Brief Summary
This YouTube video by UP Board High School - Vidyakul, features a comprehensive review of the most viral questions from 2019 to 2025, aiming to prepare students for their upcoming exams. The instructor provides test-taking strategies, emphasizing the importance of focusing on easily scorable topics such as unseen passages, central ideas, and extract-based questions.
- Focus on easily scorable topics
- Test-taking strategies
- Review of viral questions
Introduction
The instructor greets the students and expresses hope that they are doing well in their studies. She emphasizes the importance of attending the session to review the most viral questions from 2019 to 2025, which are crucial for exam preparation. She urges students to stay until the end of the class, highlighting its significance for their success.
Free Marks and Topper Secrets
The instructor addresses students' concerns about feeling unprepared, assuring them that there are easy ways to score marks. She reminds them of previously discussed strategies to secure approximately 20 free marks by focusing on specific question types. She highlights the importance of unseen passages, extract-based questions, central ideas, and four-line poems, which require minimal effort but yield significant marks. She shares a "topper secret," explaining that successful students target easily scorable topics first before moving on to more challenging material like letter applications.
Unseen Passages and Extract-Based Questions
The discussion covers unseen passages, which are worth 10 marks, including both objective and subjective questions. Extract-based questions from prose and poetry are also highlighted, carrying a weightage of four marks. The instructor reminds students about the importance of central ideas and four-line poems, which together account for six marks. She advises students to memorize four specific central ideas: "Dust of Snow," "Fire and Ice," "Tiger in the Zoo," and "Amanda." For the four-line poem section, students should prepare lines from "Fog," "The Tale of Custard the Dragon," and "For Anne Gregory."
2025 Question Paper
The session transitions to solving questions from the 2025 question paper, starting with a passage-based question. The first question asks who went to open the letter when it fell into the mailbox, with the correct answer being the postmaster. The second question asks how much money Lencho received, with the correct answer being 70 pesos, although he had demanded 100 pesos. The third question asks how many years Nelson Mandela spent in prison, with the correct answer being 30 years. The fourth question asks where Lencho's house was situated, with the correct answer being at the top of a low hill. The fifth question asks about the main crop of Coorg, with the correct answer being coffee, while tea is the main crop of Assam.
Extract-Based Questions and Grammar
The class addresses extract-based questions, requiring students to answer based on a provided paragraph. The first question asks who was sitting in a tree, with the correct answer being a crow. The second question asks where the poet was standing, with the correct answer being under a hemlock tree, which is described as a poisonous tree. The third question asks who the thief was in "The Thief's Story," with the correct answer being Hari Singh, while Anil was Hari Singh's next target for theft. The instructor also addresses grammar-related concerns, clarifying that the grammar section includes four MCQs from different topics and three from unseen passages.
Questions and Answers
The session continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks about Bholi's real name, with the correct answer being Sulekha. The second question asks what the doctor gave Tricky at the clinic, with the correct answer being no food but plenty of water for two days. The third question asks what Everth started collecting in childhood, with the correct answer being butterflies. The fourth question asks what Mrs. Matilda Loisel went to Madam Forestier to borrow, with the correct answer being a necklace, described as being made of artificial diamonds.
Valli's Village and Nelson Mandela
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks how far the town was from Valli's village, with the correct answer being 6 miles. The second question asks what the bus fare was one way, with the correct answer being 30 paise. The third question asks when democratic elections were held in South Africa, with the correct answer being 1994, leading to Nelson Mandela becoming the first black president. The fourth question asks how old Valli was, with the correct answer being 8 years old.
Poetry and the Thief Story
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks what the poem was about, with the correct answer being a mother duck and a father swan with three baby ducklings. The second question asks what some people say the world will end in, with the correct answer being fire, which the poet compares to desire. The third question asks what "hold" means in the poem, with the correct answer being support. The fourth question asks what the thief found when he awoke the next morning, with the correct answer being that Anil had made the tea.
Richard Ebright and Bholi's Father
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks why Richard Ebright began experimenting at Harvard Medical School, with the correct answer being to test his theory. The second question asks how many daughters Bholi's father, Ramlal, had, with the correct answer being four daughters. The third question asks what Tricky's actual problem was, with the correct answer being vomiting because of excess food. The fourth question asks what kind of necklace was lost in the story "The Necklace," with the correct answer being a fake diamond necklace.
Lencho's Letter and Mandela's Wealth
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks who went to open the letter when it fell into the mailbox, with the correct answer being the postmaster. The second question asks how much money Lencho received, with the correct answer being 70 pesos. The third question asks what Lencho thought of the post office employees, with the correct answer being a bunch of crooks, because he believed they had stolen the remaining 30 pesos he had requested from God. The fourth question asks what Nelson Mandela considered the greatest wealth of a nation, with the correct answer being its people.
First Flight and the Black Aeroplane
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks who the author of "His First Flight" is, with the correct answer being Liam O'Flaherty, while Frederick Forsyth is the author of "The Black Aeroplane." "His First Flight" is about a young seagull, and "The Black Aeroplane" is about a black airplane and its mysterious pilot.
Dust of Snow and the Thief Story
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks what the effect of the fall of dust of snow was on the poet, with the correct answer being that his mood changed. The second question asks what was saved for the poet, with the correct answer being some part of the day. The third question asks what kind of woman Mrs. Pumphrey was, with the correct answer being a rich woman. The fourth question asks who the thief was in "The Thief's Story," with the correct answer being Hari Singh.
Midnight Visitor and Ebright's Birthplace
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks who the midnight visitor was in "The Midnight Visitor," with the correct answer being Max. The second question asks where Ebright was born, with the correct answer being Reading, Pennsylvania, in the USA. The third question asks how Matilda always remained, with the correct answer being unhappy.
Seagull's Flight and Courage
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks what the seagull felt, that his wings would never support him, suggesting that he would come down if he flew. The second question asks what "failed to muster up courage" means, with the correct answer being to become disheartened.
Postman's Career and Baker's Role in Goa
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks what the postman had never done in his career, with the correct answer being that he had never known that address. The second question asks what the baker was during childhood in Goa, with the correct answer being a friend, companion, and guide.
Valli's Joy and Poet's Mention
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks what Valli suddenly did with her hands with glee, with the correct answer being that she clapped. The second question asks what the poet scarcely mentioned while writing a letter, with the correct answer being the departure of the forest from the house.
Smell of Leaves and Tricky's Coats
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks how the smell of leaves and lichen reached into the poet's room, with the correct answer being like a voice. The second question asks where Tricky kept his coats and raincoats, with the correct answer being in his wardrobe.
Oseble's Visit and Griffin's Time
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks what Oseble brought from Paris to Boston, with the correct answer being an American accent. The second question asks what time Griffin chose to wander about London, with the correct answer being a bad time.
Astonishment and Bholi's Worries
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks who uttered a cry of astonishment, with the correct answer being Mrs. Loisel. The second question asks why Ramlal was worried about Bholi, with the correct answer being that Bholi was neither beautiful nor intelligent.
Sweet Bread and Seagull's Wings
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks what a sweet bread is known as, with the correct answer being Bol. The second question asks what occasion sandwiches must be prepared for, with the correct answer being a daughter's engagement. The third question asks who Annie's long-awaited friend is, with the correct answer being her diary.
Mandela's Courage and Gautam Buddha
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks what Mandela learned about courage, with the correct answer being that it is triumph over fear. The second question asks where Gautam Buddha stayed until his enlightenment, with the correct answer being under a people tree.
The Trees and the Poet
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks who the poet of the poem "The Trees" is, with the correct answer being Adrienne Rich. The second question asks what the poet mentioned about the departure of, with the correct answer being the forest.
Tricky and the Thief Story
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks who Tricky is, with the correct answer being a dog. The second question asks how Max entered Osbal's room, with the correct answer being through the main door.
Griffin and Lakshmi
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks where Griffin stayed in Iping, with the correct answer being in an inn. The second question asks who Lakshmi is, with the correct answer being Bholi's cow.
Anil's Shop and Who Can Help Us
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks what the name of the shop was in which Anil lived in a room, with the correct answer being Jumana Sweet Shop. The second question asks who can help us, with the correct answer being no one.
Lencho's Letter and Mandela's Wealth
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks what Lencho placed on the letter, with the correct answer being a stamp. The second question asks what Mandela's view of the greatest wealth of a nation is, with the correct answer being its people.
Annie's Diary and the Tiger's Attitude
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks what name Annie gave her diary, with the correct answer being Kitty. The second question asks what the tiger's attitude is towards visitors, with the correct answer being ignoring.
What is Patroling and What Did Tricky Refuse
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks what is patrolling at night, with the correct answer being cars. The second question asks what did Tricky refuse to eat, with the correct answer being his favorite dishes.
Who Can Be Easily Robbed and What Was the Name of Fourth Daughter of Ramlal
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks who can be easily robbed, with the correct answer being a greedy person. The second question asks what was the name of the fourth daughter of Ramlal, with the correct answer being Sulekha.
What Type of Man Was Griffin and What Did Oseble Bring
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks what type of man was Griffin, with the correct answer being both a lawless person and a brilliant scientist. The second question asks what did Oseble bring, with the correct answer being an American accent.
What Time Did Griffin Choose and Who Attended a Cry of Astonishment
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks what time did Griffin choose, with the correct answer being a bad time. The second question asks who attended a cry of astonishment, with the correct answer being Mrs. Loisel.
Why Was Ramlal Worried About Bholi and What Was Saved For Poet
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks why was Ramlal worried about Bholi, with the correct answer being that she was neither beautiful nor intelligent. The second question asks what was saved for the poet, with the correct answer being some part of the day.
What Did Lencho Think and What Is the Greatest Wealth of Nation
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks what did Lencho think, with the correct answer being a stamp. The second question asks what is the greatest wealth of nation, with the correct answer being its people.
What Name Did Annie Give Her Diary and What Sort of Creature Do You Meet
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks what name did Annie give her diary, with the correct answer being Kitty. The second question asks what sort of creature do you meet, with the correct answer being a bear.
When Will You Get One More Cares and What Did Tricky Refuse To Eat
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks when will you get one more cares, with the correct answer being if any doubt. The second question asks what did Tricky refuse to eat, with the correct answer being his favorite dishes.
Who Can Be Easily Robbed and What Was the Name of Fourth Daughter of Ramlal
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks who can be easily robbed, with the correct answer being a greedy person. The second question asks what was the name of the fourth daughter of Ramlal, with the correct answer being Sulekha.
What Type of Man Was Griffin and Where Was Everyth Born
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks what type of man was Griffin, with the correct answer being both a lawless person and a brilliant scientist. The second question asks where was Everyth born, with the correct answer being Reading Pensivilia in USA.
Matilda Always Remain and The Seagull Flt Certain
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks Matilda always remain, with the correct answer being unhappy. The second question asks the seagull flt certain, with the correct answer being 6 miles.
The Fair of Bus and Democratic Elections
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks the fair of bus, with the correct answer being 30 paise. The second question asks democratic elections, with the correct answer being 1994.
Lencho Wrote a Letter and Valli Was Dash Year Old
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks Lencho wrote a letter, with the correct answer being 100 pesos. The second question asks Valli was dash year old, with the correct answer being 8 years old.
Who Is the Poet and What Does the Poet Compare Fire With
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks who is the poet, with the correct answer being Robert Frost. The second question asks what does the poet compare fire with, with the correct answer being desire.
Mrs Pumphrey Was and What Did Hari Singh Want Anil
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks Mrs Pumphrey was, with the correct answer being rich lady. The second question asks what did Hari Singh want Anil, with the correct answer being work.
What Type of Man Griffin and What Did Everyth Start Collecting
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks what type of man Griffin, with the correct answer being both. The second question asks what did Everyth start collecting, with the correct answer being all of these.
Bholi's Real Name and The Freedom of Black People
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks Bholi's real name, with the correct answer being Sulekha. The second question asks the freedom of black people, with the correct answer being curtailed.
The Post Master Was and Annie Friend Want To Keep a Diary
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks the post master was, with the correct answer being amiable fellow. The second question asks Annie friend want to keep a diary, with the correct answer being she has no close friend.
Main Crop and Who Was Sing In a Tree
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks main crop, with the correct answer being coffee. The second question asks who was sing in a tree, with the correct answer being crow.
Where Was Poet Standing and At the Clinic Doctor Gav Tricky
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks where was poet standing, with the correct answer being hemlock tree. The second question asks at the clinic doctor gav tricky, with the correct answer being no food for two days.
Who Is the Narrator and What Did Lencho Think
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks who is the narrator, with the correct answer being Hari Singh. The second question asks what did Lencho think, with the correct answer being 6 miles.
The Fair of Bus and Democratic Elections
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks the fair of bus, with the correct answer being 30 paise. The second question asks democratic elections, with the correct answer being 1994.
Lencho Wrote a Letter and Valli Was Dash Year Old
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks Lencho wrote a letter, with the correct answer being 100 pesos. The second question asks Valli was dash year old, with the correct answer being 8 years old.
Who Is the Poet and What Does the Poet Compare Fire With
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks who is the poet, with the correct answer being Robert Frost. The second question asks what does the poet compare fire with, with the correct answer being desire.
Mrs Pumphrey Was and What Did Hari Singh Want Anil
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks Mrs Pumphrey was, with the correct answer being rich lady. The second question asks what did Hari Singh want Anil, with the correct answer being work.
What Type of Man Griffin and What Did Everyth Start Collecting
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks what type of man Griffin, with the correct answer being both. The second question asks what did Everyth start collecting, with the correct answer being all of these.
Bholi's Real Name and The Freedom of Black People
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks Bholi's real name, with the correct answer being Sulekha. The second question asks the freedom of black people, with the correct answer being curtailed.
The Post Master Was and Annie Friend Want To Keep a Diary
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks the post master was, with the correct answer being amiable fellow. The second question asks Annie friend want to keep a diary, with the correct answer being she has no close friend.
Main Crop and Who Was Sing In a Tree
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks main crop, with the correct answer being coffee. The second question asks who was sing in a tree, with the correct answer being crow.
Where Was Poet Standing and At the Clinic Doctor Gav Tricky
The class continues with more multiple-choice questions. The first question asks where was poet standing, with the correct answer being hemlock tree. The second question asks at the clinic doctor gav tricky, with the correct answer being no food for two days.
Conclusion and Class Schedule
The instructor concludes the session, reminding students to like the video and subscribe to the channel. She reviews the upcoming class schedule, highlighting the importance of attending the supplementary grammar class and the viral question sessions. She encourages students to utilize the available resources and wishes them the best for their exams.
