after it is pulled out.

26. In what form of verse is the poem ‘On Killing a Tree’ written ? [H.S. – 2020]

Ans. The poem ‘On Killing a Tree, is written in free verse.