An Astrologer's Day by R.K. Narayan, Chronology,Mactching,Assertion-Reason andCommon MCQs for Class 11, semester 1, WBCHSE English B

The following MCQ types are based on "An Astrologer's Day" by R.K. Narayan:

It Includes:
✅ 5 Assertion-Reason Type
📅 3 Chronology Type
🔗 3 Matching Table Type
📘 8 General MCQs

Assertion and Reason Type Questions

1. Assertion (A): The astrologer had a thorough knowledge of people's troubles.
   Reason (R): He studied astrology under a renowned guru in his village.

   A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
   B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
   C. A is true but R is false
   D. A is false but R is true

2. Assertion (A): The astrologer feared being recognized by Guru Nayak.
   Reason (R): He had once attempted to murder him in a previous life.

   A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
   B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
   C. A is true but R is false
   D. A is false but R is true

3. Assertion (A): The astrologer worked till late in the night.
   Reason (R): The place where he worked had no electricity during the day.

   A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
   B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
   C. A is true but R is false
   D. A is false but R is true

4. Assertion (A): The astrologer wore a saffron turban and sacred ash.
   Reason (R): These accessories enhanced his appearance and helped him attract clients.

   A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
   B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
   C. A is true but R is false
   D. A is false but R is true

5. Assertion (A): The astrologer told Guru Nayak that his enemy had died.
   Reason (R): He wanted to keep his past crime a secret and avoid future danger.

   A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
   B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
   C. A is true but R is false
   D. A is false but R is true

Chronology Type Questions

Arrange the following events in correct chronological order:

1. 1.The green shaft of light blotted out.
   2. Guru Nayak arrives.
   3. The astrologer packs up for the day.
   4. The astrologer recognizes Guru Nayak.
   5. The astrologer felt uneasy.

   A. 1 - 2 - 4 - 3 - 5
   B. 1 - 3 - 2 - 4 - 5
   C. 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5
   D. 2 - 1 - 3 - 4 - 5

2. 1. The astrologer returns home.
   2. Guru Nayak is satisfied.
   3. Guru Nayak pays the astrologer.
   4. The astrologer lies about the enemy's death.
   5. The astrologer feels relieved.

   A. 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 - 5
   B. 4 - 3 - 2 - 5 - 1
   C. 4 - 2 - 3 - 5 - 1
   D. 3 - 2 - 4 - 1 - 5

3. 1. He recognizes Guru Nayak.
   2. The astrologer is alarmed.
   3. Guru Nayak challenges the astrologer.
   4. He cleverly responds.
   5. Guru Nayak leaves.

   A. 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5
   B. 1 - 3 - 2 - 4 - 5
   C. 3 - 2 - 1- 4- 5
   D. 1 - 4 - 2 - 3 - 5

Matching Type Questions

Table 1

Column A	Column B
A. Saffron robe	1. Place of livelihood
B. Cowrie shells	2. Symbol of holy appearance
C. Matchbox light	3. Equipment
D. Market street	4. Used to create setting

Table 2

Column A	Column B
A. Guru Nayak	1. Receives the day's coins
B. Astrologer	2. Groundnut seller
C. Vendor	3. Escaped past crime
D. Wife	4. Seeks revenge

Table 3

Column A	Column B
A. Guru Nayak	1. Had dark whiskers
B. Astrologer	2. Tamarind tree
C. Bombay	3. Name of the client
D. Sat under	4. Fried groundnut

General MCQs

1. What was the astrologer's real profession?

   A. A priest
   B. A farmer
   C. A former criminal
   D. A shopkeeper

2. Why did the astrologer avoid his village?

   A. He feared social shame
   B. He was wanted by the police
   C. He feared someone might recognize him
   D. He had unpaid debts

3. What role does fate play in the story?

   A. It is completely denied
   B. It acts as a central theme
   C. It is treated as a superstition
   D. It only affects minor characters

4. The place of Astrologer’s business was lit up by?

   A. gaslight
   B. lantern
   C. moonlight
   D. halogen light

5. Which one of the following is not a part of the Astrologer’s professional equipment?

   A. Palmyra writing
   B. Mystic charts
   C. A square piece of cloth
   D. A skull

6. The Astrologer asked the Guru Nayak not to travel ________________ again

   A. eastward
   B. southward
   C. northward
   D. southward

7. Which one of the following name is not given to the fried groundnut?

   A. Bombay Ice-cream
   B. Raja’s Delicacy
   C. Delhi’s Chocolate
   D. Delhi’s Almond

8. If the Astrologer had not attempted to murder Guru Nayak

   i. He would have continued to live in his village
   ii. He would have become an astrologer
   iii. He would have become a farmer
   iv. He would have joined the army

   Select the correct option
   a) i and ii are true but iii and iv are false
   b) i and iii are true but ii and iv are false
   c) i and iv are true but ii and iii are false
   d) Only iis true but ii, iii and iv are false