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English comprehension passage based on Parineeta by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay, followed by 15 MCQs and answer key.
📘 Comprehension Passage: Adapted from Parineeta by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay
Lalita’s life was marked by quiet endurance and unwavering strength. Though her world was small and confined, her spirit remained vast and unbroken. Growing up under the roof of her uncle, she learned early the harsh realities of life. Her uncle, though a blood relative, was cold and indifferent, often reminding her that she was a burden. Yet Lalita never allowed bitterness to settle in her heart.
She found solace in her friendship with Shekhar, the young man whose kindness was like a gentle breeze on a scorching summer day. Their relationship, nurtured since childhood, was built on trust and mutual respect. Shekhar admired Lalita’s simplicity and resilience, while Lalita saw in him a protector and a source of hope.
The streets of Calcutta bore witness to their growing affection. They would meet in the garden behind the old temple, sharing stories, dreams, and moments of silence that spoke volumes. But society’s gaze was never far. Their friendship, innocent though it was, became the subject of whispering tongues and suspicious eyes.
When Shekhar’s family announced his engagement to a girl from a wealthy family, Lalita’s heart shattered silently. Yet she masked her pain behind a smile, continuing to care for Shekhar’s household as if it were her own. The social divide was a cruel barrier, one that Lalita and Shekhar could not easily cross.
Despite the obstacles, their bond persisted. Shekhar’s frequent visits and letters kept Lalita’s hope alive. But life’s challenges mounted. Lalita’s uncle, driven by greed, forced her into a marriage with a man much older and less kind. The new life was harsh and lonely, but Lalita bore it with quiet dignity.
Throughout her trials, Lalita remained true to her values. Her love for Shekhar was not a fiery passion but a steady flame, guiding her through darkness. When Shekhar returned years later, changed by education and experience, Lalita saw not just the man but the boy she had always known.
Their reunion was bittersweet. The world still demanded they conform to its rules, but Lalita and Shekhar understood that their hearts belonged together beyond all societal constraints. Their story is a poignant reminder of love’s power to transcend class, convention, and hardship.
✅ MCQ Questions (1 mark each)
1. How did Lalita’s uncle treat her?
a) With warmth and care
b) Coldly and indifferently
c) Like a daughter
d) Like a queen
2. Where did Lalita and Shekhar often meet?
a) At the market
b) In the garden behind the temple
c) At school
d) In Shekhar’s house
3. How did society react to Lalita and Shekhar’s friendship?
a) With support
b) With gossip and suspicion
c) Indifference
d) Joy
4. What was Shekhar’s family’s attitude towards Lalita?
a) Acceptance
b) Pride
c) Disapproval due to social differences
d) Indifference
5. What happened to Lalita’s marriage?
a) She married Shekhar
b) She married a much older man
c) She remained unmarried
d) She married her uncle
6. What quality best describes Lalita’s love for Shekhar?
a) Fiery passion
b) Steady and enduring
c) Temporary
d) Selfish
Grammar (5 marks)
7. Identify the verb tense: Lalita’s heart shattered silently.
a) Present continuous
b) Past simple
c) Present perfect
d) Future simple
8. Choose the correct article: She found solace in ___ friendship with Shekhar.
a) a
b) an
c) the
d) no article needed
9. Choose the correct preposition: Their bond persisted ___ all obstacles.
a) despite
b) on
c) in
d) at
10. Identify the adjective: Lalita’s life was marked by quiet endurance.
a) life
b) marked
c) quiet
d) endurance
a) Shekhar’s
b) visits
c) Lalita’s
d) hope
12. What does “solace” mean?
a) Comfort in sorrow
b) Sadness
c) Anger
d) Confusion
a) Caring deeply
b) Showing no interest or concern
c) Angry
d) Loving
14. What does “enduring” mean?
a) Lasting through difficulties
b) Short-lived
c) Forgettable
d) Weak
15. What is the meaning of “bittersweet”?
a) Both happy and sad
b) Only happy
c) Only sad
d) Indifferent
✅ Answer Key
2. b) In the garden behind the temple
3. b) With gossip and suspicion
4. c) Disapproval due to social differences
5. b) She married a much older man
6. b) Steady and enduring
7. b) Past simple
8. c) the
9. a) despite
10. c) quiet
11. a) Shekhar’s
12. a) Comfort in sorrow
13. b) Showing no interest or concern
14. a) Lasting through difficulties
15. a) Both happy and sad
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