Class 11 CBSE English — Chapter 14: Birth MCQs with Answers
30 practice questions · 30 Medium
Practise the most important Class 11 CBSE English questions from Chapter 14, "Birth" — 3 separately timed quizzes built from 30 NCERT-aligned multiple-choice questions, with answers and explanations. The set is split into 30 Medium, so you can warm up on the fundamentals and then push into the exam-level problems that separate top scorers in CBSE Board exams.
"Birth" is a chapter that rewards comprehension, grammar and writing-skill questions. Each MCQ on this chapter is timed and uses exam-grade marking (+4 correct, −1 wrong, 0 skipped), training the accuracy-under-pressure that real papers demand. Every question carries a short explanation, so a wrong answer becomes a quick lesson rather than a dead end — the fastest way to close gaps before a test.
Use this chapter as targeted revision: attempt the Easy set first to confirm your basics on Birth, then move to Medium to test application and problem-solving. Your accuracy, streaks and XP save automatically, and the chapter feeds into your overall Class 11 English mastery score. 2 sample questions are solved in full below — answer and worked explanation — and signing in free opens all 30.
Key concepts: Birth (Class 11 English)
An excerpt from A. J. Cronin's The Citadel. Andrew Manson, newly qualified and full of doubt, is called to a difficult birth and must choose in an instant between a collapsing mother and a stillborn child — then refuses to accept the loss.
- The setting
- Andrew Manson has just begun practice as assistant to Dr Edward Page in Blaenelly, a small Welsh mining town. Joe and Susan Morgan, married nearly twenty years, are expecting their first child.
- The call
- Near midnight Joe Morgan is waiting outside; they walk to Number 12 Blaina Terrace. Joe will not come in — 'But, man, I know ye'll do well for us.'
- No premonition
- 'He had no premonition that this night call would prove unusual, still less that it would influence his whole future in Blaenelly.' The line sets up everything that follows.
- The old woman's tea
- Mrs Morgan's mother, nearly seventy, offers tea because she fears he will leave and return later. He reassures her: 'Don't fret, mother, I'll not run away.'
Class 11 English Birth MCQs with answers
2 solved questions across the difficulty levels this chapter is graded on — answer and explanation shown for each. The remaining 28 are timed and scored when you sign in.
- Q1Medium
Who wrote 'Birth', and from which novel is it taken?
A.J. B. Priestley, from An Inspector CallsB.A. J. Cronin, from The Citadel✓ CorrectC.William Saroyan, from My Name is AramD.Marga Minco, from The AddressAnswer: B. A. J. Cronin, from The Citadel
Explanation: The excerpt is from A. J. Cronin's novel The Citadel.
- Q2Medium
Where was Andrew Manson practising medicine?
A.LondonB.CardiffC.Blaenelly, a small Welsh mining town✓ CorrectD.Bryngower in ScotlandAnswer: C. Blaenelly, a small Welsh mining town
Explanation: He 'has just begun his medical practice as an assistant to Dr Edward Page in the small Welsh mining town of Blaenelly.'
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What are the key concepts in Class 11 English Birth?+
An excerpt from A. J. Cronin's The Citadel. Andrew Manson, newly qualified and full of doubt, is called to a difficult birth and must choose in an instant between a collapsing mother and a stillborn child — then refuses to accept the loss. Key ideas include The setting, The call, No premonition, The old woman's tea.
What does Class 11 English Chapter 14 (Birth) cover on XamBaaz?+
It covers 30 NCERT-aligned MCQs on "Birth" — 30 Medium — making 3 separately timed quizzes you can sit without ever repeating the same set, each with an instant explanation, suitable for CBSE Board exams.
Are these "Birth" questions free to practise?+
Yes — sign in with Google to practise "Birth" free. Full unlimited access is ₹999/year (limited-time launch price), with no per-chapter charges.
How should I revise "Birth" for the exam?+
Start with the Easy quiz to confirm your fundamentals, then attempt Medium for application-level practice. There are 3 separately timed quizzes on this chapter, so you can come back and get a fresh set rather than re-sitting one you have seen. Review each explanation, retry the questions you miss, and track your accuracy on this chapter until it is consistently high.
Are these "Birth" MCQs available with answers?+
Yes. 2 sample questions are shown here in full, each with the correct option and a step-by-step "Why" explanation. Sign in free with Google to practise all 30 questions with instant scoring.
Is there negative marking in the "Birth" quizzes?+
Yes — the timed quizzes use exam-grade marking: +4 for a correct answer, −1 for a wrong one and 0 for a skipped question. Note that MHT-CET and the CBSE board papers themselves carry no negative marking — our mocks for those are scored their way, not this way.
Are these important questions for Birth?+
The set is curated to the NCERT syllabus and weighted toward the question patterns that actually appear in CBSE Board exams, across Medium — so it doubles as an "important questions" revision list for "Birth".