Revised Class 9 English Kaveri Chapter 5 MCQ for session 2026-27 updated for CBSE and State boards students using new edition English Textbook KAVERI. Here you will find the most important MCQ questions for Class 9 English Kaveri Chapter 5 – “The World of Limitless Possibilities.” This chapter includes an inspiring interview with Dr. Deepa Malik, India’s famous para-athlete and a beautiful poem called “Nine Gold Medals” by David Roth.
Class 9 English Kaveri Chapter 5 MCQs Set-wise Answers
Class 9 English Kaveri Chapter 5 MCQs Set 1
Q1. Which sequence correctly describes India’s early participation in the Paralympics?
[A]. India made its debut in 1968 and won its first medal in swimming in 1972.
[B]. India made its debut in 1968 and won its first medal in shot-put in 1972.
[C]. India made its debut in 1972 and won its first medal in swimming in 1968.
[D]. India made its debut in 1972 and won its first medal in shot-put in 2016.
Q2. What major change followed Dr. Deepa Malik’s surgery for a spinal tumour?
[A]. She lost her interest in every form of sport.
[B]. She was paralysed from the waist down and needed a wheelchair.
[C]. She became unable to use her arms to participate in sport.
[D]. She was advised to train only for swimming competitions.
Q3. Why did Dr. Malik decide to enter para-athletics?
[A]. She believed para-athletics required no preparation.
[B]. Her doctors promised that winning a medal would cure her paralysis.
[C]. Her love of sport and experience as a swimmer encouraged her to continue competing.
[D]. She wanted to stop participating in all outdoor activities.
Q4. Which achievement was Dr. Malik’s breakthrough at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games?
[A]. A silver medal in a track race
[B]. A bronze medal in archery
[C]. A silver medal in shot-put
[D]. A gold medal in swimming
Q5. What does Dr. Malik mean by “ability beyond disability”?
[A]. Physical strength matters, but mental determination does not.
[B]. People with disabilities should avoid difficult goals.
[C]. An athlete’s success depends entirely on receiving awards.
[D]. A person’s physical limitations do not determine the full extent of their potential.
Class 9 English Kaveri Chapter 5 MCQs Set 2
Q6. Which social challenge did Dr. Malik have to overcome?
[A]. Her family refused to support her efforts.
[B]. Other athletes refused to take part in the Paralympics.
[C]. Schools prevented her from discussing inclusion.
[D]. People underestimated her abilities.
Q7. What helped Dr. Malik turn obstacles into opportunities?
[A]. Giving up whenever others doubted her
[B]. Depending only on praise from strangers
[C]. er family’s support and her own fortitude
[D]. Avoiding challenges until all risks disappeared
Q8. How can watching Paralympic sport challenge stereotypes?
[A]. It shows that medals are the only purpose of sport.
[B]. It proves that training is unnecessary for talented athletes.
[C]. It encourages viewers to judge athletes only by their disabilities.
[D]. It allows people to see para-athletes’ strength, skill, and competitive spirit.
Q9. Which action is part of Dr. Malik’s advocacy work?
[A]. Discouraging women from outdoor sports
[B]. Limiting awareness sessions to professional athletes
[C]. Providing equipment to para sportspersons
[D]. Replacing sports training with award ceremonies
Q10. Why does Dr. Malik involve schools and colleges in disability awareness sessions?
[A]. She thinks adults should stop supporting disability rights.
[B]. She wants every student to become a professional athlete.
[C]. She believes young people can help shape a more inclusive future.
[D]. She believes inclusion matters only during school competitions.
Class 9 English Kaveri Chapter 5 MCQs Set 3
Q11. Which situation best reflects Dr. Malik’s vision of an inclusive society?
[A]. Everyone receives dignity and a fair chance to succeed, regardless of ability.
[B]. Only medal winners receive opportunities to participate.
[C]. Students with disabilities are excluded from shared activities.
[D]. People are valued according to their physical strength alone.
Q12. What advice does Dr. Malik give people facing setbacks?
[A]. Treat each setback as proof that your goal is impossible.
[B]. Believe in yourself and build a supportive network.
[C]. Keep every difficulty secret from friends and family.
[D]. Wait for others to decide what you can achieve.
Q13. Which statement reports a fact rather than a personal opinion?
[A]. Her medal was the most inspiring moment in all sporting history.
[B]. Her interview is more enjoyable than every other sports interview.
[C]. Her sporting journey is the finest example of courage ever told.
[D]. Dr. Malik won a silver medal in shot-put at Rio in 2016.
Q14. Why is “The World of Limitless Possibilities” an appropriate title?
[A]. The title promises that every athlete will win a medal.
[B]. Dr. Malik transforms a major setback into achievement and work for inclusion.
[C]. The interview suggests that success comes without effort.
[D]. Dr. Malik’s journey shows that serious challenges never occur.
Q15. What does “defy the odds” mean?
[A]. Avoid every situation that involves uncertainty
[B]. Win without making an effort
[C]. Accept other people’s low expectations without question
[D]. Succeed despite circumstances that make success seem unlikely
Class 9 English Kaveri Chapter 5 MCQs Set 4
Q16. What does “in hindsight” suggest when Dr. Malik reflects on her Rio medal?
[A]. She has forgotten the circumstances of the event.
[B]. She understands its significance by looking back on the event.
[C]. She is predicting the result of a future competition.
[D]. She is asking someone else to decide what happened.
Q17. In “I could hear the audience clapping,” what does “could” express?
[A]. A future promise
[B]. Present obligation
[C]. Past ability
[D]. A polite command
Q18. In “You should believe in yourself,” what is the function of “should”?
[A]. Reporting a past habit
[B]. Describing a completed action
[C]. Expressing past inability
[D]. Giving advice
Q19. Using a past reporting verb, which sentence correctly reports Dr. Malik’s words, “I love sports”?
[A]. Dr. Malik said that she loved sports.
[B]. Dr. Malik said that she would love sports.
[C]. Dr. Malik asked whether she loved sports.
[D]. Dr. Malik said that I loved sports.
Q20. Which information is essential in a notice inviting students to register for an athletic meet?
[A]. An unrelated description of the school building
[B]. A detailed life story of every participating athlete
[C]. The event details and instructions for registration
[D]. A long conversation between two spectators
Class 9 English Kaveri Chapter 5 MCQs Set 5
Q21. In “Nine Gold Medals,” what is the final event of the day?
[A]. The hundred-yard dash
[B]. A swimming relay
[C]. A shot-put final
[D]. A long-distance walk
Q22. Why does the smallest runner cry after falling?
[A]. He has already been told that the race is cancelled.
[B]. He feels anguish and frustration because his hopes seem shattered.
[C]. He is angry that the spectators have left the field.
[D]. He is disappointed that the other runners refuse to start.
Q23. What is the turning point in “Nine Gold Medals”?
[A]. The other eight runners stop and return to help the fallen runner.
[B]. The starting blocks are placed in position.
[C]. The spectators first arrive at the field.
[D]. The athletes begin their months of training.
Q24. What does “pulled up on their heels” mean in the poem?
[A]. Walked backwards throughout the race
[B]. Stopped running
[C]. Ran faster towards the finish
[D]. Jumped over the starting blocks
Q25. What does the change from a dash to a walk symbolise?
[A]. The organisers replacing running with a different sport
[B]. Cooperation and compassion becoming more important than individual speed
[C]. The spectators ordering the athletes to slow down
[D]. The athletes losing all interest in completing the event
Class 9 English Kaveri Chapter 5 MCQs Set 6
Q26. How does the race end?
[A]. All nine runners cross the finish line holding hands and receive gold medals.
[B]. One runner wins gold while the others leave the field.
[C]. The runners return to the starting line and abandon the event.
[D]. Eight runners finish while the fallen runner remains behind.
Q27. What does the spectators’ standing ovation show?
[A]. Disapproval of the runner who fell
[B]. Confusion about which event is taking place
[C]. Impatience because the race has taken longer
[D]. Admiration for the runners’ compassionate conduct
Q28. Which sporting event is named on the banner in “Nine Gold Medals”?
[A]. Inter-school Athletic Meet
[B]. Asian Games
[C]. Paralympic Games
[D]. Special Olympics
Q29. Which phrase is an example of alliteration?
[A]. “stumbled and staggered”
[B]. “gold, for the silver”
[C]. “came to the finish line”
[D]. “young women and men”
Q30. What do the final words, “Said more than these words ever will,” suggest?
[A]. The runners are unable to understand the spectators.
[B]. The audience needs a longer explanation before appreciating the event.
[C]. The athletes’ actions and happiness express the message more powerfully than a description.
[D]. The poet believes that the race has no meaningful message.
Class 9 English Kaveri Chapter 5 MCQs Set 7
Q31. What is the main aim of the Paralympic Games?
[A]. To entertain people
[B]. To promote business
[C]. To showcase talent and challenge stereotypes
[D]. To train athletes
Q32. What does the word ‘resilience’ mean in the passage?
[A]. Weakness
[B]. Ability to recover quickly
[C]. Strength to fight others
[D]. Intelligence
Q33. When did India first participate in the Paralympics?
[A]. 1972
[B]. 1968
[C]. 1980
[D]. 1990
Q34. In which sport did India win its first Paralympic medal?
[A]. Athletics
[B]. Swimming
[C]. Shooting
[D]. Cycling
Q35. What happened to Dr. Deepa Malik at the age of 29?
[A]. She won a medal
[B]. She became a coach
[C]. She was diagnosed with a spinal tumour
[D]. She started athletics
Kaveri’s both pieces teach us the values of courage, empathy and never giving up. These multiple choice questions cover all key topics — the story of Dr. Deepa Malik’s Paralympic journey, the events of the poem, vocabulary, grammar (modal verbs and reported speech) and the deeper meaning of both chapters. Practising these MCQs will help you prepare confidently for your school exams and any competitive tests for session 2026-27.
