The Parsi Community in India and their Food. 10th Eng W E 2

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The Parsi Community in India and their  food. 10th English Words and Expressions 2 


Comprehension 1.


1. What was Nowrosji Kapadia’s favorite pastime?

  • A) Walking to the Old Delhi railway station
  • B) Cooking traditional Parsi food
  • C) Writing about Parsi history
  • D) Selling spices in the market

2. What phrase did Nowrosji Kapadia use to welcome visitors?

  • A) "Kem Cho! Majama?"
  • B) "Aavoji, aavo, aavo! Welcome to Delhi!”
  • C) "Salaam! Welcome to my home!"
  • D) "Namaste! Please come in!"

3. From where did the Frontier Mail arrive in Delhi?

  • A) Kolkata
  • B) Hyderabad
  • C) Chennai
  • D) Mumbai

4. What was Nowrosji’s main reason for inviting Parsi visitors home?

  • A) To introduce them to his wife
  • B) To persuade them to settle in Delhi
  • C) To charge them for food and stay
  • D) To discuss business opportunities

5. How did Jer Bai, Nowrosji's wife, feel about these visitors?

  • A) She was always happy to host them
  • B) She sometimes objected to unknown guests
  • C) She ignored them completely
  • D) She encouraged them to leave quickly

6. What was the main topic of the passage?

  • A) The history of the Parsis in India
  • B) The role of Nowrosji Kapadia in Delhi’s Parsi community
  • C) The journey of the Frontier Mail
  • D) The development of Parsi cuisine

7. Where did Nowrosji usually find Parsi visitors?

  • A) At Parsi temples
  • B) At his home
  • C) At local markets
  • D) At railway stations

8. How did Nowrosji convince Parsi visitors to come home with him?

  • A) By offering free food and lodging
  • B) By selling them train tickets
  • C) By telling them stories of his travels
  • D) By arranging work for them

9. Why is writing about Parsis in old Delhi challenging?

  • A) The Parsi community was very small
  • B) The historical records are missing
  • C) It involves personal and collective memories
  • D) The community never lived in Delhi

10. What does "Aavoji" mean in the passage?

  • A) Goodbye
  • B) Welcome
  • C) Thank you
  • D) Delicious

11. What did Nowrosji usually do when meeting new Parsi visitors?

  • A) He ignored them
  • B) He greeted them loudly
  • C) He charged them for accommodation
  • D) He asked them to leave

12. What city was Nowrosji encouraging Parsis to move to?

  • A) Mumbai
  • B) Kolkata
  • C) Delhi
  • D) Chennai

13. What role did Jer Bai play in Nowrosji’s hospitality?

  • A) She never allowed guests
  • B) She supported him without question
  • C) She sometimes objected but was overruled
  • D) She was unaware of the guests

14. Why did Nowrosji take visitors home?

  • A) To showcase Delhi’s culture
  • B) To promote Parsi traditions
  • C) To help grow the Parsi community in Delhi
  • D) To run a guest house

15. What is the main theme of the passage?

  • A) The hospitality of the Parsi community
  • B) The development of the Indian railway system
  • C) The importance of Parsi cuisine
  • D) The history of trade routes
Location: Mogalturu, Andhra Pradesh, India

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