Lesson 8.2 Gnanam | MCQ Practice

Q1. What is the role of experience in gaining wisdom?

Experience deepens reflection It has no role It becomes money It gives fame only

Q2. What does the phrase 'the donkey of time became a red ant' suggest?

Passing of time and ageing A zoological change Rainfall Moving house

Q3. In the poem, what does 'cleaning and painting the house' symbolize?

Continuing charitable/ethical service Only cleaning a house Accumulating wealth Travelling

Q4. Who wrote the poem 'Gnanam'?

Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram Mu. Metha Bharatiyar Kavimani

Q5. What does the poem emphasize for attaining wisdom?

Ethical living and reflection Only money Only power Only fame

Q6. What approach to life does the poem encourage?

Living ethically Seeking fame only Accumulating wealth only Anger

Q7. What is the main purpose of the poem 'Gnanam'?

Making us reflect on truths of life Teaching warfare Conducting business Giving a historical list